Joan Armatrading-Drop The Pilot

A big Thank You to UMG for allowing this video to stay on You Tube.

[@paulwoodward6251]

Fantastic artist ❤love her music 🎼✊️

[@tonyjackson311]

She should have been huge in the U.S. She was so free and far ahead of her time, her music never caught on here. I just discovered her, and I think she’s brilliant.

[@stephenwoodward8083]

She is brilliant.

[@jrmetmoi]

They paid more attention to the American recording artist named Tracy Chapman whose music was released in the late 80s and who’s also very brilliant ❤️

[@jhonfrazier8073]

Actually she was played back in the day quite a bit.

[@tudormiller887]

For sure. I guess if there was no Joan Armatrading, then there'd be no Tracy Chapman.

[@mike04574]

was bi in australia

[@richardthered]

Im 47 years old and still rocking this track in 2020

[@christinefox317]

richardthered I’m 68 & still got the 7” single vinyl.

[@williamday1311]

Dang Christine Fox! I was gonna ‘see’ Richard’s rocking the track and ‘raise’ the ante (or age) to 66 years old - but you’ve already taken the pot! Unfortunately, most of my music was on cassette, and sadly they don’t age well... sigh. Heard this while watching Stumptown and remembered it, so I’ve been listening to some of the other versions of it on YT, and just saw/heard this. Can’t believe she is 1) older than me, and 2) still performing! I’m going to need to check out Joan’s new stuff!

[@winendesertrose]

@@christinefox317 I probably have a tape cassette somewhere. Need to start listening again. So sick of the depressing stuff on the radio. I stopped listening to it.

[@marge7385]

Me too

[@jimmywheelo]

Me too! So uplifting

[@JCStorm76]

One of the best and most underrated songs of the whole 80s

[@theintuitiveguitarist278]

totally agree

[@smithywick]

definitely... pure class

[@bobbyv879]

@ok nowsmile I am not surprised brilliant tune.

[@davidbrooks9396]

Great song love it

[@ZATennisFan]

I have no idea what the song is about but my God it rocks..... One of my all time favorites..

[@paulamiles9559]

This song is so fresh now in 2022. And Joan Armatrading is still doing it. Great artist, great number.

[@betsy8544]

I saw her at the House of Blues Chicago, best concert of my life! Woot! 🎶😊💕🌈

[@ShieldJaguar]

Gf had this on B side of cassete REO Speedwagon on A side.......Happy days.

[@captainamerica3139]

70's guy here. Started lisening/enjoying music during Joan's popular time. SHE HAS NO RIVAL!!!

[@brentsantus4077]

Now 56 and can remember going to school in my Dad's Morris Ital, good times, God bless you Dad

[@sidecarbod1441]

Same here but it was a Morris Marina!

[@minesadab]

@@sidecarbod1441 Mini Clubman with a cassette player under the passenger seat

[@lebe6863]

Who's here in April 2021 or after??? 😍

[@SarahClayton-xm8yf]

May 2024 😊 🕺💃

[@nickbrutanna9973]

LOLZ. Come back every once in a while... saw this on MTV back when the "M" stood for "Music". First posted on it 10y ago.

[@lynngoodwin5877]

Still here in 2024

[@brendanayres7920]

No. I'm still in 1984, How the hell did you guys send this message back to me on my pager!?

[@ianmclaughlin8987]

Just got here he he 2024 Oct

[@lymington.1996]

Ich liebe diesen Song so sehr!!! Er gehört zu meiner Jugend. Ich habe diesen Song sehr lange nicht mehr gehört, aber ich bin immer wieder begeistert! ❤❤❤ Sofort bei WhatsApp gepostet.

[@amandacooper7975]

This was a big hit in Australia in the 80’s we love Joan 💋

[@sophiepooks2174]

The whole album was great, but then mostly everything seemed new and wonderful then to me.

[@lucamilanesi6985]

In Italy as well ...... wow I can still remember, great 😍😍

[@justmadeit2]

I remember it in New Zealand when I lived there in the 1980s. Now currently living in Manchester England. November 2022 see my George Harrison impersonation up loaded today 17th Nov 2022, on my chnl. Over n out

[@jamiesaunders1819]

Big in Australia

[@damianbrowne4138]

Yes it was...l remember...only just 😂😅😅

[@serjsidey7348]

Joan comes from a time when ability was paramount to succeeding. She's got more talent in her shoe lace than almost every singer-songwriter today.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Amen!

[@peternicholson233]

Ever heard her first album? With Pam Nestor- I hope I spelled that right- Whatevers for us. Really wonderful music.

[@troywallace322]

Music legend forever

[@mreviltedi]

Timeless. Excellent song that sounds as good today as it did decades ago.

[@brucedanton3669]

Her best tune in my view by far! When this came out in March 1983, I was 15 at the time and remember it well. I am now 54 and still think that this is great-thank you and well done too!

[@brucedanton3669]

Thank you for that!

[@al2307]

Nicely said Bruce Danton

[@brucedanton3669]

@@al2307 Thank you of course for that too!

[@chicho69tia]

Thank you same here

[@brucedanton3669]

@@chicho69tia Thank you of course for that too!

[@fritzstout2970]

I saw her at the Lyric in Kansas City in 1982, and she tore the place down. She was dancing on table tops before the night was over. One of the finest performances I've ever seen.

[@andrewmaguire4476]

I'm 54 and still loving this absolute beauty in 2021! Not many songs can reduce me to tears, drop the pilot can ❤

[@newbs70]

awesome voice

[@xmp3Bryan]

So very true! I love how you say, "not many songs" referring to "tears" of joy?!? Your comment made my day!!!

[@marianosiconolfi2063]

Hi I am 54 too.. 😊 we were so lucky we had the best music in our young age … no cellphone but Walkman with best music ever !!!!!! Have a good time Andrew wish you the best and we will be forever young with our music

[@wildechild5]

Me too...my sister whose 10 years older than me introduced me to her music when I was a teenager... I love her...❤❤❤

[@paulamiles9559]

68 years old here. Loved Joan then and now. Until earlier this year, Kate Bush got little notice here in USA either. What Joan and Kate have in common- incredibly unique voice, performing style, songwriting ability and charisma.

[@ninaberry7663]

One of the catchiest, most delightful songs ever written. And that voice! It never gets old, just like Joan.

[@TeslasTeaParty]

Just woke up from a drunken stupor with this song going around my head so here I am... damn what a tune! 😁

[@265hemi7]

Cheers,👍

[@worldinmyeyes9807]

How can one dislike this song? It's such a forgotten kind of masterpiece.

[@gazowenowen250]

Only just recently listened to this its class

[@Brett33]

Don't think I have ever heard this song before or of the artist until today.

[@edcampion3998]

Hated it when it came out but over the years grew on me and now l love it

[@eclipse12121]

Easily. The lyrics are virtually unintelligible.

[@RobertLocksley385]

Holy heck, it's 1983 and I'm twelve again, and this song has me dancing with the completely smashing sixteen-year-old Debbie at the local youth club in Theydon Bois in West Essex. Good old Joan-outlasting all our expectations, since 1976.

[@simonjiy]

Adam Welton and I am 12 again, in Verona, Italy, listening that on the radio, dancing and dreaming and still, without understanding a word !

[@freddieclark]

+Adam Welton Yeah, debbie was great, she did that thing with Her tongue !!!!

[@drummerkid71]

+simonjiy and I am 12 again in Nova Scotia, Canada and actually listening to the words and understanding the song. What a great flash back!

[@simonjiy]

drummerkid71 Italy, Canada..amazing how music can gather people

[@calutron008]

australia and he said she was very afable and kind she's done a lot of other albums too in 1995 when the world had forgotten her she put out another top song a mate of mine Shayne met her Jone that is in person when she came to

[@alanburge4798]

Such a fresh sounding 80s classic that brings back great memories. Great singer. Great voice.

[@miriamabalenivalu6891]

Finally found this song made my day

[@thegent4957]

What a great vocalist, so underrated

[@davidtownson1476]

Only really had two hits, but both stonkers! Should have been so much more ...

[@lincthomas7178]

fucking terrible singer

[@DavidSmith-jm2ux]

We were so lucky, i am 60 now ,in the 80s we had so many talented bands,, Joan was amazing, i used to do band busses then, so met a lot of the artists back then, i still watch them all on you tube, such good memories . i still have so many 12 inch vynl versions and play them often, Brilliant x

[@valeriechapman1612]

Joan Armatrading. - she’s a genius singer and performer too. She puts a lot into her performance. She’s so professional. Like the lyrics too, its got a great classic swing to it.

[@leegoddard1867]

Top tune I've heard her sing this live xxx

[@colingeddes2172]

Definitely. And well put. The class of joan armatrading is always evident.

[@eclipse12121]

The lyrics are terrible.

[@NefariousEnough]

@@eclipse12121 It's amazing the number of people who don't get it.

[@ianmclaughlin8987]

What a beautiful song, I would burst through a movie screen to meet a lady of my dreams if I could. Loved the ending.

[@AnneTracey-gb2mv]

🥰 I was blessed to see this amazingly talented singer in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@merilynrigg-weston4304]

A very under-rated performer and artist. I saw her live at a concert in Liverpool 79/80 - just Joan and her acoustic guitar, it was the best concert of my life. She had the ability through her songs and performance (the raw energy and sincerity) to connect soul to soul. Amazing woman and I still love her music.

[@theclattavantrilogy4128]

I know what your saying, I had the same thing but with Chris Rea just him and his guitar in a small venue, him sat at a tall table with a glass of whisky and a song.

[@leshanx]

80s kid here, and just discovered this song today! Better late than never 🫰🏻❤️🫰🏻

[@anthonydavid5121]

LOVE LOVE LOVE, but, I wil never ever ever be able to wrap my head aroudn the fact that this sond was released 40 years ago. HOW is that even possible. Shit I'm old. Where did those 40 years ago? C R A Z Y

[@paulwhitby746]

STILL sounds bloody great.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

And always will....

[@arsidakuci4097]

@@V8AmericanMuscleCar ha un obiettivo che la tecnologia possa fare per la 8minuti in realtà in grado e anche a di tempo e anche a che di fare una 77giorni non solo22 😀😀😀😀😃😃😃😃💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💓💗💓😀😘😘😀

[@philipnorris6542]

It sure does, Paul.

[@FrazerMowat]

I Love This Song So Much. I Play It Constantly Every Day. It's A Classic Song, Good Rhythm.

[@loserwinner2654]

Wow. This has just got to be one of the all time most fantastic songs out there.

[@andcillestevenson7899]

60 year old here. Grew up with this song. 2022 but still this song is ahead of it's time.

[@leeparkin4483]

I'm 50 still feel 15 when I here this

[@drfreud7993]

Gets me excited Everytime Like a big kid lol You're only young one But you can be imature Forever

[@leegoddard1867]

She played Glastonbury late 90s In her own words The old 1nz R the best xxx

[@philipnorris6542]

Nice one, Lee---I'm 66 and counting.

[@cobac10]

Moi aussi je retrouve mes jeunes années quand j'entends cette chanson

[@paolobrama9228]

Underrated masterpiece of a whole decade!

[@katrinajackson1889]

Love this song!! Strong independent woman! Amazing voice!!

[@neilmercer8023]

What a voice ❤❤

[@Brucasloverforever]

Animal, Mineral, Physical, Spiritual.... I'M THE ONE YOU NEED I'M THE ONE YOU NEED!!!! ♡♡ Still one of my favourite songs in 2013 !!!!!! 

[@chriswilliams6564]

What a cracking tune

[@stealthyguy1784]

@@chriswilliams6564 it is that 😃

[@5spdstang]

we used to yell.....Billy Joel, at the end of the list :-P

[@willissmith190]

What does that mean😂😂 ol skool song fantastic

[@adamluck3165]

Greatest black female singer for time Ian brown and gallergers love her, lucky boro fc

[@sheldontapp3769]

Great song writer. Great artist. Great musician. No more to be said.

[@boygoerge7074]

One of the most underrated song of the 1980 it never got the credit that classic song deserves shere masterpiece

[@nickbrutanna9973]

It got a devent bit of airplay on various sources... I probably saw it about a dozen times before I got the album.

[@mr.miller5041]

Absolutely. I didn't find it anything particularly special at the time, but that's because we were spoiled with great music at the time. It was pretty much taken for granted that music was going to be of high quality, no questions asked. What makes me realise how special this track is, is that I get it as an ear worm regularly and it comes from absolutely nowhere. It just appears. Even if I don't consciously know how good it is, my subconscious brain certainly does..

[@markottewell8897]

Just brilliant,take me back to then…pleassseeeeeee!

[@lukagovorcin3610]

THIS IS ROCKING!!!! ALL THE BEST FOR YOU PEOPLE,WHO HAVE EARS,AND SPIRIT TO ENJOY IN THIS!!!

[@cyw7699]

This video was played heavily on MTV in the US upon its release and I was a big fan at 14 years old. I would literally sing parts of this song (mainly 2nd verse & chorus) for years, and I would get strange looks because, since it didn’t chart high in the US, most people didn’t know the song. I still think of this song a lot. And 40 yrs later, I just looked up mahout. I had no idea what that was.

[@kaydenpat]

First time hearing this great gem since the 1980s. Still sounds good. She was a unique singer.

[@larawarlow7152]

She still is, I'm going to see her in concert tonight, Oct 2018

[@leegoddard1867]

I heard this song live at Glastonbury In her own wordz The old 1nz R always the best END OV XXX

[@percyfree9831]

Magical delightful voice,beautiful song ` love

[@kenkinsella6426]

A complete belter . Hoping off the walls in the nite club to it back in the day

[@nigelloreakena5431]

I Grew up listening to this great track! Really Blessed to be born and raised i an era of great music! Man ! how the years have flown by!

[@tnytyson]

As a teen had nickname drop or andropulis, because of my love of this song. I reckon it was cool. Such a great performer. T

[@clairevanwyk5556]

I am 25 and my parents used to play all of Joans albums in the car on road trips....i loved it then and still love it now...

[@fabiotonto2310]

I thought 25 year old listened to today's noise poluition6

[@SizwesethuDlambuloBhele1288]

Bro were the same age and my parents used to rock her music in the car on road trips

[@silkeriekeit9675]

One of my favourite songs. Now and than

[@claudiojunior9618]

1 of my favorites from the best decade.

[@John_Corrigan]

Still one of the greatest songstresses ever....2022 and still listening and bopping around my kitchen to this tune

[@briandavis8939]

One of the best singers I’ve ever heard 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎

[@paulberry9244]

Seen joan 4 times and she sounds better each time. ❤

[@gizmobro5760]

This song just came in my head after probably 25 years only the best are there.

[@bratattack5]

Fabulous. I couldn't believe that she sang Love and Affection. She's amazing.

[@jackienuttall7549]

2023 and still fabulous

[@markdaly1903]

joan armatrading " if you want to know me don't ask me questions just listen to my songs". what a response

[@Buelligan88]

Wow... haven't heard this in over 30 years.

[@dpatterson7256]

Were you living under a rock 😂😂😉👍

[@faktisletztenendes]

@@dpatterson7256 Or - like Ryan Tedder used to say: I'd like to welcome you back from North Korea? ^^

[@lwrification]

I really love this song! Joan Armatrading, your lyrics of this song remain timeless... Thankyou :)

[@JeromeMahutoto]

Music will never be the same as that decade

[@estikruger1297]

Never mind drop the pilot, KEEP DROPPING THE BEST MUSIC IN HISTORY!! I say DROP THE MUSIC and taking us back to when music told stories!!!

[@brettcurtis5710]

The Key was a great album - still love Joan's music!

[@elizabethnovak4088]

A walk down memory lane❤...those were the day!!😢

[@timjones6641]

Gosh, this is just one of those songs that takes one right back to the time - 1983. I just loved hearing this on the radio - Joan with her brilliant voice and experience mixed with great 80's synths and all sorts, mixed with crazy lyrics. Loved it then and love it now. Still sounds as fresh and exhilarating as it was it the time. Thanks Joan for such a great song and memories.

[@verakotze]

52 and still one of my favs. My late hubby would have been 60 this last feb, he idolised her music x

[@sophiepooks2174]

How can you not love Joan? she was awesome, love the video footage too, many masculine men are still the same today doing foolish things to impress women and other men, but women to the rescue. :D

[@vh1984ful]

Wow, brought me back to '83. It has to be since then, to hear this gem.

[@danstar455]

“Things can change, there’s always changes”.

[@skipraida5497]

@@thetrooper1738 ,hey trooper,10 mins down the road in Clydebank 👍

[@andrewdolling5669]

Love the vid... magic artist!

[@bonganimasina5569]

Damn man growing up in the 80s was a blessing ❤❤❤

[@kittnkate]

Love this song!!! Joan's voice is incredible, a really good, turn-up-the-volume, feel-good tune!!!

[@anSealgair]

Underrated? Forgotten? This song has been played a lot on the radio in Australia for many years.

[@mark.mcghie3065]

i love joan armartading .. since the late 70's and this is of my favs , she is an amazing artist .. one of the best.

[@jaimeacosta233]

Had very minimal air play in the states. Was hooked on it first time it hit. Bought the album from a guy that sold "not for sale" demos. Bought this one and The Records that great day once upon a time. Still managed to hang on to both after all these years. And they still sound as great as ever. Music engineering at it's finest. 🤙

[@ebaystars]

I owe Joan some money I sneaked into her show in Brighton (78/79??) with the roadies, amazing and to top it all I was working in a studio with a then unknown musician who had something special, Hans Zimmer - Brighton was something special and still is ask the Who etc....!!!

[@Volantirossearebackintown]

Thanks God I was young in the '80 and that stuff was the music going on the radio love&affection to that era and when they say never look behind I say bullshit

[@marktaurus206]

Joan armitrading from the carribean but raised in Birmingham UK 🇬🇧.

[@theclattavantrilogy4128]

A South Brum girl with talent beyond belief

[@CrisVangel1958]

what a perfectly crafted song.. loved it then and still do! Thank you Ms. Armatrading.

[@sashonedelkovski4046]

CrisVangel1958 Cool

[@sashonedelkovski4046]

CrisVangel1958 said this sounds like pure crafted music

[@rjjcms1]

It certainly is.

[@superlornap]

Cool song, superb voice♥️

[@OneAdam12Adam]

I loved her in the 80s and still love her now

[@paullindsay3622]

This song brings back memories, the early 80's going to the disco with my mates. Joan armatrading has such a powerful voice...

[@leemarshall420]

Was played in Skegness fair ground in 1983 along with orange juice and Jo boxers. Great memories

[@daveblack3728]

Ha, Boxer Beat, class :)

[@justiain2]

Going to See Miss Armatrading this Tuesday 25/11/2014 in Cheltenham. Yay

[@edwinkirk1706]

Stand out song by one stand out artist - sheer class. The video was pretty good too!

[@paulinetracey5627]

One of the best soundz in my generation....now 59, stillluv it.xxxxx

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Joan Armatrading. One cool lady. Great composition. Great song. Will we ever see music this strong again? I sure hope so!

[@sophiepooks2174]

Music is relative, but attitude wise probably unlikely, times are different now not so much positivity about the future, the spirit of joy, freedom and optimism in 1980's music is not the mainstream society today, so it may be sometime before we see society heading into a new age of love and openness as they seemed to be in the late 1980's. Many people are too caught up on judgement and fake oppressive types of "spirituality", many don't want too much freedom.

[@peternicholson233]

Brilliant Joan Armatrading. A forgotten artist. Not even mentioned in my 50 dollar rock album. Or Steve Miller Band. I think she is exceptional.

[@gogofofo9111]

Joan you are great singer ❤️ all the respect to you 💕

[@stephend7679]

Another great song from that genius songwriter joan.

[@ih8kit]

One of the greatest and most underrated singers/songwriters of all time. Thanks for posting this video.

[@jayceyc2817]

Saw Joan on GMB TV this morning talking about her work with the Princes Trust... I came straight here! Fantastic tune, love it!

[@sharajackson2129]

Love the 1920s theme and this song timeless love Joan ❤

[@cj6884]

As kid in Australia during the mid 80's. this song seemed to be everywhere (TV, radio, in stores, etc.) And I had no idea who sang this, even though the song was so familiar to me. Now I have come across this again, and so many memories come flooding back to me. I can understand how this song was everywhere at the time--its fricken awesome!

[@jdr5159]

How great is this song, a classic in the 80s and still a classic! I love those little cheeky bass runs, Joans having a ball singing this! I love It!

[@andrewdolling5669]

Song 10. Video 11. 1920s lean with romantics from 1980s (cinema shots gold)... perfect mix... really.. both bohemien

[@boygoerge7074]

A masterpiece of a song of unleashed proportion certainty very underated and never given the great credibility it deserves

[@tygertone]

totally agree; underrated artist, too!!!

[@martincarolan3138]

Seen Joan 3 times and always gives an amazing performance. Love this song.