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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@mattersfact2]

I can't wait! I got a T-shirt and a sticker too! :-)

[@johncampbell756]

@@burtonmediaprod He said in this video that he already did that one.

[@johncampbell756]

This is a self contained video.

[@mikeshoe74]

'Is she really going out with him' .... that's a Joe Jackson song that will amuse you

[@stevemccauley5543]

Jamal...please give this 16 seconds...you will see why you have to react to this song... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmi3nnlrr5uXhNk

[@johnfitzpatrick3094]

Joe Jackson. One of the most underrated singer songwriters of all time.

[@keithgrandstaff6343]

Agreed. Probably (a distant) second to Al Stewart.

[@moanman1776]

Indeed! He has been completely UNDER-rated. If he looked like a young Sting or a George Michael, Joe Jackson would've long ago been declared a "genius!" Life just ain't fair. But the ARTISTRY remains!

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

I also love Joe Jackson's 'Steppin' Out'... he is so talented and underrated in my opinion! It's fun to see these classic song's with new perspectives!!

[@raymo6795]

I always liked "Its Different for Girls". I also think he is under rated, maybe just forgotten about, mostly a late 70s and 80s artist. "Steppin Out" is probably his biggest hit,I haven't really heard from him since then, that I can think of....But all over the airwaves for a decade or so

[@robstearns7080]

That's his best song. I love his album Night And Day

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

@@robstearns7080 I do as well!

[@sandybarnes887]

He reacted to it a year ago

[@davidhattman7649]

@@raymo6795 Check out his 1986 Big World Tour Concert Video. Incredible

[@bigworldddd9566]

Joe Jackson has an extensive catalogue of music! He's one of the most versatile musicians of his time and worth a deep dive!

[@sisterdebmac]

YES!!

[@surlechapeau]

Joe's a classically trained pianist, was a big part of new-wave music and recorded several genres! Check out his "Look Sharp", "One More Time", and "Sunday Papers",

[@jksgameshelf3378]

That entire first "Look Sharp" album is amazing. Every track is killer. One of my favorite songs of Joe's - and one of my favorite songs of all time, however - is "A Slow Song", which might be off the same album as this song. I couldn't love that song more if I wanted to.

[@stephenpesta1550]

@@jksgameshelf3378 my roommates band covered Sunday Papers and I’m a Man … great songs.

[@mckelveyproductions421]

"I'm The Man" is also a good new wave album of his!

[@georgejeffries3566]

Just do the entire “Look Sharp” album.

[@snoozinglion8596]

+1 Sunday Papers

[@sonnyd1222]

My favorite Joe Jackson tune is "Is She Really Going Out With Him?". Such a cool song. You would dig it, Jamel. 🎶❤

[@heyidiot]

Yes, I love the three different versions of _Is She Really Going Out With Him?_ on the live album.

[@johnnieangel99]

Love his work. "Is She really Going out with Him" Is one you might enjoy

[@snicky58]

Love love LOVE that song! First song I ever heard by him.

[@johnnieangel99]

@@snicky58 Oh yeah one of my faves as well.

[@rogerscollier7424]

Great choice

[@johnnieangel99]

@@rogerscollier7424 Thank you Very much

[@keithosmond5730]

If Jamel already knows it, he could always check out the live acapella version.

[@cherryllcooper679]

Great stuff. Mr. Jackson is underrated in the US, his talent and style were better recognized at home in the UK.

[@oreally8605]

I were a 13 year old black kid in Chicago listening to- I'm the man and look Sharp- in 1978. I'm 55 now and love it still..

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@oreally8605 Same, 54. Joe was very big here, if you had a lick of sense.

[@ButtonPhonics]

Extremely popular in Australia also. A great similar song to this is Be My Number Two with a WILD and SUPER SAXAPHONE ending to blow your Joe Jackson socks off!!

[@ZaragonTrimaximalist]

Night and Day is one of the best albums of 1982. "Slow Song" and "Cancer" are two superb deep cuts. This song has some melodic resemblance to "Day After Day" by Badfinger.

[@Nan-1017]

🥰👏👏👏👏

[@snicky58]

It seems to have exactly the same melody as "Day After Day" on the first phrase of each verse!

[@MoviesTubeYou0675]

I love the live performance of both “Cancer” and “Slow Song” from his double live album. Especially when he builds up with “Slow Song”. I read his liner notes about how Joe Jackson saw a young girl in the audience was crying and that he felt like crying after seeing her too, but held back.

[@christinevergona4524]

Don’t forget “It’s Different For Girls”! 😈🌹😈

[@beachgirl4583]

Funny how that happens. Sometimes it’s deliberate (Eric Carmen’s “All By Myself” is stolen from a Rachmaninov concerto; he thought it was public domain, but got sued by the estate). More often, a melody pops into your head, and it could have been there since childhood, but you think it’s your own. Also, there are only a certain amount of chords. Some go well with other chords, so people will hear similar chord progressions in two or more songs. ETA: See Bill McClintock’s mashups. They’re an example of two very different song genres with similar chord progressions. Edit 2: The McClinton mashup of the Dan & Metallica’s Seek and Destroy is almost epic. What made it “almost” was his editing Kiss in near the end.

[@PjRjHj]

Joe Jackson is a great songwriter. "Steppin' Out" and "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)" are absolute bangers.

[@beachgirl4583]

I still have “Look Sharp” on vinyl. The cassette disappeared or died. Thank you for reminding me to add the album on iTunes. 💙🎶

[@aerynsunx]

I still have the album, too. Love that cover. Even after cassettes, CDs, and digital downloads, I still love my vinyl. And the music is still so good!

[@mkmstillstackin]

"Look Sharp" is a great tune! You're lucky to own it on vinyl.

[@NoCanDu]

Brilliant song and album!

[@kaafromoz]

TY mate , I have always loved this song and had forgotten how deep and how beautiful this song is, I recall how my wife and I would put "Look Sharp" on the record player and sit outside enjoying Joe's music while having a nice white wine and watching the sunset. I remember falling in love with my wife of now 25 years and falling in love with Joe Jackson Ty mate great memories remembered tonight..Keep Strong Keep Safe My friend

[@jamesjohnston9225]

Glad u got to this one

[@dalem8332]

Joe Jackson is Fantastic! From Look Sharp onward l have followed him! BRILLIANT talent! His RAIN album is a Masterpiece! ♥️♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ianmeredith291]

Just love everyone's comments about the great man Joe... He made singing on the slightly off, but great jazz key, unique, yet, timeless... he listened to all the greats and brought it to the 80's!

[@tanya2299]

Jamel, I think you’d enjoy his song, “You Can’t Get What You Want,” it has a cool groove to it.

[@merc240d]

It has a terrific horn arrangement

[@sisterdebmac]

YESYESYES!

[@snicky58]

That's a Jamel song for sure -- upbeat and positive!

[@felonious_monk1972]

Do Elvis Costello and the Attraction “Everyday I write the book”……… Please!

[@sammyslam1]

One of the best tunes ever and i love Elvis Costello's entire catalog!..... ❤️

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

Seems nobody wants to do Elvis Costello's catalogue, he's got so many really good songs. One of the best cynical, punk / new wave singer-songwriters.

[@debratroeak77]

This song is oh so deep, I really enjoy listening to this song primarily for the vocals. So beautiful.

[@lolalilolily]

Oh I love you doing some more Joe Jackson - my big bro gifted me 'Look Sharp' for my 11th birthday - i've had it as a record, tape, cd, illegal download and now on Spotify. Such an underrated artist. Love his lyrics. Thank you for another great reaction 🙏🏻

[@kbusby4824]

I remember when this was in heavy rotation on MTV along with Steppin' Out. Great stuff.

[@aerynsunx]

Hey Jamel. I love the versatility of Joe Jackson's music. So many styles done so well. I still love this song after all these years, but it's the video that makes me tear up a bit. LOL ☮ out! ✌🏼

[@sisterdebmac]

Even movie scores. Tucker is a great soundtrack.

[@heyidiot]

@@sisterdebmac ...and _Mike's Murder_

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Joe Jackson is superb! Please check out ‘Fools in Love”!! Dope reggae feel with an amazing bass line ✌🏻

[@faithnyou1732]

Love your words of wisdom, Jamel! First marriage didn't work out, but after 29 yrs. being single, I'm now 64 and just celebrated my 10-yr. anniversary with my true soul mate. We were best friends first, and that's so important! Best decision I ever made! Thanks for reacting to a song I had not thought about in decades!

[@Seaguardian80]

Gosh, I just love Joe Jackson. He has such a unique sound. If I may recommend a song, listen to 'It's Different for Girls'. It's my absolute fave of his.

[@sisterdebmac]

Mine too. That's the song that really got me back in the day. I always loved him.

[@km4844]

🎶 don’t you know that it’s different for girls..♥️

[@Seaguardian80]

*closes eyes and sways to the beat*

[@brianwalker1526]

My favorite as well. Fantastic lyrics

[@salvatorediangelo453]

This is SUCH a great song, it’s masterfully constructed and the lyrics are so relatable. Joe Jackson only had about 4 hits but they are all SO good! Joe Jackson is one of the best things about the 80s(I know his first hit was in the late 70s)

[@ianobrien3248]

Gotta do the whole 'Look Sharp!' album. One of the best full-album listens of all time.

[@jamescarson578]

Wore the grooves out on most of his first 6 albums. Fantastic musician, composer and performer. Caught him live on his 2019 tour. Great show.

[@darkstardan3309]

“It’s Different for Girls” is excellent

[@mack1305]

Check out "Got the Time" by Joe Jackson Then listen to the Anthrax cover. Both versions are great.

[@stevewoods4539]

I've been a huge fan of Joe Jackson since his first album and still love his music. Super talented and shamefully underrated. I was lucky enough to see him three times live here in Australia and each concert was an exercise in perfection. A real musical chameleon.

[@Alisha1686]

So happy you reacted to this

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

Joe Jackson is great.

[@dr3putt62]

His song Happy ending of “Body and Soul” is so great ! Fantastic duet with Elaine Caswell. 👍👍

[@LeosHouse]

I couldn’t date in this era either. My husband and I just celebrated our 27th. It wasn’t always easy, but it was always worth it. Great tune! Thanks!

[@rollomaughfling380]

This whole album, and "Look Sharp" are amazing. On of my favorite artists ever. Check out "Real Men" from this album for a deeper dive into Joe's songwriting.

[@jackhaugh]

I used to describe Joe Jackson as a guilty pleasure. The more that I listen to him, it’s really just a pleasure.

[@clashfan2875]

Joe is a really deep guy. The songs off of this album in particular are all very deep. "Real Men", "Cancer", and "Slow Song" spring to mind.

[@sl8079]

Nice to see the young ppl hearing and appreciating stuff my generation loved (age 65)

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

I adore Joe! Saw him twice in the 80’s. He’s a maestro and has a wicked sense of humor.

[@pegasus5287]

I love joe Jackson! Thank you so much Mr. Jamel. Reminds me of a very exciting time in my life.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

But now you gotta do his “Is She Really Going Out With Him” ♥️

[@topgazza]

Like The Jam, Joe was unique and a very talented lyricist

[@_Lisa_S_]

One of my fave Joe tunes ! Timeless !!

[@carenhelms8518]

I love Joe Jackson so much! And I love this song. My husband and I have been married almost 29 years. We dated for 4-1/2 years before we married. So it has been a long haul! It was harder when we were younger. It really does get easier as time goes by, as long as you find things to do together. We have MANY things we do individually, but we make time to do things together!

[@waloacme]

"You can't get what you want... Till' you know what you want".

[@PredatorKingdom]

Joe Jackson overtime has grown into one of my favorite artists of all-time especially from the 80s, he has a deep catalog that you gotta checkout as another one of my favorites was Cancer and You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) as well.

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

WOW...one of my favorite songs of all time. Mr. Joe Jackson what a wonderful singer/songwriter and composer.

[@ddwm_mua]

By far, one of the great deeper melodies from the 80s. IMO, It doesn't seem like a healthy relationship & he knows it. He loves her & they reunite until the next time they break in two. Been with my hubs/boyfriend/best friend & soulmate nearly 24 years. When it's right, it's right. Peace to you & your lovely wife :)

[@katherinemikkola8316]

Great song jamel , didn't realize i would remember it. Wow. It sounded 👌 good !!! 💘 🙏

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

One of my favourite Joe Jackson tracks. Thanks Jamel. Doing a big catchup with your reactions this evening. Thank you. 👍🎶

[@ChasBeauregarde]

I was following Joe's early stuff back then. This record Night And Day comes along COMPLETELY different from his first three albums ( much quieter and introspective). It was an acquired taste for me at first because of how different it was, but sticking with it this record REALLY grows on you!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Great powerful songs from this album this one and real men two real powerhouse ballads strong lyrics.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Joe Jackson had some very good songs and he's a great musician. He was popular in the early 80$ when I was a teen.

[@Reani71]

I love your JJ reactions, finally someone here who appreciates what a great songwriter Joe is and how great his band is. More songs to react to, please: Real Men, Stranger Than Fiction, Be My Number Two, Got the Time, It's Different For Girls, A Slow Song, Happy Endings. Thanks a lot.

[@dianehenkel9088]

Joe Jackson was fantastic. A shame he wasn’t more recognized.

[@historyguy5942]

My favorite Joe Jackson song. Thanks!

[@steventurner9098]

I miss the 80's , I saw Joe in W Germany when I was in the Army. Great show!!!!!

[@TheJohnnywbred]

He played for our senior week at University of Rhode Island 1984. It was kind of a good find for us being such a small place especially since the Steppin Out Album was playing big at the time.,

[@mypl510]

Joe Jackson is just Sophisticated Class

[@thomasfinnell5418]

I like the pounding of the piano keys as he goes into the chorus. His version of Jumpin' Jive is awesome and I like "You can't get what you want, til you know what you want" and "My number two".

[@kathyjam2482]

This brought back memories.

[@King.Wicked]

Oh my god I love this one so glad you did it. It's so moving

[@allisonreed7682]

His song "It's Different for Girls" is sublime...

[@jimdolezal1257]

Please review You Can't Get What You Want Till You Know What You Want

[@franckosaurusruss9043]

Dear Jamel, Joe's written DOZENS of songs like that !

[@lisaholl6825]

I LOVE him..... thank you for this.

[@WRRHalum]

Always ready for more Joe!

[@jonathondunbar4906]

Next up is Cant Get What You Want Till You Know What You Want. Sax for days!

[@stephaniegazell5631]

Growing up can be tough and learning to be a person in a relationship is work. It's a rich song.

[@KTRS]

This is a song I have not heard in a looooong time. That piano!

[@debbicook1584]

"Is she really going out with him? Joe Jackson, Excellent song!

[@jessegreenwood1956]

This album....."Night and day"....what....it sold platinum?.... "stepping out" had a Grammy nomination. And....it was a stupendously perfect album among the wide range of other outstanding albums of 1982. Breaking us in two and stepping out were kind of a background and foreground "wallpaper" for the year 1982. They seemed to fit so perfectly within what was happening in that year.

[@ElectroAnnie]

Another favorite of mine. Ugh, gets me every time.

[@moanman1776]

This was/is the perfect you-go-your-way & I'll-go-mine song. Jackson's vocal is strong & yet coolly unique. Please listen him bang/play SUPERBLY on piano while singing the song "Cancer." You'll be even more deeply IMPRESSED w/ the skillz!

[@snicky58]

Silly story: My son was born in 1982 and his dad and I had JJ's "Night and Day" album ... our son was colicky and cried a lot for the first few months. His dad and I tried to keep our sense of humor during that difficult time and we'd make up different lyrics to songs and sing them to each other. One of those songs was "Cancer" ... it became 🎶"Everything, everything makes him fussy, everything ..." 🎶 😄

[@moanman1776]

@@snicky58 That's a cute story... AND your lyrics were perfectly fitting for the song & the situation. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@davidserlin8097]

Couldn’t agree more. The piano playing on Cancer is unbelievable. The whole song is sublime. And very funny at the same time.

[@tropenkindje1]

Joe Jackson, a great songwriter and singer. You should also react to, Is she really going out with him, Real men. The harder they come, Happy ending, It's different for girls, Fools in love . Those songs brings me back to the eighties.

[@suzannesmith2452]

Beautiful song and loved your comments!

[@lesliesterling826]

the vibe from 3:54 to 4:30 is such an evocative groove...

[@dasdardlydave8848]

Dude! I love the eclectic music you react to. So many different genres, so many styles. Hopefully opening up peeps to new and interesting artists.

[@joanofadventure3933]

This is one of my favorite songs 💙

[@MoviesTubeYou0675]

I so love this song! I was 7 years old when this song and music video was released in 1982. Loved it then; love it more now.

[@zetectic7968]

New to this song and a pleasant surprise ☺ Video filmed on The Worth Valley Railway in North Yorkshire, same location used for "The Railway Children".

[@juan87952]

Ohh bro!!!!! Joe jacksons "is she really going out with him", you'll love it bro. Keep up the good work

[@davidnoe5624]

The Night and Day album is a percussion masterwork. Check out the leadoff song, “Another World.”

[@TracyfromNC]

Good for you and lovely Adrienne!!!

[@BillYovino]

Wow, I had completely forgotten about Joe Jackson. I had some of his albums (actually cassette tapes) in the 80's. Thanks for bring it back for me.

[@marthageppert5865]

One of my favorites. I need to get my albums out. Thanks!

[@02337755]

Great Song. SO funny I was listening to "Is She Really Going Out With Him" this morning.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Absolutely Right!!!!!

[@emilymartinez6961]

The last concert I went to before the pandemic started , l believe it was in a small theater in L.A, so glad l went because l haven't been to a concert since and l've gone to at least 3 to 4 concerts a year since the 70's 🤟

[@fredklein3829]

Joe Jackson ('Yo Yackson' as the Hispanics call him) is one of my all-time favourites! Glad you have started on him, Jamel. This song is fabulous from a fabulous album. I saw Jackson in concert in Montreal, June 10, 1986 and he was fabulous (and the band all wore blue shirts).

[@lindastarr4699]

My bestie and I would hang out, play Joe Jackson music, play Uno, drink wine and then watch David Letterman, 1980's.

[@SRGots]

This video was on MTV A LOT in early 1983. I miss those days.

[@lexica510]

Waving to you from 23 years married. 🥰

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Always loved this song! And yes, I’ve said the same- dating these days... ugh- I cannot imagine- good luck to all trying to find that right one- sincerely. ✨. ❤️💙👍✨

[@pops618]

My Bride and I Celebrating 36 years of marriage today. Thank you Jamel

[@maryellenazack4466]

😎 MORE JOE JACKSON

[@danarchuleta1154]

Such a moody and heartfelt tune. My fav. Joe J. Thanks for continuing with music J.aka J. I enjoy these and don't really watch other types of reactions.

[@DariaBilowus]

My exact sentiments, if I wasn't married I'd be single in this day and age. ✌🏽❤

[@doobernow]

I haven't heard this song in years!! The 80s was so eclectic. So glad I was a kid/pre teen for all these great songs!