Joe Jackson - I’m The Man | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@ezekiellove6853]

How can I get my songs reacted too I've been trying so long

[@MindFeather]

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

[@imperialjg7142]

Over My Head - Kings X

[@mikecaetano]

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.

[@maryscaggsdane1978]

Oooo ... has Jamel built a little Birdhouse in his soul yet???

[@stevedrums1675]

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.

[@dano9008]

Here, here. He was (and probably still is) a great one. I was won over by the live versions and especially the bass.

[@markallan5484]

Graham Maby was a monster on bass. Jackson's early releases wouldn't have been the same without him.

[@lilaccilla]

YAY GRAHAM🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂❤😂❤

[@kenstanley2567]

First! Love your stuff man! Please react to Jerry Lee Lewis

[@CharlesDunkley]

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.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Yessir! Jumpin’ Jive is awesome 😎

[@jukeboxcowboy]

Gets you Hep Hep on the mellow side...

[@izzonj]

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?

[@jukeboxcowboy]

@@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.

[@alberttiii]

Preach!

[@ronnelson7828]

If you liked "I'm The Man", here's another banger. "On Your Radio"

[@nitedreamer23]

yes! and "Different for Girls", too.

[@Duh6666666]

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-xm7kz2tb6x]

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 ✌️

[@benshafer5198]

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! ✌

[@benshafer5198]

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!

[@Diecastclassicist]

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!

[@vrvaughn]

Elvis Costello and The Attractions... that’s your next deep dive..

[@mikefisher2673]

Then Gram Parker and the Rumors.

[@abbaeben6409]

I think he would enjoy the Specials. Same era

[@mikefisher2673]

@@abbaeben6409 and the English Beat too.

[@foxybyproxy]

@@mikefisher2673 totes.

[@vrvaughn]

@Mike Fisher good call

[@georgejeffries3566]

The bass playing on this and the first album “Look Sharp” is so tasty. Props to Graham Maby.

[@ecce_neru]

From seeing Squeeze live to discovering Joe Jackson??? So so so natural! Glad you made it here!!! 🙌

[@andyscott5277]

Now we just need some Elvis Costello to complete the trifecta 😅🤞🏼 Followed by XTC…

[@themadcow71]

Joe Jackson - Beat Crazy is another great one. Thanks Legend!

[@johnhaley5593]

Graham Maby! Is a severely under-rated bass player.

[@markallen2984]

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

[@AaronSpielman]

Graham Maby, Jackson's bassist is one of the very, very best.

[@bonniebickett4520]

Don't discount The woman from The Talking Heads! Life Before Wartime LIVE!!!!

[@mikev.2945]

@@bonniebickett4520 The woman from The Talking Heads = Tina Weymouth. FYI. :)

[@chrissimon9879]

I’m glad you found Joe Jackson. “One More Time” is pretty great!

[@aprila2142]

My fave song.

[@hinoelmo]

First song my wife and I danced to when we met in 1980, still going strong after 41 years

[@bigworldddd9566]

"Can't get what you want till you know what you want"...original live version!

[@scottboswell6406]

Yes!! Lots of horns, more killer bass!!

[@dunringill1747]

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.

[@barbhaaraoja6935]

Joe is the best! Thanks for trying him out! Listening to this takes me back 40 years dancing crazy in college!

[@Brighid45]

Those were the days! :D

[@littlemonkeys4903]

LOVED your reaction to this one Jamel😄Glad you didn’t break your neck😂✌🏼🎶♥️

[@Brandonmtlhd]

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.

[@bobthebear1246]

💯!!

[@kato0828]

Got The Time rips!

[@ExUSSailor]

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.

[@brendajones7048]

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!

[@ker2112]

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

[@mgwatson26]

Add Goon Squad to that list 😀

[@davidross7106]

Killer rabbit hole. Jamel would have a blast 😊

[@lesscarmel5527]

DID I LIE?! Killer tune! Great reaction. We all bang our heads to that one. 😀

[@blitztim6416]

Bringing back memories. I think in the song he's claiming that he started all the cool trends. Cause he's the man.

[@DecemberGuy77]

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."

[@adampecsek]

It's about consumerism and advertising..."giant rubber shark" (Jaws), Kung fu, skateboarding, etc.

[@woodrailking]

. "Got the Time" is even faster .

[@doncarlton4858]

Can you imagine trying to dance to this? We did! Great punk rock style song!

[@chrisbrooks67]

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.

[@cheebawobanu]

And his classical forays...his Duke album...

[@TheCharmed96]

Yes! Amazing live. Saw him in Austin a couple years ago........on fire!

[@Roddy1965]

Pure gold. Play this on a Friday before going out. You're pumped.

[@Fuphyter]

Love all of the Joe Jackson reactions! It's Different For Girls is one of my favorite songs by him.

[@adampecsek]

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.

[@markbaird2657]

I remember first hearing this - I thought it was Elvis Costello and the attractions!

[@oreally8605]

He should do Elvis Costello too!

[@adampecsek]

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.

[@christianman73]

@@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.

[@ashurmom2969]

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!! 😎

[@markallen2984]

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"

[@surlechapeau]

Great reactions to Joe Jackson!!! Thanks! Graham Maby on bass.

[@bobbailey8282]

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.

[@Reani71]

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.

[@wpollock1]

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."

[@kevinmcinnis2453]

Now thats what i was waitin for...lol...worth every second, thats the way i felt when first heard this

[@vinceedwards3978]

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

[@boblevy6526]

Graham maby’s bass is incredible on everything !

[@bapples]

What I Like About You by the Romantics really nicked this one.

[@georgejeffries3566]

Interesting, the bass patterns in both songs are close.

[@paulself8698]

The bass player is Graham Maby, part of one of the best rhythm sections in British pop/rock.

[@bent-one2545]

Hey Jamel I'm The Man was Joe Jackson's second album, after look sharp. You should really do a deep dive on JJ. He came along at a time when there wasn't as much of a distiction between punk and new wave. He was one of the first of those genres to really translate to FM radio. At one of his concerts in 1979 you would have seen punks with clothes pins along with prom queens and jocks. For the true depth of how far ahead of his time you should do "It's Different For Girls". (I'm a guy, btw)

[@courtneywallace871]

Two songs that will leave you breathless: Got the Time and Friday. Glad to see you going down the Joe rabbit hole!

[@illiamdeebe7579]

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.

[@billyoliver4000]

Another JJ tune to check out is Got The Time. It was later covered by Anthrax. Maybe do a twofer 😉

[@danrome2701]

Saw Joe Jackson in the mid 80's at a club in Seattle. Walked right up to the stage, incredible show.

[@markallan5484]

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.

[@donaldglunt9560]

Just love to see a man enjoying himself some Joe Jackson!

[@jimbricker4982]

Great job on going deep on early JJ. May I suggest digging into his 80's discography a bit? "Breaking Us In Two," "Be My Number Two," "Right and Wrong," and "Tomorrow's World / Me and You Against the World" may be great places to start.

[@christianman73]

He reacted to "Breaking Us In Two" a week ago. Hopefully, he'll do the other ones you listed too. So many great JJ songs, including his last album, "Fool," from two years ago!

[@TheTruth-pl3mk]

That's the mighty Graham Maby killing it on bass. One of the best to ever do it, imo.

[@genevievegelatto8447]

Loving that you’re covering Joe Jackson lately!

[@ShavedRay]

Graham Maby's bass playing is out of this world!

[@gotrhythm1]

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!

[@mtnvalley9298]

YOU"RE the MAN Jamel!!

[@charcolew]

The first Joe Jackson song I heard was (of course) It's Different for Girls and I duly bought the single. It didn't take long before the B-side I checked out became an absolute earworm I played on a loop (you could do that with a record player if you left the cradle arm up and back). The song was called Friday and the bass is electrifying! Check it out for yourself!

[@kevinkrochak2546]

Music of my youth!! Thanks again, J!!!

[@williammccullough2466]

Love Joe Jackson...his album Night and Day is phenomenal...

[@chrisdrew2275]

Here's another I know you'll dig "Change Your Ways" John Mayall - Jazz Blues Fusion - Live in Boston and New York

[@mikeyg3202]

his song real men is really good and way ahead of its time lyrically.

[@TurkeyVol]

Can't wait to see your reaction to "Got the Time"🤯

[@bobosputnik]

Really feels live. I always thought this song belonged to the LOOK SHARP album. Has that sort of shredding bass vibe of "Got the Time." And really, that album has one of the greatest verses ever written: Tonight's the night when I go to all the parties down my street I wash my hair and I kid myself I look real smooth Look over there (where?) There, here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend They say that looks don't count for much If so, there goes your proof

[@davidvictory8178]

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.

[@CaptainHowdy1969]

Okay...I gotta research this bass player....I thought I was pretty well versed when it comes to the world's exceptional bass players but apparently this dude has totally escaped my radar...damn he's good!...he has a very punk sound going on with that bass!...incredible!!!...okay....Graham Maby...oh yeah...I gotta do so research on this cat,that's for sure!

[@ivorjawa]

Kinda wish this was JJ covering Anthrax, because that would be hilarious.

[@DecemberGuy77]

Anthrax did cover JJ's "Got the Time". Was pretty great.

[@TurkeyVol]

I'm so bad, I should be in detention!

[@gordondafoe3516]

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!

[@rbraxley]

"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.

[@davidnoe5624]

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.

[@josephparks1505]

He came out of nowhere and hit hard. Masterful musician, for sure. His song Cancer is amazing

[@rikconverse8726]

Graham Maby (Bass) was the best part of Joe's Group! Joe was a bit of a dick in concert (especially when he got to the Body & Soul album (great album) when he took himself too seriously as an "artist". Jackson was a great writer but always seemed to have a bit of a chip on his shoulder (which shows up in his lyrics). The early albums (Like this) had great energy!

[@e-handle9634]

79' all over again, 19 years old - Still have the - Look Sharp - button from that original vinyl album. Other best of Joe's 3 top songs IMO is " Nineteen Forever " from 89's " Blaze Of Glory ". To this day still take that one very deeply to heart tho I'm looong past 35 (lyrics) or 19 either, for that mater 🙄✊🎶🎶🎶

[@susanklasinski1805]

Great reaction Jamel! Next listen to “Friday” and “Got the Time”, then your Graham Maby starter kit is complete. From there move on to Joe’s live stuff.

[@sandybarnes887]

Pretty soon now Y'know i'm gonna make a comeback And like the birds and the bees in the trees It's a sure-fire smash I'll speak To the masses throughout the media And if you got anything to say to me You can say it with cash 'cause i got the trash and you got the cash So baby we should get along fine So give me all your money 'cause i know you think i'm funny Can't you hear me laughing Can't you see me smile. I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo. Kung fu That was one of my good ones Well what's a few broken bones When we all know it's good clean fun Skateboards I've almost made them respectable You see i can't always get through to you So i go for your son I had a giant rubber shark and it really made a mark. Didja looka looka lookit alla blood Give me all your money 'cause i know you think i'm funny Can't you hear me laughing Can't you see me smile. I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo. Right now I think i'm gonna plan a new trend Because the line on the graph's getting low And we can't have that And you think you're immune But i can sell you anything Anything from a thin safety pin To a pork pie hat 'cause i got the trash and you got the cash So baby we should get along fine So give me all your money 'cause i know you think i'm funny Can't you hear me laughing Can't you see me smile. I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo

[@landshark7730]

Graham Maby is a genius. For something completely different, do “One on One.”

[@joegonzales6411]

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.

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

My brain is still reeling minutes later... I'm with you Jamal!

[@johnk.2508]

This was from the album called "I'm The Man". The thumbnail of the video is the front cover of the record.

[@sarahjane8146]

I was lucky enough to see JJ twice in the early 80s. Great, great shows.

[@bryanforis1839]

This song sounds great and even on the Burger King commercials and many others great live show

[@hklinker]

Joe Jackson seems to be largely bypassed in the reaction community. Everyone else’s loss.

[@andyinoregon]

When Graham Maby is in your band you have a lead bassist rather than a lead guitarist.

[@lokisan100]

Absolutely! Maby is one of the best!

[@naytonestew7202]

Check out Joe Jackson's jazz album. It's friggin' fabulous, called "Jumpin Jive". So much fun from a versatile musician.

[@oreally8605]

Graham Maby is Joe's bass player since 1976..

[@jaquettajones]

NOTHING Jamel! There is nothing else to want after that song

[@gregorybrown3272]

Check out "It's Different For Girls"

[@MegaNailman]

my bro turned me on back in the 80’s J.J. fan for life.

[@XCaliKev]

👍😎 Gets toe tapping before you even know your doing it. ✌️

[@jamesreckling6697]

Friday off the I’m The Man album is one of his best.

[@vaughangregory-hunt4094]

Good luck sticking to the speed limit with this playing😄

[@mrlevi2k]

My fave Joe cut. You mention the bass. It's the lead guitar for this band.

[@groovygregsmith]

Coolio Jem can't wait to see what you make of a Joe classic. x

[@messiahmoose]

Kind of reminds me of Elvis Costello. This was a good one.

[@chrisstorms7511]

React to Got the Time by him and then the Anthrax cover please

[@debratroeak77]

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 👍🏻🙏

[@brianyoungberg9904]

Graham Maby IS THE MAN on the bass!

[@michaellove6949]

Graham Maby one of the best bass players in the biz

[@jeffheim8588]

This is an in your face this is how it is kind of song blunt and to the point

[@chicagojon1972]

Great to see you going through the Joe Jackson catalogue. He is fantastic!