Joe, like his contemporaries Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, Andy Partridge, could really write a great lyric… that certainly continues throughout his career.
@avanoosterhout83973 жыл бұрын
You left out Chris Difford of Squeeze.
@Stuman573 жыл бұрын
I think maybe Billy Bragg could be added to this little list/genre?
@johnmavroudis20543 жыл бұрын
@@Stuman57 Yup.
@avanoosterhout83973 жыл бұрын
@@Stuman57 I see your Billy Bragg and raise you a Kirsty MacColl.
@disconsolatemoose66373 жыл бұрын
Throw in a little Nick Lowe....
@adammckee34963 жыл бұрын
The whole Night and Day album is a masterpiece from.start to finish. You should listen to that.
@kben0363 жыл бұрын
It was my first CD in the 80s. I told Joe that once and he was uninterested. Can’t really blame him.
@cheripetty18053 жыл бұрын
Joe's father was in a Swing Band back in the day. Night and Day was a tribute to him!
@hustonbop3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more 😎
@craigmartin38273 жыл бұрын
Second that!!! Masterpiece
@simply_psi3 жыл бұрын
Wow this took me back, in 1979, I was 11 and we had a substitute teacher for English, he was a young teaching student and did not really want to follow the curriculum so he asked us to bring in a 45 rpm single for the lesson, I took in Roxanne by the Police and another kid bought in Is She Really Going Out With Him, the others brought in stuff by The Partridge Family, The Carpenters, The Osmonds etc, the teacher singled us 2 out for have cool music taste but said my choice the lyrics were not suitable for analysis in school time, so we spent the lesson listening to and discussing the lyrics of this song, but at lunch all the other kids kept asking me what Roxanne was all about, ah good days those, heck I'm getting old. It's Different For Girls is another great song from Joe
@jc296x3 жыл бұрын
This was all over the radio in 1979. Great new sound at the time. The title track "Look Sharp" is my fav on the album. Hard to explain without someone hearing it but it's genius how a song can have instruments blend and interact with each other to make great music the way Look Sharp does it.
@chandlerbryan34483 жыл бұрын
Yes, can't leave this album without the title track.. it's a certified banger!
@markspooner12243 жыл бұрын
This was special when it came out, a new sound, he's an unique talent. Nice reaction.
@annewoodard68033 жыл бұрын
You have to listen to the whole album, there is a natural progression of songs and as a whole it’s Grade A. There isn’t a bad song on it.
@1mbpdf333 жыл бұрын
A great track. One of the first things I ever tried to work out on bass! It's Different For Girls and Stepping Out are two others you might want to check out.
@kuhnhan3 жыл бұрын
He did review "Stepping Out" about a year and a half ago.
@kevinhodgson29903 жыл бұрын
Yes, the bass is fantastic and fun to play.
@thedarksiderebel3 жыл бұрын
While the first three albums are great examples of Joe's new wave/pop punk beginnings(you have to listen to I'm the Man, because that is one of his best tunes from the period), he is someone that continued to evolve and reinvent himself, later on indulging more heavily on his love of jazz and big band, and even classical. He also did a tribute album to Duke Ellington covering songs with the likes of Iggy Pop and Steve Vai. I hope you continue to do something of a deep dive, because Joe is so much more than the upstart punk he started as. I would also highly recommend his Blaze of Glory album, which underperformed commercially but imo is his best and most focused with solid tunes in a variety of genres
@dana_brooke_273 жыл бұрын
"Breaking us in two" is another great song you should listen to. Love that one.
@craigfazekas39233 жыл бұрын
Oh, yeah. Nearly forgotten track.... I still hear "Stepping Out" every now & again on the radio. 🚬😎
@markallen29843 жыл бұрын
The bassist in the Joe Jackson band was Graham Maby. He was/is phenomenal. His sound and playing style are punchy, articulate and melodic.... an absolutely enormous part of the "Joe Jackson sound" especially in the first two albums.... you should also check out "Got the Time" "Don't Wanna Be Like That" and "Sunday Papers"
@izzonj3 жыл бұрын
It can't be overemphasized what a fresh sound Joe Jackson was when he first came out. The kind of songs that when you first heard them on the radio, everybody stopped and listened, saying, "Whoa, what is this?!"
@kuhnhan3 жыл бұрын
Great first album, there are also some good songs off the second album, "I'm the Man".
@cutthr0atjake3 жыл бұрын
Great album, but I think "Night and Day" is his masterpiece.
@thedarksiderebel3 жыл бұрын
@@cutthr0atjake i think blaze of glory is his underappreciated masterpiece
@ButtonPhonics3 жыл бұрын
'Be My Number Two' - Surely a must for Joe Jackson - the Saxophone Finale!!!! Wow!!!!
@paddymulligan3 жыл бұрын
Body & Soul is great album. Love "Not Here, Not Now.
@MilosDaddy3 жыл бұрын
I bought this on vinyl when it came out. It was different from anything I'd ever heard before. Great LP, also thought "Sunday Paper" was most excellent.
@SunShine-qk4rb3 жыл бұрын
Love this song
@chandlerbryan34483 жыл бұрын
You've come this far into a brilliant album... don't stop now!
@sylvanm42163 жыл бұрын
I've never gotten too far into Joe Jackson, but I've always loved this song and Steppin' Out. I should probably give him a deep dive at some point.
@jeremyb56403 жыл бұрын
The music is so sharp and cool, a nice counterpoint to Joe's feeling of desperation as he's the one left on the shelf. Funny lyrics but an impassioned delivery especially in the chorus and middle eight. This was another radio staple in the UK during my teenage years.
@nuimaleko73 жыл бұрын
Steppin' Out is one of my favorite songs of all time.
@raymondcpl3 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson, Costello, XTC, Squeeze ... Excellent singer songwriters, craft, quick witted and a breed apart from the others
@ericengler61563 жыл бұрын
Not a bad song on the entire album…Fools In Love is one of my favorites
@-davidolivares3 жыл бұрын
First song to win me over. Played on the radio but not overplayed. Night And Day’s Steppin Out was a bit overplayed but still love it. A must. Sylvianitis, not as bad as Sanciousicea. Peace and romantic Music
@bobk95723 жыл бұрын
My favorite line of the song "They say that looks don't count for much. If so, there goes your proof"
@jaybird40933 жыл бұрын
Happy two-year anniversary to JustJP! Happy belated birthday, too! (I just saw the video) I’m going to listen to Autumn Leaves (your first video) to celebrate. Have a good one, JP! THANK YOU for everything!
@racinnut773 жыл бұрын
Story of my life. Love Joe Jackson.
@bradsmack13 жыл бұрын
Got a chance to see Joe on his tour through Houston (TX Opry House) around 1979, and he sprained his ankle onstage just before exiting. When I went back after the show, he had his ankle wrapped and propped up on an ottoman. Nice guy, and a great show! A&M Records released "Look Sharp" as a double 10-inch album at one point with a tiny "Look Sharp" black button (with the album title in white) included!
@kevinmottram94913 жыл бұрын
To complete a linked triumvirate (after this and yesterday's New Rose by The Damned), The Shangri-La's 'Leader of the Pack' starts with the words 'Is she really going out with him?'
@thedarksiderebel3 жыл бұрын
What a tune too!
@craigfazekas39233 жыл бұрын
This used to be on the radio back then, A LOT !! 🚬😎
@maruad75773 жыл бұрын
A great song. I think I prefer "Jumping Jive" but that is a whole other kettle of eggs on the Jersey side. This song makes me think of Squeeze from East Side Story and Sweets From A Stranger which would give us "Tempted" and "Black coffee in bed".
@jeremyb56403 жыл бұрын
Good shout on both counts.
@sidecardog52443 жыл бұрын
Cool for Cats!
@markfeggeler34793 жыл бұрын
Squeeze. Definitely one that should be given a listen, especially the two songs you mention, though I prefer the updated version of Tempted from a few years ago. Even Paul Carrack returned and the musicianship is so much stronger.
@jeremyb56403 жыл бұрын
@@markfeggeler3479 The 'Spot the Difference' album? It's a neat note-for-note copy of the originals, but 'Tempted' misses Elvis Costello's brief guest vocal! ;)
@gaiaeternal51313 жыл бұрын
Oh, yes. I am a big fan of Squeeze and Paul Carrack - both are great live and Satisfy My Soul.
@matto97342 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson went through so many styles and he always was on top of them. I so was into him in the 80s...
@craigmartin38273 жыл бұрын
“Slow Song” from his Night & Day album is one of Jackson’s very best.ballads. Also, “Real Men” is a great story song about masculinity and gender stereotypes.
@glyngasson84503 жыл бұрын
Met Joe in a music store in Oxford St in the very early 80's, he is a very tall person.
@sidecardog52443 жыл бұрын
5 Guys named Moe approve of this song. Happy Loving Couples and Look Sharp! are the next best songs.
@carty433 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite rabbitt holes to just submerge myself in.
@brucer21523 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Joe Jackson songs.
@cedricmilford52543 жыл бұрын
There’s not a dud on this whole album! I bought the album way back then, and STILL listen to his stuff now. 👍🏻👍🏻
@SPohl-zy4rz3 жыл бұрын
This was really enjoyable. It's a cleverly written, playful tune with attitude. Way to go Joe! Nice review Justin.
@NotData3 жыл бұрын
This song was appropriately used as the theme for a short-lived TV show called I'm With Her. It was about an average Joe who dated a famous movie star.
@cat-o-matic3 жыл бұрын
I thought Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello were slick, kinda old fashioned but out on the cutting edge. I think they were English.
@markallen29843 жыл бұрын
They were....and STILL are (😄)
@dannylgriffin3 жыл бұрын
You should read Joe Jackson's autobiography.
@LauraBlack-rp8js5 ай бұрын
I love that young guys like yourself appreciate Joe. I've been following him since '79. I saw him at Great Adventure and the Tower Theater in the same week. I was hooked. He re-invented him self with every album going forward. Thanks again!
@JustJP5 ай бұрын
Ty Laura! Ive really enjoyed what I've heard from him thus far. Seems like a brilliant individual
@LauraBlack-rp8js5 ай бұрын
@@JustJP his Volume 4 album is unbelievable, similar to Look Sharp, with the original band. Bright Gray is very tight.
@davidmaholchic61463 жыл бұрын
Glad you went back to Joe Jackson great song great artist love you
@courtneywallace8713 жыл бұрын
Hope you keep going!
@beatledad3 жыл бұрын
There are multiple versions of JJ on KZbin doing this song. One is accapplla another is from the Duke tour. Tuba and accordion. The JJ catalogue is very fun to listen to. Many styles and textures to his work
@BrianR.3 жыл бұрын
Certain songs bring you back to an earlier time in your life, this song brings me back to my military basic training in 1979, this song was a fairly big hit on the radio at that time.
@matrobnew3 жыл бұрын
I liked this song from the first time it showed up on the radio, and I liked most of the Joe Jackson hits for the next few years (I mean who couldn't like "I'm the Man"?). Never really pursued full albums, but I never stopped thinking he was a decent (and yes, influential) songwriter. What really strikes me on this listen, after many years, is how close this particular song gets to Elvis Costello zone of this same period. Judging by Wikipedia this is a fairly widespread observation. Not the same degree of anger, and not the same over-the-top pun-driven lyrical talent, but it's certainly New Wave-ish in general and Elvis/Attractions-ish in particular, in instrumentations and arrangement and a bit of the attitude. Very cool. Elvis is one of my all-time music gods. But since Jackson had far more pop accessibility than Costello (early or really ever), his version of this kind of music was surely more influential on later music. Again, thanks for shopping around in rock history the way you do, JP.
@lubilou643 жыл бұрын
This is a great song but "It's Different for Girls" is waaaay better (in my humble opinion anyway!!) Cheers JP!
@dannylgriffin3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Pair that with Be My Number Two and Breaking Us In Two. Live. Not much better, and I'm a prog rock guy.
@joemaurone79233 жыл бұрын
Would be a shame if you didn't do "Breaking Us In Two" before moving on from Joe Jackson...(if you haven't already...)
@kfleetwood3 жыл бұрын
I believe he meant moving on from this album, not Joe. But yes, of all the great JJ songs, Breaking Us In Two should be at the top of the list.
@gaiaeternal51313 жыл бұрын
Afternoon, Justin. Dave de Londres (well, it is Bastille Day). I love Joe Jackson, and this is one of his absolute classic early songs. I saw him live a few times in the 80s and 90s and while he based his set on the more sophisticated material from albums like Night and Day, Blaze of Glory and Night Music, the fans were always demanding the early classics like this one and It's Different for Girls. And you're right, Justin, he certainly sings with attitude - always has done - and as you say he was hugely influential (as were similar artists like Elvis Costello and Paul Weller) Joe also has a great Facebook site, and I am always interested in his 'What I'm Listening To' posts.. The man has pretty wide ranging musical tastes. Check out his album of Duke Ellington covers.
@gaiaeternal51313 жыл бұрын
Sorry, guys, his listening choices are on his website - plus a lot of writings on anything and everything.
@Tolemac73 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin ~ Joe Jackson is one of the great singer/songwriters that came out of the late '70s. Musically, he can go in any direction, as you'll see with further listenings. His lyrics ranges from fairly simplistic (yet still right on target) like with this song, to more involved and in-depth as heard on Stepping Out and Breaking Us In Two. His piano playing is exquisite. I say keep going with him. You'll thoroughly enjoy it. =)
@happymethehappyone83003 жыл бұрын
A MUST HEAR,, JOE JACKSON "LOOK SHARP!"
@Mirtillas12 жыл бұрын
It’s so refreshing to find review of lesser known artists such as Joe Jackson. I always felt that his music was underrated especially during the time where he could have been more successful but his limelight was somehow overshadowed by the likes of Billy Joel and Elvis Costello. Another song that I highly advise to listen to is “Down to London” from the 1987 record called “Blaze of glory”.
@palantir1353 жыл бұрын
I love Joe Jackson. Sharp lyrics as always. And his voice tells you everything about the emotions. I also can recommend the albums: Night and day Big world Body and soul
@belgand55553 жыл бұрын
Was an amazing time.. Look Sharp, Sunday Paper.. I’m glad you get to experience this second time around! 😎
@zenpuppy60253 жыл бұрын
Heart of Ice by Joe Jackson is one of my favorite songs by him. 😎👍
@AriadneJC3 жыл бұрын
Such a good song. How can anyone not feel in a better mood after hearing this? Love it!
@dchalmers93313 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Richard Thompson song "Don't Tempt Me" that has the priceless line "Get your mittens off my gal or you'll end up as mincemeat pal".
@deanwolfechannel3 жыл бұрын
He had an awesome 3 sided live album didnt he? Hes a great all around musician songwriter
@murdockreviews3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dean. Relaxing on other reaction channels? 😆 That's cool. Saw JJ live several years ago. Great gig.
@StephenCaudillPhoto3 жыл бұрын
My favorite JJ album. Short, but not a clinker in sight.
@countduckula99773 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! Thanks for posting this. One of my fave tracks from Joe along with "Stepping Out".
@melvinwomack37173 жыл бұрын
And the band wore blue shirts by Joe Jackson Check it out
@daneng36413 жыл бұрын
The sentiments expressed so eloquently in this song, I couldn't agree with more, especially as a teen when it was released.
@sarahzentexas3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh, I love Joe Jackson. Those were the days ❤️
@thedarksiderebel3 жыл бұрын
He still makes music! His last album is solid
@sean---the-other-one3 жыл бұрын
Joe is awesome. Sophisticated and punk at the same time. I love the tone of Graham Many’s bass.
@daremo52843 жыл бұрын
Ya gotta keep going on this album, especially "Happy Loving Couples" and "Time"
@An_Cat_Dubh3 жыл бұрын
Great song, great arrangement. This whole album is worthwhile. Cat Stevens was also said to be one of the inspirations for this song. FYI: Warren Beatty was once an A-list star, as well as film director and writer. Some of his most worthwhile films are: Bonnie and Clyde McCabe & Mrs. Miller Shampoo Reds Bugsy Dick Tracy Heaven Can Wait
@rosmeeker19643 жыл бұрын
I really liked this at the time. It stood out for not being overly worked and produced.
@HeatherErin3 жыл бұрын
Keep going with Joe Jackson! He is such his own vibe. Next up definitely do Look Sharp! 🔥
@keithdixon75083 жыл бұрын
A great song packed with great British humour! (The exact thing us Brits with bruised male egos say!)
@capecyn3 жыл бұрын
Fun song! Thanks for that blast from the past Justin!
@ruthlessjv12012 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was at boarding school in Sydney in the 80's when he was touring Australia. He was jogging around the oval where we were playing hockey, I recognised him screamed out "that's Joe Jackson" next thing there's a bunch of school chasing him around the oval with hockey sticks screaming. Poor guy, but it funny though.
@joelliebler56903 жыл бұрын
Huge hit great tune musically and vocals!
@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax3 жыл бұрын
"Real Men" by Joe Jackson is brilliant and one of my faves of his. I love his music anyway!!
@markfeggeler34793 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite all time albums. A masterful marriage of punk and pop. The other JJ album I go back to frequently is his fourth one titled Jumpin’ Jive.
@jfergs.33023 жыл бұрын
As singer songwriters go, JJ's pretty good. This his first single, and did pretty well. In the midst of punk, this was a breath of fresh air. Good tune, nicely sung, and has aged well. He'd get cast in the New Wave mold, but this just sounds like good, old fashioned (in a good way) composing. Good stuff.
@iainweller4523 жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved his song “ It’s Different for Girls” definitely worth checking out
@TheFoxtrotDuke3 жыл бұрын
You should listen to the other Joe Jackson sides too: The verdict and Losaida fromthe album "Body and soul" Soul kiss, Big world and Man in the street from the album Big world" Slow song from "Night and day" Tomorrow world , Sentimental thing Acropolis now and Evil empire from "Blaze of glory" and then something from his experimental albums "Night music" "Heaven and hell" then something from the album "Night and day 2" ( Hell of a town , Just because..., Happy land, Love got lost) You are in for a lot of surprises. JJ is one underrated genius.
@EdwardGregoryNYC3 жыл бұрын
Such lyrics. This song is a great example of the '50s influence on New Wave and Punk. This could easily have been a Four Seasons song.
@jasonblake17593 жыл бұрын
Tuned in to the Casey Kasem American Top 40 broadcast from 7/14/79 on Siriusxm today. This song at the 35 position and climbing up the charts. Two other songs featured on this chart you should check out are “Mama Can’t Buy You Love” by Elton John and “Can’t Stand It No More” by Peter Frampton!
@imtallpaul3 жыл бұрын
A girl broke up with me junior year. About a week later my friends and I saw her out with her new guy and at THAT MOMENT this song came on the radio!
@wendyt79583 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson is so talented....you must give a listen to "Different for Girls"...my absolute favorite
@belgand55553 жыл бұрын
People used to sing this to me all the time lol! It’s a great song!!💖🎧💖
@happymethehappyone83003 жыл бұрын
Speaking Of Punk Influencers,, MOJO NIXON "SHE'S ALL LIQUORED UP"..Trust Me,, We Have All Been With Or Known This Girl..A Classic Must Hear.
@tomekstrand19883 жыл бұрын
And make sure to check out his live version of this acapella.
@macsdaddy943 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson is absolutely brilliant! You should give a listen to his Big World album which was recorded as a live performance and not as a studio album. Also, Warren Zevon is often overlooked. Please listen to his Excitable Boy album.
@foxholeatheist19143 жыл бұрын
I would recommend "Got the Time" from the same album at least for some tasty Graham Maby bass playing.
@kblixt3 жыл бұрын
Has a 90s vibe even though it’s from the 80s
@kimoakleaf97833 жыл бұрын
I can totally relate to this, great song and always up for a singalong to the chorus. Thanks for the upload
@markgatica123 жыл бұрын
Good video Justin. This album is a sensible place to start with Joe, but he gets better a few albums in. Funny story: I saw Joe Jackson in 1982, I believe. At one point in the show all the band members put down their instruments and joined Joe to form a semi-circle at the center of the stage. They broke into an a capella version of "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" Well, the audience knew this song by heart, of course, and started singing along. A few bars into it and the audience was not singing at the same tempo as as the band and by the midway point of the song the band had slowed down to join the audience, which had more or less high-jacked the song. When it finally ended I could see the disgust on Joe's face. He was pissed at the band for ceding control of the performance to the audience. He resumed the show, but had a real saucy attitude for the next 2 or 3 songs. The band members avoided looking at him eye to eye. I was in the second row of the auditorium and saw all of this quite clearly, but I don't now how much people further behind me picked up.
@jasperdevries17263 жыл бұрын
One more track! Fools in love ;)
@daveking93933 жыл бұрын
Nice flash back. Love when this tune comes on the radio. Been awhile. Thanks!
@happymethehappyone83003 жыл бұрын
THE DEAD MILKMEN "PUNK ROCK GIRL"..A FUN TRUE PUNK CLASSIC (Mojo Nixon Is Mentioned In This One)
@glibmedley23143 жыл бұрын
People are bound to mention other great lyricists of that time, so I'll mention Lloyd Cole -- try Rattlesnakes or Perfect Skin.
@jeremyb56403 жыл бұрын
I love 'Lost Weekend' too - not least for that gorgeous jangly guitar.
@Pixelologist3 жыл бұрын
This entire album is 🔥
@davidchaplain67483 жыл бұрын
I know you're a fan of the Bass. Please consider Joe Jackson's "I'm the Man" from the album of the same name. Best bass part ever.
@Pcrimson13 жыл бұрын
Please do more Joe, he was tagged as an Elvis Costello copy, but he's his own man with massage talent. Check out some tracks from his next album, the title track "I'm the Man", "It's Different for Girls" and "Friday ". These songs have great lyrics and the music is great!
@hotblackdesiato30223 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@JeromeDukes3 жыл бұрын
Simply a classic, it's crazy you know the song and most of the lyrics but don't know who's the artist.
@jasontharp6993 жыл бұрын
Great song, but I've heard it too much from the soundtrack to There's Something About Mary. Which I bought for the Jonathan Richman (formerly of The Modern Lovers) songs, but ended up loving the whole thing from playing it a lot at the book store where I used to work.
@HippoYnYGlaw3 жыл бұрын
Time 4 Roadrunner ? ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX?
@angelicamarch34078 ай бұрын
Genius!!!
@garysmith56413 жыл бұрын
my Favourite Kareoke song
@blitztim64163 жыл бұрын
Now do 'Look Sharp'. This song will stick with you.