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[@lifemusic1980]

Joe Jackson is criminally underrated!!!! This is one of my favorite songs.

[@jenglishg]

+1000 !!!

[@donaldpennington7646]

I AGREE! Very underrated!

[@shrews12001]

Yes and yes

[@joesachenbacher2676]

I agree I love this song feels like Friday night. Sad thing is I hated it when it came out in the early 80s

[@joesachenbacher2676]

Has a lot of early 80 songs I now love

[@DigitalShark99]

I read an interview with Joe Jackson (who is from England) where Joe said, "Americans have the greatest music in the world -- jazz -- right under their noses -- and they don't even realize it."

[@IDIGOASIS]

Jazz was your parent's music when we didn't appreciate it. Then it became our music when it was too late to appreciate it.

[@d2dar459]

Keith Richards also said something similar 👍🏽💯

[@DigitalShark99]

@@d2dar459 Keith was probably talking about the Blues -- also a valid observation.

[@2K-Tan]

Absolutely too true.. I played the Trumpet in High School band and fell in love with Jazz. Had to do "Jazz" Band but it was worth it.

[@d2dar459]

@@DigitalShark99 U know what, ur right, he was talking about the Blues. It was on some documentary but I forgot the name of it.

[@flinx649]

This song brings back memories of my youth that cannot be easily explained.... in some ways it is magical.... can't verbalize it.

[@willynilly2545]

It's nostalgia.

[@jayweir6375]

I think I understand

[@perrynelson4254]

I know that feeling

[@wackywaitresslv2786]

I understand

[@Paul_Halicki]

The video tells a dual Cinderella story- the maid imagining Steppin' Out, and even Joe as the male counterpart. And I don't care, he's just badass good.

[@goodtalker]

I am retired and work at a Lowes in Southern California. I am almost 60 years old. This song came on the other day and the youngsters were saying, "Damn, that new song is on again!" I told them it came just after I got out of high school. They couldn't believe it was so old.

[@DavidMartinez-ck6jp]

If only the teens these days

[@goodtalker]

70s and 80s.....great, great songs in those days!@@DavidMartinez-ck6jp

[@chipdamutt108]

When this video was in heavy rotation on MTV in 1983 I was literally sleeping on a barroom floor. By a crazy stroke of luck some friends dropped me off at a bar I never would have gone to. Sitting at the bar was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. We ended up shooting pool then leaving together and the story began. I didn't have two nickels to rub together, but she saw something in me. I'd watch this video and fantasize about taking her out and showing her the night she deserved. Lots of stuff happened between then and now. We never stopped loving each other and never lost touch. Finally the stars aligned and I was going to move south so we could do the things we'd talked about doing. I came down for my interview the same week she was being diagnosed with cancer. I moved to FL in time to support her through her illness. She's been gone over four years now. Thanks for doing this song Jamel.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Beautiful and sad story too...

[@deebrown4877]

83', yep!! I was 9, and I remember they played they hell out of this on MTV...AND FOR GOOD REASON!!🎵🎶🎼🎶🎼🎼🎵🎶👍👍👍👍👍

[@haggisturtles8957]

Thank you for sharing. Music truly brings people together ❤ blessings for you and your family

[@marzilyas]

"in 1983 I was literally sleeping on a barroom floor." - no one alive today that can use a computer

[@CryssLuvsMuzik]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fanman8102]

Joe Jackson - “We, so tired of all the darkness in our life’s. We, are young but getting old before our time.” Excellent!

[@Muck006]

"We leave the TV and the Radio behind ..."

[@dwaynes6330]

Yesss

[@mke7183]

That’s my favorite line too!

[@joao_1986]

Very relevant in these times

[@Cobralalalala]

I miss the days when dudes who look like that could become pop stars.

[@SBzKillFrenzy]

@viaductdreams No...they mean when looks didnt matter much

[@mikestevenson576]

Lewis Capaldi, anyone?

[@Brewnoe]

@Rush ?

[@illegal_space_alien]

@@SBzKillFrenzy Christopher Cross said in an interview that MTV is what killed his career, because nobody wants to see the fat guy up there singing about love.

[@NoCanDu]

@@illegal_space_alien Love him. Great guy.

[@stevea3936]

You have to admit for the early 80’s, Joe absolutely killed it with that beat! The bass line and the keyboards are tight!

[@oldermusiclover]

have just read that he did all the instruments and used a drum machine

[@Vinnie-cv5qv]

Joe Jackson is a genius. He was ahead of his time with many of his recordings.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Not really Vinnie

[@shugahcaine4137]

Upbeat, fun music. Great artist.

[@kenjepson1908]

I could not agree more.

[@bigdaddy2123]

I don’t know about ahead of his time but he definitely was diverse. If you get a best of cd from him you may almost feel it’s different artists on there

[@mtd1089]

So was Gary Neuman with his hit song “Cars”

[@vitchr]

Oh yes he is discovering Joe Jackson. ✅

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Finally! 🤔 Wonder how long b4 we get reactions to JJs early stuff? He's gonna go #BeatCrazy 🤣 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@cleggbancroft]

Really can't have the 80s without this song, lol. My opinion.

[@danfreeman5301]

Any relation to Kate?

[@jodyrewa688]

One of my fave songs and videos

[@jodyrewa688]

I got dressed to this song before prom 😂

[@dalemcilwain]

This is one of those forgotten gems! This song was released in August, 1982. The music video was recorded around the same time. It was shot in one night at the St. Regis Hotel in New York. I was 11 years old when the single was released. I actually thought recently the housekeeper was portrayed by a young Julia Roberts. I'm wrong. Steppin' Out had a different meaning back then. It meant just going out and having fun and enjoying yourself. I must admit I've done karaoke on this song with a shipmate from Great Britain. I was stocked to see people actually dancing to this song at the bar we was at.

[@letitbesummer6536]

“We are tired of all the darkness in our lives” ! I love that line!

[@brucegrossman3531]

The look never disappoints when he recognized it.

[@mjw1976]

I know, right?! Those "OHHHHHH!!!" moments are my favorite part of these videos.

[@nickydenning6988]

Love his face when the penny drops! 😊

[@musicman9914]

LOL

[@Anarchouettisme]

That's a big part of why I'm here every day 😂

[@louisavevers9709]

I know! I love it!! He has the best expressions. Oh and this is a cool song! Ty for having a great channel!

[@RicoBurghFan]

Joe Jackson had so many great songs,, Is She Really Goin Out With Him, Real Men, I'm The Man etc etc. Seriously anything off his first two albums is gold.

[@brucegrossman3531]

Right and wrong

[@UltraV420]

"One To One" . Beautiful song by him.

[@IanIsrael]

Got The Time.

[@Poss1]

"T.V. Age" How right that one is!

[@ronnelson7828]

"I'm the Man" and "On Your Radio" are early Joe Jackson favorites.

[@jeremygeorgia4943]

I never would have expected a reaction to this song on KZbin - especially not these days. I'm even surprised people remember it & have even recommended it. In its day, it seemed to me like a song that many were likely aware of, but maybe they didn't know they were aware of it. You'd probably hear it in restaurants, elevators, and malls, but you probably wouldn't find that many that would wear Joe Jackson T-shirts, or sing it aloud, when it was on the radio. It was catchy in a different way, than something like "Our House". Still, I think it's a hidden gem, for those that find it, remember it, or have rediscovered it. A good companion to this is the song "Breaking us in Two", which also happened to make it to MTV in video form. I am glad to find out that other people have remembered this song.

[@carlamunne3403]

I have always loved this song since it first came out when I was 13. I was the only one I know of that listened to it! Joe Jackson is so underrated it’s almost criminal

[@eduardogonzaleznieto729]

Catchy is the perfect word for this song

[@chrispoe5534]

“Music unites... I’m just trying to do my part.” Man that’s so right on the mark. God bless you.

[@ClassicRock-SER]

AMEN ‼️💯

[@TheEzsailor]

Joe Jackson's "You Can't Get What You Want" He plays a saxophone too. Very talented musician.

[@blackcougar1959]

That funky jazz groove was EVERYTHING!!!!

[@KingFahtah]

Body and soul is an underrated album in general.

[@titools4375]

Oh man! I have a playlist from the 80's I've been working on and right now I'll go check that suggestion of yours

[@uncabuzz118]

Sometimes a song makes you dash to the record store to purchase the album. Thats what happened with "Steppin' Out" back in 1982. It also happened in 1985 with Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years". Even at age 70 I'm moving my shoulders like you Jamal! Keep on truckin".

[@cityhonors1]

For me it was 'Is She Really Going Out With Him' after seeing JJ perform on Saturday Night Live! 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@ronsmith5573]

Amen brother. Knocked your sox off the first time you heard it.

[@popeyekhan]

This song captures some magic that words can’t add to, and you Jamel are getting it. Joe Jackson’s pinnacle at least as far as pop releases. Emotion and and a beat.

[@traci4187]

One of my all-time favorite songs. I can listen to this anytime, anyplace.

[@yaakd]

Joe Jackson’s voice and sound is uniquely his. Love this song.

[@tobinhopkins9308]

Reminds me of Elvis Costello (Peace, Love And Understanding)

[@pepitoperez9616]

"You can't get what you want" is another great hit by Joe Jackson.

[@cleggbancroft]

Breakin Us in Two as well. Great composition.

[@pinehawk9600]

@@cleggbancroft oh yes!

[@cheznardi]

Yes! Love that too! Next review! 👍🏾❤️

[@carsonbench3709]

Fools in Love. That's a good one, too.

[@davidwebb091370]

this song was popular in the Philippines back in the day. this song and also his other song, Breaking Us in Two.

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

40th anniversary of single release is this year ,:-0

[@calvinjackson8110]

This song is the embodiment of the 80's. My heart just race when I hear it. Glad to see another black man getting into it. I remember hearing it in department stores and I would linger in the stores just to hear all of it.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

One of the great overlooked songs of the 80s. Not so much overlooked back then, but maybe not given the respect it deserves in retrospect.

[@stardroplet9499]

DroverChicago True! I discovered this song only like 2 years ago. It’s wonderful! I have it in my “night time drive” playlist because it’s so calming in a fun way. Love the lyrics too.

[@Crimsonams]

I always found it funny that it didn't get a lot of radio airplay, but I remember it being in heavy rotation on MTV. You know, back when they played music videos? 😉

[@c.j.colbert6656]

Very overlooked. I was surprised but very pleased to see it here.

[@stardroplet9499]

Crimsonams true

[@stardroplet9499]

C. J. Colbert indeed very overlooked

[@GJRight]

Joe Jackson, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?”

[@robertcraane7910]

differnt for girls

[@xladydriver]

Agreed .....best song IMO

[@jrobertlysaght]

I always liked 'play us a slow song', last track on this album

[@snapdragonfly6652]

All gems from a great album

[@LeosHouse]

“Always Something Breaking Us Into” is another great song by him.

[@literallyshaking8019]

This is one of the most 80s sounding songs ever. It’s perfect.

[@MadameRaven1]

OMG I haven't heard this song in decades. Every word remembered.

[@tophers3756]

Same here.

[@patrickq7489]

Me too.

[@back2black717]

Isn't it great? I'm so glad he likes these songs!!! It was a great time to be young!

[@katemaxwell2804]

It was, wasn't it??? Kids today don't know what they missed, but every generation says that, right?

[@MegaMathguru]

One of my favorite 80's tunes! Level 42's "Something about You" and A Flock of Seagulls tune, "Space Age Love Song" were two others.

[@primeminister66]

Something about you' is a great song! Around 85 or 86?...

[@MegaMathguru]

@@primeminister66I think "Space Age Love Song" and "Steppin' Out" were released in 1982 and "Something about You" was indeed released in 1985.

[@primeminister66]

@@MegaMathguru Good stuff!

[@cheznardi]

Level 42 was ‘the’ group! My London days....Lessons In Love!

[@ViciousAlienKlown]

Yeah, both of those songs are great with an awesome vibe.

[@greggibson9122]

I love this groove. The music gives you the feel of the fast moving life of New York City, the blinking city lights. And what I like best in s that Joe himself shows up just enough to represent. He's not afraid to give the actors the bulk of the video while he shows up sparradically to sell the story. A masterful work.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Dude i love your reaction. So positive and full of what we all need these days, good vibes. Stay cool and keep em coming. God bless.

[@djfrank68]

As a teenager, I couldn't stand Joe Jackson. As I got older I appreciated how good he really was.

[@jacksdjfam]

Same

[@aerynsunx]

Hey Jamel! Definitely from the 80's. This is great. Please consider these other Joe Jackson tunes: "Is She Really Going Out With Him", "Breaking Us in Two", "Look Sharp", and "It's Different for Girls". In his lyrics, Joe showed how he could be vulnerable and confrontational at the same time. It's a fine line that few have the skill to walk. Thanks, Jamel. ✌🏼out!

[@cityhonors1]

😒.... add 'Sunday Papers' to that list dude.... ☺️🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@vinceedwards3978]

Oh yeah, Sunday Papers!!!! Got the Time!!!! Even Anthrax covers that song!!!

[@markydkiehl]

breaking us in two, great one

[@jeannettesummers1884]

I remember my mom driving us into los Angeles every morning as the sun was just coming up, to drop my step dad off at Paramount studios where he worked. This song was always playing as we drove on the 405.

[@Lloyd1885]

What a song to drive to...👍🏾

[@brianregan75]

Nostalgia is magical🤩

[@demonicsweaters]

Night And Day, this whole album is one of my favorites of all time. It's just one of those magical records. His SNL performances from these era are top notch.

[@greerphillips4756]

Ommmmg my childhood This song is SO underrated.

[@pamelahewlett1750]

You just made my day!!, Alan Parsons Project and Joe Jackson in the same day 😍😭😍 thank you!!!❤

[@silvergirl2847]

Icame to KZbin tofindthis song and got distracted with Joe Jackson 🙃

[@Isleofskye]

3 Weeks ago Alan Parsons meant little to me. Just a name I had heard in London over my 66 years but never heard him play and then in my recommendations came Sirius/Eye In The Sky and I made a great new discovery which is weird as I have nearly 3,000 records. Better late then never. As for JJ I remember this and it is in my Top 30 of all-time favourites :)

[@jimnotman6902]

No doubt! From my time - makes me feel young again 😎

[@garystevens8623]

@@Isleofskye saw him do a concert in a small, less than1200 seat auditorium, maybe 10yrs ago. Did the entire " Turn of a Friendly Card " album. Awesome!

[@donnavickers6058]

The shimmery sounds just carry me away on a cloud of nostalgia.

[@brianregan75]

Beautifully said. Same ✨✨

[@juaneato]

Criminally underrated masterpiece. This song is a portal to that time and your imagination.

[@daxdynamite2750]

Joe Jackson is one of my top ten artists of all time. I could listen to him all day every day. I'm not even gonna throw out recommendations because he has TOO MANY GREAT SONGS to choose from. You do you and discover this gem of a man at your own pace, Jamel.

[@soapytiger]

💯

[@stephanieyee9784]

Ditto!

[@hottubz1965]

^^^^ what they said.

[@hotlobstahvids]

This is crazy. Brought my girlfriend Laurie(in my Red VW GTI...oh yeah) to a Joe Jackson concert in San Diego(Howard Jones opened!)in 1985. Now married 35 years. Kinda unreal

[@oreally8605]

When times were innocent. I'm 53, I grew up on JJ The first two Joe Jackson albums you can pick any tune. "I'm the man" & "look sharp." Best two albums of 1978.

[@georgejeffries3566]

I wore out both these albums too. Graham Maby’s bass playing is infectious.

[@midtownkitten483]

“Not Michael Jacksons’s dad” 🤣

[@PrAnG2000]

I still play this up to today. Grew up on this choon. Reminds me of driving in my Dad's car when I was a kid. This song is so emotional you could end up in tears. Beautiful.

[@puressenceuk35]

Check out "Different for Girls" and "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" two more great tracks from Joe

[@oreally8605]

DEFINITELY Different for girls

[@crashendo911]

yeah! Diffrent for girls ... and dirty martini! :)

[@titools4375]

That's why I love the 80's, seriously so many great songs can't even put my finger on one or a few, they're all great and thanks for that suggestion, to be honest none of those 2 you suggested I know, but is never, ever too late and I'm sure will add them to my playlist that I've been working on for quite some time now, greetings from Guatemala.

[@Stevieboy130664]

A largely forgotten singer-songwriter genius.

[@jeffcobb2734]

Joe Jackson rabbit hole: Is She Really Going Out With Him? Different for Girls Another World Breaking Us in Two I'm the Man You Can't Get What You Want

[@ricktassone6529]

Yessssssss! Love this. So unique. I think Joe Jackson is highly underrated. Jamal you are correct “ such a groove “. 🎧🎶

[@ricktassone6529]

Rachel Lacow I think you are right. 🎧🎶

[@andreac37]

Love this song & the way it makes me feel so much. I long for the happier & simpler times of the 80s (and 90s) when I was growing up. 💕

[@spacetoilet]

I always loved this song. The whole thing is just perfect. I get chills all the way through, because I was young then. Sounds and smells are far more Powerful for bringing me back than even images or video.

[@CryssLuvsMuzik]

Joe Jackson "Breaking Us In Two". Gorgeous song.

[@FocalPointPhotographyLLC]

I remember hearing this song as a child and thought it was awesome...as the years have gone by I've really come to appreciate how killer this song is. That intro is amazing and the bass is off the hook!

[@thehomefront1905]

In a yellow Taxi turn to me and smile, I absolutely love that line.

[@samsmith4216]

Joe Jackson created his own basket after this period. He wrote serious compositions and removed himself from the Pop world. Look him up.

[@GT-ry1cv]

The 80s was a more innocent time, "steppin out" was just going out on the town.

[@Jim-ix1xf]

I remember in '78 when the single "Is She Really Going Out with Him" came out, it was so original, never heard anything like it, bought the album and every song was good, raw sort of punk feeling but with great melodies. Really great album.

[@louisehill7681]

My favorite song ever . Remember when it first hit the radio! Give me a natural high!! Love your message Jamel!! Keep it going ! I’m a fan!

[@ElectricSoulShow]

The 1980s was the best decade for Pop music. Its even stronger than the 1960s, ad that is saying something -Try this · Joe Jackson - Its different for girls - 1979/1980. You will not be disappointed!

[@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA]

I listened to this while getting dressed. For high school. Morning radio.

[@TheMarsgia]

What state? I remember the same listening to KROQ With Richard BLADES

[@blackcougar1959]

@@TheMarsgia. Aussie, Richard Blade was one of my favorite radio personalities on KROQ. Do you remember, "The Swedish Eagle", and "The Poor Man"? Those were great times, music wise and that alternative music station was a mainstay in my household for a very long time.

[@TheMarsgia]

@@blackcougar1959 Oh yes I do remember all this characters. Poor man still poor living on the beach promoting west t-shirt contest. the only one that is still big from that era is Dr. Drews remember he did a show on Sunday night about relationships and drugs

[@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA]

Further reminding me how most local radio was always better than my city of Montreal. CHOM FM was the only Rock station, and from 1982 onwards, it just got worse as it played more 80s crap, and less of everything that came before. I stuck with records and tapes, and knowing when the better late-night DJs came on. Radio was the BEST when I would travel down to the US. Other than that, it took a University station called CKUT until 1987 to finally come into existence and provide me with LOTS of new musical choices! Literally saved me like KZbin and reactions can save the musically starved today. Peace.

[@ladyjane8855]

"Leave the TV and radio behind". Now he'd have to add phone and IPod to the lyrics 😂

[@MrMytube914]

Thanks it’s been a good time hanging out and enjoying great music with you 😎😎😎

[@francissanchez6345]

Hit from 1982, love this song.

[@JessieMouse8]

This song is my FAVORITE song of the 80's. I know that there are tons of amazing songs from the 80's and I am a huge fan of the music of the 1980's but there's something about this song that brings me back to my childhood and watching MTV in my room and it just hits me in all the feels haha.

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

It was one of my favorite first songs I ever heard. It is also STILL one of my fav songs ever. I don't know what it is about this song..but I love it.

[@JessieMouse8]

@@pistachiosandpopcorn7146 Me too!! I was 7 years old when this song came out and I was just instantly in love with it. It still gives me chills when I listen to it haha. I love how music can bring you to places or makes you feel things down to your core. Love it😊

[@fitzgivesfits1]

Joe's version of "Jumpin' Jive" and "Always breaking us in two".

[@kozmikslop9663]

I 've always liked Breaking Us In Two, maybe because it sounds like Badfinger's Day After Day.

[@lynnlynn9124]

@@kozmikslop9663 I never know names of artists but Breaking Us In Two was great. I'm just learning it was Joe.

[@LS1Cobra]

Jumpin' Jive is a great track.

[@BeastrealDT]

💖💖💖 this song. 💖💖💖 So bright and full of life. You cannot help but move. Reminds ME of the night after it rains and everything glistens from the city lights.

[@kurtiklaas]

Joe Jackson is one of the best live performer ever. I saw several concerts in different settings, last time two years ago performing his new album. He is funny, serious, a wionderful musician. Special on the last concert. He had an opeing act before his Joe Jackson Band concert - a solo performance of his own. It was fantastic!!

[@matts6272]

Bass player gets a workout in this one! Check out "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Breaking Us in Two"

[@cityhonors1]

.... and 'Sunday Papers'. I warm up with my Bass to that. 🤗🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@vinniecella4786]

"One more time" is a good one also

[@cityhonors1]

@@vinniecella4786 say your leaving! 🙄 can't hear the phrase 1 more time without immediately shouting that! 🤣😂🤣😂🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@bluegreenglue6565]

God, I love this song!! I liked it when I was 13, and even more so [mumble mumble] years later.

[@MeiZu0606]

This song it's amazing thanks for make this reaction, Joe Jackson it's awesome composer!!!

[@mikestas8884]

Oh the memories of when I was a young man - Love Joe Jackson and love this song. When you had to wear a tie to get into a club and they played slow dances at the end of the night - Magical

[@andrewtrotter9023]

Gotta do “You Can’t Get What You Want” from Jackson’s 1984 record Heart and Soul. The horn intro will knock you down. Recorded in an old brick warehouse and the sound was gigantic.

[@dayokefentse8228]

This is the only tune I think of for JJ. Hope he does it! /d

[@peterbutler1113]

"Fools In Love" and "Is She Really Going Out With Him" - MUSTS ! Brings me such joy to seeing you love and experience the music I loved and grew up on ! And the fact that you enjoy RUSH is music to my ears as they were my favorite for so many years you have no idea. Sending you much love from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

[@josephowens4789]

FOOLS IN LOVE

[@natsienat]

I am so glad that you reacted to this song. This is my favorite song ever. Thank you so very very much for this ❤and thank you for the wonderful upliftment to my day. You are a special person

[@Flipmignon100]

Joe Jackson is a master musician, songwriter, musical stylist, performer, and educator. If you ever manage to go one of his concerts, he will spend time between (and sometimes during) songs describing the creative process, and musical theory behind the performance. He has been working since the 1970's and he continues to make wildly creative, tuneful, but uncommercial albums. His fans, and he has many worldwide, are fanatics, and for good reason. .

[@clupus63]

"how many got dressed to this song?" Guilty as charged. I was in college when this came out.

[@christinevergona4524]

No guilt. Just a lot of great times! 😈🌹😈

[@dinahmorris8759]

im 65 so i dont go out so much but i am falling for a guy and the energy is still the same!!!!!! yum!

[@rosanajaquez3274]

Eighth grade prom for me. I had this and Swing Out Sister on a mix tape. Fun times!! Also recommending "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Breakin Us In Two".

[@brbailey]

This was Spring 1983. I was a freshman at UNC. Loved this song.

[@MrPooch1967]

Big Man, this a great reaction to an extremely talented musician. There are so many great for you to dive into. 👍🏻✌🏻💯

[@toddwoods582]

One of those songs that instantly transports you back to memories and the way things were.

[@robert07787183]

This an iconic song of the 80s in the UK. Dressed up and hitting the town. Loved the 80s. Takes me back.

[@primeminister66]

This was my ish back in 84'

[@paulflores1144]

Enjoyed this video..I recommend Elvis Costello-Watching The Detectives

[@djardine2520]

Good call. Joe Jackson definitely learned a thing or two from Elvis. I'd also suggest Everyday I Write the Book, Alison, Pump it Up, Radio Radio, Accidents Will Happen, Ship Building, Indoor Fireworks...so many great Costello tunes.

[@abmqa]

Also Everyday I Write The Book, Pump It Up, Alison...so many good tunes...

[@bradsmack1]

Or, as we in the retail record biz back in the day used to call it: "Washing the Defectives"!

[@djardine2520]

@@rachel-in-the-208 that song was written for his grandmother, if memory serves.

[@djardine2520]

@@rachel-in-the-208 Cool! Elvis Costello is one of our great artists.

[@jwaldhelm]

Nice to see you doing some Joe Jackson - a prolific, talented artist. Many, many great songs.

[@deanajamroz1182]

I forgot how much I LOVE this song! Thanks for the boost I needed this AM!

[@HappyInSantaMarta]

thing about Joe Jackson, every CD is a different genre, country, jazz, dance, rock, blues, etc

[@kevdmiller]

Yep! He chased pop success for a while then said "screw it...I'm gonna de whatever I feel inspired to do!"

[@bearblackhawk9362]

His hip hop album slays!

[@michaelrodriguez1123]

Joe Jackson: Is she really going out with him?

[@trikkerman1]

that is a worn-out radio song.

[@annother3350]

@@trikkerman1 Not in the UK -- havent heard it for about 30 years

[@ThisGuy76]

Don't you know that it's Different for Girls?

[@icekube0193]

Yes. His best

[@j_karma]

Anything off of "Look Sharp!" -- One More Time, Sunday Papers, etc... -- great album.

[@dianaprobst3157]

I was a teenager when this was released, and remember this video from MTV. I always liked the song, but I have come to appreciate it more as I grow older. The whole "getting old before our time" going along with the man & woman in the video dreaming of the life they wish they could have...it resonates. I love the driving rhythm & piano, too.

[@rickvalencia5546]

Joe Jackson, one of a kind voice. Unique and beautiful.

[@Jessicat76]

I was a kid in the 80’s when this came out. My memory is going with my parents and sister to my Big Granny’s house and this song came on in the car. I was probably 8-9 years old.

[@TheEzsailor]

Thanks , Jamel, for playing all these wonderful songs.

[@amandacorrin]

1982 and I'm still obsessed with that gold and black cape.

[@Colt191173]

Love your enthusiasm towards the different styles of music we grew up with. Even us hard rockers appreciated the talent and writing of a lot of 70's & 80's artists. We could go from Aerosmith to Ambrosia or Zeppelin to Box Scaggs. Talent is Talent. Keep doing what you do, we love it.

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

"It's Different for Girls" is the Joe Jackson song I'd really like to hear you react to.

[@robertcraane7910]

Me too!

[@markgatica12]

If you're going to continue with Joe Jackson, try "A Slow Song", "Beat Crazy", "Breaking Us In Two."

[@dee1458]

*I MISS YOU 82!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* *Steppin' Out is near the top of my Eighties Faves --- along with Forget Me Nots by Patrice Rushen and Love Come Down by Evelyn "Champagne" King.* So Eighties Glorious! And the absolutely mesmerizing Korg KR-55 synth melody ---- oh so deliciously and melancholically 80s!

[@toniowilliamkellyjennifer2676]

I was a teenager when this came out and whenever i hear this song I think of New York... especially 80s ny but now 30 plus years later i still love the song and still love NY

[@titools4375]

This 80's music goes straight into my soul and makes me feel like ran into my first love and was left speechless at the very sight of it, you just made my day with this reaction. Please react to "Head Over Heels" by Tears For Fears, the true meaning of 80's music is in them or can also react to "It's my life" by Talk Talk, Mark Holis' legacy, of course there's more from him but this one is a good, awesome start.

[@Skorpio420]

"It's My Life" or "Life Is What You Make It."

[@titools4375]

@@Skorpio420 A LITTLE TOO LATE... but "Living in another wolrd" live version of course

[@dibbs9814]

You have to check out some Howard Jones tunes: -- What is Love -- Things Can Only Get Better -- Life In One Day -- No One Is To Blame -- New Song

[@jeanfrancis8121]

He's going to love the video for "Everlasting Love". 😉

[@amyk9175]

Yesss

[@agresticumbra]

My fav is “What Is Love”, hubby’s is “No One Is To Blame”, and one of my best friend’s “New Song”.

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Please Jamel don't listen to Howard Jones. Joe Jackson =Yes. Jones= naaaah. It'll put you off white musicians forever.

[@williamdonaldson9167]

Classic song I discovered it in a retail store I worked at too. Love it I didn’t even think I was old enough to appreciate a song like this but wow. I can watch and listen to this song forever.

[@jamesbainton8090]

This was a massive tune in the 80s.Great song writing. Thanks Joe.

[@kenperk9854]

He probably recorded this in 1979 but released it in 81 or 2.

[@nonsuch]

"Breaking us in two" needs to be your next JJ song.

[@mellamell7441]

Absolutely!

[@b00jen81]

Came here to say this!

[@ammaleslie509]

Breaking us in two--that is a SERIOUS slow jam!

[@SBzKillFrenzy]

Never heard it but thanks to you I'm gonna give this a listen

[@nonsuch]

@@SBzKillFrenzy It's probably my favorite song of his. Please come back and let us know what you thought! :)

[@LucilleBrawl17]

My first memory of this song is when Tony dances with Angela on Who's the Boss?.

[@billofalltrades2633]

One of the greatest songs of my teen years!

[@Radagast-]

Joe Jackson was right up there with the likes of Elvis Costello during Punk's New Wave in the late-70s to early 80s. This is much more pop-oriented, but he's written nocturnes and other classical pieces, and his album of jive covers (Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive (1981)), is well worth looking up.