John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band - Tender Years

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

Perhaps the most underrated and overlooked rock and roll band ever.

[@BobBaker-v9v]

Lol

[@tejastrojan]

@@BobBaker-v9v Bob, reconsider everything you've been taught.

[@michaelwalker5102]

If that sax player doesn’t give you chills,.. you’re quite possibly broken

[@KevinAllmond]

or dead

[@Timbothruster-fh3cw]

Yes!!

[@klyred76]

@@michaelwalker5102 I agree but do think piano at end feels same. I still remember the scene in the movie with the actor playing that part. Im 47yrs old so i was like very little and still remember it.

[@TheeRocker]

then I'm definite;y not broken, lol.

[@dusty7122]

Phenomenal sax

[@daveking8691]

1/14/2024 stilling loving this gem

[@dvldog_]

This is one the most underrated and underappreciated songs ever...

[@algallego]

Not on my song list-- it is neither underrated nor underappreciated-- I listen to it quite frequently-- the WHOLE album is awesome!! One of the most memorable and NEVER forgotten. I have the soundtrack.

[@matthewayala1868]

Sadly yes

[@piedmont1019]

Yes it is! Awesome

[@kellyreiser4737]

Not by me

[@dancullen4647]

It's a beautiful tune, and always should be played to the end, like "purple rain"

[@slygun451]

This song will NEVER die. It’s as timeless as any with very little acknowledgment! This is what music is meant to be

[@Mountaineermike66]

Still listening brother. 40+ years and counting!

[@commonsense3055]

Quite possibly the most under-rated band of all time. True musicians. Fantastic songs. God bless JC & BBB.

[@algallego]

People wrongfully compared them to Bruce Springsteen, saying that they were trying to copy him. This guy (John Cafferty) had a far greater voice, imho! He sang on the Rocky IV soundtrack 'Heart's on Fire.'

[@davidkidd2644]

The Ron Paul Liberty Report.

[@Simon-talks]

THE most underrated band was Eddie and The Cruisers

[@FIXTREME]

Spoken like a true Rhode Islander

[@lordeowstheking]

That's definitely your opinion. You should state it as that.

[@ericaben1156]

My mom passed back in March and this was her favorite song. We send her off while we played this song. One of those songs that calms you down and think of life...RIP MAMA.

[@JP-lp1pn]

Sorry for your loss, Erica. What a nice memory to have. Love this song, too.

[@roxannrose7998]

What a sweet thing to do. His singing Is pure soulful hard rock. I love him.

[@davidkidd2644]

The Ron Paul Liberty Report.

[@DragonlordXV]

Sorry for your loss

[@leeannprice.2318]

Bless your heart

[@sweetstrawberry2470]

I watched Eddie and the cruisers about a million times .. not so much because of the storyline but because I loved the music.. then i bought the album ❤

[@Walter6078]

Check out the music from Eddie and the cruisers 2 Eddie Lives. Music is just as good.. never got any air play. Movie is also good. I think you will like the sequel

[@chrisa7637]

Marisol. The music is one of a kind. Not to forget! Beautiful music. Beautiful sound!

[@jdodport]

It's too bad you never saw the band play live at the beach in Narragansett. Best bar band ever saw.

[@jim6025]

Same here. The sound track is ageless.

[@dusty7122]

​@@jdodport without a doubt native Rhode Islander here

[@w.rustylane5650]

One of the best rock 'n roll saxes ever! These guys rock. My wife calls this "beach music" and she's always hounding me to go to the beach when she hears this. One of the best sounding "oldies" bands of all times.

[@alarmfannh]

Michael “Tunes” Antunes was the only band member featured in Eddie and The Cruisers. He played Wendell.

[@bivie4233]

Have you gone to the beach with your wife yet?...GO!....Life is short.

[@gc-vz4ib]

Beach music or Carolina Beach music originated at Myrtle Beach and Folly Beach in the late 1950's. It is basic R&B taken to the next level. Being from Charleston, SC I'm just a little bit biased about my beach music....haha.

[@beckstar78]

@@alarmfannh i didn't know he was really in the band wow!

[@w.rustylane5650]

@@alarmfannh Yeah, his name fit him well. I really love his style of sax.

[@sylviahoover2536]

This song reminds of a more innocent time in our lives...the excitement of early Rock N Roll, the dances, the crusin' down the main drag, the slumber parties and sneaking out late to be with friends...love those days and those times. Thanks to you John for this song.

[@RandyC.McBride]

Hello 👋 friend how are you doing today 😃 hope am not bothering you??

[@124BILLION]

2024 who’s here rocking with me and thinking bout the 80s and 90s and fighting away the tears cuz nowadays things are so different

[@klyred76]

Since 6am I been crying them tears. It's now midnight One of those days ...

[@124BILLION]

@@klyred76 today is now Sunday and I’m sure you’re feeling much better…. You got through it, and now you’re stronger

[@danielives379]

Words & Music 🤞

[@klyred76]

@@124BILLION no,but by Monday morning i was.

[@normanalvarez2592]

I'm here with

[@marksims4717]

still loving this in 2024. Takes me back to a better time and place in life.

[@claudiaallen5265]

Brings me to my knees, my sister's favorite song. She died in a car accident and I'll never stop cryin! So beautiful!!

[@chrisstanek3336]

Am sorry for your loss

[@bostonchik1000]

All my prayers

[@chrisstanek3336]

I am sorry

[@tedadams6339]

My condolences 😢

[@landz2154]

The best memories to the best music, thank you ❤

[@RandyC.McBride]

Hello 👋 friend how are you doing today 😃 hope am not bothering you??❤

[@klickssss8246]

In my honest opinion this has to be a underrated song and doesn't get due credit, does that make sense to anyone? I am 54 and have listened to a lot of music over the decades, it just has a pure and simple sound, great voice by John, not overdone in any way, just a glorious song.

[@debiestockburger2483]

67 years young here, one of the best...absolutely!

[@truthhurts1461]

I agree all the way and I am in my 50s as well.

[@eileenparslow2060]

And I'm 70.

[@drucillalucian3613]

It is fantastic it comes on and I find myself lost in jr high school again and the music just takes me away and the next thing you know its hours later

[@markallen6818]

I'm 63 and only found out about this Great Band by watching the movie Eddie and The Cruisers 1 and 2.

[@thomasturugu9844]

Missed the 80's, this song brings back good memories..Hate the world we live in now..😢

[@88Kimberly888]

Same here

[@trinasmith4309]

😢

[@geerterri]

It's still the same world. We just know more about it.

[@rockandroller8352]

and the so called music's horrible I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS...........

[@cyberlux]

Saw them live last night at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Still every bit as good as they were almost 40 years ago. A real treat. Catch ‘em if you can.

[@vostonis]

I loved living here till my girlfriend ODed

[@kelleymylo]

Why don’t they make bands like this anymore!!! Amazing talent!!!

[@manzalone2148]

Because....there is no true talent left. It disappeared in the 90's

[@thebroham5239]

i blame JayZ

[@Jmjm-wl7pd]

Because the heart and soul are gone replaced by the machine

[@neilo.hislop950]

It's all Algorythms and Auto Tune now, No actual Talent. Sad really how Music has gone down the Shitter.

[@guysumpthin2974]

John is where springsteen started sticking his jaw foreword and started doing the shoulder shake , it looks natural when John does it , kinda stupid looking when bruce over-does-it

[@louieneiswander6935]

I freaking love this song and God bless John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band

[@Mountaineermike66]

Brings back so many memories of high school days, family members lost, days gone by but NEVER forgotten.

[@dusty7122]

Rhode Islander here. In the 80's. My friends n myself followed beaver brown. Viewed them at so many different venues. Great band great sound 69 yrs old here. I never tire of their music. Dark side. Tender years. Rock on. 2024

[@jaytrain1976]

I do not think that any other song, that has ever ever existed, or ever will exist, can satisfy my feelings the way that tender years always has, and always will

[@jennifercoleman7832]

Oh my that voice is so very sexy

[@davidkidd2644]

The Ron Paul Liberty Report.

[@thebroham5239]

yeh, this song holds a very special place in my heart

[@dillondominguez1077]

Fuxk yeah brotha

[@SQTierHog]

Truth, big man.

[@xScooterAZx]

Makes me wish for those beautiful years now long gone. So much life,aremembered like mist.

[@zackunderwood7044]

Man could John cafferity sing.

[@geerterri]

Still can.

[@mikecross137]

Yes he could

[@Walter6078]

When this came out everyone thought it was Springsteen.. both bands from Jersey

[@geerterri]

@@Walter6078 Cafferty is from Rhode Island. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame.

[@Walter6078]

@@geerterri i never knew that... i was told he was from Jersey. Sorry

[@KCron59]

Tremendous songwriting. Used to see these guys at the Jersey Shore late 70's, early 80's. THE best bar band I've ever seen. They'd get the place rockin'...everyone involved...and when the night was over you'd leave with your soul renewed! They were that great.

[@geerterri]

They still tour.

[@joeconrad729]

I saw them at Tony Mart night club in Somers point, used to hang out in Ocean City.

[@couchwarrior2449]

I believe it!!! You can just tell.

[@davidwalsh7128]

The Fastlane Shows from 79-81 were some of the best live gigs I've ever seen. They played most every holiday weekends. Special guests that joined them included Joe Jackson, Bruce, Gary Tallent, Mad Dog Lopez, Southside, LaBamba, Kevin Kavanagh.

[@KCron59]

David. Nailed it! Those shows at the FastLane were truly epic. Best rock n roll in a venue like that , that I've ever seen! 🎶

[@amykrumbholz6446]

The movie Eddie and The Cruiser’s was a really good movie. I woke up with this song and the Dark side playing in my head this morning.❤️🖤❤️

[@eddiegama8625]

My name Eddie too I watch this movie over and over again 🤣 my brother and mom used to be like anything else 🤣 brings back memories

[@mikechrisman2076]

Done this a few times hard not too With true soothing music for the soul

[@geneleonard4368]

How many of you out there use to go to see them at the Stone pony 🐎 in the glory days

[@carld3218]

This is real rock. Bunch of blue collar guys jamming.

[@danielives379]

Words & Music.. 🤞

[@a6herre]

I watched Eddie and the cruiser as a kid and for the longest time I thought they were a real band. I still see Michael Paré singing these songs. John Cafferty and the beaver brown band love them❤

[@peterdigiovanni1035]

How about a request. Just a matter of time was a great song.

[@64timesaround]

I hope you also caught part two EDDIE LIVES !

[@natedorney7032]

Tunes on the sax really hits me deep in the feels every time!!!

[@johndalton5059]

Had the pleasure of. Driving. John & his wife . Family and friends. On a tour of Ireland. Wat a great guy and his Band of friends. I love his music. Music. I hopefully will get to see him again. Thanks again for everything. Your tour driver. John Dalton

[@wadeschmitt9798]

John,, I owe you an apology,😟, you and the band played for us all night at our senior class trip to geauga lake amusement park,, I wish I could go back soo much. I went to school with the most spoiled brats of privilege in country. The graduation class of Port Clinton oh, 1989. I am sorry ,, so regret not trying to hang with you guys. I had mabey 2 or 3 friends in the whole class. We always rocked, and just wish I would have taken the time to hang

[@JackieExposito]

Still dancing with my husband after 26 years!! This song is US!!❤️. CHEERS TO ALL WHO GREW UP IN THESE DAYS!!!!🍺

[@colinmckenzie6979]

If I could take my family back to 1984 I would do it in a heartbeat!

[@ejb5659]

Someone used to play this loud out their window on Friday afternoons in a UW-Madison neighborhood back in the 80''s. Even then we knew...brings fricken tears to my eyes.

[@joycehoward5193]

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN MY HUSBAND;gOD KNOWS HOW I MISS YOU!LOVE;HUGS&KISSES SENDING HEAVENBOUND"

[@vicster1962]

What a great song. It stands the test of time.

[@douglasmacy709]

Damn if that doesn’t mellow you out and take you away to that place we dream of nothing will

[@bubbamiggy]

I'm sitting here reminiscing Doug. Then I read your comment. You took the words right out of my mouth. Could not have said it any better.

[@seekerofthetruth9805]

I don't care who you are you listen to this song it will make you think of past moments and forgotten times that you've had and maybe even times that you're going to have ..truly a Emotional roller coaster.

[@natalierampone9750]

Absolutely!

[@seekerofthetruth9805]

@@natalierampone9750 some sense it can make you sad then a little bit of spark of embracing memory..

[@greerphillips4756]

I’ve been waiting my whole life for another human being to make me feel the way the last 45 seconds of this song does.

[@elexushall9410]

Easily one of the 10 most underrated band of the 80s

[@spiegare31]

Absolutely true man.

[@TheBrisnana]

This song makes me cry for my tender years. He has the best voice.

[@holding53]

The sad thing is, they cut off the ending of this video. I saw it on MTV back in the day, and at the end, the piano player trails off, then takes the cigarette out of his mouth and blows a cloud of smoke out. That one gesture manages to capture all the nostalgia, regret over lost youth and innocence, the bittersweet feeling of an adult looking back on youth that this song is all about.

[@jay103351557]

Thank you for sharing brotha.

[@algallego]

I never saw that... thanks for filling us in on that aspect of the video!

[@algallego]

I was watching the video, and all of a sudden a memory came rushing back of having seen that scene you described. I used to catch this song all the time from the movie until I saw it on VH1 for the first time so many years later. I DO remember what you described! Awesome! Thanks for bringing that back! Love and music, bro! Find a sweet lady for the beach!

[@rdouellet]

Well said

[@119Agent]

Can we not find a version that has that last scene?

[@johnnycarreon5637]

19 yrs old with a Bad Ass 1969 Chevy Caprice...Cruising to This Soundtrack...Great Times in the 80s..

[@margiewhitehead2453]

Absolutely one of the greatest bands ever and criminally underated so bad . These songs brings back so many 80s memories .

[@debbowker2249]

I’m 65 and grew up up with so many incredible bands my hat goes off to all

[@billythomas3832]

This song holds a few deep seeded memories for me beyond just the movie. Every time I hear it, I still cry to this day thinking about how much the memories mean to me. Thank you John

[@jimmycrackkorn1596]

Saw them in concert back in 88. This was the last song. The lead singer told the audience that if they believed in themselves that they would go far or something to that effect. But it meant alot to me as a person. Then they played this song and it was very emotional, to me at least.

[@janetkeyes7661]

This was my Prom theme in May of 1988. 😊💃🤵🎊🎶💖

[@RandyC.McBride]

Hello 👋 friend how are you doing today 😃 hope am not bothering you??❤

[@JacquiSmithWatson]

Eddie & the Cruisers is one of my all time favorites! In my Top 10!

[@RandyC.McBride]

Hello 👋 friend how are you doing today 😃 hope am not bothering you??

[@mikesharkey114]

@@RandyC.McBride get lost loser.

[@scottrichards3246]

This is simply an awesome song sung by a great singer and band. The sax player Michael "Tunes" is just incredible...

[@thomashanlon4734]

I have 57 chevy. Took my 2 boys to this movie, in the 80s...classic

[@natsway]

I never get tired of hearing this, no matter how many years have come and gone. I had the pleasure of sharing a stage with John and his band and ended up befriending his sax player 'Tunes', best damn sax player I ever met but above all, an amazing human being. I melt every time I hear his solo, such a talent. How lucky was I? Love You Guys, Much Respect, Love, Mama Dee

[@bobbytalbot4803]

Always turned their songs up when they played on the radio in my car. Definitely feel good tunes🍻❤️🙏

[@michaelgarland1337]

I love ❤️ this tune 🎼 🎵 🎶 to the moon 🌝 and back !!! 🤠🤠🤠

[@JoleeHarney]

Can’t hear this song without having so many great memories flash through my mind. Can’t hear it without dancing to it !!! Forever a great song ! ❤️👍👏👏👏🙏

[@GaryCoyer]

John Cafferty & the Beaver brown band have class, tallent & a style that stands out in the industry, would love to hear more music of this QUALITY

[@SJSummers01]

It’s what got me into The Blues. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@keithchatting6597]

This is a long-standing favorite of mine. I had the DJ play it while my wife and I danced to it at our youngest daughter;s recent wedding. The sax is really special.

[@josephbellamy4277]

Dats classic 100% soulful

[@karennelson8822]

I was about to turn 20 when Eddie and the Cruisers came out. I saw it in the theatre in Ontario, Canada.

[@TinaHennesseyHeavenlyHabitsLLC]

Still a beautiful song. ❤

[@margaretchambliss1979]

This was my class song in 1985

[@juanitaahgook8811]

Thanks for sharing your music 🎶🎵🎶😎thank you 🎵🎶😎tender years🥰

[@Benderrules78]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@LawNYNY]

I saw them perform at a local bar many years ago. When this did this song, they were as good as any band I"d ever heard. I can still picture myself standing there with a beer in my hand. Really loved the duet at the end between the sax and his guitar. What surprised me the most is when I realized that the sax player had been in the movie. I guess they needed to cast someone as Eddie and the Cruiser's sax player, and decided he looked right for the role.

[@petersalvati5760]

I graduated with Pat Lupo. Found out he just past away, god bless you my friend. Rest in peace.

[@BeatlesFan1975]

NEVER heard this but I'm blown away.

[@metalmacabre9991]

This was put on the Eddie and the Cruisers soundtrack, this guy and his band called John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. They did all the songs on and that soundtrack, if you look up Eddie and the Cruisers, you'll see the whole soundtrack, that whole soundtrack, and movie was great, and part of my childhood growing up in the 80s, born in 78. I'm a metal head, but I like good rock bands no matter what. These guys were great. They should have been bigger than they were.

[@robertferguson5562]

Omg, did you miss out

[@robertsmall6076]

That song is so beautiful makes you want to cry 🇺🇸🤙

[@randybarraclough4941]

I totally fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. I've strummed it thousands of times. Thank you John Cafferty.

[@BritonAD]

👍👍

[@donnacrandall9065]

Still listening in 2022 ♥️♥️♥️

[@shanebartlett9063]

This is one of the Greatest bands out there. LOVE IT.

[@CCRIDER-wq4hm]

I didn't know the sax dude was in the real band. As a kid it took me awhile to accept the fact that Michael Pare wasn't the actual singer. Now this lol 😁

[@hibhibb5429]

Still listening in April 2022!! This song never gets old. I love John Cafferty and the beaver brown band! What an awesome and huge catalog of great songs they have. Truly talented!

[@lindagarceau9680]

🤘I love you John Cafferty and the whole BBBand !! You make us Rhode Islanders so proud ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@davejonsson3440]

This to me is their best song.

[@cindybeets8712]

This guy has a real nice voice I love all his songs

[@darrenhunt1262]

One of the great ballads of the 80s,brilliant and beautiful song

[@ronaldlundgren3533]

What a great song!!! Timeless!!

[@ironmyno]

Played some saxophone in gradeschool and middle school. This solo was the dream for me. To be able to play like that let alone write it would have been the crowing achievement.

[@joshhellstorm184]

I used to watch this movie with my dad and uncle. I have been playing music for 20 years. Looking back, I think Eddie and the cruisers inspired me to play music and pick up a guitar. I miss you, Dad and Uncle Brian life sure goes by quickly. I have to say that's one of the best damn saxophone solos I've ever heard every note I can feel in my soul, and my heart hurts, but I can't help but listen again and again.

[@debwell7248]

Loved the movie! DIG THAT SAX!!!

[@piedmont1019]

Yes yes!!!!

[@waltcassidy2940]

Such a damn good song, and so many people are unaware of it.

[@sr3v0l]

He was my favorite part of the movie.. I wish they still made movies like this. Back when ROCK N ROLL was still ROCK N ROLL. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@larryjackson2641]

John cafferty knows how to write some good songs man, tender years, dark side and going to new york city.

[@normanperduk6650]

One of the best songs live! Incredible guitar solo

[@ellenholmessteeves-leblanc3932]

Our Song.....So good. Thank you for the memories ❤

[@Che_mo80]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, since I was a kid.

[@vicksta8875]

NOTHING LIKE THE 80's!! These guys have so many AMAZING SONGS!!! Under-Rated for sure!!! 🌷💕🌸💗

[@BlueEyes-ii4zz]

This song for its time sounds like something a band would play at a prom from the same time

[@laurashook85]

My tender yesteryears. I remember

[@RandyC.McBride]

Hello 👋 friend how are you doing today 😃 hope am not bothering you??❤

[@RitaCantrall]

This was one of my favorite songs 💗 I wish they would have done more 😢 I miss there music 😢

[@davidwalsh7128]

Please listen to their new releases, especially Blue Moonlight Drive. New album out in 2025....

[@Amanda-cd6dm]

My favorite band who gets none of the respect they deserve

[@marymcconnell330]

62 here. One of the best. One of my favs. Definitely underrated! Great 👍♥️

[@justmichael3918]

Eddie and The Cruisers brought me hear 🤘🏽

[@natalierampone9750]

Love that movie!

[@patsyshepherd6922]

Absolutely some of the best music around even now!

[@JesusBenavides-ov8ku]

Jam that will be there in a awesome way, love this jamm

[@bendavies1078]

Wonderful piece of music with all the right ingredients to be played when you are holding the woman of your dreams!

[@lesliedunn1978]

I have always loved this band. They’re originally from my state of Rhode Island. When I graduated high school in 1977, they played at our Senior Banquet.

[@robglew3713]

These guys are touring in small venues…. GOOOO SEE THEM. WOW great show!

[@michaeldelaney9103]

Hearts filled with fire, please don't go tender years ❤️

[@marcusanthony179]

That was the dopest endings to a music video, ever.