MY GOODNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Joan Armatrading - Love And Affection REACTION

[@liamoconnor2429]

When I moved to the UK, I lived just round the corner from Joan. I used to see her carrying her guitar, everywhere she went. An amazing singer and a super nice person, in real life.

[@Naitasi6]

Finally! Joan Armatrading, she's an absolute legend

[@iangudgin6536]

Joan is a true legend. She is an incredible songwriter. From day one she was always in control of her career. She produces her own music and writes it all too. She is amazing live!! She also totally broke the mould for black women artists in the UK!! AND she was one of the very first artists to come out as a lesbian publicly. Her record company dropped her instantly but her fan base supported her. A great artist and a role model!!!

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Joan Armatrading - "Me, Myself, I". From 1980.

[@2711marcus]

When you talking about truly talented musicians there aren't many more talented than Joan Armatrading. Just listen to her back catalogue of stunning songs. A true legend. 😊

[@floyd2222]

YAY YAY YAY YAY!!! Beyond happy that you found our JOAN!!!! YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!

[@aliciazambri4237]

Next song from Joan should definitely be "The Weakness in Me". What a beautiful song.

[@KiltedGreen]

I was torn painfully between my then partner and a new love at the time that song’s album came out. That song said everything. I wrote out the lyrics and sent them to both of them.

[@superphil6115]

.... followed by *'Willow'*

[@denisemeredith2436]

I am so pleased you finally reacted to Joan. She is still performing and recently wrote a symphony for an orchestra. The next song you should react to is Drop the Pilot - the rabbit hole that is Joan Armatrading is long and deep.

[@michaelasay8587]

How old is she now? Jesus.....

[@stevenhoward3358]

she's a national treasure with a great guitar tone.

[@ianpartis2410]

She is a spritely 73 years old

[@rjjcms1]

@@stevenhoward3358 Even if a few jokers landed her with the moniker "Joan Armourplating" at first.

[@adrianbovis6287]

Yes; 'Drop the Pilot' and 'Me Myself I' would be great ones to check out, next time.

[@ChelseaPensioner-DJW]

Joan grew up in Birmingham, England and on top of her musical achievements She has received honorary degrees from the Liverpool John Moores University (2000), the University of Birmingham (2002), the University of Northampton (2003), Aston University (2006), the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (2008), and the Open University and the University of the West Indies (2013). In 2022, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of St Andrews. She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2001 Birthday Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to music, charity and equal rights.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Joan was born in the Caribbean (Anguilla) and lived on Antigua with her grandmother until age seven when she rejoined her parents in Birmingham.

[@not-a-cupid-stunt]

And on top of all that external stuff she's a beautiful person internally too. Don't ever forget the internal...especially if you don't have much external to display to the world.

[@neildonley9626]

A very underrated artist. Glad you found her.

[@JaDav40]

Speaking of underrated artists, I'm surprised they haven't gotten back to Martha Wash since they did the Weather Girls' "It's Raining Men" two years ago. She appears in C+C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat", Black Box's "Strike It Up" and surely some others that escape my mind right now. It's a travesty that she got shut out of appearing in videos because he doesn't have the body of a model.

[@ffotograffydd]

She’s definitely not “underrated” here in the UK, she is very highly rated and much loved.

[@RabbiSteve1]

@@ffotograffyddprobably so. But definitely underrated here in the US

[@ffotograffydd]

@@RabbiSteve1 OK mate 😂

[@barryledgister4496]

Adele should cover `Love And Affection`....or any Armatrading love song.

[@richardryan5826]

The first time I saw Joan Armatrading in concert, I was fortunate to get third row seats. During the song "Willow," she pointed the microphone at me and I helped sing the chorus; it's a memory I will always cherish. Thank you for the wonderful reaction/review.

[@rjjcms1]

Wonderful. My mum and sister went to see her in concert but I couldn't go because I was away at boarding school.

[@essbee2316]

A wonderful memory. My best memory is shaking the hand of BB King. At the end of the concert, I just thrust my hand out, and BB was gracious to shake my hand. 🤝

[@rjjcms1]

@@essbee2316 Wow!

[@BethReed62]

OMG. Willow is such a gooooooood song!

[@OakleyMoodie]

Come on man EVERYONE at the concert sang Willow with her.

[@kimdoe6812]

Joan's range is unbelievable. Anything off her self-titled or her Show Some Emotion album is wonderful.

[@tictocbang7443]

The live version of "Show Some Emotion" is incredible.

[@michaelasay8587]

Never heard of her. This couldn't have been a hit, never heard it. But it's great!

[@rjjcms1]

@@michaelasay8587 It was a hit in the UK,way back in late 1975. I was 11 at the time. I agree,it is great. Several years later I bought her self-titled album,with it on.

[@rjjcms1]

Edit: turns out it was actually 1976,though I was sure it was a year before that. Top 20 of UK singles chart first aired Tuesday 9th November 1976 (Top of the Pops 11th November,w/e 13th November,Sunday rundown (which was still top 20 only for another couple of years from then) 14th November): 1 (2) If You Leave Me Now - Chicago; 2 (1) Mississippi - Pussycat; 3 (16) You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer; 4 (5) Don't Take Away the Music - Tavares; 5 (3) When Forever Has Gone - Demis Roussos; 6 (4) Hurt - Manhattans; 7 (10) Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry; 8 (6) Howzat - Sherbet; 9 (7) The Summer of My Life - Simon May Orchestra; 10 (19) Love and Affection - Joan Armatrading 11 (11) Couldn't Get it Right - Climax Blues Band (cowbell!); 12 (8) Dancing With the Captain - Paul Nicholas; 13 (23) Beautiful Noise - Neil Diamond; 14 (20) If Not You - Dr Hook; 15 (14) Jaws - Lalo Schifrin (yes,the theme from the movie!); 16 (15) Substitute - the Who (originally a big hit in the 60s,re-issued); 17 (18) The Rubberband Man - Detroit Spinners; 18 (9) Sailing - Rod Stewart (a number 1 the previous year,back in the charts again); 19 (36) Under the Moon of Love - Showaddywaddy; 20 (13) Dancing Queen - Abba (a former number 1 on its way down)

[@eclectrickery8077]

@@rjjcms1 Me too. I bought three albums in the70s and still have them. Treasures!

[@peterzimmer9549]

Just a side note. Joan Armatrading is British.

[@davidtrevitt9753]

All the class acts are

[@kayvancooten4657]

I'm British, but you're definitely generalising.​@davidtrevitt9753

[@Martini923]

Born: December 9, 1950 (age 73 years), Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

[@marioLeon-ElYayo]

Well, technically, she's Caribbean raised in England.

[@ianbarnard4963]

Joan is Kittitian by birth, and raised in England. FINALLY! I have been waiting for you to discover this wonderful artist. Her anthology is vast and you should definitely explore more. Another island girl you should listen to is Heather Nova.

[@ssia6938]

Omg, JOAN!!! "The Weakness in Me" is a must!

[@withag]

Oh yes. An absolute classic. Sends shivers down the spine

[@pamstuckey8349]

Such a wonderful song!!!

[@alexrafe2590]

I could sit in a cafe and listen to Joan Armatrading in the background while watching the world go by all day long.

[@GavinPasco]

Gotta check out “Drop the Pilot” guys.

[@bjdefilippo447]

Absolutely!

[@therunningmanz5339]

Right on! Don't forget I Love it When You Call Me Names. Thats a banger too!

[@karenglean3592]

Probably one of my favourite songs ever 😊

[@Bclarence765]

Wow! That is the BEAUTY of Music, you can never know it all! I am a music HEAD and I have never heard of this Sister. You see how much good you are doing with this channel?! I am 63 years old and I am learning from the young people, that is soooooo wonderful! See, you can learn form anyone and everyone, you guys contribute to the BEAUTY of the world! Thank you, Jay and Amber.

[@carolmartin4413]

Thank you for finally covering another queen of soulfull music. Joan Armatrading has been around for 50 years...and an international treasure creating and performing love songs immeasurable in their beauty and class.

[@jackieblue1267]

Delighted you got around to doing Joan. She is wonderful.

[@michaelasay8587]

Never heard of her, did much music?

[@rjjcms1]

@@michaelasay8587 Plenty,though she only had three major hit singles: Love and Affection (1976),Me Myself I (1980) and Drop the Pilot (1983) plus a string of minor hits.

[@glenngill8716]

The weakness in me, me myself I, drop the pilot, heaven, plus others by her are great

[@JamesPatrick-cf7vd]

"Me Myself I" is such a bop.

[@aliciazambri4237]

Definitely "The Weakness in Me". What a beautiful song.

[@mledbetter]

@@aliciazambri4237love that song!

[@OakleyMoodie]

Willow all time favorite

[@alicericcardi3199]

I absolutely ADORED Joan Armatrading when she appeared on the scene. She sang LIFE to me, moved my soul. So REAL.

[@terrylg9225]

The Weakness in Me, one of the most beautiful songs by her

[@maritamcnichol8849]

OMG... never thought you would stumble upon her. She is fabulous.

[@jrshane6243]

Ambers comments are so thoughtful and incisive and eloquent .

[@PaulHaigh072]

Superb artist, amazing woman. Possibly the only person in your catalogue who’s so admired she was invited and attended the King’s wedding.

[@jcgillies]

Never fails to give me goose bumps. What a lovely lady.

[@jofoster1596]

Yes, now you have a whole new rabbit hole. She is a legend in the UK and one of the most-respected musicians, loved by all other musicians in the UK and of course, her vast fanbase.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, THANK YOU doing JOAN!!!!! Next up "Show Some Emotion", "Willow" and "Me Myself I" !!!! edit - A&M Records 'Classics Volume 21' is the best Joan Armatrading Greatest Hits Album!!! A treasured part of my CD collection. Joan is absolutely adored by her audiences/fans. Couldn't believe my eyes when you posted this video 😍😍

[@georgedominguez255]

Yes definitely!

[@bjdefilippo447]

Oh, my goodness! Yes, we've been suggesting her since the beginning, and I'm thrilled!!

[@blackmore56]

In the UK in the 70's you couldn't turn on the TV without seeing Joan Armatrading. Such a talent. You two are excellent, bringing back the memories for so many people. Respect from Melbourne Australia.

[@lindaerickson2709]

You made my day! Sassy Joan songs 'Me, myself, I' and 'I'm lucky'. Slow and contemplative 'The weakness in me' and 'Willow".

[@BuddyBoy68]

Hi Jay and Amber! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. You are absolutely correct in what you said about the awesome Joan Armatrading from Birmingham, UK. This song was from 1975 and I would suggest you check out another big hit of hers that's a bit more upbeat. It's called 'Drop The Pilot' and it's from 1983. Æx 🙏

[@sammcbride2149]

I've been waiting and waiting for Joan Armatrading! Love her!

[@ecnoto]

Me too!!🎊

[@MonicaGz]

Same!

[@cecileluv]

Tracy Chapman sounds like HER!

[@davidcopson5800]

Indeed.

[@DocRock71]

I was blessed to see Joan once on her Hearts & Flowers tour at a club in Columbia MO. Such a random place to see her, as she rarely toured the States back then and usually only in major cities, so to see her in my small Missouri college town was an amazing treat, when I had really started getting into her music. I got to thank her briefly after the show and she was so kind. She is one of the most underrated artists of the 70's-2000s. My favorite albums are her 80s albums The Key, Secret Secrets, The Shouting Stage, and Sleight Of Hand, all from her more "rock" period. She is a true gem!

[@sammcbride2149]

Joan's first album is so incredible. It has a strong "hippie" vibe which of course Amber would like.

[@rockmygypsysoul9553]

So happy you got to this one and that you enjoyed it. Next up by Joan Armatrading, I think you will like is The Weakness in Me. Thanks so much for all you do!!

[@aliciazambri4237]

YES!

[@JamesChiles]

My late father was a huge admirer of Joan Armatrading and would listen to this track over and over. This reaction took me back to my childhood, hearing the sound of Joan's amazing voice drifting through the house. Thank you guys, I had almost forgotten how amazing this track is.

[@StephenLydon]

Astounding original song and arrangement, once heard never forgotten another absolute gem from the 70s. Great in that acoustic guitar too and still a great performer

[@jackiec859]

Finally!! YES!! Years before, there was vocalist/guitarist Odetta (folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals).

[@simonrangeley]

I got to see Joan really early on. She was the support at a gig I went to. Hardly anyone had heard of her then. She came on stage and just blew everyone away. So much talent.

[@leotonic]

I saw her in concert a few years ago. She is still incredible. "The weakness in me" is a great song I melted when she sang it.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

YES!! A new rabbit hole for me to go down! This was brilliant! Thank you for introducing me to someone new!

[@stevemarchant3670]

a rabbit burrow

[@birdy1964-s2n]

Ohhhh, you're going to LOVE her. So many great songs 🎵

[@stevemurrell6167]

What a rabbit hole you have entered with this talented lady. Do more, you won't be disappointed.

[@warrenfoil6851]

I've been a fan since the 80's. What a beautiful powerful voice!

[@comicdave1962]

Thank you for finally reacting to Joan Armatrading. My favorite song of hers is Drop the Pilot. If/when you react to this song, please do the official video. It adds so much to the song.

[@michelleb9808]

The Weakness in Me and Down to Zero are 2 of my very favorite Joan Armatrading songs. Loved her much. Saw a beautiful concert of her in the early 80s at UMass Amherst that stays with me.

[@bramposthumus9300]

Joan Armatrading: a trailblazer and a total legend.

[@pamstuckey8349]

You nailed it girl with your understanding of who Joan Armatrading is. A superb songwriter. Iconic. There was no one else like at that time except maybe Joni Mitchell - I think they are kindred spirits in terms of musicality and singing and songwriting ability. Every song Joan writes feels like a short story set to music with a beautiful voice leading the way

[@kristyduffy520]

Love her so much❤❤ Drop the Pilot, the Weakness in Me and Down to Zero are my faves oh and also Save Me.

[@patsyinternational]

Joan is simply pure and raw talent and an inspiration to so many other artists. She was from a generation that didn’t need to perform in their underwear and constantly reinvent themselves! She composes with her heart and sings with her soul & still going strong today❤

[@debbicook1584]

Joan Armatrading's voice is just so gentle but she sings about the most important things and "eases" you into songs. ❤️❤️

[@claudiadavies5110]

Extraordinary gorgeous beautiful just about describes Joan ❤❤❤ I love Opportunity and Get in the Sun, and Shouting Stage with Mark Knopfler, incredible 😊😊😊

[@tomjohnson2543]

Thanks for finally listening to Ms. Armatrading. From the same album I love "Down to Zero", "Help Yourself" and "Somebody Who Loves You". I'd also love you to react to Nanci Griffith ("Love at the Five and Dime" or "There's a Light Beyond These Woods, Mary Margaret").

[@acahmak]

OMG, love love love Joan Armatrading!! Saw her so many years ago and she blew me away. Today I still dance around and sing on the top of my lungs to my favorites of her tunes - alone of course, LOL. This is one. Another is Down to Zero, and The Weakness in Me.

[@nicw5574]

Such a classic song. 8 years ago my husband & I had tickets to see Ray Davies from The Kinks and Joan Armatrading in concert. Ray Davies was absolutely amazing singing all my favourite Kinks song, but sadly Joan Armatrading had to cancel on the day as she was unwell. Great reaction as always, wishing you both well and sending peace

[@shemanic1]

WOW! I am SO glad you are getting to Joan Armatrading, . She has so many great songs, this is one of them. "Show some Emotion" is another, there is a live version, from when she was quite young. The energy & power she shows is awesome.

[@tomfurci3701]

i ❤ Joan Armatrading! Thank you for discovering her. All the suggestions written by others are all good choices.

[@pattyestrada6]

‘The Weakness In Me’ next please

[@debbiechang5781]

I went to see her in Boston around 1976 during an early season blizzard. Due to the weather, there were only a few people there. Bless her heart, Joan Armatrading didn’t just show up but she put on a full performance for over an hour. She makes a twelve string acoustic guitar sing beautifully! Great artist! 🌸✌️

[@pauljohns4373]

Saw Joan in the mid-seventies when she was just coming through. I can still remember the enchantment of her voice live and on disc. Thanks for bringing that all back!

[@JoTracy]

Saw her live once years ago One of my all time favorite concerts She's wonderful ❤️

[@geetee4459]

Saw Joan in concert back in the day. She played the ones I knew - 'Show Some Emotion' was her big one for me but she played a ton I had never heard and they were all great. 'Cool Blue Stole My Heart' stole my heart and maybe broke it too. Amazing British performer, guitarist & song-writer.

[@angelalambert6069]

Oh ... thank you so much for playing this ... the words are so beautiful ❤ takes me right back

[@chefskiss6179]

...aaaaahhh! There is closure, and then there's this. I have waited so long for you to get to this beautiful person, so THANK YOU for this. There are artists that know and use their craft, and then there's this person that truly cradles her craft; the tenderness and reverence she shows with each track, wow. Looking forward to you hearing more from her :)

[@Brenmusic50]

This genius is from Birmingham, England where I proudly hail from….. Joan is a wonderful performing I’ve seen her many times ❤

[@andymageen5308]

I could not click on this fast enough, love, love, love Joan Armatrading and bought and played this LP to death. Thank you for bringing her back into my life, this track was so far out at the time and still holds up ✌️

[@navymiguelito]

Yessss, Joan Armatrading (you got the pronunciation correct, Amber)! I first heard "Love and Affection" back in my college days in the early '90's. Such a beautiful voice.

[@richiereverb]

JOAN ARMATRADING , phenomenal singer, songwriter and guitarist , when music was soooooo good !

[@philunderwood8553]

You gave the people what they wanted!! Yaaayyyy!!!

[@John-hr9ec]

I can’t state enough how blessed I was to grow up in the 70’s.

[@billfilios2677]

Thank you for reacting to Joan Armatrading! She is wonderful!

[@silverdoeGirl]

Knew you'd love it even more once the sax kicked in! The weakness in me and Save me :)

[@surlechapeau]

yes, the sax was just for Amber lol.

[@dallasrobertson641]

Joan Armatrading has a song called “The Shouting Stage”. It’s from a 1988 album of the same name and is such a beautiful song with Mark Knopfler (from Dire Straits) on guitar. It’s about how, in a relationship, the final stage before breaking up is called the shouting stage, when every other form of communication have broken down and all a couple has left is screaming. After that there’s nothing left but to separate.

[@stefanwilliams2576]

Saw her on the tour for that album,it was an amazing evening

[@jjjnettie]

Saw Joan in concert in Brisbane, Australia. :) I was up against the stage, arms resting on the stage. Joan Armatrading trod on my hand. Lolol Unforgettable.

[@lesgrice4419]

Simply one of the greatest songs ever written and performed...

[@ogdisneydiva7462]

Wow! I can't believe I've never heard of her, and that song seems so before its time! 🤎

[@laurabryannan]

One of my fav albums of all time. I've loved her since 1976.

[@TheColdrush22]

One of my favorite songs ever ever ever. The parts are super interesting and the lyrics are top tier. Great reaction. Was very happy to see this.

[@Lisa-lq8xz]

This is my favorite song, of hers. I've been listening to her, since the 70's. You're pronouncing it correctly.

[@tictocbang7443]

Joaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnn!!!!! She is spectacular. I got to see her twice in concert. Amazing!

[@michaelasay8587]

Never heard of her, did she have hits?

[@tictocbang7443]

@@michaelasay8587 Yes.... Drop the Pilot Me, Myself, I Love and Affection I'm Lucky I love it when you call me names And don't miss these... Willow Show Some Emotion (the live version on YT is insane) Down to Zero The Weakness in Me ("But I need you. And you...") - one of the best lines ever.

[@christopherbye4318]

I have wanted to recommend this and/or Willow but didn't know how. She is absolutely sublime. Thanks you both so much!

[@emmarz8934]

Same!

[@bobmoore2636]

Willows my favorite

[@gabrielvanhelsing8214]

For Female Friday, if you find the time, check out Syreeta Wright with her collaboration with the well-known pianist and recording artist Billy Preston with their huge smash hit single "With You I'm Born Again" released back in 1979. Syreeta's voice was exceptionally beautiful. R.I.P. to both talented souls. 🙏👠💋🎤🎹🎹🎵🎶💎🔉📻🎧

[@BRIDINC1972]

She released her first album the year I was born 1972 and she's still going strong. Much love to Joan 😍😍

[@jimyoung6271]

"Drop the Pilot" is one of my favourite Joan Armatrading songs.

[@im-gi2pg]

I first heard her music in the early 70s and loved it. I watched some videos of hers recently - she only writes love songs - all these years. Some of her music really grows on you. I still love the oldies.

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

When I moved to California in 1976 Joan was very popular, I love her voice and her song's she's mesmerizing. Peace✌️ and Love❤ your 70 year old forever hippie Gary😊 great reaction 🤣

[@MrHws5mp]

So glad you covered Joan - she's one of the all-time greats and was _huge_ here in the UK in the late 1970s and 1980s. Her song "Me, Myself, I" got me through some pretty dark teenage times, let me tell you. I remember, she put out an album called "The Key" which had a drawing of her on the front with a key on a chain round her neck, and the first 1000(?) LPs had an actual key laminated to the front cover (any of those that still have the key on them have got to be hella collectable now!). She was being interviewed on BBC Radio 1 about it, and the DJ asked her where the album title came from. Joan said that her manager noticed that she always wore a key on a chain around her neck, and she pulled out the key to show her. The DJ trying to be all arty-farty said something like, "Oh wow, so what is the key then? Is it the key to your heart?" Joan (I imagine) gave her an old-fashioned look, and said, matter of factly, "Nah, it's the key to my front door..." 🤣

[@wendylagrego3394]

So glad you discovered her. I saw her in concert a few times back in the day, and she was always amazing. Other song suggestions: Willow and The Weakness in Me.

[@StarLTaylor]

My first time hearing her and I LOVE IT!!

[@paullilley3879]

She has written a symphony & had it performed at The Royal Albert Hall London She knows nno boundaries.

[@dorindamichaud5984]

Joan Armatrading is such a singular artist and a favorite of mine since Love and Affection first came out. Other favorites are The Weakness in Me and Down to Zero.

[@MonicaGz]

Ooh, I'd forgotten all about Down to Zero!

[@ednicholson7839]

Joan Armatrading is up there with the legendary singer-songwriters. Many great songs to check out, and she's one of the best live. Whenever I feel like I'm not sure what to listen to she's on a short list of artists to turn to -- and I really only know her mid 70s stuff. "Down to Zero", "Tall in the Saddle", "Show Some Emotion", "Willow", "Mama Mercy" etc.

[@scottwhite6040]

She's Incredible it takes me back when it first came out and stamped it's place in my life and time good times.😊

[@MJ-tg7wv]

Glad you reviewed this one. I was lucky enough to see Supertramp at Coventry Theatre, and Joan Armatrading was the support act!! Just her and her guitar. She sang Love and Affection - and I fell in love with her forever - bought her album the next day. Very shortly after, it was released as a single. A great artist and much loved from the get go in the UK Oh and Supertramp were awesome too - as good live as on their albums. Saw them again late 70s, and at the Royal Albert Hall in the 90s. Saw Joan again in the 80s. Fabulous

[@1959219]

Finally Joan. Saw her life 3 times and had a meet and greet. She got me through many tough times in my life. ❤❤

[@caroljshepherd3848]

Thank you both soooo much for that reaction. It's 7 a.m here in the UK and that was like a big warm cuddle, and at the risk of oversharing, i really needed that. ❤❤❤

[@rrsafety]

Saw her at the Newport Folk Festival in the mid-90s. Beautiful weather, three or four beers and got lost in her tunes. Glorious day.

[@adrienne1958l]

Wow , I haven't heard this song in so long . Just perfection ! ❤

[@joejohnson6763]

Love Joan Armatrading. This was a hit in 1976 (in the UK) this song seemed to be played all the time on radio during that heatwave summer.

[@kimlevy3174]

Thank you, been waiting for Joan Armatrading, so unique

[@SharonStott-m9o]

Joan is brilliant,very unassuming, she goes under the radar but so original.❤