NO GO GO'S?| FIRST TIME HEARING Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place Called Earth REACTION

[@tnpredsgal493]

Throwing in my vote for you checking out her singing "Mad About You"

[@donaldchase9250]

Definitely need to check out “Mad About You”. So mid to late 1980s.

[@shanedesselle2590]

Yes!

[@kbusby4824]

Great song.

[@scottowens4068]

Yesssss!

[@mcgreen6882]

That song rocked the 80's.

[@ashleycrawford1974]

I love Circle in the Sand,Leave A Light On,Mad About You,I Get Weak and Summer Rain.All by Belinda solo all were hits.Heaven Is A Place On Earth was a #1 US and UK hit.I was 7 when the Go-Go's came out,I loved them instantly and I was 12 when Belinda went solo,and I loved her solo work,too.Can't really go wrong with Belinda/Go-Go's.

[@traitoR142]

My favourite song of hers never even had a video, Valentine.

[@mrlookin4mr]

I second "Circle in the sand". Love that song.

[@gbcrowne271]

@@mrlookin4mr yes!!! I love ‘Circle in the Sand!

[@orangeandblackattack]

hard to top "Since You've Gone" live for me. She loved that song and conveyed a lot of emotion doing it.

[@ashleycrawford1974]

@@orangeandblackattack Speaking of album tracks,I loved From The Heart,Fool For Love and Nobody Owns Me and every song on Runaway Horses,it's my favorite album of hers.

[@pilesovinyl]

Beautiful song, perfectly sung by Belinda. This was a special record.

[@deesee3622]

infectious track!

[@michaelschild4073]

This is my favorite Belinda Carlisle song

[@michaelschild4073]

The Go-Go's were punk then Belinda then went solo in the late ,80'd this is from her second album Heaven on earth you check out Circle in the sand, I get weak, Since you've gone, Stuff and Nonsense, Leave s light on, and Summer rain

[@h1dministries922]

For a future Female Friday I recommend “Only the Lonely” by The Motels. Got some sax and a lot of elements you would like

[@danalyntuthill1538]

I've been thinking of requesting that but couldn't think of the name of the song.

[@joshpayne6239]

From the absolute best early period of MTV.

[@BadlndsBob]

I love that song and have it on my playlist.

[@buzzwerd8093]

Did Roy Orbison cover them?

[@chrissneyd9278]

Also Total Control

[@fabian4ever69]

Classic song from 1987. Belinda has some good songs as a solo artists. The director of this video is Academy Award winning Actress Diane Keaton.

[@bonnielee78]

wow i didn't know that. thanks

[@dcanmore]

also Keaton directed the follow up video Circle in the Sand.

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

Belinda’s husband is in this, too.

[@Dr_Madonna]

@@dcanmoreI don’t think it was circle in the sand .. I think it was “ I get weak “🙂🙂

[@magenta-rosepark4965]

Wait really? Diane directed that video?

[@buckbuchanan4902]

Belinda looked absolutely stunning in this video! And she always sounds great, too.

[@shakawhenthewallsfell8570]

"Leave a light on for me" is my favorite song of hers. Great voice.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Circle in the Sand is another great solo song of hers.

[@shanedesselle2590]

Yes!

[@kbusby4824]

Agreed.

[@scottNNJ]

My favorite of her solo songs.

[@jiutajiupili1658]

Agree

[@jamesleighton2882]

Definitely need to check out Circle In The Sand!

[@PatrickEtheridge1983]

I Get Weak, and Circle In The Sand are two good ones from Belinda Carlisle.

[@larrywilliams8630]

Absolutely love this song and Circle in the Sand. These songs came out on the same record in the late 80's. Thank you for this song.

[@Shrykespeare]

No Canadian triad. Oh, well, because it's Belinda, I forgive you. She had a TON of hits in the late 80s, early 90s. (This one was from 1987). You should also check out "I Get Weak", "Mad About You", "Circle in the Sand," "Leave a Light On", and my personal favorite, "Summer Rain". Thanks for reacting! I love Female Friday! To answer your question - the GoGos broke up in 1985 due to "creative differences", and several members were having drug problems. They have gotten together several times since then to do reunion shows, and even did a reunion tour in 2021 (with Billy Idol!), which coincided with their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@Shrykespeare]

P.S. Brandi Carlile, "The Story". Please. You'll be blown away.

[@jaquettajones]

The GoGo's broke up, Belinda and Jane went Solo and then the band reunited and they tour again :-)

[@donnacorey5682]

Check out "Mad About You" next for Belinda. Would love to see you do the GoGo's again too. Check out "Our Lips Are Sealed"

[@Xenon0000000000001]

I've been a little confused by all the calls for "Mad About You" since I've never heard of it, but apparently it was only a hit in the US. In the UK, her Greatest Hits album (which got to No. 1) didn't even include it.

[@thegingergyrl455]

My favorite Go Go, she definitely did well solo.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

I also want to request T'Pau for the next FF. Heart and Soul - and China in Your Hand are amazing - and both that I think you'll really enjoy :)

[@johnk.2508]

Don't forget about Jane Wiedlin, the Go-Go's guitarist who also has a solo career. Her song Rush Hour sounds like it could have been a Go-Go's song.

[@alfavan31]

Jane wrote most of The Go Go's songs, so it makes sense! I loved her solo stuff too. :)

[@eliseorodriguezjr876]

She also was on Bill and Ted's Excellent Aventure movie she played Joan of ark #Clevelandrocks4life

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@eliseorodriguezjr876 yes it does. Do you live in the Land?

[@johnk.2508]

@@andreadeamon6419 I was born in Painesville and lived in Cleveland and Parma until i was 18. I live in St Petersburg Florida now but I still love Ohio

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@johnk.2508 born and raised in Cleveland then lorain County. Lived in Orlando but moved back after my mom passed. Now moved down by cincy to help my son with his kids while he works. Making my way back down south. I need my ocean and don't have my lake - can't take this much longer!!!

[@philipkudrna5643]

The 80ies, where they still had recognizable bass lines, key changes and generally great songwriting! This song is from her 1987 album. Belinda was big from 1987 to the mid nineties - and she was my teenage love, I fell for her vocal fry and the aching sound in her voice. Next: „La Luna“ or „Summer Rain“!

[@chrissneyd9278]

Thanks for the reaction I've always enjoyed this track.

[@garibaldi54]

The guy in the video is actually her husband, they have been married almost 40 years.

[@erikmardiste]

Oh thanks didn't no that cheers.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I love any music before the time when we all got fucking crazy. Miss the 80's tremendously.

[@visionaryventures12]

I think of more than just love with this song. “In this world, we’re just beginning to understand the miracle of living…. they say in heaven love comes first. We’ll make heaven a place on Earth.” I imagine someone who’s been afraid to explore what she’s capable of, what we as a society are capable of. What a tremendous ambition: to put love first and make Earth be like Heaven.

[@tigerbalm20000]

Mad About You was definitely her signature solo effort.

[@centuryrox]

I had the biggest crush on her in the 80s, starting with her first solo video "Mad About You". What a beautiful woman.

[@escapingreality3306]

I get week is one of my favourite's of Belinda's hits. I think it was her 2nd single.

[@matthewvade6553]

I laughed out loud when you mentioned her sounding a bit punk because the Go-Go's actually started out as a punk band before realizing they had to move to pop to actually break. There was a TV show called "Behind the Music" that did an hour on the band, how they formed, and why they broke up. Turns out the girls were just as into drugs as sex as the guys were. The guitarist Jany Weiland is actually a dominatrix now. Definitely worth a watch. You could have a lot of fun and get very educated by reacting to episodes of that show. Would answer a lot of questions about a lot of bands I've heard you bring up during various reaction videos you've done.

[@descendantoffools9767]

I was right there with you when "punk" was mentioned. They were a wild bunch!

[@charlespresser1756]

I remember seeing that Behind the music… by the way things were shown on there, they were like the female version of Motley Crue

[@teresajarrell452]

BEHIND THE MUSIC !! I agree would be a great reaction to watch. 👍😃❣️

[@sgtdarryldm]

I use to laugh on how suburban Moms wanted their daughters to emulate them.

[@stevehamilton8824]

The Go-Go's are one of the best bands ever. Belinda, was the lead singer and her solo work is excellent. Check out "Mad About You", "Circle in the Sand". The Go-Go's went from nothing to huge in such a short period of time and the success, drugs and everything else that came with it took its toll. They broke up and Belinda went solo, as did Jane Weiland. But they are back together and touring.

[@greglegakis4177]

Best bands ever? That's a bit of hyperbole, don't you think?

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

Not one of the best. The best and most successful female band ever of all time.

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

@@greglegakis4177 Nope go read about it.

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

@@greglegakis4177 female band

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee well go read about it, don't think it. 🤔

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, her "Mad About You" and "I Get Weak" are next for you!!

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Those are my favorites

[@ronbrown912]

My wife and I saw BC in the late 80s. Our unborn daughter was bopping around in the womb. We were like 8 months pregnant.

[@ratagris21]

The Go-Gos broke up for a variety of reasons: drugs, creative differences, and they burned out after releasing 3 albums almost back to back with support tours. Glad you covered this Excellent song of hers. Check out Belinda Live from 1988. Its uploaded by her on YT. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6SrgqyHebV9abM

[@paulwagner688]

As any teenager in the 80s can tell you, we all had a crush on Belinda.

[@DC_Prox]

This is definitely 80s pop canon, one of the most iconic songs and videos of the era; and it's an example of the wave of 80s artists to have solo careers after being known for being in a band.

[@marcogodinez8114]

My favorite Go-go is Jane Weidlin. She also did a solo album and a song with the Sparks. Now you guys owe it to her to check out “Cool Places“ with the Sparks, or Blue Kiss, or Rush Hour!

[@Rhiannon011]

Belinda actually married the guy in the video and I believe they are still married.

[@robinakym2356]

A bit of trivia. The film clip was directed by actress Diane Keaton and the guy in the clip is Carlisle’s husband who is the son of actor James Mason

[@Jillyconjem]

Well. I’m a fan of the Smithereens. And there’s a song called “Blue Period” that is almost a duet with Pat DiNizio (the Smithereens’ lead singer, RIP) and Belinda Carlisle. The song really shows her beautiful voice as it blends with Pat’s. It’s a great song, and it’ll hopefully make you want to hear more Smithereens. 💜💜💜

[@kbusby4824]

Love the Smithereens. Saw them live in 1990. Have not heard this song so will go listen to it. RIP Pat.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Was fortunate enough to see the Smithereens in concert in the very late 90's..Love "Blue Period"!!

[@Jillyconjem]

@@kbusby4824 @eric smith After being a fan for many years, I finally saw them live for the first time in 2009 at the Stone Pony. Why I never saw them earlier? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Pretty sure “Blue Period” is my favorite Smithereens song. Pat’s voice is so great. 💜

[@stephenulmer3781]

I agree! Love The Smithereens.

[@robertyrigoyen2510]

Finally saw the Smithereens a couple years ago, Marshall Crenshaw on vocals. RIP Pat

[@scottmiller8845]

1978 imagine on the radio the same time as Paradise by the Dashboard Light.

[@Whateva67]

It’s “Heaven is a place on earth”😆

[@annabelcookson9488]

Some more Belinda; Leave a light on, Summer rain (one of my all time favourites), In too Deep

[@loislindsay]

She is one of the most beautiful divas of all time belinda is a true legend of the 80s will you please react to batdance by prince please that's my request Tommy click

[@tommyc139]

She is one of all time divas of all time in the 80s belinda is a true legend one of the greatest songs ever will you please react to batdance by prince please that's my request Tommy click your fan

[@BillGraper]

I remember seeing this video at my friend's house before we left for school. I swear I couldn't get Belinda Carlisle out of my mind that day! She ruined my whole concentration for the day. 😂

[@Runaway730]

What year and city was this in lol

[@rayswanson986]

This is the video that led me to subscribe. Mad About You and I Get Weak are both good as well by her. Love that voice.

[@victorwightonyomba6646]

Hands down, Legendry song!!! Belunda Carlisle is awesome. Her other bangers would; Summer rain!

[@pamb3936]

Love this song!!

[@ronnieluv]

Belinda Carlisle's solo work is pure pop perfection!! You will also want to check out "Mad About You", "I Get Weak", "Circle in the Sand", "Leave a Light On", "Summer Rain" and "Live Your Life Be Free" (just to name a few!!)

[@christianslater2736]

So hard for me not to think of being a teen and roller rinks with this song lol...that and romy and michelle;)

[@franko6677]

Belinda had a huge solo career, with this being her signature song. It was everywhere in the late 80s, you could not escape it. This particular album had a couple other big hits too, “I Get Weak” and “Circle in the Sand.” To this day, she still tours both as a solo artist and with the Go-Go’s.

[@perrdawg41]

I went shopping the other day and they were playing this song in the store

[@msromo]

The Go-Go's are not broken up (yay) and they were finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year. They had long deserved that honor, they were the first all female band to perform their own songs, playing their own instruments and they are still absolutely one of the best and most fun bands to see live in concert 🔥

[@craigoxford5611]

this song charted on the Billboard chart on September 26, 1987 and it all the way to number one

[@chrisolivo6591]

I was a freshman in High School at that time and MTV played this song multiple times everyday that fall.

[@dman09191964]

How about reacting to some 80's,early 90's house music. First group should be Black box(songs:Strike It Up,Everybody EveryBody,Ride On Time). Nobody yet( on KZbin) had reacted to this group. You will not be disappointed.

[@keithroberts4952]

The go go's split back in 1985. Belinda went solo and had her first hit with mad about you a year later. The gogo's reunited in the early 90's and are still together, having been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame!

[@johnw8578]

Whenever I hear this song, I think of the Black Mirror episode "San Junipero" -- you guys should check out that show. Each episode is its own story and it is a parable of how technology (taken to extremes) can affect our lives,

[@janleonard3101]

That's exactly where my mind went when the song started to play. That episode always gets me.

[@williamwood3304]

That show blew my mind. It was amazing

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great reaction. Another Go Gos member Jane Wiedlin has a couple of great solo songs from the 80s as well. "Rush hour" "Blue Kiss" and her great duet with New Wave brother duo Sparks called" Cool Places" 😀

[@superultradan]

Y'all should check out Mad About You from Belinda, and Turn To You from the GoGo's!

[@GRANLALO25]

Nice song that takes great relevance and meaning when was used to close the “San Junipero” chapter of “Black Mirror”. Something you MUST SEE!!!!!

[@Luuuc]

Yes! That was some incredible use of music to perfectly fit an already great story and take it up a level.

[@adrianbecker6853]

Don’t forget “Mad About You” by Belinda 😇

[@patrickmiller1834]

One of my all time favorites. Her only billboard number one. She’s a gorgeous woman I say that because I didn’t think so when she was a GoGo

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

She has alot of number one hits. Lol

[@patrickmiller1834]

@@garthbekkerbuksie4338 no she just had this one. As per billboard which remains that Bible of chart reporting. Only one

[@johnhaeussler1350]

I'm late to the party on this one, but just in case no one mentioned it Michelle Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas is one of the backup singers.

[@leephillips2837]

The last Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted The Go-Go's, Tina Turner as a solo performer, and Carol King. The Go-Go's performed, but it's the absolutely haunting rendition of Carole King's "Will you still love me, tomorrow?" is well worth a watch

[@mascottie]

This is actually called Heaven is a Place on Earth 😃

[@wadsworthaaron]

The Go-Go's still tour... they played a couple months ago with Blondie's drummer, Clem Burke (their drummer was recovering from an injury). Belinda Carlisle still looks magnificent in her 60s!

[@yg713]

If you like the idea of heaven being on Earth you may check out another great song called "One Of Us" by Joan Osborne.

[@Summermute7]

Yes, I think they would dig that one. Good suggestion!

[@kristiedale3393]

That is so good and I think they would love it!!!!

[@teresajarrell452]

YES! YES!! YES!!! I AGREE! ❤️ JOAN OSBORNE!! 👍😃❣️

[@tomwalker389]

Yeah. No.

[@johnalferio3146]

The name of the song is actually “Heaven Is a Place on Earth”.

[@shawkorror]

*immediately starts singing into a hairbrush.

[@istari0]

I've been waiting a long time for you to discover this beautiful gem of a song! One small note, the title is Heaven is a Place on Earth. This was a #1 single off her 2nd solo album, also called Heaven is a Place on Earth released in 1987. She had a very successful solo career after the Go-Go's broke up and in my opinion is one of the most underrated singers ever. The man who appears with her in the video is her actual husband, who also appeared with her in the video for the song Mad About You, her first solo single off her first solo album, Belinda. As far why the Go-Go's broke up, it was the usual thing that happens to a lot of bands, egos got in the way, different members wanted to do different things, and no small amount of drug abuse. They have reunited and broken a couple more times but now occasionally put on a few shows. I haven't seen them together in decades but I did catch Belinda by herself at the Minnesota State Fair a few years ago. For some other great songs from her solo career, I suggest the afore-mentioned Mad About You, Circle in the Sand, I Feel the Magic, Summer Rain, La Luna, Little Black Book, Nobody Owns Me, Do You Feel Like I feel, (We Want) the Same Thing, Runaway Horses, In Too Deep, You're Nothing Without Me, I Plead Insanity, Tell Me, One With You, California, A Woman and a Man, and Always Breaking My Heart.

[@jiutajiupili1658]

Circle in the Sand is great too

[@paulmargett9360]

The Go Go's barely scraped into the UK charts but this was a huge number one in the UK starting a successful solo career for her. Late eighties early nineties. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@trueshy]

This was the #7 top US song for the year 1987. Only Whitney Houston's "So Emotional" beat her (1 notch above at #6) as the top female performance song of the year.

[@topherwhite370]

One of the great non-sappy love songs. Great moves from light to power.

[@EyesOfFrozenMeat]

I always feel the necessity of upholding Belinda's virtue here. The guy kissing all over her is actually her husband!

[@BurgerManOU812]

Few 80s anthems have lived on like this one. One of the most memorable songs of the 1980s. You could not escape the song in the late 80s and I still hear it all the time on TV at the stores. Between the Go-Go's and her solo hits she is constantly being played everywhere. Internationally she's even more popular she has had 26 solo international hits! Her solo career was huge too in the USA too, even having more hits than the GoGos. Some people get it all

[@cherrybomb1386]

I've always loved Belinda's voice

[@KennyFame]

Me too nobody sounds anything like her

[@lisarusso6152]

You should listen to her song I Get Weak love that song

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

I've always loved this song. So simple and beautiful. My recommendation this time will just be to reiterate a suggestion I made several months ago. I really want to see you guys react to "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Vicki Lawrence. I know you guys like story songs, and this is a great one. Best if you watch a lyric video to make sure you catch it all.

[@deesee3622]

yes and if they are familiar with the sitcom mamas family - they'll get a kick out of it lol

[@teresajarrell452]

Yes! 👍😃❣️

[@ken7531077]

I Get Weak & Circles In The Sand- Belinda Carlisle

[@jimk2099]

Close J. This one came out in 1987.

[@karencolley-smidt864]

Her song Circle In The Sand is one of my favorite songs she sings.

[@PDXFilmmongers]

I love her voice whether with the Go-Go's or solo. She had a 30 year cocaine addiction she was fortunately able to survive and kick the habit :)

[@oceanlover3530]

Love this song! Belinda is awesome! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@robertbales3030]

You should check out her songs Leave A Light On and Mad About You.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

The Go Go's are pretty much back together. They have been for a while, as they also do their solo stuff in between. And the Go-Go's did start off as a punk band back in the late 70's. Love the two of you. Always fun reactions.

[@jeffmay8139]

My Belinda favorite is "I Get Weak".

[@henrikechers9995]

"La Luna" and "Circles in the sand" are my favorite Belinda Carlisle songs

[@jvidalw]

Circle in the sand. not circles

[@Pug-2000]

@@jvidalware you that miserable lol 😅

[@Trifler500]

I love the message of this song. Let's make Earth a place where love comes first.

[@bobwallace9814]

I saw the Go-Go's on their big US tour at Billy Bob's Texas in a sold out standing room only show. I was amazed they all played instruments professionally and sounded equally as good as studio. Much to my girlfriend's chagrin I got right up front to see Carlisle who definitely had that "it" factor and plenty of voice talent.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

At that show too

[@danielhaynes2373]

I was wondering when you would get around to this one. Awesome! 😎👍

[@rayfaircloth8253]

This song was #1 for a week in September 1986.

[@delenasalvatore1778]

"I Get Weak" "Circle in the Sand"

[@jad4680]

"CIRCLE IN THE SAND"by belinda carlisle the "BEST" song she did so many great memorys of this song such a beautiful 80s smash for reaction. ; )

[@stormy8207]

Suggest Maria McKee, Show me Heaven.

[@petad9514]

One of my fav artists. She still tours and I have seen her live many times. Summer Rain is one of my favs of hers and shows a more vocal range that Heaven is a place on earth

[@scottlambert2949]

You should listen to the song by the eighties singer Tiffany's song # I think we are alone now

[@Ontir]

Belinda had a decent solo career. The biggest post-band of all the Go-Gos but, MTV decided she wasn't what they wanted, anymore & stopped playing her music. You should also give Jane Weidlin's Blue Kiss, as well as the Graces (Charlotte Caffey)'s Lay Down Your Arms a listen.

[@8tomtoms8]

"Mad About You" is definitely my favorite of hers, but I also loved "Summer Rain" and many more..

[@joshuablevins4340]

I had no idea Belinda Carlisle was even in the Go-Go's LOL

[@stellamorgan482]

Nice reaction! This is kind of off topic but I don't think y'all have ever reacted to Donny Hathaway. Can I suggest "I love you more than you'll ever know" (lots of horns for Amber & nice keyboard playing for Jay). Also his classic "A song for you"

[@Malfie657]

I must admit that her music isn't really my taste but I got dragged kicking and screaming along to one of her live gigs in the UK many years ago and I was really surprised how good her voice was live, and in the end I was glad I went.

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

FUN FACT BUT TRUE: The Go-Go's are the best and most successful female band ever of all time.

[@davidwalker683]

Here you go… she is so awesome.. I get weak, mad about you, circle in the sand, leave the light on, since you’ve gone…

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Belinda was the "not Madonna" of the 80s. Madonna was known to be fairly risqué while Belinda was known to be like the girl next door. The Go-Gos didn't last too long from what I remember, unless they started earlier than I thought. Because I can only remember one, maybe two songs from the Go-Gos, while Belinda went on to be pretty popular in the mid to late 80s, but just like most 80s pop stars, they lost their fame in the 90s when everything turned to Grunge, Boy Bands, and Hip Hop/Gangsta Rap. But by the mid 90s, you started getting your pop stars again like Alanis Morisette, Gwen Steffani in No Doubt, Lady Gaga, and Brittney Spears. But back to Belinda...she literally dropped off the radar by the early 90s. I remember asking myself, "whatever happened to Belinda Carlisle?" It seems like just shortly after releasing this record, and maybe the next, she disappeared from the music scene. As did a lot of the 80s pop stars as I said above. The massive change in the music scene circa 1992 just devastated a lot of the 80s stars. It was like, where'd everybody go? Thank God it's not like that today. At least not in my favorite genre, heavy metal, where we still have bands from the 80s and 90s still around, because the genre has proven itself to be pretty timeless. Seriously. I hate to keep harping on this in a lot of these Millennial/Gen Z Reaction channels where y'all are just now discovering some of the greatest Singles to ever been released from that bygone Era, but if you can latch onto a genre that tends to be timeless, you will always have a popular form of music that lasts forever. I think I'll be listening to Metal till the day I die, and I got into it at the Age of 13. I'm pushing 50 now, I'll be 49 in a little over 4 months, so... But one reason why I think Metal will endure for a long time yet is because it has not only matured, but it has also evolved. In the 80s, the Golden Era of Metal, there was only about 4 genres of Metal...Thrash/Speed Metal, Hair Metal, Death Metal, and what now known as Traditional Metal, which is that which doesn't fall into any other category. But now, 40 years into the main genre, you literally have dozens, some of which are off shoots of others, but there's most likely something out there for everybody. Symphonic Metal for example seems to be a genre that is an easy way to ease girls into Metal who haven't been exposed to it before. Bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Visions of Atlantis, etc, which are female fronted, btw, are great ways to get girls to say, "Hey, this stuff is pretty good." And I also see a lot of Black reactors who would normally listen to Rap, right, who start hearing some Metal and they start jamming along with it. It's a great thing to see. But anyway...yeah, Belinda man...I would say that she was my crush in the late 80s there. As for some more suggestions for Female Friday, I highly recommend the band Visions of Atlantis. As I mentioned above, they're a Austrian Symphonic Metal band with a French lead female singer with an Italian male back up singer. They do Nautical themed music, like Pirates, and stuff like that. And for an intro to the band, I highly suggest the songs "Release My Symphony (Live)" from their last album, and then "Master the Hurricane" from their current album. Both 7 minute-ish epics that will blow your socks off.