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.

[@buckbuchanan4902]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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!

[@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“!

[@Stevelives13]

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

[@erikmardiste]

Oh thanks didn't no that cheers.

[@2020umakemyday]

The growl always gets me.

[@TheLionTheLambRom1221]

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

[@topherwhite370]

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

[@PatrickEtheridge1983]

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

[@shakawhenthewallsfell8570]

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

[@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.

[@centuryrox]

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

[@johnalferio3146]

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

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

This song brings me so much joy..every time I hear it. I adore you..Belinda Carlisle.

[@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. 🤔

[@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

[@rw1681]

im 45 and hearing all this 80s / 90s music takes me back to my young days...goooood times simple times..

[@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 🔥

[@sweeney60]

This is one of my favorite songs. It always comes on the radio whenever my life changes for the better. I guess its a spiritual thing for me.

[@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.

[@Trifler500]

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

[@cherrybomb1386]

I've always loved Belinda's voice

[@KennyFame]

Me too nobody sounds anything like her

[@jvidalw]

This is pure 80s, guys. it came out in '87. Check out her other songs: "Leave a Light On" and "I get weak"

[@Whateva67]

It’s “Heaven is a place on earth”😆

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@karencolley-smidt864]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!)

[@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.

[@BettySturgeon]

Love to see those smiles!

[@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.

[@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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@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…

[@oceanlover3530]

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

[@billythebeard6055]

I got to hear “Mad about you.” She has this best California beachy look but one of my favorite songs from Belinda. Her voice is mesmerizing.

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@victorwightonyomba6646]

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

[@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.

[@jimrupe9991]

Belinda is my favorite female artist of all time. I have loved her and her music for decades, I own one copy of Playboy magazine and she's the centerfold. A fathers day gift from my wife a few years back. You so have to do her song...Shades of Michelangelo....absolutely the most beautiful song she has ever done , i cry every time i hear it.

[@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

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Have a good evening guy’s see you on the next one 💕

[@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.

[@brianjones8751]

I was so in love with Belinda in the 80's

[@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

[@michaelevans1193]

Belinda Carlisle was my celebrity crush in high school. Hearing her puts a smile on my face.

[@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

[@tapanim6576]

Belinda Caralisle has so many great songs like the obvious hit songs but also many great gems that never got played on the radio especially in the States. Please react to these great songs that never got their fair share of fame "California", "Big Scary Animal", "In Too Deep", "Do You Feel Like I Feel" etc.

[@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!

[@brandon.lewis.]

Co-signing all the comments for Belinda Carlisle "Mad About You". Such 👏 a 👏 jam 👏

[@surlechapeau]

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

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Those are my favorites

[@markatkinson6248]

This so good, Love Belinda Carlisle. Beautiful and talented...

[@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.

[@deadkodo]

I had such a crush on Belinda. Not afraid to say it. Listened to this album constantly at the time.

[@pdog547]

Yeah this video was a teenage hormone inducer :D

[@Stevelives13]

I remember seeing this as a little kid and thinking she was the most beautiful woman in the world.

[@me-lq7go]

Love the mad respect these young folks give the artists from my time, when I was their age.

[@cydrych]

The most recognizable vibrato in the history of modern music.

[@kellykarcher7179]

I would say Stevie Nicks and Grace Slick vibrato's are more recognizable, but Belinda is up there too....

[@Governor1993]

This song brings back a great memory….this song was playing at a roller skating rink one night and there was this girl I liked and I finally built up enough courage to talk to her as this song was playing. Magical moment. Thanks for reacting to it!

[@chris-julian5537]

Her album after this, Runaway Horses, is one of the most underrated albums of the 80s. Actress Diane Keaton directed this video. Jay’s been doing bicep curls and it shows.

[@wickamo]

I've mentioned before that I had a huge crush on her. And just because an artist does something as a solo artis doesn't mean the band broke up. They still played together after she did her solo stuff too. Often artists will do some solo stuff during a hiatus when the band wants to take a break. She put out several albums on her own that did quite well.

[@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" 😀

[@roslyncochrane4901]

This has always been one of my favourite songs since I was a kid

[@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. ; )

[@sedatedape315]

Belinda has such a great voice! She can cross a lot of genre with her strength and ranges.

[@joshuablevins4340]

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

[@danielhaynes2373]

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

[@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

[@8tomtoms8]

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

[@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 :)

[@IgoZoom1]

Great reaction and one of my favorite songs! I was 12 when this came out in 1997! The GoGos reformed in 1999 and she still performs with them and solo.

[@rayfaircloth8253]

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

[@Pug-2000]

December 1987 :)

[@palmirasanchez]

Mad About You,,, is a great song from Belinda Carlisle! I agree

[@robertfoster1665]

Before The Gogos, Belinda was briefly a member of the LA punk band, The Germs and was called Dottie Danger. Pat Smear of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters was also in the Germs.

[@tilochristen637]

*Also as a hard rock fan I actually also listened to Belinda Carlisle one or the other time back then, she reflects the full joy of life in her songs.*

[@rwschumm]

Love it! Have the CD, and Belinda is on my airline play list! This song would be on my all-time 100. Wonderful song! :)

[@joegonzales6816]

One of my top 10 favorite songs. I was born in the 70s and the 80s got down

[@joegonzales6816]

By the way I listen to nothing but punk rock and heavy metal but 80s pop got down

[@adrianbecker6853]

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

[@barrylavender7938]

Great song, love her voice. This brings back great memories for me of the 80s. For more of her solo songs I would recommend both "Circle in the sand" and "Leave a light on for me".

[@markfadness9204]

"Heaven Is a Place On Earth" peaked @ #1 for 1 week on Dec. 5, 1987 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was Carlisle's 2nd Top 10 since she launched her solo career after The Go-Go's disbanded. Eventually. between 1986 -1991, she will chart 9 singles in the Hot 100, featuring 4 Top 10 titles including this #1. This video was directed by Diane Keaton; male lover in video is Belinda's real-life husband, Morgan Mason, son of the late actor James Mason. Carlisle was Grammy nominated for a Best Female Pop vocal but lost to Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)". Other nominees: Carly Simon (Coming Round Again LP), Barbra Streisand (One Voice LP) and Suzanne Vega (Luka).

[@jaquettajones]

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

[@kimcutts6153]

Behind did quite well when she went solo. "Circles In The Sand" is another one by Belinda that did well. #4 in The UK 🇬🇧 & #7 8n The US 🇺🇸, released in 1988

[@LegendaryDCC]

I was 8 years old when this song came out in '87. I will forever associate it with the arcade which was the first time I heard it and fell instantly in love.

[@ken7531077]

I Get Weak & Circles In The Sand- Belinda Carlisle

[@Shane-Flanagan]

You can tell Jay and Amber are so used to listening to songs like these as they aren't as blown away anymore with their reactions. If they had reacted to this song a while back, you'd see a big difference in their reaction. This is a great 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.

[@arosenthal2011]

She was the lead singer of the go goes and yes they are in rock and roll whole of fame

[@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! 👍😃❣️

[@roypartible9759]

"I Feel the Magic" is my favorite of her solo hits. It has retro 60's California vibe.

[@lisarusso6152]

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

[@jakethesnake-eb9zt]

Such a beautiful song Belinda has alot of great songs like Mad About You, I Feel The Magic, I Get Weak, Circle In The Sand, Leave A Light On, Summer Rain, We Want The Same Thing

[@Luuuc]

5:37 one of the greatest key changes in pop history

[@bonnielee78]

My fave Belinda Carlisle songs are this, leave a light on, summer rain and mad about you. hugs from Australia. xx