I’m an old punk. I love the Clash and the Damned. But I also love Joan Armatrading.
@tranurse3 жыл бұрын
I am not in love, but I’m open to persuasion is still the best opening line from any song ever
@soundinducedflow Жыл бұрын
I was going to make some comment or other , but now i dont need to!
@1nelsondj5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy someone finally reacted to some Joan Armatrading (pronounced Jone, not Joanne) she's got great vocal range, hell of a songwriter and guitarist. She's been releasing music for more than 40 years, STILL putting out quality music. Try listening to her song 'Drop the Pilot' next, it's more upbeat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laOsgIR4mJaYm5I
@Disco_Breakin3 жыл бұрын
Omg. When I was a teenager in the 80's Joan was my dad's absolute favourite. An rare example of a female black British singer song writer who plays rock. She's amazing
@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Жыл бұрын
Every time I hear this song, the greater it gets. It is a deceptively brilliant performance.
@darrencunningham17464 жыл бұрын
Joan is one of the best song writers of the last fifty years, check out her catalogue. Brilliant and this from a 49 year old white male. She is pure class.
@mab063 жыл бұрын
I saw her live in the late seventies. A real talent, and a personality that was reserved but foreceful. She broke a string, laughed it off with the audience, and carried on like a trouper. The production on the studio version of this track was amazing - I've still never heard anyone do the same trick of painting vocals like that on the canvas of the bass voice.
@jellybathwater3 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much. Glad you're listening
@andressinks Жыл бұрын
There's a line in her song "willow" when she sings they line second verse when she says she's "strong" speaking on being there for someone where her voice breaks from weakness that speaks volumes. We've felt that assuring we'll be there for someone even if we're falling apart. 😢. Love this human so much.
@fredmcloughlin98932 жыл бұрын
Born to be a singer /songwriter /musician. It was her calling in life. Beautiful stuff 💚🙏
@beh29693 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful song. An all time favourite and great British artist. ❤️❤️❤️
@Darjeelingla3 жыл бұрын
In 1976 I was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Solomon Islands. No radio stations. But once a week current songs from the West were rebroadcast via New Zealand, for maybe 15 minutes. This song knocked me out. Never heard of this phenomenal singer. Immediately I telegrammed my family to purchase and send from the USA, this cd. (No WiFi in those days) As I rarely made requests, they complied. About 3 weeks later, a treasure arrived 😊.
@philipglaister51602 жыл бұрын
Britain’s finest singer/songwriter. A great pioneer but never alone.
@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Жыл бұрын
I was 18 when I first heard Joan Armatrading - she is brilliant.
@zex76895 жыл бұрын
Down to Zero is another GREAT song by Joan Armatrading.
@jamuga604 жыл бұрын
spot on.........................
@redhen24703 жыл бұрын
My favourite.
@sharondianneb3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh yes !! The best :)
@ecnoto2 жыл бұрын
Love her! Please do more!
@mrstambourinegirl3972 жыл бұрын
down to zero is my absolute favourite :)
@MrHws5mp5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous singer and an excellent songwriter. Her song "Me, Myself, I" was one of the things that got me through some dangerously dark depressions as a teenager in the '80s.
@vickibennett45464 жыл бұрын
She didn't get near enough recognition.Love het
@JoJo-hl4tz4 жыл бұрын
I think she is getting me through some dark times now..
@jameskennedy7213 жыл бұрын
@@JoJo-hl4tz Soothe our frazzled nerves , Joan ...
@frombrum Жыл бұрын
track record on a walkman kept me off the bridge
@TheBucilla4 жыл бұрын
I adore Joan armatrading her voice just soothes my soul she’s my go to when I need some calm from the storms of life xxx
@TheAyeAye1 Жыл бұрын
One of the best opening lines ever written. She still has a hell of a voice. I must of have listened to the album this was on a couple of hundred times on a physical record. I wish she still wore her hair natural.
@peterr65953 жыл бұрын
Joan has dedicated fans who travel around to world to her concerts. I saw her in NY then saw her again in Vegas 30 years later. I drove across country twice listening to Joan and Blues. Joan led the way for a lot of singers. She has that delay on a beat which throws me off every time. I am happy my daughters turned into serious Armatrading fans also.
@rboypia1894 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you played that song. It is a perfectly constructed piece of art, with the voice and music. More of Joan Armtrading please
@robrobertson46195 жыл бұрын
Man!! What a blast from the past! I was a senior in high school in 1976 and was lucky to grow up in an era with such diverse music to be exposed to. Thanks to whoever suggested this one.
@pennypoulain97174 жыл бұрын
Rob Robertson I was a Sr in 76 too. This brings me back! I still listen to Joan in my car😂
@tashspeak38774 жыл бұрын
love how respectfully you listen - so many people are too in love with the sound of their own voices to even hear the music they're supposed to be reacting to. you look so blissed out! loving it and this song!
@calistomon5 жыл бұрын
I saw her recently in concert and she is still fantastic. A classy performer.
@garyfryer5334 Жыл бұрын
Joan Armatrading and Tracy Chapman....THEE 2 most under-rated singer songwriters EVER!!
@sabiantheomnivore55925 ай бұрын
Oh, you're not wrong there.. Now I'll go watch the Fast Cars video.. Thanks Gary..
@Nina51442 жыл бұрын
Joan is an extremely talented lady with a fantastic voice. I have some of her albums but her greatest hits is one I play all the time. Has some beautiful songs on it,
@macups995 жыл бұрын
Im proud of you I've been a sub since the beginning you have evolved into one of the best and most diverse music and reaction channels on YT
@blitztim64165 жыл бұрын
Joan's so cool. Try 'The Weakness in Me'. I got into with her album Walk Under Ladders when it came out. Great album. Try the first track called 'I'm Lucky' , as well as the one I mentioned. It features Thomas Dolby, known for 'She Blinded Me with Science'. Which is also a good song to check out. btw, it's Joan not Joann.
@desireewatson45875 жыл бұрын
Wonderful reaction. This woman sang the playlist of my youth. I listened to her every day for 20 years. Love!
@simplyscottish76565 жыл бұрын
I grew-up in the 70's Glasgow, listening to Joan, one of the best artists of her time
@TheGreatPlainsDrifter2 жыл бұрын
And your life is forever changed for having heard Joan for the first time
@SiriusJMoonlight4 жыл бұрын
Loved her music & was lucky enough to have TWO good stations that played her, starting in about 1977. I got to see her in about 82. At one point she wanted everybody to get up and dance but it was a theater venue and they wouldn't let us.
@ninjeera3 жыл бұрын
she was a very special artist to all of us growing up wayyyyyyyy back in the 70's. She influenced Tracy Chapman a TON.
@terryweber47345 жыл бұрын
Oh I love Joan! She's been a favorite of mine since the 70's.
@maineman94475 жыл бұрын
Thank you, India. Joan was one of my favorites in the 70's.
@vivienwilliams15384 жыл бұрын
Joan, Joan, JOAN. Always loved her. Wonderful. Thank you for listening.
@dougoneill72664 жыл бұрын
The Beautiful and marvellously talented Joan Armatrading. sweet.
@allisonyoung40075 жыл бұрын
13 yrs old hearing this on my bedside digital clock radio ~
@toshlanark5 жыл бұрын
You must mean on ur Alexa smart speaker !
@maggiegibbons28904 жыл бұрын
LOVE me some Joan Armatrading!!
@elizabethshelly69213 жыл бұрын
Thank you India for turning Me on to Joan Armatrading. Loved it!
@brxee5 жыл бұрын
Knew you'd like it! And her, so glad you picked up mine or someone else's suggestion. Willow, Down To Zero and, for an 80s Joan vibe, Drop The Pilot are other great songs of hers.
@56music643 жыл бұрын
Have seen Joan 3 or 4 times, back in the 70's, she is still one of my favourite female artists, note I say artist, not singer as she is far more than a singer, she writes her own songs, her delivery is hard to match, love her
@andressinks Жыл бұрын
Seen her live and everyone knew every lyric. Which are all so good. An amazing song writer and emoter
@jemmajames67194 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songs ever!
@erict9565 жыл бұрын
Joan is a beautiful person with a beautiful voice, striped back and pure. This song is timeless just gorgeous. Can't believe people don't like this song - where's your taste at?
@michaelkotsol94644 жыл бұрын
I never heard of this song but love this very smooth easy listening music. I do like switching of the voice. Would love to hear more of this singer.
@romulusremus75374 жыл бұрын
Joan Armatrading is very special. I also love her song The Weakness In Me.
@jamuga604 жыл бұрын
Ya feel this song as much as ya hear it..............................it's that powerful.
@robertm70712 жыл бұрын
She was a big star. I saw her in London in about 1980. Do listen to more of her songs. The Weakness In Me is just fantastic - the album version is best
@giantputt70663 жыл бұрын
Fantastic musician and song writer. Seen her in concert 5 times, the last time was her one woman show
@JoannaDaCosta703 жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved this song.
@Danny-fs1hk3 жыл бұрын
This might be my favorite Joan cut. Thanks for the reaction 👍🏾
@blueisback36835 жыл бұрын
God I loved Joan, so honest, so raw. Thanks for the memory, now I have to listen to that album again
@fawltyoldboybasil.21784 жыл бұрын
A Legend - a Wonderfully Talented Artist with a style and sound all her own.
@frankiebowie61744 жыл бұрын
I got to see her show in person - so many great songs!
@ednicholson78395 жыл бұрын
Joan Armatrading is amazing. Check out the songs Show Some Emotion, Willow, Tall in the Saddle and Down to Zero too. Bettye LaVette’s version of Down to Zero is also great. Armatrading is British, and she was never as well known in the US. But people who seek out and know good music eventually find her. Before there was Tracy Chapman there was Joan Armatrading. By the way I think her name is pronounced Jone like Joan Rivers, not Jo-Anne... No biggie, just passing it along
@ElectroAnnie4 жыл бұрын
You are the only reaction channel I subscribe to, and this is why. Joan Armatrading is such an incredible songwriter, singer, and guitar player. This is still on my playlist every week because it never gets old. If you haven't done "The Weakness In Me" I highly recommend it.
@TJdirect4 жыл бұрын
Just can’t go wrong with Joan!❤️
@PeekaPeep5 жыл бұрын
Finally got to Armatrading, eh? Yeah, she's a closet favorite of mine and that song's one of her signature tunes as well. Diggin' this channel more and more with each reaction, keep 'em coming! ;-)
@musiclistsareus10292 жыл бұрын
I've loved her for years
@minnidrake85164 жыл бұрын
Love her she rocks great voice and style thanks for the cool reaction
@TheSloopyJoe5 жыл бұрын
Love Joan A. Been listening to her since the seventies!
@grahamcox6623 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous,song.
@jude94115 жыл бұрын
she is so original. takes me back.
@dard683 Жыл бұрын
classy songwriter and performer. fantastic arrangement. great band btw.
@JustieCrustie5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else notice that when Joan sings live her necklace always ends up looking like its throttling her? Gets pushed away. Love this woman. True talent. Brilliant songwriter & musician/singer. ✌🇬🇧
@jamuga603 жыл бұрын
Now if I can feel the sun in my eyes, and the rain on my face. Why cant I feelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll......................................loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
@maeellis5184 жыл бұрын
Yay for you to learn about some of the best artists
@jockmanning94629 күн бұрын
Joan❤great reaction
@johnwinton22093 жыл бұрын
She is SO talented.
@GRTVO3 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise you reacted to Joan Armatrading all this time ago. Fantastic song.
@davidzimmerli4895 жыл бұрын
Joan was/is a true musical artist, and your beautiful reaction to this number brought tears to my eyes......
@simonbarrier6765 Жыл бұрын
I saw her live at Birmingham Odeon. Superb !
@robertm70712 жыл бұрын
I saw Joan in London in about 1980. At that time she was a really big star and so she should have been.
@sean---the-other-one3 жыл бұрын
Joan is something special
@danjoda7553 жыл бұрын
Why did I just find this now? Late to the party again, lolll. To get a taste of Joan giving life to electric blues guitar, try "A Woman in Love". She was never respected in the USA, which I thought was tragic! Thank you for your lovely reaction, and a happy, healthy & safe New Year ✌
@tracymcclung31455 жыл бұрын
Love Joan armatrading personal preference ( Willow & The Weakness In Me ) x
@truckerkevthepaidtourist4 жыл бұрын
this is why so many say the 70s was truly the best decade for music
@Bysanthus4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you're reacting to this!!!!!
@iamthecaptainofmysoul22933 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@karinahoughton57863 жыл бұрын
This song has followed me though my life 💗
@ushermore3 жыл бұрын
Love Joan..so over looked, thanks for re-acting to her dear India.
@stevew5855 жыл бұрын
What a classic! Brilliant Joan!
@jameskennedy7213 жыл бұрын
Her best song by far . Many a songwriter wish they could write something like this .
@jeffmorse6455 жыл бұрын
I've heard her name, but I've never heard her perform. She's pretty great! Love the soulful voice paired with an acoustic guitar.
@maeellis5184 жыл бұрын
Do find more of her you won't be sorry
@johnarber33583 жыл бұрын
Classic British song. Deep on many levels.
@janehenry32062 жыл бұрын
I love Willow and Me, Myself I...I spoke to her on the telephone years ago. I didn't know it was her, all she said was she was Joan, calling to wish a lass we had living with us, happy birthday. It wasn't till the next day her cousin told her Joan Armatrading had called repeatedly as a treat. She was a good friend of my friends cousin, she was gutted to miss her. She sounded very nice, quiet a bit shy..
@mohammedomar63035 жыл бұрын
Joan is a legend .......
@raycope20864 жыл бұрын
I KNEW you would like her India. I'm delighted. I wish you rainbows.
@fordprefectiii5 жыл бұрын
wow. what a voice. memories of university.
@ronkrupovich71525 жыл бұрын
Gifted; truly gifted...
@magentaangel55314 жыл бұрын
I was 16 when this came out in the UK. Classic song...
@stevefaulkner93913 жыл бұрын
Joan 'Armour-Plating', fantastic!
@iansheehy74415 жыл бұрын
A unique and beautiful song. It really seemed to move you, quite rightly!
@EckyBoy0075 жыл бұрын
I love that you have done this song it's one of my most favourite songs ever ever EVER. You should listen to another of her songs called Me Myself I, it is more of a rocking vibe with really powerful lyrics . I love your reaction channel :)
@shawnngatai47454 жыл бұрын
She's an icon
@jennifermitchell15 жыл бұрын
If you like this one I'd suggest another song by her called the weakness in me.
@jeansmith33675 жыл бұрын
Just a beautiful song x
@minnidrake85164 жыл бұрын
Love her teuly an original thanks for all your hard work u rock
@lauraheim83812 жыл бұрын
I wore out probably 5-6 vinyl albums when I heard this ) Album is called Joan Armitrading). She is insanely underrated, but has a solid “underground” following. Every song on this album is brilliant!!
@lastrada522 жыл бұрын
Many have not heard of Joan...but she's been around for many years & she is truly a legendary performer. I have never bought a Joan LP that I didn't like. She's intense, she's beautiful, she's melodic & superbly Joan Armatrading every time. This was an early song her classic "Willow" is to be experienced. Check "Willow" (HD) @ Rockpalast. She also predates Tracy Chapman with that vocal style. Joan has dozens of great songs & most importantly she's respected by many musicians & devoted fans.