Pat Benatar, 1980 Heartbreaker and I Need a Lover at AB

[@tomfarrington9878]

How the HELL is Pat not in the Hall of Fame....

[@dmontes133]

The, so called hall of fame sucks anyway. There are many many people that are in that had nothing to do with rock! I think it’s a bigger honor to not be in that hall of sham!

[@schumi9xwdc]

She is now ;-)

[@alison2649]

She is

[@leezee2894]

She totally changed the entire world of the female voice in rock music .

[@larryronkq586]

I need a lover RELEASED IN 1979 ,,, YAAAAH 70s

[@saintninansplace]

@@parallaxcontinuum7898 Janis was a screamer that was and druggie. Plus she could NOT SING.

[@horaciomorales5555]

Is true, only one Pat Benatar.

[@blakegregory969]

YES

[@leezee2894]

I would say that Pat Benetar can break the sound barrier with her high note pitch !!

[@johngreene6783]

Who else misses the 80s and the music??

[@evelynbloom3952]

Love how Pat and Neil are still together! Married and still perform! I just saw them last week! In their 70’s and they still sound GREAT!!!

[@gerardhilinski]

I had the chance to hang with them after their slow at the MGM in Northfield, OH a couple weeks ago. Such a thrill!

[@David-dw2mb]

The Q QUEEN of Rock is still reigning

[@Ionizap]

Pat and Neil are the perfect combination. No wonder they got married. Neil is probably one of the most underrated guitarists his solos are awesome. Neil is a lucky man.

[@booger1966]

Best couple ever .

[@zacharypeacock6278]

I was 14 when this aired, i was watching. The Queen of Rock. When ever one of her songs come on the radio i turn it up as loud as i can and ROCK...Feb 2024...

[@raymondmiller9176]

I think Pat benatar is great we was in the jukebox business we made a lot of money with her songs so why thank you Pat benatar

[@thedarkstranger963]

The passion the woman possesses. The attitude in her performance. The power of her vocals. I hope Beyonce and all those other fake pop princesses are taking notes.

[@patriciabetancourt1995]

I doubt they are...they could NEVER compair...lol

[@fucheduck]

they don't care they just want image.

[@thedarkstranger963]

@@fucheduck Image = imagine.

[@uncleandy4664]

I KNOW RIGHT THEY DONT HAVE ANYTHING ON THIS LADY POWERHOUSE VOCALS.

[@thedarkstranger963]

@@uncleandy4664 Kind of sad that as mankind becomes more technologically advanced, we're losing what made humans stand out from other inhabitants of earth. As far as I'm concerned, get that Cardi B "WAP", Miley Cyrus and her overexposed genitalia and that disgusting Lady Gaga who wore a dress made of raw animal flesh to an awards ceremony and let them get shipped to Detroit and smoke crack with their meth head fanatics. I'll take Nancy Wilson over Mariah "Fucks Every Race" Carey any day.

[@aus80srockradio94]

I have said it many times and will say it again - Benatar is the world's best female vocalist. She is the complete & real deal.

[@nolksentertainmentgp]

Loved Pat since forever but she might have an equal in Amy Lee. ;)

[@drataa]

Aus80sRockRadio she not the best in that studio... idiot

[@wildsmiley]

I love, love Pat but c'mon..... Ann Wilson is rock's greatest female vocalist ever.

[@22trem]

Doro

[@mr.turnerx7615]

Aus80sRockRadio I agree!

[@pagecampbelljr4562]

PAT BENATAR YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL AND YOUR BAND.

[@brucemattson4399]

Her music brings back great memories.I miss the 1979 and the 80’s

[@christimecarmona6810]

Me too! 💕

[@redlicoricerifleexpert7489]

Me also!

[@travelinben1966]

Pat and Neil, two extremely talented artists and a great couple.👏👏👏

[@zeevon9]

Brian yes Neal is a gifted guitar player

[@juliecox8694]

Best Female Rocker! Never got the credit she deserved, but her fans know it and will always love her and her music!

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

like i was saying hall of fame is full of snobs they barely just put the moody blues in. think about that. best band in history.

[@peternardone1788]

Rocks the house

[@MaskedMan66]

What do you mean? She's got accolades out the wazoo!

[@DebbieFan70]

Pat got the credits that she earned and very well deserved and she's still rockin!

[@antton9623]

There are some other contenders, like Stevie Nicks and the Wilson sisters.

[@justatrailer7807]

The seventies and eighties,were the greatest two decades in human history !

[@javonnesummers3245]

here's one black man who LOVED this song! and Ms Benatar

[@Bysanthus]

Here's another one

[@drewjohn8392]

Pat Benatar, Ann Wilson and Linda Rondstadt were three of the best kickass female vocalists ever to rock!

[@Foxtrot1967]

Pat turned 69 yesterday but we'll remember her & Spder just like this.

[@Ninja22.]

Who's still listening in 2024?💯🔥🤘

[@phillarsson8253]

That first album is still frequently on my car-playlist. Such a great album that was and still I'm amazed by Pat's incredible voice and the guitarwork in there. It's obvious that this gitarist found his roots in rockabilly. He has a somewhat same a style in his soloing constructions and freestyle precision as Elliot Easton from The Cars

[@transylvanianite3391]

Pat's voice is priceless and a Gem

[@larryburwell8550]

I remember in 1980 seeing this performance on American bandstand and I've been a pat benatar fan ever since. Bought the album same day afternoon. Fantastic

[@davidwright4495]

I remember seeing it too.

[@dougfisher1885]

I remember watching them on A/B on a Saturday afternoon back in 1980 man how time goes so fast I miss those days

[@stuartewoldt1513]

I remember finding this I need a lover song in 1988and couldn't believe it was John Melloncamp. Course I was just 14

[@travisowens9735]

This was actually my first sighting of pat benatar! Saturday morning on American Bandstand! Freaking had me 2 notes in!

[@jephrokimbo9050]

In 1981 my high school had three teenage Ladies who emulated The Pat Benatar Look. Charlene Ballou had her style of dress, mannerisms and style. Tracy Conn had her physique, attitude and facial features. However, Sharon Bensing had the COMPLETE AND TOTAL PACKAGE and she was my best female friend. ;-}} YOOUUZZAA!!

[@angeliquehartman3868]

I fell in love with Pat Benatar at the young age of 14 I had been paid $10 for babysitting the first money I've ever made in my life and I spend it on her album precious time loved her ever since seen her in concert numerous times I'm now 53 and I still love her music have every one of her albums is she still rocks to this day much love and respect for this woman and for her husband Neil Giraldo

[@billsfan788]

Myron was a BEAST on the drums. PAT= GODDESS!!!!

[@edwardmchalejr8214]

Myron still blows me away. He was a spider over that kit.

[@prstauro]

They don't make music artist like her anymore. Just am lucky enough to grow up in the 80s and be a part of something very special that won't come back again, unfortunately.

[@chessking7347]

Stellar performance. Long live the 70s & 80s. 💪🏻

[@johnnyredux4019]

She was only 92 pounds! lol. Adorable

[@OhGodThe]

That damned Neve console at Sound City... So many of the heaviest fucking rock songs came out of that board. It's all in the drums, but damn if it couldn't give vocals an incredible edge, like Pats. Iconic.

[@doyleperkins4916]

I was 15 when I saw this broadcast in 1980. I remember this particular broadcast too...amazing.

[@vettestingray86]

Pat is the Greatest!!!! Best Female Rock Artist Ever!!!!!!!!!! Grew up listening to her music. Rock On Pat Benatar!

[@ContrarianCorner]

Beauty married Badass and they had Pat Benatar! One of the greatest rock singers of all time... and she's just as amazing today as she was back then.

[@williamcrew3226]

There will NEVER be another rock legend like Mrs. Pat. Thanks for the school years and still today!!!!

[@refra1046]

ONE AND ONLY ,PAT BENATAR...🎸🎸🎸FELL IN LOVE W HER IN THE 70"S..

[@larryronkq586]

Me to this came out in 1979 ,,,, LOVE THEM 70s

[@ricksoden6838]

Pat Benatar, blondie, the pretenders.......as strong era for female artists..........saw Pat twice in hawaii, once with the guitar band, next time with the keyboards, the drummer was a beast.......well worth the price of admission. must've been 80 and 82

[@MrUltraworld]

I saw them at about this time. I was drawn in by Neil's powerful guitar work. After one tune, Pat bowled me over. Her power, impact, and those legs knocked me over. Glad they're still together, still rockin'

[@sydneycarton9973]

I was a high school senior 79-80. I had liked Linda Ronstadt, Blue Bayou, etc. Then Pat Benatar happened. Pat ROCKED! Later Linda put out the Mad Love album, seemed like she was trying to be Pat. Pat finally made the Rock and Roll HoF, long overdue and well deserved !

[@Michael7878]

Pat Benatar is AND always will be the Best Female Rock Artist!!! Seen in concert 16 times (1st on in 1980 in Dallas) Was @ PatFest2001 in Atlantic City & backstage b4 Take Tahoe in Nov. 2001. Have pics taken with Pat & Spyder and Pat's autograph. And chat with Roger Capps on Fbook messenger often. #PatROCKS #RogerCapps

[@marthastephens2179]

Pissed she was not inducted into the Hall of Fame today. If this isn't rock and roll I don't know what the hell is!!!🎉🎇 I voted daily

[@oldguy323]

I located the apartment in NYC where Roger lived and where Pat, Neil and Roger wrote HIFC...Roger confirmed it.

[@brklyn345]

@@oldguy323 Well, don't hold out on us! Where?

[@leezee2894]

Let's not.forget Janis Joplin !!

[@bobo420TX]

1980 Dallas The Agora ?

[@dawnagordon2333]

She’s my favorite rock ‘n’ roll singer she’s beautiful and talent and she’s so placed today 2020

[@shawnoverton7625]

Pat benatar your husband is a really fantastic guitar player and you guys Rock I love all of your music it sounds great pat benatar.

[@mrlafayette1964]

AB was known for playing the backing track but I think they're actually playing here, no lip synching for sure.

[@miketd711]

One of the first albums my mom gave to me back in the early 80's. I played it so much it scratched.

[@waynesherlock8917]

Alright I confess. 37 years later and I still find myself toe-tapping to this.

[@jurgenkruger3932]

Ageless- I'm tapping, too! She's still phantastic!

[@larryronkq586]

41 years ago n released in 79 The video was 80 Its a 70s song

[@mopar546]

The thought of her being 64 now blows my mind.

[@daniellinehan63]

And still smoking hot !!

[@romanopaso]

@@daniellinehan63 freak

[@marthastephens2179]

Me too cause she she was my idol growing up and I'm 65! it is mind-blowing

[@nazkenny2886]

@@marthastephens2179 I couldn't believe she's up to 64 already...life indeed is short.

[@Elothrien]

I fucking LOVE women with ATTITUDE.... and she is one if the biggest examples of that in the 80s!!!!

[@davrulesdawurld]

She really has a beautiful voice!

[@louiscoremin7384]

Pat benatar the queen of rock. I have been. A huge fan for years

[@louiscoremin7384]

I am a great singer as well i. Had choir class in high school junior and senior year i was the only guy in the soprano section that was 32 years ago but i still have. The strong singing voice

[@nevadaracer00V]

...and she isn't in the rock n' roll of fame, why???

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

gotta put all those hip hop and rappers in first

[@Echris21]

I've seen Pat and Neil at least 4 times live over the last 25+ years. They, "We Belong" in The Hall.

[@kareneaton4052]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a colossal joke! It would be an insult for Pat Benatar to be in there!

[@leokimvideo]

Kiss took eons to get inducted. It's just a scam side to the industry.

[@patrickellerin111]

I feel bad for Myron having to fake the drumming when that dude played with so much energy live! Bad ass!

Awesomeness on the guitar solo

[@shannonscrivner5174]

her vocal range is amazing, always loved her!

[@Mysticdan54]

My favorite female vocalist is Pat Benatar, and Neil's guitar 🎸 playing is awesome on many of their songs. My favorite songs are: Hell is for Children, Heartbreaker, Hit me with Your Best Shot, Promises in the Dark, You Better Run and Fire and Ice.

[@anakina1]

I always thought she was the queen of rock. A great band and awesome songwriting. What a voice.

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

She didnt write her songs though, that would be Kate Bush.

[@jettaburns]

@@canaryinacoalmine7267 she has songwriting credits on almost all of her albums. even if she wasn’t a lyricist that doesn’t make her any less talented or negate that the songs she sang were well-written. why do you seem to think that if someone is praising pat they’re instantly bashing kate?

[@jeminthehologram]

I remember this like it was yesterday. #Legend

[@eightycubicft]

Benatar is a throb, I can remember thumimg to Nantasket and listening to her and the band on FM radio, BLISS. TRUE BLISS. When we were yong. In the Hall of fame with you, NOW.

[@brklyn345]

LONG overdue

[@davidrohrer962]

Nantasket! Thumbing! Those were the days!

[@gskelton2937]

This is a real lady. She is unmatchable...No not even BEyonce Riannon, Ga GA could hold a candle aside of her...SOrry GIrls! THis is the Lady~!

[@DAZZLEMOON1]

still remember seeing this on tv as a kid! she still rocks love her in concert!

[@davidmorin6667]

I've seen her in Hartford ct, great show

[@JohnGripShadowofaking]

It's amazing how the time flies in life, watching this is great & a huge thank you to my friend Roger Capps her bass player who I'm working on a few projects with at this time for posting this on f/b !!! Roger you rocked the stage with Pat & buddy you looked so cool doing it !! what a ride my friend & to think it was my time with Elvis that brought us together later in life. KEEP ROCKIN & KEEP THE FAITH

[@hoderharris]

John , thank you for posting this. Comments like yours are KZbin gold.

[@kurtisploehn4711]

Along with my favorite rock drummer, ever, Myron Grombacher!

[@santasandoval9138]

She's an incredible vocalist .She and Neil are the perfect pair.Longtime fan,love their songs.❤❤❤

[@ravenblu5927]

She was The Bomb! Those Awesome Vocals! Rocked the Hell Outta everybody Else's during the 80s!

[@tessamohler3021]

My all time favorite woman rocker!!! Man I wish I looked like Pat!

[@mechagojira6951]

not only extremely talented but gorgeous too whew!!!! im so glad im an 80's kid especially early 80's loved the early 80's.

[@susanb2015]

The early 80s had great songs. I was 13 in 80.

[@GlenPlumlee-c9r]

She still looks and sounds fantastic. Neil too. Their adorable.

[@sschevy8558]

That band no joke. That’s a smokin song!

[@KazKylheku]

You're the right kind of writer to excite her inner sense of style. A flaming lyrical fighter you take a lighter to the inner rhyme!

[@Vinnycooks4you]

Yes the queen of rock and roll...In the Heat of the night..was one of the best albums ever produced for a female singer..so underrated!!..by far her best album! women today don't compare

[@joebehanna5894]

Thank you for your music pat and neil . It impacted my life in a positive way. Totally under rated and the way you guys have done things is top shelf . She may be a tiny little lady but wow! Does she pack a punch what a ride your lives have been on. Forever a fan .

[@rudyshown9985]

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN,,,,,,NEIL -LUCKY GUY..!!

[@marthastephens2179]

She's just as lucky. Hot guy 💥🔥

[@michaelcrosby9618]

@@marthastephens2179 😀🐴🐴🍩🍟🎊🎋🎃🍕🍕

[@shawnoverton7625]

Pat benatar and Neil Giraldo I seen you guys at the Washington town and country fair a couple years ago it was a great concert you guys Rock!!! Congratulations to you on your music you guys play from shawn Overton.

[@1mikera]

I saw Pat in the late 70's at a place called Old Man Rivers in Westwego, La. (outskirts of New Orleans) of all places when no one knew who she was. She was great.

[@70sfred1]

Pat is a current nominee for the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame for 2022!

[@phpw43a]

Pat Benatar sings it with an ATTITUDE!!! Love it!!! Such a "Bad Ass" !!!

[@angelamunoz9584]

I still LOVE you Pat

[@oliviarichardson744]

@Gregery Mueller Pat was and is skinny, why would u call her fat oh and she could outsing you anyday.

[@oldguy323]

@Gregery Mueller lmao 4 real?

[@post11tracy1]

@Gregery Mueller then why are you here, bro? Just to be a douche?

[@post11tracy1]

@Gregery Mueller I think you don't know that Pat Benatar was originally trained to be an Opera singer.

[@theothertroll]

her voice echoes over the sound system - damn ~

[@charliesalzillio8524]

Never never received the credit The best pure voice along with Grace Slick.

[@jordanhasch2544]

Despite all her pop-friendly hooks and an undeniable knack for STUNNING vocals (her soprano is flawless), she is nothing more than HARD ROCK royalty. And she deserves to seen as such. Brilliant.

[@bobbrins]

I need a lover was written by a struggling singer/songwriter at the time named John Cougar. Now known as John Mellencamp but I think Pat Benatars version rocks.

[@overthetopent1]

It was originally supposed to be Pat's first single, but Cougar decided to release it, so she went with Heartbreaker

[@ravenblu5927]

Her version was done a Hell lot better! Her Vocals Were So Awesome!!!

[@ravenblu5927]

Heartbreaker! Was A lot better! Cuz it went straight to the Top of The Charts! #1! Hit Single!

[@BrunsonEntertainment]

I could definitely tell. Sounds like "Hurt So Good"

[@jusnuts1443]

Ok, I'll put my 2 cents in... Both Were Awesome!! That's all I have to say about That!

[@blak1lyte]

damn i miss the music shows we had growning up.... that includes motown too! love all that those shows brought to ALL people of all types... put dance fever in their too when disco was around... couldnt TOUCH that stuff....great artists and songs that people still listen to and..DANCE TO TODAY!

[@myhealthtoo]

WOW what a voice theres isn't anyone out there like that

[@terrychavez9189]

I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER, Mr Dick Clark!! Because the man KNOWS MUSIC 🎶 Mic🎤💧

[@andreamaddox7400]

Best Rock Female Voice...PERIOD!!!!

[@larryronkq586]

THE GREAT 70s Released in Aug of 1979 ,,Im Proud to be a 70s Brat

[@johnnyredux4019]

What a voice...what a band...all live....WOW!!!!

[@johnnyredux4019]

Very underrated guitar playing!!

[@rahkinrah1963]

Now 2019 - still a rockin' song!

[@madDdog67]

Pat was certainly a pioneer for women in rock. Fast forward to today, and there are dozens of great female singers around; more in metal than in rock, but it's great to see either way.

[@danielcandehore6995]

Toujours aussi amoureux de Pat Benatar quelle voix quel groupe 😱🥰💗

[@bassinbillRC5300]

Tre Bien

[@kellycismoski5098]

First Album I ever bought!

[@MusicalMagicProducer]

I'm adding this to my favorites! Two great songs by a female legend of Rock!

[@steverobertson6748]

Seen hernandez hubby in my home town at Empire theather in Belleville Ont about 15 years ago and she absolutely still a power house ,what a voice for a tiny lady

[@stewartsnape1231]

One of her best lively songs, drummer is going like a wild man , very energetic I think it’s Myron Grombacher, he’s the drummer I’d want if I had a band

[@tflyer98]

Amazing Drummer - I believe he is now working at a Porsche Dealer in CA.

[@brando7266]

@@tflyer98 is that true?

[@politicalincorrect3368]

We had 10 Pat Benatars in our high school class81

[@Madscheva97531]

and they're still happily married!

[@shawnoverton7625]

You still have your Gorgeous voice ever! Pat benetar you are fantastic Lady thank you very much from shawn Overton. You Rock Lady.

[@RJONES1754]

First tune i ever heard by Pat and still the greatest!!!Love the look at 3.28!!!

[@davidbrown4449]

Saw this performance on AB, home on leave from Okinawa. I was lying on the couch, and when she started singing(OK-lip synching), I sat up and wondered, who the hell was this girl? Well I found out, and have seen her over twenty times live. Never gets old!

[@jamesmillar938]

what a voice

[@robertpetricko1968]

Queen of Rock!! Put Her in the Hall of Fame NOW!!

[@BAK-zl5yn]

The audience,the voice, awesome

[@Vini-Pizza]

What a total babe!! Hair, eyes, mouth and she can EFFING sing!! No auto-tune B.S.

[@jimklipper6022]

Those eyes!

[@romanopaso]

I got the same fantasy dude

[@handsomehammer2733]

Never seen this video she has such a tender voice when she spoke .turns it off and turns it right back up again