Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@karenlittlefield]

I have one goal in life. Find someone who looks at me the way Neil looks at Pat. 🥰

[@soundbreak7]

for 40 years too

[@dynjarren7523]

For some reason Pat Benetar doesn’t get the recognition and respect she should be getting as one of the greatest female rock and pop singers of all time! I don’t know why she is seriously overlooked and underrated! To my mind she is definitely in the top ten of female singers of all time! Maybe even top 5!

[@stvstreett]

number 1 in my book.

[@WhizzingFish12]

She had the best voice of all of them. I think its because she was a little too punk/glam, not the Fleetwood Mac type.

[@yuothineyesasian]

Benatar was too soft to stand out. But I think she does get recognized. Cherie Currie was underrated.

[@midiman5045]

Yes She should be in the Rock hall of fame!!!!

[@donmcmillan4388]

I agree i was a high school too cool hard rock dough head and I loved her music. My little secret lol

[@stevendavid5370]

Neil looks at Pat and you can see the love he has for her. And it's awesome. Pat has not let age destroy her beauty (I had such a crush back then). Neil is a smart guy to catch and hold on to Pat and visa versa. You belong to each other. We (your fans) love the both of you too. Love this video.

[@gigisasz4580]

Yes.. they are so perfect together! So lucky too.

[@jake105]

Maybe it's just me but I thought Neil was holding back tears when he looked over at Pat during "We Belong".

[@ImaRockStarPR]

What is wrong with you

[@criskiss80s83]

😅👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯

[@TwistedRiffster]

Maybe he’s looking at her with pain for when she cheated

[@stevesanders6215]

I am not a sound engineer, but I am amazed at how amazing all of these Tiny Desk concerts sound. They're always perfect.

[@DetroitAnalog]

They've come so far with recording technology, just in the past decade. ProTools, a laptop, a few Shure mics (SM57 & SM58) are outstanding quality, and built like tanks. The 57 for voices, the 58 for instruments, and you can get startling audio results. High cost is no longer relevant to great results. You say that you're not a recording engineer... why not? Read the instructions, watch some KZbin videos on the subject, and record EVERYTHING! In 4 or five months, you'll have as much a right to self administer that title as 80% of those out there 'doing it.' Have fun, strive for the best results possible, and most importantly... if you learn from past mistakes, and correct them... They're not mistakes at all. They're "lessons learned". ;0)

[@tanner_uncut]

you know they're Pros when they even squeezed Gwar in there and made em sound good😆

[@GutBuster-z6m]

With today's digital technology, people can make recording studio quality recording in their own homes!

[@sandraquintana8022]

She was an original and will always be an outstanding singer. Have loved her as a girl now a 53 yr old woman 🥰💞

[@jeninmontana]

These two make it seem like a forever marriage is actually possible. They are so cute together - 33 yrs & still going strong!

[@Trainy2]

And they knew each other for a long time before they got married

[@Lola_Santoro]

@@Trainy2 Not really. They met in '79 and pretty quickly hooked up, got married 3 years later. Wouldn't exactly call that "a long time". They're just one of those couples who make it work.

[@flukyreview9128]

Their marriage lasted because thank God they are not snowflake millennials.

[@davidroby7290]

Still rocking!!!

[@melissakurzbard2061]

@@Trainy2 no they didn't know each other long

[@gesundheit602]

Not only did Neil win when he married Pat, but he also hit the hair jackpot.

[@guitar8543]

The way he looks at her ... He's still amazed, entranced and captivated by her.

[@GuyDanielsMusicEtc]

And it's mutual!

[@alansturgess1324]

Well observed and comment upon.

[@josephwirtz8352]

...and her with him!

[@RythmicIntentions]

The funny part is that early on he didn't want anything to do with her. But she kept at him and finally turned him around. Good thing as they really are a great couple.

[@joejones9520]

@@RythmicIntentions the chix like the guys best who dont like them.

[@eddieboyky]

My love for Pat Benatar and her music knows no bounds.

[@the1spen]

Saw these 2 at a concert in concord ca. I’m an 80’s kid and don’t think I fully appreciated this lady and her husband at the time. When I saw them live I couldn’t believe the performance and talent they both had. Now I’m 54 and a huge fan of both of them.

[@pear7777]

the chemistry between 'em...

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Further proof the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has no merit. These two are incredible.

[@bctesla]

What a beautiful couple . Every day we wake up and write another song .

[@FTFC365]

Gosh Darn, Pat just kills it even still. Brings tears to my eyes. What a natural Rock n Roll singer.

[@lmca08]

Wow they must be the coolest grandparents EVER!! Her voice is still so strong!

[@generay6807]

Wow! Pats voice has matured beautifully over the years. Just a hint of rasp at times. Love it. These two look like they still love making music together after all these years. Congrats to them.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Those who play together, stay together.

[@JEFFRAUSCHL]

What a great couple. They are so genuine. The kind of people you want to sit down and have a beer with.

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

One of the greatest female voices ever! ......It doesn't really get better than Pat and Neil.

[@jakestevens3788]

They make me feel like real love is possible....two legends.....Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Free-flyBE]

So cute - 'I can't wait till we're 70'..amazing how many of my heroes are 70 now & still out there!

[@pepsiyummie1]

Cutest, most authentic rock couple ever! Great role models…and obviously awesome rockers still and always!❤

[@MinhPhamGators]

This couple created some of the most memorable music (melodies, guitar riffs, ...). Really enjoyed growing up with them. Glad they are still together.

[@utubewatcher360]

They are fantastic together!!! They sure don't need a full band behind them. Two person show for sure!!!! She still Rocks!!!!

[@michaelyackovich155]

Saw them last Friday at Thunder Valley. Amazing concert, at 71 Pat still kills the vocals

[@Glidas2]

I was there Montreal forum December 15 1982 , great concert. I love you both ❤️

[@58raceguy]

Both of them incredibly talented in their own right, and in combination a blockbuster duo. What’s so incredible though is the look in their eyes when they look at each other. After all these years, real-deal love right there.

[@lunalove2222]

💗Takes Me Back

[@PapaByrd07]

Thank you guys for being a part of my life while growing up with such GREAT music. Stay safe and much love headed your way from Texas. God Bless.

[@NYCgirl927]

Love the way Neil looks at his wife. " Its love baby" as Pat said in the 80s

[@aus80srockradio94]

Just shows much talent they both have - just an acoustic guitar and a voice and magic is created.

[@seizethedayandlive]

Well said...

[@aus80srockradio94]

+Rand U Thanks!

[@ajobeidallah4210]

I have always Loved her Pat Benatar is a Living LEGEND Miss Benatar You and Mr. Giraldo have still got it please keep making music.

[@gpz11001]

Pat is Awsome live, Neil is an underrated guitarist, kudos both of them.

[@brandothecatmeow]

And he's a great songwriter as well.

[@paulfoster9058]

I was just going to say that so I would Toss in producer too

[@this1wisechic]

I love a Musical Rabbit Hole. Pat Benatar Neil Giraldo... This might be one of my favorite NPR Tiny Desk ever. I LOVE THIS SOOOOO MUCH!!!!

[@CONEDBOY155]

she is soooooo underrated!!!!!!!...she's absolutely amazing - still!

[@RCAvhstape]

Kudos to Neil, dude managed to date and marry the greatest-ever singer babe and not break up the band.

[@aus80srockradio94]

Absolutely true ☺

[@deannadune9992]

He isnt to shabby himself ♡♡

[@stephss]

It takes two to make a marriage work.

[@pear7777]

has to do with his looks, often there's a jealous third in the band to break it up, but any other in the band would say "ofcourse she's with him, FML"

[@roberttwo-hatchett9102]

Imelda May has took that title and put it out of reach and way above the shelf where I don't think any other women will ever be able to reach Mrs may status look her up

[@MJHiteshew]

I’m not crying. You’re crying. What a beautiful couple. I grew up with them and still love them!!

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Wow I say them many years ago as a young man, they were young as well. Now I sit and watch them as a old man as they are old as well..it's great how Neil still looks and plays to her after all these years

[@chefjanet2k]

These two are adorable.

[@Linox82]

I saw the band live in Montreal in 1982, one of the best show I ever seen.

[@alexisjoinerr]

PAT SOUNDS AMAZING AT ALL AGES

[@beysantillan7774]

after all these years they're still so much in-love....fan from UAE

[@apress58]

They sound fantastic. They are both still so good looking.

[@marsbolt3424]

Looks? Who cares? Listen.

[@guncreep9905]

That's beceause of love ! 😉👍

[@warrenosborne1539]

These 2 are absolutely beautiful together. Neal plays one hell of a guitar and Pat Nails it... I mean NAILS Pitch DEAD on, One incredible voice,, oz I hear young folks on so called reality shows,, none mentioned,, that constantly sing off key, and nobody seems to notice. As a 65 year old bass player,, I can say with a bit of experience ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Pat Is the Real Voice.

[@marcoantoniorodriguesfaria355]

🌄🌳🏡🧘. YBelong the guyd 🏝️🏖️🛣️🚶🌇

[@imho2278]

Lost her top notes though.

[@juliefish820]

Pat you still rock out your songs I loved you in the 80s and I still do your awesome ❤

[@XyzXyz-mm9vq]

Neil Giraldo! YOU are exactly what every woman dreams her man should be: extremely Handsome & Talented yet Modest, Humble & Honest, Selfless, Considerate, Respectful, Generous & Thoughtful. A true Gentleman & just Beautiful inside out!

[@mariamartin12]

Xyz Xyz absolutely!

[@kendollgt]

And he wrote that song for her!! They live for love

[@ralex3697]

He is very handsome, beautiful couple

[@goldenrod3215]

They sound so good after these years. And yes , YOU MADE IT. TO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LONG AWAITED. AND THE PERFORMANCE WAS BRILLIANT. I WATCH IT OVER AND OVER. ESPECIALLY NIELS GUITAR PLAYING. I DIDNT KNOW NIEL PLAYED WITH DERRINGER. I SAW RICK 3X 1977 1979 1981. SO I MUST HAVE SEEN NIEL LIVE WITH RICK.

[@onedisturbedlilknucklehead]

Her voice is just as beautiful acoustic as it it in concert video and on album. Rock on Pat Benatar!!!

[@Grizzbiz57]

Two people genuinely in love after three plus decades. They clearly have a deep love and respect for each other and prove to the world of rock an d roll that lasting marriages are indeed possible. Rock on, Pat and Neil.

[@libertariom1131]

Pat Benatar, beautiful forever.

[@wickedcoolname399]

Man, she doesn't age! She still looks and sounds awesome!

[@reston81]

Pat you were the soundtrack to my life. Loved you in high school 81 still do. You and Neal first class

[@wsidechris]

Pat's greatest hits is an entire box set, 3 songs doesn't even scratch the surface. I love it!

[@vidbox44]

30+ years later, that man is still positively beautiful!

[@hopefulagnostic336]

+vidbox44 I know! So hot!

[@lobitome]

One of the few from the 80's I never saw live, and I regret not seeing them. They still got it.

[@litchar]

Even when they let up they still belt out that song. Blows the covers out of the water. They OWN that song

[@mariaguadalupemartinez4922]

I love Pat Benatar her powerful voice and together with her husband the great combination

[@donalddodds8335]

Pat Has still got it

[@djozera]

her voice is still amazing!!! she is still wonderful

[@mariezp]

I'm a bit late to the party as I just ran across this video and absolutely loved it! Pat Benatar was one of my favorites back in the day. While I was going through the angst of my teenage years she was right there with me and no telling how many others. When I had a bad day I could always listen to her songs and be ready to take on whatever life threw at me next. No doubt she was a champion for many teenage girls. It is wonderful to see that Pat and Neil have stayed together all these years. I love that they are so comfortable with one another and still seem to adore each other. So cute together and still great at performing together. On top of all that, her voice is just simply beautiful and still as strong as ever and she still looks amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this intimate performance.

[@nampomusic6378]

my favourite guitarist and singer when i was a kid, and still my favourite now. Neils chords progressions influenced my song writing heaps. I love the songs they wrote together most.

[@markheinbaugh1162]

Pat and Neil!!! the greatest rock love story of all time. I have your music in my heart forever. Thank you!

[@gigisasz4580]

They are smooth like butter together. Remind me of Steve and Eddie Gormet also a very loving couple and both extremely talented. We want more!! I hope they keep it going 🙏

[@enchantedpages]

I love how in love they still are

[@MehranJ]

I had forgotten how beautiful the words to "Promises in The Dark" was. Took me back. Thanks guys.

[@cthehuston2486]

What a fantastic treat to see these two perform on a different venue. Growing up, Pat was a favorite & a siren to many teenagers. Now in my 50s, seeing her perform with her husband without MTV fanfare (and my adolescent crush) is truly a wonderful thing. A wonderful couple, and a Blessing to watch them do what they’ve loved for so many years, and remain together.

[@gordonalexander4407]

amazing voice. And what a lovely couple. Their music is clearly a result of their love for each other. Love you forever Pat and Spyder

[@gigisasz4580]

How did Neil get the Nick name Spyder?

[@96wordpass]

I love these two so much. Such incredible music. Pat is still a mesmerizing goddess at her age. Just stunning! Neil is such a wonderful guitarist. Really underrated! Had these two not existed and come together to create it would be like experiencing existence without the color purple or without rain 🌧. Love you Neil and Pat! Keep on Rockin!

[@tomitstube]

saw them back in the early 80's, packing arenas in those days. great show, pat still has the voice. and neil has always been a great guitar player, really underrated.

[@miketungate]

Good stuff. I love that Neil is playing a Yamaha, he could be playing anything.

[@spacedoginnebraska]

I love my Yamaha acoustic. It's solid and true.

[@Lalairu]

That model line is pretty nice. Not the most affordable... The cheapest costs about 750 euros 😂

[@ambadale]

Amen, Mike, have one of those myself and was surprised to see Neil strumming away on this. A big sound, a solid guitar.

[@TeslaTales59]

Excellent! Been listening to them for more than 30 years!

[@Bigfootbabysas]

The soundtrack of my youth-thanks for the beautiful memories and music!

[@billygraham2132]

How effing good was this?!? Especially the interplay before 'Promises'...that was so authentic, and then the performance...that my friends is Love.

[@dianeevans2281]

wow! Pat sounds incredible!

[@thatbasementband8122]

my fav all time female singer.

[@melissakurzbard2061]

Me too , female singer

[@mitchgawlik1175]

How great it is to see and hear Pat and Neil in a setting such as this. I could listen to "We Belong" over and over". Now, if Neil could only be convinced to record a blues album.

[@bigcheetah]

True love! What an amazing couple.

[@tinachambers4887]

Ageless like fine wine Thanks for the music Pat an Neil have a day love from TEXAS

[@kipponi]

Lovely couple you can see they still love each other. That's love folks.

[@michelecherek5392]

LOVE IT!!! They both still look GREAT!!💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖

[@richsherman3673]

Lovely Lady, voice 2 -die-4 and great Strumming by Neil. Love it!!

[@enoughcorruption5975]

Beautiful to see..... Two really cool talented musicians who adore each other and have thier priorities straight! Still deeply in love❤ They help restore a bit of faith in humanity!!!

[@jamesscoop9684]

She ia absolutely the pioneer for female rock vocalists! Love her so much

[@rhon715]

I do miss hearing her hit the high notes, but she is still a great singer. She and Neil do a great job of rearranging the tunes to fit her range now.

[@fmp320]

What a beautiful moment. Thanks NPR! Just love it.

[@cb71551]

She still has a soulful sound and they look great together! Inspiring

[@rosylives]

Still love her ❤️

[@davidwright9550]

This is so cool. Their lives in so many ways have mirrored my wife's & mine. Marriage time, I am a guitarist and have been forever, and on and on and on. I love these too. What talents!!

[@SimplyPriscila]

This has got to be the funnest tiny desk to watch. Oh these two...

[@melawatermellon]

This performance was so entertaining. To watch them perform together sooo effortlessly, and the healthy bond that they have as a married couple is sooo beautiful to watch.

[@pilartordesilla8141]

Love these two beautiful souls..been with me all my life. Now,watching them so cool and familiar, make me feel I am in their living room sharing with faithful old friends. Thanks!!!

[@dougfa3515]

Such a great combo... love his playing, and she always sang with such fire!

[@terrydonegan1622]

Bloody beautiful love from Wales UK

[@okolemahu]

So so so awesome. What a couple. They should be an example for the world!

[@Liserhoops]

I LOVE that even these two have moments when they can't remember the first line to a song that they've sung thousands of times. Love your smiles, your banter. Thanks for more inspiration.

[@sandramcgehee8620]

I Love the fact that these two are still madly in Love They look at each other and you can see it 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Theo-hc5ob]

She still sounds really good! I love this series, Thanks You for sharing it with us

[@CharlieEchoCharlie]

She is still magic!!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Pat and Neil are stunningly talented..love love love

[@victorwho744]

Pat sounds great and what a lovely couple. The way they look at eachother is real undying love.

[@fastdeploy]

I had the hugest crush on Pat Benatar when I was a kid. Of course me and every other red-blooded male, too. That cover she did on the Rolling Stone in 1980. Uh-huh. Wow. Anyway, great to see she's still killing it all these many years later.

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

The songs they chose to play are all about their love for each other. Touching.