Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Austin City Limits "Promises in the Dark"

[@mkelly8867]

Let me tell you...Neil Geraldo is such an underrated guitarist and musician...one of my guitar Gods....

[@empoweryou1]

yep, and honestly, Pat's voice is still so strong! So many of my favorite singers just lose that power and clarity they had when younger. It's perfectly natural to expect but damn! She sounds so close to when she was younger.

[@DuaneGreen]

Her classical training likely has a lot to do with that. When you sing properly, it’s easier to maintain your chops. And man, does she have the chops! So good.

[@derekpierkowski7641]

Yeah He don't suck!🤘

[@Lola_Santoro]

I was a young teenager when they came out on the scene. I loved Pat's attitude, voice, personae. But, I made sure to learn every single lick Neil came up with. It made me such a better guitarist!

[@jwhitty14]

Agreed!!

[@AmpAHolic-wn6mr]

At 71 she still kills it. Congrats to both on such an amazing career and sharing a life long journey together.

[@mortonmarc38]

Unheard of...

[@lindaaviles9375]

Amen ❤rock it👍👍🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@100hooker]

Fierce!

[@LizardMitchell-dp9bw]

She's an icon for all of us over 50.

[@scottym9778]

Proud to be gray haired right along with them! 70's and 80's baby simply the best songs and songwriters.

[@nikkivenable73]

It's worth it to be older now, to have been younger then.

[@scottym9778]

@@nikkivenable73 well put

[@KENDZIification]

@@nikkivenable73 Being 18 in 1981 heading into college was insanely hedonistic. Everything was right there. New music styles blossomed while we still listened to Boston and Aerosmith.

[@delmarsimpson25]

Same..70s baby...nvr thought I'd be in my 50s getting grey

[@alicesings1971]

@@nikkivenable73Well said !

[@rblauson]

Neil is one of the finest guitarists to ever live. He’s that good.

[@cowcat7436]

Yea, but Rick Springfield is pretty good on guitar too. I mean, have you listened to "Jessie's Girl"? so good.

[@rblauson]

@@cowcat7436 there’s tons of great guitarists. I just think Neil is one of the extra special ones.

[@stephentauriello3715]

Neil played on that​@@cowcat7436

[@cowcat7436]

@@rblauson I was being a troll. Neil actually played for Rick on that song.

[@rblauson]

@@cowcat7436 I didn’t even know. I thought Springfield played lead on that song !

[@jefferyyounce5372]

Wow! She and Neil have aged like a fine wine! Their music just gets better!

[@pupawheelie]

Listen to their song Strawberry wine

[@MCW1955]

So great to listen to a real non-auto tuned singer.

[@MRTTMT]

WATCH AGAIN, Lip Syncing does NOT need Auto Tune

[@crucify40]

@@MRTTMT ya I think you're right. I noticed it near the end of the song. Plus her speaking voice sounds so scratchy when she was talking before the song, it isn't hard to believe.

[@mayorrodgers7446]

Married for 41 years, no "work" done and beautiful long grey hair. Very cool

[@KillerKev1961]

After all the years Neil and Pat still got it. She adapted her voice-which has changed and yet its still unmistakable. BRAVO!

[@flutetastic-NC]

At 71 years of age, Pat is still a badass!! 🤘

[@TheHonudiver]

Neil is one of the most badass guitar players on the planet! What a couple!

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

That didn't stop him from hitting a clam at 3:27.

[@sonydav356]

Ms. Benatar/The true “QUEEN OF ROCK” right there!!! Loved her from back in the day & she’s still killing it all these years later! Rock on Pat!!! And Neil, one of the most underrated guitarists ever….🎵🎵🎸🎸🎸

[@The_Good_Life_starts_today]

She'd have to share that throne with Ann Wilson, but yeah.

[@nd_irish_fan744]

Ann and Nancy Wilson are the "Queens of R&R."

[@guitarradioshow]

I was at this show. So great. Was a privilege to be there.

[@carlwilliams6977]

Some commenters on another clip say it's obvious she was lip syncing. Did you see that?

[@bunjijumper5345]

it makes no sense that she would lip sync.@@carlwilliams6977

[@onekoneb]

They're both STILL amazing.

[@Sintaxx]

I can't even express to you youngsters how awesome this is! Pat is one of the only vocalists who has been singing for decades that hasn't blown out her vocals. SHE STILL SOUNDS GREAT! And Neil can still positively SHRED on the guitar!! LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!

[@edbernardmusic3599]

I'm almost positive she's lip synching.

[@ScottJeffersTraveler]

yes definitely lip synced@@edbernardmusic3599

[@The_Good_Life_starts_today]

Ann Wilson qualifies.

[@edbernardmusic3599]

And Ann actually sings live, unlike this.@@The_Good_Life_starts_today

[@garytorresani8846]

No she isn’t. She was trained by her mother who was an opera singer and teacher. When you learn how to sing properly, you don’t blow out your vocal cords. She often called herself a pissed off opera singer who became a rocker.

[@ErikShen2907]

Who else misses Myron Grombacher on DRUMS???

[@chrisbowen8290]

Scott Sheets and Roger Capps,too.

[@umendra]

Denny Carmassi!!

[@BT-be8rh]

Just thinking that!!

[@robertmeier7945]

Myron kicked ass!

[@stacyward4309]

Drummers seem to be the most interchangeable

[@willhorting5317]

Pat still has the looks. And that voice!

[@leefreed2060]

Pat Benatar is a goddess

[@phishphan5732]

Holy SHIT they still smoke !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And now I want a Gold Top Les Paul

[@felinegroovey8627]

She's taken great care of her voice.

[@garytorresani8846]

She was properly trained as an opera singer by her mother who was an opera singer teacher. When you are properly trained you learn how to protect and take care of your voice. Doing warmups is incredibly important. A good diet, lemon tea and honey to coat the chords. I was classically trained as a kid and can still hit some high notes although my voice has dropped a bit with age. I’m 76 and still singing.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Sorry but this whole show she was lip synching over pre recorded tracks.

[@crucify40]

@@kevincosgrove948 I think you're right. You can see it near the end of the song.

[@bytornsnowdog2112]

I was so glad when they were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@GlenPlumlee-c9r]

Neil's tone is so recognizable, his licks are right up there with EVH...and im not kidding

[@randymoran67]

You must be drunk! Evh is beyond Neil! Neil a good player has a nice tone especially when he used carvin amps but EVH is the GOAT

[@CorpseBride64]

​@@randymoran67no, SRV and Hendrix are Goats. No disrespect to Ed...

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

You're comparing apples and oranges. Two vastly different styles.

[@genephillips856]

One of the best vocalist ever

[@williamweiss6128]

Never get tired of Neil's playing. ❤

[@brianoconnor7796]

ditto. why nobody doesn't talk about him being one of the best around is mind-blowing!!

[@jasonburger3533]

​@@brianoconnor7796Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are Mister and Missus Rock And Roll. Her singing and his guitar playing make quite a team. His guitar playing and her singing complement like no others.

[@brianoconnor7796]

@@jasonburger3533 I would definitely agree with you

[@jasonburger3533]

​​@@brianoconnor7796Thanks for that; It is nice that they both are getting some major attention after all these years, not that they were not still touring, but it is good that the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame finally woke up and inducted the both of them. That should have been done years ago. In their 70s, their music and bond appears to be stronger than ever.

[@brianoconnor7796]

@@jasonburger3533 absolutely agreed

[@jamesmorrison7692]

Over 40 years for this song, and it is still a gem that has held up thru the decades. Pat is still great, and Neil is so underrated, its laughable. The guy is brilliant and can still play amazingly. That was a great version of this song, my favorite song of Pat and Neil.

[@fromtexasbygod]

Spyder & Pat aging gracefully together and still slaying it! Unapologetic authentic Seniors still rocking it like they’re in their 20’s. Neither one of them has lost a step artistically or musically. Class act all the way!

[@jbkormos]

Aside from the fact that Neil is an outstanding instrumentalist, he brings a wonderfully happy energy to his playing. He's clearly enjoying himself--and, I've gotta tell ya--that's BRILLIANT!!!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Killer solo, as always with Neil!

[@hinjurock70]

He's like a B grade version of Randy Rhoads 😎

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Why even compare? He's an A grade Neil. :)@@hinjurock70

[@HannahCope88]

Totally. Neil rocks!

[@hinjurock70]

@TheArtofGuitar Because some of his licks remind me of Randy, but he's not on that level. I've thought that he's a really good guitarist since the 80's and also very underrated but he's also not top tier like Randy, EVH, Michael Schenker, Uli Roth, Dimebag, Neal Schon, Gary Moore, etc.

[@MLBuffalo]

Change of key doesn't lend itself to Neil's fantastic guitar abilities. Dude is seriously one of the most underated players of the era.

[@MrLeadbelly1966]

Irrelevant. FAIL...

[@MikaelLewisify]

He has sold over $15 million albums. How, exactly is he underrated? lol

[@johnycat7373]

@@MikaelLewisify He is underrated in that he never makes a greatest guitar top 100…..not that they mean anything….Very few people know his name. Especially here in the uk. Promises was 1981. Long before SRV and Slash for example. His rhythm guitar ….often syncopated with the drums is as good or better than "Luke" SL. And EVH who were the big boys at the time. Find the Tim Pierce interview it’s awesome Also Tim says he is underrated. And Tim is always right ! I am guessing that you are a fan like me anyway as you cited 15 million albums….actually I think it more than 30. But as a very poor guitarist myself, I always name him for all round ability only second to Michael Schenker. Have a great day my friend 😊

[@MikaelLewisify]

@@johnycat7373 do you really give a shit about “greatest guitarist” lists?

[@johnycat7373]

@@MikaelLewisify Of course not . I think that I made that clear in my reply. Quote " not that they mean anything" And I am not criticising your comment. It’s just that many people like Tim Pierce think that he is underrated. I was assuming that you and I both recognise his greatness. Once again , Have a great day.

[@AMXhotrod]

Great to see their marriage lasted so long.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I’ve loved Pat Benatar from the beginning! We all have gray hair now, but she still sounds amazing!

[@prairiestrong1106]

Watched the show on tv. Totally blown away. I do believe Pat was my first crush growing up. She has not missed a beat.

[@dougshankle7946]

Neil is without a doubt one of the most under rated guitar players of his time.

[@robey60]

After all these years, they are still great!

[@michaelmathias3277]

Neil Geraldo played the guitar lead in Rick Springfields' "Jessie's Girl." The producer was not enamored with his guitar skills and called in Neil to clean it up. Really. Everytime Rick heard his song he is haunted by Neil Geraldo.

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Pat's voice still there.😮

[@larrysutton925]

Always go back and forth over Pat Benatar or Ann Wilson as favorite female rock vocalist...love them both!

[@bunjijumper5345]

I can solve the back and forth, neither, Kate Bush is the best.

[@tomdevine7395]

Neil Geraldo, one of the best guitar players ever. Incredible command of the guitar.

[@VHer5150]

Pat sounds excellent, Neil is a great musician. Been a fan since i first heard them on the radio in 79 or 80 whenever heart breaker was released. We getting old, lol

[@suspensiondude]

The 21st century needs a Pat Benatar and her amazing husband in this world of absolute madness...

[@chuckmann3593]

Amen... I'm almost 64, and I could not imagine being young today. Empty in so many ways.

[@sambreedlove8730]

We are all Blessed by the decades of music of Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and this live performance!

[@dalebingham9074]

The music speaks for itself : their love and marriage speaks to us all!

They still sound fabulous-how awesome. She has some of the best pipes in the business...and Neil looks and plays great as usual.

[@jeffprokes8990]

Awesome performance ! Neil doesn't get nearly enough recognition for his songwriting and guitar playing abilities.🤟🤟🎸✌️♥️♥️

[@jeffprokes8990]

✌️💜💜

[@dynjarren8355]

She is a classically trained vocalist I heard and she does have quite a range. Very talented lady!

[@TheRimeOfTheAncientMariner]

She will always be such a freaking badass! What a great team!

[@venomlords]

She adapted those high notes very well. Awesome seeing Neil playing a Les Paul for a change too.

[@christinehorner]

I love how they rock together in life and music! Forever young! I practiced/warm-ups singing to her music when I sang in bands.

[@ItisRael2]

Another great guitarist from Cleveland. Love you Pat and Neil

[@MRick-cd1kr]

you know your getting old when PBS is having Pat Benatar

[@Bigfootbabysas]

Wow-they still got it-amazing!

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

They still got it after all those years together. 💞

[@kevinrich4637]

Pat and Neil looked as they are having a blast….everyone on staged looked relaxed and having fun!….great to see the smiles and the fun interactions…

[@rtwhitaker]

I saved up my allowance (which wasn't much) and bought her first album in 1980 when I was 11 and she is still hands down my #1 favorite. Her songs have helped me a lot when I was growing up and throughout my life.

[@digidrum2003]

Awesome....do you still have the album??

[@gattingbowledwarne]

My first album was Van Halen 1, one week later it was in the heat of the night. I remember buying them at pailings music store, Brisbane, Australia in 80. Van Halen were unheard of in Australia,but Pat got good radio airplay. She was my first great love, well her and a girl who was in my class. Unfortunately neither were into me.

[@bryanholloway3241]

1980 for me too.

[@kimberlyfinch6055]

❤ it was always a treat on Christmas morning to go to grandmas and grandpas for all of us grandkids to get our Music 🎶 🎵 gift cards for thw local record shops to go buy our favorite albums ❤ Liquorice Pizza Music Plus Rhino Ŕecords Tower Records The Wherehouse so much fun times😊 thanks for the walk down memory lane

[@kendavid891]

Saw Pat in Barbara Mann arena in ft Myers FL,in 2016 phenomenal 😮and you can see her opera training paid off

[@joecrowaz]

Neil's tone is always superb.❤

[@MRick-cd1kr]

How Cool would it be to have grandparents like this

[@TheSkydogsguitar]

I've been jealous of the tone Neil Giraldo gets out of a guitar for 45 years...

[@LearningJeff]

Pat & Neil, I have been with you every step of the way. Now 60, I still get VERY emotional listening and watching you perform. My ❤️ is touched by all the memories.👍💋

[@johnosborne3187]

Tears.... Such a beautiful song. Pat has such amazing tone, power and control. hearing that voice brings me back to a time of endless possibilities, some of which I have achieved:) This guitar solo may be the best solo in history. Neil is unparalleled. I heard Tim Pierce saying that it was terrifying having to go on stage with Rick Springfield and try to recreate Neil's guitar work:)

[@broadcasttttable]

Just caught this tonight on PBS. Love Boomer bands that still deliver the goods. Benatar's still got the vocal chops and Giraldo absolutely kills on lead. Amazing sound from just the lead, drums, and bass.

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

Her high notes are gone though.

[@SmiggyG]

@@I_Fight_Instacart She's 71.....smh

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

@@SmiggyG And? The OP said, "Benatar's still got the vocal chops." I'm just pointing out that that's not entirely true. She sounds better than some of the other 80s singers who are still trying to sing even though their voices are shot, but she has in fact lost a couple steps.

[@paulrocksification]

Isn’t classic rock so cool?!!

[@stephengiese7549]

Austin city limits has had a lot of top artists on like no other venue and this is one of them! Timeless rockers and no commercials! Rock on acl😁

[@chrisyelton259]

Jesus THIS is Brutal ROCK... Lord Have Mercy

[@nutshell1127]

Y E S

[@keithmccabe4040]

Pat Benatar is the ultimate female rock vocalist. What an amazing talent, and Neil Giraldo is the ultimate accompaniment. Dynamic duo.

[@lorozco2006]

ALWAYS AN OUSTANDING SINGER.....A GIFT FOR ROCK LOVERS, I´M YOUR ADMIRED FOR EVER

[@JamesAllmond]

I love husband and wife teams. Always nice when folks like each other... 41 years, dang got us beat by 3...

[@thomasmurphy9348]

I saw these two in 1979 at a 1000 seat club..they rocked! Both are so talented and I'm glad they are still out there making people happy.

[@youtubesucks1499]

Pat looks fantastic. She is aging gracefully. Best to them.

[@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC]

Used to play this song with my band in Atlanta and the crowd went nuts. Pat singing as good as ever. What a star.

[@cathystruska1558]

She's still has that strong set of vocals after 41yrs. She's been around a long time and still has her incredible music and Neil still has the moves on the guitar 🎸. They make great music together ❤. I'm 66yrs old now and have listened to Pat Benatar since she started. She's still beautiful. I haven't heard a bad song yet!! Her voice hasn't changed a bit. Keep moving forward everyone.

[@Vertigoneardeath]

Before MTV, HBO had Video Jukebox. During this time, HBO had full concerts of Pat Benatar. I believe it was the second album for Benatar. She was small. I mean small. But boy could she belt out them high notes. Regarding Giraldo, that is one awesome Gibson. Now, in regards to Pat Benatar, the very first song I heard on my car stereo was, "Heartbreaker"!!! That is all it took. I believe it was either the summer of '79 or early fall '79.

[@ral8031]

👍

[@megadezziescat1124]

Totally AMAZING! Pat still sounds and looks incredible.

[@michaelmessina5341]

Neil still rocks the guitar and Pat still sounds incredible. This metal head always liked her music.

[@2GoodLookin]

Bravo !!!

[@Doones51]

I am really glad these 2 met each other back in the day otherwise we would have missed all this great music and singing. No one needs to tell them to rock on. They've got it down.

[@wmpetroff2307]

W O W !!! They are truly an American RnR Music Treasure.

[@mikewood9173]

i am grateful to have grown old with these wonderful musicians.. oh you crooked rain...

[@AYZTyler]

Wow! Haven't heard Pat in several decades...she's still got it! Awesome!!!

[@LaddPhoto1]

Go check out their induction into the R&R Hall of Fame last year. Although I thought she actually sounded better in this video. Still worth watching. And stay for Judas Priest. It does not disappoint either.

[@BlueThailand]

What a voice ! What a guitar playing ! Great artists

[@jarrodpeterson2923]

WOW - what a great performance! Love Spyders guitar/piano playing and Pat’s vocals. Pure talent!

[@scottgetty5547]

Awesome....legend, first woman played on MtV...

[@MikeB-1965]

I've loved their music for over four decades. Glad to see them still going!

[@CraigSmith-qq3sr]

Rock Icons !!!!!!

[@johnd9111]

Thanks for making me cry Pat.

[@douglascooper1987]

It's Absolutely Amazing how Great they Sound after all these years! She's Still Got It! 👏👏

[@juliogonzales5441]

Love you PAT 😍 NEIL GUITAR 🎸 GOD😊

[@larrycanepa]

IMO, their best song. And 44 years later, still kicking it in the ass! Amazing...

[@VangeliRock]

I admit it. I love Pat Benetar. Neil ain't too bad either.

[@moriganbecks4811]

Been a Benatar fan for a long long time. Her voice may not be the same but it's as strong as ever and this was a great show. Thank you both for your music and for your love of each other.

[@gregpurdin1982]

Spyder,you are amazing,definitely a guitar GOD!

[@Aviyaytor]

Pat Benatar- Musical Goddess.

[@joanlajara3939]

Such great memories from their start til now!! God, we were lucky to grow up in the 70’s, 80’s and beyond!❤️❤️❤️ they still sound great!

[@ROKZLEON]

Binging Pat & Neil's songs this morning. Who'da thought! Love this song!!!

[@paulya1269]

That was some serious guitar playing..holy crap!

[@dankippert2677]

SIMPLE THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY FAVS. AND EVERY TIME I PLAY GREATEST HITS APPRECIATE HER TALENT

[@ericburd]

All you young musicians...this is how it's done!!!...Just bass, drums and guitar and it sounds HUGE!!!...They are responsible for time, placement and playing the RIGHT shit!!!...

[@mikecon7634]

If I could shred like that, I'd be smiling like Neil too.

[@Alex000113]

It's great they enjoy performing and travelling together 40 years later. Sound great too !

[@smoketr41]

Still rocking as good as they were in the 1980’s!! I just hope I have that rocking energy when I get their age….. Wait a min, I am that age!!

[@Wolfie66]

Pat still sounds great! Neil can still kill it!

[@Mahnamahna1100]

Pat's voice hasn't aged one bit. She is a goddess!!!