Concrete Blonde- "Joey" on Countdown 1990

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[@gsmeeuwsen]

Possibly the most criminally underrated singer and band on Earth....

[@chetwysocki1037]

29 yrs later this song still raises the hair on my arms.

[@cocozozo448448]

Same!

[@remanns6661]

Indeed.

[@margaretbrown9622]

Australia crawl boys light up for Alyce mateenovich xxx

[@user-st7bk4re1i]

it's her voice -- it cuts through time & being itself

[@glenncolbert7183]

amen

[@echenoweec]

This song is timeless. One of the most underrated songs of all time.

[@Dieguito507]

Cody Chenoweth top 10 fav in my life indeed, I’m glad I’m not alone in this thinking .

[@scottmartinets1000]

Certainly makes my list of my top 10 all time favorite songs

[@MartyMcFly88]

Agreed! The last part of the song where she bellows out “I’m not angry anymooooooore” always floors me

[@MartyMcFly88]

Scott Martinets same

[@amyluv8520]

Absolutely 💋

[@edster612]

Her voice is just so honest and haunting. And can we give some love to James Mankey for his ultra unique guitar sound? Amazing music from them for so many years.

[@joedell71]

They were just one of those bands where the disparate elements shouldn’t have worked but damned if it didn’t James is a very creative guitar player. Using chords and chord melodies instead of the usual power chords. I always liked the parts he wrote

[@talbotsplace7316]

A woman singing about the real world and playing bass guitar. Works for me. Well done on many levels.

[@dcdelacruise]

yes, real talent I must say!!

[@SanitysVoid]

She's not actually playing the bass line you hear on the recording. Not sure why that is but I started playing about 6 years before this was filmed for TV and she's not playing it with constant picking. I have covered this and the footage was confusing till I concluded watching her was of no help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPVqnafiZl3rqM&lc=z22msdrz5lqzjfxmzacdp43bqfo3j5efghp1pnp0ufxw03c010c

[@iggy602]

@@SanitysVoid So what? The most important is somewhere else, not in an only way of thinking, like you do😎

[@SanitysVoid]

@@iggy602 Your comment made little sense.

[@SanitysVoid]

@Ross Smith It's a good song for sure.

[@joedell71]

Her voice is just so freakin good. I’d vote one of if not the best female “rock” singer of that era

[@chrisezelle]

🎤😎🤘🏼

[@brianelliott1743]

Of any era

[@GTR0419]

Best!?! Easy. I completely agree that she is one of the best, but certainly not THE best. Ann Wilson owns the crown.

[@user-st7bk4re1i]

its resonance radiates, permeates through & off the charts

[@sergioarmentano3633]

Great singer,but i vote in Linda Perry..

[@kingpin4204]

You can tell she's battling her own demons, I absolutely love this woman and her amazing voice!!

[@Bobble86]

It's not really about her demons, it's about an alcoholic boyfriend

[@josenarvaez6650]

Yup my best friend sent me this song back when i was doing everything possible to destroy myself

[@tlotuber]

You are right. I saw them twice in late 80s and early 90s. First show in Chicago, she passed out on stage. Second show in Pittsburgh, she was sober and a fitness junkie and was great on stage. It was great to see the change.

[@donestabrooks]

Nothing like stating the obvious. Kingpin was also trying to say that she may also have her own demons (reflected in the song)@@Bobble86

[@andybaginski3195]

Just the right amount of raspy smoky goodness in her voice.

[@joeszczechowski8333]

Jonette is a goddess ! Her pipes and that band are straight up badass ! Love Concrete Blonde

[@user-st7bk4re1i]

without a doubt

[@timbrantley8743]

This song is hauntingly beautiful. There is something flawlessly honest this.

[@annettesinclair3304]

My Dad has a drinking problem and this song helped me forgive him.

[@ngdukic]

My mum was a high functioning but dire alcoholic. Her drunken abuse and violence toward me as a child and adolescent saw Community Services get involved. I understand now that she was self medicating her pain and that underneath she had a depressive mental illness. I sensed her deep seeded pain as a small child and on the inside I felt sorry for her as she'd slam my head into the wall, grab me by the hair so I couldn't move my head as she close-fist punched me in the face, smashed an empty glass bottle over my head, the lot. I guess I'm still stuffed up because of it even though she's been dead 10 years but I never really blamed her for it either.

[@dabs7448]

Is his name Joey?

[@sammyscotch9945]

@@ngdukic Im really sorry that you went thru that Nick. I know a bit about alcoholics, being a recovering 1 and having an abusive alcoholic dad. Forgiveness has helped me alot tho it took awhile finding it...good luck

[@sammyscotch9945]

@@ngdukic hey Nick...me again. BC I drank I was a bad mom. Been sober for few yrs but still cant forgive myself. My daughter still seldom talks to me. So much damage I did. I didnt choose to be an alcoholic but I did choose to drink. I sure hope u are doing better these days

[@jasonwinburn5384]

That's powerful.

[@liuliuliu1160]

Her voice so fkn beautifully thunderous, powerful, emotional and gripping ❤️ Love every bit of this song!

[@MartyMcFly88]

My favorite part is towards the end, the last time she bellows out “I’m not angry anymooooooooooooooore!!!”

[@misterfitzgerald]

@@MartyMcFly88 lol, and you know she totally is. Anger is this woman's spirit animal. :-)

[@samueladams4218]

Johnette Napolitano. Say her name!

[@sheldon3424]

Her voice is absolutely amazing and POWERFUL. Everytime I hear her sing this song, I'm covered in goosebumps.

[@damianwhite504]

You are right there. Another one that has that effect on me is Heal it Up.

[@s.crowdog6461]

Felt this as a single mom. My husband left us to go drink he's been gone for months I beg and cry for him to come back but he never does. 😔 felt this song in my soul

[@djross95]

I haven't heard this song in years, and man, does it resonate!

[@lindashrader6908]

What a voice. What phrasing. What a presence.

[@noneyerbidness]

What lip-syncing!

[@joegibel9944]

Ya watch the live performance on Dennis Miller. She belts

[@nolasalazarbarnes7895]

God, I miss real music! One of my favorite songs ever.

[@matthewcragg3607]

Same here. Today's mainstream "music" is garbage. "Joey" was art made by artists.

[@terryknutson3202]

Come aback Nola. Listen....

[@scottgiovanetti9144]

I think currently Five Finger Death Punch brings out realness similar to this.

[@brettkornegay492]

Tough subject matter, great lyrics, and haunting voice have made this song timeless. I was 16 when it hit the airwaves in 1990, and it has always been a favorite of mine. Johnette can wail and when you write your own words about real life relationships and then sing them, it just hits different and no one can else can mimic it.

[@cocozozo448448]

Very well said! One of my all-time favorites I fell in love in 1990 in San Diego and it reminds me of that relationship. We still still talk to this day and just mentioned this song to him tonight because it was played in the Netflix series brand new cherry flavor. A favorite for sure!❤

[@ecinaz]

Such a great voice..

[@daisyvalente5793]

The Immortal; Johnette Napolitano... She has a real voice, not a squeaking lil chick. So so underrated

[@davidallen346]

I went to their concert by myself my friend didn't want to go with me

[@laughingcat341]

she totally kicks ass

[@joeblough261]

You're my kind of dude. I've done that a few handfuls of times, when my drunk stoned buds didn't wanna do shit. And everytime I've done it, it was almost better than if they'd they came cuz I was just 110% focused on the show. All that said, the 1x I saw Concrete Blonde, EVERYONE showed up, even from long distances, and it was totally awesome.

[@terryknutson3202]

"A Woman."

[@johnlong4987]

@@davidallen346 I've gone solo every time I've seen Tool. No one that I know cares for them.

[@georgeroughneck9877]

I was with her in the beginning of time. She is my all time favorite singer.........She freaking rocks. She had an antique shop or a friend of hers did in Silver Lake so she decided to play just her and the guitarist in their driveway. Little by little people were showing up. It was freaking great. Awwww the good ole days

[@kuzineddy2989]

As in Silver Lake by Everett WA.?

[@georgeroughneck9877]

@@kuzineddy2989 Yep. Absolutely Kuzin

[@kuzineddy2989]

@@georgeroughneck9877 man do i remember the silver inn kinda my stomping grounds lived on holly Dr for a bit and had a place on 4th ave that's when mill creek was new had a band called swift current

[@deathlarsen7502]

her friend had the shop

[@deathlarsen7502]

@@kuzineddy2989 no dummy Los Angeles Hollywood

[@kevinstrang11]

That voice of hers, so powerful, magic

[@Featherfawn]

Her voice is brilliant.... lyrics are brilliant.. what more could you as for. ❤️

[@sueparras6028]

Both of my best buddies that I used to love listening to this song with have sadly passed. I cherish the awesome memories that I have when hearing this tune. Thanks for the memories. 😢❤✌🇨🇦💔

[@mishellerauth1966]

Damn she can really sing! great song

[@myraparker1123]

what her real name

[@cyranoboughton874]

Johnette Napolitano born Sept 22, 1957 in Hollywood Los Angeles, California

[@gailmclaughlin6688]

Thanks.

[@robbie2737]

This is lip synched....it's the studio version...but song is good

[@PurplBrd]

My oh my 💓

[@rogerhickson7256]

What a voice! So much power yet she looks like its effortless. This song is from the album "Bloodletting" and it's just another good song amongst lots of great tunes...time for another listen!

[@azpowerphxaz1237]

Funny how 1990 can feel so far away and at the same time feel like yesterday . Concrete Blonde kinda got past me ... definitely a band that deserves some listen time . Great post ... thank you !

[@azpowerphxaz1237]

Guy Fawkes-Day I hear you my brother and I know exactly how you feel . Fortunately music is something we can always fall back on to make us feel better . Sounds like music has played a big part of your life, as it has mine . I'll be 58 in 30 days from today . Where to hell did the time go ? Good to talk with you ... take care & keep rockin !

[@scottymatlock6799]

Great comment. So true my friend.

[@culture4519]

God bless America Dammit

[@clarabarrios2047]

☺

[@joymcginnis6659]

Check out mexican moon

[@tricktrick-cp5pi]

I just love that, great strong voice.

[@BruceLeo100]

Love how this portrays loving someone struggling through addictions her voice is so beautiful and just sits with the lyrics and the beat itself truly a ART in a song.

[@daveguy11]

Good god, what a voice! And her "look" is perfect - kind of punk-y with the black hair and goth makeup, but offset by the floral dress and cute hat.

[@poemarnan5498]

One of the most powerful female singers I have ever seen live.

[@thistime1483]

This is one of the best live voices I have ever heard.

[@APaganPerspective]

Jonette and Chrissy Amplett two underrated singers

[@csbcsb4458]

🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lonnieturnerii1874]

Johnette has never been given her due, IMO. She's right up there with the likes of Ann Wilson and Janice Joplin in terms of all-time great female rock vocalists. I consider it a sin that few people have heard of Johnette Napolitano, but EVERYBODY knows Britney f***ing Spears.

[@ffjsb]

Britney has talent, it's just the material that she sings that's light. You're right about Johnette not being given her due, she clearly has an AWESOME voice.

[@matthews852]

D Mills so you love Britney Spears, we get it, calm down.

[@mpreiss7780]

@D Mills Not many artists can pump out great songs for years, hell some cannot even for one year so the staying power thing i'm not so sure about. Her voice is one of the best

[@mpreiss7780]

I think her voice is better than those you mentioned but they are all amazing

[@mpreiss7780]

@D Mills okay your opinion

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

Beautifully sung.

[@Confused_Philosopher]

Great voice with a great song.

[@veronicakennedy6977]

This song and this lady is so amazing...65 and I still love it!!

[@4thhorsemen404]

This song live IS OFF THE CHAIN !!!!!!!! this is what real music is not the bull shit out in the last 15 years ...her voice is so silky smooth like glass

[@marksteigerful]

they Are miming.... it sounds exactly the same as the album... who is playing the guitar overdubs??

[@LionDesign]

​@@marksteigerfulright! The people who had to watch this got robbed. Concrete blonde is absolutely amazing live. The fact that the show made them mime to their own song is a tragedy

[@Anupam19781]

What a great song and band. Wonderful singer.

[@duumahh]

Wow 46 now. listened to them when I was 13. Guess the next time I'll be listening is almost on my death bed :( be good to everyone :)

[@jdemartini9807]

A great song

[@susanadinolfe7831]

Truly a gifted singer and underrated.

[@gilvanialimadasilva8042]

Beautiful

[@LoveandLightJason]

Brings me right back to being 20 years old in 1990. I remember this song very well and this is the first time I’ve heard it in over 20 years. I still love it.

[@keithstewart9890]

What a great song and what a wonderful voice she has

[@ZRXSIX]

Pure talent, singing about a drunk, doesn’t get any better.

[@sharonkostiuk3011]

Song of my life.

[@karen-8972]

The best in alternative music. Appreciate the awesome talent

[@edwardmullin1966]

Still playing this in 2024

[@dwightclark7627]

Johnette...and "Joey" was always a heartbreaker, so easy to relate to. A masterclass in what performance is all about.

[@scottymatlock6799]

I'm 41 and still listening. Great underrated song. Fell in love with it when it came out when I was 13.

[@yazzyazzie]

I'm 56, on every list i listen to

[@johnsummers9660]

Same. A couple years older but same.

[@vladolkhovski2255]

I’m 62….still love them

[@hoosfoosfull]

The summer of 1990. What a year.

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

August 1990 was headed for Saudi Arabia for 7-8 months of living in a fucking barren wasteland. Would do it again in a heartbeat! 5/8 FAR XVIII Abn. Corps. Ft. Bragg, NC. Yeah......what a year!

[@catherinefitzpatrick9144]

Her voice is Perfect for this song; this song is Perfect for her voice! I can’t imagine anyone else attempting to cover ‘Joey’ after hearing Concrete Blonde mesmerize.

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

I've heard 3

[@catherinefitzpatrick9144]

@@Gearhead-en8dz Smarty Pants lol!

[@dlmyrs]

Local H has an awesome cover of Joey.

[@ElSantoLuchador]

Jeremy Pinnell does a pretty good country version.

[@DizzyKizzy64]

This song will always remind me of when I first came to Australia to live, 1990. Excellent talent she is

[@sundial6919]

Flawlessly amazing gut wrenching emotional an timeless

[@ricardodoliveira2905]

Débora, you were my “ Joey”. I miss you. I wish your “secret war” hadn’t claimed you in April of 90. 💔

[@sallyewing3185]

I'm so sorry..-Sofie B.

[@monsebirdie]

Ann Wilson, both have similar voices

[@pitmeister5590]

I think we all have our "Joey". I hope you have given yours a nice place in your heart 🍀

[@uspatriot3712]

Easily one of my Top 10 all time songs. Her voice is awesome.

[@northeastbirdsmore2281]

Great vocalist...guitarist has great tone. All adds up to a good tune!!!

[@Lua_Dipa]

beautiful song,and beautiful woman

[@williamrobarge3111]

Takes me back to a hurtful time yet it does me good. Great song and voice

[@jeffrichey3623]

I always appreciate it when artists make their live performances sound just like the song on the radio.

[@williams2652]

This one got past me in the 90's but I am here now.

[@kennethstensrud214]

Damn, Damn, I can listen to this over and over and over again. And I do...... Great video.....

[@barberarielo.5504]

This song is timeless. One of the most underrated songs of all time. My Dad has a drinking problem and this song helped me forgive him.

[@jamestierney939]

Amazingly beautiful woman, and awesome singer, song.

[@stevecoffey4690]

When you hear a song & it takes you a lifetime away with raw emotion! 😢😭

[@richieschreiber6494]

She had the most pure voices of that time!!!! She still gives the chills this much in time.

[@adolfsson2705]

the most underated female voice....so talented i had my cd i love it

[@-somedude]

Heard this song for the first time today and ive been in awe all day about how this song is a complete and utter masterpiece

[@emilioaparicio8731]

Better late than never 😂

[@TexasDevin]

Damn. What a voice!

[@michaelpegoda7482]

She had such a great voice I agree with you these guys were awesome I wished I could have seen them in concert but I never got the chance Rock on

[@moderndaysurvivor91]

Just looking back at my playlist I downloaded years ago in a stagnant moment time in life but I’m kind of glad ❤❤👊

[@ggallen6945]

I'll Hail to this awessome goddess! She's awesome and will always be This band and song are timeless

[@carolrochon461]

One of best songs ever from the past 💕

[@angela6394]

One of the best songs ever! U can feel the pain...

[@yonkipop]

One of the songs of my life, from the early 90's always breaks mu heart

[@NoPrisoners7]

I loved her voice then, love it now!

[@SunnnyDay]

This song comes up recommended all the time.....I never resist watching...Outstanding performance of a great song. Until next time.....

[@scotthart2958]

One of my absolute favorites.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

Johnette's voice closes my eyes and takes me on heavenly voyages. Her voice is powerful and Angelic.

[@thegiftedone]

Every fabric of this song and this epic live performance is absolutely PERFECTION!!!! Do I understand?……. PERFECTION!🔥🏆🎤💐

[@johntonelli5930]

It helps that she's lip syncing...

[@bgumbleton]

One of my favourite bands and Johnette's voice was so haunting!

[@OldielocksNmo50]

Had my gf now wifey of 39 years been like her (my gf in the 70's) I wouldn't be here.. still have the Greg Alman look etc .. band.. but she's saved me..Joey takes me back to early 80's where she didn't give up on me. ❤️

[@davidladouceur4288]

I love this song i listen to it every morning cup of coffee.

[@lauraradigan4114]

One of the most underrated vocalists in all of rock music. Just an incredible story teller.

[@rickahale]

SEEN THEM SEVERAL TIMES.. Stateside and in Australia.. Perfect every time.. That woman can sing, and James is simply amazing to watch play..

[@malcolmharing3744]

This song hit me hard the moment I heard it from first time I heard it on the radio in the 90s. Love her voice and love the tune they created. I'm 68 and I know a thing or two about well crafted art. They are truly artists.

[@tedracefan]

Such an amazing voice, never get tired of hearing her sing.

[@robertmanley3472]

Greatest female singer ever......hands down ! Powerful and unique.

[@martydibergi5228]

Guitar god still gives me the chills during his solo Big WOW factor

[@777pusher]

Absolute GOLD!!!! I’ve been Joey off and on for 30+ years. It’s hard sometimes, and hard when it shouldn’t be.

[@Trishno6]

My baby was killed and this song makes think of her always 💔 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💕 💗 love the words only found this few weeks ago keeping it a live now for all the people

[@jasonwinburn5384]

I can't listen to this song without crying. Gets me every damn time!

[@scottswitzer6284]

I'm an serious alcholic and was an addict. Boy she described me to a tee . Luv ya Johnette ! Thanks Scott

[@felroberto]

Fight your secrete war. Good luck

[@julies1ify]

Scott Switzer , know what ya mean Champ.This was my song when I was in the bottle, I lived it too. Good luck

[@scottmurcia3399]

Perfect.....!!!!!

[@kevinlangley9644]

Love the guitar in this

[@Coltshc]

gosh her voice is magnificent!

[@AlepsCajigal]

A perfect song to hear over and over...

[@carolynpappacoda7022]

I am totally and completely addicted to this song 💕

[@michaelbragg9789]

Great Voice!!! Such an emotional song.