THAT VOICE!!! | First Time Listening To Billy Idol - "Rebel Yell" | SINGER REACTS

[@jeffmejia3556]

Billy Idol + MTV + 80’s = were HUGE! You young ones would’ve loved it!

[@theidajawho]

Ahhh, The Young Ones....

[@2323stickboy]

@@theidajawho Viv would've loved it. Rick would've found it trite. Mike would've been fine with it as long as it attracted the ladies. Neil...too oblivious to care.

[@grendelz]

Billy Idol was the coolest guy in the world back then.

[@kyleanspach3457]

The quintessential Rock & Roller.

[@nickface55]

Hell, he might still be.

[@renniegrant989]

He really still is. Dude is 60 and still has rock solid abs and sounds just as good as he did.

[@mr.2cents.846]

He also had a small role in Wedding Singer with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

[@AlphariusDominatus]

Still is wtf you talking bout

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

Billy and Steven are still tearing up stages and the sound and energy hasn't faltered. 💛🤘🤙✌️

[@peterworth9403]

His voice is even better...man's voice is like butter.

[@peterroumbas8805]

They are touring in Canada this summer with Platinum Blonde

[@arturwittensoeltner8729]

So you're starstruck, deaf and blind!

[@andydilling6352]

Dancing With Myself, White Wedding, Flesh for Fantasy, Eyes Without A Face.

[@lobotomizedjellyfish2171]

Hell yeah! The next 4 that must be done!!

[@2were5678]

All great! 🤙

[@DJ-hl8mg]

1000% agree with all them songs you just named 👍

[@JonnyRottenn__]

Eyes without a face made me want a head without ears. I need hard rocking Billy Idol lol

[@JoeThornhill]

Hot in the city?

[@alexthorpe6583]

I think there's something timeless in his voice, that'll never go out of style.

[@alanbarr9327]

Billy Idol! "The Elvis of Punk Rock"!

[@Chumgeyser]

This, and throw in some dark synth to his sound. Billy was ahead of his time, as well as one of the first big stars of 1st gen MTV. It wasn't the 1st, but I think Dancing With Myself was one of the earliest MTV videos.

[@RoyalDudeness]

What are you talking about? Please, stop making senseless comments just to collect likes

[@daimyo2k]

@@RoyalDudeness No... what he says is true, Billy DOES have some Elvis influence in the way he sings. Sorry if you don't like it, but... facts.

[@ailidh-Bcn]

@@RoyalDudeness he was called that, for the thing he does with his lip, like elvis did, and the weist movements, they called him the blond elvis

[@rubentullenaar2934]

@@RoyalDudeness Look who's making the senseless comments.

[@shadowscone4690]

I'd recommend Cradle of Love and White Wedding, both are bangers. Spent the 90s with Billy Idol cassettes lol

[@huMAN190604]

Body Snatcher also is good

[@mikealdana8012]

You’re leaving out Eyes Without A Face

[@chuckwilliams6261]

Aileen likes to rock, and it's my understanding that the Cradle of Love don't rock easily.

[@daveb1797]

Nah, Dancing With Myself.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Oh yeah! Billy Idol will not disappoint. All good dancing music too.😊❤

[@Boodieman72]

Every boy in the 80's wanted to be as cool as Billy Idol.

[@matthewhawkins517]

And than he appeared in The Wedding Singer. 😄

[@repluggedx3265]

I still want ;)

[@Wrathlon]

Its 2024 and I still want to be as cool as Billy Idol.

[@jhamptonjr]

And Billy wanted to be as cool as Elvis 🙂

[@lgeyser1]

I wanted to be as cool as Steve Stevens

[@simonpotts9670]

Dancing with myself is one of his classics

[@theidajawho]

Yes from his Gen X years, his solo remake is great!

[@RoGueNavy]

That iconic Steve Stevens guitar effect that sounds like a rapid-fire laser...I FREAKIN' LOVE IT.

[@williamh4172]

Steve Stevens is awesome and often overlooked when the topic of great guitarists comes up.

[@runtwer5700]

Sounds like a rapid-fire laser because he actually uses a toy laser gun on the pick ups at the end of the solo. Doesn't show it in this video because it's staged but if you watch the live videos, you can see him using it. Also saw an interview with him where he talks about it and trying to find the right toy laser to get the sound

[@SarahHardy-pd3wm]

Yes! I saw him do it live in Australia in 2020.

[@RickF940]

​@@williamh4172 You are 100% correct

[@barbarachieppo9603]

❤️ Yes. I love his hair, as well.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Billy Idol is a British artist who started out during the '70s in the Punk band 'Generation X', he went solo in 1981. Songs which I recommend from him are: "White Wedding", "Flesh For Fantasy", "Eyes Without a Face", "Hot in the City", "Catch My Fall", "Mony Mony", "Sweet Sixteen", "Dancing with Myself", "Cradle of Love", "Shock to the System", "Wasteland", "Concrete Kingdom", "Shangri-la". There are many more but these are great ones to continue with.

[@shawnmaloney3763]

This is the list right here ☝️

[@McHaggis1488]

Generation X- "Kiss Me Deadly" is peak Billy Idol

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@McHaggis1488 Great choice, I'm a big Generation X fan, I didn't include any tracks from them just yet until she got to hear more Billy solo.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@shawnmaloney3763 Thank you, I thought that it has some good tracks on it.

[@timamberstar8767]

The guitar player is Steve Stevens. He was not only acting as songwriter for Billy Idol with more than 20 Top 10 hits. The most unknown masterpiece is the TOP GUN anthem..its his guitar which makes this sound unforgetable. Watch out for his performance on melodic guitars...

[@renatozini8582]

As someone who grew up in the 80s, I was a huge fan of Billy Idol. I was fortunate to see him in concert many years ago. I have the opportunity to relive my youth this September when I get to see him in concert again. So looking forward to it!

[@SarahHardy-pd3wm]

You won’t be disappointed! I’ve been a fan since 1982 or thereabouts and saw him live in Australia in January 2020, just before the world went crazy! Front row and VIP so I got to briefly meet him and Steve and get photos. Tell a teen girl living in Queensland watching Billy Idol on TV that she’d see him live and meet him one day and she'd think you’re crazy! 😝

[@randyscott3910]

San Diego 84

[@westtxmutt]

Once upon a time... When MTV was great ❤. Going home after school MTV was the first thing to turn on.

[@flash218ily]

No Billy Idol song is complete without the classic Billy Idol SCREAM.....the greatest screamer in rock 'n roll history!

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

I give you the counter argument of Wendy James, lead singer of Transvision Vamp, specific example "Baby I don't care". OK more I think about it, she's what you get if you gender swapped Billy Idol.

[@johnafirth]

​@@jon-paulfilkins7820always felt it was a shame Transvision Vamp weren't bigger.

[@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.]

I see you Billy Idol and yes Rock scream sure Then there Metal scream. Rob Halford Judas Priest frontman. I would be hard pressed to top Bruce Dickerson Iron Maiden.

[@timhmetal3499]

I was sooooooo fortunate growing up in the 80's. \m/

[@BillyBob-mr6oc]

Facts..the 80s were the greatest years of my LIFE..beyond words.❤

[@lesliehagemann5755]

I remember when I was watching a Billy Idol video on TV with my sister when I was a kid, and my mom said "that guy is a lot like Elvis!" and you definitely see some influence there!

[@stk0308]

He, and Glen Danzig, had that "Heavy Elvis" kinda vocals when they wanted to.

[@lesliehagemann5755]

@@stk0308 oh yes, Glen definitely gives Elvis vibes big time in some songs.

[@hazeleyes0071]

he loved Elvis

[@trevorbagley1378]

His biggest influence was Sid Vicious with his snarl. 4

[@MARKUSMULDER]

'Rebel Yell' surely is Billy's most iconic song, so it is a perfect place to start into his work. My favourite tune of his is 'Dancing With Myself', it is his most groovy, and I am sure that you will love it.

[@kazzakoala]

I’m glad you reacted to Billy Idol. So many more songs for you to explore. In the 1980s-1990s there was a group of friends in Western Australia called The 7-11 All Stars. They performed as their idols but lip syncing. My Uncle was Billy Idol. He was the spitting image of him. He used to dress up and a friend would drive him around in a stretch limo with the rear window open a fraction. The girls and even some guys would chase the limo screaming. He performed at my high school in the late 80s. The girls were all drooling. One made a comment and I said that’s my uncle. He looked so much like Billy Idol. The leathers. Spiked blonde hair. The punk look. The curled lip when he was performing. No one believed me until he had finished performing and came backstage and hugged me and said hello. He appeared in our newspaper too. Such a great memory.

[@robertfitterman3777]

Yeah Billy and his band are cool! The guitarist Steve Stevens is exceptionally good for a punk rocker! Billy has a pretty deep rabbit hole. Check out: White Wedding and Mony Mony!! Great reaction Aileen!

[@dagfincarp1113]

No one has a better sneer than Billy Idol. He is a total vibe as the kids say. My favorite Idol song is "Eyes Without A Face".

[@kyleturner1359]

Dancing with Myself. GOTTA be next! Also, Steve Stevens is an absolutely incredible guitarist!

[@albertspillane2831]

The guitar work is ridiculously awesome 🎸

[@CrisCrossPhx]

William Broad, aka, Billy Idol! Wow, what an era. He became popular in pop-culture near the end of the punk rock era. The intention was to create his own punk sound with a twist of sassy sweetness…with a sharp raw edge. He created the persona when a teacher graded one of his papers and wrote that he was “idle” on the paper. He thought, no, I’m gonna be an “idol”. What a great era for rock music!

[@bjennings1067]

I'm 74 but I tell you what Billy idol in the day was super cool loved your reaction brought back a lot of wild memories keeps me young loved it

[@martynblignaut8308]

"Mony Mony" by Billy Idol... a must.

[@louv9431]

Mony Mony definitely! Live version is very cool!

[@stanleymyrick4068]

Is there a version of it that is good quality with the lyrics that people in clubs used? The first time I heard Mony Mony was in a club and hearing the packed out club yelling at the top of their lungs the additional lyrics.

[@stevehanson9552]

Agreed

[@caphowdy666]

@@louv9431 I rarely ever think the live version of a song is better than the recorded version, but the live version of this he released as a single is a massive improvement on the studio version.

[@caphowdy666]

@@stanleymyrick4068 The original 1981 studio version was a massive club hit but not a chart hit, so that is probably the one you are talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHafqara5iDi7c

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Billy Idol is Punk Rock Elvis. Right down to the snarl. 40 years later, and that song still gets your ass moving.

[@gstevenson7781]

I see a few people saying White Wedding, and that is definitely a must. The guitarist Steve Stevens is super underrated and is exceptional. My old guitar tutor was in a Billy Idol tribute band, and Steve was his guitar hero, I mean he played it with a ray gun!

[@humlakullen]

That voice, that snear! Thank you god for letting me grow up in the 80’s!

[@wesleyvaux5590]

It never ceases to be Badass!

[@jeffreyseitz9900]

Billy was so much fun. Everything was so energized.

[@harryrabbit2870]

Always loved his music. He really understood rock. It's just fun to listen to and that's the entire point.

[@sunnygem.88]

Eyes without a face is a must

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

Steve Stevens, his guitar player, just happens to be one of the best on the planet with a well established solo career and compilations with other artists.

[@caphowdy666]

Billy is actually quite interesting from a history point of view. He was a part of the Bromley contingent in the 1970s, which was a group of punks who followed the Sex Pistols around (my home town, where Billy was from). He was part of the 70s British Punk group, Generation X but moved to the USA in the 80s to start a solo career. His music has so many influences, ranging for straight up rock to punk and even new wave. His biggest influence though was Elvis Presley, hence the curled lip and the section of this song where he changes his voice to that lower register, almost mimicking Elvis.He even performed a song with Generation X called King rocker, which was about a fantasy fight between Elvis and Muhummed Ali. Billy will be 69 (ooerr) in November, and is still recording music and touring. Saw him a few years ago live, and he is still bloody amazing.

[@jasonheaford8271]

Billy was originally in a punk band called Generation X with bassist Tony James, who went on to play bass in Sigue Sigue Spuntnik and Sisters of Mercy. They were both members of what is known as the Bromley Contingent (a town in South London where I grew up), Billy was living in Orpington at the time another member was Siouxsie Sioux from Chislehurst who fronted punk band Sioxsie and the Banshees.

[@celticfox6712]

I love Generation X's "Kiss Me Deadly". It's such a powerful song.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

Before being a solo artist Billy was the lead singer of the Punk Rock band Generation X Fun reaction and review 👊🏻

[@Patryn71]

So many people don't know he was a member of Generation X, they only know his solo stuff. There is a good reason he has such a punk look.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

@@Patryn71 agree…

[@robertkramer2271]

Billy came out of the 70's punk scene. When he went solo in the early 80's, he combined parts of punk, rock, electronic/dance. His videos were huge staples of MTV in the 80's and 90's.

[@lowendthumper205]

I love how you always Give Props and Respect to the Bass. I've been a Bassist since I was 14. Which was a long time ago.

[@YNergy]

"Tht's what his voice sounds like..." I TOTALLY get it. GREAT reaction!

[@ronstoner1823]

THIS was MTV back in the day! Billy was awesome! White Wedding is another kicker!

[@marcusfaze]

Billy Idol’s so good

[@philg5277]

Timeless, I never get tired of this song. Go see him if he comes around, legend.

[@myrany8407]

This is legit how his concerts were live back in the 80s. It was something that just had to be experienced. I will certainly never forget it.

[@stefaniaferregutti]

Love him so much, what a freaking talented hot guy!

[@timl8302]

"Rock the Cradle of Love" is a great one too.

[@toby9999]

I used to have his albums (cassettes) on loop in my car back in the 80s. Just seemed like the right music for the job.

[@sophistik000]

Give the new generations a taste of Billy Idol and they will go crazy just like those in the 80s did. Young Billy cannot be challenged.

[@danielmarshall3102]

Saw this reaction pop and just had to view. I knew it would be right up your alley and I wasn't disappointed ... AWESOME !!

[@chazjasmin7539]

Once again, it's time for "I WANT MY MTV!!!"

[@joescott8877]

The official video for Idol's "To be a lover" oozes with that charisma you so rightfully admire in performers! Super fun, high-energy song with a nice side of Naughtiness as well amongst Billy and the female backup singers, lol!

[@jayjayjase9796]

Cant go wrong with Billy

[@Daren_PNW]

My local indie theater sometimes does 1980's Sing-Alongs and always a joy having some Billy Idol in it.

[@19JACOPORSINI75]

I listen Billy idol the first time when I was 9 in a show on French television, The show was "les enfants du rock" in 1984..fantastic this blond guy!

[@grey_wulf]

Billy Idol is a friggin' icon. Love his music.

[@luisespineira9882]

Mony Mony is another huge Billy Idol hit with the super high energy of him in concert. Definitely will have you be dancing. 😊

[@ABach-ld2oc]

He is the coolest dude i've ever met. At Four Seasons Hotel in Austin years ago where I used to work. He came in after his concert and talks just like he does in the videos. Absolutely awesome!!!

[@sirwomble]

Love love love this artist and you're reaction,you really need to follow this with Billy's song "White Wedding"

[@gtvrossa]

Cradle of Love , Cage, Bitter Tate, Love Labours On, Eyes Without A Face, Speed, John Wayne, White Wedding, Shock To The System etc etc........this guys catalogue is endless and simply brilliant!!!! The lead guitarist Steven Stevens and Billy Idol were a dream team!!!! Magic!

[@xbeaker]

Billy Idol is what you think of when you think the very concept of punk. Even though many punk fans don't really consider him a punk rock singer, he became the absolute epitome of punk fashion. Effortlessly cool to this day.

[@meretrix06]

Billy Idol is one of my all time favourites. I have seen him live more than any other singer/group.

[@The_Real_Fomsie]

Billy Idol made Punk Rock digestible to the mainstream in a way no one else did. His band had very clean, clear music... no heavy distortion to cover up lesser quality musicianship... along with his looks and vocal talents, he was almost tailor made for the MTV of the 80s.

[@Zealdave2223]

So many anthems in the 80's. With a sneer that made many girls melt.

[@David-ii3bi]

My son was born with physical challenges and required a lot of personal assistance. We rocked out with Billy, and it took us away from reality.

[@omnipop4936]

I always love that chuggy guitar bit at 3:34, and later, that high "flute-like" synth stuff at 6:02.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

What's not to like about Billy? Almost every song is a banger.

[@luisespineira9882]

I remember the billboards of clubs back in the 80s promoted Billy Idol videos. That how huge he was. 😊

[@FrankieWithAnE]

Flesh for fantasy is next!

[@danjmcs]

That voice and Steve Stevens is just a bad-ass guitar player and songwriter! Great stuff, especially on Billys first 3 albums... definitely a few high school parties with this blasting...

[@JohnDingus_16]

Eyes without a face next please!!

[@rickmaher3927]

Best rock jam--Rebel Yell. Best ballad--Eyes Without a Face. Best video--Cradle of Love. The man could do it all.

[@ericoconnell1507]

Eye's without a face

[@williamh4172]

Definitely

[@toddgross8099]

Omg I really miss the 80's . I was in those club's that were jam packed with people and you sweated your butt off. Not to mention drinking.

[@beatricecalabrese-e4c]

Just saw him in concert last Friday. Beyond fantastic.

[@BuffaloBob-og]

I saw this tour in Phoenix way back in the day. No one was sitting for the entire show. Great reaction. Flesh for Fantasy is a must listen.

[@capstan50g]

Billy Idol is so unique, incorporating elements from the greats of the past like colors on a palette, ready to paint a mood with. His guitarist Steve Stevens the perfect foil, creating rhythmic chaos around Billy's voice. Senpai, you really HAVE to hear White Wedding, one of the creepy-coolest sister-con songs ever recorded. I also has what I consider Billy's most dangerous-sounding growl. Great reaction to a classic!

[@KevanCorkill]

Hi Aileen 😊 Awesome awesome reaction to Billy Idol's Rebel Yell😊👍 As fellow KZbinr commented when MTV happened in the early '80s all the artists started thinking of ways to promote themselves through video so you got a lot of theatrical in their music with hair, dress, makeup...it really changed the music industry in the 80s and into the 90s. Billy Idol was a lot... the Vj's would say and here's another one from Billy Idol 😊 Another KZbinr commented about his deep voice sounding like Elvis...yep 😊 Also that curl on the lips... Elvis 😊 All the recommendations for more Billy Idol songs/videos is perfect and I look forward to your reactions to them 😊 Have a great day you and Arya 😊👍

[@1teamski]

Billy Idol had the talent to back his outlandishness. You can't say that about singers today.....

[@Lashes.541]

Back in I want to say 2010 he played a local fair in my area of Oregon, no joke at even that age he had a presence about him. Was all over the stage like it was still the 80s, dude still is a badass.

[@jwilywily]

My teenage years!! Had personalized plates on my 81 Z28 Camero, "REBEL 3" all through high school. And he's back touring again. One of the most underrated of his songs, "Untouchables" is one of my all time favorites of his.

[@Jolinga]

Favorite reaction to this song! I grew up listening to Billy Idol, David Bowie,Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and so many more, I wish I could share that experience with the younger generations!

[@rosevfx]

It's simply an awesome song

[@Panterakat1]

I remember the first time I heard Billy Idol. I was 13 years old and crossing the country from Washington, DC to LA alone. I picked up a cassette of Billy Idol. I rocked out to White Wedding and the rest of the songs. I will bet I played it 20 times on the way there. That was kind of a surreal experience for a kid of my age at the time. But I made it there and back about 6 months later, once again, alone. Listening to him brings back the memories of that time. I would love if you would do White Wedding sometime.

[@rodjames5771]

Thank You so much for this and all your reactions Aileen 😀 You are the only person to ever mention what an amazing part the Bass always makes to a song! Next check out his cover of 'Mony Mony' that is a banging track

[@raider4life44]

I just love watching you having a good time!

[@janbarriault4494]

the guitar is incroyable!!

[@Theboozehound-j9i]

Another good choice. Love me some Billy Idol.

[@robynb6314]

I went to the clubs in the 80s. I loved dancing to Billie Idol

[@user-Spicoli]

A real rocker!!! The Best!!

[@crittersintheyard3993]

fantastic beat, great grit in his voice, it's an epic tune, I was a teen in the 80's and bar hopping in the 90's and this song has always been a crowd pleaser, and gets people moving.

[@sharonellis8776]

Love his voice, the sneer. Billy is such a cool dude xx

[@marcuslindberg254]

Omg girl! Watching your videos makes me smile every time. Your genuine passion for music and your sincere character and love lights up my once darkened heart and fills it with a kind of hope and light that inspires me to smile like I have never done it before. Thank you for being you!!!! W.c.

[@terrygrizz]

Welcome to Billy rabbit hole Aileen! Loved watching you sing "More, more, more"!

[@cblifeform8535]

Classic 80's British rock singer. You can't go wrong with a bit of Idol.

[@javiermari8537]

Great video, as people mentioned, Dancing with myself or eyes without a face are very good examples of what Billy Idol can deliver, really cool singer.

[@Mario-it3po]

Billy just came out with a new cd last month. Awesome new single!!!

[@mynameispaul0530]

I saw him live (same group of musicians) in 1982. Was about 30 feet away from him near stage. Good concert.

[@JimmyJam05]

I j just recently subscribed. I appreciate you reviewing Billy. Love you girl and keep on going on

[@danrumble74]

The keyboard player's makeup is everything 😍 ..and I enjoyed watching you love this!

[@spykatt]

Loved your reaction to this monumental song. You are a delight 🙂