The Motels - Only the Lonely (Guilty Pleasure #37) *DayOne Reacts*

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[@rmar67]

This shouldn't be considered a "guilty pleasure", it's a legitimately good song.

[@bustos1959]

Suddenly last Summer is another one from them.

[@LA80sMike]

Absolutely!!

[@mikefixx7177]

This song is a classic, her name is Martha Davis,Suddenly Last Summer has to be next if you like her.

[@racinnut77]

Never feel guilty about liking a Motels song. "Suddenly Last Summer". You won't be sorry.

[@slainteron4027]

Exactly, Icy Red, Little Robbers, they have a lot good songs

[@sirrobin4394]

One of those ethereal songs that makes you thank God you were a part of that magical decade.

[@thecelt471]

First time I heard this was in a bar in Santa Monica. 1 year living in a hotel on loan for my company. It was a perfect song for that time too. Lots of lonely people in the 80's.

[@dennis2966]

So far 80% of these "guilty pleasure" songs have been legit songs with nothing to feel guilty about.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Angela must have a guilt complex...

[@laudanum669]

I saw The Motels open for The Cars in the early 80's. I have always loved this song, when I hear the line "Well I don't remember, all I know is it makes me feel good now" I get chills.

[@vh1984ful]

wow

[@benpotaka5893]

Martha Davis was legit one of the best vocalists and songwriters of the 80's

[@Moontanman]

I love the Motels! Martha Davis is a great singer songwriter!

[@Tonzeff]

Her name is Martha Davis and she does have a beautiful voice, Total Control and Suddenly last summer are great tracks to check out, Thanks for doing this reaction Angela ❤

[@hehjr47]

Her name is Martha Davis, this is one of my favorites from the 80's. I believe it was released in April 1982. Another one is Suddenly Last Summer.😊

[@Brando_Magnifico]

What a great summer it was!!!

[@glo3139]

Martha has a very distinct voice. You immediately know it’s her, as soon as she begins to sing. This was one of my favorites growing up.

[@robcowgill9845]

That is a most heartfelt tune…It is nothing but pure heart and most of us have been there in our lives….magnificent song imo

[@patrickwood9692]

Fun times back then. We just appreciate this time. I really miss it!

[@bakercarl8518]

This song can never get old.

[@davids2096]

Her name is Martha Davis and they formed in Berkeley CA Another great tune they did is Suddenly Last Summer! Bye!

[@patrickwood9692]

Can't help but miss those days.

[@ZEPnALE]

"Suddenly Last Summer" was a big hit for them.

[@xanajak]

"We kiss altogether wrong, no intention" is one of the best lyrics of all time. Such a great moody broody song that epitomizes the '80s and early MTV.

[@tomschmitz261]

Martha Davis is the lead singer...the group "the motels" had a number of big hits in the 1980's...this one "only the lonely, probably being their best known...other hits were "take the l", "suddenly last summer", "remember the nights", "shame" etc..

[@dalee72]

This is not a guilty pleasure. It's a beautiful song.

[@1nelsondj]

The Motels (featuring Martha Davis) is one of my favorite unsung bands of the '80s along with The Tubes and XTC. One of my favorites by The Motels is 'Mission of Mercy' which was a minor hit, another great one is 'Total Control' which is a slow burner. You'll like them, I promise.

[@josephcox736]

Martha Davis is her name. She's fabulous isn't she?

[@extdiso]

Fantastic voice!

[@marvelharris9540]

She still has a great voice these days! great song

[@michaelasay8587]

She still sings at 69??

[@marvelharris9540]

@@michaelasay8587 kzbin.info/www/bejne/epuzXn-crLqAoK8

[@bdmention]

They were part of my first concert. They opened for The Cars in 1980.

[@robertbyington7715]

Martha Davis was a ground breaking singer who not only sang lead vocals in the 80s but also played an instrument. Not many of those RIndy Ross Ann Wilson Joan Jett to name just a few

[@anthonycantu8879]

Timeless. Hauntingly beautiful. One of my favorite groups. ❤

[@cweefy]

Has haunted me since the first time I heard it

[@stevemadrid6522]

Martha Davis is one of those underrated singers from the 80s. Great voice.

[@tanisdevelopment]

Martha Davis had a great solo song called "Don't Tell Me The Time".

[@tomschmitz261]

The Motels had a number of hits in the 1980's... martha davis and her band are still touring and still awesome LIVE in concert... What made and makes her unique is her theatrical delivery and she truly acts out the songs she sings!.... This song "only the lonely" is perhaps their best known song and reached number #6 on the charts....

[@Sober2003]

Early MTV comes to mind when I hear this! I like it! 👍

[@amb2745]

Martha Davis is the lead singer on Only The Lonely.

[@jefflast9489]

"Only the Lonely" always makes me think of Roy Orbison. You would enjoy Roy, very unique sound. Oh, if you want an interesting song right up your alley give "I Know What Boys Like" by The Waitresses. An 80's song that burned up the airwaves for weeks!

[@fredkrissman6527]

Haven't thought of the Waitresses in decades, and I wore that lp out back in the day!

[@jefflast9489]

@@fredkrissman6527 I always remember that song because of the soundtrack from the movie "The Last American Virgin". Great movie!

[@bobduerwald9805]

Suddenly Last Summer is a great song by Martha and the Motels.

[@Mike1104USAA]

Classic 80’s… I remember the lifeguards at the pool I went to growing up plying this song on the boom box they kept at the concession stand.

[@FunConcertMama]

Just now seeing this! Oh my goodness...I love your review! Thank you so much, it's so nice to see such retro gems getting some "attention" in this day and age. And you're definitely right, Martha Davis is VERY special - her unique and dramatic voice, her lyrical genius, and she's just super special with amazing appeal! She's so underrated! The Motels as a band are underrated! The Motels have LOADS of great songs! IF you love Martha's voice and the Motels' music (she also plays rhythm guitar in the band), then you'll want to checkout and review: -Suddenly Last Summer -Total Control -Take the L -Isle of You -So L.A. -Remember the Nights They're one of THE BEST New Wave/Rock bands out there!

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

I agree Martha Davis is so very special. Her voice has that haunted beautiful quality to it. Once she seeps into your soul you are hooked forever. I hear people try to cover her songs and they usually try to over play the emotion. Just can be done like Martha. She had that natural raw emotion. Love her. ❤❤❤

[@FunConcertMama]

@@StilettoCutsQuick. 💯% FACTS!!!

[@kevincaulder9001]

Try the Motels as they blaze through their hit, MISSION OF MERCY. There is also another rare gem on this album called, CHANGE YOUR MIND.

[@jzander2966]

Yes! Martha Davis has a powerful voice like Ann Wilson's of Heart. When I saw The Motels in concert I remember thinking that she and Ann had the best female voices in music. Other great songs from them are 'Danger,' 'Whose Problem Am I,' and 'Total Control.' They were very different when they came out.....they were considered kind of punk or alternative but very cool!

[@MountainMan.]

She's got that look and vibe of an old Hollywood starlet. She has presence in this video.

[@vh1984ful]

That intro

[@80srocker67]

Always Haunting!!! She has some pipes for sure.

[@elkalabaw7665]

this is the ghost of the 1980s coming back to haunt me.

[@MDElam]

Echoing the suggestions for "One Summer" and "Shame" (and adding "Remember the Nights"). You might also like Berlin "Take My Breath Away." Love this song, btw; Martha Davis is up there in that upper-tier of female vocalists imho. Thanks for reacting to it!

[@chrishiggins7353]

Martha Davis is her name. She was my first concert.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

You should do Suddenly last summer by the Motels it's very similar to this song.

[@evanhughes1510]

Her name is Martha Davis

[@polyprinz]

Billboard Hot 100, Top 10 hit by the Motels in 1982.

[@kpowers]

Martha Davis, very underrated artist of the 80's

[@rickrenzi6906]

Back in the day, lids with veils absolutely sent me. Deep Ellum in Dallas. Club DaDa, Video bar. Edie Brickel and the New Bohemians. What nights! Fast And Cool on Greenville. Now you go to Deep Ellum, They turned it into Times Square. Parking meters, street lights. Someone has to Remember Dallas late ‘80’s

[@GTR553]

Wow haven’t seen this video since the 80’s on MTV when they played music 24/7 Danger and Remember the nights along with this video were played everyday. Sure was comforting going back thank you.

[@brondis1]

Suddenly last summer is a popular song but you should listen to shame...by the motels such a great song.

[@jryderiv]

Martha Davis also had an amazing single called "Don't Tell Me The Time". You may like it, if you enjoy her voice.

[@kennethripple3508]

One of my top 10 favorite songs from the 80's. You can also check out "Suddenly Last Summer." Not as good as this song but still a decent song from the Motels. If you would like more requests: Eye in the Sky - Alan Parsons Project Who Can It Be Now - Men at Work Did It In a Minute - Hall and Oats Little Pink Houses - John Mellencamp Space Age Love Song - Flock of Seagulls Dance Hall Days - Wang Chung All 80's

[@thecelt471]

Good memories of the 80's.

[@IrnBruNYC]

How is this a guilty pleasure? “Barbie Girl” is a guilty pleasure. This is a masterpiece, 10 out of 10. Emotionally resonant, and the lyrics are open-ended enough that you can make this bittersweet song mean just about whatever you want it to mean.

[@tomschmitz261]

love "the motels" saw them in concert 3 years ago and they still had it! ..

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

Martha Davis has a haunting voice and an elegant demeanor. I think she still sounds great in the live performances I've seen from her recently on KZbin. She now performs with a different group of musicians, but I think that The Motels' saxophone player is in her current band. They had some great songs in the 80s; my other favorites are 'Suddenly Last Summer' and 'Total Control.'

[@oakhillfound847]

A true guilty pleasure by Martha and the Motels would be Take the L Out of Lover and Its Over. This is a legit great song. Another song of theirs that you should consider is Forever Mine.

[@vh1984ful]

That outro

[@groothewanderer3710]

I would recommend the song "Love Will Lead You Back" by Taylor Dayne.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

This song means more now than ever.

[@mack1915]

"Total Control" is a great Motels song

[@mcbeezee2120]

Such an original piece. Back in the day when they put some thought into making music videos.

[@rickdaniels1789]

Martha Davis. I loved her voice back in the '80's. The first song I heard from them was "Mission of Mercy". Great tune, but wasn't one of their hits. Her voice was so unique to what was happening at the time.

[@danielmesery2904]

Good stuff.🎵

[@jamomo1371]

There's pain in her voice because she has lived it. Martha is a survivor. Her voice is a gift for us.

[@glennthompson1173]

No guilt here, I love this song.

[@kenrk]

They also had a hit "Shame" - yet to see anyone react to it.

[@woodchucknation]

This was a great song, total 80’s vibe with the sax.

[@franciscoojeda8986]

Martha Davis

[@DeddyShack]

"Mission of Mercy" is a bona fide rocker!

[@TheHotrod1964]

the motels remember the nights

[@tgstancat]

My favorite motels song is Shame. Lots of synths but great melody and vocals. Check it out.

[@Billythekiddnz]

Weird just finished reminiscing on this as I woke up half hour ago. Very cool

[@charlesburris6314]

Martha Davis is her name. Have a great day!

[@John_Chu]

When this song was released in 1982, much was made of the fact that in the world of youth-oriented music at the time Martha Davis was 31 years old, ancient for a pop diva. She succeeded as a "mature" woman in an environment of teenagers and fledgling adults. Great voice, great look. Her sophisticated torch song approach was superseded by the likes of Madonna, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany.

[@michaelasay8587]

Oh gosh...I wonder if she's still around.

[@John_Chu]

@@michaelasay8587 She's alive and well in Portland, Oregon, living on a 72 acre ranch. Last album she released was in 2018. Some of the songs on the album are sadly about the death of her eldest daughter due to opioid addiction.

[@michaelasay8587]

@@John_Chu Jesus I didn't know this...well and thanks to Biden..drug overdoses, drugs getting over the border...I could go on and on and on but now I'm gonna n paradise Puerto Vallarta...no problemas here!

[@timmycchanning9605]

Her name is Martha Davis.

[@lmagdangal4842]

I'm so jealous that you're hearing this or the first time

[@paulsharkey6673]

The ending to this song sends me straight to heaven. I'm not kidding.

[@charleswoolley8367]

"Take the L" was one of their hits. But some other songs by (Martha Davis) and The Motels that sound good are "Shame", "Suddenly Last Summer", "Shock" and "So LA".

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Martha Davis. She is the only member left. All the others quit. Martha has a great voice! 🤯 She wrote a tribute to friend and contemporary Pat Benatar in her Greatest Hots album. The band was founded in Berkeley. Martha had a duet with The Tubes, a Phoenix based rock band who relocated to San Francisco. Great song in 1982! Martha tributes the late Roy Orbison, writer of a different Only the Lonely, at the end of this song. Suggested next video: Last Summer.

[@MrSTONEking]

Marty Jourard is still working and touring with The Motels.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

@@MrSTONEking I forgot about him. Thanks 😊

[@yrankin1]

Not guilty at all! Love this song.

[@patrickwood9692]

Excellent video and vocals

[@billshelly5332]

On my own personal 'guilty pleasures' playlist which I started a few weeks ago I led off with 'Take the L' by The Motels which is from the same album as this. Martha Davis was a latter day torch singer at a time when synth pop and hair bands ruled MTV. Thanks for the upload.

[@davids2096]

I guess it's about people who are unlucky in love, and there seem to be a lot of folks who fall into that category!

[@tbnobs]

Shes so good love this song

[@rubenreyes3327]

Hello Angela. Still BEAUTIFUL as ever..like Martha Davis..⚘🇨🇱

[@peterwalsh2470]

you could check out "Total Control" from the motels if you like, more sax, more lament. also, it's unusual for sax to have a reverb and delay sound effect applied to it, so that's kindof unique.

[@michaelcasotti5927]

Yep you are right about them being an American group. Had a brain fade. Was thinking of the Aussie band “ Models”. DOH !!!!! 🤦 But is is great to see Aussie bands being featured on a lot of reaction channels. 👍👍

[@peterwalsh2470]

@@michaelcasotti5927 yeah if anyone decides to review classic 70s and 80s aussie music there is a whole new rabbit hole and its deep

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Their other big song was Suddenly Last Summer. It sounds reminiscent of this song to me. Davis is one of those women with a feral look, kinda naturally intense looking w/ just a straight face.

[@markmoses4646]

This song reminds me of my first girlfriend ever. I thought I was in love. She tricked me into getting back with her-after she broke my heart- when I had other options.. But hey, I was very young and dumb at the time-no more. Whenever I hear this song it takes me back to my youth. The good and the bad.

[@TallyDrake]

Maybe the video is a guilty pleasure, but the song? No way! The song is killer.

[@georgeherrera537]

I believe her name is Martha Davis.

[@rivazza68]

Martha Davis.

[@benpotaka5893]

Total Control ❤️

[@1SECRETBILLY]

Martha Davis and she has an unforgettable and haunting voice.

[@tbnobs]

This is why i listen to all types of music its a world of its own it unites us all

[@MrSTONEking]

The only 'happy' song from The Motels is "Forever Mine". She has been through much in life with personal tragedies, and yet she is still out there doi g it! Give "Lucky Stars" and "Tipping Point" a listen or two, both from the latest release from The Motels.

[@DougGratton]

Love this group in my teens