The Smithereens - A Girl Like You

[@sniffableandirresistble]

One of the best sounding bands of all time. Hard to believe they weren't more popular. ❤

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Pat Dinizio was an authentic pop rock musical genius, but a poor promoter. He cared about the music, not much attention paid to the rock business BS. Total respect for that, and we the fans understand, and will never stop playing this amazing music. This tune is one of the top pop rock songs of ALL TIME. Pat was a true Jerseyite.

[@sniffableandirresistble]

@@Arturo-sm1tb Green Thoughts 💚

[@Jolly-Green-Steve]

Yeah it's because the mixing and production on this track is pretty much perfect especially for the time. everything has balance and control in the mix. tonality is fantastic also. my goal is to make my next record close to this.

[@ArthurX-eg8bc]

The music industry is ninety-five percent reputation...

[@herchelleonwood7463]

not really hard to believe as most people have no taste.

[@boblewis1227]

As a 65 year old dude, I’ve heard my share of great sounding bands. This is one of them! Rock On!

[@jeffreyp1957]

I second that as a 65 year old.

[@marietreusch9584]

just turned 60. love them

[@cad5238]

You and me both! I'm also 65 and have always rocked to this talent! Great tune. Rock on brother.

[@davidwilliams1511]

60 and still rocking to them

[@familykaplan1341]

As has this 68 year old

[@kevinpaul1427]

Nobody sounds like the Smithereens, insanely underrated band.

[@beth6288]

Still listening to Smithereens i agree underated band for sure

[@ynot0714]

Gonna have to breakout my cassettes!:-)

[@stellastarr69]

Agreed!

[@anthonywhite1565]

NO DOUBT!!!

[@anthonywhite1565]

@Steve Good The best bands were overshadowed by The Poisons and other bullshit.

[@billyg310]

70 years old and still jamming on this classic tune in 2023 good music from a better time love it

[@scottwilliams8334]

Brother, I could make that exact same comment. That was definitely a better time. Not just for music either;movies, food,people!!!!

[@saltylavender7096]

Right behind you at 62....Love this Band...

[@jerrythorne8694]

Still here at 58

[@Cristofre]

Isn't weird that when back when we were "young" how we pictured 70 year olds? Keep on rocking "old" man!

[@alanpatterson4217]

@@Cristofrewhen it gets too loud, get a hearing aid

[@andrewhoag6167]

The Smithereens embodied the phrase "No bullshit - just rock n roll" exquisitely.

[@deltonkillen8024]

I have loved this song since it came out. It epitomizes what I felt at the time I was dating my wife back in '71-'72. We've been married for 52 yrs come June. And I still feel the same.

[@play4u67]

Happy (belated) Anniversary, @deltonkillen8024 :)

[@deltonkillen8024]

@play4u67 I don't know what happened. If my mind shut down on my math or if my typing thumb got wild on me. It's 51 yrs and counting.

[@lorigibson9189]

❤❤❤❤

[@scottwilliams8334]

Congrats brother.

[@birdie125]

That’s awesome!❤

[@YandTIII]

Criminally unsung, underrated & brilliant band!

[@keving4792]

So true!

[@MissezPremiseHello]

I miss Pat. He was a good guy. He and my husband and daughter and I became friends after meeting at the Stone Pony in 2009. He used to heckle me from the stage, and we went to several of his Barbeques. Even had my daughter, who was 16 at the time, sing at one of them with some of his buddies playing back up. Great bunch of guys, these Smithereens.

[@satchelsatchel]

Good old Pat. Bobby was cool, too. They sure loved to barbeque! It's hard to not miss old friends and the good times. One of my kids was born on the band's tour bus-eastbound on Interstate 15. Supposedly my kid. I paid to raise him, anyway. It was my copy of Lovecraft that Pat was reading, when he got the inspiration for "Behind the Wall of Sleep." Later I asked for it back. But he didn't hear me. He wasn't the greatest listener.

[@boeing757pilot]

Pat was a FANTASTIC guy. I took my girlfriend to see them in concert. After the concert ended, we tried to get back stage to say "Hi" to the band (I've tried getting backstage to see other bands but hadn't been successful). As we reached the backside of the stage, security stopped us and told us to turn around. Right then, Pat was walking at the rear but at a distance. He looked at us, saw security ushering away, and told the guard, "It's okay, let them come in." We introduced ourselves to Pat and the other members. What an unbelievably nice bunch of guys. We all talked like we were old friends, even though we had just met. All the band members even signed my CD that I carried in.. When I heard that Pat passed, I literally teared up a bit. RIP Pat. I'll never forget that night and your kindness...

[@homebrewednhomegrown]

This song was written for John Cusack’s movie “Say Anything” but was rejected because the director and producers felt it gave away too much of the movie. Bad call

[@U.S.S.SOUTHSIDE]

VERY BAD Call!!!😮

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

... loved this whole album mowed a lot of lawns, shoveled a lot of walks, painted a lot of fences and houses listening to this on my Sony CD Walkman lol 😅

[@Divataster-]

Very few have ever seen Say Anything so nothing tragic to report on

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

@@Divataster- ... Lloyd Lloyd All Null and Void, Dished in the Malibu Doesn't Know What To Do ...

[@eileensianez6766]

​@@Divataster-Thanks there 'Ginger Baker.'

[@VohnAustin]

God Bless! Im 62 years old. I loved thses guys in earlier days

[@bigearl3867]

61 and same.

[@kelliekretzmer4998]

57 and saw them in concert in Ann Arbor, Mi in late 80's. So awesome! We had the best music and times

[@davidcarter1738]

67 here sir,and yes

[@DryVerEight]

So criminally underrated.

[@preziosestelle7368]

I agree, wish more people knew about them my most favorite band ever ❤

[@kylezielinski1659]

No doubt. My HS years.. good stuff

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

Hidden gem of rock and roll, if you're here, you are a fucking legend.

[@trtb056]

Thanks to a coworker I rediscovered this song. They mentioned the band and the name sounded familiar but couldn't place it. Once they started singing it recognized it immediately

[@paulgraham1653]

This viddie is a legend in Rickenbocker/Marshall commercials!

[@paulsnow2509]

I guess I'm a legend. Loved this band for to long. R.I.P. Pat.

[@dennisdevine3382]

I'm more of a fossil than a legend, but I do like this band & this song.

[@napoleonwilson6499]

Since we were both new,it came out when I was 8

[@windsorcorbin9026]

As a Gen X'r I'm so glad that the music of my youth on the 80s will never be outdone. RIP Pat!

[@mcclift9451]

You can say that again my friend.the music of the 80s achieved a level equal to or better than the classical era

[@mitchrawles]

Baby Boomer-try the 70s and 80s. Love this Group. 80s had some good Rock.

[@BillMcGirr]

Gen X… 💪👍🥃

[@beckyboo1433]

👍🏼🙌🏼

[@beckyboo1433]

I think us Gen X are the last rational generation 😳

[@Jamaiceltable]

I love the clean, simple sound of this band. Just good old fashioned rock n roll.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend taking a listen to the space song 'Where I Come From' by Robert Nix

[@kevinmcdonald4040]

Damn straight! Rock, straight forward, well written and phenomenally played. I will be willing to bet real rock fans will recognize and appreciate this 30 years from now instead of the bubblegum crap of boy/pop bands and shit rap that clutter the airwaves.

[@Jamaiceltable]

@@redskies4530 Sorry, but no.

[@JAP42]

Clean? Plenty of distortion/fuzz. And guitar llcks are pretty lame!

[@timford3599]

@@JAP42 Disagree. Jim Babjak was a favorite of mine. Not too fancy, no ego driven solos, just good straightforward Rock N' Roll. Some referred to The Smithereens as "Dad Rock" but that's pure Bull S#!T. BTW, what's wrong with Fuzztone. The legendary Billy F. Gibbons made that sound his trademark. He and his band, ZZ Top, are in the R n' R Hall of Fame. Not bad for "That Little ole' Band from Tejas!"

[@annehedonia156]

This song was way ahead of its time. It still is, in some ways. Phenomenal music here.

[@mizzury54]

What makes it ahead of it's time ?

[@CoolFinalFan]

Saw them live.... frigging rocket

[@Tacomadome24]

Good song yes, Ahead of it's time LOL

[@ameliastelmach148]

Much underrated band. Absolutely driving kicking band!!

[@michellevarrasa497]

I fuckin agree 💯

[@kathydavidson7824]

This song still kicks it in 2020!

[@robertrinaldi8748]

what year is this song from?

[@kathydavidson7824]

Robert Rinaldi 1989. It was used in the movie “Say Anything”.

[@kathydavidson7824]

Ultimately, it ended up being cut from the film, though.

[@robertrinaldi8748]

@@kathydavidson7824 Thank you. I was already listening to good time oldies in 1989.

[@danromanelli7183]

Pat wrote hook after hook. RIP brother

[@micspics03]

❤ Got us thru tthe 80's and still listening in 2024, legends 4ever 😘🎵🎵🎵

[@davidcarter1738]

Absofuckinlutely

[@ModernDayWarrior2112]

RIP Pat. I met him and the rest of the band when they did a free show in Rahway NJ . He was a really cool down to earth guy. I’ll always be a fan for the rest of my life. Your music will always live on.

[@blakegregory969]

I met him in 2017 right before his death. Wonderful guy. RIP

[@karmikmike2878]

very sad ............

[@laurahall8529]

@@karmikmike2878 a99...eww.

[@patrickmcdonald3427]

Modern Day Warrior, RIP Pat. I met them twice-Detroit '89 @ The Ritz and actually missed most of BOC, headlining, to get my Smithereens 11 Laserdisc jacket autographed by the band in '02.

[@paulgraham1653]

Music doesnt "live",,,it resounds.. It's a person's recorded soul that we still want to be alive... Or whatever....

[@markking8839]

A psychotically underrated band . They deserve much more recognition than they get . phenomenally phanphuckingtastic.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

They were neverUnderrated.

[@krisscanlon4051]

That riff was so needed in 1989...like woke me up...great band and amazing name too...college bar band rock never ages

[@Rockesb888]

Great band. They should’ve been so much bigger.

[@joeomalley2835]

I agree.

[@donaldharrison751]

I totally agree 100%, and underrated great band there's so many..... 🎸🎹🎶🎵🎼💔

[@search4truth104]

Yes, they should have been much bigger, the drummer reminds me of bun e Carlos.

[@brentanderson6483]

These guys were awesome. Check The Odds out if you like these guys

[@satchelsatchel]

They weren't into steroids. Their thing was more cerebral.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

God what a loss...the day that Pat Dinizio passed away. LIkely the most down to earth, underrated pop music genius of the 80s. What a band, at the top less than a decade, but never to be forgotten. One of NJ's finest. So cool he could sport a turtleneck in this music video in 1990. I hope he finally gets his deserved recognition someday. That music is Hall of Fame caliber, for 6 solid years they ruled the world of pop rock.

[@satchelsatchel]

Were you with us, the day Pat bought that sweater? Can't remember whether it was in Secaucus or Atlantic City?

[@eileensianez6766]

Yup😊

[@kevinboring4337]

That bass line is badass!

[@melissadavis225]

Truth.

[@j.rothchild173]

The guitar solo will always be one of the best of the 80s decade!!

[@butchstrey6776]

That Rickenbacker through a Marshall. The jangle of the Rick and the grunt-like thud of the Marshall. Genius!

[@bcb2555]

This IS a masterpiece

[@MichaelTobin-m1d]

how can I not jump n shout...impossible to not shake yer head...weow

[@dfitz6581]

Never gets old unlike most music of the past 30 years.

[@armandocardona4478]

I would say that most 1980's music has aged remarkably well & that probably goes for a good chunk of 90's music as well; by contrast, 50's, 60's & 70's music may be good & still worth listening to but is definitely showing its age by now. Post 2000 pop/rock is also generally good but IMO there are far, far fewer high quality singers & bands post-2000 as there were in the 1980's & even into the 90's. Those of us who were lucky enough to be in our teens & 20's in the 1980's were truly blessed.

[@MrMotorNerd]

I turned up at a venue they played in St Kilds Melbourne on a Friday after work in 93 . Nobody at the door . We walked in and watched about 1 hour of Smithereens doing a sound check . Blew us away . It was a great night at the Palace .These guys are in my personal top 5

[@scottleipski1015]

Woke up my landlords the first night I brought this album home, they were pissed....silly landlords!!!! THE SMITHEREENS BABY!!!!

[@tek6423]

This is what you brag about? Geez.

[@ShawnConrad-tw8du]

Great band. Pure beer soaked, garage rock. Never got to see them live. RIP Pat Dinizio

[@kevinkennedy7237]

I was in the Army from 1984-88, and releases lagged getting to Germany where I was stationed. Upon my return to the USA I found this band and they immediately became my favorite; outstanding music!

[@jnix911]

This was a great song by a great band, and it's really stood the test of time for the last 30 years. Watching the band's antics during the video makes me realize they're not only talented, but they also seem to have great senses of humor. I unfortunately just learned of lead singer Pat Dinizio's passing, and I'm sorry to hear the news. Though he has passed, his music lives on!

[@nsmith1586]

jinx- I liked your comment. Great band and I think they knew that and the survivors know that now.

[@jnix911]

@@nsmith1586 many thanks!

[@timford3599]

@jinx911, So very true on all counts. Smithereens members were all good and down to earth kind of guys. Pat's untimely passing was tragic indeed!

[@ronaldviens7862]

These guys, Squeeze , Mike and the Mechanics, the Replacements, the Cutting Crew, voices of my 20s. As relevant today as back in the day.

[@geraldlynn1827]

Yes. Thanks for the run down. I forgot some of these bands ❤

[@janedough9279]

Smithereens were one of the greatest bands of the 80s...and there were many GREAT bands of that time. Smithereens rocked!

[@braustin1]

This video doesn't have nearly the amount of views it should. Let's go, people! Give this song what it deserves!

[@time_of_yer_life_eh_kid]

A great band, they had fun, never took themselves too seriously and played great music.

[@satchelsatchel]

One time, they kind of took themselves a little seriously. It was alright though.

[@kurtmarkham5593]

It doesn't get any better than this. God bless the Smithereens

[@stanpatterson5033]

RIP Pat DiNizio. Thanks for the music. You'll be sorely missed.

[@Jeff-zx6st]

I heard this song for the first time back in 1989 when the Smithereens were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. I became an instant fan. Two days later on the Monday, I went to Sam the Record Man after work and picked up their CD "11". In my opinion, that whole album is amazing.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Hell yeah. Great NJ band

[@timford3599]

@Jeff-zx6st, Smithereens 11 is my favorite album/CD/tape of theirs and they have a number of other excellent albums as well. I picked up my copy (cassette tape) at "The Warehouse" records and tapes in Tucson Arizona, in 1989.

[@michaelriehl7558]

New Jersey band I'm proud of them ❤

[@wayne6541]

Quite possibly the best American rock band. These guys are still rocking out in 2022. Rest in peace Pat Dinizio.

[@jfrockon]

4 Chord masterpiece!

[@christopherstudley9374]

Just curious, for those of you growing up listening to this band, be honest, did this video ever enter your mind or did you envision it completely different? Not to mention where exactly is the female voice singing duet with him in the chorus ? Such a fun song. Just funny having this compelling urge to investigate 30+ years later at 1:30 a.m.

[@ericthiel4053]

No, I never thought in a million years the video would be like this lol. I remember seeing this for the first time early one morning on MTV before school and was totally mindblown that the video was like this and that the lead singer looked so much older than I thought he sounded lol.

[@christimmerman6887]

They should have been HUGE!!! Such a fantastic band!!

[@martind7635]

unfortunately they didn't have the "look" and Pat's looks didn't help. Love the band but, that's the truth

[@irafinkelstein423]

I donno. They got allot of airplay around here

[@kurtashton4155]

One of the most underrated bands of all time. Their musicianship, songs, and originality were second to none.

[@randymiller3949]

In '99 The Smithereens came to a club called "Unknown Jerome's" here in Mobile Alabama. GOD...WHAT A SHOW...They opened with this song & closed with "Behind The Wall Of Sleep"...I don't think many people were sitting during the entire concert!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@timford3599]

@randymiller3949, That's a great memory to remember them by. Wish I could've been there as well!

[@1970geodude]

Actually one of the best guitar solos for any song out there. Short, but still intense and clean. Wish they would of kept this formula with all of their music and they would of been so much more popular. More than they were.

[@vincentross7469]

I Haven't Heard This In Ages. So Fortunate To Have Rediscovered It In October 2024. ❤🎉😊

[@kmjezik]

Me2 ❤

[@FrankChesser]

we need more music like this 👍👍👍

[@bcb2555]

REAL

[@midnightrider3165]

underrated band. tight and clean sound with a good rock edge.

[@scottbailey1560]

What hurt Pat and The Smithereens was the competition in Commerial Radio. Pat said they wanted it real bad! I know, I was in Rock Radio then. We had Michael Jackson and Prince, and these 'Lite" Heavy Metal Bands like Motley Crew, Poison, Cinderella, the big hair bands, and Metallica was coming on the scene. Pat and The Smithereens was as Heavy of a Rock Band at the time, but the Commercial Top 40 and AOR Stations wouldn't play them, just the College Stations. I seem to remember this in the Nashville Market. Today, after Pat passed away, I was shocked of the adults my age, mid 50s, were listening to them to get away from the Bubble Gum Rock/Top 40 and Madonna, of course!

[@scottbailey1560]

@sabbracadabra It may suck to me and you, but they wanted to go to the world that made them money. I don't like Taylor Swift at all, but the woman is making money. What's the point if you can't make it pass playing small clubs, venues, etc.? I heard Pat say they wanted to have hits on the mainstream Top 40/Pop Charts. Back then, it was possible. Today, it's not because Pop/Top 40 is mostly Hip Hop, and moving into being taken over by Latan and Latino Groups. I saw the 2020 MTV Awards and I was shocked! Lady Gaga is a rip off of Madonna!

[@earlyjenkins1670]

Love these guys.dam right they are like kix just dont get respect they earned and deserve.

[@josephlynch3746]

Dmn' straight..🦉*

[@CydnotCharrise1]

@sabbracadabra I am 71. The Beatles were always considered to be a rock band. Maybe not as hard edged as the Stones and the Kinks ( before the Stones did their Miss you disco crap and Ray Davies went into the music hall ) but still rock. .

[@antlers163]

Babjak’s guitar riffs were just as unique as Pat’s voice. What a great band. Absolutely like no other.

[@timford3599]

@antlers163, What a great and very true statement. I've always been a fan of Jim's for many years.

[@John-rc5nf]

@@timford3599 Yup.

[@williamsannuto8239]

​@@timford3599Jim is tremendous.

[@cathystruska1558]

Who's listening in 2022? I am. Nobody plays like them. One of a kind band!

[@stevefroese4616]

Loved this band in college!! I still do!!

[@RoryLynott]

I havent heard this one for at least 20 years. Pure genius.

[@ntbsak7]

Another great tune, and a great band that never got the recognition they deserved...

[@rexmonarch2]

Saw them a couple of times -- they totally rocked the house.

[@kevr400]

Great song still after 40years

[@SWog617]

Belinda Carlisle should've been in the video. The Smithereens were a great and underrated band. Rest in peace, Pat.

[@Neptuneman07]

Haven't heard this on the radio in ages. The last time I did was right when my Grandmother passed away. Therefore, this one's for my awesome Grandmother.

[@matthewgray469]

Sadly Radio died when Satellite came in Money $$$rules everything

[@gsmith207]

RIP Pat. Loved these guys! Still rocks today. Killer drums on every song. Dennis is underrated. When I first heard that back beat I knew they would be famous.

[@davidg.9932]

Pat would have been 65 today.. R.I.P. Mr. DiNinzio

[@karmikmike2878]

very sad ......

[@blakegregory969]

RIP Pat.

[@rickslaye4234]

You could play this song and band on any alternative station and it would fit right in now! Timeless

[@andrewdouglass1427]

Now that was a balls-out rockin' dude. Not vulgar, not preening, but a man who spent too much time doing what he loved to pose for others. RIP Pat, you left a gaping hole but you also left some amazing music.

[@annahoye5575]

One of he greatest songs and bands ever...

[@pamelamyers9613]

Hell of a song!

[@DaveSpinn]

I'm 152 years old and I'm still rockin' out to this song!

[@MichaelTobin-m1d]

i'm 251

[@MikeBurkard]

I just recently started a new job (I'm 54), and a kid (mid-20s) is wearing a "Smithereens" T-shirt... and I am thinking, does he know how great the band is or is he being "I like the 80's" schtick... 🤔

[@wayneschlotfeldt1631]

Brings back memories of my college days at Iowa State

[@MichaelTobin-m1d]

cool....M GO BLUE

[@Victor-ku8if]

unfortunately that was their only hit. one hit wonders. great song. rock n' roll.

[@joesausage4639]

You mean this is how these guys look! I love this song!

[@jaybeeceesytchannel]

The best of the BEST!

[@kevinogracia1615]

The Smithereens blow me up. RIP - Pat DiNizio.

[@timwiseman2687]

Fell in love with this band after hearing this song

[@claytoncarter8139]

The sound of dudes vocals are very unique. Great sense of rhythm also!

[@thomasmilligan5001]

In 2008, I was working at a restaurant in Central New Jersey delivering food. One day, between deliveries, a couple of us were sitting around with a 17-year-old delivery guy named Alex. We were talking about music, and Alex says, “Yeah, my dad’s in a band.” So we said, “Oh, what’s the name of the band?” Alex says, “The Smithereens.” His dad is Jim Babjak, the lead guitarist. We were pretty impressed. I subsequently did a couple deliveries to Alex’s house and got to meet Jim. Nice guy.

[@rvtssrvtss3630]

80's early 90's is loaded with great music

[@donaldfewell8908]

yes. I love Gin Blossoms! :)

[@SlitherWhisp]

I absolutely LOVE this song, especially the part where Marie Vidal helps sing the end chorus.

[@TheBryanmauro]

Downstairs in the Court tavern is where I watched these guys play back in the late 80's. I bought records from Pat when he worked at All Ears records when I was a kids in new brunswick. God saved the Smithereens!! Thank you for the music - its such a powerful force in our lives and when I listen the universe shifts to another. This is true Jersey rock.

[@mrlimas7460]

on of the best concerts I ever heard was the Smithereens in Panama City. They sounded just like the recording. Joyous!

[@stevepalmieri8574]

Great riffs and lead guitarist. Super heavy sound. Just an amazing piece of music period !!!

[@williamsannuto8239]

Just saw them on Saturday nite in Carteret NJ with guest vocalist Marshall Crinshaw and Robin Wilson they were excellent always missing Pat's golden voice.

[@banditman62davis]

I PLAYED THIS TUNE WITH MY BAND ON MY FIRST SHOW EVER !!! IT WAS VERY WELL DONE , AND EVERYONE LOVED IT , EVEN MY SUPERVISOR (who told me not to be out that day ), TOLD THE STAFF THAT IT WAS A VERY GOOD SHOW . I OWE MY STRENGTH TO THEM .

[@ginog9684]

Acid jangle rock -- love it. Thanks for the memories, gents.

[@saltylavender7096]

One of the most underrated bands, ever...

[@matthewgray469]

A great show would have been The Smithereens and the original Mountain

[@timford3599]

@@matthewgray469 Absolutely, that would've been one to remember as a highlight show!

[@staceypowell6668]

Forgot all about this song, glad I came across it ❤🎉

[@armandocardona4478]

WOW. Really good music is AGELESS AND TIMELESS and this certainly qualifies. Please God, can we live through the 80's just one more time?

[@josephselden8221]

Good solid rock band tight

[@nsmith1586]

A group of talented, friends, wonderful to see. I wish I was a smithereen.

[@PaulAlexander-u6r]

Love these guys when I was in a band we played this song

[@indiedavecomix3882]

I'm just starting to learn the guitar and this song is one of my favorites and is on top of my list to learn.

[@wildride6349]

A fantastic rock song, just hook after hook after hook. Love it!!!

[@juliewalby6864]

New Brunswick band, saw them at the local dives many times in the early 80s. Pat was just everything!

[@manxuberglider8]

RIP, Pat DiNizio. I remember these videos well, and Pat’s soulful face and emotional, soulful baritone voice.

[@masterspin7796]

MTV memories...great band with some great songs.

[@brucesmith1523]

Simple and straight to the point brilliant ,still playing them in 22

[@tallpine67]

I remember going to the Rat in the 80s and seeing them live. They were awesome and became very popular after that.

[@user-hs1sj3yr11]

Exactly!! I will be 70 this month and I feel like I'm going to be in my 40s.

[@Cristofre]

The section right at 3:00 is great! I'm not sure how they did the effect where the camera pans between the band on the stage, and the band as the audience watching themselves play, but that was nice!

[@tedgartner1816]

Saw them at Kenny's Castaways at the beginning. You could see how great they would become

[@stevewashere4122]

I got to see them twice. I bought their 1st 3 albums on cassette. I think it was their second & third tour. The 1st show was GREAT! Lakewood Ohio Phantasy Theater. 2nd show was good. I love their debut album! I blasted that in my Ranger a lot.

[@titothefandito2748]

Great band. By far girl like you is their biggest commercial success. Great music on a few albums

[@timford3599]

"Blues before and after" was another of my favorites from "Smithereens 11" as well.

[@brianweldon4243]

I caught on to the Smithereens kinda early in NJ. Saw them several times, but my two favorite shows were: - The Tide, Beach Haven NJ off season. Small club with a small stage not even 6" higher that the rest of the floor. I'm 6'8" tall and at one point found myself up front with my friends standing right in front of Pat, actually looking down at him. I realized that had to suck for the rest of the crowd, so I danced my way to the back. - I was in London, England with my GF, her brother and his GF visiting their parents who lived there. Saw a poster on a phone pole for The Smithereens playing at The Town & Country while we were there. GF and I went, got up front and yelled a few venue names and town names from NJ. The band was looking, pointing and giving thumbs up with smiles. There was actually a mosh pit the entire show with everyone around it just bouncing up and down, pogo style. The next day my GF couldn't walk because her calves were so sore, lol.