WE LOVE HER!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Pat Benatar - Heartbreaker REACTION

[@ericolson2216]

Pat Benatar and Anne Wilson are the two best female voices in rock EVER!

[@callen8908]

I’ll add Linda but she did many genres

[@Infpgirl5309]

I love them… AND Stevie Nicks, too. ❤

[@raymondjohnson2616]

We can't forget Joan Jett either

[@wendymacraild5204]

@@raymondjohnson2616 I came here to say that!

[@damiangardiner147]

She’s classicly trained as an opera singer. That’s how she knows how to manipulate her voice so well without damaging her vocal chords. She sounds just as good today

[@FirstLast-hk7op]

And 5 feet nothing and 90 pounds; where does her voice come from???

[@WastedTalent-]

@@FirstLast-hk7op As my father would say, "Through her ass." Not a dig, but everything would just move through her.

[@davidgcalderone]

And I laugh when I see any armature try to do her songs

[@enlightendbel]

​@@FirstLast-hk7op most of these big voice female singers are tiny, regardless the genre. And Opera singers are especially trained to project a crapton of volume without any aid of electronic amplification.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I was going to say the same! I knew she trained as an opera singer first! The Operatic community gave her a lot of flack for taking "the easy way" as they put it! Her range is unbelievable!

[@obelisk21]

I also noticed people recommending "Hell is for Children" and while it is an amazing Pat Benatar song for many reasons; since you are parents I thought I should warn you the song is a vivid depiction of child abuse. She and her husband actually started a foundation for abused children after they released it.

[@LA80sMike]

Perfectly said…

[@StoryOracle]

100%. I don't think that I would want to be reacting to that one on camera. Just... it's a gutting song. It is art, but sometime art *hurts*.

[@BrettLesPaul]

Growing up on music of that era we simply rocked out on songs like Hell. Understanding of lyrics came later. Artists must know this. And I’m glad because I wouldn’t want to be saddened by the first listen of that totally rockin’ song.

[@kerrihennebury7616]

Yes! Now you’re talking. This is Pat Benatar, an Operatic trained singer that married a song writer and both created a rock band. She’s phenomenal.

[@VicStoneSCT]

She's being inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame this year. The guitarist is her husband, who she still tours with. She studied opera before venturing into rock. If you want another really great, classic rockin' song from Pat... "Promises In The Dark."

[@beowulf1005]

"Hell is for Children" "Promises in the Dark" (my fave) "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." Pat Benetar rockin' bangers for Jay.

[@beowulf1005]

"Shadows of the Night" "All Fired Up" "Little Too Late" "Invincible" "You Better Run" And the very beautiful "We Belong" I'm done now.

[@keepersofthegrid]

Shadows of the Night YES!!

[@josephdalton9696]

Hell is for Children is awesome

[@snyderkg]

So many of her songs belong on the gym workout play list.

[@commentingonly7337]

Promises is my fave too! I'd also recommend her cover of Don't Let It Show by Alan Parsons Project

[@jessearmstead2237]

“ Promises In the Dark “ highlights her vocal range and features her husband Neil Giraldo on lead guitar. Enjoy!!

[@yotaman2112]

Yes!!! Why wait til female Friday to listen to Pat Benatar?!!! Promises In And The Dark is such a great NEXT REACTION song to do. I hope they read your request!!

[@julielovelace7189]

Was about to suggest the same thing. Awesome performance

[@roryschweinfurter4111]

The song is great the video made no sense with the song

[@roryschweinfurter4111]

I apologize for my comment. Promises in the dark is a powerfully important song about child abuse i was thinking of Love is a battlefield instead

[@julielovelace7189]

@@roryschweinfurter4111 the song about child abuse is Hell is for children. Promises in the dark is about relationships

[@jennhen2675]

She is a classically trained mezzo-soprano. Promises in the Dark, You Better Run, and Fire and Ice.

[@stevenolsen3162]

Yup.. 4 octave range.

[@AndrewKendall71]

Wow, never knew this. That explains why she still sounds fantastic today. Effortless.

[@dewapd1169]

The 3 songs I would have picked as well!!

[@Habeev07]

@@stevenolsen3162 quite possibly 5 octave. Google says 4.5 and 5 in searches. She is such a joy to listen to. Her voice is so high yet powerful.

[@aquariaaustin2077]

Imagine being there in 1979 when this blasted out of the radio the first time. We were all absolutely blown away--she came otu of nowhere, with that voice. If you weren't rocking so hard to it all, you would have stood there with your mouth hanging open in astonishment at what you were hearing. We all knew we were hearing someone who would be huge. How could she not be with that incredible voice, and that three jean sizes too small tight sound backing her up? I was 17 when it came out, and, believe me, I'm so grateful to have been a young person at such a time. Luckiest music generation--EVER.

[@janicenixon3242]

She's in her 60's now and still hits all those notes. Her concerts are incredible❤❤❤

[@kenperk9854]

As a 62 year Old, born "the Day the Music Died" at the end of the 50s, beginning a Track Through, the volcanic 60s, and then the laid back, Let's Chil out, 70s came along and unlike the 60s music, I was closer in age to the 70s and early to mid 80s. What a run of Legendary greatness we got to experience ! To watch it fade away is painful.

[@jackarmstrong1838]

Dont get carried away. She does not hit all the high notes

[@NealStidham]

A couple of fun side facts: the lead guitarist, Neil Giraldo, is Pat's husband and her songwriting partner. 39 years married now, and they still perform together. Also, when MTV premiered, a Pat Benetar video was the second song they played, and since there were no guitars on the first song ("Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles), that makes Giraldo the first guitarist to ever appear on MTV.

[@Saje3D]

I went to tell my wife and she was like “Yeah, I know.”

[@Sportsref13]

1. Buggles - "Video Killed The Radio Star" , 2. Pat Benatar - "You Better Run" , 3. Rod Stewart - "She Won't Dance With Me" , 4. The Who - "You Better You Bet" , 5. Ph.D - "Little Susie's On Top" , 6. Cliff Richad - "We Don't Talk Anymore" , 7. The Pretenders "Brass in Pocket" , 8. Todd Rundgren - "Time Heals" , 9. REO Speedwagon "Take it on the Run" , 10. Styx - "Rockin' the Paradise" , 11. Robin Lane and the Chartbusters - "When Things Go Wrong" 12. Split Enz - "History Never Repeats" 13. 38 Special - "Hold on Loosely" 14. April Wine - "Just Between You and Me" 15. Rod Stewart - "Sailing" 16. Iron Maiden - "Iron Maiden" 17. REO Speedwagon - "Keep on Loving You" 18. Michael Johnson - "Bluer than Blue" 19. The Pretenders - "Message of Love" 20. Lee Ritenour - "Mr. Briefcase"

[@ChuckBrierton]

There is a video clip of Neil finding that out that is cool. (May have been a VH-1 interview with he and Pat).

[@NmDPlm31]

No guitar in Video Killed The Radio Star? Don’t tell that to Dave Birch who played the guitar on that song.

[@Habeev07]

Amazing stuff. Truly awesome to see love so strong. The Wilson sisters (HEART), Stevie Nicks, and Pat Benatar are my 3 (4 technically) fav female rockers!!! 34 y/o dude here stating this XD.

[@ItsMeJenBB]

I am a child of the 80s, and Pat Benatar was someone we all wanted to be. She was so tough and cool, and her voice is amazing. Check out Hit Me With your Best Shot, and if you want to hear a slower song, but that shows how beatiful her voice is, look up "We Belong".

[@theodoreritola9758]

She started in the 70s LIKE THIS SONG WAS 70s

[@theodoreritola9758]

@@3John16 Yes i know that And o ok

[@maxwellshammer5283]

Love “We Belong”.

[@GT-mq1dx]

That scene in Better Off Dead! 😁😎

[@richardcranium5048]

I'm 53 yrs old class of 86' when I was, maybe 13 or 14 I had a Pat Benatar poster on my bedroom door, in it little 5' Pat was more like 6' Pat.... I really loved that poster

[@efakter1]

“Hell is For Children” Pat Benatar sings this song every time she has a concert. It represents child abuse taking part in society. Pat Benatar advocates against it. Shes a complete rockstar in every way. ❤️❤️

[@no2freakshow]

She is one of those singers who feels every lyric. That makes you feel it, as well. Sad, cocky, angry, she's awesome.

[@1italianqueen]

Hell is For Children... got me through a very bad time in my life... special song to me

[@WastedTalent-]

The xtians gave her shit over that song. They said she was condoning child abuse, without actually reading the lyrics. Like so many songs during that time and the Satanic Panic.

[@heather9857]

@@1italianqueen Hugs

[@missrachelreads]

@@WastedTalent- wtf is an xtians?

[@davidphillips9726]

One of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded

[@robertwalker1803]

You are now ready for “ Promises in the Dark”....their best rocker to me.Pat is a 90 pound 5 octave rocker who is just full of talent.She ended up marrying the lead guitarist,Spyder.

[@rickfinnerty4492]

She married Neal Geraldo

[@METerrell]

@@rickfinnerty4492 Spyder is his nickname.

[@1italianqueen]

OHHH Great song!

[@rickfinnerty4492]

she married Neal Geraldo the lead guitarist , I believe Spyder is the drummer

[@tcbrowntx]

@@rickfinnerty4492 first, his name is Neil Giraldo, Spyder is his nickname.

[@jasonthayer1309]

The fact that she is STILL not in the Hall of Fame is a travesty!

[@ronaldhudsonjr4025]

Truth!

[@chrislira3574]

That’s nuts!!

[@racebiketuner]

Pathetic.

[@ronpotts6385]

The voters , including myself, went crazy this year voting to get The GoGos in the Rock & Roll Hall if Fame; I would be happy to do the same for Pat!

[@MrAllDay2u]

RIDICULOUS

[@westcoast1371]

She was a trained Opera singer before going to rock and roll, her long husband is the guitar player

[@kaijumax5475]

How long is he?

[@westcoast1371]

@@kaijumax5475 sorry meant longtime

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

It was her mother that was an opera singer. FYI

[@michaelterry3885]

Some husbands are longer than others...✌😁👍

[@garyvandecar2580]

Yup Neil Geraldo.

[@leehanson1416]

I remember when this song came out. The next day everybody had heard about Pat Benatar, and how amazing she is. Pat is a force of nature. She's also an awesome mom who put her band on hold for years while she took care of her kids, including being the librarian for her kid's school.

[@Handletakenlol]

I cannot picture Pat Benatar as a librarian LOL

[@johnathandavis3693]

@@Handletakenlol I CAN😍😍😍😍

[@tracysnow349]

"Fire and Ice" is probably my favorite by her. The song really will show her actually huge talent! This is too rockin' to hear her amazing voice. Too early. She wasn't quite ready. "Promises In The Dark" is amazing. Her best album!

[@dlcalbaugh]

I agree!

[@GRANLALO25]

The one and only Queen of rock!!!!

[@bryanCJC2105]

Pat Benatar trained as an opera singer before going into Rock & Roll "Fire and Ice", "Promises In The Dark", "Never Wanna Leave You", "I Need A Lover" Others have suggested "Hell Is For Children" and yes, that one is a must and a serious serious song that means a great deal to her

[@peterthompson8014]

She was a fashion icon in the 80s. Check out the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High there's a scene in there where they point out all the different "Benatar girls". It's hysterical

[@cheripetty1805]

"Stacie, there are several girls here at Ridgemont High who are cultivating the Pat Benatar look..."

[@leannewilson7184]

@Cheri Petty LOL… I remeber that line from soo long ago.

[@Falconer1128]

That was my first thought when she said Pat must be a fashion icon. There are many 80's shows where girls dress like Pat. She was a true trendsetter! If you see some Dua Lipa videos even today, Dua rocks the workout leotard with healed boots as Pat is in this video, in many of her videos.

[@leannewilson7184]

“She was trained as a mezzo-soprano - blessed with a four-octave range - and, after graduating from Lindenhurst, was accepted at the Juilliard School in New York City” There was Stevie Nicks.. and then there was PAT BENATAR!

[@the_bottle_imp]

My school days in the 70's and 80's were filled with such amazing music!!

[@dianafahmie5251]

SHE'S IN! Nick Giraldo too. FINALLY IN THE HALL OF FAME...INDUCTION NOV. 2022🎉

[@billc.5861]

Yeah she’s a magnificent singer, she has the pipes to do opera. The guitarist is her husband Neil Giraldo. Other fantastic vocalist. Linda Ronstand Cass Elliot. ( the lady in the audience watching Janis Joplin)

[@sarita423]

I think she trained to be an opera singer at Juilliard School. David Bryan of Bon Jovi is also a Juilliard-trained musician.

[@lisalotwin3154]

Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man. A total classic. Perfect for a female Friday.

[@sharonchaput9705]

Yes! Dusty Springfield is iconic. Also Bobby Gentry in Ode to Billie Joe has such a beautiful unique voice.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

One more thing: that guitarist is her husband. Has been for like 40+ years ❤️

[@robertcoates6800]

Neil Geraldo, way underrated guitarist.

[@laurakali6522]

They are touring this year.

[@MrRondonmon]

@@robertcoates6800 I think it's Giraldo, if I remember correctly, odd name.

[@user1936]

Promises in the Dark, Fire and Ice, Precious Time, Shadows of the Night, Hit Me with Your Best Shot are all great. One of the best female voices period.

[@cinematicuniversenews1295]

Fire and Ice,

[@teesiemom]

A tiny little redhead with a voice that''ll knock your head back! I have loved Pat Benatar since the first time hearing her sing "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", and I've been a fan ever since.

[@brianorzel1873]

This song reminds me of "Harden My Heart" by Quarterflash. Quarterflash is a candidate for Female Fridays, as the lead singer is the fabulous Rindy Ross.

[@theodoreritola9758]

There from PORTLAND OREGON Right up the Road from me ,,

[@alphawave5603]

Saw them live at a taping of the show Solid Gold in the 80’s - first time we heard of them and they were great. Excellent Sax player!

[@MrTRFord]

Love find another fool

[@katfran492]

OMG I love this woman ❤️❤️❤️ 5 foot nothing with pipes that make angels weep. Her classical training really comes across when she shows off the power and range of her voice. You really need to listen to promises in the dark, you better run, fire and ice, & Hell is for children.

[@PlateOshrimp499]

Promises in the Dark is the one song of hers that does it all: starts slow and just catches fire. Check it and you'll be happy you did.

[@AdamAmbrose2112]

I came here to say this. Perfect showcase for her incredible voice. A really nice, tight solo from her hubby, too.

[@EchoRider515]

Pat Benatar is a huge vocal powerhouse! She was trained in opera & has a *4* octave voice!! All THAT coming from her teeny lil self. Love her!!

[@cyrilmauras4247]

I LOVE PAT BENATAR!!!!!

[@blackkatt777]

She has a beautiful ballet called "We Belong". She looks so angelic in the video. Can you do a reaction to that one on a Female Friday?

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Many times I tried to tell you Many times I cried alone Always I'm surprised how well you cut my feelings to the bone...

[@trjbrew]

We belong is a beautiful song!

[@chuckcobb2392]

It is called a BALLAD not BALLET which is a artistic dance.

[@blackkatt777]

@@chuckcobb2392 auto correct did that. I just didn't catch that.

[@talon7132]

Fun fact about the We Belong video. That little girl in white in the video is the daughter of Pat Benetar and her husband Neil

[@lyriasfaves]

My favorite if hers is "Hell is for Children".

[@RicoBurghFan]

Second that! Great rocker, great message.

[@lisaray9944]

I agree for sure it is her best

[@snakecharm13]

My friend and I felt like such badasses singing that as kids. Lolol. Ooooo we are CURSING. LOLOL

[@toddstevens13]

As stated before, this is her biggest hit, HOWEVER Hell is For Children, is their signature song, they have played it in every concert but two in the decades they have been together, and was the first band to stand up against for Child Abuse in all its forms.

[@Huckfintress]

I saw her in 2001. She played at a private function when I was a pharmaceutical rep in Memphis Tennessee at the House of Blues for a doctors association meeting and she was amazing absolutely blown away by her. I was a senior in high school when she rose to fame so her music is very important to me. Thanks so much for reviewing her.

[@jayjeffrey1724]

The guitarist is her husband. Great songwriting team.

[@LA-fz5qw]

Love pet Benatar she is fantastic you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing a hit song from her in the late 70s through the 80s it is disgusting to me that a few years ago was the first time she was on the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame ballot she’s been eligible for years and she didn’t get in and I’m still mad

[@tragicdeyz2641]

You're SO right! Especially considering this years inductees include those 2 famous "rockers" Jay Z and LL Cool Jay.......

[@pthor6265]

but, GreenDay is in... the R&RHoF is a joke.

[@pennioltheten6018]

I think the 70's 80's and 90's were just awesome for music. I am so glad I grew up in that time.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Linda Ronstadt, start with Tumbling Dice. - Linda Maria Ronstadt is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, and Latin. She has earned 10 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award.

[@tim10243]

Mazy Star - good choice. But please take the live recording: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWXQZp2Hrpp0aLc

[@gingerhuff5667]

Please do The Runaways, Cherry Bomb. Joan Jett is in the Runaways who were the first all female rock band.✌💜🎶

[@movingforward6099]

Yep, also Lita Ford

[@angelabordack]

@@movingforward6099 Certainly Lita!!!! 🔥

[@bamagold7870]

Cheri Oteri was lead singer.

[@sukie584]

@@bamagold7870 Cheri Currie. Cheri Oteri is a comedian

[@sukie584]

@@Roh_Echt indeed..

[@karendeloof8306]

Twofer, pat Benatar and Martina McBride on Crossroads, "Independence Day " the song was Martina 's hit but Pat owns it. Even Martina was all smiles.

[@vincentp149]

I just watched this on your suggestion. Gave me chills. Thank you!

[@davidparnell5704]

As others have mentioned, she is a classicly trained opera singer with a 4+ octave range. Amazing voice!

[@callen8908]

Virtuosity. Her performances are electric

[@lesliebolick2407]

Lita Ford is another solid rock choice. Another former member of The Runaways. "Kiss Me Deadly" and her collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne "Close My Eyes Forever" are good.

[@brettatwood2797]

Greatest female guitar player ever as well, Kiss Me Deadly is the perfect choice if you want to rock out.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

“Hell is for children” will tear your heart out, it’s about what you think it’s about; child abuse 😢🤬

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Love Is a Battlefield, c’mon

[@Spazzmatazzz]

@@r.d.sandman6474 They already reacted to that song.

[@cherylwaite3255]

If you like raspy woman voices please try Bonnie Tyler it's a heartache its from 1978 Kim Carnes she's got Betty Davis eyes is another

[@cindyturner8756]

Saw her in Concert back in the 80's. She is one of my favorite female singers ❤️

[@kmiller3136]

You commented on her look. There’s a very funny take on that in the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High where it’s mentioned how many girls at school model themselves after Pat Benatar. Cue four or five girls with short hair and heavy eyeliner.

[@allenrobison8103]

Yes! It's been said a hundred times already, but "Hell Is For Children" is a banger! Rockin' tune in it's own right, then add the message of the lyrics and it hits hard. You'll love it.

[@had64198]

Patty Smith "Because the night" Carly Simon "you're so vain" Bonnie Raitt "angel from montgomery" Female Friday suggestions

[@lindaclegg3489]

Yes, yes and YAS!!

[@sharonpate5481]

@@lindaclegg3489 especially Bonnie Raitt!!♥️🔥☮️

[@emanonfox1709]

Please Chrissie Hynde/ The Pretenders! 2000 Miles, I'll Stand by You, Brass in Pocket, ANYTHING it's all good

[@beowulf1005]

"Middle of the Road" is my favorite.

[@jasonthayer1309]

Middle of the Road is a BANGER!!!!!

[@snakecharm13]

Yes I just suggested this too. Love her

[@annettegreen6689]

Yes! 2000 miles! 💖💖

[@StevenTyree-sl2nx]

Mystery Achievement. A speeding ticket, every damn time

[@yambo59]

Pat killed it back in the day my favorite rock chick and was called the queen of rock. Im 61 and got to see many of the greats but I never could get to see Pat Benetar and I sure regret it.

[@mimimike8335]

Hit Me With Your Best Shot. That's a good sound too! She left opera to pursue rock which I read her parents didn't like. So that's why her singing is great! 👍🏻🤗

[@gsparkman]

Saw her in concert during this era. So good. Bought all her albums. Great singer. Great band.

[@deserthethen]

Saw her in 2018 and 19 and she's stll got it

[@margiegarcia9553]

Same!🙌

[@itsmedino]

"I believe there comes a time when everything just falls in line, we live and learn from our mistakes, the deepest cuts are healed by fate." Please, please, please do "ALL FIRED UP"

[@Ilikeryche]

Love that one.

[@cissyiniguez]

Hell yeah! People always forget about that one.

[@Dave-in-TN]

Yes! One of my favorites!

[@tamifaulkner4103]

Love that one!

[@Cynthorrpg1]

Best song by Pat for me is "Hit Me With Your best Shot"

[@Ilikeryche]

Oddly, that's the one song she has that I can't stand. Everybody loves it but me.

[@knightyyz]

My all time favorite female rocker. Tiny little thing with the HUGE voice.

[@bryans5424]

My dad introduced me to her music in the early 80s. We'd listen to her cassettes on long road trips. I surprised my dad 20 years ago and took him to see Pat live at a small venue in NH, Hampton Casino Ballroom. Pat was literally 10 ft in front of us on a small stage and her husband Neil roamed around in the audience with his guitar. She did an a capello version of True Love that was phenomenal. It was an amazing and intimate show. My dad talked about it for weeks. Drove my mom nuts.

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Pat Benatar, one of the great trailblazers for women in music. No offense meant to Whitney Houston fans, but it was a stone-cold CRIME that she was bumped from induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year with an out of nowhere, last-minute insertion of Whitney into the Hall. A CRIME! Because without Pat Benatar, Whitney would *not* have had her career. Benatar opened doors that later female musicians walked through to their own success.

[@briand8470]

Couldn't agree more. She should have been in on the first try. She is ROCK. Whitney, not so much.

[@vivianbrody510]

Sure, but she lacked a very necessary component-- she was white.

[@helpendguardianabuse8878]

Whitney Houston was not ROCK, too many non rockers in the Hall of Fame

[@DashcamRiprock]

Never mind Whitney: The RRHOF actually nominated Dionne Warwick for induction. If there's an Easy Listening Hall Of Fame, no problem, but...

[@joelliebler5690]

Pat reps rock the right way and should be in The Hall of Fame along with Jethro Tull who is still not in incredibly so!

[@ronwest7930]

She kicks butt and deserves all the awards and accolades she has received.

[@beowulf1005]

Pat Benetar & Neil Giraldo make amazing music together.

[@temims]

Pure voice...Pure talent...."Trained Professional"....

[@aks4204]

Pat is the Bomb!!!!!! My all time favorite. Her voice is untouchable. No one can sing like Pat. Her first 3 albums are by far the best. They Rock!!!!!!!!

[@robertg7396]

Pat Benetar "Hell is for children" is a mandatory reaction!! I have spoken! 😄

[@BillGraper]

YES!!!

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

You want female vocals more over the top than that, check out Halestorm. Vocalist and guitar player is Lzzy Hale. They do everything from hard rock to ballads. Its not you, Familiar taste Of poison, i miss the misery, I get off, Do not disturb, and they won a Grammy for Love Bites

[@RandomFandomDragon]

This!

[@danheisey9052]

Halestorm started out right down the road from me. I’ve been following their rise since the beginning. Lzzy Hale has that classic female rock voice you just don’t hear anymore.

[@philpennington826]

THIS! I'm a fan of older rock, and Halestorm is one of the only rock bands from the post-2000 era that i'll actually listen to. Please check out some Halestorm!

[@msryllo]

Pat Benatar's Husband graduated from my High School and his parents lived in our town. Neil and Pat would visit and be seen just hanging around. It was cool as people respected them and let them just live thier lives. They were both very nice and maybe because of not being bothered would say hello.

[@royboy56100]

I saw her in concert around 81 (?) and she wore a green Peter Pan outfit and was awesome that night. She was top notch.

[@darren6202]

Pat Benatar has remained my all time favourite female artist since I first bought "Best Shots" on CD (and cassette) way back in 1987 - She rocks literally!!!!!

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

This is who me and all the other little girls in my neighborhood use to choreograph dances to 😆.. Like a bunch of 10 to 13 year olds dancing like nobody was watching..but they were 😁😏

[@yorumsfield556]

I'm still doing it 😉

[@garykephart]

For Female Friday, try "Brass in Pocket" by the Pretenders, whose lead singer was Chrissie Hynde. More of mellow rock, but still good.

[@sheri_bear]

Middle of the Road is a great song of theirs as well.

[@dunringill1747]

Pretenders "The Wait" would be a good song choice if they wanted a bit harder rock.

[@PCallahanPhilly]

She’s all of 5’1” tall. Talk about power in a small package.

[@janicelucas8561]

Pat Benatar is one of a kind!! Great voice, good outfits & rocks out!! Glad u did reaction!!! Thanks.

[@mikecoughlin4128]

The kicker on her voice is she said in an interview she never warms up. She just comes out and sings. She recognized how rare it is that someone can do that.

[@PrittyPeas]

Joan Jett’s “Reputation” is a definite must!!

[@amyh3319]

Lita Ford would be a logical next choice! "KISS ME DEADLY" You guys are awesome!

[@timorr2399]

Next friday...some suggestions. Allana Myles: Black Velvet. Blondie: One Way Or Another. Bonnie Tyler: Total Eclipse Of The Heart. Charlie Dore: Pilot Of The Airwaves. Carley Simon: You're So Vane. Chaka Chan: Tell Me Something Good. Edie Brickell: What I Am. Kim Carnes: Betty Davis Eyes. Linda Ronstadt: When Will I Be Loved. Lita Ford/Ozzy Ozbourne: Close My Eyes Forever. Mazzy Star: Fade Into You. Melanie: Brand New Key. Meranda Lambert: I Wanna Die. Norra Jones: Thinking About You. Patty Lovelace: You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive. Patty Smyth: The Warrior. Quarter flash: Harden My Heart. Sheryl Crow: All I Wanna Do. Tracey Bonham: Mother Mother.......sorry.....I got a little carried away....once i started listing these lady's, I just couldnt stop. Anyway, here's a couple to choose from...lol

[@melissapelcha7551]

Yes! Allana Myles' "Black Velvet"!! Her voice is hauntingly beautiful ❤️

[@chantaloblander9039]

How about Bonnie Raitt?

[@janpowell9957]

The Pretenders (Chrissy H), Brass in Pocket!

[@RussVerbofsky]

Allana Myles: Black Velvet!!!

[@markworkman6544]

yes sir, welcome to the '80's ........

[@mulatanyc865]

Pat Benatar was a unique and talented girl Rocker! Love love this song!

[@Kim-hc5si]

She’s 5 feet tall and 100 feet badass! 😍😍😍

[@evacovault2880]

Facts!

[@Renkk17]

Pat Benatar - Anxiety - Promises in the Dark - Shadows of the Night - Fire and Ice - You Better Run - We Belong

[@mulicharts]

Singers like Susy Quatro - "Rock Harold", 'Til Tuesday - "Voices Carry" , Linda Ronstadt - "How Do I Make You" ... come to mind.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Til Tuesday "Voices Carry" ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@southernwanderer7912]

She has such a great voice. It's outstanding in this song. I remember when she broke into the scene. Her transition from head voice (high) to chest voice (the lower) is a classic example of perfection.

[@brandothecatmeow]

I am so glad you are discovering one of the greatest voices in rock. She has no match as far as I'm concerned. She now opens the door for so many contemporary singers, and they owe her a hell of a debt. I grew up listening to Pat Benatar and many others of her generation back then. I was a teenager during the 80s, so I'm thankful I could experience all of this growing up. I'm so glad you are discovering what actual singing is and what true rock and roll is keep it up. Promises in the dark is another one of my all-time favorites of hers. I think it shows her vocal range probably the best.

[@DragonLandlord]

"All Fired Up" and "Fire and Ice" are two of her hardest!

[@morningcoffeebreak7367]

Top females of the 70's Carly Simon Carole King Linda Ronstadt Olivia Newton John Donna Summer Diana Ross Barbara Streisand Take your pick...you can't go wrong with any of these.

[@michaelasay6140]

Ah u missed Karen Carpenter....dingy

[@morningcoffeebreak7367]

@@michaelasay6140 They've reacted to Karen already. LOL

[@rebekahvillon4245]

"All Fired Up" is my favorite of hers, but she has so many great songs.

[@willwozniak2826]

This is my #1 all time favorite song from the Legend Pat Benatar. Ohhhh Yurrrrr!!!!

[@chucksmith6034]

A little girl with a huge voice!!

[@kcw]

Something I love about videos and music from back then is it is genuine and real and not auto-tuned. When you saw them live they sound just like the studio versions. They actually have vocal skills unlike many artists these days.

[@lolamccord4517]

Thanks so much for covering this song, guys! It's probably my favorite PB song. Others who commented previously that "Love is a Battlefield" is not really typical of Pat's overall style are correct. What you heard here is more akin to the majority of her work. Sidenote: Those harmonies are all her. She performed in musical theatre and trained in opera for years before making a sharp turn to rock. Sidenote 2: That lead guitarist (in the royal blue shirt) is her husband, Neil Giraldo. They've been married for close to 40 years.

[@lindamori391]

And her voice is still as strong and crisp today…..why she is not in the hall of fame is beyond me

[@jamesfoster2238]

I'll never forget seeing her in concert... this kind of homely little girl came out... and then she opened her mouth and she was a beautiful tall woman all of a sudden. Really special concert!!

[@michaelengel3265]

this is by far one of her greatest if not the best one she has done in my opinion....

[@sandragray4598]

She was one of my favorite rockers in the 80s. She does a cover on one of her albums of Kate Bush’s song called Wuthering Heights and it really shows off her beautiful voice. It’s not really a rock song I don’t think but it’s still a beautiful song and I guarantee you’ll love her voice in it.

[@pete3397]

You need to do Missing Persons with Dale Bozzio. You'll see where Lady Gaga got her fashion ideas from. Try "Walking in LA" or "Destination Unknown."

[@TheOGJLaw]

she's classically trained - you can hear how operatic her voice is -- amazing.

[@jeffkuipers1030]

driving to high school in the mid 80's listening to this song is a wake up song for sure.

[@milliec42]

I have been a Pat Fan forever!! Run between the raindrops is one of my favorites! I have so many😉 One Love is another beautiful song❤