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  • @andyandalex
    @andyandalex  3 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    After White Wedding we HAD to swing back quick to hit some more Billy Idol! Loving it, what’s next from him?! 🔥

    • @Shadowrider1872
      @Shadowrider1872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      His version of L.A. Woman is pretty good. Hit Flesh for Fantasy

    • @mrgmusicclass
      @mrgmusicclass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Dancing With Myself

    • @briantaulbee5744
      @briantaulbee5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Cradle of Love, but you sort of have to watch the music video to it (it's absolutely iconic).

    • @Rawwwbitxh
      @Rawwwbitxh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dead end Justice by the runaways at next plssss...
      Its a 7 min song. ....

    • @MrBuddybones
      @MrBuddybones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Eyes Without A Face, Hot In The City, and Cradle Of Love. Saw Billy live in 1983. Awesome. This song rocked live.

  • @jjmalaprop9968
    @jjmalaprop9968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Anyone else reflexively throwing punches in the air when they hear this?

    • @SC-gp7kt
      @SC-gp7kt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂🤣😂

    • @tas22222
      @tas22222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha

    • @reesaserik3759
      @reesaserik3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You mean people do not? What is wrong with them?

    • @Fenimore.Cassidy
      @Fenimore.Cassidy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I sure as hell do and so do my neighbors.

    • @Kim-dm4yb
      @Kim-dm4yb หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always! Lol They really need to watch the music video and how he gets the crowd going!

  • @starman6092
    @starman6092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    "Eyes Without A Face" should be next. Did you know that Billy Idol played himself in the movie The Wedding Singer?

    • @kellsinpdx
      @kellsinpdx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That would be a great song to do!

    • @unndunn1
      @unndunn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He was great in that

    • @ajogg
      @ajogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He acted in the Doors movie that they're going to watch as well (not playing himself of course).

    • @DocAdamPhD
      @DocAdamPhD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Co-signed.

    • @johnyelenosky4242
      @johnyelenosky4242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great song! Eyes should be the next one. Maybe some INXS too? Have they done any yet?

  • @becomer1
    @becomer1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The "laser" sound during the guitar solo was actually achieved by Steve Stevens the guitarist pulling the trigger on a toy laser gun placed over the guitar's pick-up. A technique he still uses today.

    • @savage_skirt5386
      @savage_skirt5386 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Whammy

    • @Panicagq2
      @Panicagq2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope, ​@@savage_skirt5386- I thought so too but Steve Stevens showed how it works in an interview.

    • @jimfletcher789
      @jimfletcher789 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@savage_skirt5386He has said many times that it was a toy laser gun

    • @user-ys8gs5tw5e
      @user-ys8gs5tw5e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love how you explain " Technique" Steve was the one of the last whammy bar technicians that actually understood how to use it❤❤😅

  • @jeremyyarbrough4714
    @jeremyyarbrough4714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This is one of those songs that’ll get ya a speedin ticket

    • @kissmyasses.
      @kissmyasses. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hah true

  • @johncook2765
    @johncook2765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Steve Stevens, Billy's guitar player is one of the most underrated players.

    • @chrislegner4816
      @chrislegner4816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Stevens was the secret sauce that made this stuff great.

    • @TheSoloAsylum
      @TheSoloAsylum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He's not under rated, he's a fucking legend.

    • @danieljodrey8863
      @danieljodrey8863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The combination of the words "most underrated/overrated" is one of the most overrated comments made on TH-cam, tempted as I am to give you a pass on this one. He rocks!

    • @NondescriptMammal
      @NondescriptMammal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He certainly knows how to coax some gnarly sounds out of his instrument, I think that much can safely be said

    • @WhizzingFish12
      @WhizzingFish12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He reminds me of Neil Geraldo, another underrated guitarist of the "synth era."

  • @jeffschielka7845
    @jeffschielka7845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    She cried MORE, MORE, MORE. One of Billy's best!

  • @RichardDicksondlyrch68
    @RichardDicksondlyrch68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    The Idol snarl is one of the quintessential sounds of the '80s.

  • @jeffstevens4262
    @jeffstevens4262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That's ridiculous. 38 years later and this track still gives me the chills. God bless Billy and apparently, he's still doing it!

  • @brostrummer4690
    @brostrummer4690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    That wasn't a laser effect... it was the sonic genius Steve Stevens finding a yet to be found new guitar sound manipulation.

    • @michaelconnors8525
      @michaelconnors8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I believe he was a pioneer in using synth guitar technology. Robert Fripp and Andy Summers also were into this. The "keyboard" sounds you hear were actually played on synth guitar.

    • @biskygiver
      @biskygiver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounded more like a machine gun to me.

    • @justinpalmer6098
      @justinpalmer6098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@michaelconnors8525 Billy Idol always carried a keyboardist in his band

    • @RickySpanish2112
      @RickySpanish2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You can actually find videos of how he does it. It’s a toy laser gun he modifies into his rig. He actually was selling them at one point not sure if he still is. Steve Stevens is so underrated.

    • @FreeMTrider
      @FreeMTrider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@biskygiver that’s Stevens bombing the whammy bar ala EVH but with his own style. Well that the laser part, but he does it in other parts of the song

  • @barryshapiro3349
    @barryshapiro3349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Billy named the song after Keith Richards’ bourbon of choice “Rebel Yell”. Oh, guitarist Steve Stevens is a bad bad man.

    • @capalottyb2886
      @capalottyb2886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wdym by “bad bad man” Barry ?

    • @barryshapiro3349
      @barryshapiro3349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@capalottyb2886 Great, fierce guitar player.

    • @chopperdeath
      @chopperdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@capalottyb2886 He means a bad, bad man!

    • @barryshapiro3349
      @barryshapiro3349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@57mab No. He said in an interview it was after the bourbon.

  • @paulsiebeneicher4536
    @paulsiebeneicher4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    "Eyes Without a Face" -- it's a ballad but has a really great rock breakdown in it. Great tune, and probably my favorite by Billy Idol.

    • @wolflarson71
      @wolflarson71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good call.

    • @kennet7837
      @kennet7837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And a great bassline!

    • @tristramcoffin926
      @tristramcoffin926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good one. One of his best songs is actually far after his popularity waned. New Future Weapon will surprise you if you haven't heard it, yet.

    • @paulsiebeneicher4536
      @paulsiebeneicher4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tristramcoffin926 I haven't heard it but that's good to know, maybe I'll check it out. Reminds me how Duran Duran cranked out some great music after their popularity (in the USA at least) dropped off.

    • @paulsiebeneicher4536
      @paulsiebeneicher4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tristramcoffin926 I listened to NFW. Might have heard it before, am not sure. Not a bad song. It has a lot of trademark Billy Idol feel but is a bit different than his prior hits in tone perhaps. I'm tempted to say that he might have tried too hard in his earlier days to stick to rebellious and snarky persona, and that maybe that's part of why he passed on Dont You Forget About Me, which Jim Kerr and Simple Minds did brilliantly but which Billy could also have likely done brilliantly.

  • @mattiefee
    @mattiefee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Billy is a great hook writer and under rated vocalists.

    • @MrDevtun
      @MrDevtun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don' t forget Steve Stevens. He & Billy co-wrote this song, and every track on 'Rebel Yell' album except one.

    • @vanyadolly
      @vanyadolly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So underrated! Some have more range or whatever, but his voice is addictive.

  • @realmusic962
    @realmusic962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Played this in a band in the 80's and the crowd would go freakin' NUTS!

  • @pgl7950
    @pgl7950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Alex: “Sounds kinda like The Doors”. Check out Billy’s version of L.A. Woman that was released with the Doors movie.

    • @chrisnewburg4839
      @chrisnewburg4839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Omg YES! Love that version!

    • @peteb2304
      @peteb2304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Had never noticed how much Billy sounds like Jim Morrison. Really nails the inflections here and there. Always enjoyed singing along with these guys because my bass voice can do a falsetto baritone.

    • @ajogg
      @ajogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, plus Billy was in the movie as well.

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While your at it.,check Ian Asturbury of " The Cult) on tour with the Doors, also doing L.A Woman.

    • @Billis75
      @Billis75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jgsrhythm100 I saw them (Ian + Robbie and Ray from The Doors) in Vegas a long time ago, and it was completely amazing. I already loved The Cult, but Ian was something else during those shows. I did get to meet Ray Manzerek backstage, he was totally on 'herbal supplements' :)

  • @kerrief3414
    @kerrief3414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He's such a great visual performer watching the video is also a must.

  • @thefuge5
    @thefuge5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Andy hit the nail on the head - this is a timeless piece of the '80's. If you're going to define '80s music, this has to be included in the description.

  • @cheripetty1805
    @cheripetty1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Next BILLY?
    DANCING WITH MYSELF!

    • @curtisbuchanan285
      @curtisbuchanan285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Next up--Dancing with myself. Has to be.

    • @bethshadid2087
      @bethshadid2087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My introduction thru MTV to Billy 💗

    • @aleksanderfinstad5785
      @aleksanderfinstad5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope so!!!! 😎🤘
      This a real kick-ass song!!!

  • @mmartin156
    @mmartin156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Billy Idol was a highly underrated talent of the new wave era. He had, arguably, the best voice of the 80s. This song really brought to the fore the subtlety and the growl of his vocal talents. He could write some pretty damn good lyrics, too.

  • @singing894
    @singing894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    That "Laser" is not a synth, sound-effect, or guitar pedal. It's played on the guitar. Michael Jackson hired Steve Steven's to replicate it on his song Dirty Diana.

    • @dantonliam
      @dantonliam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep....

    • @jlsage4059
      @jlsage4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep

    • @jimmackey6110
      @jimmackey6110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @Yikes5824
      @Yikes5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It’s the spring reverb built into the bottom of the guitar amp - - in the pre-digital FX days, a physical spring that ‘echos’ the sound being put into it. But if you kick the amp (or accidentally knock the amp over as I often did), the spring goes crazy and makes that ‘laser sound’. For those of us who remember it, it didn’t make us think of lasers, it made us think "Steve Stevens will STOP AT NOTHING!".

    • @justinpalmer6098
      @justinpalmer6098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He does it with an actual toy laser gun next to the pickups on the guitar

  • @markmaioli4
    @markmaioli4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    That was not a laser sound effect, that was Steve Stevens' Ray-Gun sound produced by him and his guitar!

  • @djm4457
    @djm4457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You should see Billy Idol live. With his wattage and charisma, the songs take on a whole new level of intensity.

  • @Geoskan
    @Geoskan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    "Eyes Without a Face" and "Flesh For Fantasy" are two of his best songs.

    • @redarmysoja
      @redarmysoja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Both will give good representations of Billy's very under-rated voice.

    • @aliwantizu
      @aliwantizu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redarmysoja More Truth

    • @aliwantizu
      @aliwantizu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truth

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was HUGE back in the '80's! You had to love him.

  • @topgazza
    @topgazza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A song and vocal that leaves you almost speechless. Simply beyond grading

  • @kitoyobeni1
    @kitoyobeni1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    That laser sound during the guitar solo is the guitarist using a toy near his guitar pickup.

    • @sevensolaris
      @sevensolaris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep, Steve Stevens used a Japanese toy ray gun to get that sound.

    • @patriciamorgan6545
      @patriciamorgan6545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Didn't know that. Very cool!

    • @72stinger
      @72stinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, a toy laser gun against the guitar pickup the same way Eddie Van Halen used a drill again the pickup for the opening of Poundcake.

  • @russellgentile4719
    @russellgentile4719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Billy Idol in the 80's was magic.
    One of my favorites.
    This album is a top 10 for me.

  • @soniasurija8880
    @soniasurija8880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good reaction, I was lucky seeing Billy Idol in the 80’s, absolutely brilliant on stage, great memories

  • @SDisonYT
    @SDisonYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    His remake of Mony Mony is one of the few remakes that I like even better than the original.

    • @SC-gp7kt
      @SC-gp7kt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, I agree 100%

    • @hellsbells8689
      @hellsbells8689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely fabulous. If the guys would watch the video at the same time it would be even better too.

    • @reesaserik3759
      @reesaserik3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought his cover of L.A. Woman was fantastic. He made it lively. All credit to the Doors, but I never liked L.A.Woman from them. To slow for my taste. Billy kicked it into high gear, as probably only Billy can do. Yes I am prejudiced, I am a huge Idol fan spanning 40 years now!

    • @moneymusicmindset
      @moneymusicmindset 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      La woman by idol was better than the original. As was Don’t You Forget about me - better than the original as well.

    • @TheLadymiss22
      @TheLadymiss22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@moneymusicmindset He passed on it till after Simple Minds recorded it, then made it his own. Think a rare incident for him. (Glad he did do it)

  • @leslierosenstrauch5182
    @leslierosenstrauch5182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    About freaking time , all 80's music doesn't suck....sincerely a boomer❤

    • @WOranos
      @WOranos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Even when 80s tunes do suck, they're still far more original than the majority of music released in the last 30 years.

    • @danithompson1693
      @danithompson1693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This boomer agrees. The 80's were the decade when a lot of stuff sounded like just more of the same and it became boring. But you could still find some really great stuff. The 80's were the sunset decade. I personally don't listen to much 90's or beyond. I tried. I had teenagers in the 90's and I tried. Just doesn't stick.

    • @leslierosenstrauch5182
      @leslierosenstrauch5182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danithompson1693 ,I'm a boomer ...mom of 5 1 gen x and 4 millennial's so I can listen to everything from Motown to rap . I stopped listening about 2015, when MTV became a reality station and my husband hogged the radio and only listens to Sinatra and Dean Martin, lol

    • @danithompson1693
      @danithompson1693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@leslierosenstrauch5182 I certainly agree that when VH1 stopped doing a weekly top 20 music video countdown, I didn't listen to any new music. About 2010? My own two millennials listened to mostly 60's to 80's. My son's favorite group? The Beatles. My daughter's? The Black funk and singer-songwriters of the 70's. Sure they listened to current to them things, but they were more drawn to older stuff.

    • @cesarnarro6013
      @cesarnarro6013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danithompson1693 In the early 2000's I started listening to Americana almost exclusively. I'll listen to new rockabilly band's occasionally (tons of them) also some of the new space rock band's and the Black Keys type of band's. There is newer music I can listen to but I've yet to find anything that really grabs me like so many band's did in the late 60's early 70's. Age probably has something to do with it because I've heard a few songs from a fairly new rock band called Rival Son's and their pretty good much better imo than that Gretta band but I think if I was young I'd probably be into them but to me they're just retro

  • @bobkelly6494
    @bobkelly6494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You really need to see the live video of this even better, eyes without a face good rock ballad from Billy

  • @oldskool4612
    @oldskool4612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Billy is a rocker. He released this song when I was 23. He's still jamming his butt off at 65 yrs old. His guitarist Steve Steven's is his secret weapon. Dude is legit. REQUEST PLEASE:
    Tommy Bolin-Post Toastee

    • @KatE-sj6vz
      @KatE-sj6vz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! What old Skool said! Post Toastee! Straight up banger

    • @garyschill7923
      @garyschill7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Old Skool - A&A did Bolin's "Post Toastie" on a live stream 2-3 months ago and loved it. You should go looking for it.

    • @oldskool4612
      @oldskool4612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garyschill7923 thanks Gary, sure wish they'd do it straight up. Their subs would love it. I'll look for it.

    • @yourangelinfleshorsackclot1523
      @yourangelinfleshorsackclot1523 ปีที่แล้ว

      this song was on a 45 record in the 70s ...

  • @scottingram7634
    @scottingram7634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Billy Idol undoubtedly has the best sneer in rock.

  • @jcorder8202
    @jcorder8202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing song. Billy was so cool back in the day, cruising in his own lane.❣️🎶🎼

  • @msmbrady6513
    @msmbrady6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Even Billy Idol gets it" Wedding Singer!

  • @kcronin7211
    @kcronin7211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    as with most 80s rockers, this is improved dramatically by listening to an entire stadium of people roaring "more! more! more!" Very bread and circuses.

  • @floorticket
    @floorticket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "Eyes Without a Face" ... love that guitar solo.

  • @Anorak1795
    @Anorak1795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Billy idol is a legendary artist in my opinion… glad you guys are keeping epic music alive! Love the content, keep em coming!

  • @steve_m2473
    @steve_m2473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Eyes Without a Face would be a great change of pace to do next from Billy Idol. Then back to some others like Dancing With Myself and Cradle of Love.

    • @reesaserik3759
      @reesaserik3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like Shock to the System. Talk about speeding in the car because of the song playing! I got to put the cruise control on for that one.

  • @liverush24
    @liverush24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was top-level '80s party music.

  • @feemcl62
    @feemcl62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was 20 turning 21 in 83. Loved Billy Idol. My best mate, Harri, would put this cassette on in his car whenever we went anywhere. Sad.y he passed away last year. Forever missed😢Can’t hear BI without thinking of him.

  • @ricobonifacio1095
    @ricobonifacio1095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the songs that pushed Billy Idol into super stardom. A true kick ass track.

  • @jlsage4059
    @jlsage4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    More Alex liking 80s music he says he doesn’t like.

    • @frankmarsh1159
      @frankmarsh1159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex tends to like music that's in the pocket. This song grooves.

    • @bencurti7693
      @bencurti7693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love a lot of the 80's music...
      Thomas Dolby, Howard Jones...some great keyboard, synth players...a lot of fun music, IMO.

    • @davidbooth7778
      @davidbooth7778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya, wonder if they will ever do some FIXX. Alot of great 80's tunes if you hunt thru the crap.

    • @lisasmithline1386
      @lisasmithline1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidbooth7778 , I saw The Fixx in the 80s when they either opened for The Police or Rush; I'll have to go back and check, but they were a decent band back then. I thought most music from that decade was crap.

    • @scottferrell2806
      @scottferrell2806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I kinda have to disagree with a couple of you guys. I grew up in the 80’s and wasn’t a big fan of the synth-pop sound. Howard Jones and Thomas Dolby each had their one big hit but then what?

  • @catbutte4770
    @catbutte4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    PHUC YEAH! Billy Idol's, "Rebel Yell"! Definitely an A++ 😻

  • @ericsmith6615
    @ericsmith6615 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wife here..Will always blast this Awesome 80's Banger!!

  • @michaellynch5254
    @michaellynch5254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Oh hell yes! I had to stop when I was watching to come watch this immediately.

    • @JenaOhJena
      @JenaOhJena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too lol!!

    • @sundayze
      @sundayze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto

  • @rickpaul4216
    @rickpaul4216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I friggin' love this song, especially the break.

  • @todvball
    @todvball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Solid A+ . And if you'd see the "Billy Idol sneer"....and guitarist's hair...that might push it to an 'S' . A stereo gem!!

  • @MrDeadstu
    @MrDeadstu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Hot In The City" is another side of Billy

  • @rhondaorberson9664
    @rhondaorberson9664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always get so excited when that Andy & Alex notification hits! It's pure joy watching someone not only discover, but appreciate, the music of my early teens 💜

  • @crimmo54
    @crimmo54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That bit where Alex looked puzzled for a second, was guitar.

  • @yogarose255
    @yogarose255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Billy’s now a grandpa to Poppy Rebel. Time chugs on.

    • @DreamsSketcher
      @DreamsSketcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is one VERY COOL grandpa!!!

  • @debilarge
    @debilarge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw him live that year in a small venue…it was great!!!! Lots of boys there. 😉

  • @duncanwright6106
    @duncanwright6106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great song very underrated guitarist Steve Stevens

  • @cabansinleaf8867
    @cabansinleaf8867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Billy Idol has earned his stripes the hard way and has been in the game much longer than most think.
    His discography is deep and full of bangers, he has always had top notch people playing with him
    If Iggy were British ;)

    • @garyschill7923
      @garyschill7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If Iggy were British I think he still would have written "Trouble with the Sweet Stuff". Just that Iggy's wasn't sweet from Peru like Idol's.

  • @NondescriptMammal
    @NondescriptMammal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the intensity and chaos of Steve Stevens little solo in the middle... and his crunchy percussive rhythm guitar pretty much carries the song

  • @lindas2606
    @lindas2606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Idol’s lead guitarist is Steve Stevens. He has a few TH-cam videos teaching how to play some of these songs.
    More interestingly, he won a Grammy for his instrumentation on the theme to the movie “Top Gun”

  • @johnhughes3214
    @johnhughes3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Try "the Stroke" from the other early 80s Billy ... Billy Squire. You'll love it.

    • @mirisreacts1742
      @mirisreacts1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/FCtAQbRjz_E/w-d-xo.html

    • @allisonreed7682
      @allisonreed7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Believe it or not, they reacted to “The Stroke” already. I believe it was for a Music Share Monday. Alex had heard it before, and shared it with Andy. I’d love for them to react to more from Billy Squier!

    • @johnhughes3214
      @johnhughes3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allisonreed7682 Oh, thanks for the info. Also, thanks for correcting my spelling error with Billy's last name.

    • @johnhughes3214
      @johnhughes3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mirisreacts1742 Thanks for the link. I noticed that A & A also spelled his last name incorrectly.

    • @lisasmithline1386
      @lisasmithline1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought that 'In The Dark ' was his best song.

  • @susanklasinski1805
    @susanklasinski1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Idol's first two albums were produced by percussionist and songwriter Keith Forsey. Forsey co-wrote "Don't You (Forget About Me)" for the movie the Breakfast Club, recorded by Simple Minds.

    • @paulsiebeneicher4536
      @paulsiebeneicher4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, you heard that the song was pitched to Billy Idol first, and he said No? Then it was pitched to a second person, who also said No. Simple Minds was the third choice. When Billy heard the Simple Minds version, I heard he said that he had made a mistake in passing on the song.

    • @Shadowrider1872
      @Shadowrider1872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🥰

    • @susanklasinski1805
      @susanklasinski1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@paulsiebeneicher4536 Exactly what happened, and the second person was Bryan Ferry.

    • @allisonreed7682
      @allisonreed7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@susanklasinski1805 The Simple Minds version is one of my favorite songs from the entire ‘80s, but I sure would love to hear a Billy Idol or Bryan Ferry version of that song!

    • @jtok3459
      @jtok3459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulsiebeneicher4536 It's funny that Billy ended up recording a cover of it.

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He used an actual toy laser gun to make that sound. They talked about it on Howard Stern.

  • @bobbybobbatunday9959
    @bobbybobbatunday9959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The looks on both of your faces at the lasers are a perfect representation of your different personalities. That should be a meme for your channel.

  • @flyinhawyin
    @flyinhawyin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cool how Billy Idol named the song after partying with The Rolling Stones, might have been Keith Richards drinking a bottle of Rebel Yell whisky, Billy asked what he was drinking, this was mentioned in the super cool Billy Idol VH1 live episode of Storytellers.

  • @lisamorrison2149
    @lisamorrison2149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    GREAT REACTION A&A! Billy Idol had a lot of hits from the 80"s and early 90's. Also, he played the role of Jim's party buddy "Cat" in the film The Doors. Check out other songs, and MTV hits such as "Mony Mony", "Cradle Of Love" and "Eyes Without A Face" and "Dancin' With Myself." Cheers!

  • @karenhultgren7810
    @karenhultgren7810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Billy Idol music! Loved him since 1983 and still listen to him. He’s one of the greats and still performs.

  • @jamescolley6983
    @jamescolley6983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve Stevens actually made the laser noise with his guitar, effects and a sick whammy. I used to have a guitar magazine that explained how he did it. AND I know he did it with his guitar because I saw him do it at the very first concert I ever attended, which was the Billy Idol Rebel Yell tour!

  • @freddymo3339
    @freddymo3339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Eyes Without A Face (LIVE) with Slash on lead guitar , is a great choice!!

  • @crimmo54
    @crimmo54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Billy Idol does a good version of LA Woman, speaking of The Doors.

  • @bb21again.67
    @bb21again.67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys should have watched the video because it's so full of energy above and beyond just the song.

  • @markdevlin8471
    @markdevlin8471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beers, whiskey and this tune belting out from the speakers.... a perfect night...😎🍺🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃

  • @xiamengbaby
    @xiamengbaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "World's Forgotten Boy" is rocking and "To Be a Lover" is smooth.

  • @Shadowrider1872
    @Shadowrider1872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Steve Stevens is a great player! His guitar work is AWESOMENESS

  • @rugan0723
    @rugan0723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a lot of concerts in the 80's, and I will forever remember Billy Idol as the headliner to the only concert that was so bad our entire party wanted to leave early.

  • @Divedown_25
    @Divedown_25 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Billy Idol killing it again and again and again

  • @davidk6269
    @davidk6269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Forgot the name of Van Halen's lead singer David Lee Roth. OUCH. Having grown up in the 80's, that really hurts. ; )

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or Sammy Hagar?

    • @mollyesther1
      @mollyesther1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TAKE OFF MY SHIRT BEFORE YOU BREAK UP THE BAND! 🤣

    • @davidk6269
      @davidk6269 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HamiltonRb I can't drive 55!!!!!

    • @irishgrl
      @irishgrl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HamiltonRb
      No.

  • @Shadowrider1872
    @Shadowrider1872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    GOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!
    ☮❤♾

  • @VG-iq8xq
    @VG-iq8xq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surprised you guys never heard this Iconic 80's mega hit !

  • @sodone4078
    @sodone4078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for doing reaction to Billy Idol. I'm just gonna say I can't get enough of Billy Idol....Love his music!

  • @alexakl6445
    @alexakl6445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is probably my favorite Billy Idol song and from my day. He was king of the Punk Rock genre and you could do the 80's dance to it perfectly (now called The Carlton Dance lol). The video to this song is so much fun to watch between him and his lead guitar, Steve Stevens. My other favorite is his great cover of, "Mony, Mony". Great reaction again, guys!

  • @benshafer65
    @benshafer65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Probably his best song, but one of the few songs that is better with the video. Super high energy. The wife and I saw him in 2015 and he was on top of his game. Cheers!

    • @markmurphy558
      @markmurphy558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have to see the video because the video was more important than the song. That's the eighties. Thank You MTV.

  • @Ritaholden1
    @Ritaholden1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooh yes the 80"s. Love Billy Idol ❤️ This is his most Rockin song !! WATCH THE VIDEO!!!

  • @larryclark5422
    @larryclark5422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fellas, go back and watch this video, watch you heads...the song is doing exactly what is was intended for.

  • @mcnater
    @mcnater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    "I don't really like the 80s stuff". Alex you say that all the time but yet you do like a fair amount of songs. Perhaps you just have not heard enough?

    • @scottboswell6406
      @scottboswell6406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I hope that, between Billy Idol and The Police, he'll at least soften that opinion.

    • @singing894
      @singing894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Alex's own music totally sounds 80s too. It's hilarious.

    • @gw2955
      @gw2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah I have been trying to decipher that for awhile. I think he means he doesn't like over the top cheesy computer overproduction, and the 80's is where we first see wide usage of computers introduced into production, but for every bad 80's sample, there are probably an equal number of great examples of production that worked out. The first time I heard him say it was for Yes, "Owner of a Lonely Heart", but what he doesn't realize is that the album 90125 brought Yes to an entire new generation of listeners and had some other great songs.

    • @Tbass-yy8uc
      @Tbass-yy8uc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's probably talking about hair metal crap

    • @SteelyDaddy59
      @SteelyDaddy59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There was some great music in the eighties as well as some crappy music. I guess you can say that for every decade though.

  • @allisonreed7682
    @allisonreed7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Andy, I hope your big day is going really well and exceeding all of your expectations! Love this song, and love that y'all enjoyed it, too! Other Billy Idol songs to check out are "Eyes Without a Face", "Dancing With Myself", "Catch My Fall", "Flesh for Fantasy", and "To Be a Lover".

  • @leemp337
    @leemp337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    when hearing and watching this performed live, it is a must that the crowd participates with every "MORE MORE MORE!!!" lyric drop and also do fist pumps in the air while yelling.

  • @robertsimmons3336
    @robertsimmons3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Billy Idol has a few scenes in the Doors movie. He was supposed to have a bigger role but had a motorcycle accident before filming so he played the character Cat instead.

  • @WolfFX13
    @WolfFX13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Check out his old band Generation X. They had a great tune called 'Kiss Me Deadly' that is well worth checking out, get to hear a bit of his Punk rock/ Rockabilly origins.

  • @alex35agm
    @alex35agm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Billy Idol is the punk version of Elvis.This is such a great rock song,with great guitar by Steve Stevens.

  • @michaelminch5490
    @michaelminch5490 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song really showcases Billy's ability to go from crooner to screamer in nothing flat. I was 19 in '83 and I STILL head-bang when this comes on.

  • @townhall05446
    @townhall05446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I envy you guys. You've got the taste to appreciate all these songs from a long while back and you've got a zillion of them to enjoy for the first time.

  • @sood9876
    @sood9876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my guilty pleasures! Only below Status Quo, who are really worth checking out. (and I don't just mean Andy and Alex, you do it too, you won't be disappointed!)

    • @broadsword6650
      @broadsword6650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Oi mate, got any Quo?”

    • @garyschill7923
      @garyschill7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Status Quo - "Is There A Better Way?"

  • @j.j.h.atemycereal
    @j.j.h.atemycereal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A&A: Was that a laser?
    Steve Stevens: you bet your ass it was!

  • @thecraigster8888
    @thecraigster8888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The acoustic version of this song is also pretty awesome

  • @pheebs818
    @pheebs818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite video of yours to date. I think people have a preconceived notion about Billy Idol and don't realize what an amazing talent he is. I read his book and was truly blown away by how smart he is.

  • @HeatherErin
    @HeatherErin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fun fact, you mentioned The Doors, Billy idol originally had a sizable role in The Doors movie but broke his leg right before filming so his role was downsized to a cameo role in a house party scene, but he's in there! 🔥

    • @aliwantizu
      @aliwantizu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he did a great cover of LA Woman

  • @colleenbrennan7465
    @colleenbrennan7465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back in the day, it used to be a thing to have lip synch contests in clubs. *Every* guy came dressed as Billy Idol. I’ve seen guys of all shapes and colors do Billy Idol. Hysterical. Thanks for bringing back the memory. I almost unsubscribed so I could subscribe again but I was good and liked it instead. Keep up the good work!

  • @kellypierce81
    @kellypierce81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve Stevens is an absolute beast on the guitar!!! And this song is still amazing. Love Billy!

  • @geffryg
    @geffryg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AT 07:42 A FLY LANDS ON ANDY'S NOSE AND HE BLOWS IT OFF WITH A KISS. OH YEAH,GOOD SONG TOO.

  • @nunsandorphans
    @nunsandorphans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome song

  • @doplinger1
    @doplinger1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are especially fun watching his official videos too!

  • @jonathanlindsey463
    @jonathanlindsey463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    billy idol was so unique when he hit the scene in 81-83... with his screams and elvis talking , both during songs