Michael is the second best and most underrated member of the group. I love each and every one of the songs she lead in. There's not very many songs I didn't care for but still listen to them. I wish they would all make one more come back!
September Gurls was written by Big Star's lead singer Alex Chilton in 1974. Alex was also the lead singer of the band The Box Tops who had a big hit with The Letter when Alex was just 16. By the way, Alex was a December boy, born on December 28, 1950. Sadly, he died of a heart attack in 2010, aged 59.
dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend recently =)
Credo che questo brano sia uno dei più belli mai scritti. Mi commuove sempre come le ragazze l'hanno saputa arrangiare così bene; poi c'è la voce di Miki che ha qualcosa di straordinario! io piango sempre quando ascolto questo brano sono anni che mi fa la stessa sensazione ....che meraviglia…
It's actually a cover of a song originally written and recorded in 1974 by a band called Big Star. But MS does an excellent job on it, this song suits her voice perfectly!
The lyrics changes here make it delightful. Micki is the best. I stood on the right side when I saw them live at The Spectrum in Montreal back in the 80s!
When she sings "ooh when she makes love to me" she is singing and keeping with the original lyrics written by Alex Chilton and performed by his band Big Star in the 70's. Sure she had changed it up in earlier days, changing it to "when he makes love to me" then I suppose because she was making the interpretation to her gender preference. The thing is that what a person sings in a performance does not mandate ones sexual preference.
I love Big Star, but I think the Bangles, especially Michael's lead vocals, steal it and make it their own and make it better. Few bands can pull that off. Note, they did the same with Hazy Days of Winter. (Im trying to identify other examples. 1) Aretha Franklin - Respect (Otis Redding 2.) Jimmi Hendrix -All Along the Watcher (Dylan) 3) Manfred Mann - Blinded by the Light (Springsteen) 4) Beatles -Twist and Shout (Isley Brothers) 5)Eric Clapton - Cocaine (JJ Cale)
@@jeffwilliams789 Of course there are many bands that nobody knows. You can only talk about those that are known. Fanny's music was different than the Runaways' music. already because of the keyboard/piano. I meant the "guitar" rock. But you are right, Fanny were there earlier and they were good! a real band. The Runaways could have been better than the band they later became......
@@ullischuster1263 I think what you mean is not bands that are known, but bands that have international fame and a large following, selling lots of records etc. Also I guess what you mean by "guitar" as "heavy" or "hard " rock, which was previously done mainly by all male bands. Alles ist wohlauf!
@@jeffwilliams789 yes, there are reasons, why some bands are known and others not. but of course this doesn't say anything about the quality!! the difference between fanny and the runaways might be comparable to the difference between (for example) deep purple and ac/dc. both are rockbands, but there is a difference in their music... your german is better than my english :-) ok
It's a song about a summer romance "Touched" is a euphemism. A teenage girl (or boy depending on the version) on summer vacation with their family become interested in a local teen. September is the end of summer so a "lets touch" attitude prevails. The other kid catches feelings and melody ensues.
In their.80s version they altered the lyrics from Big Star's 1974 original. Now she sings it with the original lyrics "I was ypur butch..." and "..when SHE makes love to me..." I guess maybe that's a statement of the times? Their 80s studio version was more layered with melodic guitar but this version is still awesome live. Forever such a naturally talented and naturally beautiful sweetheart of a band from an era that never needed auto-tune.
Michael Steele has always had a wonderful and professional stage presence, and her vocals and bass lines on this song are terrific. Not sure of the reason for all of the unnecessary hyperactivity on the rest of the stage though.
"Unneccesary hyperactivity" - where? They're playing their instruments, rocking back & forth a little & hitting all the harmonies. If that's "hyperactive" I can't imagine what you'd have thought of the band when I first saw them on the UK leg of the "Different Light" tour. Pete Townsend style scissor kicks, running around the stage & putting on a fantastic show were the order of the day. This is comparatively sedate.
@@1969rockers depends on the performer. I've seen people sit or stand on stage absolutely static with no audience interaction. If you're as good as Alan Holdsworth, you can get away with that. Early 80s Bangles were a garage band and when you're doing that, you need to pump up the audience and boy did they deliver. They were an electric live act - and I'm not just saying that because Debbie winked at me 😍
Reckon Teenage Fanclub woulda done it justice. Chilton and them played a bit together. They've def covered some Big Star but escapes me right now which.
She plays the bass like a bass, not lead. As it should be. Not only a very underrated bass player, but her vocals are in company with Karen Carpenter. Not an easy task.
Micki, please hop in the Tardis with me and we'll go back to 1985 and have a McDLT and a New Coke with me! Then, we can go see this new band, Guns and Roses. They're pretty good. Probably just a fad, but let's go!
No disrespect for Alex Chilton, the composer of the song and recorded his version with his 1970's indie group "Big Star" BUT I LOVE THIS VERSION SO MUCH MORE!!! AND Michael Steele was ALWAYS the hottest chick in The Bangles!! Just look at that beautiful woman playing that bass and singing! Amazing!!
@@joyk555 The Bangles really should have been inducted a long time ago. The RRHF really seems to be run by a bunch of male chauvinists. I don't think being inducted is validity of whether a band has caliber. However, it would be nice to give The Bangles some recognition. Plus, it would be wonderful if Michael Steele made an appearance if they did get inducted. Like you said, she was the main bass player (in so many words).
Thank God for Miki !
Michael is the second best and most underrated member of the group. I love each and every one of the songs she lead in. There's not very many songs I didn't care for but still listen to them. I wish they would all make one more come back!
Walk like an Egyptian really highlighted the voices for the three.I wish there was a fourth verse for Debbie.
September Gurls was written by Big Star's lead singer Alex Chilton in 1974. Alex was also the lead singer of the band The Box Tops who had a big hit with The Letter when Alex was just 16. By the way, Alex was a December boy, born on December 28, 1950. Sadly, he died of a heart attack in 2010, aged 59.
The Goddess sings and plays that bass so fabulous!
Micki-Best ever!!
STILL such a yummy woman.............yummy alright!
dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend recently =)
@Julio London definitely, been using instaflixxer for years myself :D
Their harmony is really emphasized in this song!
Micki will always be my September gurl
I love you, Michael Steele.
She was always my favorite
Me too
Close second for me. But who doesn't love Susanna?
I couldn't keep my eyes off Susanna back in the 80's, but all four of them are knockouts!
Magnífica compositora... "Following" es una obra maestra!!
September gurls" interpretada por Michael de manera sublime!!
Beautiful melodic bass playing.
She's a totally underrated bassist/vocalist, fer sure!
Le quatuor parfait avec le temps sans égocentrisme ❤
I love that Bass line!
Michael steele is amazing bass guitarist..
Credo che questo brano sia uno dei più belli mai scritti. Mi commuove sempre come le ragazze l'hanno saputa arrangiare così bene; poi c'è la voce di Miki che ha qualcosa di straordinario! io piango sempre quando ascolto questo brano sono anni che mi fa la stessa sensazione ....che meraviglia…
Love those Bangles! What a great band!
My favorite Bangles song!!!
It's actually a cover of a song originally written and recorded in 1974 by a band called Big Star. But MS does an excellent job on it, this song suits her voice perfectly!
The lyrics changes here make it delightful. Micki is the best. I stood on the right side when I saw them live at The Spectrum in Montreal back in the 80s!
I was there, probably really close to you. It was a great show.
Is she a lesbian? Must be??
@@Lerxstification No, she is not. Why must she be?
@@jeffwilliams789 did you listen to the 'new' lyrics?
When she sings "ooh when she makes love to me" she is singing and keeping with the original lyrics written by Alex Chilton and performed by his band Big Star in the 70's. Sure she had changed it up in earlier days, changing it to "when he makes love to me" then I suppose because she was making the interpretation to her gender preference. The thing is that what a person sings in a performance does not mandate ones sexual preference.
Originally written/performed by Big Star!!! One of the greatest bands EVER! (The girls did it justice. Great cover version!)
I love Big Star, but I think the Bangles, especially Michael's lead vocals, steal it and make it their own and make it better. Few bands can pull that off. Note, they did the same with Hazy Days of Winter.
(Im trying to identify other examples. 1) Aretha Franklin - Respect (Otis Redding 2.) Jimmi Hendrix -All Along the Watcher (Dylan) 3) Manfred Mann - Blinded by the Light (Springsteen)
4) Beatles -Twist and Shout (Isley Brothers) 5)Eric Clapton - Cocaine (JJ Cale)
@@nepal91 Oasis - I Am The Walrus
@@nepal91 The Clash - I fought the law.
@@nepal91 nah
Awesome! Love these ladies. Always have.
Micki ♥️
Micki was also the first bass player of the Runaways in 1975 , she was 20
... and also the first lead singer of the runaways. So,...the first lead singer of the first true women rockband. a true pioneer!!!
@@ullischuster1263 Well, the runaways was not the first all female rock band. The band Fanny predates them. I'm sure there might be others.
@@jeffwilliams789 Of course there are many bands that nobody knows. You can only talk about those that are known. Fanny's music was different than the Runaways' music. already because of the keyboard/piano. I meant the "guitar" rock. But you are right, Fanny were there earlier and they were good! a real band. The Runaways could have been better than the band they later became......
@@ullischuster1263 I think what you mean is not bands that are known, but bands that have international fame and a large following, selling lots of records etc. Also I guess what you mean by "guitar" as "heavy" or "hard " rock, which was previously done mainly by all male bands. Alles ist wohlauf!
@@jeffwilliams789 yes, there are reasons, why some bands are known and others not. but of course this doesn't say anything about the quality!! the difference between fanny and the runaways might be comparable to the difference between (for example) deep purple and ac/dc. both are rockbands, but there is a difference in their music... your german is better than my english :-) ok
Big Star are legends. This is such a great cover though!
Micki tienes muy linda voz lo mejor de bangles
buy the dvd for a better quality : it's a great dvd ! their last albums are very good too !
Beautiful performance, eternal beauties the four gurls.
Beautiful!! the four Bangles Gurls Singing their Bangle-Hit... September Gurls!
Only Special of course! I love BANGLES since 1985!
what a beautiful woman
When they reformed it's so good that for a while she was there and this is a very good reason why. With due respect to Annette.
It's a song about a summer romance "Touched" is a euphemism. A teenage girl (or boy depending on the version) on summer vacation with their family become interested in a local teen. September is the end of summer so a "lets touch" attitude prevails. The other kid catches feelings and melody ensues.
It sounds like your responding to someones question, but your not...
What about "butch"?
Class Act❤❤❤❤
Beautiful...
Saw them live in Austin Texas in 1986. Ms Steele stole the show with this song.
They are pretier than the. Go Gos. dont ever do,ubt that girls Bangles Are Beautiful!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊
Excelentes las cuatro bangles, inigualables
Ahh, the sounds of my youth.
Great sound. Love it!
nice...
The Bangles lit the song up to a whole new level. They gelled well that nite.
Great record
Sweet.
What a gorgeous Taylor Susanna Hoffs is playing!
Your missed Michael
Thanks!
Susie's raspy ahhhhhh adds texture to this song😊
In their.80s version they altered the lyrics from Big Star's 1974 original. Now she sings it with the original lyrics "I was ypur butch..." and "..when SHE makes love to me..." I guess maybe that's a statement of the times? Their 80s studio version was more layered with melodic guitar but this version is still awesome live. Forever such a naturally talented and naturally beautiful sweetheart of a band from an era that never needed auto-tune.
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I luv these babies...forever in my heart :)
I love Vicky
Jane Fonda lookalike - natural beauty Vicky
Michael Steele has always had a wonderful and professional stage presence, and her vocals and bass lines on this song are terrific. Not sure of the reason for all of the unnecessary hyperactivity on the rest of the stage though.
maybe because they were having fun?
"Unneccesary hyperactivity" - where? They're playing their instruments, rocking back & forth a little & hitting all the harmonies. If that's "hyperactive" I can't imagine what you'd have thought of the band when I first saw them on the UK leg of the "Different Light" tour. Pete Townsend style scissor kicks, running around the stage & putting on a fantastic show were the order of the day. This is comparatively sedate.
@@michaelcottle6270I would have thought it unnecessary for the performance.
@@1969rockers depends on the performer. I've seen people sit or stand on stage absolutely static with no audience interaction. If you're as good as Alan Holdsworth, you can get away with that. Early 80s Bangles were a garage band and when you're doing that, you need to pump up the audience and boy did they deliver. They were an electric live act - and I'm not just saying that because Debbie winked at me 😍
@@michaelcottle6270 Glad I didn't see it.
Quisiera seguir viendolas juntas interpretando todas sus canciones, asi como los ROLLING stone, hasta que el cuerpo aguante
マイケルスティール❤️
What a beautiful version -- chills!
The best performance covered by The Bangles
Michel soy de Argentina vos q estabas Serca de Mony si entendemos mi idioma me decís xq Mony se agacha tanto🎸🎸🎸🎸
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Vicky plays a Fender Thinline Telecaster...
Michael Steele was the best Bangle.
Nicest bat all are pretty.
all are the Bangles: no one is better than any other
Chilton would have loved this. All of it. This is probably the only band going that had the talent and insight to cover this in any meaningful way.
Reckon Teenage Fanclub woulda done it justice. Chilton and them played a bit together. They've def covered some Big Star but escapes me right now which.
I hope Michael would cover the song:"power of two", it'll suit her voice 😊
She plays the bass like a bass, not lead. As it should be. Not only a very underrated bass player, but her vocals are in company with Karen Carpenter. Not an easy task.
It's only this song when she sings it.
How about lifting the lead guitar solo and fills out of the mix? They just get lost.
Micki, please hop in the Tardis with me and we'll go back to 1985 and have a McDLT and a New Coke with me! Then, we can go see this new band, Guns and Roses. They're pretty good. Probably just a fad, but let's go!
No disrespect for Alex Chilton, the composer of the song and recorded his version with his 1970's indie group "Big Star" BUT I LOVE THIS VERSION SO MUCH MORE!!! AND Michael Steele was ALWAYS the hottest chick in The Bangles!! Just look at that beautiful woman playing that bass and singing! Amazing!!
Meh
I read somewhere that this was responsible for Alex Chilton’s first real taste of “mailbox money”.
I wonder if they'll ever be inducted into the rock n roll walk of fame like the go go's.. but micki has retired, I guess..
@@joyk555 The Bangles really should have been inducted a long time ago. The RRHF really seems to be run by a bunch of male chauvinists. I don't think being inducted is validity of whether a band has caliber. However, it would be nice to give The Bangles some recognition. Plus, it would be wonderful if Michael Steele made an appearance if they did get inducted. Like you said, she was the main bass player (in so many words).
ABBA is in the RRHF and The Bangles aren’t? That’s just wrong. Greatest female band ever!
Maybe it's my hearing, but is the 3rd line really: "I was your butch"?
Jody Stephens said Butch was Alex’s dog, he meant following her like a dog…
Tinny
Susanna is a regular ole John Lennon here on rhythm guitar.
HAPPY NATIONAL ONE HIT WONDER DAY!
Micki, I was your butch if you want!!
Micki is the best. I love her. The others are craps.
It's very rude, but doesn't mean it's totally wrong