Another amazing hit from "Some kind of wonderful", one of the best movies and best era in music and entertainment in general, the 80s. Loved it then and still love it. I just turned 57 recently and this music is timeless, so are the movies. So great.

1986 I worked at a small town radio station I remember when we got this song thought it was awesome still is after all these years

Charlie created these incredible sounds in 1985, ..when he was only *SIXTEEN* years old !! 😲🤯 🤘😎👍

I feel bad for the current youth, they will never know what is like to live in the 80's: its music, cultural influence, movies, shows, everything was just better.

This guy was way ahead of his time. He was maybe 17 in this video. Better looking, better guitarist and better singer than most of his peers. Plus he was way cooler. I followed him since the 80's and Will too.

That guitar solo is still killer 32 years later!

Had a huge crush on this guy back in '85. Still remember him now. Looking up his info. He was 17/18 at the time of this.

Damn.... I remember this on MTV when I was in High School.....Oh I miss the 80's

For many reasons, this song, as done by Charlie Sexton, should have been a MONSTER hit.

True Story! I was working out in the Gym 2 weeks ago and heard this cool tune playing...They also were playing the music video posted here...I had never heard it before so I wanted to see it up close (TV mounted on the wall close to the ceiling) went up and checked it out...I was like 'DAMN, this dude sounds good and he is really taking it back with that 80's retro look and sound. Took a pic..Came home and went to youtube only to see everyone's comments about Charlie making this song in 1985...I was like...where the heck was I in the 80's????? AWESOME Tune...getting the Album as well!

2020 and still listening to this song!

This guy has been working non stop since he was 16. Extremely sought after guitarist! He has been Bob Dylan's guitarist for decades

Who wants to go back??? To the 80z with me I have to go back to July 1 1983??? Y?😮

I wish Charlie Sexton had gotten bigger than he did. He's an incredible talent! To me, his vocals always had a kind of John Cafferty feel to them.

My late husband knew Charlie Sexton and his parents very well from the Austin, Texas area. I came across this video and it brought back great memories. Charlie had a song in the top 40 back in the late 80's, hard to believe it's been that long ago that I was a young rebel listening to that song on the radio.

Saw him playing in Jimmy Barnes band in Australia, I don't think I looked at Jimmy all night. Couldn't take my eyes of Charlie, so mesmerising to watch and very easy on the eyes

I am not young anymore (71), but I fell in love with Charlie Sexton so long ago. The 80's were sure the best and he fit in so well. He always appeared sad to me, maybe that was the attraction, I don't know. I absolutely love his music, then and now.

This song changed my life.. im a musician because of it....

Some Kind of Wonderful brought me here, one of my fav 80s movies!

John Hughes was a genius at matching contemporary music in his movies. Some Kind of Wonderful every time I hear this.

I'm 47 and this has always been a fave of mine! Cheers!

230 people should be bloody ashamed of themselves for disliking this masterpiece....

Finally! I fell in love with this song in "Some Kind of Wonderful " but never knew who it was. My daughter, who now has children a couple of years from my age when I first heard it, was looking for a song from one of the John Hughes' movies. After rattling off the obvious ones that weren't the one she was looking for, I went on a deeper dive and finally found this gem!! Oh, this song gives me all the feels! All my Gen X friends, we were so lucky to grow up in a time where the evolution of music was so exciting. John Hughes knew how to elicit teen angst with a perfect soundtrack every time! Priceless memories here! 💖

This needs to be a hit again! it's timeless

Most "under-rated" rocker ever... He didn't fall for LA or the glam, just wrote and played and still does.. Name 10 people who are still doing it today on a nightly basis.. If you know where he is playing anytime and will promise he will sing "beats so lonely" please post it on there..It's on my bucket list to see this guy play in person!!!

I'm 56 and I still love this song.

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2023 and this song popped into my head for some reason. This is one of my all-time favorites. The whole album was excellent, too.

gasoline mixed with whiskey...and Texas oil and Texas rock and roll...with a Ray Vaughn vibe...combined with Bowie..you get Sexton...with the all time greatest song in the 80’s...I will fight to the death to defend him..just an unbelievable talent in his teens....god is his music good.....

Still one of the greatest songs, 36 yrs ago sitting with my radio trying to catch it so I could record it on a cassette tape.....and I still love it in 2023

Austin Texas had a great New Wave and punk scene in the late 70s and early 80s, Charlie Sexton to me was like our version of Billy Idol

He's the most 1985 looking guy ever

Charlie Sexton...one of the most talented and stunning musicians ever been on earth!!

I remember this song vividly! Brilliant song! He was in the same vein as Billy Idol.

Good tune ! I haven't heard this in years. I remember when this first came out , it's gotta be 40 years ago. 👍👍 Good stuff !!

I was born in 68,loved this track growing up,cool black &white clip as well.thanks for posting.

Duncan was the man coming through the door saving the day and plunking off that rich kid while this song played in the background. The extended version of this song is even better.

What a cool song and music video. This was reality in a music studio back in the day.

he is not a one hit wonder,well respected in the music industry .

It's the 1980's.....about 5am......jump in the V8 ute ....off to BELLS Beach with my mates for a sunrise surf.....and this BOOming out of the speakers. Brings back fantastic memories..............

Tens across the board for this legendary song and performance. Charlie Sexton is an 80’s icon with that perfect hair and his skinny rockstar physique. To. Die. For. ✨🤘🏼😎✨

Congratulations Charlie Havent Seen You Since High School@ Travis H.S. In Austin , Glad You Accomplished What You Had Told Me You Were Gonna Do ♥ Beats So Lonely ♥

I think it's safe to say that this party is about to become a historical fact

The eighties. Best music ever. Best years ever. I want the eighties to come back. The world is shit right now. It’s all changes. People are not the same either.

I met him a few years after this song came out, with Doyle Bramhall + Arc Angels, they were the coolest, nicest guys you could ever imagine. I asked him about his cameo in "Thelma and Louise" and he was really shy about it. You can't ask for a nicer guy.Charlie, when are you coming back to Montreal?

thank you C.Sexton.. maybe the best SONG EVER written... thanks bro

In 1985 I was dirt poor. Loved the video and mentioned to a casual female friend I would buy the cassette if I had two dimes. The next day she bought and gave it to me. Great song and great story. Think of her every time I hear it.

I like the vocals in this song. Charlie sounds a bit like David Bowie...& looks more like a British punk rocker than a guy from Texas.

the guitar solo is classic. one of the best

Brilliant musician, beyond talented. Bought the cassette two days after it came out and wore it out, had to buy another one. One of the albums in the soundrack of my life.

Amazing talent...so far ahead of his time and still going strong...should have been a world wide sensation because he has it all ❤️

Still love him to this day. 😍 That voice is AMAZING. Nice facial bone structure as well. HAWT...

Coming from the 80's as a kid.. my older brother and cousins all agree.. this was the greatest song EVER.. I do agree after hearing it after so long.. The meaning is such a part of every single human being out there.. Being at the TOP is what we all crave for... thank you Charlie Sexton!

Sexton with Bowie, Dylan!!!!Masterpiece 👏👏🔝🔝🎸🎸💙💞

Was the number 1 cover band song from 1984-1985!

I’m 49 and this is one of my favorite songs of all times! He was SIXTEEN when he put this song out! Are you kidding me? Who is this talented at 16? I really wish he would have continued further into his music career! Love the song, Impressed also! He was and still is one talented musician! Also HOT!!!

Yeah, this still rocks in 2019.

This song still rocks after all these years and the vocal is awesome.

I haven't heard this song in 30 years since I last heard it in a bar in Orlando, Florida in 1994. It really takes me back to 1986. A lost hit from the 80's but not to those who appreciate great music.

Beat's so lonely I bet it's lonely at the top She hesitates But the beat will never stop Wanting him only But the people never see Her heart burning That's the secret that she keeps Come on baby You know there's something missing Don't find nothing No more coincidences Pretty baby Look in his eyes and you will see Things will happen But only if they're meant to be Beat's so lonely I bet it's lonely at the top So lonely at the top So lonely She said Beat's so lonely If you let it be that way She can't tell the difference anyway She thinks hold me But she's scared to say She paid dearly for the answers of her days Answers of her Answers of her days Beat's so lonely As she waits so patiently Her heart's yearning How she'd love him to see He's not hurting But he wouldn't mind to be She still sees him She sees him interestingly Come on baby You know there's something missing Don't find nothing No more coincidences Pretty baby Before you give him all you got Got to come closer You got to give it one more shot Beat's so lonely I bet she's lonely at the top So lonely at the top So lonely She said Beat's so lonely If you let it be that way She can't tell the difference anyway She thinks hold me But she's scared to say She paid dearly for the answers of her days Answers of her days Answers of her days So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely Come on baby You know there's something missing Don't find nothing No more coincidences Pretty baby Before you give him all you got You got to come closer You got to give it one more shot Beat's so lonely I bet she's lonely at the top So lonely at the top So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely So lonely

He is a genius! ! I went to his concert and it was shocking because the visuals were so cool as well as the sound. His looks are as beautiful as a sculpture, and God has given him all his talents. i love him still active💖💖💖

I had a huge crush on him growing up. He still can rock it.

I still have a crush on Charlie Sexton even now. 😂

He was the first pick to play Eric Draven in the original Crow movie. James O Barr said that he fit the description of Eric in the comic perfectly.

He was scheduled to come to a hole in the wall called Iroquois in Roanoke, Va back in the day. A bar/young spot, underage drinking and all that. Being a high schooler at the time it was a great place to be. Lots and lots of bands, pool tables, chicks. [not meant to be derogatory in any way]. Had a ticket. and it was cancelled. I'm still sad about that........ Man O Man. The 80's!

Where the hell was I when this came out?!!!! First time hearing Sexton and I gotta say... so good. So good. The vocals and guitar, wow. Granted I was 10 back in 87’.

Exactly 35 years ago, Beat So Lonely was new on the Top 40 radio. It would hit #17 in 1986 🖤🤍💖💜💚💙💝.

Yep. Definitely still crushing hard on tis kid. I still rock out to this album.

One of the 80's "lost" musicians, although he has been Dylan's guitarist for quite some time, along with Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers

OMG, i had totally forgotten about this song. I remember having a HUGE crush on him....

He’s a legend wish he would start making music again and touring

I don't know why I woke up one morning in 2020 and remember this song? His voice attracts me in the dreams!

I was crushing so hard on him in the 80's! Dreamy af!!!

Charlie Sexton is a real badass in this vid. A young gun, with a smirk of arrogance that exalts his cuteness, don't forget that manly -nicotine tainted voice... 😍😍😍😍 love him then love him now

Always loved Charlie and this song. Thought is was going to be way bigger that it was when I was a kid in the 80's.

I was so in love with Charlie Sexton! still a good song.

I remember seeing him in the 80's as a teen and was IN LOVE with his music and style. He is still as talented as ever and still easy on the eyes.

You either got it or you don’t. Charlie Sexton’s got it-- dude just radiates coolness law of attraction magnetic charisma for days. Should have been a worldwide mega star

Who's listening 2019?

I'm 23 and this is one of my favorite song!!!!! GREAT !!!!!!!!

This song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1986 when he was age 17.

So short story, when Jimmy Barnes was sans Cold Chisel, one of his first gigs was in Brisbane, QLD at a pretty small venue. After he did the first set, he left to take a break and introduced Charlie Sexton(band guitarist) to fill the void and he played this song, which I had never heard before but thought it was fantastic but being a Jimmy Barnes concert, promptly forgot about it after that. Fast forward, I end up at a hotel in Austin, Tx for a footy tournament and they have an Austin Wall of Fame of artists that come from the area, and there is Charlie.With the advent of the internet I was able to reconnect with this song and enjoy all over again.

What a great memory from my childhood. I know his brother WIll here in Austin. Both perfect guitar players. Who knew they could sing, too?

Loved Charlie then and still LOVE him now. 💕 ❤️ 💕.

WISH I COULD OF HAD A CHARLIE SEXTON WHEN I WAS SIXTEEN. MY GOD, HE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Some Kind Of Wonderful...… Great 80's movie!!!!

My cousin and I snuck in for his soundcheck at the Elmocambo in Toronto. He was so cute we had to see him! 😅

OMG!!! I absolutely love Charlie Sexton!! Saw him live in New York back in 1997 I think it was!! Be great if he got his band back together and toured! :)

This guy should have made it all the way to the top..I remember this song from the 80's.

I first heard this song via MTV. Thanks to whoever posted this for the memories. I only wish MTV would get back to the music instead of all those shows. Woops, showing my age here...

Hey Charlie.. met you at a club in the early 80s in Austin. You told me you were a Leo. You were very sweet. And very beautiful...!

I believe Charlie was only 16 when he recorded this.

This video takes me back to when i was 16 ooooooooooh to be 16 again, I'd love to see him again in concert, money no object now, start a tour charlie!!!

Confirmed he was 16 years old when he cut this song. Not only did he have that talent, but look at the smoking! Can you imagine today a smoker in a music video; let alone one under age? Rock on, Charlie!!! I was a smoker when I played a cop on TV. F the PC crowd!

This is truly amazing. And a period video to go with it. Wow. 🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

anything cooler than this vid?, nothing comes to mind.....timeless

I miss the 80"s ❤ music was magical

I remember a group of girls in my grade were totally into him in 86’. He is hot, ahead of his time, fo sho. That’s how I got introduced to Charlie Sexton, not record store, magazines, anything like that. That was so hard back in the day without internet.❤

The producer is so hype, studio is rocking!!!!

I loved this song when it first came out and I love it just as much now!