Says After He Did EPIC 80s Solo in 1 TAKE--Band Was Jumping Up & Down CHEERING!

Says After He Did EPIC 80s Solo in 1 TAKE--Band Was Jumping Up & Down CHEERING! | Professor of Rock

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Up NEXT the story of one of the most mysterious, otherworldly songs of the 80s. It’s a song that absolutely hypnotizes you as a listener Eyes Without a Face by Billy Idol. Written by Billy Idol and Guitar Hero Steve Stevens for the 1984 New Wave classic album Rebel Yell. With an exotic chorus that’s sung in french. The song STARted out as a ballad but then Steve Stevens who’d written the music walked into the studio and let out a face melting blazing guitar solo that was so potent when he walked into the control room everyone in their was jumping up and down cheering including the singer. the story of this 80s classic is told by this legendary guitarist and co creator next on Professor of Rock.
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Hey music junkies Professor of Rock always here to celebrate the greatest artists and the greatest songs of all time. If music lifts your soul you’ll want to subscribe below to our channel right now so you never miss an episode of our daily features. Make sure to check us out on Patreon to become an insider with us. It’s time for another episode of our series revelations where featured artists reveal rare stories about their greatest songs.
On this installment of Revelations, I’m elated to share a part of a very recent zoom interview that I did with one the greatest guitarists of the rock era, the ultra-supersonic virtuoso Steve Stevens who was the foil to Billy Idol throughout his peak Cowriting with Billy on some of his greatest compositions including the story of today’s hit: a song that has a chorus sung in English and French. The satisfyingly peculiar, Eyes Without A Face from 1984’s classic album Rebel Yell. You gotta hear Steve’s story of his approach to the song and the story of his amazing solo very cool stuff. Steve Stevens wrote the music and Billy Idol wrote the lyrics and the story of how it came together is very insightful. This one’s a classic
as we go into this interview, with Steve Stevens.
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@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Poll: What is your pick for the most explosive guitar solo of the rock era?

@rogerdeahl9629 Жыл бұрын

For Those About To Rock We Salute You --- AC/DC

@killrmillr Жыл бұрын

Michael Schenker Rock Bottom

@lauriesolonka2477 Жыл бұрын

Eruption 🎸😄

@garysmith1522 Жыл бұрын

Ain't Too Proud to Beg! Keith Richards at his peak

@TheSlowoldman Жыл бұрын

I'm sure there is more explosive but I like Billy Zooms solo on X's remake of Breathless.

@JohnAlbertRigali Жыл бұрын

Back when "Eyes Without a Face" was popular, I was trying to convince my friends how great this song is and they just didn't get it. They enjoyed the song, but to them it was merely another enjoyable song. Steve Stevens is criminally underrated.

@grimzadi2480 Жыл бұрын

Billy Idol was my first live concert. Snuck out of the house (I was 12) and I was blown away. Got grounded for a month but it was totally worth it. One of my favorite albums of the 80s.

@boxadorsrus5991 Жыл бұрын

When I was 26 or so, at my 64 year old mother's request, I took her to a Billy Idol concert with warmup band The Cult. She loved it. Now I'm 64. Time flies when you're rocking out.

@matthewcragg3607 Жыл бұрын

The bass groove in that masterpiece of a song is a huge part of what makes it so good.

@harrisbeatsfrankou6304 Жыл бұрын

The Bass is killer no shred just in the pocket

@MrRoyHutchins Жыл бұрын

Loved the review Adam. Just wish you would have asked Steve about that meaty bass line.

@scottburton9701 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely one of Billy Idol's best songs-Steve Stevens is incredibly talented!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

It just blows you away.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They both killed it.

@MrRoyHutchins Жыл бұрын

That solo just gives you chills. Steve Stevens loves to use that whammy bar when he plays a solo.And he made it sound so haunting in this song.

@larrychalcraft9083 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens seems such a down to earth guy. Humble and oozing with talent.

@SD9Driver Жыл бұрын

Always loved the bassline in "Eyes Without A Face". Another song off Rebel Yell that I like, that does not get much attention is "Blue Highway".

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Love the whole album.

@Grommet2007 Жыл бұрын

Yup! I purchased the album many years ago, and "Blue Highway" was definitely one of my favourite tracks from it...

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@whenfatkillsfat803 Жыл бұрын

My favorite of the non singles, easily.

@montysloungetv Жыл бұрын

sal cuevas

@martinparker269 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is a perfect example of a brilliant guitarist that never got the credit he was due. One of the best of that era, up there with EVH.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

For sure. He and Eddie were friends.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They are both on my list of Top 10 Guitar Lords.

@barbaradascalos4411 Жыл бұрын

No..Steve..EVH and Slash all got to solo on MJ song.

@whenfatkillsfat803 Жыл бұрын

@@barbaradascalos4411 Michael Jackson knew guitar talent when he heard it. Janet as well with Nuno from Extreme on Black Cat.

@ldolphin34 Жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen was his creative getting as many arpeggios and multiple notes into a movement as Steve Stevens was at completely rocking a solo and letting Billy stay out in front of it. Two totally different guitarists that were masters of their craft.

@pumpkinheadghoul Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is literally one of the most badass rockers to ever pick up a guitar. If you want to listed to the most underrated album ever recorded, listen to his work on Vince Neil's solo album titled "Exposed." Absolutely AMAZING writing and guitar work on that album.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

You remember! I asked him about that.

@louis18utd9 Жыл бұрын

What an album man the work on top gun Anthem and with Michael Jackson also what a guitarist

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I have heard that album and agree.

@CUtigerz97 Жыл бұрын

The song The Edge gives a taste of his classical acoustic virtuosity. Great transition from acoustic to a sawing electric takeoff. Hes a great musician, interviewee and humble guy. Pleasure to watch.

@ChadCurry Жыл бұрын

The Atomic Playboys album is killer too.

@gerrymessier8781 Жыл бұрын

This album, to me, is one of those albums that define the sound of the 80's. Also it's one of those albums that you can listen from beginning to end. Eyes without a Face I'd as iconic as Conder Lauper's Time after Time. They both take you back to a time that only a song can take you.

@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL Жыл бұрын

I was a bit of a snob as an 80s teen… not really a top 40 guy as a rule. But I wore my tape of Rebel Yell out… both sides on auto play in my cars cassette deck. it just epitomized a certain feeling. Every song ❤

@benjamininkorea7016 Жыл бұрын

Why is it that the most badass musicians always come across as the most centered, down-to-earth and nicest guys. So nice seeing this interview, ty for making it!

@HeROsiNhEaVeN Жыл бұрын

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens were the 80’s……when I hear their songs it takes me back to a wonderful time in my life growing up in the 1980’s in NYC….🙏🏻💪🏻

@MsDeeVee Жыл бұрын

Eyes Without a Face still give me goosebumps after all these years!

@jonathonmain9157 Жыл бұрын

This is always been one of my favorites of Billy Idol! It’s just so sonically different than anything else he’s ever done and the female vocals just gave it an otherworldly sound!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

It's so HAUNTING! Awesome song.

@robsim4692 Жыл бұрын

I'd have to think really hard to find a rock song that I hate worst than this garbage song. Should have been a deep cut that was lost in the trash. Maybe "Love bites" is worse but it would be close.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s so otherworldly that I didn’t even believe it was him at first.

@scottyo64 Жыл бұрын

@@robsim4692 no accounting for taste, everyone's is different.

@afishcalledminnewawa Жыл бұрын

@@robsim4692 Love Bites is great, dude.

@dandavidson424 10 ай бұрын

I'm one of those weirdos who loved 80s soft rock, New Wave, pop, hard rock, and pop metal pretty much equally. That's why I loved this song so much. It has that soft, haunting quality popular in the early 80s soft rock and New Wave, along with the edgy guitar which inspired the great hair bands especially at the end of the decade, with that punk feel that was signature Billy Idol.

@johnb5482 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens was/is Billy Idol's secret weapon. Without Steve Stevens Billy would not have had the success.

@ianmclean5541 Жыл бұрын

I love hearing seasoned professionals speak and reveal the secrets of their craft. As a musician I am humbled by their skill.

@Mike-fs3bv Жыл бұрын

Billy is so much more dynamic than the "punk" status he has. Billy always thanks Steve for his work in making him the star he is to this day and it is legit, Steve's guitar work is excellent.

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@raymondjamesrivera Жыл бұрын

SO glad you covered this song! As a guitar player i'd ALWAYS tell people how awesome this solo is, it is so different, no one plays like that.

@doplinger1 Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me how musicians can come up with ideas and create something so incredible, it really requires so much vision.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

The power of great music.

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@garibaldi54 Жыл бұрын

I think you have to be born with a 'music brain'. Everyone appreciates melodies and rhythms but very few people can actually make them.

@gdr205 Жыл бұрын

It's easy for some of us...

@Bacchus69 Жыл бұрын

One of the best duos and probably one of the most underrated duos in the biz. It's amazing he and Billy have been going strong for over 40 years. Steve is a very humble person and it is not surprising why so many artists have collaborated with him. I enjoy his sonic blends of structure and and textures that he achieves with his guitar, he is not your stereotypical shredder. What a great talent!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I'm going to be interviewing the two of them for a live event in the spring! Very excited about it.

@Bacchus69 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock That is awesome! That will be a great show.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s one of my 10 Guitar Lords. GOATs.

@ursafan40 Жыл бұрын

Billy Idol didn't thrill me when his singles came out. That fool take on the Elvis lip bothered me too. Then he played a set at an all day festival. I thought he might be ok, but I had no real desire to see him. Wow! I was wrong. Billy was a force in front and Steve amazed me with the sounds he got live. I was impressed

@JW...-oj5iw Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock ... Will it be the three of you together in one place, or will you have to do it Skype style?

@zoltore23 Жыл бұрын

I remember first listening ti "Eyes without a Face, and thinking that at some point after the first verses the song and Billy would explode. I was not disappointed.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

You got it right. It went off the rails!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

You were right on the money!

@davidjohnston9481 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely is one of the old time great songs of all time. Steve Stevens is a true guitar master. 👍😎🎸

@SteveR5954 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens... one of the greatest of all time... can blaze but also such a great writer

@gtrgar4561 Жыл бұрын

What I love about Steve Stevens is his focus on the song and how to get all the parts to fit together. He works for the music not his ego. He also avoids a lot of the notoriety of the guitar divas. Always love interviews with Steve. Rock On! 🎸😎

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@kentd4762 Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@alisontaulbee1880 Жыл бұрын

I can remember being 14 years old and hearing this song and thinking that Billy Idol just proved he's multi-faceted and not just solely the shallow bad boy image I perceived until then. And it wasn't so much the lyrics as it was the music that pushed that point to me. Hearing Stevens recount how it all came together is very cool. I love that Stevens also pays homage to his influences. And the thing I noticed the most...Humble...Stevens gave credit to everyone else. I don't know this guy personally, but I bet he would be one of those people that you are proud to know and always has a good word. Not just a great guitarist, but an incredible human as well. Thank you, Professor, for all that you do and most especially for this one!

@whenfatkillsfat803 Жыл бұрын

Just like another great guitarist who contributed to Michael Jackson, EVH.

@dudejrryan Жыл бұрын

Steve Stephens gives the best interviews! Love this song and how original it is. One of the little things he adds to it is a simple long, haunting sustained note that adds another layer that compliments Billy's vocals. The two are magic as a team. The background vocals really drive this song into your memory and are a delight

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

He is a great interview. He is so amazingly talented.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

You can’t have Billy Idol without Steve Stevens!

@wademacphee3924 27 күн бұрын

My older brother would come home on the weekends from going to college and bring all the billy idol tapes he had along with led zeppelin 3 and u2. I would listen to billy idol on a cheap walkman driving my dirtbike along the capes by home. Never knew who played the guitar on those songs. still love that sound

@justtellusthetruth3672 Жыл бұрын

Billy Idol would not have been Billy Idol without Steve.

@jameswoodruff7182 Жыл бұрын

Every interview with Steve amazes me. How intelligently he can approach writing a song, but then pulls out an awesome blistering guitar. He is so talented , but so humble. And I saw he Billy singing in the basement last year, and neither has lost that fire!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Ya he has such great perspectives.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They’ve been doing this for years and are still alive and kicking.

@aaronwhite3298 Жыл бұрын

February 3rd, 1959 The Day the Music Died R.I.P Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens The Big Bopper - J.P. Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

And I didn't even mean to do that... Wow. I film some of these weeks in advance. Wow.

@aaronwhite3298 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock oh you're good, I'm just raising a glass and saying cheers to my ol Rock N Roll heroes!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

64 years! Hard to believe, right?

@sburns2421 Жыл бұрын

While I wouldn't say Billy Idol is forgotten, you do forget how many hits the guy had in the mid-80's. This song was fantastic but I hadn't listened to it in years. Stevens is a great interview.

@Nine28457 Жыл бұрын

Sadly, I was never allowed to go to concerts when I was growing up. Billy Idol was the first concert I ever went to. Saw him back in ‘92, and I brought my younger sister in law with me to see it. It was amazing. Everything I imagined a good concert to be.

@wddub9075 Жыл бұрын

Always loved Billy’s talents but did not know until this vid how deeply involved in creation of the tunes he was. Takes my appreciation for his talents to a higher level.

@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Billy Idol tune. Amazing to see the man who helped contribute to it strongly. Timeless classic indeed

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s dope.

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@HeadNtheClouds Жыл бұрын

This is my all time favorite Idol song. Can listen to it over & over & often do when I skate 🤘😺♥️

@DJJohnnyTapia Жыл бұрын

Eyes without a face is so timeless.

@IvanLendl87 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is one of the best guitarists of the 1980’s. His electric guitar put the backbone into Billy Idol’s synth-rock.

@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын

He's a great natural musician, not only technically great but as an arranger and riff magician, Idol wouldn't have been as successful without him. Thanks professor

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I agree. A perfect foil for Billy.

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens knocked it out on the whole Rebel Yell album! He is always a great interview down to earth with a great personality. He and Billy were a match for Steve's music and Billy's lyrics that shaped 80s music. I think Eyes without a Face is their most creative song. Stevens owns some of the best solos of the 80s too. Great episode professor

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I think you're right... It's their most creative song and really innovative. Thanks My Name.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He is a very entertaining guy. I don’t think Billy would have hits at all if it weren’t for Steve.

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 there is no doubt without Steve there would be no Billy idol hits

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@MyName-pl7zn A duo of fist pumping perfection.

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 more more more!!!

@patpat9510 Жыл бұрын

Billy Idol's music is best on 33 1/3 High fidelity stereo. Billy's voice is amazing in fact the whole group are amazing.

@jesselobo3213 Жыл бұрын

Simply awesome! Billy idol and Steve Stephens had a phenomenal run in the 80's.

@maxaroni15 Жыл бұрын

With so many amazing songs in 1984, Billy Idol's "Eyes Without A Face" was definitely amongst my favorites. Steve Stevens is an incredible guitarist. Another great interview, Professor🤩

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@lynnsmusic Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is an unbelievable musician. And he and Billy are perfect together!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

They are! One of the best guitarists ever.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They stick together like birds of a feather!

@leomonster1973 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is one of the greatest guitar players ever. His Flemenco playing is off the charts

@johnlopez3996 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard his CD Flamenco A Go-Go? It is wonderful. I also love the work that he did with Terry Bozzio and Tony Levin.

@leomonster1973 Жыл бұрын

@@johnlopez3996 I’ll check that album out… not sure if I’ve heard that one… A buddy of mine turned me onto Steve’s brilliance a few years ago.

@graminovore Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is an incredibly creative and intelligent guy. Always enjoy his guitar virtuosity

@davidswenton1038 Жыл бұрын

Incredible cut from 'Rebel Yell'. You are right Professor!, on the first listen, it hits you between the ears. Guess what, forty years later, it still does! Love, 'Flesh for Fantasy also.

@shanehebert396 Жыл бұрын

LOVE this song... definitely in my top two Billy Idol songs and both high on my list. "Dancing With Myself" and "Eyes Without a Face"... definitely two great 80s songs. The guitar in in "Eyes Without a Face", yeah, you know that part, is fantastic... always loved it.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

It's mind blowing. Thanks Shane.

@maxaroni15 Жыл бұрын

Same here. "Rebel Yell" gets the 🥉

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They both rock!

@CraptasticFail Жыл бұрын

I can remember the first time I heard this as a 14-year-old. It captivated and mesmerized me.

@juliafox7904 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys- lovely memories ❤

@lorenwoloszyn4460 Жыл бұрын

Great respect to Steve Stevens! Thanks Professor for featuring such a well crafted, creative song from a great duo. Your reminiscing with Steve about your Dads influences brought a tear to my eye. My dad was a big band guy too. We went to a few jazz concerts together. He exposed me to prog rock with an appreciation for great musicianship. Since my kids were children they were exposed to most all genre's of music and is something we will always share together.

@sambolimbo Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered about this particular guitarist. Steve's solo in this song is a one of a kind. I've never heard such an explosive and unique guitar solo in any song. Thank you Professor!

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@kenwhitener985 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Billy Idol song ! I'm a 1985 high school graduate - so right in the middle of the best decade in music ! I was dating this girl from another high school during my senior year and we would listen to this song together along with other Billy Idol songs, but Eyes Without A Face was our favorite and we even saw Billy Idol in concert in 1985 at what was then known as Astroworld in Houston, Texas. The car I drove back then (a 1978 Caprice Classic), the factory stereo went out about a month before the concert --- but to keep playing Billy Idol in my car, I put my "boom box" on the console of the car and I would play the Rebel Yell CD whenever I picked up my girl for date night --- we would hold hands and place our hands on top of the boom box while I was driving !! Sounds kinda ghetto but it worked and still got to listen to Billy Idol while driving !!!

@guitarhole Жыл бұрын

When it comes to Steve Stevens and Billy Idol, we need More More More!

@collections_gp Жыл бұрын

Eyes Without a Face is my favorite song off the album, which I loved when it came out and still do today. The song is so atmospheric w/great musical composition; that bridge with Steve Stevens' guitar riff and Billy's haunting lyrics is just fantastic. How many albums better than Rebel Yell have come out over the past decade? Just crazy how packed with great music the '80s were.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

There are so many great 80s albums to choose from. This is just one of them.

@BillGraper Жыл бұрын

I LOVE a great bridge in songs. It's pretty neat when they sound absolutely nothing like the rest of the song. You should ask for our favorite bridges. I have some great ones. 😎

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Very true. Good point.

@Beachgirl1 Жыл бұрын

“Eyes” has a great bridge. One of my all time favorite song bridges is from Nights on Broadway” by The Bee Gees. Beautiful. If you haven’t seen the film “Les Yeux Sans Visage (Eyes Without A Face)”, I highly recommend it. Eerie film.

@BillGraper Жыл бұрын

@@Beachgirl1 I should look for it on my ROKU stick.

@BillGraper Жыл бұрын

@@Beachgirl1 "Fire" by The Pointer Sisters has a great bridge. It just comes out of nowhere. 🙂

@Beachgirl1 Жыл бұрын

@@BillGraper Agreed. Love it!

@rabbitpygg Жыл бұрын

One of my absolute favorite songs by Billy Idol!

@singalongwrudy8690 Жыл бұрын

I was in High School from '83-'86...I cry HARD when I hear this..

@charlotteinnocent8752 Жыл бұрын

Love this song form the hypnotic sounds to the eerie lyrics. Very atmospheric! And his voice in this is amazing, so is hers! Part of the magic. Even the crashing middle bit makes it work, it needed a complete break to stop from becoming too repetitive, and that guitar complements the other half of the song.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

That French verse is so haunting and beautiful, and it has one of the coolest bridges ever!

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@gibblespascack1418 Жыл бұрын

Rebel Yell did work as a complete album. Every song is pretty good. In 83/84, I was in college as an introverted person and the song on the album that hit me was (Do Not) Stand in the Shadow. It is the prescription for moving out of ones introverted ways. I don't hear it very often on the subsequent tours, but would love to hear it live again.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great song. Great reminder.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It is a perfect song for introverts.

@Sonny_AA Жыл бұрын

Every time I plug in I'm chasing Steve's tone. It never gets old. Life long fan! What a great interview. He's so humble and grateful. Truly a musician from a bygone era still rocking hard today.

@hwd7 6 ай бұрын

This song has it all, I keep coming back to listen to this ethereal , rock, pop, melodic ballad.

@eriksonofander Жыл бұрын

I had just thought it's a time machine just a few seconds before you said it. That's the magic of music. An amazing song can actually take you back to several different moments in time

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

For sure. Thanks Erik.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Just 10 seconds will flood your brain with memories.

@isabel1983 Жыл бұрын

Undoubtedly this is probably one of the best songs ever, I’ve heard it countless amount of times and it’s like I’m hearing it for the first time again when I listen to it. Billy Idol has been my favorite music artist of all time and he has always had a tremendous amount of talent (Steve as well 🎸) and persona. I will forever love this song 🖤.

@PROFESSOROFROCK2 Жыл бұрын

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@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s such a banger.

@ksullivan7345 Жыл бұрын

I rarely ever really like a song the first time I hear it. They generally have to grow on me. I remember the first time hearing this song. It was about 2:00 a.m. I was watching a late night video music show. The lights were off in the room with the only the light from the TV. I was sitting in the middle of the sofa staring at the TV. This came on and I was immediately hooked. It was mesmerizing. I love it to this day.

@BluesSky Жыл бұрын

Driving down the Henry Hudson at night in the eighties, Manhattan shining like a dirty jewel, Eyes Without a face blasting on the radio, on my way to Chinatown with my Homies for a 2 am feast.

@stephenhanft1226 Жыл бұрын

I listened to WCBS-FM New York's Oldies Station and am a major fan of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and 50's Doo-Wop. I think it's a great story that it had an influence on the writing of "Eyes Without A Face" by Billy Idol. Also, Brian Wilson calling it his favorite song of the 80's is high praise. It's a terrific song that introduced me to Billy Idol's music.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

So cool. Ya I've heard it mentioned in several interviews I've done. High praise indeed.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

You know you’re a legend when The Beach Boys love your song.

@grimbo73 Жыл бұрын

Had a chance to meet Steve and Billy before a show In TO...got autographs and a few pics...nice guys. I think one of his best pieces is the Top Gun theme with Harold Faltermeyer...the whole song is epic...

@mournblade1066 Жыл бұрын

What's TO?

@grimbo73 Жыл бұрын

@@mournblade1066 Toronto....

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

He is one of the best of his time.

@grimbo73 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock agreed...

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Top Gun anthem is epic.

@TheCharlesAtoz Жыл бұрын

Eyes without a Face was part of my college days, great song and fantastic interview.

@johnnydingo8680 Жыл бұрын

Great album and perfect song to show case Billy Idol's voice. Guitar work is iconic and Steve just nailed it.

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

Funny Steve mentions WCBS-FM, it was the first radio station I found on my transistor radio at about age 10. Started off on the right foot!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

That's SO cool!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Really?

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yes, really. first music radio station.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@surlechapeau You made an amazing discovery!

@lifeeternal5609 Жыл бұрын

Ironic, that you're covering "eyes without a face" while interviewing the "awesome" Mr. Steve Stevens while he is wearing his iconic glasses which give us a "face without eyes".. Love Him, and You, Adam ... keep'em coming. God Bless!!

@patricktelles6874 Жыл бұрын

My opinion, one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Rebel yell eyes without a face catch my fall blue highway do not stand in the shadows the dead next door daytime drama. Did I miss anything. Just an amazing effort. Interesting to see that he’s such a down to earth guy. 1984 Irvine amphitheater. Rebel yell tour. What an amazing show.

@redarmysoja Жыл бұрын

I always thought Billy Idol has a very under-rated voice. I like the Jim Morrison comparison by Stevens, I always loved Jim's voice too. Steve Stevens probably doesn't get the credit he deserves as a guitar player as well.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I thought they were really good comps. He is the rock crooner of the 80s for sure.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

The 80s Jim Morrison indeed.

@roxannemoser Жыл бұрын

This guitar solo by Steve Stevens is just ear splitting. His style is so unique! Edit: Professor, how you do these interviews without fangirling is amazing! You ask great questions with class! Also, always thought Steve had an Edward Scissorhands look, or Edward Scissorhands had a Steve Stevens look, since the movie came out later.

@davearonow65 Жыл бұрын

Oh, there's definitely a little fangirling going on there.

@PROFESSOROFROCK2 Жыл бұрын

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@Uncle_Mark2600 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is awesome, way underrated, a wicked classical guitar player also

@MrMllx Жыл бұрын

Billy’s book is worth a read, he take about writing all his biggest hits

@robertbright947 Жыл бұрын

As I recall at the time this song was the last Billy Idol to receive a lot of airplay - this is also a few years before Duran Duran had their last charting song which was also a ballad - it seemed like a number of acts of that era delivered some of their best work when they were winding down. Maybe a new ‘Swansong’ category?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Duran Duran were charting well into the early 90s.

@robertbright947 Жыл бұрын

As I recall (with a Google assist) the last top ten Duran Duran song was Come Undone in April 1993 - and this Billy Idol song Eyes Without a Face came out in 1983 but I swear I didn’t hear it on the radio that much until later in the decade like 1988 or so. Must be a Mandela effect.

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@ChrystalMagic Жыл бұрын

I listened to Rebel Yell lp first thing in the morning ever day all through high school. I saw Billy and Steve live last month. I got same elated chills I always got since seeing them live the first time 40 years ago. Steve had 2 solo sets that were just as amazing as he's always been. The interlude in Eyes without a face is my all time favorite riff. Loved this Revelation. Well done Prof!

@elizabethingram9784 Жыл бұрын

The guitar in this song is fantastic, I also really like the BI spoken word section. Great work on that song. BI fan 4ever

@kelligrimm8512 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that song. And the French chorus is just haunting. It's amazingly beautiful.

@sdpnz Жыл бұрын

I was still around kindergarten age, maybe younger, when I first heard this song. It always takes me back to those simple/awesome times.

@noone_inparticular Жыл бұрын

This band holds a place in my memories for sure so this was an amazing interview to watch!

@roscoemuttley Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is totally underrated as a guitar player. I remember Hot in the City blasting on my cheap car stereo in my first car. Hot summer night, we might have been a bit tipsy, all 4 of us singing at the top of our lungs, sounding terrible.

@grene1955 Жыл бұрын

For all his talent, I love hearing him acknowledge all the others who were important in the creation of their music. Seems like a really cool dude you'd love to have a beer with and trade stories...

@keithreynaldo1056 Жыл бұрын

After 2 months on the road as Bill Idol's guitar tech and Bass tech (2006)I couldn't listen to an Idol song for months afterward, I just had overkill in my brain from 2 straight months of it. EXCEPT for "Eyes Without a Face". That song is my all time favorite from Billy Idol and always will be. I could listen to that song on a loop and each time enjoy it fully. It is put together so well and when Steve Steven's comes diving in with the heavy rhythm of the middle section it's like a warship cutting through a thick fog ! Frikkin' brilliant !!!

@MaxPower-zl1lc Жыл бұрын

Billy & Steve. Rocks Dynamic Duo still kicking it today! 🎶👊🏻

@Frakk_69 10 ай бұрын

I got ready for school every morning blaring this album (sorry parents). I was rocking a Billy Idol hairstyle at 15. Loved every song on this album but my favorites were Blue Highway, (Do Not) Stand in the Shadows, and Flesh for Fantasy. Stevens is a legend!

@oiramsq73 Жыл бұрын

In a day and age dominated by social media and pop-up influencers Steve Stevens is the REAL DEAL. He’s not just a talented writer and guitar player, he’s a genuine link to the development of the guitar and rock music in general. If you played jazz or blues music to kids today they’d think they were listening to something ancient, they don’t understand how swing or bubble-gum music or (what we used to call) “oldies radio” STILL effects how songs are written. Steve Stevens is that bridge. Maybe, just maybe one kid out of one thousand will see this video and listen to him explain the process and then listen to something recorded BEFORE 2020 (😅😅😅)… and maybe THAT kid will be the one to bring it all forward one more generation. Thank you for these videos - they are not just fascinating but also valuable.

@kxrv6629 Жыл бұрын

Love Billy Idol. Got married in 1983 and wanted two songs played at the reception- White Wedding and Modern Love. Fortunately, at least the band knew White Wedding

@Lisa-dn2gx Жыл бұрын

Both of my parents listened to the Benny Goodman, Nat King Cole style of music but would also listen to Country & the latest music coming out with my brothers & sister during the 60's & 70's then with me during the 70's & 80's. There wasn't a issue as my parents loved music, different types & singing along with EXCEPT when my dad got home from a hard day & wanted to just sit & watch something on TV then I'd get the typical "turn that crap down the bass is rattling the walls"!! I'd laugh every time, even now all these years later. After losing my daddy in 2001, a day hasn't passed that I don't think about him. This channel brings back some loving memories that are cherished & THE BEST 2 decades in music, Thank you for keeping it going!!

@angeleyes5186 Жыл бұрын

Steve is an amazing player/writer. Still love listening to Billy Idol. Saw him in concert when he was playin with Vince Neil. Most under rated player who made Billy’s songs what they are. Iconic.

@nascarfan824 Жыл бұрын

Easily the greatest song in the Billy Idol catalogue, and also easily the greatest, "I forgot about this song" of all time. Deep and timeless. Thank you for covering this one, Professor.

@berthebornu4007 Жыл бұрын

LOL I'm French and all these I never realized she's singing in French. Great song, great music.

@thetitleisours1 Жыл бұрын

This song takes me back to college, making the rounds of the bars in town, laughing with friends

@fr3rdsky Жыл бұрын

I was happy to find out “Eyes Without a Face”was the song. Great interview!

@brucejr.5833 Жыл бұрын

Hall of Fame guitarist no question. Thank you for this interview.

@mikeburgess6606 Жыл бұрын

Possibly the best Steve Stevens interview ever! Thank You!

@paulklanseck4300 Жыл бұрын

What a great interview! I graduated HS in 84, and this song brings back so many memories!

@billmiller9332 Жыл бұрын

I love his lead on "catch my fall" underrated song!

@BradYaeger Жыл бұрын

Steve's contributions on Billies songs can not be underestimated . There is no "Steve Stevens" signature sound . It's alway something unique to each song that becomes it's own additional hook. This is rare for most players . They tend to stick to one thing. In fact when I was looking for a lead guitarist myself I said flat out I was looking for my Steve Stevens.