Who's listening to Pat Benatar in 2020? If you are, you've got great taste!!

She's a legend. Full stop. No need for the qualifier of female legend. Just legend.

Just the other day I got shouted down for naming her when asked for best female singers. Despite her talent, she's just criminally underrated. This is.... vindicating.

At 5'1", my daughter is often self-conscious about her height. So I introduced her to Pat Benatar: proof that a diminutive stature cannot hold back charisma and raw power. 🙂 Great stuff as always, Prof!

Professor, it kills me that these so called experts saw it fit not to accept Pat Benatar into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class after the fans voted her second overall for most deserving of induction. It’s a disgrace, and the people who run the Hall of Fame owe her a HUGE apology.

I remember when heartbreaker came out. I knew right away this was a smash. No woman really rocked like Pat did. This was immediately recognizable. Personally, my favorite Pat Benatar is a song few ever talk about but it was no doubt a genuine hit and to me is as signature a Benatar song as any. It's called Fire and Ice. I would suggest you listen to it if you have never heard it. No, it's not the song that you think about when you think Pat Benatar, but if you give this song a chance, you will not only love it, you will see that it defines her as well as any song she sings. Give it a shot friends. I promise you'll love it.

Neil Geraldo is so underrated, some of his solos are amazing, especially the Hit Me With Your Best Shot solo

I'm 55, so I'm in the late 70's early 80's teen category. Pat, along with Ann & Nancy Wilson were the ladies and music that I fell in love with . I would love to see Pat Benatar and Martina McBride do a duo.

I'm not sure if there was ever a better singer when it came to double-tracking her vocals. The sound is just mind-blowing.

“Promises in the Dark” is my favorite Pat tune. Plus she and Neil wrote it. Tough to pick 5 from that massive catalog.

I always loved the guitar solo in “Jessie’s Girl” ...come to find , its Neil Giraldo. He does have a knack for those perfect fills. His guitar work , Pats voice and Myron Grombacher on drums was a killer combo. So powerful.

I had to make a left turn while going to tractor-trailer school and my instructor says "make sure you go wide I don't need you hitting Pat Benatar's tour bus". Confused I asked how he knew it was her bus. "She's sitting in the passenger seat." I didn't realize her concert was that night. No, I didn't hit her bus.

Pat Benatar was/is my 80's Crush for years, In the Blondie v. Benatar Debate, I am totally Team Benatar.

She has such a tough image, but seems like a genuinely nice person.

We Belong is "angelic"; the best word to describe it!

"We Live For Love" got me from the first time I ever heard it, and it still rings in my head. Brilliant!

My daughter was born in '86. About ten years ago she was trying to find music she remembered hearing her folks play when she was a kid. She hummed a few bars, and I played "Heartbreaker". She remembered hearing that when she was (very) young and remembered it all that time. A new fan! Thanks for the great content.

Pat Benatar is a legend. She and her band are a huge part of the 80's. I thank her for the wonderful memories her music has given me.

Duuude...you MAY well have the BEST rock T-Shirt collection we've ever seen.

Pat and Neal are cute as hell together. I worked security for them on one tour. She is tiny! My first night on the tour I saw a tiny female off to the side. I asked the crew chief: "What is that little kid doing back here?". Pat just looked at me and, with a playful smile on her face, winked. God she can sing and she's one of the greatest people that I ever worked with.

Whatever happened to the entire tribe of rock chicks? Those strong women who demanded attention whether jilted or desirous... Pat Benator, Chrissie Hynde, Ann Wilson, Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox, Debbie Harry, Bonnie Raitt, Bonnie Tyler and later Melissa Etheridge, Shirley Manson, Dolores O'Riordan, Alanis Morrisette, early Sheryl Crow and many, many others. I guess the last bonafide female rock singer we had was Amy Lee of Evanescence. It's tragic that this entire genre has vanished from the mainstream music world especially when gender related issues are being discussed more than ever. We need to bring female grit right back into the music business, all the ladies mentioned above were such strong, confident, inspirational role models. Thank you for featuring Pat Benator, Ann Wilson, Kate Bush and Tina Turner. Looking forward to the others esp Stevie Nicks and Melissa Etheridge, my favorites!

my 5er HM - We Belong 5, Little Too Late 4. Heartbreaker 3. Invincible 2. Treat Me Right 1. All Fired Up

fire and ice, one of the best songs ever

She's been my all time favorite female rocker since You Better Run. I was just thinking you needed to do a segment on her.

Pat Benatar was a gift to MTV. Great artist. So many hits. I remember when that live concert from New Haven aired. Great times. Friday Night Videos was must see Tv for me. Thanks Professor.

The beat on “We Belong” is one of the most unique, incredibly powerful, and instantly visceral beats that literally grabs your insides and forces you to move! It is my all time favorite single of hers.

5: "Shadows of the Night," "Sex as a Weapon," "Fire and Ice," "Invincible," "All Fired Up."

Love all these songs. “You Better Run” should get an honorable mention because it rocks and also for the fact it was the second video to be played on MTV.

Pat Benatar - love her. Thank you for doing this segment. I’m still pissed that she was snubbed re: rock and roll hall of fame. My 5’er... 1. We Belong 2. Heartbreaker 3. Invincible 4. Treat Me Right 5. Shadows of the Night

As a victim of child abuse, Hell is for Children, both brought me to tears and gave me hope that someone saw our suffering

I’m from Canada; we always loved her. She was all over the radio in the 80’s in Toronto. Strong, beautiful singer with potent message, passionately delivered. Love her❤️

"Le Bel Age", ""One Love", "The Ooh Ooh Song", and "Hell is for Children" should have all been #1

Great Job Professor - Benatar is a revolutionary band that defined the 80's, and after all these years, their music still rings as a battle cry for all. Shout out to Spyder - because his powerful arrangements and wild guitar rifts elevated Pat's fiery vocals and made it so cool to rock to. They are so good, they don't need the Rock Hall of Fame bull$#@& ! Top 5'er 1. All Fired Up 2. Promises In the Dark 3. Fire & Ice 4. Invincible 5. Shadows of the Night

Look up Holly Knight's credits, y'all. She's quite a legend, herself, and could have her own episode. Great episode, Professor.

THE best female rock singer EVER. Her late 70s - early 80s will never be topped by anyone. Her pairing with Giraldo was miraculous.

I liked her cover of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" too

I so appreciate the trip through music of the 70’s & 80’s which is the soundtrack to my childhood.

Cyndi Lauper and Pat Benatar are my two favorite women artist of the 1980's, and of all-time. I got a hell of a lot of respect for the likes of Madonna, Lady GaGa, and other pioneering woman in the business. However, Cyndi and Pat just got that "something special" factor that draws me to their infinite tallents. :-). Thanks a million Professor! :-)

Why is no one mentioning “Looking For a Stranger”??? One of the greatest queens of rock track from the 80s.

I saw Pat Benatar in Sept 2021. I had seen her about 14 years ago as well. She is BETTER now than she was back then! She was amazing!! Neil Geraldo is so under rated as a guitarist!! Totally blew us away!

Love Pat Benatar. She was my first concert -- 1983, the Get Nervous tour. Red Rider (Lunatic Fringe) was the opener. Great show.

"Painted Desert" one of the best songs EVER !!!

Being a young teenager being fully introduced to 80’s pop rock, Pat Benatar was one of the first artists I couldn’t stop listening to from her first big single “Heartbreaker” to every song she released. She not only was the staple of the 80’s female artists but to the music of the 80’s and beyond. I love her style and I love her passion. One of the greatest ever.

In 1988-89 I was in the US Navy. My ship's leadership was terrible. My first line supervisor used physical assaults' and the threat of assaults' as a form of discipline. I was closer to suicide than I have ever been in my life. A friend dragged me to a Pat Benatar concert. The songs, "All Fired Up" and Too Long a Soldier were life changing. They became an anthem of strength. I would listen to them on my Walkman in my rack (bed). It helped me. It helped me survive and find strength I didn't know I had. Thank you for the video.

I think she covered Mellencamp's, "I Need A Lover"

Goosebumps when the choir kicks in on 'We Belong'. I'll never forget seeing the vid to 'Love is a Battlefield' for the first time. I was glued to the screen.

1. We Live for Love - The first song I ever heard from Pat. I was blown away by her soaring vocals! This song will forever be my first love. 2. Le Bel Age - Neil said, “Song always felt a little incomplete to me.” As for me, I love it just as it is! 3. One Love (Song for the Lion) - Co-written by Myron. It’s cool to see drummers actually doing more than just hitting things with sticks. Beautiful song. 4. All Fired Up - A great rocking song and a cool video as well. 5. Run Between the Raindrops - Just putting in a fav that doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

These songs were like anthems growing up. I met the woman that would be my wife of going on 33 years when these songs were popular. 'we belong together' comes up in my Playlist in my car and I still can't get through the whole song without crying. Thank you Pat for enhancing our relationship.

Benatar Top 5 * We live for love * Shadows of the Night * We Belong * Love is a Battlefield * Wuthering Heights

Okay. My #1 would have to be Pat's interpretation of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights. Her vocal range soars. Kate sounds whispy and ethereal, a sad spirit. Pat sounds like she could drag Heathcliff into eternity with her! Awesome!

OMG! I love her once I heard "Treat me Right". I was working at McDonalds near my High School Grover Cleveland in Queens NY. What memories. ❤️❤️🥰

I just found this professor of rock and I wanna say how excited I am that she is finally in 2022 Going in to the rock and roll hall of fame way to go pat and Neil.

It’s common knowledge that the Hall is a joke

I saw Pat live 3 times in 81, 82, and 83 in a little dance club in North Syracuse, NY (I think the name was “Club 37”). Pat and her band were serious rockers with so many hits, and these shows were some of the best I’ve ever seen! I swear Pat locked eyes with me one time, seeming to silently thank me for enthusiastically attending the show.😁 She’ll always be one of my favorites!❤️ Professor, every vlog you release is a masterpiece, thank you for all you do!

She’s earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Pat Benatar rocks! Loved her in the 80s and still listen to her today. Girl power!

Another reason for their strong appeal in the 80s other than Pat's vocal chops and her sexy image, they were able to create hard rock songs that one could dance to, too. Pat and Neil has such an impressive eclectic catalog of songs. I also envy their marriage. Love Holly, too. Wrote songs that I like for other artists. Heart, Lita Ford, to name a couple.

Great capsule collection. Like many aspiring teen girls of the time, I FULLY adopted the headband/bangs look for a couple of years.

I was 4 years old in 1980 and my parents were 22. I was so fortunate to have parents who LOVED and used their massive album collection and I know every Pat Benetar song backwards and forwards. She's every bit as important to rock music as Aerosmith, Heart, Journey, and other 80s icons. She has influenced so many over the decades and her story is one of taking life by the horns

I met Past at a book signing before a concert in our town that same evening. I could not get over how small and petite she was...soft spoken at the book signing, but, when she cut loose at the concert, it was hard to believe that such a powerful voice came out of her little body. Pat rocks!

"Talking about music is like dancing about architecture." ~ Martin Mull

"Don't let it show", "Promises in the dark"

I was living in Ohio in 79-80. I was a contractor doing work in the stadium where the Cincinnati Bangle's played. I was on the upper tier doing my work when I heard instruments starting to warm up. Then microphones being ajusted, check check 123. Music started playing in short sperts. I liked what I Heard so I walked down to a Big Center Stage in the middle of the stadium. Chairs being set up around the stage. Then as I was walking closer I heard operatic scales being sung up and down. An amazing powerful female voice. Then as I was at the first tier near the floor songs started to play 30 seconds of each one before the other would start. I walked up to the side of the stage and saw this Very Beautiful Woman singing with her Amazing voice. The power was incredible. But more incredible to me was how tiny she was. It was incredible that such a small woman could have such power emanating from her body. My friend walked up and said it was Pat Benatar! I never heard of her before but have been a fan ever since. She was so beautiful and had an incredible huge smile. The concerts was sold out all weekend. My friend and I didn't have any tickets connections so I never got to see her in concert. But for and hour I was about ten feet from her and her Amazing talented band warming up for that evenings concert. I was still a young man, so of course I fell in Love with her. I watch KZfaq videos of Pat and her husband playing at small venues. Spider is as talented as ever and Pat is still beautiful and an incredible singer. I'll never forget that day.! I was a major concert goer back in the day. Been to some of the greatest group's live, but would love to see Pat Benatar. It's on my bucket list. Professor, you have such an amazing descriptive way to passionately tell the history of these great music icons. I appreciate your channel so much. Your interviews are so in depth for such short videos. I hope you can personally interview Pat & Spider 🕷️ someday. Thank you.

Growing up, my older brother and I never liked the same music. Pet Benatar was one of the rare exceptions. Two of my favourites didn’t make your cut: Promises in the Dark, and Fire and Ice. They really showcase PB’s talent, as they require both power and an extensive vocal range to perform. Thank you for your awesome videos!

big fan of Precious Time also that solo was beefy

And what about "Sometimes The Good Guys Finish First"? Till today I put that song to lift up my mood!

When I was around 15, I was in a Jr High Rock Band. I had the Pat look and we won 3rd place in a local Battle of the bands with her song, "Hell is for Children." We were the youngest group there. It will forever be my favorite song by her,. Because I related to the song, my emotions came through, which is probably why we ranked so high. I will forever be grateful to her for throwing light on such a hidden, much ignored, and white washed subject. Because of her beautiful voice and such amazing lyrics, I have a wonderful moment in the sun to keep me warm in my.old age. :)

I used to crank the volume up whenever I heard Pat on the radio. I used to lip sync to her songs in the mirror in my bedroom. Pat has more power passion, and conviction than any other female artist I've ever heard. I never tire of hearing her songs. I like her better than Madonna and Cindy Lauper. Listening to this brought back so many wonderful memories of my youth. Please keep up the good work. Thank you.

I love her, but Pat wasn’t the only queen of the decade. There’s Ann & Nancy Wilson, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Kate Bush, Witney Houston, Gloria Estefan, Patty Smyth, Madonna, Chrissy Hynde, The Bangles, Janet Jackson, Annie Lennox and my favorite, the high priestess of rock n’ roll, Stevie Nicks. Oh, and my Benatar Fiver? 1. We Belong 2. Love Is A Battlefield 3. Shadows Of The Night 4. You Better Run 5. Treat Me Right

Here's my Pat Benatar 5'er: 5. "We Belong" 4. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" 3. "Hell is for Children" 2. "Heartbreaker" 1. "Shadows of the Night" I also didn't know Pat listened to classical music and standards from The Great American Songbook, and wanted to become a singer after attending a Liza Manelli concert, either! Why Pat wasn't inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year is beyond me!

Heartbreaker, You Better Run, Fire And Ice, Invincible, and Love is a Battlefield were and still are my favorite Pat Benatar songs. Her sound and fashion defined my early teenage years. Saw her in concert several years ago and she can still blow a crowd away. I love these songs now more than ever.

Pat sent me a autograph 20 years ago and it's in my home studio today. She and Spyder are true heroes of mine. Needs to be on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!

I would have included 'Promises in the Dark' in the 5'er.

When everybody thought Pat was in her 20s she was actually in her 40s.

I saw Pat in concert about 8 years ago. She sung from a stool with Neil accompanying her. Just incredible! She didn't didn't a big show.

Patricia and Spider were awesome in concert. Spider was so solid and obviously standing behind her the whole time, they played that night with loverboy and journey.

1. Hell Is for Children 2. Promises In the Dark 3. Invincible 4. Precious Time 5. The Victim

She had so many great songs, I love her ballads, but the semi-twisted “Im Going to Follow You” and somewhat extrospection of “A Tuff Life” are high on my list... Note: her personal ferocity to tackle Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights”, was the same fire conviction she put into her popular and biggest hits...

It's all about "Promises in the Dark" and "Fire and Ice" for me. She is a goddess!!

She's one of my favorite singers. I am 52 years old and have listened to her since I was a teen. I am a Contralto Mezzo Soprano singer. I sing along to a few of her songs for voice exercise.

Pat goes back to her first album for me. I was 11 and blown away by what I saw on the cover of the first album. It was the second album that captured me musically at the age of 12. My 5'er: 1. Somebody's Baby (from Gravity's Rainbow) 2. Sex As A Weapon (from Seven The Hard Way) 3. Invincible (from Seven The Hard Way) 4. Love Is A Battlefield (from Live From Earth) 5. Run Between The Raindrops (from Tropico) Honorable Mentions: Kingdom Key (from Gravity's Rainbow) Love In The Ice Age (from Tropico) Precious Time (from Precious Time)

Holly Knight wrote John Waite’s “Change” didn’t she? Impressive!

Pat is undeniably a legend in music. It's one of greatest injustices in music that she is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her influence and accomplishments completely eclipse many artists already there. I've loved her for 40+ years. I distinctly remember anxiously waiting for any Pat Benatar video on MTV, especially a world premier. She ruled the airwaves and MTV. If I remember correctly, Neil said in an interview that he came up with that intro to We Belong because he wanted an intro that was immediately recognizable. He accomplished it! Professor, thanks for another great story.

I sing...In high school, the band I was in did so many Pat Benatar songs that we could have been a tribute band!! A few years ago I was in Hawaii on The Road To Hana...when the tour guide said Pat Benatar lives here, I just about cried... She defined my childhood dreams of wanting to be a rock star!!

When I was a kid Pat Benatar was so hot she could burn lava. Stunning and talented beyond belief. She made pre pubescent boys feel things they never felt before.🤣👍🥃

I use to think Stevie Nicks was the queen of 80s Pop Rock but then I realized I listen to more Pat Benatar songs than Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac songs combined.

I still listen to Gravity's Rainbow very often. When in need a pick me up "Disconnected" gives all its energy. When trapped by selfish thoughts, where dark perspectives need changing, "Kingdom Key" is my go to reset button. On occasion Kingdom Key has brought such conviction to recommit tears well up. So many great songs are found there: "Every time I Fall Back", "Somebody's Baby", "You & I", "Everybody Lay Down", the rockabilly tune "Crazy", and not to be left out the great acoustic tune "Rise".

She is the best hands down, the fact that she’s not in the hall of fame is a crime. She is from my hometown of Lindenhurst Long Island. I can listen to her albums beginning to end. She will always be my favorite. Fire and Ice is #1 in my book.

Literally stopped this video at 10 seconds to go watch Invincible.. lol okay I’m back

I first heard “hell is for children“ on the soundtrack of the movie, “American pop“.

Honestly, I think Pat represents what was good about 80s rock and pop music. Who *_couldn't_* fall in love with that voice? In the 80s, I didn't have cable tv (well, technically, I *did* have cable tv for a time, but none of the premium channels) so I've never actually seen any of Pat's music videos. All I've ever had to go on was her music and her voice. Definitely captivating.

She belongs in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. Love her & Neal, Rock icons!

“ Where’s Billie Jean? Everywhere!! “ ⚡️We Will Be Invincible! ⚡️

Heart was rocking heavy already. I love Benatar but why do we always have to pretend women weren't already there. Joplin was kicking ass before Heart.

I still really like the Tropico album. We bought it for my mom for Christmas in 84, and listened to it while driving on a family trip. There's just something about that album that takes me back in time instantly.

My most vivid memory of listening to Pat's music is from July 1983. I broke up with my girlfriend a day before my 18th birthday and I remember cranking up "It's a Little Too Late" from the cassette deck on my Corvette with the t-tops off as I drove the 1.5 hours to see my sister in college and go to the bars now that I was legal to drink. Funny thing is that even though it's been over 40 years and we've both moved on to other relationships, we still keep in touch.

HELL IS FOR CHILDREN has always been what I considered Pat Benatars greatest song ever. Not many people have even heard of it. I was so pumped to see you promote it and give it the kudos it certainly deserved. I bet lots of folks will be looking it up from your suggestion.

She was actually the first female artist EVER on MTV. Her "You Better Run" was the 2nd video every played on the channel, right after "Video Killed the Radio Star".

Wow yesterday you did my favorite guitarist who passed away and my favorite Male singer is Sammy. Then, my favorite female singer you do today, Pat Benatar. Wow Adam you amaze me. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. This will be shared; I assure you.

I saw Pat for the first time about 4 years ago at a Casino in Western Oregon. It was a pure joy to see this lady legend of Rock.