I'm sorry but "Pretty women walkin' with gorillas down my street" and "They say that looks don't count for much, if so there goes your proof" are both great and hilarious lines. ~Be Blessed
Agree, I was waiting for their reaction to those lines, but it appears they both were zoned out by that stage and weren't paying attention to the lyrics, slightly disappointing reaction.
also, there are thousands of songs floating around in my head, but this is one of those memorable songs that I can recall ALL of the lyrics from start to finish. So that has to say SOMETHING about how important this song is.
I'm embarrassed to admit that I've loved this song for 42 years, and I always thought the line was "They say that looks don't count for much and so they don't shampoo"... I'll crawl back under my rock now.
The funny part for me was my girlfriend, whom I just started dating, and her name is Jeanne. I love this song and it makes me smile every time I hear it. ☺️
@@romeopuquir6803 it means that the guy isn't good looking so he proves looks don't count for much (other things like physique or money etc count more)
@@sopyleecrypt6899 Then awareness that getting dumped, at any age hurts, would be helpful. Not to mention the fact that many songs aren’t written from a first person perspective. The subject of this song is likely just a character of the artists imagination. Also begs the question…How is pain or confusion from getting jilted by a lover an immature subject…But Whole Lotta Rosie isn’t? Adults just aren’t as adult unfortunately, as you think they are when you’re young.
@@jlsage4059way. These guys can’t relate to the song not because they don’t understand heartbreak but because a man expressing possessive jealousy about a woman has fallen out of fashion compared with 1979.
From Songfacts: A minimalist New Wave song recorded with his band, "Is She Really Going Out With Him" was Joe Jackson's amusing commentary on hot girls hooking up with butt-ugly dudes. Jackson makes this clear in the marvelous opening line, "Pretty women out walking with gorillas down my street." In a Songfacts interview with Joe Jackson, he explained that the song was written with a humor that was lost on some listeners. Said Jackson: "That is just one of those songs that started with the title. I heard that phrase somewhere and I thought that could be a kind of funny song about gorgeous girls going out with monsters. It just started from there. It was just a funny song, or supposed to be funny. It was a great surprise to me when some people interpreted it as being angry."
Thanks! I love this clarification... Joe also says modestly in the song "I kid myself, I look real smooth" highlighting his confusion why "Is she really going out with him?"
I was in 8th or 9th grade when it came out and sometimes felt like a goon, so I understand the feeling.. but I also understood the humor behind it. I didn't take it seriously.
"Steppin' Out" should be on your list. If you also listen to "Breaking Us in Two", you'll hear a familiar chord progression/phrase resolution that is used in both songs. And, Sugar Ray had a top 40 cover of this song in 2003.
Joe is a prolific musician, arranger, songwriter, and performer. He has had a career arc through multiple genres and is still touring. His early pop/new wave stuff was fun and catchy as hell. This is a classic of his that put him on the map, but several other songs of note to check out from the same era are: Look Sharp, I’m the Man, Got the Time, Sunday Papers, It’s Different For Girls, On the Radio, Fools in Love…whoops, that’s more than several! I saw him once back in 1982 and more recently in 2019…great shows both times, the dude just keeps on giving…😎
"Is she really going out with him?" is one of the most universally relatable sentiments for young men, yes even well into their 20s, I can think of. At least it was in 1979. The fact that you guys don't get that blows my mind.
I think there's a 'lost in translation' element to this too. Back then, in the UK, 'going out' didn't just mean going out on a date, it meant that you were in an exclusive and potentially serious and long term relationship.
"They say that Looks don't count for much... and there goes your proof" Best line Joe ever wrote. Joe Jackson came from a working class English background, and it is reflected in the song. They still had massive housing "Projects" called council flats, where everyone was fairly similar in background although beginning to diversify more as the years passed.
I have been listening to this song for decades and still love it. They should have read the lyrics to better appreciate the composition and imagery. “Pretty women out walking with gorillas down my street. From my window I’m staring while my coffee goes cold.”
@@dennisvincent94 I always loved that line, too. First album, first hit. I did not expect the huge amount of creative greatness to follow. But that was the first of his lyrics I heard, and the first thought was "Jeez, this guy is not singing 'baby baby baby' songs here. Turned out to be a hell of an understatement.
I disagree. I think that is a universal sentiment. “She was mine, but now she’s with THAT guy?!” Yes, do Steppin’ Out, for sure! Joe Jackson is a guy to study. Very smart. Very talented. Very bold. Very cynical too…
You have to remember that 'going out with someone' in the UK means a committed boyfriend/girlfriend relationship and not just a date. And I'm nearly 56 and still have those wtf 'Is she really going out with him' moments'! This song was massive in the UK when I was 16. Great song, great band.
Joe Jackson had a unique sound and a string of excellent hits in the early 80's. Soulful, melancholy and bittersweet characterize his sound. Jazz influenced. His 3 biggest hits really take me back to very specific times and places.
If you want a Joe Jackson “banger”, you have to do “I’m the Man”. But everything else mentioned here is great, I’ve been a big fan of his since day one (graduated high school in 1986).
I agree, i personally didnt think either of the 3 song choices are really down A&A's alley, although all are great songs...but they would appreciate the base driven rockers like I'm the Man, One More Time, Throw it Away, Sunday Papers, Pretty Girls (the earlier 2 albums, before the later stuff, which i also love but is obviously a different style)
A gorilla is/was a term in the 1970s in Britain for a big ugly 'bloke' (man/guy). A gorilla, an ape, probably uneducated. That's the whole point of the song. How can a beautiful woman like that be going out with a dumb ugly ape like him? It has nothing to do with geeks (we didn't even have the term geek in the UK in the '70s, we imported it/absorbed it later from the US influence). Nor anything to do with (sporting) jocks.
@@richardctaylor79 My dad was British and he always called my brother a gorilla when he was acting like a fool. Actually, my brother was a big jock too!
A rock star writing lyrics that are romantically immature? Have you ever met a rock star? Plus, most rock songs are likely written for teenage boys and young adult males with stunted maturity.
I think you're underestimating the value of giving voice to our most petty, craven, human instincts. It allows us all to recognize it in ourselves and remember nobody is perfect.
I cant believe no one has mentioned "You can't get what you want (til you know what you want)!! Great catchy tune and the live performances are fantastic!!👍🏻✌🏼💯
Have you never had someone you were interested in, an ex involved with someone else or even a friend, and you thinking, "You picked that person? Seriously?" I thought everyone had been there at least once.
Also applies to life in the Friend Zone. You're always the one she cries to, always the one she runs to, and the one she cuddles with during scary movies. And just when you're certain she wants you, she turns up with a new boyfriend who is no deeper than Matt Dillon's character in Little Darlings. And you think, again and again, "Is she really going out with HIM!?" I think that's a common scenario no matter what year it is.
It's probably hard for you guys to grasp how revolutionary this was in the late 70s. A time of disco with overdone arrangements with strings and horns and background singers. Or violent, noisy punk rock... the tuneful, melodic sparseness of this song was really a head-turner ( and actually pretty daring based on the context of the times) It was like a whisper in a crowded room
Jackson was artistically restless and widely explored musical styles. But was always a great songwriter with a topnotch ear for melodies. Other songs to check out: Look Sharp, One More Time, Steppin' Out, You Can't Get What You Want, and Breaking Us In Two.
@@rollomaughfling380 after this, I don't think A&A get sarcasm, irony or self deprecation, so I am loathe to suggest anything except maudlin hits of the 70s. Feelings, perhaps? Or You Light Up My Life?
Steppin' Out is not a banger, however it is for me the most interesting song of his. If you want a banger, try Look Sharp or Got the Time, which was later covered by Anthrax.
I'd say this is the third best Joe Jackson song of his three big hits I remember. I think "Steppin' Out" and "Breaking us in Two" are both better, musically anyway. The lyrics in this one are pretty good.
i would say his four songs captured a vibe of the times instantly transported back when i hear. breaking us in two, stepping out, is she really going out with him and im the man.
Look Sharp was an album I played in college and it was one of those rare albums you can listen to the whole thing over and over and still love it. Full album deal. 😁
It was a cool song in 1979, and fit in perfectly with the New Wave that was emerging. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that sometimes the singer is not the actual protagonist of the song, it's a character. And Stepping Out is 100x better.
I love Joe Jackson! A style all his own. "Different For Girls" is a great one. Before this started, I wrote in live comments that I thought you may not like it.
Music is subjective. I personally love this nostalgic tune. I also love all kinds of music. It doesn’t have to be a head banger to be good. These guys are taking time to react to all kinds of genres. Much respect.
Jim Croce sang a song about similar feelings but was way more maudlin about it (In fairness to Jim, he was being self deprecating as well, but A&A were filled with the tears, so they took it as maudlin). This one is funny. The singer is poking fun at himself as much as he is dissing the dudes Jeanie is with. I think these lyrics are too subtle for you.
Thank you for saying what I thought. Joe is obviously being facetious, but is also surfacing feelings that adults still have even though they know it sounds juvenile to express it.
Yeah, Croce is also being self deprecating in a diffrent way. But even the humor on that song was lost on them. They thought it was reason to cry, for Pere's sake!!?
Wow... listening to that conversation I'm thinking "what the hell are you guys talking about??" ... nuance and irony are not being grasped here. You want maudlin, self deprecation? Nothing beats Morrissey.
btw... was checking out some Dream Syndicate and immediately recognized the song Medicine Show from Medicine Show. I don't remember where or when (probably decades ago), but i've definitely heard that one. Don't think I had heard anything else off that album
1979 - honestly, after hearing nothing but disco on the radio for 3 years straight-any rock was appreciated " my sharona" " just what I needed" all stood out like a sore thumb. We were starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Steppin Out is a completely different kind of music and attitude. It's more like a refined jazzy sound, and the musicianship is top notch
That's exactly it. Good call. When new wave and punk arrived it was such a flippin' relief that guitar was back, because it was so de-emphasized in disco. I thought Joe Jackson represented some of the best of the new wave.
This rolled up on the "Random" radio station my daughter listens to in the car. She has it on her play list now. It is one of her favorites. She is 15. Enjoy. Just a fun song. Remember singing along with it in the car with my friends and laughing.
"Look Sharp!" was his debut album and it's well worth diving in to if you continue to explore "New Wave" music as you are with Blondie, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, The Police, The Cars, etc. It's really a tremendous album; one of my favorites as far as New Wave is concerned.
Steppin’ Out is superior to this song. But I did know a lot of guys in college who related to this song. Girls were going for shallow, preppy jocks instead of “regular joes” like them. As far as I know, no puppy kickers in my group… 🤣
Steppin’ Out will feel more accessible to you guys and it was a huge hit, too. But Joe Jackson is not everyone’s cup of tea but that’s ok - what makes music interesting is the artists that explore and try things out. One of my favorites by him is Real Men which was covered by Tori Amos, too.
You’re right that the sentiment of the song is immature, and Joe is completely self-aware on how that is. If you explore the Joe rabbit hole you’ll find he’s extremely clever in his songwriting and this wasn’t just a petulant stab at girls who don’t like him. He is a highly talented musician and lyricist who took a sophisticated approach to the punk rock era that he was in, like Ian Dury and The Blockheads. And if you go further, whilst I’d say Steppin’ Out is worth listening to, the production is going to get on Alex’s nerves.
You're also right in that he is a very credible musician and a very intelligent man. The Ian Dury comparison was a good one, although different styles, similar views.
@@craigedwards2940 Look Sharp is a great debut album. Joe took the approach of ‘No Guitar Solos’ and pushed Graham Maby to take the front foot with a very dominant bass tone and role.
Smart, sharp, sophisticated though a little quirky, Joe earned a place in my heart the minute I heard this song. This was my introduction to new wave and thus began my preoccupation at the honorable age of thirteen. If you want to give your ears a workout, listen to “Friday” (his best song IMO), “Got the Time”, and “Look Sharp”. With these three you’ll also hear how fast, tight, and strong his band was. Graham Maby - such a fine bass player. Graham was basically the lead guitar player - on bass. Thanks!🔥
Agreed the bass in his songs were excellent and usually memorable. The album Look Sharp! is really really good. My favorite track is actually One More Time, but it never gets the love that this one gets (not that this one doesn't deserve love). My first brush with JJ was Steppin' Out... gorgeous repeating synth line in that one. It's also a major trigger for certain high school memories, but that's purely anecdotal lol
I love the fact that I can go several weeks without watching and then when I come back there’s multiple songs I want to see you review. Oh and your never to old to feel that way about watching someone you love walk away from you. Must be nice to always be loved.
Ooo. Good one. You know the part where the drums just start slamming? I actually got so into that one time I bruised the pad of my hand from playing armchair drums too hard.
I always interpreted it as a humorous take on himself. He being thin and wirey, "watching all the gorillas waking down my street." Meaning, large, unintelligent Neanderthal types getting all the girls. An adolescent emotion for sure, but one that stays with you into adulthood as well. And since when do rock stars act their age anyways? Much love 💚 💚
This is one of those songs that you like because it's catchy and you find yourself grooving to it. It's different when you're listening to it with a critique mindset.
Joe is one of five artists that I consider “geniuses,” the others being Todd Rundgren, Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters and Pete Townshend. You can’t go wrong with Joe! You guys are taking this song too seriously. It’s tongue in cheek! I hope this doesn’t prevent you from checking out more of his stuff, especially his later stuff.
@@fredhall6525 they don't get sarcasm, irony or self deprecation. Jim Croce sang about the same tpoic and they started bawling. Maudlin is more their style I guess.
My thoughts before watching their reaction and review was they weren’t going to think much of the song musically. The slight reggae beat, and it not having much variation. I never thought they’d be offended by these lyrics. Now I know.
@@susanklasinski1805 I am getting the sense that they do not like or appreciate rock music in which the bass is the lead instrument instead of the guitar. I might be wrong, but that seems to be one of the main differences between a lot of new wave music and classic rock: the bass often plays the melody or is out front and the guitar is also used as a rhythm instrument as often as not. It's very danceable music, usually with a strong groove. I'm not sure these guys dance (funk music, anyone?) or appreciate good grooves. Either that or this format doesn't lend itself to music that's meant for dancing.
@@burmajones803 I think you’re right. I mistakenly thought maybe they’re ready to explore different sounds, but once again proven wrong. They’re perpetually stuck on the seventies. I was going to say seventies guitar-prominent rock, but they’re really digging the soft radio hits now as well. I don’t hate the seventies. I even don’t mind the pop hits sprinkled in here and there, as change is good, and those songs have their place too. But I figured they’d have moved on to different decades now, or at least different genres. I thought they’d be more forward-thinking at this point. I guess I really don’t know what I figured the purpose of their channel was. I originally thought they’d be interested to hear how sounds changed over the years, or hear the influence on today’s music, but I now know I’m wrong.
When you're dealing with late 70s/early 80s punk/new wave acts, usually the hits are more poppy while the real bangers are the deeper cuts on the albums. For instance Brass in Pocket by the Pretenders is not a banger, but Mystery Achievement is. This is also very true of Joe Jackson. My guess is you would be much more inclined to like a song like Got the Time or Throw It Away or Look Sharp or I'm the Man or Beat Crazy than this song or either of the other songs that were on the poll.
YES! Probably one of the truest, THE funniest lines ever.....and I mean it is the opening line of the song.... I love this whole song BECAUSE of that line!
If you want a banger by Joe Jackson, check out ”I’m the Man” or ”Got the Time”. They’re more punk/rock vibes. Also, ”It’s Different for Girls” is my favourite song by him
Check out "One More Time", "Sunday Papers", "Look Sharp", and "Fools in Love", all also from the same album as this one, as well as "Breaking Us in Two", "Cancer", and the often mentioned "Steppin' Out".
There was a little bit of a cottage industry with these sort of songs around that time. "My Best Friend's Girl" from The Cars, followed by "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", then "Jessie's Girl" from Rick Springfield.
@@alexjbennett1017 So great to have a brilliant composer working with such a simple set of tools. Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals, and, OK, occasionally a melodica. Minimal obvious overdubs. Rock and roll, but *smart* rock and roll. I played in a high school garage band in the '80s that covered "I'm the Man" and "Different for Girls."
It’s different for girls is probably one of the best songs of that era. It’s actually a little intense if you aren’t ready for it. It was also Joe’s highest charting single in the UK.
You guys are not quite there. The narrator is positively stewing in his resentment of successful guys. He fully recognizes it for what it is. He knows its not right. But he still feels it.
These days it has just a hint of entitlement and Incel to it, which might be what is making them a bit uncomfortable. Some things just don’t age well 🤷🏻♀️
I must admit, I was looking forward to the two of you dissecting the music and instruments a bit more. This was part of "New Wave", maybe a off-shoot of punk, and was a different style than soft/hard/acid rock. Instead, I was informed that this song had sixth-grade lyrics by someone who seems to have never been dumped, and could not see the humor in it. Wow. Sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised to see the two of you "get it" with a particular song, but the rails went a different direction than you went. :) Maybe this wasn't the best JJ song to start with, after all... I do enjoy your channel, and have a great day and a great life... :D
1979, the height of new wave, two-tone ska, and post punk sound. In fact, 1978-1981 is the sweet spot for this music if you want to hear the best those genres have to offer. A smorgasbord of great songs/bands to choose from, way too many to list here. However, I really would like to mention the Jam. An amazing trio that made amazing music (another great bass player). You cannot go wrong with anything by the Jam. Two-toned ska was a big scene in the UK and several disbursed pockets in the US. Top three bands in this niche were the Beat (aka English Beat), Madness, and the Specials. Could be really cool to get to songs from all three. Then perhaps you could circle back to Joe Jackson and listen to “Beat Crazy” that gently mocks this movement in its exact style.
It really was a great era in music, so much promise, so many interesting sounds. Punk had reset rock and suddenly everything was possible. Music was free back then and it seemed like musically you could try anything, from the wild post-punk of The Swell Maps to bubbly pop (which a lot of new wave was, and more fun for it). I really wish they'd do Eton Rifles by the Jam!
I was running into the summer before Jr. High when this came out, and in an era that busted out The Knack, Cheap Trick, Prince, The Police, The Jam, Devo, and the cream of Disco PLUS the first hit stirrings of rap & hip hop, this single was THE single of summer ‘79. I loved it. There was an oil crisis then, and I remember being in line for hours getting gas and switching the stations to hopefully catch it again. It just sounded great - fresh, unfussy, sharp and kind of funny with a great melody and dynamite groove. For me, it smells of chlorine, coconut suntan lotion and pre-teen longing.
Loved reading this memory. It is a great pop song, no matter what anybody on this channel says. That song comes on at a party and everyone sings the look over there--WHERE? part of it. Fun tune.
A&A thought about the meaning too much. It was written to get airplay, and it certainly did, but it nis no where near musically the best Joe has to offer. His bass player, Graham Maby, is amazing and songs like "On Your Radio" and "Friday" are upbeat rockers that feature him. Dig deeper guys! Joe Jackson has a lot more to offer than this radio friendly tune.
1979 England: Post-Punk and early New Wave. Joe Jackson and others we’re combining the minimalism of punk with an easier, less aggressive sound. Early New Wavers also included humor to set themselves apart from the anger of punk and the seriousness of Led Zeplinesque Rockers.
Right. Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello are musical peers and both took a similar path at first and both are now recognized as prolific songwriters/performers of that generation.
"I heard that phrase somewhere and I thought that could be a kind of funny song about gorgeous girls going out with monsters. It just started from there. It was just a funny song, or supposed to be funny. It was a great surprise to me when some people interpreted it as being angry." - Joe Jackson, Songfacts, 2012
Joe's early albums are outstanding. Beyond you over analyzing the lyrics, as a teen, you would have heard it differently. If you want a great world view opinion of the day that still applies, Right and Wrong is a good tune and lyrics.
@@susanklasinski1805 They *moralized* the lyrics, and actually, became kind of preachy in their analysis! Heck, even if Joe *was* simply writing from his own experience, and saying, "Why does that woman want to be with that man, when she could be with me?"-- even mature adults *sometimes do have* those thoughts and feelings, lol! They're not exclusive to incels! :-)
@@christianman73 Preach! I left another comment somewhere that I think they've never been dumped. Otherwise they would understand how it feels to see the girl with another guy for the first time. And you are correct, this was not an autobiographical song. Joe wrote in the style of kitchen sink realism - the imagined perspective of another every day average Joe (a Joe other than himself).
Finally some kick ass, cool music from Joe Jackson. When everyone was getting sick of the same 'ol classic arena rock blah blah blah of the late 70s, Punk dropped radio-friendly New Wave. I understand your lukewarm-to-negative reactions to New Wave and the post Punk bands of the 80s. A lot of people (many on this channel I'll wager) who cherish the 60s flower power and 70s classic aor formats didn't take kindly to it either. It's a totally different vibe. A different sound. A different way of transmitting meaning through lyrics. I would just suggest keeping an open mind and ear when/if you explore the 80s further. And really, if you ever want to understand the evolution of Rock n Roll, the 80s is an essential (for me, THE essential) link in the chain.
BTW the bassist in Jackson's band, Graham Maby, gives the best album long bass performances in the history of rock music on Look Sharp and I'm The Man. Every song on those 2 albums has slamming bass, incredible.
One thing I’ve learned from these reactions is your first reaction is always surface. Even though you do catch depth sometimes, it’s usually only instrument depth. Takes a few listens for the genius of some songs to sink in.
Gentleman...I clocked out on my break just to tell you how much of a banger Steppin' Out is. It was least and hidden in my brain for like 20 years until a friend unlocked it for me. Impeccable vocal melodies.
"Steppin' Out" is still on heavy rotation in my household. Always liked the "They say that looks don't count for much If so, there goes your proof..." swipe. lol
It is the age-old pretty girl always dates the beefy, stupid, yet good looking guys..(still, even after high-school) and guys like me (not beefy or good looking) still sit in unbelief and alone. lol Still a good song that stood out amongst the 'rock' scene and helps define the era with some versatility and fun.
A much better song from 1966 is Mr Dieingly Sad. by the Critters. The melody, the lyrics, very Beach Boys sound -a -like but better than most BB tunes. Stepping Out is Jackson's first song and best. Period.
You guys are interpreting the song as if the singer is earnest. It was supposed to be cynical, satirical. In context other great songs on the album in a similar vein were Sunday Papers, Look Sharp, Got the Time, etc. Joe’s serious/earnest songs were It’s Different For Girls, Stepping Out, Slow Song. He tended to toggle back and forth between both voices.
I always thought the line “is she really going out with him…” had a little heartbreak in it and that line in particular he was referring to maybe a break up where he’s having to look at his ex, who he may still be hung up on, dating other guys.
This was one of those songs where you couldn't help singing along. I was still enjoying it when I went to college in '81.The lyrics are true, they paint a vivid picture and they are easy to catch and remember. That's it. Not too deep. Everyone has had that feeling. I think it goes beyond "middle school" even if we don't care to admit it.
This song was way cooler than I remember from hearing on the radio back in the day. I enjoyed it a lot more this time around than I thought I would. It definitely has that sort of New Wave vibe to it, like other songs of the day -- for some reason it kind of brings to mind "Cruel to Be Kind" and "My Sharona," even though those are both very different songs.
Gentlemen, I was in high school when this song came out and I believe he was singing to my generation. I thought of the song more than a few times during my dating back in the days.
Funny how Andy said it felt like a middle school song, because to me it was, as I was in middle school when this song came out! I still love the song for nostalgic reasons!
There is one thing that really, really puzzles me about this reaction-- the *surprisingly scolding and moralizing* reaction to the lyrics, when, to me and so many other people, they are very relatable! Andy and Alex, have you never had a really great, cool, female friend who continually goes out with guys who treat her terribly, and you just find yourself thinking, "Something is going wrong around here! She is such a great person, and I get that she and I are just friends, and we'll probably never be more than that, even if I might wish that we could be, but why won't she at least kick this jerk to the curb, and find *some guy* who treats her well?" I'm not some incel here (I'm in a serious relationship, and even if I were single, I just don't subscribe to the incel mindset), but when I heard these lyrics decades ago, in my early twenties, they were *instantly relatable* to me, and I wasn't stuck in some "blame everybody else" mindset in my twenties, and I'm definitely not, today. I'm a member of Gen X. We don't tend to be "blame everybody else" finger-pointers or crybabies. There are obviously *exceptions to that general rule* in my generation, but usually, in my experience, we're made of tougher stuff than that! :-)
@@ashyclaret Actually, their reaction here, to the lyrics in this song, really surprised me, because usually, they *don't have* such a quick and negative reaction. I'm not sure if you were trying to imply this sarcastically, but they're *not* mean or arrogant guys at all, from everything that I've seen on this channel. Honestly, If I had had more friends like them, in person, when I was in my twenties, I probably would have been less of a snob and a jerk about music myself! :-)
OK guys back in the day " are you going with her/him or are you going out with her/him was standard language. This is a great song by JJ. I guess you just had to be around in that time.
There is a 1979 concert with this band on RU-vid. From a BBC concert series called "Goes To College". So "Joe Jackson Goes To College." Some other great concerts with that format, too. Police, Tom Petty, etc. Anyway, you get to watch Graham playin' some perfect bass. And the show is very good in general.
Finally!!! Really JJ is superb. This album is timeless. The bass on this album is killer. Every song is excellent as is his second album. PS: THANK YOU FOR TAKING MY DOLLAR EVERY MONTH - been subscribed since the beginning. You guys get me through my cardio workouts with the full albums. 💕
Hi guys. This album is loaded with gems. Sunday Papers, One more time, Throw it away, Fools in love, Look Sharp. I wore the grooves off this album in college. Definitely worth a deeper dive.
