I bought 11 in January 1990, on cassette. It is February 2015, and while the cassette is long gone, I am still listening to this album in its entirety at least once or twice a week. Smithereens records are like fine wine...they get better with age :-) DiNizio is a splendid songwriter.
+BettinaBalser One of my college roomates gave me this cassette after he got the CD. I have been a fan ever since. They played a free show on the 4th of July in Kettering, Ohio years ago that got rained out. It was my one time to see them (they never came anywhere near here after that) and even though the weather ruined the show it is still a pleasant memory that I recall everytime I hear them.
I had the great privilege to meet him and hang out with him all day when he did a living room concert a few years before he passed.. His music is almost as amazing as he was as a person.
Holy crap I never knew there was a video for this song! Dinizio's gruff baritone vs. Belinda's grace... great combo for a rock duet. Dang what great memories.
I so miss being in high school in the late 80's central Texas, driving around in my 69 ford pickup, working on my Dad's farm cutting and baling hay, every Friday night in football season in the marching band, and listening to stuff like The Smithereens on tape with my friends packing the bench seat and a couple in the truck bed while going out to the lake.
I bought this CD when it came out. I love this song. But I had never seen the video until now. I moved from NJ to Los Angeles in 1999 and got to know a band called Darling Violetta. Their cellist was Gerry Sutyak, who plays on this. I had no idea she was featured so prominently in this video. Very cool. Thanks.
I met them and saw them play outside in Houston years ago--very nice guys! did a great free show at a local club--too bad they didn't get bigger--one of the best bands from the 80s--incredible songs
Do yourself a favor and get their Greatest Hits. Perfect for parties, long drive or wanting to rock out by yourself. Simply awesome pop music, rockers and ballads.
The perfect single: catchy melody; all the hooks in all the right places; all succinctly wrapped up in under three minutes. It's all here in this song!
Such an Under-Rated band. I only discovered them by accident when at 2am in the morning they played 1 of their songs on a music program called Rage here in Australia. I organised to import an album 'Blow Up' from the US, it took 6wks to get here but still love playing it every so often.
Drop dead gorgeous. I used to not care much for the Smithereens until I heard this album (and by accident) back in the day. This & 'Maria Elena' are worth the price of the album alone. And the rest of the album isn't shabby either. So much, much, better than what was normally on the airwaves back in '90, like: GNR, Slaughter, Nelson, MC Hammer, Paula Abdul, etc.
I don't know anything of art, paints and Picasso's. But, I love ALL around this fucking song, The Smithereens, The Beatles, Belinda Carlisle, the NYC of Ramones, and other things that remind me to "Mr Tambourine Man'" of The Byrds, to those drunk nights in the CBGB and old songs from Morrissey. Really Magic. A JEWEL OF SONG
Awesome band. Sadly unknown to many people. When people hear them for the first time, they're always amazed that they never hit it bigger than they did.
Having only recently "discovered" the Smithereens, I've been playing the Top Tracks playlist. I haven't hit a bad song yet. It is a shame that I lived the '80s without knowing about these guys.
To my fellow Gen-Xers and Smithereens fans out there: I don't think we will ever hear such lovely harmonies and arrangement in popular music ever again. I hope I'm wrong. :o(
I am re-discovering my old music. These were great, still are if utube vids are right. They never visited NE of England,,,. Why? I donno!...... BTW "Rasdock from a year ago." Check out - One of their generation just as good but still playing now the "del feugos" album "stand up".. This is a gift!
Heard this by chance on the radio in 1990 and invested in the 12" single. All 3 tracks (also 'Room Without A View' and 'Maria Elena') are fab. The album's pretty good too ! P.S. A friend pointed out the similarity to 'In My Life' by The Beatles in the instrumental break...but hey, nothing wrong with being a Beatle fan !
@DestroyerofSouls666 This catchy, creative, melodic music will never be produced again...or at least we won't hear it in the mainstream. WHY oh why do record companies keep looking for artists that all sound EXACTLY the same?
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Gerri Sutyak, the cellist on this song, has recently passed away. Her work here is brilliant; RIP Gerri.
One of the greatest under-rated band of all time.
pat dinizio is such a brilliant singer,i love this song,his vocals are superb,they are so underated as a band.
I bought 11 in January 1990, on cassette. It is February 2015, and while the cassette is long gone, I am still listening to this album in its entirety at least once or twice a week. Smithereens records are like fine wine...they get better with age :-) DiNizio is a splendid songwriter.
+BettinaBalser One of my college roomates gave me this cassette after he got the CD. I have been a fan ever since. They played a free show on the 4th of July in Kettering, Ohio years ago that got rained out. It was my one time to see them (they never came anywhere near here after that) and even though the weather ruined the show it is still a pleasant memory that I recall everytime I hear them.
I had the great privilege to meet him and hang out with him all day when he did a living room concert a few years before he passed.. His music is almost as amazing as he was as a person.
Holy crap I never knew there was a video for this song! Dinizio's gruff baritone vs. Belinda's grace... great combo for a rock duet. Dang what great memories.
Thank you Pat for all the lyrics. We miss you every damn day
The glimpses from the edge of your life that you eventually find again. Big breath... heaves a sigh of relief
We'll miss you, Pat. What a soul, what a voice
great band, this is a great song! so glad Belinda Carlisle got to sing on it. This is a real gem!
My blue period has begun....rip Pat
Tragic. Will you be alright?
Such a brilliant classic pop song
Probably one of the most beautiful, yet poppy ballads ever written. One of the best songs ever written period.
Agreed
I so miss being in high school in the late 80's central Texas, driving around in my 69 ford pickup, working on my Dad's farm cutting and baling hay, every Friday night in football season in the marching band, and listening to stuff like The Smithereens on tape with my friends packing the bench seat and a couple in the truck bed while going out to the lake.
Pat composed my favorite song by The Smithereens. Rest in peace, Pat...
Sad. Pat, RIP.
Been looking for this song since 1992. Thank you!!❤😂
I bought this CD when it came out. I love this song. But I had never seen the video until now. I moved from NJ to Los Angeles in 1999 and got to know a band called Darling Violetta. Their cellist was Gerry Sutyak, who plays on this. I had no idea she was featured so prominently in this video. Very cool. Thanks.
I met them and saw them play outside in Houston years ago--very nice guys! did a great free show at a local club--too bad they didn't get bigger--one of the best bands from the 80s--incredible songs
Do yourself a favor and get their Greatest Hits. Perfect for parties, long drive or wanting to rock out by yourself. Simply awesome pop music, rockers and ballads.
The perfect single: catchy melody; all the hooks in all the right places; all succinctly wrapped up in under three minutes. It's all here in this song!
Such an Under-Rated band. I only discovered them by accident when at 2am in the morning they played 1 of their songs on a music program called Rage here in Australia. I organised to import an album 'Blow Up' from the US, it took 6wks to get here but still love playing it every so often.
Drop dead gorgeous. I used to not care much for the Smithereens until I heard this album (and by accident) back in the day. This & 'Maria Elena' are worth the price of the album alone. And the rest of the album isn't shabby either. So much, much, better than what was normally on the airwaves back in '90, like: GNR, Slaughter, Nelson, MC Hammer, Paula Abdul, etc.
This is the best Beatle inspired tune I've ever heard !
I love this song, it is relaxing and it is so heartfelt!!!!! Very underated as the other people have said but still to this day remains my fav band!
I grew up with Pat DeNizio in Jersey. Great guy and great band.
What a beautiful song!!! Great vocals,good instumentals! This is pretty mellow sounding for these guys but good! They age beautifully by the way!!!
I don't know anything of art, paints and Picasso's. But, I love ALL around this fucking song, The Smithereens, The Beatles, Belinda Carlisle, the NYC of Ramones, and other things that remind me to "Mr Tambourine Man'" of The Byrds, to those drunk nights in the CBGB and old songs from Morrissey. Really Magic. A JEWEL OF SONG
I like the way you think - amen!
Jesv Ramone This is probably one of the best things I’ve read by anyone!!!
voices sound nice together,
A pop classic. RIP Pat :(
Awesome band. Sadly unknown to many people. When people hear them for the first time, they're always amazed that they never hit it bigger than they did.
Cant believe he is gone...... Jerseys finest song writer.
Lindo, lindo, lindo!!!
Having only recently "discovered" the Smithereens, I've been playing the Top Tracks playlist. I haven't hit a bad song yet. It is a shame that I lived the '80s without knowing about these guys.
their best song - love it since my youth and will ever love this song
RIP Pat. You will be missed.
I'd be so happy if I could write a song this beautiful.
In college, I was a Belinda fan and one of my friends was a Smithereens fan and then, like magic, we got to share something.
Great melody,great song
To my fellow Gen-Xers and Smithereens fans out there: I don't think we will ever hear such lovely harmonies and arrangement in popular music ever again. I hope I'm wrong. :o(
Blue period for beautiful Songs like This
Rest in peace, Pat DiNizio! :(
Beautiful! These guys really should have had so much more recognition for song writing and musicianship!
Poor cellist. RIP.
Beautiful Cello
The sound is surprisingly good for a 240p upload. RIP Pat DiNizio.
I am re-discovering my old music. These were great, still are if utube vids are right. They never visited NE of England,,,. Why? I donno!...... BTW "Rasdock from a year ago." Check out - One of their generation just as good but still playing now the "del feugos" album "stand up".. This is a gift!
Beatle-sequel! Love it!
After 8 years less than 40,000 views. Shame. This is one of my all-time favorite Rock n Roll bands.
Beautiful!!!
I cannot top that post! One word says it all......
Heard this by chance on the radio in 1990 and invested in the 12" single. All 3 tracks (also 'Room Without A View' and 'Maria Elena') are fab. The album's pretty good too ! P.S. A friend pointed out the similarity to 'In My Life' by The Beatles in the instrumental break...but hey, nothing wrong with being a Beatle fan !
No doubt deliberate--a musical shout out, given their admiration for the FF.
Gracias Pat
WOW HOW GOOD IS THIS ,,REAL MUSIC ,,I JUST THINK THIS IS SUPERP,,,
I totally agree with you!!!!
RIP Pat D. Gone way too soon.
@TimmytheGeek2009 Well played, my friend. Well played.
Holy crap. Nice tune with Belinda Carlisle and the Smithereens. First time I've heard it.
they rock!
Rest In Peace Pat
It's been 2 years since he passed RIP Pat
Magic !!
I so admire Pat D.'s singing.
A fine tune.
Oooohhhhh Pat I love you and miss you.
***** The Smithereens - Blue Period (1.27) -- Beatles - In my life (1.28)
yes, the Lennon & McCartney of the 80's, totally :P
Something new by example
Maclen and Apple should have sued them.
Amen To That...
GREAT!!! that should been it
RIP Pat
Pat always treated you like an old friend!
Duet with Belinda Carlisle.
Pat Dinizio is the man !
He was the best part of the song RIP Pat
@DestroyerofSouls666 This catchy, creative, melodic music will never be produced again...or at least we won't hear it in the mainstream. WHY oh why do record companies keep looking for artists that all sound EXACTLY the same?
i Believe this was their only Uk chart entry at no.99
I never knew Belinda Carlisle provided backing vocals for this song
How do you vote thumbs down on a song by The Smithereens!?
Gerri Sutyak - Cello on "Blue Period"
YUP!
@TimmytheGeek2009 I've noticed very FEW "thumbs down's" on ANY DiNizio tune!! He's just THAT good. ^_~
I ment I am still playing the record. not they are still playing... get it!
Blue song
Here because the FB fan page informed that sadly the cello player passed away.
Sad. She played well. Rest In Peace.
Im hearing The Beatles in this tune
Who are the 15 assholes that gave this a thumbs down?
That 80s drum mix basically ruins a very good song
That is the cleverest ripoff of In My Life I've ever heard...drum and bass pattern and keyboard solo.
Why?