And you couldn't be more correct! I have been a loyal fan for over 30 years and I will ALWAYS be a fan. Johnette is one of the best humans too, big animal lover and humanitarian and I am so glad that I looked up to someone like her, makes my heart happy ❤
great voice.. yes. but under rated by who? I LOVE THIS BAND BUT ARE YOU SAYING THEY ONLY BECOME IMPORTANT WHEN THE MINDLESS MASSES CATCH ON? ALL GREAT MUSIC ATTRACTS THE VIBE MOVING IN ITS DIRECTION LOTS OF PERFECTLY GOOD PEOPLE DONT LIKE LED OR FLOYD..WHO CARES,,, I LIKE THEM... AND I LIKE MOST OF THOSE PEOPLE. AND THE ONES I DONT LIKE ARE PROBABLY MORE MY FAULT THEN THERES FOR BEING ON MY SHIT LIST. IM ONLY HUMAN. LIGHTEN UP AND THEN SHUT UP . IM CANADIAN SO IM SORRY I GUESS
Concrete Blonde deserves a rock n roll hall of fame award. They are an awesome. In some circles they are not well known but if people heard their music it would be different.
I turn 37 today. Listening to this with tears in my eyes thinking of my beautiful mother. I’ve decided that my birtday should mean something to me, because to her, it meant everything. 🖤 concrete blonde stirs up childhood memories and is really a band like no other. Her voice alone…
i’m late to this comment but this is so real and beautiful. my mom loves this song and when i was little i didn’t get it (i was only into disney music and taylor swift so ofc i didn’t branch out much) but now it’s such a good song and it reminds me of my mom too and all the sacrifices she’s made for me over the craziest years of our lives. the song is wonderful and i’m glad it brings back good memories for you also i’m sorry for your loss but this is so sweet and i hope you’re having a great day stranger 🩷
Johnette. Pure perfection. Heard this album while working at MusicLand and instantly fell in love with the band. Johnette is a dream come true. So much talent. It’s a crime that more people don’t know about her and this band.
I was turned on to CB way back in the day when I was stationed in Japan. Almost cried when I finally got to see them in 2001 in Hawaii. Awesome. just awesome.
It's true, the whole band's underrated but especially Johnette Napolitano. Her voice is totally unique and so powerful and emotive but she gets overlooked for far less gifted singers. If you ever read this Johnette, you helped get me through the shitshow that was my 20s and I absolutely adore you.
Finding this great tune again makes my heart so happy - lovely treat to share it on my daughter’s birthday!!💕🥳💕 Been a fan since the late 80s, and yeah, it’s criminal that Concrete Blonde, James and Johnette have been so overlooked for decades! Incredibly underrated with so much talent! So happy new fans are still discovering this fantastic music!
God I miss this time and place, if there was ever a time we had lightning in a bottle with amazing times it was LA in the 80/90's. What a great time to be there and be alive.
Today was my birthday! Those who mattered called it sent a text. Those who I thought mattered, couldn't be bothered. This song has been my birthday anthem for many, many years! ♥️♥️♥️
My husband sends me this video or plays it for me every year on my bday. He introduced me to Concrete blonde when we started dating. And we were fortunate enough to see them live when I was super preggo with our only son 21 years ago. It is a wonder to me that more people didn't discover this band and her amazing voice!
Yup. It's that day again. So I listened to it again. This is my "official," private Birthday song (and by private, I only mean that I am alone when I listen to it). If it were truly private in the traditional sense of the word, I wouldn't tell anyone about it. ;-)
I do the same! And I love to hear it every time I share it with someone when it's their birthday....I never get tired of hearing it, or watching the video. I guess it could be my desert island song...
J~ is definitely an amazing Artist I've ever run across. I had the privilege of seeing her perform for the first time at a Club in Palm Bay, Florida. It was the same day I learned that I was pregnant. Well, I had a baby boy who's now 23 years oldAnd I'm still a HUGE Fan!. I will never stop listening to Johnette Napolitano and I am in the process of trying to procure any and all of her works as an Author.Music Saves Lives,Thank God for you...Ka~Emanon Entertainment, org
Heh. Ten years I've been coming to this particular song to play it in private on "my" day. (Looking back, I seem to have missed it 7 years ago, but I'm pretty sure I viewed it and just commented on a different stream.) So, Happy Birthday to me. :-) 🎂
Many times I have shared this -- many times I was told "This made my day! Thank you!" This is still the best Birthday song in the world. So uplifting. A great start to that special day. Concrete Blonde forever!
They are my favorite band of all time. I got to see them in Norfolk at The Boathouse back in the 1990s. Johnette Napolitano was starting Tomorrow Wendy and there were some drunk frat boys in the beer garden... she called them out and talked to us all about AIDs. They shut up!
I loved Concrete Blonde and I loved playing this on my birthday, Jan. 5th Fly me out the window! Somewhere far away...news on the radio, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday!
this is the only song I've ever heard by them and i only hear it once a year. its just special to me to listen to it on my birthday. i listen to it on repeat for awhile and then look forward to it next year.
my all time fave band. I keep coming back to this post. high school was no fun without these kind of music. Johnette Napolitano...since the 80's, you still rock my world.
Lots of love here for CB and Johnette, I hope it's being backed up. Artists like this are rare and valuable and need to be supported. If you like what you find on UA-cam, go and buy it.
I'm heartbroken that Concrete Blonde's video 'Happy Birthday' is no longer available! That wee music video always brought me such joy! I got to re-watch it every time I shared it with a friend or loved one for their birthday ... And I'd re-watch it on my own birthday! It's my favourite birthday song! Sad sad day, this is. :-(
Outside in the hall there's a cat fight It's just after midnight, I guess ill be alright I'm laid out on the floor, drunk and poor How much longer, how much more Oh, rock me to sleep, strong and deep The screaming cats they give me the creep But aside from all that I feel no pain Staring up at the ceiling stains Neon in the window Sirens far away News on the radio happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday They're at it again next door, this whole floor I swear, they're out to drive me crazy Not right now I'm high as a cloud I'm soft and gray and lazy Smokin' out the window Feelin' far away News on the radio, happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday Fly me out the window Somewhere far away News on the radio, happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday
she is most definately underrated great voice I have been listening to concrete blonde since...wow high school! i actually have cd singles I bought 20 years back!
I play this song for my BF and myself on our Birthdays and always share it to my loved ones on their Birthdays. It's my FAVE Bday song. Its the ONLY birthday song I like. Cos Concrete Blonde is so amazing. And it's just such a great Birrhday song for anyone.
I was lucky enough to see concrete blonde in the early 90s. It was in a small club and one of the greatest sounding concerts I've ever seen. Johnette Rocked from start to finish. Her vocals blew the back of my fucking skull off! I still have the tour t-shirt! I can't throw it out
oh man, this song is so joyous & beautiful. johnette napolitano is a goddess. great band, amazing song. repeated listenings and i can not wipe the smile off of my face. i own the album, but i had forgotten the lovely charm of this song until someone linked it on facebook. i way preferred them as a four piece so that she could do her frontwoman lead singer thing. cute fun.
Man, you just tiped THE BEST COMMENT I ever rode! It's very rare reading something so good on UA-cam. CONGRATULATIONS and Thank You for this twitter and your brillant explanation about the source of talent of Real Angel Johnette Napolitano --- the Best, Unique and Most Gifted Singer Ever. I love her!
YES! I love Real Angel Johnette Napolitano --- the Best, Unique and Most Gifted Singer Ever. I love her! And she is soooo cute... her skin is sooo soft... she's an angel! I could marry her... I never heard a song so soft, light, positive, as "paradise is home". That's heaven!! And she is soooo cute... her skin is sooo soft... she's an angel! I could marry her...
Concrete Blonde are quite possibly the most underrated band of all time.
Yup,hubby introduced me to this 12 yrs ago
Yes, along with James Mankey's previous band, Sparks.
Agreed
And you couldn't be more correct! I have been a loyal fan for over 30 years and I will ALWAYS be a fan. Johnette is one of the best humans too, big animal lover and humanitarian and I am so glad that I looked up to someone like her, makes my heart happy ❤
Agreed and I'll nominate Of Montreal and Masters of Reality as well.
Johnette Napolitano is one of the great voices of rock... & the band is so damned under rated it's criminal.
great voice.. yes. but under rated by who? I LOVE THIS BAND BUT ARE YOU SAYING THEY ONLY BECOME IMPORTANT WHEN THE MINDLESS MASSES CATCH ON? ALL GREAT MUSIC ATTRACTS THE VIBE MOVING IN ITS DIRECTION LOTS OF PERFECTLY GOOD PEOPLE DONT LIKE LED OR FLOYD..WHO CARES,,, I LIKE THEM... AND I LIKE MOST OF THOSE PEOPLE. AND THE ONES I DONT LIKE ARE PROBABLY MORE MY FAULT THEN THERES FOR BEING ON MY SHIT LIST. IM ONLY HUMAN. LIGHTEN UP AND THEN SHUT UP . IM CANADIAN SO IM SORRY I GUESS
I'm 50 and feel the same as you do about that.
And so, so cute.
I would agree. They have many, many great songs. Did you ever listen to them as Dream 6?
Phuck yeah
One of the greatest most underrated bands of all time
Absofuckinlutely!
+Krystal Harris Ditto, ditto ! Saw them 'bout five times !
+MarshallWillanholli Absolutely!
LOL! I was just about to post that, then say your post!
Marsha Rupe: I was about to post that as well.
Concrete Blonde deserves a rock n roll hall of fame award. They are an awesome. In some circles they are not well known but if people heard their music it would be different.
Is it not unbeleivable?!
I get what you're saying, but then again, that was painful to read. I wish I was an awesome.
I turn 37 today. Listening to this with tears in my eyes thinking of my beautiful mother. I’ve decided that my birtday should mean something to me, because to her, it meant everything. 🖤 concrete blonde stirs up childhood memories and is really a band like no other. Her voice alone…
i’m late to this comment but this is so real and beautiful. my mom loves this song and when i was little i didn’t get it (i was only into disney music and taylor swift so ofc i didn’t branch out much) but now it’s such a good song and it reminds me of my mom too and all the sacrifices she’s made for me over the craziest years of our lives. the song is wonderful and i’m glad it brings back good memories for you also i’m sorry for your loss but this is so sweet and i hope you’re having a great day stranger 🩷
Johnette has the voice of an angel. I celebrated my 16th birthday with this song. She still gives me chills and tears!
😊 for me it was my 36th, just past. I only discovered this band a year ago, and now they're my favorite!
Johnette. Pure perfection. Heard this album while working at MusicLand and instantly fell in love with the band. Johnette is a dream come true. So much talent. It’s a crime that more people don’t know about her and this band.
Johnette is just totally awesome. I loved Concrete Blonde from the moment I heard them. She has one of the best voices around.
I was turned on to CB way back in the day when I was stationed in Japan. Almost cried when I finally got to see them in 2001 in Hawaii. Awesome. just awesome.
It's true, the whole band's underrated but especially Johnette Napolitano. Her voice is totally unique and so powerful and emotive but she gets overlooked for far less gifted singers. If you ever read this Johnette, you helped get me through the shitshow that was my 20s and I absolutely adore you.
Finding this great tune again makes my heart so happy - lovely treat to share it on my daughter’s birthday!!💕🥳💕
Been a fan since the late 80s, and yeah, it’s criminal that Concrete Blonde, James and Johnette have been so overlooked for decades! Incredibly underrated with so much talent! So happy new fans are still discovering this fantastic music!
This song brings me so much joy. Always got woken up to this song for my birthday when I was young
and here it is again. Time to relax and listen to the song for the day.
I'm blown away, just blown away!. Johnette is just...........ARGGHHH!.
God I miss this time and place, if there was ever a time we had lightning in a bottle with amazing times it was LA in the 80/90's. What a great time to be there and be alive.
agreed. Everywhere.
One of my favorite bands. I've started my birthdays out with this song full-blast for many years now.
Love you JN!!!!!
I listen to this song every year when my own birthday rolls around...happy 59th to me!
Today is my 61st birthday. You are the most rockin' rock and roll girl ever!
DAMN I LITERALLY forgot how F'ing amazing she is!
STILL!
YyyyUP
I always listen to this on my birthday. So... happy birthday to me!
And she is soooo cute... her skin is sooo soft... she's an angel!
Today was my birthday! Those who mattered called it sent a text. Those who I thought mattered, couldn't be bothered.
This song has been my birthday anthem for many, many years! ♥️♥️♥️
Today is my birthday and I'm blasting this song all day!!!!!!
My husband sends me this video or plays it for me every year on my bday. He introduced me to Concrete blonde when we started dating. And we were fortunate enough to see them live when I was super preggo with our only son 21 years ago. It is a wonder to me that more people didn't discover this band and her amazing voice!
"preggo" you must be one of those...IK
That swell of bittersweet nostalgia as the withdrawals start kicking in....
Agreed!
I have worshiped CB since '90!!
Me too
So young here ! Love her !
The first time I saw this band live--back in the early 90s--I fell in love with them instantly!
Yup. It's that day again. So I listened to it again. This is my "official," private Birthday song (and by private, I only mean that I am alone when I listen to it). If it were truly private in the traditional sense of the word, I wouldn't tell anyone about it. ;-)
It's my all time favourite birthday song!! :-)
I do the same! And I love to hear it every time I share it with someone when it's their birthday....I never get tired of hearing it, or watching the video. I guess it could be my desert island song...
Mike Mitchell same. It’s my birthday now. I made it to Level 40.
Same here. Listen to it alone every year! Ah, sweet solitude!
today is my birthday , i listen to this song every year. i love it.
J~ is definitely an amazing Artist I've ever run across. I had the privilege of seeing her perform for the first time at a Club in Palm Bay, Florida. It was the same day I learned that I was pregnant. Well, I had a baby boy who's now 23 years oldAnd I'm still a HUGE Fan!. I will never stop listening to Johnette Napolitano and I am in the process of trying to procure any and all of her works as an Author.Music Saves Lives,Thank God for you...Ka~Emanon Entertainment, org
Best birthday song ever!
Another year and I'm still here.
Johnette is a art-goddess-kick ass vocalist! Love her music!!!
The only song to make me smile on my birthday. Love you Johnette! Thank you for all the years of wonderfulness
Wow. Another year and another time to listen to "my" song of the day. :-)
Heh. Ten years I've been coming to this particular song to play it in private on "my" day.
(Looking back, I seem to have missed it 7 years ago, but I'm pretty sure I viewed it and just commented on a different stream.)
So, Happy Birthday to me. :-)
🎂
I never heard a song so soft, light, positive, as "paradise is home". That's heaven!
Many times I have shared this -- many times I was told "This made my day! Thank you!" This is still the best Birthday song in the world. So uplifting. A great start to that special day. Concrete Blonde forever!
Six-months belated birthday to you! See you next year!
Still humming along to "my" birthday song!
Another year older and (perhaps) a little wiser.
They are my favorite band of all time. I got to see them in Norfolk at The Boathouse back in the 1990s. Johnette Napolitano was starting Tomorrow Wendy and there were some drunk frat boys in the beer garden... she called them out and talked to us all about AIDs. They shut up!
been in love with this band since 1988... one of the all time greatest rock bands ever...
still one of my favorite bands of alltime. the music fits all eras and all genres.
Happy Birthday Pete, and thanks for interducing me to so many Great Bands!!!
I am turning fourty today ... and being treated to this song by a good friend. Thank you.
Man, I can't believe I've never heard this song before tonight. It's so great!!
I loved Concrete Blonde and I loved playing this on my birthday, Jan. 5th
Fly me out the window! Somewhere far away...news on the radio,
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday!
That Guitar Tone is such a key elemant to this bands identity as Johnettes Sultry Sexy Put me to sleep while singing Joey, VOICE =)
Thank you xxx Love this song...WK...you are awesome! :-) yours Truly...everything darlz!x
yes their albums are priceless
Another year and I'm baaaaack!
Still hanging on through it all.
This song always brings a smile to my face.
Short and sweet, a slice of life. Great song!
Please, God, give me more 'alternative ' groups like this one. Johnette, you are the greatest. Happy birthday always 💓.
this is the only song I've ever heard by them and i only hear it once a year. its just special to me to listen to it on my birthday. i listen to it on repeat for awhile and then look forward to it next year.
My birthday is tommorow, May 8th and I’ve been playing this since I was 10. I’m turning 17 :D
my all time fave band. I keep coming back to this post. high school was no fun without these kind of music. Johnette Napolitano...since the 80's, you still rock my world.
Happy Birthday Baby Jess! I LOVE YOU!!!
Happy Birthday Johnette Napolitano!!!!! YAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! So blessed for the day she was born.
This video is a dream... I never heard a song so soft, light, positive, as "paradise is home". That's heaven!
Lots of love here for CB and Johnette, I hope it's being backed up. Artists like this are rare and valuable and need to be supported. If you like what you find on UA-cam, go and buy it.
I'm heartbroken that Concrete Blonde's video 'Happy Birthday' is no longer available! That wee music video always brought me such joy! I got to re-watch it every time I shared it with a friend or loved one for their birthday ... And I'd re-watch it on my own birthday! It's my favourite birthday song! Sad sad day, this is. :-(
Simplesmente incrível Concrete Blond... A melhor banda de todos os tempos..
Happy Birthday TO MY #1 CREEP! I Love You Tara💙
Who's still listening in 2020?
Wow! The lighting from the L.A. sunset is amazing!
I think it's the sunrise, actually. They partied all night.
Today is 9/22/18 Happy Birthday Johnette! Thank you for all the amazing music and style. Best Wishes from Santa Fe New Mexico.
Outside in the hall there's a cat fight
It's just after midnight, I guess ill be alright
I'm laid out on the floor, drunk and poor
How much longer, how much more
Oh, rock me to sleep, strong and deep
The screaming cats they give me the creep
But aside from all that I feel no pain
Staring up at the ceiling stains
Neon in the window
Sirens far away
News on the radio happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
They're at it again next door, this whole floor
I swear, they're out to drive me crazy
Not right now I'm high as a cloud
I'm soft and gray and lazy
Smokin' out the window
Feelin' far away
News on the radio, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Fly me out the window
Somewhere far away
News on the radio, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday
LOVE THIS SONG! LOVE THIS BAND!
Happy late birthday Johnette, from Rin from Karmen and Ross studios!!!!
she is most definately underrated great voice I have been listening to concrete blonde since...wow high school! i actually have cd singles I bought 20 years back!
this was one of my lullabies when i was little...i made me feel better when i was sick too (and it still does)
I play this song for my BF and myself on our Birthdays and always share it to my loved ones on their Birthdays. It's my FAVE Bday song. Its the ONLY birthday song I like. Cos Concrete Blonde is so amazing. And it's just such a great Birrhday song for anyone.
I was lucky enough to see concrete blonde in the early 90s. It was in a small club and one of the greatest sounding concerts I've ever seen. Johnette Rocked from start to finish. Her vocals blew the back of my fucking skull off! I still have the tour t-shirt! I can't throw it out
Every birthday, I listen to this 🎂
I treasure my CB CDs, but really love their video collection on "Concrete Blonde: Still in Hollywood - The Videos."
My b day today,thanks johnette
awww this is great, got this as a birthday wish on fb.
I've been a huge fan for years, even on the worst days, johnette finds a way to help me through.
I just saw these guys last month. What a great great concert.
oh man, this song is so joyous & beautiful. johnette napolitano is a goddess. great band, amazing song. repeated listenings and i can not wipe the smile off of my face. i own the album, but i had forgotten the lovely charm of this song until someone linked it on facebook. i way preferred them as a four piece so that she could do her frontwoman lead singer thing. cute fun.
Every birthday I've played this to myself since its release ! And today is my birthday ..
Today is my birthday and this song just popped up on my shuffle! Happy Birthday to me!!!
she has the voice of an angel with the power of a million souls!
ya ya ... i so agree! I love her subtle harmony overdub...beautiful. And the guitarist has just a brilliant tone.
Today I am 39 and playing this song. I have been madly in love with Johnette since I was 15 and still am!!
Man, you just tiped THE BEST COMMENT I ever rode! It's very rare reading something so good on UA-cam. CONGRATULATIONS and Thank You for this twitter and your brillant explanation about the source of talent of Real Angel Johnette Napolitano --- the Best, Unique and Most Gifted Singer Ever. I love her!
I am so in love with Johnette. She's old enough to be my mom but I don't care. Greatest female songwriter ever.
Thank you,Jennifer... Thank you, Jason & Tracey
Great, underrated song from a VERY underrated album.
My fav band, always and forever.
Yay, today is my birthday & my Dear Friend sent me this...😂😂💜
YES! I love Real Angel Johnette Napolitano --- the Best, Unique and Most Gifted Singer Ever. I love her! And she is soooo cute... her skin is sooo soft... she's an angel! I could marry her... I never heard a song so soft, light, positive, as "paradise is home". That's heaven!! And she is soooo cute... her skin is sooo soft... she's an angel! I could marry her...
F...ing Awesome Track!
I’ve never heard of them but I love this.
They need or needed exposure.
I like this a lot.
I think others would too.
Sick of searching for songs only to find they are not available on this 'Platform'!
Yup, I was there too, damn it was an amazing performance, and when they played this song i was so ecstatic!
This is Really one of my alltime favorite song!!Cool!! Im having flashbacks of my High School Days!!
Thank you so much for posting! I LOVE this song! She has an amazing voice! Great song!
Too bad they’re done and gone. At least I saw them five times in the last 20 years.
I'm back.
Another year gone.
How many more midnights remain?