We saw the Motels open up for David Johansen in 1979 in Boston . Martha jumped up on to our table and kissed me on the cheek! Johansen was the main event and they were great but the place went crazy over a basically unknown band at the time. Great show !
No “but’s” !!!!!!! She’s 71 “AND” she can still belt out those vocals. Wiser AND talented. Let’s not minimize aging grace in women any more. Thank you & please. 😘
Debuted in spring of 1982. Recorded in 1981. But who cares. 1979 even better. Those years was when America was still great, no matter what the issues of the time where. Mr. Peanut AKA Carter and then Reagan years. 42 years ago, damn it went faster than lightning in slow motion. Now 2024! It's all junk and trash now. Where were you in 1982? Great times to be alive. Glad I lived it like 10's of millions of Americans alive then and now.
I got 5yrs on you. The 80's were Incredible. I was Fortunate enough to see almost every 80's Band Live in the 80's My Fondest Memory was Seeing Missing Persons for the 5th time & being invited backstage to meet them. Duran Duran was amazing but Favorite Concert had to be Adam Ant & The Romantics The Romantics opened & Killed It, then Adam Ant came on & took it to another Level. At 57 I realize how fortunate I was to grow up in one of the Most Amazing Musical Eras
@@thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377 Im 57 as well and Missing Persons was the first concert i went to. Saw them at Crawford Hall in UCI around the time when Spring Session M came out.
August 2 1985 San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hiram Bithorn Stadium. I was 14 years old and this was my 2nd concert ever. The Motels, Survivor and Men at Work played that night. I'm 52 now and this bands will never know how much we treasured those memories.
Beautiful 🌹I love it. Martha Davis was pure talent. This song was Bigtime, and I’m glad I remember hearing it for the First time. Amazing song. Forever.🌹
Beautiful. Im 54 and in the 80's when I was a kid, this song and many others were the sound track to my youth. This was one of the best songs during that period for a lot of people. So happy to hear this song again and I bet all of the members of the band must have felt a great sense of pride to revisit this song and in a way, their past.
One of the greatest songs ever written!!! Elton John, George Michael , morrissey, Paul McCarnty and Brian Wilson said this!!!!!! And so those the public!!!! We love you!!!!! Keep performing.. please
this song and video will haunt me forever. it reminds me of running around all hours of the day and night with friends in los angeles. sunsets and parties...
I don’t care how old the lead singer is. She still has the voice & can put on a good show. This song still sounds as fresh as it did when I was a kid growing up in Stewartsville, NJ during the 1980s.
I'm 63 and this came out when I was 22 and graduating from college in 1983. We've all aged and creaks and groans sound louder each morning. Martha still sounds good. Thanks for the memories.
The 80's were awesome! Lived evey day of ALL the 80's but that's in the past! Even this song belongs back there. Seeing her sing this makes me sad cause she used to be so pretty. Old and faded just like the 80's
This Motels album was one of the first I bought as a teen. This brings me back to my youth, driving around with friends and singing along to this song, and “Take the L.” The Motels is an underrated group, for sure.
Nobody does it better than the original singer. I love it! Just as long she’s able to and still enjoys performing. I would pay reasonable money to watch and listen her music.
![The Motels- "Only The Lonely" 1982 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ohzij-eZ4sE/mqdefault.jpg)
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I don't care what anyone says it was the best decade of music. One verse and I'm back in the 80's.
I had my teenage years in the 80’s. Those were the best times of my Life. THE MUSIC WAS THE BEST.. ❤️❤️❤️
I was 24 in 82 and Im instantly brought back when hearing this.
So much time has passed. So many people in my life are gone. As I sit here alone and cry, one day, I will be gone too. This song brings that home. 😢
Stay strong everyday that passes makes us stronger for the next journey
call me if you need to talk. look me up
Martha still has an amazing voice even at what she would be 72 now. Her voice ages very well.
Amazing voice !!
Agree 100%
Still sounds beautiful
No disrespect
I sure wish Linda Ronstadt could still do this
and in the very same key!!
@philherrick7319 She's still workin that rotisserie chicken from Kroger..😂
I don’t care how old she is!!!! Martha still can sing!!! So awesome she’s up there doing her thing!!!! Love you Martha and The Motels!!!!
Agreed! That voice is amazing and unmistakable. So glad to hear this again.
AMEN AGREED
Just saw them last night, her voice was flawless
@@TheWelcome7 Wow! Where are they playing?
@@ourmindonmusic saw them at The Canyon Montclair
Man I absolutely love this. After all this time she can still do this. The 80s was the greatest era of music. Martha you legend.
Pretty good for being over 70! She still rocks.
71 years old here.....71 FREAKIN YEARS OLD, WOW! She sounds incredible. Great job Martha Davis!
We saw the Motels open up for David Johansen in 1979 in Boston . Martha jumped up on to our table and kissed me on the cheek! Johansen was the main event and they were great but the place went crazy over a basically unknown band at the time. Great show !
That's awesome!
Would that happen to be the same David Johansen (AKA Buster Poindexter) who played the ghost cab driver in Scrooged?? 🤩 That guy was a riot! 😁
@@SeanTheDon-vj4kw YES !
Her singing voice has aged as fine as red wine.🍷♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🍷🍷🍷🍷💕💕💕💕
I was lucky enough to be alive 40 years ago when this first came out, and it still touches my heart today. Beautiful.
Me too!
God Bless her! Her vocals are still on point! Like we were back in the '80s!!! Awesome Martha! Always loved you, always will!🌹♥️🌬⚓🎼🎵🎤Bravo👏
Sing it, Martha!!!!!!! STILL one of the best 1980s bands, singers, and songs!
Damn she still owns this song and the voice still like butter! Just.a teen when this came out
Long live 70's and 80's legend Martha Davis.
SING IT MARTHA!!! 🤩😃 She’s like 71 now, but DAMN … the fact that she can still belt out those vocals @ that age after all these years is AMAZING! 🥰 ❤️
Definitely. She rules.
Saludos desde Argentina ....por aqui tambien este tema suena muy bien !!!!
That guitar solo, sax solo, AND
2:37 FTW!!! 🤩👍👍👏👏 🙌
No “but’s” !!!!!!!
She’s 71 “AND” she can still belt out those vocals. Wiser AND talented. Let’s not minimize aging grace in women any more. Thank you & please. 😘
She is a goddess, she sang me to sleep many nights in the 80’s I love you Martha and your body of work !❤️
Age makes no difference. She still sounds exactly the same. She is beautiful. Thank you for the fond memories.😊
Man one of the most underrated bands of the 80s you go
Martha
That voice is still completely there--beautiful and inspired. And Marty! Excellent.
THIS, is perfection.
65 and loved this song in 79, she is amazing, love the Motels ❤️💕❤️
Debuted in spring of 1982. Recorded in 1981. But who cares. 1979 even better. Those years was when America was still great, no matter what the issues of the time where. Mr. Peanut AKA Carter and then Reagan years. 42 years ago, damn it went faster than lightning in slow motion. Now 2024! It's all junk and trash now. Where were you in 1982? Great times to be alive. Glad I lived it like 10's of millions of Americans alive then and now.
Her voice STILL gets me, even after all these years...
Being 52 now, I recall growing up with this great song in the 80s. Very fond memories and thank you "Motels." :)
I got 5yrs on you.
The 80's were Incredible.
I was Fortunate enough to see almost every 80's Band Live in the 80's
My Fondest Memory was Seeing Missing Persons for the 5th time & being invited backstage to meet them.
Duran Duran was amazing but Favorite Concert had to be Adam Ant & The Romantics
The Romantics opened & Killed It, then Adam Ant came on & took it to another Level.
At 57 I realize how fortunate I was to grow up in one of the Most Amazing Musical Eras
@@thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377 Im 57 as well and Missing Persons was the first concert i went to. Saw them at Crawford Hall in UCI around the time when Spring Session M came out.
@@fundies2 It was an Incredible Time to be a Teenager
I am 53. And this song was one of my radio favorites in the '80s. It moved me then. And it moves me today.
52 here as well. Very iconic song. Martha Davis still sounds amazing.
This really made me smile..... 40 years on from the original and it still sounds absolutely spine tingling...
Still got it.
My favorite song❤
I always thought she had the most beautiful voice what a legend
Timeless music and the best bands……lucky for us who grew up as teens in the late 70’s & 80’s😎👍🏻
That sax is typical 80’s! Don’t ever forget that!
August 2 1985 San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hiram Bithorn Stadium. I was 14 years old and this was my 2nd concert ever. The Motels, Survivor and Men at Work played that night. I'm 52 now and this bands will never know how much we treasured those memories.
Sounds amazing. Brings back great memories
Age is just a number. And good music is immortal!
Just like fine wine, she gets better with age!!!!
Beautiful song long live the 80s❤👍
Wow. Glad I found this. This rocks!
Class of 84. . . this music is timeless. . .
Oh my 80s teenage heart just showed her face. This song....goosebumps
Since kicking it at 71 years old. Amazing.
Beautiful 🌹I love it. Martha Davis was pure talent. This song was Bigtime, and I’m glad I remember hearing it for the First time. Amazing song. Forever.🌹
Beautiful. Im 54 and in the 80's when I was a kid, this song and many others were the sound track to my youth. This was one of the best songs during that period for a lot of people. So happy to hear this song again and I bet all of the members of the band must have felt a great sense of pride to revisit this song and in a way, their past.
Her voice is still remarkable !!
The best songs out there always have a awesome sax solo in it. love it
She's still rocks . Very nice 👍
Her voice is flawless still. Brilliant
Martha still sounds FANTASTIC!! For that matter, the WHOLE band does.
Beautiful.....
Go Martha still got that amazing voice and still look great age gracefully been a fan of her for a long time love her!!❤️❤️
She nails it! I'm impressed she still lays it down! You need great musicians but it's the vocals that hooks a hit! I'm still hooked!
Every time I hear this song it takes me right back to the 80s
One of the greatest songs ever written!!! Elton John, George Michael , morrissey, Paul McCarnty and Brian Wilson said this!!!!!! And so those the public!!!! We love you!!!!! Keep performing.. please
Sounds exactly like they did in the 80's....awesome!!! 😊
That song STILL catches me right in the soul love it. Well done Martha. That was amazing
I’m so glad she still performs! I’ve loved this song since it’s release.
Way ta' go Martha!!!After all this time,she still can sing...
Incredible performance!!! She is amazing.
close your eyes... JUST like when it was new in the 80's !!!! SOUNDS FANTASTIC!!!!!
70 years and still GREAT
That girl ,,,still got it!🌟🌟🌟
Timeless Music by one the Greatest!!
Keep Singing those Songs!!
Cheers!!
I remember when this song came out it still blows me away
Holy cow, that's original member Marty Jourard on keys and sax. AWESOME!
I thought I recognized him. But they seem to be the only two.
i just watched their "Bands Reunited" show from 20 years ago and yep, that's him. they still got it!
LOVE YOU DEAR LADY! Awesome gal! Always. I cherish your work and the band. 🙏🌹💓
Saw her in Hollywood at a local event, life changer, it was a highlight in my concert going history thank you Martha
LA AMO
Wow, she still sounds amazing. What a beauty 💕
this song and video will haunt me forever. it reminds me of running around all hours of the day and night with friends in los angeles. sunsets and parties...
Oh my god, she is still SO BEAUTIFUL!, and WHAT A VOICE! love you, Martha!
This is my little girls favorite song. She's 18. Yeah baby! Keeping the music alive!
A fine pop tune will remain so, for ever and ever ! Rock it, Martha ! Very presentable band too ! Smoke that !
Ohhhh!!! Martha Davis and only the lonelies,remind💯s me my high school good moments💯🎵🎶🎼💯👍👍🥰🙌👍
They sound wonderful, I remember this song when it came out. Good times.
I don’t care how old the lead singer is. She still has the voice & can put on a good show. This song still sounds as fresh as it did when I was a kid growing up in Stewartsville, NJ during the 1980s.
This song brings back so many memories. It captures the early 80s so well in so many ways.
Damn - her voice is still terrific - well done…….!!!!!
Voice is beautiful, powerful and strong as always. Transcends through the decades!
I'm 63 and this came out when I was 22 and graduating from college in 1983. We've all aged and creaks and groans sound louder each morning. Martha still sounds good. Thanks for the memories.
Creaks and groans?
I'm like a bowl of rice crispies
Snap. Crackle. Pop!
She still sounds AMAZING!!!!!!!!
OMG this makes me feel so freaking old! 40yrs later she can still sell it! Yo go girl!
Love this song.When all seemed right in the World.
The 80's were awesome! Lived evey day of ALL the 80's but that's in the past! Even this song belongs back there. Seeing her sing this makes me sad cause she used to be so pretty. Old and faded just like the 80's
I am sooo glad I grew up in the 80s, we had the best everthing!!!
I love her. She still sounds great!
Her voice is as beautiful as ever. Age IS just a number.
just watched vh1 reunion. Now this feels like it should be the week after the performance on that show but 20 years have passed. haha.
I just saw it too, thinking Martha had her black hair, and the original guys with her 🤣
This Motels album was one of the first I bought as a teen. This brings me back to my youth, driving around with friends and singing along to this song, and “Take the L.” The Motels is an underrated group, for sure.
Respect! She still sounds great.
At 72 being able to remember the lyrics is beyond impressive and awesome, not to mention her voice sounds fantastic!
My favorite song of those days..💖✌🏽
It's just so long ago so many memories miss those years tnkz 😎
Martha, you moved me with this song in the '80s! And it still moves me today! *chills*
Another one of their hits that I loved was take the L out of lover and it's Over...Great times of my youth!!!
This woman is like fine wine, only getting better with age! Rock on Martha🙏🧡
I absolutely adore Martha.
We had great music in the 1980’s. It was a fun decade to grow up in. She’s 73 today. Cool to see this pop up in my YT feed.
My oh my!! How
time has flown by…
The 80’s, a very amazing decade!!
Still great. Makes me sad that we're all so much older now, though.
One the best songs of the 80s. It made me laugh & cry at the same time. Great memories! I miss my teenage years!
Me too! Grown ass man. I got misty. 😢
She sounds amazing. Still rocks it.
Brings me back to high school. One of the greatest voices of all time....💚🎸
Nobody does it better than the original singer. I love it! Just as long she’s able to and still enjoys performing. I would pay reasonable money to watch and listen her music.
OMG- I so enjoyed this and I love love her passion for this song.