Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Austin City Limits "Love is a Battlefield"
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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2024
- Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo perform "Love is a Battlefield" on Austin City Limits. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo premieres January 27, 2024 on PBS. Watch on your local PBS station or stream following the broadcast on the PBS App or pbs.org/austincitylimits
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including “Heartbreaker,” “We Belong,” and “Love is a Battlefield.”
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This is how you age as a rock star. You don’t try to be the 25 year old any more. They look and sound fantastic. Real talent.
Rob Halford is another, Check Judas Preist's latest releases. He still kills it.
I was lucky enough to see Pat n Neil play a outdoor festival about 15 yrs ago....they were AWESOME!!! I'd go again in a heartbeat.
She still sounds great!
So true. I immediately noticed that they kicked it down a half step, and I thought, "Uh-oh, how's her voice?" But even if she can't get to those high notes, her voice still sounds great! Strong as ever. I also love that she and Neil have one of the few long-lasting relationships in rock. Wish I could see this whole episode.
Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone talking about how great Pat sounds (she does) but Holy Crap Neil can still jam. That was an amazing guitar performance. And as someone who is 52 I love that Neil and Pat are rocking their gray hair. Bravo!
i was about to say the same, his playing is so Good.
Fingers last longer than vocal cords.
Started going gray at 21 by mid 30s was mostly gray...52 now all gray n still jamming my guitar.because I never dyed my hair n rocked the gray forever .everybody says I still look the same ....😁✌️
Couldn’t agree more!!!
It's colored but colored in a gray/silver tone. Either way at least shes not wearing some horrible black dye like Joan Jett😂
Before auto tune, there was greatness. And here it is! ❤
Before auto tune, there was not only greatness but also trained vocalists who used their voices as finely tuned embodied instruments. Before Mac Book Pro there were producers with their favorite sound board engineers that gave rock albums their entire feel and power acting as a kind of additional member of the band.
Yeah, they are both great, but still using a backing track live...
@@TheHonudiverHis guitar, and her voice are not backing tracks. There's only some harmonies & vocals in there to fill it out.
Someone's always gotta say something. 🙄
@@lisamarie8700 And what about the keyboard in there?
@lisamarie8700 Watch her lips. Her vocal track was pre-recorded. Reference 2:24. You'll see it when she sings "both of us knowing".
Spider is one of the most underrated guitarists. He is shredding this song. Amazing...and Pat's voice is still golden.
I clicked on it because I knew of his great talent and Pat sounds awesome as well. I never considered either of them underrated myself.
Underrated to some.. Unknown to a good portion of the world...
@@0718dmfor sure not. Apart from that they both are brilliant as hell!
Showed my husband the video, Neil being the most underrated guitar player was his comment.
I've forgotten how many times I've said how underrated he is as a guitarist. You know it when you listen, but even more so when you watch him play. And is he is so laid back.
40 years married. Respect.
50 years married. If I only I could play 1/10 as good as Neil!
@@leemac1659 50 years married is a much better achievement. Well done.
Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr been married 55 years. Both couples are a rarity for celebrities.
Me and my spouse have been together for 20+ years, we will be together forever. No one else could cope with any of us😆
Pat sounds killer (she’s 71!) and Neil still rocks. Impressive.
This really strikes a chord with me. I'm 67. This video proves that you don't have to be old and a mere shadow of what you once were. Neil and Pat still can rock with the best of them AND they look like they are enjoying it! Shine on you crazy diamonds!
At 66 , I'm getting by but these two and the stones are inspirational
and as mentioned above, no autotune
There's a great song by the band Argent called" God Gave Rock and Roll To You" and with Pat and Neil he did just that. The fact that they still sound this good and look this good is freakin' amazing.....the Ol' Man upstairs has given us a great gift!!!
67 here
The King and Queen of 80's American Rock in one band. Dynamic Duo.
Man she is still as powerful as she was in the 80s...
Props to the bass and drums here too. They killed it.
LOL, I was going to post those exact words but you beat me to it. Always thought the bass really made this song.
Are they the original guys from way back?
@@geegaw14 You both beat me to it 😂 Gotta have the bass & drums
@@jeffstein3267 - definitely NOT Myron Grombacher on drums (he's the man!!), and I don't recognize the bass player either, but I didnt Google before replying here. I just miss Myron here 🤷♂️🤘🏻
@@bigkickleo Bass player is Mick Mahan, and he's been with Pat since 1995 I think...
Neil Giraldo is a guitar god. And he seems like he is better than ever.
There are some particular older pop stars that should watch this to see that it IS indeed possible to age gracefully and still look gorgeous.
Give me back my 80s... That was time worth living.
Man, where did 40 years go? I love Pat and Neil, but I feel old af just watching this.
Ladies and Gentlemen this is how it’s done - pure talent, legends! I loved their performance, brings me back to great memories ❤
She sounds absolutely incredible here. Vocal powerhouse!
Shes lip synching to a pre corded track. If you watch closely, he mouth/distance to the mic and the levels and wording are off in certain places.
Neil Giraldo, the "complete" guitarist... Never let age hold you back!
Pat Benatar aged like a fine wine she is absolutely brilliant….
I have nothing but respect for them. stopped touring to raise their kids pure class
There she is, the queen of rock. It's so good to see her and Neil again. Welcome back Pat, so many good memories listening to your music over the decades.
They’ve been touring a lot in recent years
Fantastic,when many older artists sound a pale shadow of their former self’s,this shows you can still have the voice and the guitar skills intact.Bravo.❤
To add or correct myself,I have since read there may have been a lot of voice manipulation going on with the tune.Anyone else out there heard similar?
I certainly hope not 👍
Neil’s guitar tone is so on point, and Pats voice is still amazing. We saw them last summer and they killed it.
I got chills. So amazing and beautiful. That voice and those incredible songs defined my generation. And, as a guitarist, Neil is one of my heroes. A pro guitarist's guitarist. Such originality and amazing tone! I ran into Rick Springfield many years ago and he had such great things to say about Neil.
Neil Giraldo is the GOAT.
TRUTH
Don't know about GOAT... he'd probably dismiss that himself. But I truly believe he's WAY better than he's ever been credited. So terribly underrated... he's beating that Gold Top up without any fuss. F'kn great guitarist.
What a powerhouse ! All those years they have lost nothing ! W O W ! !
Her voice at her age. Wow. Still as if she were 29 yrs old...amazing. ..pat. u are...unique. 😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
What an incredibly full sound. As it should be. Neil doing so much work within the song looked like he was just chilling out. No running around the stage or theatrics just well seasoned masters, all of them, doing their thing in Austin. Pure excellence.
As a guitar player he stays in the shadows, which makes him so underrated
you mean "cool".....
@@suelizzi1764 that too
@@xavierortiz2690Well, he rocks and with all those bright lights, he is more in the spotlight than ever as there has been renewed interest in Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in recent years.
Over the Top Props to Neil and his priceless articulation and phrasing choices! He did, does, and let's hope keeps doing full-on honoring and deserving that Les Paul and Bigsby. Enjoy the master class here everyone! Thanks Neil & ACL! Hearts and hugs for Pat!
Yes, I was really impressed with his playing and all the little touches he adds.
Agree wholeheartedly-that's how to play the Les Paul/Bigsby!
For those that aren’t informed Neil is amongst the finest rock guitarists in music history. He is that good.
I’m sure Neil would be the first person to tell you too
@@markjastrzebski2065 why is he notoriously boisterous about his playing skills ?
@@markjastrzebski2065- You sound misinformed. Very humble guy actually.
Neil was one of the most overlooked guitarists of the 80's. Should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame !!
They are.. better late then never.. 2022
BENATAR is BACK.
With a Vengeance ❤❤❤
71 years old...still got it!
My brother sent this to me and said 'wow, still sounds great'...I replied ' Johnny,
one of my favorite female singers....she's awesome ......so cool
We may be older…but no AI crap here, just real musicians who can create
Tell me you're old w/o telling me you're old, after you've told me you're old 😂 99.9% of musicians aren't using AI nor do they have any interest in doing so. I'm 50 yrs old & have worked in NYC as an artist & producer for 25+ years now. I can assure you there's just as much musicality happening today as there was in the 80s, (more, because there's more access) the difference is people like yourself don't seek it out, because you're happy listening to music from your youth. There's amazing music out there that has zero to do w/AI, but you're too rigid & stuck in your ways to notice. So stop painting the world thru the narrow lenses you see it thru, & get a grip.
@@JeighNeitherThere is still a lot of good young talent out there, but a lot of focus goes to the less talented young who become popular and then legacy acts like Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo sound even better at 71 and 69 than when they were a lot more young. They are very good for their age or any age. I am 51 and recall their 1980s heyday. They were great then and are currently just for still rocking and it being on stage and not in a rocking chair.
If you looked up the definition of fine wine her picture would be there. She is the absolute definition of talent and PURE voice…not like these “so called voice enhanced singers” of today. Saw here a few years ago in Austin, 3rd row and what an amazing show. This one looks incredible I’m sorry I missed it! Love you Pat Benatar! ❤️❤️
She did sound great but, at 71 year old, I would be surprised if there weren't some voice enhancement tricks going on here.
There are singers and then there are real singers she's one
💯
Pat still sounds great, and Geraldo continues to be a beast on that guitar!!!
One of the greatest rock songs of all time! They are still rocking SO hard!
I must have watched the video on MTV, three dozen times. It's a classic.
Neil is truly a guitar god. And Pat, born the same year as me, gives me hope that I can continue rockin'. God bless them.
I could lose control. We are young, heartache to heartache we stand. Thanks Pat & Neil for reaffirming my love of '80s classic rock.
WHAT....A.....VOICE!!!! Pure Rock n Roll......her voice hasn't aged 1 bit!!!
Her voice is not the same as before but she's still great.
@@brakesforsnakes757As many great female singers go, her voice is more husky as she has aged and with so much touring, but it is still powerful and could blow a lot of the young ones off the stage. Pat Benatar is operatically trained and had a nearly 5 octave vocal range at her peak. She still has her traditional, recognizable sound and Neil Giraldo does as her main guitar player-husband. They have done well together. They continue to do so.
Of course and the same goes for Ann Wilson. I just laugh when people say they sound as good or look as good as they did 30 years ago. @@jasonburger3533
@@jasonburger3533 Pat was also a smoker, for a time.
@@davewollenberg1518 Thank you for the information. I had not known that Pat had ever smoked. I know of other singers who smoked cigarettes or still do and their voices have lowered significantly, especially the female singers who either had ever smoked or those that still smoke and sing as well.
Neil Giraldo is one of the most underrated guitarists of that era.
Pat stays in her lane, doesn’t try to over sing her available range. Always a professional and classy couple. Entertainers, through and through ❤️
She sings this song according to how she’s always done and it doesn’t require a lot of range. She’s opera trained and was still singing all songs in their original key when I saw her a few years ago. Still does?
@@cirenosnor5768They have toured together for 45 years since 1979, have been married for nearly 42 years since 1982, have two daughters born in 1985 and 1994, have a book memoir that was first published in 2010-2011 and is still in print, and they tour relentlessly. She is 71 and he is 69. They have gotten new recognition since being inducted in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2022. They finally let them in. They had qualified by 2004. They shoulda gotten in sooner, but at least they are in.
She looks at Neil tearing up them strings and is like, wow!
@@jeffstein3267 Yeah, impressive married rock and roll family with two daughters. Pat and Neil are up in years, but appear and act as if they are much younger. They are iconic 1980s symbols in the current era.
Good music is good music it doesn't matter when it was made. It's timeless
Neil did his thang!!!! Man, I've never heard an electric guitar played that well!!!
Vocals,Guitar,Bass and Drums still works just fine in the hands of professionals. They're extraordinary and clearly at the height of their powers....a joy to watch and listen to....WOW!
That and a backing track.
Huge Thumbs Up...that was great. The drummer was so solid, the bass player, layin' it down. Pat still has a great voice and Neil can still shred...KUDOS
God bless them for going the distance and not losing it.
I really got choked up. She is flat out amazing and Neil is still a master shredder.
Same!
Great performance from Pat and Neil, and their band! The great vibes were flowing, I could see. Pat, Neil, and their group were having fun on stage, and the audience was having fun! Rock on! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Damn it man !! Who’s chopping onions around here!! 😢 she’s just amazing ❤
I’m 58 and she was around when I was a teenager and she still gets a lot of airplay.. her old man is a top musician who should receive a lot more credit 🙌🏼🎸🎤…look forward to seeing them at the casinos (in concert) again.
Someone grab a fire extinguisher, Neil is on fire! What a band! Greetings from New Mexico!
The sound of my High School years!❤
They both still got it! What fun to watch.
Grammy and gramps showing the grandkids what’s up !!!🎤🎸🔥
She still blows most vocalists off stage. Thanks for posting.
Not really. Decent job but not like she used to.
@@brentj.peterson6070Well, she is 71 and he about the same age, but they are still rocking on stage, not in a rocking chair. They still have the youthful energy. The young bands could learn from their performances and staying power, as they have toured relentlessly all the way since 1979 through to the present, married each other in 1982, and have two adult daughters born in 1985 and 1994, so they have balanced themselves well.
As one ages and as you use your voice you lose it, not everyone is Kate Bush who doesnt sing live for 40 years then comes out singing incredibly. @@brentj.peterson6070
That’s how you do it!!! Holy shit that sounded unbelievable. Neil’s guitar work and her vocal Phrasing brought it to a new level inspiring thank you
Neil Giraldo and Pat Benatar may just be the sexiest seniors alive 😅 - Music legends who still sound great. Their authenticity shines through as performers, never trying to be a caricature of the past.
This is how it’s done! Neil and Pat still rockin gracefully at 68 and 71, respectively. 👊🇨🇦
OMG!!! LEGENDS!!!!!!!!👑👑⭐⭐✨✨🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️
Pat looks and sounds great, Neil loving life on that guitar and why wouldn,t he...
Excellent performance! Pat and Neil totally rock with authority. Song has aged well ( one of her best, most serious songs) and it’s great to hear how Benatar has kept her voice intact. She’s really genuine and I appreciate her so much more now than I did when she ruled the radio forty years ago.
deep in the midnight sky there's a legend of a star that shines endlessly and occasionally when you stare at it long enough, it blinks its mighty light right in your eye.. pat has always been my midnight queen.
Almost always got such a kick out of these two. Remember adoring Pat back in the day... and thinking she's got quite a guitar guy there. Then found out the rest of the story... what a gas. Neil is top shelf - even more now... he just seems to get better every year. And Pat - you will never know how much we loved you... still do. What a set of pipes & fingers. Please keep it up guys - and thanks profusely for not dying your hair. Be who you are now - couldn't be any better. Cheers to you & the band! 👍👍✌️
That guitar was rocking.
So awesome!! She rocks ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I was introduced to Pat Benatar via MTV in the early 80's with the" You better Run" video and slightly later the " Love is a Battlefield" video. I was hooked by Benatar amazing voice and sex appeal. I finally met her at a meet and greet in 2017 and she is so cool. The concert was amazing and her voice is still perfect !!
Gorgeous! And virtually effortless. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊
This is amazing. They look so great and still sound amazing. Neil is ripping on those riffs.
Wow, she still can belt out the songs!
It's just an incredible performance! I feel completely inspired, just like back in the day when I was a young teen/20 something guitarist playing in a rock band before there was ever such a thing as UA-cam, Pro-Tools, and pitch-correct when people needed real talent to reach for greatness. So refreshing and being a 60 y/o that's completely gray, I can appreciate their move to just be the genuine artists they are by rocking their gray and being themselves.
Classy duo, no doubt. I've been blessed with a red haired, guitar player of a grandson. Nothing like hearing my music on his playlist. Rock on chillens!
I have a 43 year crush on Pat and have marveled at Neil's guitar work since I started playing some 20 years ago. A true power couple, hope to see them perform live sometime soon
One of the very few "Class Acts" left. Bravo !!! Keep up the great work. 👏👏👏👏
Spyder is a master guitarist and the voice lives on
Age has only added more sizzle to her voice, amazing!
Nope
@@brentj.peterson6070Huh? She sings "Love Is A Battlefield" in this type of longer version than the original 1983 recording and her concerts of that era. Her voice is more husky, however still powerful. I think they have toured so much that her voice has worn with the ages, but she still sounds as good or better, but in a lower register.
I ❤ Pat.
One of the greatest thrills of my life was meeting her in 2019.
Pat still has it! 💜
multiply that times 10!
@@donsmith8614Right on about that.
I’m normally not a Bigsby fan, but that’s one of the prettiest Les Pauls I’ve ever seen. Pat and the band sound wonderful. 💖
Never went outta tune
Talent and passion for music is timeless, and Neil & Pat demonstrate it right here.
What an incredible voice for someone her advanced age, wow really! Never seen Pat with her grey look..
Sooooo Gooood. Neil, that LP is amazing.
Spider truly is a Guitarist’s Guitarist. He is phenomenal - And that tone! Total Man Crush.
KILLER. Pat STILL can hang with if not BLOW AWAY the BEST vocalists and Neil is probably THE MOST UNDERRATED guitarist ever.
I was 13 when this cut dropped in 1983. It was a banger then. It's still a banger, sung with 40 more years of living seasoning the song and performance. Ms. Benatar and the crew sound incredible.:)
Love this music I grew up with...am only 65 yo and so happy to see any rocker from back in the day still singing out the tunes at 71 yo. Kudos Pat, Neil, and Band PS. Love that Neil put a Bigsby tremolo on his Les Paul... very cool, sounds awesome
pat benatar is one of the best female singers , period & to be at this age & still nail it is astonishing , neil kickin ass & that band makes this one of their best performances
Pat & Neil fan since the very beginning back in the 80's .... Grey hair look fantastic as is the Pat's voice and Neil's guitar play. Any chance to see you on stage in France ?
Electrifying. Pro-level chops and timing. Nice job mixing in the backing vocals, keys, electronic drums.
her voice is still amazing, what a performer, love it!!!!
I´m speechless - fantastic performance
Beautiful Pat Benatar you aged so gracefully and look and sound great!!!
I’ve always loved this song and they are still amazing together
And then you realize just how good their rhythm section is and how the bass carries the song, allowing Neil to sail above on his Gibson...
She was my favourite female singer in the 80s and she still rocks it. Go PAT love your work. Please tour Australia.
still has all that vocal power. Giraldo is amazing .
They are both incredible!! They sound so good!!!👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sounds great, her voice is still powerful and spot on.
Maybe a little too spot on ?
@DutchVai I've seen her live a few times and this is what she sounds like, she never struggles with her voice. I guess you're implying that she lips syncs
That's right.... lip syncing. The quality of her voice has always been fantastic, one of the best singers ever. But this performance she isn't singing live. @@Lance37a
Lip synch.
Awesome. I'm hoping to see them again in 2024.
Rhythm section slams !!! So glad I caught this episode .. We Belong was my favorite .. still a vocal powerhouse and his guitar playing is incredible. 🔥🔥🔥