My first concert ever was Billy Squier during his "Don't Say No" tour in 1980-81. The guy was great. Too bad he was forever tarnished by the "Rock Me Tonite" video. He is one of the great unsung heroes of 80's rock.
I have a Japanese import EP of a few songs from this concert including this one. Finally somebody posted the video, which I love. This song reminds me of March 4th, 1983, when I learned the girl I was after was taking drugs. I remember that Friday very well, I heard this song on the school bus twice that day.
I also saw Billy and DL in 82 and to make a long story short I will never forget it, EVER. My best friend in the world was with me and my 67 Impala's brakes took a dump. Stranded in Detroit with a small bag of weed, a little money, and no place to stay until I talked a motel clerk into letting us stay the night.....what a night. Bikers, pimps, prostitutes....I want to be 17 again in the worst way....
I saw him with Piper in the 70's in Dekalb, IL at the Egyption theater (one hell of a beatutiful theater too). They opened up for Angel and quite a few other bands back then.
Yeh, seen him in concert in Houston Astrodome. He was way up in the RAFTERS singing & playing his guitar. Halol. I don't know what was better, him in the rafters, or me lost in the parking lot after the show...my wonderful husband finally found me out there...after everyone else had left. and there I was. Hhahah
Hey, me too. I saw them in Atlanta at the Omni though. I think that was the night they kicked off the tour with Def Leppard. Loved it then; love it now!!!!
Billy squire belongs in the rock-'n'-roll hall of fame March 6 2024
GREAT song from a BRILLIANT artist who's inimitable voice stands the test of time.
ONe of those timeless & inimitable voices you can tell with your eyes closed. His Tele & LP Jr. tone was SOOOO bright & crisp.
My first concert ever was Billy Squier during his "Don't Say No" tour in 1980-81. The guy was great. Too bad he was forever tarnished by the "Rock Me Tonite" video. He is one of the great unsung heroes of 80's rock.
I have this show on dvd. Great show. He was great in concert. I saw him on this tour back in the day. Def Leppard opened. Excellent show.
To the time before video....
we still love these tracks
Squire truely rocked the 80's
tao
Beautiful
he only faded out 2 u dude he still rocks everyday
Thankx!!!!!!!
Classic lo-fi recording. Great song.
love billy squier but sadly was born in 1989-.- if only it was 79 then i'd been able to see him with my dad.
I have a Japanese import EP of a few songs from this concert including this one. Finally somebody posted the video, which I love.
This song reminds me of March 4th, 1983, when I learned the girl I was after was taking drugs. I remember that Friday very well, I heard this song on the school bus twice that day.
I saw that show too! That was my first concert. Loved him then and even now. Still have the Tshirt saved in a box somewhere too :)
I also saw Billy and DL in 82 and to make a long story short I will never forget it, EVER. My best friend in the world was with me and my 67 Impala's brakes took a dump. Stranded in Detroit with a small bag of weed, a little money, and no place to stay until I talked a motel clerk into letting us stay the night.....what a night. Bikers, pimps, prostitutes....I want to be 17 again in the worst way....
Ottawa is a great Place to Visit in Canada : ,)
Billy with Nazareth? What a combo!! Love then both!!!
Seen him at Lakeland Civic Center in Florida, 1984, Signs of Life tour. Ratt opened up. What a show! Ratt kicked ass but Billy Squire ruled.
yes it was a great show, front row, fall of '82 I believe
I saw him with Piper in the 70's in Dekalb, IL at the Egyption theater (one hell of a beatutiful theater too). They opened up for Angel and quite a few other bands back then.
Oh, why can't he live near me!
I was there........
Yeh, seen him in concert in Houston Astrodome. He was way up in the RAFTERS singing & playing his guitar. Halol. I don't know what was better, him in the rafters, or me lost in the parking lot after the show...my wonderful husband finally found me out there...after everyone else had left. and there I was. Hhahah
@bayley5150 Indeed!! Great point.
nice! i actually saw him in the 80"s with Queen at the Irvine Amp.
Hey, me too. I saw them in Atlanta at the Omni though. I think that was the night they kicked off the tour with Def Leppard. Loved it then; love it now!!!!
Take over for a week or so Mr. Wonderful!! I'm off to Canada....Ahhh, take it to the lawyer..LOL!!!!
great song, saw him w/Nazerath, Emotions tour
cool
The ONLY rock artist who can "do it all" to this very day.
Write, sing, play.
@bayley5150 Isaw this tour as well in CINCI. They opened for that little known band,,, QUEEN. Lol!! Great concert.
She's a runner.what a great old tune.gives me goose bumps still.would love talk asap about tomorrow. Don't forget.this is insane.
He's touring right now with Ringo Starr's all stars.
This guy had a lot of great songs, what happened to him.
I've got "Hypnotized" stuck in my mind. Anybody seen that one yet. I cannot find it anywhere.
i can't remember me
Does anybody have the video for "YOU SHOULD BE HIGH LOVE"??? off of "TALE OF THE TAPE".Did he ever do a video for "ANGRY"????
I saw him when Ratt opened for him long time ago. Time we forgave him for that bad video...