Genius, I saw this performance live at the Fox in Atlanta Georgia in 1982. It was spellbinding. Grace commanded the stage alone , very simple, chic production, mesmerizing , only a strobe light, the sound of rain and fierce attitude, You couldn't take your eyes off her. This performance was unlike anything else and light years ahead of it's time. I'm grateful to have witnessed it.
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+Stephen Hardy She is evolutionarily ahead of her species. She reminds me of the famous T.S. Eliot Line - "A condition of complete simplicity (Costing not less than everything)." Grace embodies this idea of complete simplicity in her work.
"A condition of complete simplicity", as Eliot intended, is death. Never mind. I was at the 1982 performance at the Fox in Atlanta and talked to Grace Jones afterwards. Breathtaking in all respects.
I saw this at The Cinema in San Francisco in 1982...She kept the audience waiting for over two hours...people were going crazy but she was worth the wait...one of the greatest live shows ever...I remember she was doing Warm Leatherette and knocking over the symbols..her stage hands kept trying to pick them up and she was yelling at them.. "Leave those fuckers on the floor"... Such a legend !!
She's a piece of art. Such a surreal entity! her aura is incredible, so sensual and mysterious. Some ones don't believe in Grace because part of her image was directed by Goude, but, others women wouldn't fit in her aesthetic, some singers of today took things from her but they don't get the same result, is her aura, is her. She isn't manipulated by the aesthetic, she brings the aesthetic, the identity. My favourite human in the world.
She was always totally UNIQUE & had her very own sense of style & self confidence. She didn't need to emulate anybody, yet today, so many young artists try to emulate her, but with little to no positive results. Love you & respect to you Grace Jones.
I`m a fan of her, since she was singing La Vie en Rose. That was 1977 and I was 16 Years old. I like most of her songs, but my favorite song of her is and will always be Walking in the rain. Now I`m 60 and this song still put me in trance. Grace, Sly and Robby, that was musical perfection.
Hi, this is your older brother, I was 18 then, and I felt and feel exactly like you described. I've heard thousands of albums, and Nightclubbing is my favorite.
Miss Jones is one of the coolest people who ever lived! I just watched a fabulous doc about her. Bloodlight and Bami. You see the stage persona of alien sleekness or spooky rage but offstage she is funny, friendly, caring, frank. A must see!!
One of the best combos in musical history was teaming up Grace with Sly and Robbie. Fantastic! atmospheric and (bar perhaps one or 2 synth sounds) Timeless!
Grace achieved something that few singers/performers ever have. She has a life long career because she never for a moment forgot all the people and that brought her success. The proof is the tickets still sell out every concert she does the same as they did when she was promoting her second album, "Fame." Her mystious alluring and truly beautiful and unsual voice and her approach to music cannot be reliplicated. These are fact well known to any Grace Jones fan.
Grace was (then) and remains one of a kind. At her peak in 1981 with this intro song to the amazing Nightclubbing album. Today's female music stars (in the charts) don't have the same presence individuality or originality. Any wonder that after 36 years this still sounds just as good.
Grace ist als Person schon eine Ikone und ein Kunstwerk, für sich. Aber ihr ganzen Stil, denn sie vertreten hat war eigenständig. Ein Markenzeichen , auch in ihrer Musik !
I remember being in Paris with my walkman on, Listening to this song, It was raining. Wearing a Charles Jourdan trench coat and CJ shoes too that I had bought that day. I was on my way to Espace Cabin to meet up for dinner with friends and my new boyfriend. They were all there and I walked in shaking my coat off and gave my coat to the coat girl. What a magical evening! Thank you Grace for a great memeory that your music brings back!
Flash and the Pan was an Australian New Wave musical group (essentially an ongoing studio project) initiated during the late 1970s by Harry Vanda and George Young, both former members of The Easybeats. The duo's first success was their debut album with single "Walking in the Rain", which was later covered by Grace Jones.
Yes, the best is absolutely the original by Flash & the Pan whitout a doubt. I also know the Easybeats (Friday on my mind, 1967!) Thank you for your information 👍 Greetings from Italy 👋👋👋
I never understood why her persona wasn't propelled into the Star Trek Genre - She exudes an other worldly being!!!!! Always Unique !!!! Always Magnetic!!!! Always Love that Mystique that she owned and no one could capture like Grace could!!!!!!
Oh man! This woman was so damn cool!! Love you Grace Jones. You're a work of art.....Genius!! Thank you for the superb musik & for givin us a true taste of the 80's. :-)
This entire one woman show cd album was one of the most creative concepts and performances of its time and in my opinion holds up extremely well even now. Talk about T.A.L.E.N.T!
she's a goddess. also a very talented singer. bought this album as soon as it came out bk in the day. Love the reggae influences. the musicians on the albums during this period were top notch. timeless, ms. jones!
Never seen this tape before, however, I have always been fascinated by Grace and since I was walking in the rain yesterday It caught my attention I just luv...the coolness of it. keep on keeping on Grace. Much Luv... SHALOM
Back in the 70,s when I was coming out and hearing her at the major dance clubs, when I discovered there were gay bars. Man this woman was rain supreme. She had a class about her that helped me except myself and a style about her that was just so androgonist, that I could,nt help loving. Aside from the groovy tunes she was singing and a sound that made you want to dance your ass off for. I came out with her, and she was just an easy way to except myself. I love little Ms. Grace, and I know she knows it. She,s a classic and I know she knows it. Thanks for all The Young Hearts Run Free. Cause your in my ball park range baby. Love....Dennis
Damn, someone needs to reissue the whole One Man Show onto DVD. Spectacular performance -- so stark and eerie. The songs sound even better live than they do on record: tougher and more minimal.
I love this video. Eventhough it was made in 1980 I think it is still powerfull. Grace Jones has a magnetic charme and a very strong personality. If you have the chance to see her performing live, even if you might not like her music, you will be amazed by the show. Honestly, a Grace Jones' concert is an experience not to be missed.
Gets better with each listen! Keep making music every once in a while for us ok, Sabine? Please? You have so much to say and sing. So much snarky material in your science videos for new songs!
TheNew Tomboy This is a song by Harry Vanda and George Young. Young had two younger brothers called Malcolm and Angus and also Vanda and Young began writing and producing the new group called... *AC/DC*. True story.
Saw Grace live in Sydney late 80’s early 90’s? at the Hordern Pavilions New year’s eve ‘Rat Party’, didn’t know she was going to be there along with most the others there that night, it was sheer xtc when she sang,what a pleasant surprise ❤
She is part of an amazing tribe of people in all walks of life, stretching who we are and what we can be. Overlap with the likes of David Bowie, k.d. lang, Prince, Little Richard. Bend it like Grace, lol!
I watched "One Man Show" again at some crazy hour today - around 5-6 am, not having gone to bed yet. It's so hypnotic! She inspires me as a performer/singer.
If ever an artiste commanded presence and allure this lady does, whether she is 31yrs old or 131yrs old, she just mesmerises you, best not turn your back on her !!
Thank you, kind sir/madam. I wish more people would see youtube as we both apparently do. Cheers to you, where ever you may be, listening to your favorite music.
just had this video posted i checked it out friend plays her a lot how i got to know her music i don't need to add anything its been all said She is one of a kind GRACE JONES Nothing but Love
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No artist of today even come close to the coolness of Grace Jones. She is one of a kind!
and Iggy, and Bowie
Doesn't get the respect and status she has earned as a living legend. Except from us.
Some DO art...some ARE art...
She sang a song about being a piece of furniture lol Art Groupie
So true. Is she still alive? ❤
Genius, I saw this performance live at the Fox in Atlanta Georgia in 1982. It was spellbinding. Grace commanded the stage alone , very simple, chic production, mesmerizing , only a strobe light, the sound of rain and fierce attitude, You couldn't take your eyes off her. This performance was unlike anything else and light years
ahead of it's time. I'm grateful to have witnessed it.
+Stephen Hardy She is evolutionarily ahead of her species. She reminds me of the famous T.S. Eliot Line -
"A condition of complete simplicity (Costing not less than everything)."
Grace embodies this idea of complete simplicity in her work.
+John Doe Well said, You are completely right!!
+Stephen Hardy Man did you say that shyt right....i just reread your quote to a non believer..
well stated, and you are spot on.
"A condition of complete simplicity", as Eliot intended, is death. Never mind. I was at the 1982 performance at the Fox in Atlanta and talked to Grace Jones afterwards. Breathtaking in all respects.
I saw this at The Cinema in San Francisco in 1982...She kept the audience waiting for over two hours...people were going crazy but she was worth the wait...one of the greatest live shows ever...I remember she was doing Warm Leatherette and knocking over the symbols..her stage hands kept trying to pick them up and she was yelling at them.. "Leave those fuckers on the floor"... Such a legend !!
🤣❤
only 2 hours?
She's a piece of art. Such a surreal entity! her aura is incredible, so sensual and mysterious. Some ones don't believe in Grace because part of her image was directed by Goude, but, others women wouldn't fit in her aesthetic, some singers of today took things from her but they don't get the same result, is her aura, is her. She isn't manipulated by the aesthetic, she brings the aesthetic, the identity. My favourite human in the world.
agreed
She was always totally UNIQUE & had her very own sense of style & self confidence. She didn't need to emulate anybody, yet today, so many young artists try to emulate her, but with little to no positive results. Love you & respect to you Grace Jones.
Amen sister to dat!!!.
Such an incredible description of Grace...... She is timeless
She or he is a maniac, probably on speed. Goodbye.
56yrs old ,here 2024 still loving Grace ❤
62 and still love her as well.
Snap!
Heck yes, 50 years old, I remember this album in my parents' collection
I`m a fan of her, since she was singing La Vie en Rose. That was 1977 and I was 16 Years old. I like most of her songs, but my favorite song of her is and will always be Walking in the rain. Now I`m 60 and this song still put me in trance. Grace, Sly and Robby, that was musical perfection.
Private Life is also a good one 😎
Hi, this is your older brother, I was 18 then, and I felt and feel exactly like you described.
I've heard thousands of albums, and Nightclubbing is my favorite.
@@Captain-Nostromo I've Done It Again is my favorite. Never knew she could handle a ballad.
Have a nice day dear soul!
Doing what I'm doing..
That groove held down by sLy & Robbie the sound is graphic
One of the coolest and most intriguing songs of an enigmatic artist. Grace Jones is in a class of her own.
She has a bizarre Public Image
Absolutely!
@@patrickm8638 you love it, dont you.
The original is also good.
Flash and the Pan did this in 1978, Great song by them.
30 years later this still holds well.
10 years later😂
i loved Grace at 14......i think she even cooler at 53
Its not talking, it’s not singing, it’s both and yet neither…and it’s pretty damn incredible!
Miss Jones is one of the coolest people who ever lived! I just watched a fabulous doc about her. Bloodlight and Bami. You see the stage persona of alien sleekness or spooky rage but offstage she is funny, friendly, caring, frank. A must see!!
thanks for the recommendation.!!!
So far ahead of her time.
yes she was!
ahead of all times..
Whoever edited this video was being funny though
The original was done by flash and the pan
This was time specific. The past never underrated her yet the future would to the point of making her a footnote in history.
One of the best combos in musical history was teaming up Grace with Sly and Robbie. Fantastic! atmospheric and (bar perhaps one or 2 synth sounds) Timeless!
Grace is living art.
Grace achieved something that few singers/performers ever have. She has a life long career because she never for a moment forgot all the people and that brought her success. The proof is the tickets still sell out every concert she does the same as they did when she was promoting her second album, "Fame." Her mystious alluring and truly beautiful and unsual voice and her approach to music cannot be reliplicated. These are fact well known to any Grace Jones fan.
Grace Jones covering Flash and the Pan. It doesn't get much stranger than that.
Every now and then, I listen to both versions. It's brilliance both ways.
It's the only song of there's I like ... she owns it
Memories of listening to Grace on my cassette Walkman and hearing her voice get deeper and deeper as the AAs ran out of juice. J'adore Grace.
Grace inspired more children than Sesame Street
Only Grace Jones can do something like this. Absolutely awesome...
Well, Flash and the Pan can do it, seeing that they did. Having said that, Grace is awesome though.
Grace was (then) and remains one of a kind. At her peak in 1981 with this intro song to the amazing Nightclubbing album. Today's female music stars (in the charts) don't have the same presence individuality or originality. Any wonder that after 36 years this still sounds just as good.
Grace ist als Person schon eine Ikone und ein Kunstwerk, für sich. Aber ihr ganzen Stil, denn sie vertreten hat war eigenständig. Ein Markenzeichen , auch in ihrer Musik !
Grace Jones elevates "phrasing" to a whole another level!!! Brava!
I remember being in Paris with my walkman on, Listening to this song, It was raining. Wearing a Charles Jourdan trench coat and CJ shoes too that I had bought that day.
I was on my way to Espace Cabin to meet up for dinner with friends and my new boyfriend.
They were all there and I walked in shaking my coat off and gave my coat to the coat girl.
What a magical evening!
Thank you Grace for a great memeory that your music brings back!
Flash and the Pan was an Australian New Wave musical group (essentially an ongoing studio project) initiated during the late 1970s by Harry Vanda and George Young, both former members of The Easybeats. The duo's first success was their debut album with single "Walking in the Rain", which was later covered by Grace Jones.
Yes, the best is absolutely the original by Flash & the Pan whitout a doubt. I also know the Easybeats (Friday on my mind, 1967!) Thank you for your information 👍 Greetings from Italy 👋👋👋
I never understood why her persona wasn't propelled into the Star Trek Genre - She exudes an other worldly being!!!!! Always Unique !!!! Always Magnetic!!!! Always Love that Mystique that she owned and no one could capture like Grace could!!!!!!
I could see Madonna borrow heavily from her...and then Gaga.
Madonna & Grace are totally different.
Nothing reminds about Grace when I think of Madonna?
Yeah shame she only got as far as a James Bond film (still stunning performance though)...
I have seen her in concert and this is the perfect performance of this song. What a great performer, you have to see her live to appreciate!
Diva Grace Jones in action...Light & Love...
Why have I never heard of Grace? Well, better late than never :)
You were young?
Holy merde. There she is. Lifelong fan.
Meine Hymne an den Regen
...and I saw the show in Stockholm - 1982? - it was great - after a so and so long delay...
amazing presence, she looks unreal, like a beautiful doll with a beautiful voice .
Pure artistry and totally mesmerizing.
Oh man! This woman was so damn cool!! Love you Grace Jones. You're a work of art.....Genius!! Thank you for the superb musik & for givin us a true taste of the 80's. :-)
I'm still pumping this 2020 major respect from New Zealand 🤙🏽
And 2024 from NZ
Takes time to cross the equator, eh?
This entire one woman show cd album was one of the most creative concepts and performances of its time and in my opinion holds up extremely well even now. Talk about T.A.L.E.N.T!
So glad I saw her - twice at different events. Amazing. Timeless. For Damon: RIP - Glad you saw her with me... ;)
Auckland New Zealand Art Gallery were playing this with video footage in 2014 when I passed through sensational folks
This is art.
the Legendary Grace Jones,when you say someone pave the way grace Jones is the perfect example of that,she is the real originator.
I love her. really ahead of her time. Simply the best.
Grace you are bringing me back to life.
Definition of cool
❤️Absolutely !!! 🥂
The one and only Grace Jones. You can't make this up.
she's a goddess. also a very talented singer. bought this album as soon as it came out bk in the day. Love the reggae influences. the musicians on the albums during this period were top notch. timeless, ms. jones!
Great song and beat
Sly and Robbie, baby
"One Man Show" is amazing, the simple set, her stage presence and the music, has to be the best concert video ever.
Thanks I appreciate that!
flawless timeless sonic - beyond perfection
I LOVE THIS SONG
so dramatic the way she prances on stage... so slowly, yet so much power.
love it... great performer!
2024. Need upscale!
She’s stunning
A stunning performer if there ever was one. Pure art.
Never seen this tape before, however, I have always been fascinated by Grace and since I was walking in the rain yesterday It caught my attention I just luv...the coolness of it. keep on keeping on Grace. Much Luv... SHALOM
Man listen to that sound incredible, guitar,bass,drums!!!!! In the "old" times there was real, good music !!!
Grace IS art!
Back in the 70,s when I was coming out and hearing her at the major dance clubs, when I discovered there were gay bars. Man this woman was rain supreme. She had a class about her that helped me except myself and a style about her that was just so androgonist, that I could,nt help loving. Aside from the groovy tunes she was singing and a sound that made you want to dance your ass off for. I came out with her, and she was just an easy way to except myself. I love little Ms. Grace, and I know she knows it. She,s a classic and I know she knows it. Thanks for all The Young Hearts Run Free. Cause your in my ball park range baby. Love....Dennis
Damn, someone needs to reissue the whole One Man Show onto DVD. Spectacular performance -- so stark and eerie. The songs sound even better live than they do on record: tougher and more minimal.
blu ray 4k is better
I love this video. Eventhough it was made in 1980 I think it is still powerfull. Grace Jones has a magnetic charme and a very strong personality. If you have the chance to see her performing live, even if you might not like her music, you will be amazed by the show. Honestly, a Grace Jones' concert is an experience not to be missed.
because it was made in the 80's it is powerfull
my favorite of hers, she just completely owns this one
Marvellous to see this rare video. One of my favourite songs by her - together with "La Vie en Rose".
Class Is Grace Jones!
She's a phenom!!!
Good Music, iconic performer and the Longevity of it all. Absolute brilliance
Gets better with each listen! Keep making music every once in a while for us ok, Sabine? Please? You have so much to say and sing. So much snarky material in your science videos for new songs!
I always forget about this song.
Wow still futuristic, amazing.
thank you, this is much better than any wikipedia page ;-)
No competition at all, ever! 😎🙏
Grace Jones really does rule the world. INCROYABLE!
Love the bass in this and she’s just captivating.
FABULOUS. Style and glamour.
Style & Grace!
Gorgeous bass feel!
Awesome bass and synth
Robbie Shakespere Bass - Sly Dunbar Drums
She made a great impression on Australia when she came out here.She's a genius.
Perfect
Oh my gosh! I love to watch this woman sing-so different!
I'm a fairly new Grace fan, and this is just... oh my goodness, wow! it doesen't get any more incredible than this one performance.
planant et profond! l'élément primordial!!! la pluie! cimer! Grace la déesse!
One of my favourite songs from a true genius!
Saw her concert last night at Hollywood Bowl--amazing! Love you Grace!
"I will not Conform".......That's why Grace Jones is who she is! Pure Class and still is!
“Feeling like a Woman.. looking like a Man🎙⛈ Perfection that IS that FACE
Beautiful. She fully embraced her natural beauty.
holy God, this song and video inspires me every time i see it.. even years later
TheNew Tomboy
This is a song by Harry Vanda and George Young. Young had two younger brothers called Malcolm and Angus and also Vanda and Young began writing and producing the new group called... *AC/DC*.
True story.
D800Lover Yep, the flip side of Hey, St Peter. Just saw it mentioned on Blood and Thunder: The Sound of Alberts.
Saw Grace live in Sydney late 80’s early 90’s? at the Hordern Pavilions New year’s eve ‘Rat Party’, didn’t know she was going to be there along with most the others there that night, it was sheer xtc when she sang,what a pleasant surprise ❤
This is a very good cover.
Blue Zodiac Flash and the Pan made the original.
Better than the original. However in saying that the real talent lay with Harry Vanda and George Young, it was their song.
She is part of an amazing tribe of people in all walks of life, stretching who we are and what we can be. Overlap with the likes of David Bowie, k.d. lang, Prince, Little Richard. Bend it like Grace, lol!
I watched "One Man Show" again at some crazy hour today - around 5-6 am, not having gone to bed yet. It's so hypnotic! She inspires me as a performer/singer.
If ever an artiste commanded presence and allure this lady does, whether she is 31yrs old or 131yrs old, she just mesmerises you, best not turn your back on her !!
I like to thank u for all that u are Grace .i grow up knowing your music and living the dream and always will a very long time fan. thank u again
Amazing GRACE Jones . . . unforgettable!
Thank you, kind sir/madam. I wish more people would see youtube as we both apparently do. Cheers to you, where ever you may be, listening to your favorite music.
just had this video posted i checked it out friend plays her a lot how i got to know her music i don't need to add anything its been all said She is one of a kind GRACE JONES Nothing but Love
Love this track! Simon le Bon chose this as one of his faves from the 80s last night on Radio 2. Grace Jones completely iconic.
Thank u thank u thank u- beautiful vid!!!
Grace was more than just a FLASH IN THE PAN.Great performance !!
Dear Grace ,Happy birthday and seeing it's nearly xmas ,merry xmas
Hope you are well , you big amazing thing