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The mist across the window hides the lines
But nothing hides the colour of the lights that shine
Electricity so fine
Look and dry your eyes
We
So tired of all the darkness in our lives
With no more angry words to say can come alive
Get into a car and drive
To the other side
Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
We
Are young but getting old before our time
We'll leave the T.V. and the radio behind
Don't you wonder what we'll find
Steppin' out tonight?
You
Can dress in pink and blue just like a child
And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile
We'll be there in just a while
If you follow me
Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
OMG this song is 40 years old. But how can that be, it still sounds fresh and delicious?
Thats with all 80s music…timeless! 😎
OMG this song is 40 years old. But how can that be, it still sounds fresh and delicious?
I am a little younger than this song and this is how I feel about myself! ;)
A couple coworkers default to a certain yacht rock playlist with only about 60 songs on it, and it really feels like this one's on there more than once. I only flipped over to RP about 30 minutes ago and here it is again omg.
I'm not even mad, it's just hilarious.
It's like the bass and the drums have this sort of passive locomotion going on...
it's definitely like being on a train.
I love the undercurrent of motion in this song.
It's like the bass and the drums have this sort of passive locomotion going on...
I love the undercurrent of motion in this song.
Me Too!
Underplayed JJ is, HUGH!
"Yeah, do something about that Hugh"
Sadly, I just read that he's had to cancel the current tour....very disappointing as he would be worth traveling to see. Hopefully next year?
He's great live and his band is TIGHT. Like James Brown tight.
If only Bill would play more of Joe's huge 40 year catalog. 😕
"Beat Crazy" is wholly underrated and under appreciated.
OMG this song is 40 years old. But how can that be, it still sounds fresh and delicious?
Timeless. This song would have been staple in 1930's big-band night clubs.
Went to the chow in DC - it was fantastic
I get the chow was good, but how was the show??
If only Bill would play more of Joe's huge 40 year catalog. 😕
I concur, Joe is an incredible musician and is still making incredible music!
This was THE tune of the early-80s for me. The guy's much underrated. I gave it an 8.
If only Bill would play more of Joe's huge 40 year catalog. 😕
Joe is on tour in the US right now :)
I saw him in Phoenix on the "Sing, You Sinners!" tour. Excellent show!
Joe is on tour in the US right now :)
Went to the chow in DC - it was fantastic
Funny, when you look at this particular track on vinyl, you can actually clearly see that insistent bass pattern on the grooves. Not too many songs that you can identify that way. :)
I was not there but I remember a friend who went and told me about this. He had never heard of JJ and thought it was funny this "crap guy" got boo'd.
I was listening in disbelief. Back in the day, I thought Joe Jackson was fantastic.
would never have paired Joe Jackson with the Who - both great but for very different reasons/styles
getting boo'd offstage when opening for The Who at Toronto's CNE in 82
I was not there but I remember a friend who went and told me about this. He had never heard of JJ and thought it was funny this "crap guy" got boo'd.
I was listening in disbelief. Back in the day, I thought Joe Jackson was fantastic.
As a sixth grader listening to WLS from Chicago 300 miles away, I grew to love this song!
Lol! LIke this great album - my first JJ - I hadn't thought about WLS for years. Remember Uncle Larry and snot nosed little Tommy? Wonder where they are today.
album is sooo old still so good.
I fully, fully agree! TV Age is very up to date, I really dig Cancer (oh, that piano!)!
As a sixth grader listening to WLS from Chicago 300 miles away, I grew to love this song!
Driving music. Yes. Best kind of music, for me. Into the great wide open !
Amen to all three (related) comments.
I had JJ on in the car yesterday. My wife said she'd never heard of him, but he sure is easy to listen to. (She was in grad school when JJ was at his peak, and wasn't listening to anything.)
(edit: looked at my post again, for this great JJ song - I meant:)
!!
Was it during the Laughter and Lust tour? If so, I was waving at you, albeit from cheaper seats!
Who's Hugh?
Hiiiyiiiii will always love Huuugh?
Only Hugh?
Possibly similar to Ruth, Herb or Bert, who are often called upon after an overindulgent Friday or Saturday night, using a great white telephone?
I agree that the music perfectly captures the feel of freedom that comes from driving with no destination in mind.
Driving music. Yes. Best kind of music, for me. Into the great wide open !
Who's Hugh?
Hiiiyiiiii will always love Huuugh?
Only Hugh?
He puts on a great live show. Super tight band.
It's that Graham Maby bass line that keeps the current flowing. Always loved his style.
And what a great soundtrack!!
Indeed, I don't hear him often but those times when I hear something new to me, it always clicks.
Joe is one of the most consistently fine and creative musicians working. Nearly every album takes his music in a different direction. In fact, my only real complaint about Radio Paradise is that Bill plays far too little Joe Jackson!
Indeed, I don't hear him often but those times when I hear something new to me, it always clicks.
Very true. Joe Jackson is a musical genius.
It's certainly underrepresented here.
RP only has 8 cuts from him in the playist.
I agree that the music perfectly captures the feel of freedom that comes from driving with no destination in mind.
joetekubi wrote:
Yes, and an awesome album.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
I have always loved this...
Don't worry, there aren't any Hall and Oates songs here on RP's playlist.
"Rich Girl", anyone? ANYONE????
"Sara Smile" and "She's Gone" are excellent tunes; they had a few other good ones. Anyhow, this song still sounds great to me - kind of bittersweet memories about that time of my life.
Agree! (The lyrics from the song "TV-age" were very far-sighted those days...)
Why the hell not? I think they are both great!
I can't go for that. Oh no, No can do!
Ah c'mon. Yes its not the greatest JJ track, but please don't utter JJ and Hall and Oats in the same sentence.
Why the hell not? I think they are both great!
Hall and Oates next? *mad grin*
Don't worry, there aren't any Hall and Oates songs here on RP's playlist.
"Rich Girl", anyone? ANYONE????
https://www.joejackson.com/smoking.php
You know what? This is really worth reading and adsorbing the implications of what he says. Keep an open mind and try to put away all the 'media' you have been subjected to over the years. . .
hogwash!!!!
Hall and Oates next? *mad grin*
Ah c'mon. Yes its not the greatest JJ track, but please don't utter JJ and Hall and Oats in the same sentence.
I agree it's not very disco-y. I was responding to several different comments that reference disco in one way or another.
I also saw you responded to my comment on The Decemberists' "Down by the Water." There also I was referring to someone's claim that they had the "Peter Buck jangle" down. I just meant that it really is Peter Buck, not just a tribute. Of course arpeggios are old. I appreciate and respect your musical perspective on the songs! Rock on!
'nuff said
Hall and Oates next? *mad grin*
He released an album back in 2008, RAIN, that was a return to his pop/rock sound and it is awesome.
That's not really a typical "disco beat" - it's more of a "driving", electronic kind of rhythm, and doesn't accentuate any beat as disco rhythms generally do. Surely, it can be considered an '80s dance beat, but "disco beats" were typified by songs like "Stayin' Alive" or "I Will Survive", and usually featured the "open-high-hat-on-the-upbeat" affect.
Anyhow, as you said, "dated" or not, it's still a good tune.
I agree it's not very disco-y. I was responding to several different comments that reference disco in one way or another.
I also saw you responded to my comment on The Decemberists' "Down by the Water." There also I was referring to someone's claim that they had the "Peter Buck jangle" down. I just meant that it really is Peter Buck, not just a tribute. Of course arpeggios are old. I appreciate and respect your musical perspective on the songs! Rock on!
Thanks Bill!
Sure it's got the "dated" synth hook and "disco beat." It was released in 1982! That's just why it stands the test of time for me. It's every bit as "dated" as "Take the A-Train" or "Satisfaction" or how about those loops in "Strawberry Fields Forever" that I could do on my computer. It's a product of its time that still sounds good to me.
Now if you don't like synth hooks or disco beats, sure you might not like it...
That's not really a typical "disco beat" - it's more of a "driving", electronic kind of rhythm, and doesn't accentuate any beat as disco rhythms generally do. Surely, it can be considered an '80s dance beat, but "disco beats" were typified by songs like "Stayin' Alive" or "I Will Survive", and usually featured the "open-high-hat-on-the-upbeat" affect.
Anyhow, as you said, "dated" or not, it's still a good tune.
Ya me too but I really really like it. Wanna dance?
Sure it's got the "dated" synth hook and "disco beat." It was released in 1982! That's just why it stands the test of time for me. It's every bit as "dated" as "Take the A-Train" or "Satisfaction" or how about those loops in "Strawberry Fields Forever" that I could do on my computer. It's a product of its time that still sounds good to me.
Now if you don't like synth hooks or disco beats, sure you might not like it...
We were young but we had fun!!