Joe Jackson on Craig Kilborn

[ColinPRS]

Sorry, not on patch on the original version, like watching a washed up singer at the end of the pier.

[evelynmh]

@ColinPRS really? I thought it's a great live rendition of one of his better known songs....

[ColinPRS]

@evelynmh opp!! I've upset someone, i guess i may have been a bit hrash, but I still prefer the old stuff, this seems too restrained, if that makes sense?

[kyleonthedial]

what a genius

[kellynora]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE Joe Jackson. Why would anyone dislike this???

[kellynora]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE Joe Jackson.

[ManzaneraIsGod]

Listening to this version actually makes me fall in love with Joe Jackson. A timeless classic that still sounds brilliant. Jackson is, and always will be, one of the most talented musicians around.

[Criszzilla]

I like Joe Jackson. I miss Kilborn.

[itkapatanka]

wish I could buy this version Joe...*****

[robin14669]

What happened to Joe's face? Botox?

[evelynmh]

@robin14669 unfortunately that seems to be story going around......

[ogenmatic]

@robin14669  nineteen forever - guess it didn't work out

[steveblue824]

I once read a review of Joe Jackson and the writer said something that I believe still holds true:

"Joe Jackson can think up better songs just sitting around on a Sunday afternoon than many bands take years to write."

Damn true!

[jonahbegone]

Ouch. That first part seemed pitchy...

[6Bb60]

I have to agree with all the folks who say that Joe has never made a bad version of this song. I've heard several renditions and none have ever failed to tear my heart out. This one is absolutely gorgeous. Great post!

[196177]

A solid fucker that Joe!

[SittingComfortably]

Interesting version. I came to this via the original version which always makes me feels how lost young men (and women) are at the incomprehensibility of the other sex's way of thinking. Listening to this I now feel the exasperation that after all these years we still can't understand the other sex. He wrote some very well-observed songs.

[dork74]

Kilborn and his shit new show KILLED my simpsons reruns in syndication ....FUCK YOU ASSHOLE. YOUR NEW SHOW SUCKS DONKEY FARTS..

[evelynmh]

@dork74 wow such hostility!!!!

[kezzer2]

God given talent..He looks great...class act...would love to see him live...always liked him...cool find...thnx for sharing...it made me cry...dont know why though....memories?

[Takamine1966]

Mad love for Joe Jackson. Awesome.

[themosesmurphy]

JJ sounds so much smoother as a vocalist in a lowe register, but even when his voice breaks a little it adds to his performance. I haven't heard a bad version of this song yet, including the duet with Mindy Jostyn...

[fiamike]

I saw Joe in concert in SF about 10 years ago, and it was just a fabulous concert. It was a smaller theatre setting and you could really see what a terrific musician he is.

[evelynmh]

he was on David Letterman back in '89 after " Blaze of Glory" was released he did " Nineteen Forever" it's on youtube

[Conan1ts]

I wish I had this wonderful version on my iPod...

[AceOfHeart2012]

Yeah, but Joe's on national television singing his own song whilst you are sitting on your bed in your mama's house watching. Joe ROCKS!!! Always has.

[rocktunes]

Great stuff Joe. Keep on playing.

[ReallyGoinOutWithHim]

and wow look at his hands

[twisteddsister]

What' do mean about his hands?

[evelynmh]

@twisteddsister those hands...those fingers....playing a Slow Song...lay you down and caress you.....

[kezzer2]

@evelynmh I think you hit the nail on the head...good comment.

[ReallyGoinOutWithHim]

this version touches me so much more than the original album version. love the way his voice breaks at 1:44

[evelynmh]

sounds like many of the conversations  I had with old boyfriends back in the day......going off to cry now.......................

[nuno7911]

man! even back in breaking us i two.. he had a creepy serial killer face! I would trade my looks(I am a handsome man..lol) for a tenth of his talent!!

[kezzer2]

@nuno7911 Yeah...were all handsome.....

[celloprofundo]

If I had a head like that I'd be prickly too, can you imagine waking up in the morning and having a mug staring back at you ? Jusy kidding, I think he's ADORABLE !! ( but not as cute as ) --Choefoe ; )

[theScytheofGod]

Man, I'm sorry, but aside from the lyrics, it's a completely different song.

And I don't appreciate that right now.

[gtrrobster]

No need to apologize for your opinion.

But...if you look at all the great artists

Bowie, Dylan, JJ, Lou Reed, Talking Heads,

Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young etc ,

none of them play their stuff live the way it was recorded. And to me, the best ones are able to re-arrange their material in different ways each time they take it to the road. They sort of need to to keep from geting bored of themself.

[theScytheofGod]

As a musician, I totally understand and agree; but from the standpoint of the audience, I like to hear something close to the way it sounds it my head. He changed the key, the melody, the tempo, the instruments, everything BUT the lyrics.

So to me, as it stands, it's a completely different tune. Not bad, just different.

[suslodarov]

if you listen closely to the original the key is the same, the little ostinate hook that the guitar plays is there, too. the song got rearranged because there is no point in trying to replicate the sound of an 80s band with a piano.

[theScytheofGod]

Yes, you're correct, it's the same key. The Melody of the song is just completely different, and yes, this song could be completely replicated because the guitar part could be duplicated by the keyboard. Everything's the same, but it's still different and still pisses me off.

[kezzer2]

@suslodarov Good point....I agree...times change..Joe moves on...

[twochaudio]

,,,,,,,,,I always like the piano segways he always will do ,,,but I think he can be a little prickey live ..did you ever feel that...

[GaryJacobsen]

I had the same feeling. But at the last tours it was a lot better. At the Night Music concert he really was in a bad mood. But the music was superb!

[MamaDay]

This arrangement is just FABULOUS. Joe is THE MAN.

[ShapeInADrape]

this is so touching. just love this guy and the way he carries his songs through life and experience. this song moved me way back when it first came out. you have so much to say about love, joe

[HeightMeight]

Brilliant!

[poltallach]

The media created a bizarre Joe Jackson vs Elvis Costello fixation back in the early 80's. It was terribly absurd as both gents were and remain incredibly talented in their own right. I saw Joe at a concert in Toronto and he blew me away. Gorgeous thoughful lyrics and an amazing talent.

[twochaudio]

,,that,s how the ( I`m not giong to Chelse) song came into play

[labattsipa]

just saw him in las vegas the other night.  he did this number,, blew me away

[peaceoldsoul]

wow! although i wasn't born to his time,I still admire and appraise joe jackson's music! i love his style of music!!!!!!!

[great pianist + great voice + great compositions + great interpretation of songs + great charm = JOE JACKSON :)]

[xeuropn]

Damn, after all of these years, he's growing hair again. Love his new album and DVD.

[osheal]

steppin out... when ever i hear this song..

i am transported back to being a 13 year old kid... manically in love with a girl down the road.... amazing memories... amazing song...

for this to happen all i need to hear is the bass line... and kapow... i am there..

[drinkdrank]

cellphones,texting,video games,those rotten poems they call RAP,whatever is in Mommy and Daddy's medicine cabinet,reality TV,tricked out Hondas,the internet,pants that have crotches that go down to your knees..Well, you get the idea..

[cranez006]

I truly feel bad for the current generation of kids. Thay have gotten completely ripped off in the music department. They don't have the Joe Jacksons, Elton Johns, Billy Joels, etc. REAL talent. All kids have today is disposible entertainment, with ZERO staying power. Sad.. How did it happen?

[georgemasiello]

I agree. Each generation thinks they have it "better" than the previous, but I think it is the opposite - the quality of life, in general, has gone downhill. Instant gratification is overrated. Maybe we are becoming the society that DEVO sang about!!!

[anelymper]

Ask me about this!I'm one of this new generation and I live in the most terrible music place (Greece).The things they hear are not only rap,but more stupid music!Fortunately,a friend of mine can understand the real music,we listen to Joe Jackson and leave the others hear their stupid 'dark rock' music.

[rossboss1]

I too agree - I was listening to Joe Jackson 12 years ago when I was around 15-16 years old since it connected with me. Perhaps I was unusual.

[audible67]

What a lazy, lazy opinion. Fact is there is so much out there that is outstanding. There's probably just alot more crap than there was 30 years ago...

[anelymper]

I bought 'Afterlife' just yesterday,it's amazing!

[taoistcowboy123]

Added to my "Vocalista" playlist motherfuckers, cocksuckers, and pussylickers. All are welcome!!!!

[davseb222]

just because he has "emotional angst" does not make him talented. I know a few guys at the sanitorium who ha emotionl angst yet sound like shit.... Joes one of them, sorry dear fans, truth is the truth... great songwriting though, just let other artist sing them, e.g. Bernie Taupin, Prince, etc..

[madmacska]

sorry pal your way of the mark,tho everyone has an opinion

[bubleta]

What the hell was Kilbourn thinking? Where is he today?

[montawkjack]

The music, the lyrics, the voice. For almost 30 years, there has been no one better. I just never understood why he never had a bigger following.

[Benbuddha]

Check out his biography of his early years if you can get your hands on it. It's called 'a cure for gravity'...it covers the early years up until the release of Look Sharp. He is a fine writer...not only a great musician but a sensitive soul living in harsh times.

[johnnny5555]

he is the gershwin, or porter of our generation, God Bless Him, good Karma whatever

[heyjuday]

This song will always stand the test of time. Each time he sings it, he always performs it with such soulful angst...he's truly a remarkable talent.

[msflr]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. "Just a bunch of ballads?" Joe is a genius, with a huge array of musical styles and influences.

[arai59]

the piano...........

[hypno59]

Does anybody even talk about what painters LOOK like?

[Markinvention]

I don't think JJ was ever in line for winning prizes in beauty contests.

However, for songwriting, musicianship and sense of humour...

[zigozagoilmago]

Mark, I absolutely with you.

You do not need to explain nothing about JJ music. Nobody goes to a concert because the musicians are "handsome" or elegant...

It's only a matter of good (music) taste...

[azguitar]

Incredible Joe...great songwriting is timeless.

[heyjuday]

AZ, I agree 110% BTW, does anybody know how many different ways Joe rearranged "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" I've seen him in concert 3x in LA and each time he did it a different way. Each time was amazing too!

[cutis1000]

Wow, talk about re-arrangement is right. One of my fav JJ songs. Thanks for posting!

[misterk468]

Love the re-arrangement of his vocals...always reinventing himself...thanks for the great post...

[terminalmf]

I don't get it.

[bedheaddolly]

Fabulous!

Yes ... We should all want the same thing.

Can hardly wait to see you in Vancouver.

[ajhoncantara]

I saw him 3 times in the '80s and he always blew me away.

A great live performer.

[anelymper]

Only the 50% of the singers can sing in normal situations.Joe is one of them who can sing everywhere and sound more beautiful than in the studio.He was born to make music.

[yomikey617]

great clip, but could ya put the title of the song in the title line ??? (DUH!)

[sheepdean]

So ... damn ... good. Joe Jackson is just pure talent, hopefully his new album will put him back on top where he belongs,

[kitakashiwa]

Get out of the way...Joe's on fire!

[pclifters]

Little face work there JJ?

[FlashFace]

Listen up for Joe's new studio album in 2008. It's a return to form. Stunning!

[baztunes]

do tell, is it a band album? more in the night & day/laughter and lust mold? it'd be great if he brought back Joy Askew...

[syllogism314]

I have it. I was actually underwhelmed. He is not trying much new.. just a bunch of ballads.

[kronlof2]

Have all ways enjoyed his music. He is great. Does he look ill? I hope not. Want him to tour again.....

[luangu]

Joe Jackson....beyond the pale!

[quundar]

joe Mangiaspogarrone passed away, alas, but Joe J. is still alive.Certainly a mistake caused by ressemblance of names. (btw keith kloszwschworticz is very well, god bless him)

[gymman1031]

Thanks for the video! Did you all know that Squeeze, from the same genre and era, is going to be touring North America in the Summer of 2007?

[jeffwar1]

I have seen the word "amazing" in many artist's postings on YouTube.Joe Jackson is not amazing-he is a legend. The man ages well too!

[kronlof2]

I agree, Joe is damm good.

[kellybunnywithanaxe]

He's totally alive. He just posted a rant about the UK no smoking laws on his site today.

I wonder if people saw that "Joe Jackson Plane Crashes" video title and assumed it was a news clip. :D

[sfballach]

What a loss. RIP Joe. Great posting gyroworldwide

[JimLaden]

RIP? Joe's still alive.

[dwtime]

Saw Joe do this song as a duet with Joy Askew in Boston in 1990, totally blew away everyone in the audience. That duet version is his best, great song no matter how it is sung.

[gilbysiccama]

Hello dwtime

do you know if this duet is on any cd/dvd?

[dwtime]

gilbysiccama, there is a studio version with Joy Askew on the 'Stranger Than Fiction' (Joe Jackson song not the movie) CD single which was released in 1991. Might be able to find a copy of it on ebay.

[valentine288]

joes an inspiration,hes a great

[crazethecrolf]

very cool

[Thebluearmchair]

Going to see the great man this week. Can't Wait

[Mohai]

Evolution yesterday? he was pretty good lerk

[xeuropn]

Hey everyone. Great comments on the Man. Great posting.

[taoistcowboy123]

Just another punk!

[snealfleeba]

I don't think JJ has been marginalized by anyone. He has made certain artistic choices on his own will, some popular, some not, all worth listening to. Those who know understand that Joe never has been and will never be marginalized.

[screamingmimes]

Joe is the man. His book is incredible too. We need a new album - posthaste!

[ngink]

This hits a chord with me. So hard. Joe Jackson is amazing.

[metropolis37064]

Joe Jackson is still and will always be The Man!

[anarquistadub]

i agree this is beyond awesome

its inporing

it also shows how corporate record companies have sucked the lifeforce

out of todys music

[Declan50]

25 years later his music still holds up...that means it's classic!

[hypno59]

We need a new punk revolution to wash all the corporate dross away..

[WickedGravityVideo]

Joe Jackson is a virtuoso -- he was a new wave pioneer in the early 80s and he remains THE MAN -- ciao

[yhn1inc]

Lovely, Joe. A unique voice and a great example of how often real talent is marginalized in the recording industry. His back catalog speaks volumes. Whose the man?

[volleybaltimore]

love it when he re interprets a song!