I saw him twice - opened for Queen on the Hot Space tour and opened for the Who in the Astrodome. Playing a stadium is hard for anyone - he was completely out of his element. At a time when bands were really stepping up their shows, BS still played like he was in a club. Great songwriter, but not a great performer. Plus I know the girls liked him, but he was kind of sissy on stage. He looked better in those on-stage videos when MTV first came out, but live he was unimpressive.
BS was my very first concert back in i think 83...all the girls were blown away until the drummer came out from behind drum kit...got behind Billy & started rubbing his package...we were soo confused rofl...not until years later did we find out he was gay...then it all made sense...so did a lot of his lyrics...I still love is music & would love to see him some around again...LOng LIve Billy Squier!!!
It is hard to believe that one video Rock Me Tonite on MTV was a career killer. I think he could of made a comeback if he really wanted to. Billy is a true rock star and he made a great contribution to rock and roll.
@Super1bigKahuna ur right...that vid was a career killer...i was such a HUGE fan...& i remember being made fun of by my friends for liking him after that vid.
I find it funny that when the ego is cut from the mix everyone is in tune...right before his big jerkoff solo.....this band was way too good for him....good voice...MAJOR EGO.....
Billy is awesome! He ROCKED!!! Saw him twice in concert, awesome!! Where he fucked himself was the video for "Rock Me Tonight". Bad career advice. He lost his hard rock following when he threw that hunk of shit on the fire. Changed his persona and never got it back. Hated to see it happen to such a talented musician. I wish he'd tour today.
he made some wise choices during the Emotions in Motion toured that kind of doomed him....fans were very competitive at that time....in 82 he opened for Queen, played a great set, but, obviously he was outshined...in 83 he enlisted a young band to open for him, and they blew him off the stage, we had been rocked before he came out....who were these punk kids you ask?....DEF LEPPARD
This word is overused, but it's appropriate in this case: AWESOME.
Billy Squier is a rock star, and has a voice that's destined for gold. I wonder if he knew it, or if someone had to say, "Hey, Billy, you sing fucking great!" Man, I like this guy.
wouldn't it have been great if that Rock me Tonite video didn't kill his career and leave us with that wimp Bon Jovi as his replacement? Apart from John Lennon being murdered and Belushi overdosing, The 80's started out pretty good until the hair metal and synths took over. That's when i tuned out!
@mlmr11 Right. I shouldn't put BJ in any of the same classes of real Rock artists! If only he'd just go away! He sells out stadiums and Billy has to play 3,000 seaters. No justice in this world.
I was lucky enough to be able to play this LP during my first job as a radio deejay back in the early 80s! Those were the days of GREAT MUSIC! Kids these days have no clue what real, raw rock 'n roll was really like! This was the SHIT!
I remember dancing in the rock bars/clubs in 83/84 to Squire. When is songs came on, girls always wanted to dance! Squire was and is today one of the best.
Never seen Squier in concert but I remember this video back in the day; my favorite song he did, but this version. Was the face of early 80's rock; little androgynous, sorta simple tunes, but great music without a deeper meaning or agenda. I wish we were back in that scene, just sing a damn song! Dont need to hear what you think about the suffering people of Kampuchea or the plight of a rain forest. Squier knew how to be a proper rock and roll star in his day. Thanks for the share! - Rob
@Rum0Piratess Agreed, but alas, his ascent & industry posture was sadly thwarted by the ill-fated RMT video. Nonetheless, his proud & rich musical legacy remains & stands the test of time...
I met him on his Creature's of habit tour. Friend of mine tried out for the lead guitarist spot but lost out to Larry Mitchel. Billy very nice guy, great shows, especialy the Signs of Life. Miss him.
I wasn't born (1992) when he was round, but I love his music. He's indeed very underrated, and the fact that he's musical career went down solely because an- admittedly- bad music video was too homoerotical for the U.S. audience is particularly sad.
Such comments are nothing but sad. The only way I may be "jealous" at the US is that there are more musicians and bands I like. But I'm pretty sure I'm not a cunt.
kadano1. Your asinine comments are truly sad. And, your psuedo intellectual pontifications and musings are ridiculous...The truth is, you have a skull full of diarrhea. Try not to be so stupid from now on, if at all possible.
kadano1, there were many gender bending acts who were very popular at the time. it may have been as much as anything that he just no longer fit the image of the particular audience that had brought him to the party.
Been a fan since I saw him in the 80's, he's 1 of the few artists who's 'live' versions are as good as studio. Back then, they actually played and sang on stage! Love this song, thanks zinfanus!!
great writer, great voice, and personally i always liked his guitar playing..rough at times...and sometimes thats the way it should be.. not flashy but definately tasty
The only place I ever found this version was a vinyl import from about '87 ('Live and More') - great to hear this version again!! This has a passion that you don't find that much anymore...
He has to be the greatest songwriter of all time. All his songs are so different--not just the lyrics but the arrangements, tempos, everything. Amazing.
Great singer/songwriter from the late 70's who made it big in the 80's and was then run off by the corporates who put him there in the first place. I was lucky to have seen him several times. His songs were the background music of my youth.
Oh, Billy! How you are missed. A truly perfect musician... talent, beauty - today's idols have nothing on you (justin?1 really?). I still hold the candle.
Please don't mention that little idiot Justin T. fake he steals fame from our real rockers like Mr. Squier. I seen him in concert 7/22/08 in Lemoore, Ca and he stole the show. He still the best guitartist I've ever seen in concert better, better than Mr. Ed Van Halen. Rock on, Billy!
Billy's got many, many great songs - but I think this is my favorite. I blew out my Emotions in Motion cassette listening to this one around 10,000 times...
I saw him twice - opened for Queen on the Hot Space tour and opened for the Who in the Astrodome. Playing a stadium is hard for anyone - he was completely out of his element. At a time when bands were really stepping up their shows, BS still played like he was in a club. Great songwriter, but not a great performer. Plus I know the girls liked him, but he was kind of sissy on stage. He looked better in those on-stage videos when MTV first came out, but live he was unimpressive.
ktcolo1 19 hours ago
BS was my very first concert back in i think 83...all the girls were blown away until the drummer came out from behind drum kit...got behind Billy & started rubbing his package...we were soo confused rofl...not until years later did we find out he was gay...then it all made sense...so did a lot of his lyrics...I still love is music & would love to see him some around again...LOng LIve Billy Squier!!!
jerseygurrrl620 2 weeks ago
It is hard to believe that one video Rock Me Tonite on MTV was a career killer. I think he could of made a comeback if he really wanted to. Billy is a true rock star and he made a great contribution to rock and roll.
Super1bigKahuna 1 month ago
@Super1bigKahuna ur right...that vid was a career killer...i was such a HUGE fan...& i remember being made fun of by my friends for liking him after that vid.
jerseygurrrl620 2 weeks ago
AAAAAHHHHHHH! Good ol' freakin' rock n' roll in all its glory! Thanks Billy
franticamber 1 month ago
I find it funny that when the ego is cut from the mix everyone is in tune...right before his big jerkoff solo.....this band was way too good for him....good voice...MAJOR EGO.....
gsoltis29 2 months ago
Billy is awesome! He ROCKED!!! Saw him twice in concert, awesome!! Where he fucked himself was the video for "Rock Me Tonight". Bad career advice. He lost his hard rock following when he threw that hunk of shit on the fire. Changed his persona and never got it back. Hated to see it happen to such a talented musician. I wish he'd tour today.
mwegmann2004 2 months ago
This guy really knew how to play guitar and write music. He was not a one-hit wonder and was truly underrated.
datinsky69 4 months ago
You rock Billy, their isn't one ' newer ' band today that plays with this kind of talent or heart...Thanks for everything....
1QuikTransAm 4 months ago
he made some wise choices during the Emotions in Motion toured that kind of doomed him....fans were very competitive at that time....in 82 he opened for Queen, played a great set, but, obviously he was outshined...in 83 he enlisted a young band to open for him, and they blew him off the stage, we had been rocked before he came out....who were these punk kids you ask?....DEF LEPPARD
MrSoulauctioneer 6 months ago
Flat Out Great Song.
Bradley62100 7 months ago 2
It don't get no better than that.
sectiaus 7 months ago 3
Have always had a tape/CD of his within reach for as long as I can remember. My current favorite is his "The Best Of" CD.
lady51x50 9 months ago
Bon Jovi used to request this song on his way to the Power Station in New York, true story.
bayley5150 9 months ago
God!!!! How I love this song!!!!! So many memories that bring a sneaky smile;)
electricangelorr 10 months ago
Sooo underrated.... He's an all time Fave I've forgotten about til I pulled out the vinyl
clsalles 10 months ago
Billy had/has awesome guitars!
Lespaulhootz 11 months ago 2
This word is overused, but it's appropriate in this case: AWESOME.
Billy Squier is a rock star, and has a voice that's destined for gold. I wonder if he knew it, or if someone had to say, "Hey, Billy, you sing fucking great!" Man, I like this guy.
sectiaus 11 months ago
One cunt didn't like this??? WTF??? Are you retarded??
BavarianBomberWrench 11 months ago
I was a rhode for him in the 80's. Listened to miles of his creative mind. WHAT A PRIVELAGE!!!!!!!!
fasteddie1029 1 year ago
wouldn't it have been great if that Rock me Tonite video didn't kill his career and leave us with that wimp Bon Jovi as his replacement? Apart from John Lennon being murdered and Belushi overdosing, The 80's started out pretty good until the hair metal and synths took over. That's when i tuned out!
RubHerSoul1 1 year ago 3
@RubHerSoul1 Bon Jovi was not his replacement . How dare you! LOL
Billly , in my estimation , was the last of a dying breed. He was ruined , I think , not so much by that video but hair and shredders.
mlmr11 8 months ago
@mlmr11 Right. I shouldn't put BJ in any of the same classes of real Rock artists! If only he'd just go away! He sells out stadiums and Billy has to play 3,000 seaters. No justice in this world.
RubHerSoul1 8 months ago
The "Rock Me Tonight" video was the death of what would have been a legend.
cbr1000drummer 1 year ago
i remember skipping school to go catch a billy squier concert those where the days
MrJeff121165 1 year ago
I was lucky enough to be able to play this LP during my first job as a radio deejay back in the early 80s! Those were the days of GREAT MUSIC! Kids these days have no clue what real, raw rock 'n roll was really like! This was the SHIT!
kitten252 1 year ago
@kitten252
rudegirls89 1 year ago
i agree...BIlly was a true grit rocker.not a glam rock fad
rudegirls89 1 year ago
I love this song!
Squierfan85 1 year ago
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magicalphoto11 1 year ago
Tina, this goes out to you! From one of the many hearts you broke.
zeevon9 1 year ago
hot hot hot!!!
witchmar 1 year ago
I remember dancing in the rock bars/clubs in 83/84 to Squire. When is songs came on, girls always wanted to dance! Squire was and is today one of the best.
AetiusPraetorian 1 year ago
\M/
SassySouthernSista 1 year ago
Billy ROCKS!!!
LOVE SQUIER!!!!
TrickyTolles64 1 year ago
Squire was the sh*t back in the early 80's!
AetiusPraetorian 1 year ago
Never seen Squier in concert but I remember this video back in the day; my favorite song he did, but this version. Was the face of early 80's rock; little androgynous, sorta simple tunes, but great music without a deeper meaning or agenda. I wish we were back in that scene, just sing a damn song! Dont need to hear what you think about the suffering people of Kampuchea or the plight of a rain forest. Squier knew how to be a proper rock and roll star in his day. Thanks for the share! - Rob
robswift3 1 year ago
i love billy
MOOBLOB 1 year ago
love billy squire...nice video
ITSBIGBOY 2 years ago
you have a great collection on here LOVE IT!!!!!!
nanukeshihtzu 2 years ago
huge track on Emotions in Emotion, now where's my album?
castertunes1967 2 years ago 3
Squier is the Tiger Woods of Rock and Roll =the BEST!!!!!! he can take a G chord and make it GOLDEN!!!!!!!!
bayley5150 2 years ago 5
Squier is the BEST there is PERIOD!!!!
bayley5150 2 years ago
Billy really is ridiculously underrated.
Rum0Piratess 2 years ago 47
@Rum0Piratess Agreed, but alas, his ascent & industry posture was sadly thwarted by the ill-fated RMT video. Nonetheless, his proud & rich musical legacy remains & stands the test of time...
Broughmo 1 year ago
@Rum0Piratess he was two steps ahead of Sammy Hagar ! (My opinion)
darencavalliere 3 months ago
I met him on his Creature's of habit tour. Friend of mine tried out for the lead guitarist spot but lost out to Larry Mitchel. Billy very nice guy, great shows, especialy the Signs of Life. Miss him.
geminiwizard1969 2 years ago
I wasn't born (1992) when he was round, but I love his music. He's indeed very underrated, and the fact that he's musical career went down solely because an- admittedly- bad music video was too homoerotical for the U.S. audience is particularly sad.
Kadano1 2 years ago 2
another jealous cunt has to take a shot at the US - pathetic
wolfatnight 2 years ago
Such comments are nothing but sad. The only way I may be "jealous" at the US is that there are more musicians and bands I like. But I'm pretty sure I'm not a cunt.
Kadano1 2 years ago
kadano1. Your asinine comments are truly sad. And, your psuedo intellectual pontifications and musings are ridiculous...The truth is, you have a skull full of diarrhea. Try not to be so stupid from now on, if at all possible.
IvanAtlas 2 years ago
You may think you sound more intelligent by throwing in words like "asinine", but you don't.
If you think that there was a different reason than homophia for Billy Squier's abrupt demise, then maybe be so kind to tell me what you think.
Also from my experiences so far, conservative habitants of the USA tend to focus more on cursing and hating than explaining and discussing.
Do you honestly think I could care less about guys ON YOUTUBE cursing me? Your arrogance and polemics don't help anyone
Kadano1 2 years ago
kadano1, there were many gender bending acts who were very popular at the time. it may have been as much as anything that he just no longer fit the image of the particular audience that had brought him to the party.
cmpm439 2 years ago
@cmpm439 You're right I wrote some bullshit.
:-)
Kadano1 2 years ago
andrea, reminds me of you dave
gnuz1957 2 years ago
Best performer of the 80's
imarocker24 2 years ago
Billy's so underrated ! One of the best artist's of the 1980's !
86lenny 2 years ago 3
This is one of Billy's BEST tunes of all time......Rock Forever....
paul2112rush 2 years ago
LOVE BILLY!
jdetuncq 2 years ago
Been a fan since I saw him in the 80's, he's 1 of the few artists who's 'live' versions are as good as studio. Back then, they actually played and sang on stage! Love this song, thanks zinfanus!!
alboboy1992 2 years ago 3
Billy is playing Norman, OK on 8/7 Be There!
cheaptrick1 2 years ago
playing Walker Mn 6/27 and 6/28 be there!!!!
bayley5150 2 years ago
Just seen Billy on 7/12.Fuckin' rocked!Billy doesn't age.
lrewopf 2 years ago 3
Saw him @ The Sting in New Britain CT late 80's; 2 AWESOME - I was feet from him & made eye contact - never forget!!
roseleigh3010 2 years ago
that was my uncle useing my yt.
stormysunrey 2 years ago
have not heard this song in years . Told my little one about it .She said try the pc. totally sweet!!
stormysunrey 2 years ago 2
Thanks for sharin' I love this song great video...great memories!!!
ROCK ON!!!
Jade, dancin' & prancin' & rockin' in bright fields in flight o fancy!!!
JadeLLR 2 years ago 4
Squier's career is still very sucessful!!!!!
bayley5150 2 years ago
Boy if Billy would have stuck to music like this instead of doing songs like "Rock me tonight" who knows how his career would have turned out.
86lenny 3 years ago
awesome song, great version. thanks for putting this up :)
MrsWolfwood 3 years ago
Billy is one, if not the most underrated performers of the early 80's.
86lenny 3 years ago 3
i got this cd and this song just get me pumped up
in8mar 3 years ago 2
this song breaks my heart, but in a good way =]
shredtastic1 3 years ago
Great song, love it!
bluesfan1022 3 years ago 3
great writer, great voice, and personally i always liked his guitar playing..rough at times...and sometimes thats the way it should be.. not flashy but definately tasty
robotsrocks2 3 years ago 2
The only place I ever found this version was a vinyl import from about '87 ('Live and More') - great to hear this version again!! This has a passion that you don't find that much anymore...
tawnzomatic 3 years ago 2
He has to be the greatest songwriter of all time. All his songs are so different--not just the lyrics but the arrangements, tempos, everything. Amazing.
Thanks for posting!
WHSSBabe 3 years ago 3
It made everyone's day here (about 3,200).
Dead. Spirit World.
Later
Pagan72 3 years ago
Great singer/songwriter from the late 70's who made it big in the 80's and was then run off by the corporates who put him there in the first place. I was lucky to have seen him several times. His songs were the background music of my youth.
mcsantiago64 3 years ago
@mcsantiago64 corporates don't want anyone to be big for too long because then they lose power. Corporate nazi-ism is everywhere in all industries.
AngryAgain 1 year ago
The best voice in the business...
Catman13 4 years ago 12
I forgot. This song and the cover of Don't Say No is the reason that I bought my first Tele.
GotMotiv8tion 4 years ago 3
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This was his best.
GotMotiv8tion 4 years ago 2
great song
winnipeg48 4 years ago 3
Oh, Billy! How you are missed. A truly perfect musician... talent, beauty - today's idols have nothing on you (justin?1 really?). I still hold the candle.
lightshed 4 years ago 3
Please don't mention that little idiot Justin T. fake he steals fame from our real rockers like Mr. Squier. I seen him in concert 7/22/08 in Lemoore, Ca and he stole the show. He still the best guitartist I've ever seen in concert better, better than Mr. Ed Van Halen. Rock on, Billy!
hz11287 3 years ago
Billy's got many, many great songs - but I think this is my favorite. I blew out my Emotions in Motion cassette listening to this one around 10,000 times...
brokrguy 4 years ago
same here i loved this song back in the day
lostinth80s 4 years ago
cool
momonk101 4 years ago
Man this dude is one cool badass muthafu=ker! I miss him!
ldorr1 4 years ago