VIDEO Eddie Schwartz Special Girl

[rodoobaba1]

I guess, BMW, or Mercedes, or Infinity, or YOURTRUCK-----

[jptennis01]

awesome song what type of car is that and what year? Does anyone know?

[69eddysilva]

@jptennis01 it is a thunderbird 1968

[crazy4mickey]

love this song. it's so sweet

[tube1971]

OUTSTANDING. I've never seen the video before. Thanks so much.

[FEARLESSBill1980]

Need a special girl :-)

[curo3]

80's CANADIAN GOLD! Thanks for posting!

[richlene20]

GREAT SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!



[andmaketherain]

Masterpiece.

[num6ful]

yessenia: into each life a little love must come....these peaches are tasty im glad i stole them at the grocery store...if my aunt had balls shed be my uncle....cotorras underwear after he lost 300 was a special girl for me...mathboy just walked in the room hes suckin my cunt....excuse me while i groan and order playgirl magazine to my house by the truckload...sometimes when i eat a snickers the peanuts end up in my shit...my toilet is beyond repair ....alejandra is listening to patient 34 now

[tyme4mike]

Back again for another few listens..man, this piece of great music personifies so many of my summers. There are so many emotionally moving memories tied to this song that my heart goes from one end of the thought spectrum, all the way back to the other end..and then it does it all over again with an entirely different set of feelings. Mostly I think of Trudy.."dreams, they come and go, but thoughts of her are like a floor show..I'll never stop loving you Trudy...

[tyme4mike]

This is one of those tunes that comes over the radio on occasion and it causes me to pull over, lay my head back, and reminisce of times worth remembering and the girls who I'd love to dedicate this song to. It's a perfect song to listen to when you wish to revisit your nostalgic and best memories of the 80s. That's why it has the autoplay spot on my channel page. Thanks Eddie for such magnificent and beautiful memories.

[tyme4mike]

What an awesome example of how truly great the music of the 80s was, cheesy videos and all. Simple beat, gentle rhythm, words that are easy on the mind, and a theme about love lost and love gained that we all can relate to it one way or another. Thanks for the upload as I listen to this 3 or 4 times a day.

[avadimasuay]

AMERICA is the original artist of this song schwartz,edward/tyson david....who is this s,,,can you please post the original not this copy cat.

[shmuli9]

@avadimasuay Actually, this WAS the original... :-)

[bigseer]

@avadimasuay hey dingbat...Schwartz wrote the damn song and America covered it years later. He also wrote "hit with me with your best shot" for Pat Benatar.

[tyme4mike]

@bigseer Absolutely! And Meatloaf did a cover of it too. Not a bad rendition, but this original by Eddie is simply awesome. A perfect song to be playing loud as you cruise down the highway on a sunny summer afternoon.

[tyme4mike]

*repeated comment* - I'm listening to this a dozen times a day. It brings it all back, right down to the raw emotion of the pain from a heart that had been melted like a beeswax candle in a bonfire. I think of Annabel, Sharon, and MaryAnn and I cry so hard because they were taken from us too soon. They were all special girls. And I think of Jocelyn, Sylvie, and Trudy and I cry even harder because they were taken from ME all too soon. Special girls..every one of them.

[Vadersgirl]

I've been trying to find this forever. THANK YOU.

[Sloppify]

Eddie is an arrogant little jew boy?

Whatsa matter? Did Eddie steal your girlfriend in high school?

[vyperhawk71]

Not sure if I said this before (yeah right, as if anyone's keeping track) but this is a beautiful song and a very nice video to go with it ........ now it's part of my 'coolest videos' playlist.

[riffharder1]

And let's not forget his songwriting partner Dave Tyson who co-wrote this and other great songs like "black velvet" by alanah myles and "birmingham" and "dark horse" by amanda marshall. Impeccable Keyboard work on this track by Tyson as well. Truly, one of the top ten best songs from that decade without a doubt. Canadians are incredible song writers and singers. I could go on about the songs Bryan Adams wrote for others as well.

[rod928s4]

@riffharder1 interesting background info! always found this a haunting song...

[belfastsamurai]

Fantastic song, always thought Jim Steinman wrote this.

I think Eddie's more delicate vocals and softer riffs give the song a more thoughtful, haunting feel than Meatloaf's operatic delivery.

I listened to it a lot in the Summers of 96/97.

Thanks for posting it!

[JenPaaful]

She was a special girl she meant the world to me...and i gave her everything.....

[pidmom]

This is from 1984. The band, America, did a cover version later that year.

[sophiejbxo]

nine people dont have a special girl. 

[LonesomeTroubadour]

Hard to believe that this video is in such good shape, since I think the song came out in 1979.

[Sloppify]

Thanks, survivor1978, for posting.

Timeless.

[reversecuban]

Amazing song, love Eddie !!

[PantheraAtrox]

Good song for Mom, who by Easter 2011 will be two years new.

[Calliebbb]

This song is magic. Since rediscovering it here last week I've been playing it constantly. Thanks again!

[Slitherous1]

o.k. what kind of guitar is eddie playing ? i love it 

[Calliebbb]

Wow...what a blast from the past. Such a wonderful, melancholy classic.

Thanks for adding this.

[BROWN1925]

Thanks buddy. The only one in YouTube.

[doublemandala]

This song is dedicated to my one true love, Katie. Goodbye angel...

[28arkham]

do u hve the version of america? cn u please download it if u hve. tnx.

[LonesomeTroubadour]

Wish I could find that special girl.

[JUSTINIGHTMARE]

He is the original singer not Meatloaf like this version better ! and its sad

[cktenor28]

i heard this song on the radio and then found it on yt. the only problem is i can,t

stop playing it. A great song and it brings back lots of memories

[JenPaaful]

Dear Mama, this is for you, I miss you so very very much. And I love you with all my heart, xoxo

[TATER1971]

Such a charming tune, thanks so much for posting.

[JonKonLA]

I remember this song but hadn't hear it in years. Sounds good! Just found out he wrote HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT for PAT BENATAR.

[Hirusan]

This was my favorite song when I was a kid. I still love it.

[Thermalfiredotcom]

let's hear it for hidden canadian gems, great tune

[HUTINAK]

Timeless song. Anyone hearing this the first time would not point to the 80's

[Scobo11]

I really like this song! I know I heard America cover this and do a good job. Can someone post the America version?

[doublemandala]

I miss my special girl, Katie... :-(

[tyme4mike]

This song is magnificent. When it comes over my mp3 system in the car, I have to listen to it 10 times in a row. Timeless memories of eras that I'd give all my rmaining years to have back for one summer.

[MJSSCAN1985]

Eddie Schwartz is a CANADIAN musician and Juno Award winner who had good success as a recording artist in the early 1980s, before becoming a very successful songwriter, and record producer in the late 1980s and the 1990s

[kflman]

sooo good. They dont make songs like this anymore...

[lyzecutie]

Which was the 1st sung this song the band called America ? Or Eddie Schwartz ?

I Love his full voice can you post the video of the band America Sings also Special Girl just want to rate it thanks a lot !!!

[doublemandala]

@lyzecutie Eddie Schwartz

[kastag]

Bravo Eddy

[gotoretail]

This is ong popped into my head this morning, so glad to remember it, it is for my beloved cat, Mandy, who I lost a few months ago, she was a special girl, and the love of my life, so now it is a song for her. and when I lost her, I lost everything.

[youguy73]

Hi!, Thanks a lot for sharing this. I watched this video a long time back, when I was about 12 years, now I'm 36, but I still remember the tune and I was looking for this for a long time. I used to hum this when I was small... :) Thank you!!!

[tyme4mike]

I'm listening to this a dozen times a day. It brings it all back, right down to the raw emotion of the pain from a heart that had been melted like a beeswax candle in a bonfire. I think of Annabel, Sharon, and MaryAnn and I cry so hard because they were taken from us too soon. They were all special girls. And I think of Jocelyn, Sylvie, and Trudy and I cry even harder because they were taken from ME all too soon. Special girls..every one of them.

[bbjj77]

Hey THANKS for this Post I have been looking for thid for so long..again Thanks!!!!

[doublemandala]

My favourite part of the video, is when Eddie jams with his guitar at 1:59 and you can really see complex rhythm he imparts into the song with his body movements. Almost like an 80s Bill Haley.

[LonesomeTroubadour]

Love this song, and it's been a lonnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg time since I have seen this video. I think the last time was when it first came out.

[cup8cookies]

Great song!

[gordharris]

Great song Eddie, thanks for this, ok

[cinna71]

very cool

[joserafaf]

Is he Canadian ?? I'd like to know that??

[LonesomeTroubadour]

@joserafaf Yeah, he's Canadian eh.

[Martellbaha]

The greatest song to me in the 80s memories that they don't fade away easy great video too! thanks for posting it!!

[greymilton]

Thanks for posting... I woke up this morning with this song in my head and I haven't heard it for 20 or more years!

[tyme4mike]

Smooth 'cruisin' down the lakefront' music. I found this and right away sent it to a long lost love as a reminder that she was a "special girl", and will always hold the lease on a corner of my heart where nobody else goes but her and I.

[DJRoxi]

Eddie's version is so the best :) Thanks for posting :)

[asdf242010]

Listening to this song brings me back to those '80s days. Love the intro, sure is a treat to listen to.

Great song by Eddie -- thanks for the upload.

[NorthofYou1]

This song is all about my first "special girl" Sharon E. You broke my heart back then, but I wish you all the best. I still think of you......

[jkjb2007]

This is a beautiful, classic song. Absolutely timeless.

I just purchased it on iTunes. I can't believe that Eddie is 60 years old now! Thank you SO MUCH for posting this!

[ReillyRocketFuel]

thank you soooooo much for putting this up. my dad and i have been searching for it for years. so we really appreciate it :}

[jknmn]

Great song! I am looking for covered version. I found Meat loaf's and America's but it wasnot what I am looking for. Anyone know other covers?

[1bb66]

Great 80's classic! So glad to see the video again.

Always kept the "Public Life" cassette close at hand. Finally found it on CD in Germany. Rare find indeed.

Some songs are truly timeless.

[cochranexyz]

Brilliant. Nice to see this back on youtube.

[theLEMONS2009]

Yea, you are right WhateverUlike68, I see the Ontario plates on the T-Bird :)

So I guess the vid was shot in Ontario.

This must be the 1 month per year when Canada isn't covered in snow EH! LOL

5 Stars for the vid :))

[schteck]

love this tune...never forget when i heard it first...forgot about it for the last 20 yrs...recently rediscovered/remembered and play it all the time now..

[theLEMONS2009]

I hear you there, I am the same way!

My son heard it on the radio about 6 months ago, I looked on YT, and have been hooked every since :))

I even did a cover version just to help get it out of my head! :)

Eddie Schwartz has a YouTube channel eddieschwartztv I see he checked in there a few hours ago.

[tommelanson]

Wow great song, love the keyboard very nostalgic...I think this was filmed in the backroads of southern Ontario near Perth County (Stratford/Milverton). Anyone have any idea?

[ChargerMiles007]

Great vid :))

5 Starz for sure! *****

Nice T-Bird also, Awesome song Eddie!

[theLEMONS2009]

Awesome, I have Never seen this before.

5 Starz*****

Eddie Schwartz is a great singer-songwriter, and he has a YT channel....EddieSchwartzTV

[thermalburger]

YES! I have been listening to the song forever now...was hoping someone would find the video...tops to ya! great song....

[molsonman36]

Waiting for this forever. Thanks a lot! Eddie Schwartz is one of Canada's true underrated singer songwriting legends.

[WhateverUlike68]

not enough credit for this beautiful song. any idea on where this video was shot in Ontario.

[blairzel]

Eddie-This is great!