I got turned on to these guys & like everyone else, fell head over heels in love with them. So cool, so authentic, so damn fine pop rock. I was a DJ on an FM radio station in Melbourne Australia when this got released & talked the music director into putting it on the playlist. To her credit, she knew it wasn’t on brand for the station at the time (FOX) but loved the song so much she added it anyway. We got tons of calls saying they loved the song! Saw them live circa 1993 and still one of the best rock shows I’ve been at. Simply a GREAT rock n roll band. 👏
A statement from Jim, Dennis & Mike Today we mourn the loss of our friend, brother and bandmate Pat DiNizio. Pat had the magic touch. He channeled the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden three minute pop songs infused with a lifelong passion for rock & roll. Our journey with Pat was long, storied and a hell of a lot of fun. We grew up together. LONG LIVE THE SMITHEREENS !
You fellas have been one a select few of my all-time favorites. I only recently found out-and it brought tears to the eyes of this United States Marine.
out of the thousands of bands I've seen live,the Smithereens are the band I've seen the most. always loved you guys and always will,I even voted for Pat when he ran for N.J.State Senate! thanks so much for all the great music!
Found these guys after they opened for Joan Jett a few years back. Loved them since and always wondered how they never got bigger. It's a shame such great Rock 'N Roll was over looked. Rest in Peace Pat, thanks for giving me years of joy with your music.
This is what genuine pure rock and roll was always meant to sound like. How this wasn't a bigger song in it's day is a complete mystery-and, quite frankly, an insult to rock and roll. These guys have a boatload of great songs that may just land them in the Rock & Roll Hall Fame someday. Pat deserved to see it.
Well, Nirvana's Nevermind came out two weeks after this album, and the rest is history. There wasn't a lot of room for non-grumge bands in the following few years
RIP Pat, you left your mark....an awesome one!!! I was lucky enough to see The Smithereens live at the old Ziggy's in Winston Salem NC. I grew up in Westfield and Fanwood NJ in the early to the '70's.... I later found out Pat lived in Scotch Plains right next to Fanwood. Talk about a small world!!! Being a guitar player, seeing them playing Rickenbackers, Fenders, and Gibson SG 's, made me love them more. I was devastated to find out Pat passed away on my birthday, Dec. 12th. I know you're rocking hard in heaven.... Cracking funny jokes and belting out some amazing vocals.❤😎🎸
Discovered the Smithereens only a few weeks ago. Absolutely Love their Music!!! I'm from the Netherlands and never heard their Music before. Lots of their songs are Absolutely Great and Belong to my favorites. This one I could play all Day - makes me happy every time I hear it.
I've never known-going back to 1988-how these guys never got the maximum airplay they truly deserved. Fresh, clean, honest and damn good fun. Rock music has degenerated into absolute mindless filth, I have no time for it. Kids, adults, everybody likes this stuff. WTF? Go Smithereens!
October 12, 1955 Plainfield, New Jersey - December 12, 2017 (aged 62)Summit, New Jersey, One year seems like a month ago.. R.I.P. - Rock In Peace.. Our beloved Pat D.
These guys were one of the first alternative bands I ever got into. Their album “11” hit me right between the eyes when it came out in 1989, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Great guitar work, often insightful, sometimes humorous lyrics, one of the coolest, most laid back drummers around, and Dinizio’s voice! Man, if I could sing half as well as him... he’ll be missed by a lot of people.
You can keep the Ramones and Cheap Trick. Those two bands weren't even close to the magic the Smithereens were producing back in the 80's and early 90's. These guys never really got the recognition they deserved although there album 11 was certified gold with more than 500,000 copies sold. We miss you Pat but your influence and genius will remain planted in my heart forever
@@stephenhammel4810 as someone who absolutely loves all three bands, I fully disagree. Those who know, get it. Those who don’t are missing out, plain and simple.
Robert NYCGUY Raised on Records he was a good friend of mine an incredible person and one of the most unrated song writer ever.....McCartney said that not me!
I thought this one was going to be their breakthrough record. Every rock station on the East Coast worth it's name had it in it's rotation. Then came the neo-hippy flannel "grunge" sound and that was it. The Smithereens are the U.S. version of the Pretty Things, the best band of their time that everyone forgot.
New name here, same old Ayleid King, lol. True that about Mike Mesaros having some of The Stranglers as his influence. He always remained the mysterious figure in the band, never spoke, never gave interviews, but in it's own way it has everyone remembering him as the one and only. And in retrospect, that's good enough for me. And yes, the Smithereens are my fellow New Jerseyeans, and definitely do our state proud, unlike other images we live with thanks to rude people and TV's Jersey Shore.
Firstdale d So, Mike left to raise a family? Nothing wrong with that, and I hope he has a lot of little Mike's running around learning how to play bass. I'd like to see Mike come out and do a reunion show with the Smithereens every now and then. That would be awesome :-)
We are still listening great rock and roll never goes out of style, you cry when someone like Pat passes. Followed them forever their music will live on as Pat Dinizio and the Smithereens.
God bless that old guy at the end, he looked like he was having a lot of fun! I can only imagine the stories he had to tell about the old Atlantic City in it's heyday-the mobsters, the movie stars, the celebrities and just about the old days in general. To talk to him would have been a real honor! Rest in peace old timer, and thanks for the bit of fun at the end. :-)
matt8863 I know, man! Who knows who this old guy might have been? Not to mention that most of those old deserted buildings were probably hotels and waterside food stands and such, each with a history in their own right. If those buildings could talk, who knows what stories they'd have to tell us?
I absolutely love The Smithereens.I saw them on the Smithereens 11 tour at the Diamond Club in Toronto.I've got to say they blew me away.I was right under Mike Mesaros bass set-up and was deaf for three days afterwards haha.A hugely underated band whom I reckon should have been massive.I love their diversity and their guitar sound is second to none.My favourite song is a Girl Like You.It's an absolute classic.
Pat DiNizio passes away It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens - America’s Band. Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. Please keep Pat in your thoughts and prayers.
I got to spend some time at Pat DiNizio's house for one of his "Birthday Weekend Concerts". It was certainly interesting, and well worth the trip to New Jersey. It appeared to be the home he grew up in. There was an HBO film crew there doing a piece on New Jersey music, etc.. I don't know if it ever aired.
I like this video a lot because: it's a good song, it's of the band members just being happy in a place they like, they are subservient to the song - there's no stupid back story, and personally I'm from Westfield NJ next door to Scotch Plains (Pat Dinizio's home town) and I know that not only are these really nice towns but NJ has a suburban urbanity unique to it's train ride location and commute into Manhattan. The NY metro area megalopolis definitely has it's own historic pop sensibility.
Saw them several times the best time is when me and my buddy Paul saw them at toads place in New Haven Connecticut Jim the guitar player came out into the crowd during the solo of blood and roses and my buddy Paulie was holding onto him what a great freaking show never will forget it
Greetings from London Ontario! Boy, did these guys know their way around a pop song! Men among boys! Gracias por la musica! Glad they're still rocking! MH
That's neat man! Mike Mesaros was the reason I got into bass in the first place, and Blood And Roses is one of my fave songs to play to, as is Top Of The Pops. Sad that Mesaros isn't with the lineup anymore, but he definitely lent some dimension to the band, as well as some mystique, as he never seemed to say anything or give an interviews. I know he did some work with 50's icon Dion awhile back, lending his bass skills to the band. The Smithereens make me proud to be from New Jersey!
I'm glad the Smithereens make you proud to come from New Jersey.Regarding Mike Mesaros.Have you ever noticed or have you heard who his bass influences are.I was always noticed how he sort of gave a nod to JJ.Burnel of the Stranglers.I admire both Mike and JJ as players.
The band just isn't the same without Mike Mesaros on bass anymore, although "Thrilla" seems to do pretty well. It's just that for most of us Jersey boys, the Smithereens will always be remembered as four wild and young guys who brought us fun music, and in a very diverse range as well. The Smithereens truly were (and still are) a band that makes the best of their musical diversity, but noone can deny that this time period was their heyday!
Top of the f*ckin' Pops!!... Who else is (still) listening to this awesome track these days?? Smithereens rule!
2021 still here
every damn day!!! 2021! My band still plays Wall of Sleep , Only a Memory!
The BEST Rock band to ever come out of New Jersey!!
ME !!
I got turned on to these guys & like everyone else, fell head over heels in love with them.
So cool, so authentic, so damn fine pop rock.
I was a DJ on an FM radio station in Melbourne Australia when this got released & talked the music director into putting it on the playlist.
To her credit, she knew it wasn’t on brand for the station at the time (FOX) but loved the song so much she added it anyway.
We got tons of calls saying they loved the song!
Saw them live circa 1993 and still one of the best rock shows I’ve been at.
Simply a GREAT rock n roll band. 👏
A statement from Jim, Dennis & Mike
Today we mourn the loss of our friend, brother and bandmate Pat DiNizio. Pat had the magic touch. He channeled the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden three minute pop songs infused with a lifelong passion for rock & roll. Our journey with Pat was long, storied and a hell of a lot of fun. We grew up together.
LONG LIVE THE SMITHEREENS !
I didn't know he died. 😢😭
@@nina1522 Same here. Just found out. R.I.P., Pat.
Beauty and sadness . Will miss u Pat DiNizio
You fellas have been one a select few of my all-time favorites. I only recently found out-and it brought tears to the eyes of this United States Marine.
out of the thousands of bands I've seen live,the Smithereens are the band I've seen the most. always loved you guys and always will,I even voted for Pat when he ran for N.J.State Senate! thanks so much for all the great music!
Listening in 2024!!🎉❤
still better than todays top pop!
Hell yeah!!! Ain’t goin’ nowhere!!
From my cold, dead ears.😮🤘
Such an underrated band I don't know why they're not in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame
They're TOO good for that.
The Smithereens rock like no other band in history…
Found these guys after they opened for Joan Jett a few years back. Loved them since and always wondered how they never got bigger. It's a shame such great Rock 'N Roll was over looked. Rest in Peace Pat, thanks for giving me years of joy with your music.
This is what genuine pure rock and roll was always meant to sound like. How this wasn't a bigger song in it's day is a complete mystery-and, quite frankly, an insult to rock and roll. These guys have a boatload of great songs that may just land them in the Rock & Roll Hall Fame someday. Pat deserved to see it.
Well, Nirvana's Nevermind came out two weeks after this album, and the rest is history. There wasn't a lot of room for non-grumge bands in the following few years
RIP Pat, you left your mark....an awesome one!!! I was lucky enough to see The Smithereens live at the old Ziggy's in Winston Salem NC. I grew up in Westfield and Fanwood NJ in the early to the '70's.... I later found out Pat lived in Scotch Plains right next to Fanwood. Talk about a small world!!! Being a guitar player, seeing them playing Rickenbackers, Fenders, and Gibson SG 's, made me love them more. I was devastated to find out Pat passed away on my birthday, Dec. 12th. I know you're rocking hard in heaven.... Cracking funny jokes and belting out some amazing vocals.❤😎🎸
great story Earthshaker. Did you go to Scotch Plains Fanwood HS? I saw these guys with Squeeze in Philly sometime in 1987 I think, outdoor venue.
Discovered the Smithereens only a few weeks ago. Absolutely Love their Music!!! I'm from the Netherlands and never heard their Music before. Lots of their songs are Absolutely Great and Belong to my favorites. This one I could play all Day - makes me happy every time I hear it.
I've never known-going back to 1988-how these guys never got the maximum airplay they truly deserved. Fresh, clean, honest and damn good fun. Rock music has degenerated into absolute mindless filth, I have no time for it. Kids, adults, everybody likes this stuff. WTF? Go Smithereens!
On the mainstream rock radio all the time mid to late 80s
October 12, 1955 Plainfield, New Jersey - December 12, 2017 (aged 62)Summit, New Jersey,
One year seems like a month ago.. R.I.P. - Rock In Peace.. Our beloved Pat D.
RIP to a man that never, ever, ever waivered in who he was and what he stood for. A true gentleman.
I will always remember Cindy Crawford's leg lunges. She used this song in her workout video. Love it!
I came out here to say exactly the same thing. I used to exercise to that video all of the time and today found it on CZcams. Love this song. :-)
These guys were one of the first alternative bands I ever got into. Their album “11” hit me right between the eyes when it came out in 1989, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Great guitar work, often insightful, sometimes humorous lyrics, one of the coolest, most laid back drummers around, and Dinizio’s voice! Man, if I could sing half as well as him... he’ll be missed by a lot of people.
been hoping for this to show up for a long time, god bless the Smithereens, Ramones, and Cheap Trick!!!
You can keep the Ramones and Cheap Trick. Those two bands weren't even close to the magic the Smithereens were producing back in the 80's and early 90's. These guys never really got the recognition they deserved although there album 11 was certified gold with more than 500,000 copies sold. We miss you Pat but your influence and genius will remain planted in my heart forever
@@stephenhammel4810 as someone who absolutely loves all three bands, I fully disagree. Those who know, get it. Those who don’t are missing out, plain and simple.
I forgot how good these guys are. Straight up Rock N Roll. Great guitar tone!
You nailed it! Their guitars sound killer 💥
the thing I love about all The smithereens songs is that they have a little jam in the middle of it it's just so awesome to listen to them jam out
Check out their live versions - even more jamming
RIP Pat Dinizio.
Robert NYCGUY Raised on Records what???
@@robm1359 Mr. DiNizio, the lead singer passed away a few years back.
Robert NYCGUY Raised on Records he was a good friend of mine an incredible person and one of the most unrated song writer ever.....McCartney said that not me!
Stunned and saddened by the news - Rest in peace, Pat DiNizio.
Great music is timeless...RIP Pat Dinizio, I absolutely LOVE you guys and these songs! Thank you for so much inspiration.
Who DIDN'T like the Smithereens back in the day?
Man, Pat was hot in this era. RIP Pat. We love you.
RIP Mr. DiNizio, the real "Boss" of NJ music.
More hooks in that song than you'll hear on many CDs
I thought this one was going to be their breakthrough record. Every rock station on the East Coast worth it's name had it in it's rotation. Then came the neo-hippy flannel "grunge" sound and that was it. The Smithereens are the U.S. version of the Pretty Things, the best band of their time that everyone forgot.
Keep preachin brother...you hit the nail on the head !!!
This is when pop music was still cool !!!!
Rest in peace Pat Dinizio....
This is the song that did it for me. Thank you so much, Pat for giving it to us. Gonna miss you. RIP
THIS IS JERSEY ROCK & ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bon wHO?
My thoughts exactly. Pat DiNizio: The REAL Boss of NJ music.
Jovi?
The Smithereens are awesome saw em' 5 times this year with Tom Petty and the Heartbreaks... truly epic shows!!!
New name here, same old Ayleid King, lol.
True that about Mike Mesaros having some of The Stranglers as his influence.
He always remained the mysterious figure in the band, never spoke, never gave interviews, but in it's own way it has everyone remembering him as the one and only.
And in retrospect, that's good enough for me. And yes, the Smithereens are my fellow New Jerseyeans, and definitely do our state proud, unlike other images we live with thanks to rude people and TV's Jersey Shore.
Filmed at Atlantic City, New Jersey
Just good solid Rock-N-Roll!!!! I've always love these guys
I got your original CD with this song bought almost 25 years ago
They had the best classic Rock and Roll Bassist. He had the moves..
Mike Mesaros was the reason I got into bass!
What ever happened to him?
Good question!
Kain Nosgoth Mike Mesaros, I ask The Smithereens about Mike Mesaros on Facebook and they told me that he retired to raise his family. FYI.
Firstdale d So, Mike left to raise a family? Nothing wrong with that, and I hope he has a lot of little Mike's running around learning how to play bass. I'd like to see Mike come out and do a reunion show with the Smithereens every now and then. That would be awesome :-)
One of my absolute favorite bands. Wish they were all still around. RIP Pat
I love this band. RIP Pat. I’ll keep singing with you forever.
RIP Pat DiNizio...I often come back to listen. Great memories from a great band.
rest in peace Pat Dinizio....
Pat, keep on rockin' in heaven!
Where these guys been my whole life!!! These boys got Buku hook bra.
This song = Happy.
They are still top of the pops
Loved them since "Blood and roses". "Top of the pops" rolled out the red carpet for bands like Soundgarden, in my view.
We are still listening great rock and roll never goes out of style, you cry when someone like Pat passes. Followed them forever their music will live on as Pat Dinizio and the Smithereens.
God bless that old guy at the end, he looked like he was having a lot of fun! I can only imagine the stories he had to tell about the old Atlantic City in it's heyday-the mobsters, the movie stars, the celebrities and just about the old days in general. To talk to him would have been a real honor! Rest in peace old timer, and thanks for the bit of fun at the end. :-)
matt8863 I know, man!
Who knows who this old guy might have been?
Not to mention that most of those old deserted buildings were probably hotels and waterside food stands and such, each with a history in their own right. If those buildings could talk, who knows what stories they'd have to tell us?
matt8863 Heck yeah, the Smithereens, Atlantic City and summertime? How can ya' beat that lineup of goodies?
+Kain Nosgoth It's Mick Jagger.
Jsalrulz Ha ha!
Man, back in the day, Pat has some really nice Italian suits! Rest In Peace, this music will live on forever.
I absolutely love The Smithereens.I saw them on the Smithereens 11 tour at the Diamond Club in Toronto.I've got to say they blew me away.I was right under Mike Mesaros bass set-up and was deaf for three days afterwards haha.A hugely underated band whom I reckon should have been massive.I love their diversity and their guitar sound is second to none.My favourite song is a Girl Like You.It's an absolute classic.
I bought this single after hearing it on JJJ back in 1991. Fantastic song, catchy guitar work. RIP, Pat Di Nizio.
The perfect dad band for those of us with dad bods
Pat DiNizio passes away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens - America’s Band. Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. Please keep Pat in your thoughts and prayers.
Love you guys miss pat always and forever a fan ☮️🦋💟😿❤️🎸🎼
I got to spend some time at Pat DiNizio's house for one of his "Birthday Weekend Concerts". It was certainly interesting, and well worth the trip to New Jersey. It appeared to be the home he grew up in. There was an HBO film crew there doing a piece on New Jersey music, etc.. I don't know if it ever aired.
I like this video a lot because: it's a good song, it's of the band members just being happy in a place they like, they are subservient to the song - there's no stupid back story, and personally I'm from Westfield NJ next door to Scotch Plains (Pat Dinizio's home town) and I know that not only are these really nice towns but NJ has a suburban urbanity unique to it's train ride location and commute into Manhattan. The NY metro area megalopolis definitely has it's own historic pop sensibility.
Saw them several times the best time is when me and my buddy Paul saw them at toads place in New Haven Connecticut Jim the guitar player came out into the crowd during the solo of blood and roses and my buddy Paulie was holding onto him what a great freaking show never will forget it
What a great band rip. Pat you will b missed
Gotta love The Smithereens. They're just fantastic.
God Bless Pat and God Bless The Smithereens!
Great song rip pat you will b missed
Great tune! RIP Pat DiNizio. Gone too soon.
Greetings from London Ontario!
Boy, did these guys know their way around a pop song! Men among boys!
Gracias por la musica! Glad they're still rocking! MH
That's neat man! Mike Mesaros was the reason I got into bass in the first place, and Blood And Roses is one of my fave songs to play to, as is Top Of The Pops.
Sad that Mesaros isn't with the lineup anymore, but he definitely lent some dimension to the band, as well as some mystique, as he never seemed to say anything or give an interviews.
I know he did some work with 50's icon Dion awhile back, lending his bass skills to the band. The Smithereens make me proud to be from New Jersey!
Great song from start to finish,got to see The Smithereens at Centenial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
Great Kinks vibe on this tune.
Love these guys, good solid hard rock with great melodies...this tune is my senior year in college. RIP Pat...you rocked my friend
I have always LOVED this band. Always had a little thing for Pat, and will always LOVE his voice!
Wow Never saw this before. Great shots of AC. Can't wait till they tear down Taj Mahal
My favorite band of all time.
This is as good as it gets!
Great Band ~
"you tossed me out like an overdue bill"...
i forgot how much I loved these guys
Long live the pride of New Jersey! I’m proud to call this my home state band. This video looks like they had a blast making. Miss you Pat! Cheers!
So underrated! Love love this band! I miss them!
Eternal Band!!!...
I'm glad the Smithereens make you proud to come from New Jersey.Regarding Mike Mesaros.Have you ever noticed or have you heard who his bass influences are.I was always noticed how he sort of gave a nod to JJ.Burnel of the Stranglers.I admire both Mike and JJ as players.
Great melody! A good song to have stuck in my head!!!
So jazzed to hear this last night at Tupleo Music Hall!
Pat's lookin' like Leon Redbone on here. These guys are the best!!
R.I.P. Pat
power pop at it's very best!
One Of The Best Groups EVER!
I'm hoping some of the Smithereens material gets rereleased on vinyl.
Great stuff👍 still rocks👍
Great band. Dennis Diken is still my favorite drummer.
A very fine rock act! So great on so many levels!
Great tune
Miss u pat
Pop pop pop of the tops.
Respect
The band just isn't the same without Mike Mesaros on bass anymore, although "Thrilla" seems to do pretty well. It's just that for most of us Jersey boys, the Smithereens will always be remembered as four wild and young guys who brought us fun music, and in a very diverse range as well. The Smithereens truly were (and still are) a band that makes the best of their musical diversity, but noone can deny that this time period was their heyday!
R.I.P Pat Dinizio.
Great band. Great song. Great video.
JB guitar playing. A++
Top of the Rock! Love that beat!!
Fabuleux
A favorite song from one of my favorite bands!
You should try a group called Tax hixi they came out about the same time , Taxxi and the smithereens are my favorite bands both have a great sound.
Heads down see you in 4 min….epic. Like a v12 analog engine….it does what it’s says on the can..
Love this band Especially this video Who is the female She is gorgeous
Kick.ass
Rip.pat
Heisenberg stole his look.
ladydontekno the smithereens are the ones who rocks
😅😅😅😅....first thing I thought of when I saw the clip....cheers from Australia 😎