One of the most criminally underrated bands ever

Johnette and this incredible band of musicians, sadly, never got the attention they deserved in the age of radio.

It’s not just her voice it’s her conviction. Just wow

Those of us who were living through our early 20's in this era didn't know how good we had it.

How time slipped away without this band getting the recognition they deserved is beyond me.

Most underated band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone speaks about her awesome voice. She is an awesome bass player too

Yeah Johnett has one of the top ten female rock and roll voices in the history but when I ask just about anyone if they know who Concrete Blond is they say no or confuse them with something way off. The really interesting thing about Johnett is when she sings shes the loudest woman in the world but since I married the sister of the guy playing the drums in this video; Harry Rushakoff. I was fortunate to meet Johnett and the first time was down in the basement of Chicago's Vic theater. That's the their backstage basically because 125 year old buildings in Chicago never have enough room!!! Anyway Johnett in real person not performing almost speaks in a whisper. So quiet and I wouldnt say shes shy. Naw, I'd say shes extremely intelligent artistic and always paying deep attention to everything so she softly picks her words few and far between except if a subject is really up her alley and then you'll get some intelligent perspective.

Their debut album is one of the unicorns of records because every song is awesome and you can put it on and listen straight through.There are very few albums that you can do that.

I love her voice there is no one that has that sound the control and pitch

Ultimate female rock vocalist. Concrete Blonde the sound of my youth.

I was just watching some Hall of Fame live performances and I swear to me this band live is better than 90% of them

Love this song! She has great power, control, tone, and emotion.

Good god what a voice

Such a shame CB was not documented well with regards to LIVE performances/videos. Absolutely LOVE this band, They never made a bad song, even Johnette's solo career. Just an awesome talent.

She is the bomb!! Powerhouse!! Soft yet raw!!

I'm in Coronavirus lockdown at the moment but Johnette can breathe on me anytime.

thats what a live band sounds like , shes so awesome

my God she's using her pipes like a saxaphone-go Johnette!!!

Finger picking this entire amazing song. What an incredibly underrated guitarist.

Still so perfect! Wow. Johnette really had that one voice in a million.

So much emotion in her voice.....so much ability in her bass guitar.....Johnette Napolitano is just so much.....

you can tell when someone was born to sing they pour their heart out on a slab

She belted that out with a cold...let's see today's artists do that!

This song is the band's masterpiece. With that said, I think Bloodletting is my favourite album of theirs

Jesus, this song still gives me shivers. Johnette is amazing

this is as good as it gets! unreal, even 25 years later!

Never was CB music given the airwave time in the 80's and 90's. Only Joey because it was a mainstream hit. I have now listened to 70% of CB songs in the last 203 days, and this is an awesome band. Would love to see them live. Johnette's voice is real, pure, raw...simply a gem. I had Pat Benatar as the best leading vocalist. Well, Johnette and Pat are my #1s. Keep writing great music, both melodically and lyrically Johnette.

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shes so badass

WOW! This performance is a whole other level of great. Mind blown!!

johnette is full of soul. so rad.

Had a massive crush on Johnette Napolitano back then. Watching this, I still do.

She was really something, one of a kind. Been a fan for years.

If CB was 20 years old today they would be multiple platinum artist. It is really shameful that the industry didn't get behind this voice. Johnette Napolitano was 20 years ahead of everyone else. I remember rocking them in my early 20's while I was still serving in the military. Lifetime CB fan.

Original artists - there is nothing like them today.

DAMN!! I LOSE MY BREATH JUST LISTENING TO HER!!💪

Completely underrated band!

Jim is such an under rated guitarist! Concrete Blonde were a Phenomenal band! LOVE!..

Omg here I am listening to this 30 years later.

she's a fucking bad ass

Damn...damn....damn...what a voice!!!

Absolutely. underrated....This girl was great with one of the best voices in rock. I just love Concrete Blond! Too bad they never made it big. Didn't she go off to rescue horses or something?

Johnette has a voice i put up there with Janis . Love it

i usually loathe to hear live performances but this... WOW!

Sounds every bit as emotive and explosive today as the first day I heard this! What a delight!:)

You see...this is talent.

I always liked this song. Never knew who did it. Took 20 years to find it

What a great voice

This song jams so hard.

i'm 71 and i've heard from bessie smith, nina simoe to joplin but somehow i missed this one, absolutely stunning, i have two daughters and introduced them to john martyn, tracy chapman, aretha franklin but somehow i missed this

Went to see THEM open for Sting in Worcester. Saw the MM show, in a snowstorm, on Lansdowne St. And finally GOT TO MEET HER at the Middle East as P&T. I am probably one of her greatest fans. Her talent is simply indescribable. Her misses are better than most others' best. If you are reading this Russ, this is one of my all time favorite musical memories with you. I miss you VERY much.

Amazing shocked that I only hear about them now love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤must be the best female vocalist i have ever heard

the best vocalist of rock

Such a great voice

Concrete Blonde means a lot, the relationships provoked are very intense and deep and full of memories !!!

Holy crap I actually remember seeing this Jon Stewart show the night it aired !!..sweet then and now some 20 + years later..jeez what a great band !!!

Jesus, what I would give to see them in this era.

What a beast of a woman! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Concrete blonde sounds great live.

Love this and her look here.

OMG! That cover of Shout during credits WANT!!!!

Had the pure pleasure of finally seeing them 7-8 years ago in Portland. Small Venue, BAD ASS show. Right on the stage.

Wherever Johnette is today I hope she is healthy and happy. I saw live shows and have all recordings. This was a real tough tune for her to belt out but she did it damn well.

this song made me feel alive again

Her voice is amazing and powerful!

Never gets old.

Just cannot get enough of Johnette.

She has a great voice...talent.....and grace...as well a really underated band!

Great band and she is sooooo good.

Last summer, my neighbours loved this song blasting out over my excellent Marshall Bluetooth speaker. Sounded great while camping too 😊

The iTunes on my laptop crapped out so I've been rebuilding my music. I stumbled on some Concrete Blond and I'm SO HAPPY! I love this band. I love her voice! Been listening to her all day... ah...

Oh my God! Amazing voice.

she was sick this day,yet still..amazing.

Johnette is the Greatest Female singer in rock EVER!! No one can live with her talent.. and shes sexy in anything she does ..oh lordy!!!

Special band from a special era

What a voice!

Grateful for every single time I saw them live

Wish the audio was better on this recording. Look Ma, no lip-syncing! Love it!

The best use of the internet is to see what life was like before the internet. -- looks like we reached the height of art and culture and then it was all down hill. I remember some many great bands, too many that should have been huge, but the media outlets were so few compared to now. As Neil Postman, author of “Amusing Ourselves to Death” put it. “Now we have a 747 that carries around trash.”

Still listening 2021! Found Concrete Blonde in early 90's and just contineau to love the music and appreciating Johnett .. and still discovering

The best she does playing bass and singing, one of the most underrated bands, of the 80's and 90's

My favourite band...20 years on. Her voice is incredible!

Thank You for recording in SP mode.

When music had rocker chicks, love it

CONCRETE BLONDE!!! the more i see THE MORE I NEED TO SEE!! My NEWEST FAVORITE BAND!!

As soon as her voice makes you fall in love with her,then that bass kicks in!!

never gets old

I forgot she played bass too. My god she was the real deal. That guitar player too. This band was awesome awesomeness.

Wow that cover of Shout... as good as the Everybody Knows one!

This band was a huuuuuge inspiration on me!!!!! Love them!!!!

Again, lethal combination ! Wonderful woman !

Just blew the roof off the joint.

I've been an admirer for decades, but I never really noticed they were a power trio.

Never saw the end before. What a gem.

She has a great voice & style.

this chicks voice had to come from another planet!

Reminds me of growing up. In my head this song sounded better with a second guitar and having a dedicated rhythm guitar and lead guitar. Would fill the gaps in guitar energy i feel

2021 and i still pull this up for a listen, incredible performance

Really wonderful, thanks for sharing this! Hails to VCR nation for capturing all this old footage! Ya dig!