"Got a Hold on Me" single released 40 years ago

[Villavic]

This is not a concert video but an interesting documentary of that year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgr8Cq10_qw

[Macfan4life]

I would have to dig out my VHS tape but my memory is also the 2 singles were not shown in the Country Club concert. However the Country Club concert that showed up on youtube many years later features Love Will Show Us How live in concert. Maybe its there but my memory is it was not there. Got A Hold On Me was most likey performed but they show the video instead.
Here is the Country Club concert and it opens with Love Will Show Us How. Did anyone attend this show or know anyone that did? Unlike you spoiled kids, we did not have MTV or a VCR in 1984. I remember going to video stores and holding the laser disc or VHS tape in my hands and dream of watching it. When I got my first computer in 1999, this VHS tape was my first purchase off Ebay. I had to wait 16 bloody years to see it. For the 40th anniversary I would love for her Entertainment Tonight segment make it to youtube. When her tour started in 1984 E.T. made it the lead feature on their program. They showed parts of her in concert and interviews. Chris had flowers on her mic like the Mirage show. She was also performing live with that side pony tail that she had for promo photos. Clearly they were spicing things up for her big E.T. segment. Everything else shows up on youtube except this.

Her band is so good that you would almost think she is lip syncing the song because it sounds exactly like the record. But its truly a live version because it has an extended ending and does not fade out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDQ_TrZPwis

[aleuzzi]

I had a recording of the band playing the song live. I remember because it was warmer and less slick than the original.

[HomerMcvie]

Here's a different video from the black and white GAHOM. Her mic technique is really lacking in this.
https://youtu.be/-ihOZKhBFwU?si=NQ4tFc-6s_XPPh-d

[HomerMcvie]

Here's a live Love Will Show Us How. Along with Keeping Secrets and The Challenge.

https://youtu.be/UDQ_TrZPwis?si=bHTOi2L_dfZURyuC

[HomerMcvie]

Finally, here's GAHOM live. At the 3:50 mark. Along with So Excited and One In A Million.

https://youtu.be/jaf9slJzx4U?si=6dfS8l2Ab61Smjsw

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Here's a different video from the black and white GAHOM. Her mic technique is really lacking in this.
https://youtu.be/-ihOZKhBFwU?si=NQ4tFc-6s_XPPh-d

Never seen that one before. It was interesting.
(The green light and her shiny suit look like a Doctor Who episode.)

Hot take:
Christine might have found bigger solo fame if she had followed Billy Joel's example and done some videos and live performances standing up with a guitar like one of the boys instead of hunched over at the keys like an overworked secretary.

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by DownOnRodeo

Hot take:
Christine might have found bigger solo fame if she had followed Billy Joel's example and done some videos and live performances standing up with a guitar like one of the boys instead of hunched over at the keys like an overworked secretary.

Or jump like Elton?



But seriously, Elton always complained the piano didn't allow him to do much on stage, that's why he came up with the jumps. I know jumps and costumes wasn't Christine style, but yes being in front captivates the audience more. I remember the Carpenters history, it was hard to convince Karen to stop being behind the drums.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Villavic

This is not a concert video but an interesting documentary of that year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgr8Cq10_qw

Yes, I love this video!! They released it before the album dropped.

[Macfan4life]

You should buy this jbrownsjr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18603676124...1241&recoPos=1

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

You should buy this jbrownsjr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18603676124...1241&recoPos=1

And what makes it a collector's item is the fact that they moved it to The Agora. Which was a MUCH MUCH better place to see a show.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

And what makes it a collector's item is the fact that they moved it to The Agora. Which was a MUCH MUCH better place to see a show.

So did you buy one? You of all people should have one, since you attended that show!

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

So did you buy one? You of all people should have one, since you attended that show!

Homie, I have enough junk in my place. I am like Lindsey, less is more. I am getting rid of books, cds etc.

I hate clutter.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Homie, I have enough junk in my place. I am like Lindsey, less is more. I am getting rid of books, cds etc.

I hate clutter.

I've reached that stage in life, too. Less is more.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Homie, I have enough junk in my place. I am like Lindsey, less is more. I am getting rid of books, cds etc.

I hate clutter.

What are you going to do with all that chiffon?
Bwboy's got storage!