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

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I hate it that in the 1984 concert video, that they showed the videos for GAHOM and LWSUH, instead of live performances.

Warts are always more interesting...

Did they do that? I taped the entire show and had a live video performance of GAHOM. I remember playing it back later and one of my brothers saying “Hold Me sounds a little different”—!!

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Did they do that? I taped the entire show and had a live video performance of GAHOM. I remember playing it back later and one of my brothers saying “Hold Me sounds a little different”—!!

I bought the vhs official release of it, probably 15 years ago. But someone else sent me a DVD burn of it. Video version on both. I'd love to see the live version. Link?

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I bought the vhs official release of it, probably 15 years ago. But someone else sent me a DVD burn of it. Video version on both. I'd love to see the live version. Link?

I wish I had a link! The video tape I had of it from 1984 is looooooong gone. I’m surprised it’s not around anymore. I’ll try to find it “out there.”

[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

[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.