She was born in the neighborhood of Greenpoint in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on January 10, 1953 as Patricia Andrzejewski. She graduated from Lindenhurst High on Long Island in 1971. She married her lead guitarist, Neil "Spyder" Geraldo, in 1982, and she has two children, named Haley and Hana.
In 1973, Benatar quit her job as a bank teller to pursue a singing career after being inspired by a Liza Minnelli concert she saw in Richmond. She got a job as a singing waitress at a flapper-esque nightclub named "The Roaring Twenties", and got a gig singing in lounge band Coxon's Army. They garnered enough attention to be the subject of a never-aired PBS special, and the band's bassist, Roger Capps, would go on to be the original bass player for the Pat Benatar band.
This period also yielded Benatar's first solo single – 1974's "Day Gig" – until her eventual major label debut on Chrysalis Records in 1979. The song was released via Trace Records, and was both written and produced by Coxon's Army band leader Phil Coxon.
Benatar's big break came in 1975 at an amateur night at the comedy club "Catch a Rising Star" in New York City. Her rousing rendition of Judy Garland's "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" earned her a call back by club owner Rick Newman, who would later become her manager.
After many years of producing big budget albums, Neil and Pat have continued to produce albums together, even though they have decided to end their association with major labels. They have chosen instead to place the care of their children above industry demands, and make records at home in their own professional quality studio. Each summer when their girls get out of school for vacation, they all pack up, board a tour bus, and set out to play as many shows as they can fit into the summer months. Pat and Neil maintain a close, and much more personal, relationship with their fans, than they were able to do in 80's during the heights of their commercial success.
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Crying
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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I could smile for a while
But when I saw you last night
You held my hand so tight
As you stopped to say hello
Oh, you wished me well
And you couldn't tell
Crying over you
Crying over you
When you said so long
You left me standing all alone
Alone and crying
Crying, crying, I'm crying
It's hard to understand
That the touch of your hand
Could start me crying
I thought that I was over you
But it's true, oh, so true
I love you even more
Than I did before
But darling, what can I do
'Cause you don't love me
And I'll always be
Crying over you
Crying over you
And now that you're gone
And from this moment on
I'll be crying, crying, crying
Crying, I'm crying, I'm crying over you
In Pat Benatar's song "Crying," the lyrics describe the feeling of heartbreak and the inability to move on from a past love. The singer of the song appeared to be doing fine after the breakup and was even able to smile for a while. However, that all changes when the singer encounters the ex-lover and they hold hands. This gesture of affection triggers the singer to feel heartbreak again, and they start crying. The singer can't seem to prevent themselves from crying, even though they thought they'd moved on from their ex-lover. Although the ex-lover wishes the singer well, they couldn't comprehend the emotion they were causing, and the singer was left alone, crying.
The lyrics are heartbreaking, and they illustrate the complexity of relationships and the difficulty of letting go of a past love. Even though the singer loved their ex-lover, they knew that it wasn't reciprocated, and that is why the singer is left continuing to cry over them. This song is relatable to anyone who has suffered from heartbreak, and it's a heartfelt and emotional ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alright for a while
I felt okay and could manage my emotions for some time
I could smile for a while
I was able to put on a happy face even though I was hurting inside
But when I saw you last night
My emotions were triggered when I saw you last night
You held my hand so tight
Your touch still has an effect on me and makes me feel emotional
As you stopped to say hello
You acknowledged me and greeted me
Oh, you wished me well
You expressed a kind sentiment towards me
And you couldn't tell
You were unaware that I was struggling emotionally
That I'd been
Crying over you
I've been crying because of my feelings for you
Crying over you
My emotions are still affecting me strongly
When you said so long
When you said goodbye
You left me standing all alone
You left me feeling isolated and abandoned
Alone and crying
I'm by myself and feeling emotional
Crying, crying, I'm crying
I'm crying so much
It's hard to understand
It's difficult to comprehend
That the touch of your hand
How much your touch affects me emotionally
Could start me crying
Is enough to bring tears to my eyes
I thought that I was over you
I believed that I had moved on from my feelings for you
But it's true, oh, so true
However, that's not actually the case
I love you even more
In fact, my feelings for you have only grown stronger
Than I did before
But darling, what can I do
However, there's nothing I can do about it
'Cause you don't love me
Because you don't have the same feelings for me
And I'll always be
I'll always feel this way
Crying over you
I'll always be emotional because of you
Crying over you
And now that you're gone
Now that you're not here with me anymore
And from this moment on
Starting now and continuing into the future
I'll be crying, crying, crying
I'll be crying a lot
Crying, I'm crying, I'm crying over you
I'll be crying because of my feelings for you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Unison Rights S.L., R-Key Darkus, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison
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Leopoldo Oliver
I've always love this song. Can't believe I never heard this version. Beautiful.
chrissy hammond
Woh 😮 thank you for posting this omg!! I'm a huge fan!! I've seen pat 3 times in concert...and wha?? I didn't know either!!!🎶🎵🎤💖
Karen N.
Yes, this is the first time I ever heard it. It is a little different from the original, but I like it. She is one of my favorites!
george siagos
I first heard this on Synchronistic Wanderings back in 1999. I couldn't believe my ears then and I still can't. Quite extraordinary vocally and it still sends chills!!!
SunshineSlayer
Yay, finally this is on youtube! If anyone is left that doubts Pat's vocal range, they need to listen to this.
baezfred
this is why she is my favorite female vocalist
Jerry
Wow. I’m really late to this party. I’ve always liked her rock classics, but this was amazing. What range, control and execution. Phenomenal.
househeadericmd
her range is just amazing and doesn’t get enough respect.
Vic Valencia
Just heard this today as I was listening to her Synchronistic Wanderings album. Just awestruck! Loved her powerful voice in the beginning, more so now!
Jody Howe
Greatest singer of all time! Anyone with ears should agree!