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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Red Red Wine
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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Ruled by passion beyond their control
Vengeance is king in the zone of Red Vision
Sparks fly and tempers flair
You see the enemy everywhere
Hate shines like burning bridges in your eyes
In love and war we stand alone
Trustin' nothin' but our own, Red Vision
Anger sharpens your point of view
Fans the fire in and around you
Fahrenheit in the realm of your senses
In love and war we stand alone
Trusting nothing but our own, Red Vision
Mind like a steel trap, heart like a prison
With tears of rage, we burn in our Red Vision
Once again, I'll walk the coals
Tiptoe through the minefields of your soul
I've come to take you home
Red Vision
Red Vision
Red Vision
Red Vision
Oh, Red Vision.......
The lyrics of "Red Red Wine" by Pat Benatar delve into the theme of intense emotions and the destructive nature of passion and anger. The opening lines depict individuals who are willing to endure pain and suffering for their strong feelings, comparing them to fire walkers who feel no pain from the hot coals. These individuals are portrayed as being ruled by uncontrollable passion, where vengeance and hate dominate their thoughts and actions. The imagery of sparks flying and tempers flaring emphasizes the explosive and volatile nature of these emotions, making it seem like a constant battle where enemies are perceived everywhere.
The chorus reflects on the idea that in both love and war, one must stand alone and trust only in oneself, symbolized by the concept of "Red Vision." This vision represents a distorted perspective colored by anger and intensity, where the world is perceived through a lens of heightened emotions. The lyrics suggest that anger can sharpen one's point of view and fuel the flames of passion, creating a fiery intensity akin to the high temperatures of Fahrenheit. The repetition of the phrase "Red Vision" underscores the all-encompassing nature of these emotions and the profound impact they have on the individual's psyche.
The subsequent verses delve deeper into the emotional turmoil experienced by the singer, likening their mind to a steel trap and their heart to a prison. The imagery of tears of rage symbolizes the inner conflict and torment caused by these intense feelings, resulting in a figurative burning within their "Red Vision." Despite the turmoil and pain, the singer expresses a willingness to navigate through the challenges and dangers represented by the metaphorical minefields of another's soul, suggesting a desire to connect and find resolution amidst the chaos.
The song culminates with a repetition of the phrase "Red Vision," serving as a poignant reminder of the overwhelming emotions and internal struggles depicted throughout the lyrics. The repeated invocation of this concept underscores the lasting impact of passion, anger, and intensity on the individual, ultimately suggesting a journey towards understanding and acceptance. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, "Red Red Wine" delves into the complexities of human emotions and the tumultuous nature of relationships, ultimately offering a reflection on the power and consequences of intense feelings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MYRON GROMBACHER, NEIL GIRALDO
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