I Let Those 20 Somethings Know That "Yes, There Is A Kick Ass Video For Eyes Without A Face"

I was in a rather popular lounge/bar in NYC's trendy meatpacking district last week. I was meeting up with groups of work related friends that had traveled in from all over the country for fashion week and it seemed like a place where people could easily come and go. The place was a good mix of relaxing, sexy, ambient, fun and at the same time cozy. But, the greatest thing was that it had the best music. A nice mix of European easy trance, jazz, underground alternative and fun 80's songs at the just the right moment. We were having some sing along time, when I noticed something cool. When "Eyes Without A Face " by Billy Idol came blasting through the bar, a big group of 20 something guys were singing along, and singing every world. As I stood next to one of them, I said "Man, you would have loved the summer of 1984 when MTV played this video about 19 times a day." He replied "Oh man- there's a video for this? I gotta check it out!"

Oh yes there is. The blue eyes. The lip. The singular head close up. Billy looking tender like he's gonna cry. Then, the guitar solo and leather, smoky segeway. The rebel yell fists. Good on Billy that rebel boys more than half his age are still singing along. .....It's a nice day for a White Wedding.