Charity and Classic Rock: A Three Tune Tuesday Discovery

Hello music lovers and Hello hivers!

It's Tuesday, and you know what that means – time to share some tunes for the brilliant #threetunetuesday initiative started by @ablaze!

This week we are rolling back the years and listening to one of the Queens of Rock n Roll!

That Queen is Pat Benatar.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Pat Benatar

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It is Tuesday and that of course means that it's #ttt or #threetunetuesday and so it's time to share some tunes with you!

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Long live #ttt 😁🎼 and #threetunetuesday

Where to start!

A wander through the charming streets of South Queensferry is always a fun thing to do. The colourful houses, the view of the iconic Forth Bridges, and as was the case last Tuesday when we visited, finding hidden gems within one of its charity shops.

It was in one of these Aladdin's caves called Barnados (I remember it used to be called Dr Barnados or at least I thought I did!) that I stumbled upon a vinyl record nestled between dusty paperbacks and shelves of bric a brac that instantly transported me back to an era of big hair, bold sounds, and female rock royalty.

Funnily enough that big hair seems to be coming back in style. I mean mullets for men! God help us!

The record One Love was by the one and only Pat Benatar, and it felt like she was the perfect find to share for this week's Three Tune Tuesday on the Hive Blockchain.

For those who may not know, Pat Benatar was a powerhouse of the 80s rock scene! She was a four-time Grammy winner with a voice that could be both ferocious and tender as we shall soon discover.

In November 2022, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The induction recognized her significant impact on the music industry and her legacy as a pioneering female rock vocalist. She was inducted alongside her long-time musical partner and husband, Neil Giraldo.

Finding this record was a reminder of her incredible talent and the string of hits that defined a generation. So let's fluffing rock on with three of my favourite tracks from the queen of arena rock.

So today we have three tunes from Pat Benatar

Tune 1 ~ Pat Benatar - Heartbreaker

First up we have Heartbreaker which was released on October 26, 1979. It was the second single from her debut studio album In the Heat of the Night.

Heartbreaker is pure unadulterated rock and roll!

Awesome guitar riffs and it's the perfect introduction to Benatar's feisty persona and powerful vocals. I love her energy and it gets me slapping up the volume and singing along at six in the morning as I write this 🎤🤣

Tune 2 ~ Pat Benatar - We Belong

Next up we have the soaring and heartfelt ballad, We Belong. I did say earlier that she can be both ferocious and tender well We Belong showcases this.

We Belong was released on October 16, 1984, and served as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Tropico.

The chorus is fluffing epic and reiterates that even in the toughest of times we have each other to hold on to.

Tune 3 ~ Pat Benatar - Love Is a Battlefield

Right then for the finale I just have to include the iconic and Grammy-winning Love Is a Battlefield.

Love Is a Battlefield was released on September 12, 1983. While it was a studio recording, it was released as a single from her live album, Live from Earth.

An unforgettable chorus, cracking storytelling that is still relevant today. The timeless narratives of youthful rebellion and the struggles of love make it a fluffing classic. The accompanying music video is just as legendary, a powerful piece of 80s pop culture! Who remembers FAME?

So there you have it – three tunes from Pat Benatar.

Finding that old piece of vinyl priced at £2 was a wonderful piece of serendipity. It was a fantastic reminder of the enduring power of Pat Benatar's music and has given me inspiration for this week. I hope you've enjoyed this little trip back to the 80s for Three Tune Tuesday.

Now I have to run to Dunfermline to see my physiotherapist, and see what tortures she puts me though today!

Which was your favourite Pat Benatar tune or is it one of the many others that could have been chosen? Or have you never heard of her?!?

What tunes are you sharing this Tuesday? Let me know in the comments below!

Note: The 3 YouTube videos that I have shared are not owned by me, I am simply spreading great music on Hive.

I wish that you all have a brilliant happy fun and terrific Tuesday until we meet again enjoy your tunes 🎶🎵🎶

Thanks for visiting!

Lead image has been produced on canva from an image created by gemini with from a prompt from me, all ramblings are also from me, the mad Scotsman TengoLoTodo unless otherwise stated.

@tengolotodo June 17th 2025

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