Pat Benatarand Neil “Spyder” Giraldo are still rocking out together after being a couple and collaborators for over 40 years.
The rockstar, 71, and her husband/musical partner, 68, are taking to the stage yet again in an upcoming episode ofAustin City Limits— their first time ever on the iconic performance series. Ahead of the episode’s premiere at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, PEOPLE is exclusively premiering a clip of “Promises in the Dark” from their set.
Before Benatar breaks into the 1981 classic, she takes a moment to reflect on her relationship with Giraldo, who has played guitar for her and produced a number of her tracks since 1979.
Neil Giraldo and Pat Benatar on ‘Austin City Limits’.Scott Newton/Courtesy of Austin City Limits
Scott Newton/Courtesy of Austin City Limits
“We’re starting our 44th music anniversary this year. It’s crazy,” the Grammy winner says with excitement. “And we are also celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary this year.”
After Benatar explains that the songwriting duo tended to write lyrics more generally early on, she adds, “As time went on, we got a little bit older, a little bit more secure in the relationship, we did start to write personal songs.”
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in New York City in March 2023.Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Jamie McCarthy/Getty
“This next one is the very first one,” the “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” singer says before breaking into the single off 1981’sPrecious Time.
During the performance, Benatar’s vocals sound strong as ever and Girlado thrills the audience as it transitions from a power-ballad into a rock jam and he shreds the famed guitar solo at the front of the stage.
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“Promises in the Dark” is one of the several songs theRock and Roll Hall of Fame inducteesplay on their upcomingAustin City Limitsinstallment, along with anthems like “We Belong,” “Love Is a Battlefield,” “Heartbreaker” and more.
Benatar and Giraldo’s upcoming episode debuts Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on PBS and fans will also be able to later stream it online atpbs.org/austincitylimits.
The episode arrives following a major 2023 for the rockers, who played a series of headlining shows and set out on tour along withPinkon her massiveSummer Carnival Tour.
Austin City Limitsis in the midst of airing its 49th season, which marks the milestone 50th anniversary of the long-running program. Throughout the season, stars likeNoah Kahan,Alanis Morissette,Bonnie Raittand many others are set to appear.
source: people.com
