Just Between You and Me

Hey there, Zoo Freaks! The Zoo Crew is spinning a classic for you today with April Wine's "Just Between You and Me" from their 1981 album The Nature of the Beast. This track holds a special place in music history as its music video was the 14th ever played on MTV when the channel launched on August 1, 1981, making April Wine the first Canadian band to grace the network. The song itself, a heartfelt power ballad penned by frontman Myles Goodwyn, climbed to #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #22 in Canada, becoming the band’s defining hit in the U.S. Fans on X have celebrated its nostalgic vibe, with one user noting its “super heavy” guitar and Bic-lighter-swaying energy, perfect for those emotional air-guitar moments.

Digging deeper, "Just Between You and Me" resonates with its raw emotion and lyrical depth, capturing the hope of enduring love amidst heartbreak. The song’s final chorus throws in a romantic twist with the French phrase “Seulement entre toi et moi,” translating to “only between you and me,” adding a touch of intimacy that fans adore. Songfacts highlights its status as April Wine’s best-selling U.S. single, a staple at their concerts, and a track that helped The Nature of the Beast sell over a million copies. A post on X from April 2025 called it a “