Stereo MC's - Connected | The Story Behind The Song

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  • @miltonboyd2092
    @miltonboyd2092 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    I am 58 years old and I am dancing to this song more than I did 30 years ago. Aged like fine wine indeed!

    • @timothyknowles4604
      @timothyknowles4604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      66 and still dancing to it with my granddaughter who's 6. 666 devil of a tune👍🏻

    • @patiencekosko7095
      @patiencekosko7095 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely

    • @AMYV3
      @AMYV3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m 50…I started young, 14🤪..Once a club kid from Toronto, Canada Although I’d travel a lot with a loved DJ friend of mine who did gigs in New York US, Chicago US and Manchester UK. who loves old school underground house, hip hop, Rap, Reggae etc. I love to dance!!! For me It wasn’t about picking people up, that was easy (and had a boyfriend for many years too) wasn’t about impressing anyone. Just the feeling of dancing along with my crew, probably 40 plus of close friends no drama no stuck up people. Just great people having a great time.
      I missed it. But … now THANK GOD my daughter is now 19 and is following in moms footprints lol. Just wish she could have experienced it when I did. When you could walk anywhere even in a city of 4 plus million, even in middle of the night and feel safe (maybe a little foolish lol) because you knew people everywhere. It’s was a huge family.!! And the music … the best … thousands of sweaty happy dancing peeps .. what more could you ask for. Idk when I’ll stop .. probably soon but it will be a sad day lol.

    • @ST-wn7ml
      @ST-wn7ml 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      check out the live version from Manchester circa 2003. got it saved to mp3. it's great.

  • @philipriddell4264
    @philipriddell4264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    I'm 68 years old, but I still listen to this album. It's one of my all time favourites. Frankly, it may be a masterpiece.

    • @nestingstarling5895
      @nestingstarling5895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I too keep going back to this album. It still sounds fresh to me.

    • @sliperysid
      @sliperysid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DEADELV1S because you've not considered other great musicians in your comment, eg. Whigfield, Bieber, Sonia etc!

    • @Thebrothaisback
      @Thebrothaisback 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Album? In the US, they only had the one hit.

    • @philipriddell4264
      @philipriddell4264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Thebrothaisback There were two albums - the first one was called "Connected", the second one, recorded many years later was called "Deep Down and Dirty"

    • @Thebrothaisback
      @Thebrothaisback 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philipriddell4264 in the US, they only had one hit.

  • @seanwallace396
    @seanwallace396 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love that Rob looks the same even now. He is still one of my favorite rappers to this day. Positive messages always coming through.

    • @Nttmf
      @Nttmf ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s heroin for ya. Don’t go there!☠️☠️☠️

    • @kalkal6125
      @kalkal6125 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He looks like his dying

    • @Prizzy999
      @Prizzy999 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@kalkal6125He's always been like that, he's just older and it's more noticeable.

  • @rupertleighton1972
    @rupertleighton1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    For the record, I worked as local crew for Stereo MCs in Portsmouth in 93 (?). Great live gig - one of the best - and after the gig they all got stuck in to lugging their own gear to their van. And gave us beers. At the height of their popularity. Highest Respect Stereo MCs. Groovy and of the people.

    • @CustardDonut
      @CustardDonut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      For the record, I once sold him 3 pairs of Argyll socks. He only wanted one pair but when I told him they were on offer/promotion, 3 for 2. He took 3 pairs.

    • @deweyschneebly4074
      @deweyschneebly4074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CustardDonut cheers buddy for that latest update! We need to keep talking about these times!😁❤👍

    • @nicolerising3449
      @nicolerising3449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CustardDonut It's a smart move. I would've taken it too.

  • @sandyallen5743
    @sandyallen5743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm 72 yrs.....and I just discovered this group a couple days ago. Best music and message since the Beatles hit me. I'm addicted, mezmerized, and a believer!

    • @jameszheng4455
      @jameszheng4455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude, where have you been for the past 30 years?

    • @TigerBoyX15
      @TigerBoyX15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In a Gulag..

  • @jz5748
    @jz5748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    this song will never get old...this song was way ahead of its time

    • @heididee583
      @heididee583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree!

    • @heididee583
      @heididee583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like this one as well!
      th-cam.com/video/IKzX5zRdsq0/w-d-xo.html

    • @Thebrothaisback
      @Thebrothaisback 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Using samples was ahead of its time?

    • @cantagiousca5220
      @cantagiousca5220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea that's coz the age rubbed out on that guys old face

    • @AuralVirus
      @AuralVirus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry no hate meant but no song is ahead of it's time, if it stands the test of time [yuk cliche] then it's simply TIMELESS. Out of time, part of the tapestry puzzle of sonic art that was waiting to be filled. There's a finite amount of "right" collection of sound and an infinite random set noises - like math.
      Shit take acid you'll know exactly what i mean. :-)

  • @edbertrand8887
    @edbertrand8887 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the greatest songs in history. I'm 64 and i still dance to this song. Supersongs never die and never Will forget. So Connected.

  • @adamwilks
    @adamwilks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I’m a drummer who remembers sound checking for a festival in 90s UK. The sound engineer banged ‘connected’ on full blast to test the P.A. That bass! We all jumped off stage and started buggin out to it. We turned round and 1000s of festival goers decided to join in. The sound engineer killed the track halfway through because we had to sound check. We all refused to sound check until the the track had finished. He conceded. Needless to say we were late for our performance. Festival organisers weren’t too happy. But 1000s if festival goers were introduced to an awesome track by a great band. Happy days indeed! Love the Stereo MCs. X

    • @johnmcintosh5465
      @johnmcintosh5465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah saw them a couple of times and had a great time the good old days when everyone was on It that's probably why you's refused to stop dancing ✌️

    • @themerchantofengland
      @themerchantofengland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi mate, I play the drums too. Played some small gigs never played at a festival though, would love to. 'Connected' is a superb album listen to it regularly. All the best bud 👍.

  • @torpedo3ooo
    @torpedo3ooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    One of those tracks that stays with you forever.

    • @deannelson1388
      @deannelson1388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Without a doubt, i have played this regular since it came out, to this very day... timeless and meaningful.

  • @M2Mil7er
    @M2Mil7er 4 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    People dissing his looks but he makes a very profound point about finding your purpose amid chaos. A very powerful message for these times.

    • @baldermash
      @baldermash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Says alot about shallow tits who have nothing worthwhile to say. I still get back to this album on regular basis. It hasn't aged a bit, and it's a nice trip back in time every now and then.

    • @lee2366
      @lee2366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ignorance is bliss as they say 😇

    • @ICGedye
      @ICGedye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Still ranks in my top 5 albums - the groove was effortless to follow, the lyrics bang on. A great way to blow up your bins.

    • @Etatdesiege1979
      @Etatdesiege1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Shallow people and vapid people. Stay away from them.

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Jason Fraser Absolutely! I agree! And it also proves that unlike today you didn't have to be a top model to succeed in music if you had real talent...that's the bottom line here...

  • @10fcull44
    @10fcull44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    The Acid Jazz scene of the early nineties was special, yet not revered as it should be - SMC’s, Jamiroquai , Morcheaba, Soul to Soul, Brand New Heavies, Incognito... good times.

    • @donronn71
      @donronn71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Best Time ever

    • @shady7969
      @shady7969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      dont forget Portishead and Moloko and Cj Bolland

    • @10fcull44
      @10fcull44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@shady7969 Fair point; however, if we are gonna pigeonhole bands, I'd argue Portishead were more Trip-hop than AJ, but Yes... a class act non-the-less!

    • @needleontherecord
      @needleontherecord 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don’t forget US3

    • @fairislecat6413
      @fairislecat6413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Galliano In pursuit of the 13th note was a really good album too, I used to play that and SMCs album to death.

  • @Edwin777-z9x
    @Edwin777-z9x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Real music real artists thank you for the great tracks stereo MC's!!!!🔥👏

  • @justinroberts8622
    @justinroberts8622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Probably one of the most interesting bands to emerge from the 90's. Hearing just a bit more of their story adds to their appeal.

  • @christianale
    @christianale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Must be among the Top 3 songs I danced to the most in my whole life. The groove is just freaking hypnotic. A classic.

  • @mythrillium2
    @mythrillium2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hearing this 30 year old song pop up on Spotify while high at 2 in the morning is definitely an experience. I first thought it might of been a year or two old, but then I saw 92 on the album release, was definitely shocked

    • @mysticalproductions1864
      @mysticalproductions1864 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Man masterpieces like this can't be made in this decades they just can't because the world doesn't know what means actual music anymore

    • @bennyboy2079
      @bennyboy2079 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣👍👍

  • @thetwitterlectual9528
    @thetwitterlectual9528 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Dance music can quickly sound dated, but Connected hasn’t. It has really stood the test of time.

    • @lws7394
      @lws7394 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's because Stereo MCs did not sound like Dance that was around in the early 90s. Not like the happy hard core which got around, or garage, drum and bass.
      The bpm didn't matter
      That's how you make timeless music, not be in the fashion of the moment..

  • @robertwalls5794
    @robertwalls5794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm 51 now and still jam to the Stereo MCs the same way I did when it was new. Timeless really!

  • @PDScally
    @PDScally 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Met Rob at a Night Club in Dublin (RiRa) many many years ago, an absolute gentleman. Have always been a fan and Connected is a classic, love it.

  • @sagapoetic8990
    @sagapoetic8990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great to see Rob Birch and Nick Hallam -- what a great song this was. Thank you, Stereo MC's!

  • @basicbreakfast
    @basicbreakfast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Still a sonic masterpiece

  • @Filmation77
    @Filmation77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I think we need this type of music in 2020

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Filmation77: Sadly it will never comeback...

    • @davidcaudill644
      @davidcaudill644 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smart.Robot that’s not true at all.

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidcaudill644 So, where are this type of music out there nowadays?!

    • @XI_Daisy_XI
      @XI_Daisy_XI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, and we need to all get connected for real.
      ✨Peace&Blessings✨

    • @シロダサンダー
      @シロダサンダー 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SmartRobot-wc2fb underground, in bedrooms, SoundCloud...

  • @speedfreakpsycho
    @speedfreakpsycho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    don't ever stop this videos. Thank you for existing and making YT nice place..

    • @Cl0ckcl0ck
      @Cl0ckcl0ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dutch taxpayer money hard at work. This series is made by the Dutch version of the BBC. Seems like money well spend to me. :)

  • @chindleymuffin
    @chindleymuffin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Nice to see Rob Birch still experimenting and improvising with sounds, that actually makes me happy. :)

    • @musicnerd72
      @musicnerd72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I was digging that beat he was putting out at around :47

  • @bobross8569
    @bobross8569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i was a kid in the 90's,so much great music back then,loved this track to death.

  • @maxinekennedy1152
    @maxinekennedy1152 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I heard these guys in my late 20s, I'm now 64 and love their music just as much 😊. ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺.

  • @northcanuck7387
    @northcanuck7387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is one of those classics that regardless the year you are in it makes you wanna move.

  • @borneorider9026
    @borneorider9026 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My gosh.. this song still shines in my heart.. thank you so much for cheering up my teenage world...👍👏👍👏

  • @JonathanHenry
    @JonathanHenry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Rob Birch is a genius. He has created so much powerful music.

  • @ArthurShedsJackson
    @ArthurShedsJackson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stereo MC's music is priceless, timeless.

  • @howardmckenna
    @howardmckenna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Loved this whole album. Still listen to it today.

  • @traceyroyce6570
    @traceyroyce6570 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best EVER! The lyrics really resonate with me! It is one of my all time favourites and at 57 years old I will still put it on and dance like no one is watching (freaking hope like hell no one is watching)! HA!

  • @grahamhumble3023
    @grahamhumble3023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Bought the album in 93. Way ahead of their time. Connected still sounds fresh and awesome today. Put it on a big system and it blows you away. W

  • @fireshepherd417
    @fireshepherd417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Music with integrity - They were ahead of their time.

  • @BlaizeV
    @BlaizeV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    These interviews and deep dives on tracks is absolute gold!

  • @hollyinhell
    @hollyinhell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Connected was one of my favorite songs of my youth. I fell in love for the first time listening to this song all the time.

  • @MarkusAudio
    @MarkusAudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Your dirty tricks, you´re making me sick!"...still Relevant for 2020!

  • @sabinacsok2368
    @sabinacsok2368 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I turned 47 on the 6th of October and I always wanted to meet Rob because he reminds me of my dad who died years ago . Sadly I buried him on my birthday so every year and every birthday will have a different meaning. This year I reached out to Rob on instagram and he wrote back. Long text, very sweet one and understanding. I couldn’t meet him but he made my birthday special regardless. Then they performed at Koko Camden few days later. I cried from happiness. Dreams can come true. So thankful ❤

  • @deannelson1388
    @deannelson1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Put on some Stereo Mc's today in the work van.. man their music will never grow old.. so underrated its criminal. Thank you so much for the wicked tunes :-)

  • @susanmodeva9948
    @susanmodeva9948 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this got played more than a few times on my road trip through Europe .. love the Stereo Mc's ..

  • @alfonsolizarazo9806
    @alfonsolizarazo9806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This piece is one of those I consider as “soundtrack of my life”

  • @sarahpovey6368
    @sarahpovey6368 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great music,still listen to them now I'm 60 now, fantastic❤

  • @jimmock
    @jimmock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this album, I lived in Paris at the time and played this alot. We were raving all the time, these were great times!!!

  • @regularguyreviews3048
    @regularguyreviews3048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Been a fan of Stereo MC since 1991, grew up in Los Angeles and their music hit hard in that time!

  • @EmpoerterGeisterfahrer
    @EmpoerterGeisterfahrer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A fan since >30 years. They just have the groove and the power to energize.

  • @1973833
    @1973833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Brings me back to clubbing and high school...reminds me of big speakers at nightclub,and basses of this song banging through my ears...like it was yesterday....good times...

  • @velvetindigonight
    @velvetindigonight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much wisdom in this. Ironic when your young all the beauty is on the outside when your old it's mostly on the inside. Trouble is if you only use your eyes you cannot hear and feel it! Great band and song. Thank you for some great memories. Enjoy

  • @ryansmurda1552
    @ryansmurda1552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great classic tune! 90s were such a great decade for music.

  • @michaelf.150
    @michaelf.150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That song is truly amazing and still to this day still rocks 👍👍👍👍

  • @blkn5110
    @blkn5110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song is amazing, I am from Eastern Europe and have been living in UK for a long time, this song is the best song from English speaking world to me, well done and thank you!

  • @jeffbeck1100
    @jeffbeck1100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That album is pure class from start to finish.
    Still stands up strong today.

  • @props651
    @props651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 43. I remember hearing this when I was 12 or 13. This is core memory for me. Timeless classic!

  • @mnieder5300
    @mnieder5300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2021
    Thank you for this groovy ray of sunshine amongst the clouds of these truly dark days.

  • @simonheasman8117
    @simonheasman8117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been playing The Stereo Mc's DJ Kicks CD for 20 years and it's still fresh, True artists! :)

  • @keith6591
    @keith6591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Their DJ Kicks mix is hands down the best mix compilation I've heard in over 30 years of listening to electronic music. It's an absolute masterpiece

  • @annakeye
    @annakeye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks so much for this upload. I frigging love this song and it turned me onto the StereoMC's when I was raising my then 3 year old daughter. We'd put it on and dance around the lounge room and laugh and just always left you feeling good. Thanks guys.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yup a family song

    • @annakeye
      @annakeye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @
      Hahaha! Any beat can be a family beat. She was 3. The lyrics weren't an issue.

    • @Magda-ko6gj
      @Magda-ko6gj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a fond memory, I did the same with my 4yr old daughter.. Thanks for reminding me 😊

  • @bjfcmorphil
    @bjfcmorphil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This brother was a genius.. Stereos were a big impact on me and my favorite band..!!!!!!!

  • @El.Duder-ino
    @El.Duder-ino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HUGE RESPECT to these folks for what they have created! Excellent and legendary music even in 2022 and forward! Unforgettable...

  • @danijuggernaut
    @danijuggernaut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Still today i listen Stereo MC´s..........ain´t got no money and thats the way it is !!!

  • @mitzio
    @mitzio ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gives chills EVERY time! Way ahead of its time, Rob is amazing! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @evaork3746
    @evaork3746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Struggles in life make him look this way.... life wasn,t easy.... life isn,t easy... and life will not ever be easy ever.... keep it up man.... love every thing u did or do😘

  • @shortbloke72
    @shortbloke72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw them live in 1990, supporting A Certain Ratio (I think) who we didn't think much to so we left. Stereo MC's were outside, packing their kit up in their little van, so we said hello and explained we were making dance/electronic stuff. They were really friendly and offered some really useful advice (and we ate most of their sweets) - really genuine blokes.

  • @MaxellAdGuy
    @MaxellAdGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    These guys Elevated My Mind.

    • @beeboy6967
      @beeboy6967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I see what you did right there ! Cheeky bugger :=)

    • @bendersenate8360
      @bendersenate8360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It just depends on how close to Ground Level you are.

    • @Dharma_Bum
      @Dharma_Bum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They pulled me out of ma spin

  • @cyrklife
    @cyrklife 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had the pleasure of having a friend who was an engineer at Loco recording studio and I was present while Stereo MCs worked, I was a huge fan and still am .. wonderful memory being around history as it happened. Cheers

  • @larsjohansson2526
    @larsjohansson2526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these guys, especially Rob. Everything always sounded authentic and real to me and it still does! There songs easily got me thru my teenage years, and, i still make music today because of them. Big love. Way more real them most celebs today.

  • @redmist78
    @redmist78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1992...wow im old. LOVED this tune back then. had the CD

  • @joedapro555
    @joedapro555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was visiting a friend in San Francisco. One night we were wandering around inside a record shop. Back then they had listen stations with headphones so you could listen to a CD before you bought it. I duck ducked goosed a huge stack of cd's and picked some random CD, some artists I had never heard of Stereo MC's. First song played was Connected. I was so good, I didn't listen to any other songs and bought the CD on the spot. Then later on, I'm hearing this song played at clubs, parties, everywhere. Good times.

  • @Guillan80
    @Guillan80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song was cranked up and on repeat. (Auto rewind and play) when came over the ocean in Ontario 🇨🇦

  • @civilwarshow
    @civilwarshow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best album ever. Every song is great. So underrated. If it came out today, it'd still be a hit. Never to to see them live. Wish I could have. Created their own genre. That is rare.

  • @k.s.421
    @k.s.421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Das war mein Lieblingssong vor 20 Jahren. Habe Rob Birch mal kurz in einem Club in Berlin getroffen. Netter Typ. Der Song ist immer noch geil.

  • @matthillman8728
    @matthillman8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These guys can get me in a trance. Always a bonus.

  • @ZzaphodD
    @ZzaphodD 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was going into a local record shop at the time to buy the single. On my way in I met a DJ friend who told me the whole record was gold, so I bought it. He was not wrong. Then saw Stereo MCs at an outside festival the summer of -93, still best dancing concert I've attended

  • @funkyswede62
    @funkyswede62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Huge fan of Stereo MC's, way back since "Lost In Music" and then their great albums. Also love the thing they did with Mica Paris ("Stand Up", 1991). Respect to you guys :)

  • @raymondmichielini6021
    @raymondmichielini6021 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stereo MC's are iconic everyone gets up when this song comes on this is a true masterpiec

  • @Rob.Coleman
    @Rob.Coleman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A good friend of mine who loved this record recently passed away, then this randomly pops up on my recommended viewing! No idea how that works but thanks YT 👍.

    • @jimihendrix991
      @jimihendrix991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read the book '1984' by George Orwell...then you 'll know how it all works...

  • @easyasdell1
    @easyasdell1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I STILL remember when I first heard this...a chilly Easter Sunday night in 1993 on the dance floor. I was 19 years old. That was a great night for a variety of reasons. ; - )

  • @bacioglobal2200
    @bacioglobal2200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These guys were great! One of the coolest records of the era.

  • @c.tenzijthoff8851
    @c.tenzijthoff8851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Their live gig was very impressive. very lucky for having the opportunity to see their live performing

  • @ArcadeMusicTribute
    @ArcadeMusicTribute 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Another one of those tracks I totally hated back in the day but learned to appreciate today.

    • @richarddeleon8601
      @richarddeleon8601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember my friend making fun of me because I liked this tune.

    • @finebalance
      @finebalance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It got rinsed on TV ads back in the day. That's why it was so annoying .

  • @gearsofwar3xXx
    @gearsofwar3xXx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The live footage of "Connected" is so cool.

  • @StinkFinger2023
    @StinkFinger2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    In all fairness, he looked 70 years old when he was 30

    • @bskdopeboy
      @bskdopeboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      proper fucked me up that xD

    • @treylew69
      @treylew69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are so right!

    • @KIKPH4ZE
      @KIKPH4ZE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The 80s were a hell of a drug

    • @santisanti8386
      @santisanti8386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so?

    • @moduslive
      @moduslive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Drugs? No, it’s his very high cheek bones, sharp angular features and slender figure that age him.

  • @wanrossi2963
    @wanrossi2963 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the memories the song was a blast nice work sir

  • @liz4067
    @liz4067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Connected and the whole album with Step it Up and all the other groovy songs are still one of the best👍🏼

  • @Groover1
    @Groover1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite gig in Cardiff ( January 1993 ). Their look, their music, their energy, all mixed together with a pill, made a fantastic night to remember. One of the few gigs still imprinted in my brain, the rest of those years is a blur.

  • @lonedrone
    @lonedrone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Saw them opening for U2 (Zoo TV tour) in Stockholm. I already knew and liked Connected but hearing it live in a big stadium was something else! Such a killer groove and the song is just made for blasting over a huge system.

    • @deafmusician2
      @deafmusician2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      NIIIICE!!!

    • @hexstacy
      @hexstacy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Underbart!

  • @brettpiggott2664
    @brettpiggott2664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The music of the Stereo MC's brought me much joy. Props.

  • @misterfeagall1120
    @misterfeagall1120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stereo’s MC were way ahead of their time... their the sh-t!!!!👍🏽🤙🏽👏🏽👏🏽... “Something Ain’t Right” epic!!!!!

  • @rickydub6950
    @rickydub6950 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the first, if not the first song i recorded from the radio back in the day. The night of the day my dad got his Sony "ghetto blaster". Thanks for posting, thanks for the music Stereo MCs

  • @oldskoolrools3087
    @oldskoolrools3087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Early 90's, a golden era in dance music, and Connected was part of that sound track. Saw them at the UEA in Norwich in 92....they were awesome. Live drummer, DJ mixing / scratching over a backing track, with Rob Birch dancing like a mad man (which he probably is...LOL). Would love to see them again..hint, hint

  • @dumbbuff
    @dumbbuff 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I said to myself this morning "I wonder what the story is behind this song" and BAM! I love this era of TH-cam!!

  • @Chriskros1984
    @Chriskros1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Remember the beginning of the 90s as that the looks of a artist wasnt that important as it is today . 90s were pretty fun to me .

  • @sseim5654
    @sseim5654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always liked. Still relevant and timely. Great post.

  • @simonnash9563
    @simonnash9563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As always, Top 2000 you capture the ethos of artists and the spirit of songs in a succinct capsule. I always smile when your notifications pop up as no matter the subject I am always enriched by your content.

  • @RafaSarriaBustamante
    @RafaSarriaBustamante 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hadn't heard this song in years until I recently walked into a tapas bar in Madrid and the whole place was bouncing to this track. I almost felt like I was listening to it for the first time. It still rides in 2022

  • @thegunnylingus4751
    @thegunnylingus4751 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such incredible insight! What a group what a song!

  • @crizish
    @crizish 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was 20 yrs old when this came out. It was right at the beginning of acid jazz, but this song wasn’t acid jazz, nor was it strictly hip hop…it had a bit of everything and something more! Such a fantastic vibe. The entire album is gold!

  • @darrenbrana1723
    @darrenbrana1723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Sad so many remarks about how he looks never mind that they have made some banging tunes still collect there vinyl today top band.

    • @brettpiggott2664
      @brettpiggott2664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Truth.

    • @specialized415
      @specialized415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes aye! ✌🏻👊🏻

    • @eastendimages
      @eastendimages 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He’s always had a chronic disease. It’s not about being a junkie.

    • @seagrey75
      @seagrey75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Image over skills, sad...

    • @punkisinthedetails1470
      @punkisinthedetails1470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is what you look like when you don't die at 27 why is that a surprise. Picture Sid or Mac Miller

  • @denisomahoney5464
    @denisomahoney5464 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quality never fades ,nice one lads …….

  • @jos3g679
    @jos3g679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Relevant then and now the 2020’s
    “The writings on the wall...make sure your connected...stumble you may fall”

  • @debfan74
    @debfan74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was my freshman yr of high school and a song I STILL LOVE today!

  • @wiltner
    @wiltner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Between Acid Jazz, Brit Pop, So Cal Punk and Grunge, the 90's left the 80's for dead.

    • @nmclpcjlftmch
      @nmclpcjlftmch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don’t understand what happened in the 80’s well enough...

    • @wiltner4539
      @wiltner4539 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nmclpcjlftmch really! What do I need to understand musically?