Hook by Blues Traveler with lyrics

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  • @andrewellington9503
    @andrewellington9503 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    2024 and the hook is still bringing me back.

    • @jonnyp5252
      @jonnyp5252 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤ABSOLUTE classic!

  • @seanemerchant4334
    @seanemerchant4334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    My dad use to play this song when I was a kid. We aren't really in each others lives anymore but I play this song sometimes and it makes me think of all the good times we had together when I was a kid. Love ya dad .

    • @iidentifyasayoutubertoday7025
      @iidentifyasayoutubertoday7025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Talk to your dad.

    • @jeffolsen7566
      @jeffolsen7566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sorry

    • @klove2842
      @klove2842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Call him. Go see him. If he isn't on this earth anymore, go see him and tell him you miss him.

    • @mray824
      @mray824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Call your dad!

    • @zxspectrumv7.026
      @zxspectrumv7.026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same here with me. No questions asked.

  • @CClay-kn9lm
    @CClay-kn9lm ปีที่แล้ว +70

    It wasn't just the hook. It was the amazing voice, the incredible harmonica playing, and the genius lyrics that made listening addictive.

    • @TheJackalLies
      @TheJackalLies 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You’re missing the point - he’s warning you that you’re being controlled by the music.

    • @angelyze777
      @angelyze777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheJackalLies
      He’s referring to many things. Your comment seems to imply that listening to music is a bad thing?

    • @angelasmith4325
      @angelasmith4325 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@TheJackalLiesI thought he was saying the music industry was always trying to dictate what they could and could not sing, and this was a big F U to the big name labels of the 80s and 90s. 😅 Whoops.

  • @nd8490
    @nd8490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +573

    Jokes on you, it wasn't the hook that brought me back. It was that dope ass harmonica solo followed by that verse you spit...

  • @abczdad
    @abczdad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    So Ive been singing this awesome tune in my head for the past 25 yrs and this is the first time ive ever "read" the lyrics. I feel like I have just learned some life lessons.

    • @kennedy6971
      @kennedy6971 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's saying in the lyrics that the hook of the song is the cord progression. And that cord progression is CANNON IN D.. he is literally saying it doesn't matter what the lyrics are. As long as his voice follows the chord arraignment you the listener won't have a choice not to like it. And that chord progression is the classical song CANNON IN D.😅

    • @glamgal28
      @glamgal28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@kennedy6971yup saying as long as it's a good beat the lyrics aren't important and he definitely proved that. Very talented!

    • @kennedy6971
      @kennedy6971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@glamgal28 I'm seeing them live on the 21st. I suspect they will be great

    • @glamgal28
      @glamgal28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kennedy6971 that's awesome!

    • @kennedy6971
      @kennedy6971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Listen to it again after first listening to cannon in D.

  • @znaegele1
    @znaegele1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +935

    My favorite thing about this song is that he pretty much tells you straight up that he's talking about nonsense and it's just that catchy part of the song that will keep you listening. He's basically trolling us all and we love him for it.

    • @percillasalas874
      @percillasalas874 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Zach Naegele the hook!

    • @percillasalas874
      @percillasalas874 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zach Naegele

    • @bonaezung6111
      @bonaezung6111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Its all about Peter Pan and mr.Hook

    • @sierrasturgill9542
      @sierrasturgill9542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ❤️

    • @emilinna7223
      @emilinna7223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      canon in d major is played in background lmao meaning the tune is re-used anyways

  • @MamaJoyce
    @MamaJoyce ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Words cannot express how much I love these guys. We grew up together in NYC.

  • @thetruth45678
    @thetruth45678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    It still amazes me sometimes that a band THIS fantastically talented actually became popular on the radio. Almost gives you hope for the future.

    • @CrunchyFeet
      @CrunchyFeet ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi this is 5 years later and there is hope!

    • @ericcrane1692
      @ericcrane1692 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is the whole point of this song lol

  • @DavidScercy
    @DavidScercy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    When Im Feeling Stuck and Need A Buck I Dont Rely on Luck.......
    One of the greatest lyrical lines ever. Very underrated track.

    • @MCOmegaX123
      @MCOmegaX123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That whole section feels very Jack Black, Popper was ahead of his time ("We ride and we ride and we never subside, we ride till the planets collide, and if you say we do not ride, I'll tan your fuckin hide, RIDE!")

  • @MisfitPunish3r
    @MisfitPunish3r 8 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    This song is fucking genius when you really think about it.

    • @kevinkoss7296
      @kevinkoss7296 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      MisfitPunish3r it's a song that's makes fun of you for liking it, it's perfect

    • @kennedykiser557
      @kennedykiser557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MisfitPunish3r
      Can you explain why?

    • @stevenlidster9861
      @stevenlidster9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's very existential, it goes to great lengths to explain that the meaning of the lyrics are themselves meaningless

    • @stevenlidster9861
      @stevenlidster9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s like the pantomime. He thinks he’s saying nothing but he’s telling me everything...
      (Adapted from True Romance)
      RIP Dennis Hopper and Walken Rules.

    • @NightSky018
      @NightSky018 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kevinkoss7296 well it's only making fun of the people who like it but don't know what it's about. I'd say if anything, it gives a little unspoken Pat on the back to anyone that actually paid attention to the lyrics

  • @donclickrover
    @donclickrover 10 ปีที่แล้ว +518

    Never knew the words to this song. Now I feel bad, the hook really did bring me back, and the words really didn't matter...

    • @teresapollard4672
      @teresapollard4672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well here's a thought too, take and just read the lyrics poetically 🤔. Kinda can apply to people you may know, or situation perhaps. But I think that this to me is about kinda, tolerance. Like, you're pissed at someone, but bs excuses and flattering, right?! And the next thing you know you don't even bitch at them about their selfishness. You've been "hooked!"
      LoL idk?! Anyone please let me know what your thoughts are on it😉 , thanks👍. Have a great and blessed day 🌷🌷🌹🌺🐞🐛🍅. Happy Summer ☀️!

    • @davidquinn7822
      @davidquinn7822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@teresapollard4672 mission accomplished

    • @robotfrank5171
      @robotfrank5171 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This song is about Blues Travellers hating the fame from their casual fans. They wrote this song to prove that any idiot will like the song as long as it's sung with inflection and a good hook.

    • @andyp29
      @andyp29 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@robotfrank5171trolling at it's finest. It certainly worked on me. Being one of their most popular songs is just further proof of the truth behind the lyrics. They must have had a good laugh singing a song to people about how gullible and ignorant those people were.

    • @handyec
      @handyec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andyp29 Actually No, They hate the fact that this is their Highest Grossing song. Think about i, you try to make a sociopolitical song only to be "type-cast" by it. It's a double-sided blade with no handle.

  • @sittinonthedockofthebay2331
    @sittinonthedockofthebay2331 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Oh damn, I forgot how amazing this song is. The lyrics, the singing, the harmonica. Just outstanding.

  • @whoopdeedo83
    @whoopdeedo83 8 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    "and when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck I don't rely on luck because.."
    He calls it. Like Babe Ruth pointing the bat into left field before knocking the ball out of the park. Really an amazing song and that's the bitch of it, he made it to basically tell us we're shallow and we love it anyway. This is one of his most popular songs and its a joke.
    To be fair his voice and harmonica on any song, particularly one with a catchy hook is almost like cheating. Such an incredible sound he has.

    • @raymartin5316
      @raymartin5316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn SKIPPY!

    • @N8Maple01
      @N8Maple01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "If I'm doin' my job
      It's your resolve that breaks."

  • @Petey0707
    @Petey0707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My cat of 20 years was put down a few days ago.. and we always listened to this song after I got off work from a long week. It's Friday, and I miss him terribly. I'll always go back to this song, his memory as he was my best buddy

    • @gregblunier5813
      @gregblunier5813 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pets are deep if not deeper than family.. I have experienced what you are going through.. sorry

  • @johnschoonover5914
    @johnschoonover5914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was born in 1962 and turned 62 July 2024.great tunes the 80'S and 90's were the best. Got them ear buds in blasting that music. And locked the world outside. Still here August 2024!!!!

  • @alfawoof1
    @alfawoof1 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    99% of everyone that’s heard this song and sing along with it haven’t the slightest idea how brilliantly crafted this song is.

    • @Faesharlyn
      @Faesharlyn ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well, you see... doesn't matter what I say as long as I sing with ✦☆✭ 𝓘𝓃𝒻𝓁𝑒𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 ✭☆✦

    • @luishumbertochavezrodas3619
      @luishumbertochavezrodas3619 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      because the hook brings you back

    • @LCoburn2917
      @LCoburn2917 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👏 yes! Brilliant!

    • @Jen-bu8xk
      @Jen-bu8xk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed ❤

    • @flamingscrubs
      @flamingscrubs 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The most meta song to song ever and it’s wonderful to boot ✌️❤️

  • @richardjumper1993
    @richardjumper1993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This was one of the most inspirational songs to me in my song writing and for it's time. I still find it amazing after all this time.

    • @EAL2310
      @EAL2310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It never gets old, and so relatable to humanity in general.

  • @dacypher22
    @dacypher22 10 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    Wow, heard this song thousands of times when I was younger and never picked-up how cynical it was haha.

    • @wolfacula
      @wolfacula 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dacypher22 Nice.

    • @pixelFiend
      @pixelFiend 9 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      dacypher22 More than cynical, the song, the lyrics, the title and all of it show that they deliberately were making a parody about the fact that this chord progression is so popular that it's almost a magic formula in pop music. Pachelbel's Canon in D is the "formula" that is being used, and the song says basically that whenever they need a hit, it doesn't matter the topic or message, or anything else, but that "the Hook brings you back." :) And apparently they were right.

    • @maxyouallday
      @maxyouallday 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      pixelFiend I could not have explained it better. Excellent job. I love the song I love this group

    • @maxyouallday
      @maxyouallday 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pixelFiend by the way I flagged your comment by mistake. Sorry about that.. LoL.

    • @3Bichorid
      @3Bichorid 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      pixelFiend Right? I get a little pissy when I hear this song for like a microsecond because the lyrics are basically burning you for liking it. But his voice is still frikkin great and hey who doesn't like the canon. Love the song!

  • @user-xd5lr5pp6w
    @user-xd5lr5pp6w หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    NOTHING drags me back to the 90's like this song! I can't remember the exact year, but I was born in '73

    • @angelcitygirl
      @angelcitygirl หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      73 babies are the best 🎉❤

    • @user-xd5lr5pp6w
      @user-xd5lr5pp6w หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angelcitygirl I've always felt the same. Especially the ones that were '92 high school graduates

  • @cha-cha2223
    @cha-cha2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Years and years later I still come back to this song, so beautiful

  • @dustinvansicklen1673
    @dustinvansicklen1673 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    the biggest point of this song is that this guy never runs out of air!!!!!! Super talented and under rated. I could watch him play harmonica all day long.

  • @archenemy1124
    @archenemy1124 8 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    I could picture Jack Black nailing this song dead on

    • @lazlodallama8994
      @lazlodallama8994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The harmonica solo too.

    • @JLKDOOM
      @JLKDOOM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      You ain't lying dude, I always think the same thing lol dudes really talented

    • @peace.love.n.blessings
      @peace.love.n.blessings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You just put a smile on my face

    • @GottaKnowJoeHobbies
      @GottaKnowJoeHobbies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Paulonbass75 some folks just don't understand the show... and others do .. and sorry.. it can't be explained, you either get it or you don't... You, Don't. But that's why the world has the stylings of ,,,, Brittney Spears and Milli Vanilli and bubble wrap to keep you satisfied

    • @billyalarie929
      @billyalarie929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@GottaKnowJoeHobbies uh... ok.. boomer..?

  • @MartKencuda
    @MartKencuda 8 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    Thanks for captioning the harmonica solo.

    • @thetuckerfreemanexperience7219
      @thetuckerfreemanexperience7219 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah! I didn't know what was happening until I saw the caption, thank God.

    • @philvalentine8584
      @philvalentine8584 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Right! All this time I thought it was a saxophone

    • @KaaneDragonShinobi
      @KaaneDragonShinobi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He could have been lying that it was even a harmonica in the first place mayn

    • @markhilston2119
      @markhilston2119 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      haha haha. dude, it sounds nothing like a saxophone.

    • @yolech
      @yolech 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What if you're watching this video and you're deaf? You'd have no way to tell the difference.

  • @guyfawkes9951
    @guyfawkes9951 8 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    That is a work of goddamned genius.

    • @alexcrafford4602
      @alexcrafford4602 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Guy Fawkes Damn Straight.

    • @nicolane4210
      @nicolane4210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hook

    • @Nate-im3sg
      @Nate-im3sg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Guy... Excellent comment. Funny and accurate

    • @theuniverse6285
      @theuniverse6285 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      All these years of never knowing the lyrics to the song and 20 years later after all the times and moments, and those are the lyrics hahah

    • @richardschaefer2737
      @richardschaefer2737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Still holds up. Fucking amazing.

  • @britneymoore8572
    @britneymoore8572 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Canon is ruined forever for me, but I love this song! Everytime I go to a wedding I will sing Hook in my head no matter how beautifully Canon is played. Thanks for making boring situations instantly more fun!

  • @jasonlee4830
    @jasonlee4830 10 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Wow! I just read the lyrics and realized that Blues Traveler was completely trolling the shit out of us back in the mid 90's, and I'm only figuring it out now about 20 years later. It's almost the Seinfeld version of a song since they really aren't singing about anything, but he's fine "[s]o long as [he] sing[s] with inflection." Touche.

    • @chcarpen1
      @chcarpen1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same things about Seinfeld, but the last burst shows it's also about anger against PC culture, similar to grunge but with a happy inflection. Awesome song!

    • @claudiakelly6793
      @claudiakelly6793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just realized the very same thing myself!

    • @nataliez9073
      @nataliez9073 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jason Lee ksmlaj!sl Hui

    • @MCOmegaX123
      @MCOmegaX123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't watch Seinfeld, but even I know that "a show about nothing" didn't describe Seinfeld, it described (I think it was called "Jerry!"?) the show-within-a-show that Jerry was working on over the course of the series.

    • @kvonkirk2340
      @kvonkirk2340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They hated there main stream following.

  • @JimmySaint43
    @JimmySaint43 10 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I just gotta say, that is one of the best harmonica soloes I've ever heard!

    • @TKMcEachin
      @TKMcEachin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jimmy Saint yes!

    • @scottybee9393
      @scottybee9393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd have to disagree Run around had a better one... But all by the same people so fuck it

    • @pdw2612
      @pdw2612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THE... best

  • @jheez41
    @jheez41 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My teenage years in high school. Bring me back to great times in my life. I don’t care who u are, when u play this song turn it up loud and roll the windows down or drop the top and just blast it on a nice drive ,or just dance at home to this song and sing loud! Lol no way u will be in a bad mood after listening to this.

  • @lowellparker216
    @lowellparker216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember listening to this upon release and never caught onto it. Today it’s like a musical Easter egg and I am thoroughly pleased with the message and results

  • @JESUSfreak00
    @JESUSfreak00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Saw him perform this on an old roseanne episode, so much feeling..words are nothing...still brings chills💝

  • @HeartNotes3
    @HeartNotes3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    oh my gosh I did not know the words to this song
    and the part with Peter Pan was fucking brilliant

    • @toyinariyo3682
      @toyinariyo3682 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha peter pan 😂😂

    • @alexcrafford4602
      @alexcrafford4602 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Heart Notes It's just as brilliant musically, “I know you’re going to like these chords no matter what lyrics I slap on them, even if you can’t put your finger on why,” it is derived from the traditional wedding song "Canon" in D by Pachelbel that's almost universally recognized.

    • @allnamesralreadyused
      @allnamesralreadyused 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Heart Notes laughing so hard right now

    • @katherinegaughan45
      @katherinegaughan45 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You took the words right out of my head about Peter Pan.
      You've got to hand it to the guy! Lmao. ;)

    • @robertwaller9131
      @robertwaller9131 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heart Notes mmeee neeether ! Umm, .. good God yes

  • @MTHORN28
    @MTHORN28 12 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One of the GREATEST BANDS EVER!!! John Popper may be the most talented man on a harmonica to ever live. Dude is B.A.D.

    • @adriennea8878
      @adriennea8878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YOU AIN'T TELLIN NO LIE LOL

    • @kennedy6971
      @kennedy6971 ปีที่แล้ว

      That songs chord progression is the classical masterpiece CANNON IN D.. he us literally saying he sold out to sell music😂.. it only took me 30yrs to figure out

  • @ThomasSartori7485
    @ThomasSartori7485 9 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Fuck the hook, this harmonica solo is bringing me back

    • @kugmyster
      @kugmyster 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blind people watch these videos too......

    • @ovni2295
      @ovni2295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More songs need harmonicas!

    • @ftb_drifter4786
      @ftb_drifter4786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

    • @Stevenwoodward-ii1uw
      @Stevenwoodward-ii1uw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wouldn’t the harmonica be your hook then

    • @johngancarcik5682
      @johngancarcik5682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That Solo is golden

  • @MrPyroeric
    @MrPyroeric 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolute genius lyrics! "No matter how much Peter loved her, What made the Pan refuse to grow, was that the Hook brings your back"

  • @debshaw4537
    @debshaw4537 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When I finally figured out the words to this song, I just started laughing over the perfection of it, and I have never been able to get it out of my head ever since. Bravo, Blues Traveler! So catchy, a perfect hook!

  • @edwarddelbar
    @edwarddelbar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    Pachelbel's Cannon in D. Exact chord progression. Which is why it's even more of a huge middle finger to the music industry.

    • @HoagieBee
      @HoagieBee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      +Bryson Gobel true, but I'm sure a conscious effort was made to use this progression as an extension of the song's theme

    • @Broody4Boglim
      @Broody4Boglim 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You have a point and perhaps that is what they were thinking but you must consider that many songs use this progression. Celine Dion, Brittany Spears, Green Day, Rage, Backstreet Boys, Izzy and many others and the key change and tempo of this song makes it obscure enough that most people would never see this link. Had they truly wanted to stick the middle finger out they might have been more obvious as some songs have like "rain and tears" by aphrodite'child or "all the young people" by Mott the hoople or "go West" by the pet shop boys or the Russian national anthem. I could go on all day listing because that's how music works there are millions of songs but relatively few chord progressions so any song can in a way be linked to another song.

    • @curtishammer748
      @curtishammer748 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The 4th chord for this song is a Major III, whereas Pachabel used a Minor III...
      ... but other than that, yeah exactly the same...

    • @meredithjulia162
      @meredithjulia162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the musical "the wedding singer" uses the progression in multiple songs

    • @handyec
      @handyec 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes. The band spoke about the many different songs through out history that have used this chord progression. They wrote this song as an attempt to call out the musicians who continue the practice. They didn't intend the song to be a hit, and the lead singer John Popper hated playing it, but it's one of their most popular songs. Irony.

  • @nk-th4lm
    @nk-th4lm 10 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Blues Traveler brought me here, as it should have for everybody else.

    • @nickjassoiii
      @nickjassoiii 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ok maybe it did but honestly good music is good music if you grew up with this song or if you found in 5 minutes ago. It really doesn't matter you do not get a reward if you knew it longer people love it just as much as you do.

    • @greekfire995
      @greekfire995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The hook brought you here.

    • @mr.berimbolo827
      @mr.berimbolo827 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nico segura I know this is an ancient comment, but so true. Like what's wrong if I didn't know about the song until now? At least I found it now. Not my fault for being born in a generation that doesn't play this on the radio.

    • @michaelthompson5886
      @michaelthompson5886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 90s brought me here

    • @jaimecortez6930
      @jaimecortez6930 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are the best concert I’ve ever been to.

  • @LittleKittyMine69
    @LittleKittyMine69 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a songwriter myself, I would just like to say that John popper is my all time favorite lyricist in any universe or time line.

  • @adriennea8878
    @adriennea8878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow THIS BROUGHT BACK memories. I cried tears of nostalgia wow.

  • @deez2569
    @deez2569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gawddamn i miss the 90's...ya feel me in 2020.......

  • @lukeshepard3904
    @lukeshepard3904 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This song will always be in my heart. The best times of my life was the 90's. I hear this song I can't help but think of the good times

  • @scottgoatsprite4342
    @scottgoatsprite4342 11 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    When he says, "I ain't telling you no lie," it keeps getting progressively more emotional in all three choruses. It's beautiful.

    • @adriennea8878
      @adriennea8878 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why do I cry Lol

    • @kennedy6971
      @kennedy6971 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's making fun of the listeners inability not to like the song because it's cord progression is the classical song Cannon in D. He's literally saying it doesn't matter what the lyrics are as long as he follows the cord progression with his voice. He's literally saying the HOOK in the song makes you like it.. and that hook is the classical piece - Cannon in D-.. only took me 30yrs to figure it out.

    • @handmadewithlove6720
      @handmadewithlove6720 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kennedy6971well aren't u clever!! Good to know! ❤

    • @deadlock8422
      @deadlock8422 ปีที่แล้ว

      @kennedy6971 and I will follow like the good little sheep submissive that I am.

  • @rywag
    @rywag 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've loved this song since it came out, Blues Traveler was one of the key bands of my teenage years

  • @allisonsingsromance4167
    @allisonsingsromance4167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This song pulls my heart strings. Beautiful and relatable :)

  • @IhateMakingThese69
    @IhateMakingThese69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The hook brought me back. The harmonica solo kept me

  • @whitediver45
    @whitediver45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "And then begin to see what you are doing to me this MTV is not for free, it's so P.C. it's killing me so desperately I sing to thee ".
    My favorite verse .

    • @MCOmegaX123
      @MCOmegaX123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine's the part where he goes from singing about the hook (the part of a song that catches the ear of the listener) to singing about the Hook (Captain James Hook, former Royal Navy, later privateer, and finally pirate in Neverland).

  • @Mattiemaureen
    @Mattiemaureen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I caught his harmonica at one of his shows. He's amazing live still to this day.

    • @TKMcEachin
      @TKMcEachin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mattie Snead yes he is!

    • @InvernessJen
      @InvernessJen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mattie Snead I saw them open for The Rolling Stones. Great show!

    • @michaelflanagan1185
      @michaelflanagan1185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the singer passed away?

    • @johnnyball3597
      @johnnyball3597 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelflanagan1185 comment was made 7 years ago

  • @michaelglickman1300
    @michaelglickman1300 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-harmonica player John Popper, guitarist-mandolinist Chan Kinchla, bassist Bob Sheehan, drummer-percussionist Brendan Hill, and percussionist Bashiri Johnson.

    • @andrewhorizon8066
      @andrewhorizon8066 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This always song almost my tears eye up...

    • @smill1985
      @smill1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP Bobby Sheehan.

  • @wishiwassleeping8382
    @wishiwassleeping8382 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greatest song ever recorded in my opinion. Flawless execution on the instruments, crazy vocal range and the most meta lyrics ever written. Just beautiful.

  • @ZozoRevolta
    @ZozoRevolta 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song brought me back to my dad reminding me to have my witz. The passion of music is limited financially so be aware of life. I here you you and you. Thanks yous

  • @oNe_SoNg
    @oNe_SoNg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You know you're great musicians when you write/perform a catchy song that's about writing/performing a catchy song. Damn, boys.

  • @Cryuff4
    @Cryuff4 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This song has such a inviting rhythm to it with great chord changes. Simple and uncomplicated, and Popper's somewhat over the top vocals are perfect. Great fun.

  • @leighleigh4185
    @leighleigh4185 8 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Old age brought me here lol still love this song

    • @FiddL3stixMa55acr3
      @FiddL3stixMa55acr3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      :')

    • @stephihampton
      @stephihampton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right, what's this Emma Stone crap brought people here? I will have to goole that! Lol

    • @sidneyb6307
      @sidneyb6307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There was so many phonies back then, blues traveller was not among them,.....

    • @hellavader9496
      @hellavader9496 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like a fine wine.

    • @leahmccale377
      @leahmccale377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! Best generation ever!!

  • @MegaJohannus
    @MegaJohannus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hearing this song got me hooked instantly.

  • @Apathetik
    @Apathetik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Where tf did these guys go? His voice and delivery is legendary 😭

  • @jeffmcclure918
    @jeffmcclure918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    God I love this song. It builds so perfectly. The first two verses and the chorus basically describing the blind majority of music listeners as sheep and then hitting us with a legendary harmonica solo. The bridge may be my favorite part of this song though because if you dissect it line by line, in my personal interpretation it tells me that the world has become blind to what good music actually is and john popper and blues traveler refuse to make the mainstream garbage that sold back in the day and continues to sell today but rather they prefer to put out quality music that comes from the soul and the people that get stuck in the "hook" are just pawns in a chess game. This song is brilliant.

    • @AntiDecepticonCampaign
      @AntiDecepticonCampaign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mass hypnosis... I wish more would recognize. Godspeed my friend.

    • @rebekahharrison4586
      @rebekahharrison4586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This song raises hope and attainable goals for me. The message is BRILLIANT , Coming from a very musical family, so gifted, so talented. To me I interpret, keep your dream alive, no matter how hard thing get, don't stop learning and growing or all you'll have is make Bel fairy dust!

    • @rebekahharrison4586
      @rebekahharrison4586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Believe in yourself!

  • @shmeagol
    @shmeagol 7 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    I brought myself here. On that you can rely.

    • @ELCAPATAZ
      @ELCAPATAZ 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it!

    • @shadowfrostgaming9394
      @shadowfrostgaming9394 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I completely forgot about this song for a while, but the hook brought me back

    • @pewpewcat7679
      @pewpewcat7679 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah

  • @paytonhenning9806
    @paytonhenning9806 9 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Am I the only one that continues to repeat the song till they can sing it in tune with the song. :)

    • @firstname1449
      @firstname1449 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope

    • @LindseyLouWho
      @LindseyLouWho 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Payton Henning Once I learned the chord progression was Pachebel's "Canon in C", everything made sense and I was able to nail the "fast" part but I'm constantly trying to match Popper's vibrato/waver at the end of held notes and fail miserably; his live performances are pretty consistent with the tune and all I think is "damn, that's dedication and talent and skill all wrapped up into one."

    • @FecalMattur
      @FecalMattur 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Payton Henning guilty. lol

    • @kilmcm45
      @kilmcm45 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lindsey Lou-who I read somewhere that Popper has a 7 year degree in Harmonica...perhaps it's just music theory and Harmonica is just his choice instrument???...the article also said he was 1 of like 3 or 4 people in about 50 or so years to earn that specific degree with that specific instrument.

    • @kilmcm45
      @kilmcm45 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lindsey Lou-who yeah that pitch-bending he does at the end of lines is a really unique signature of Popper. It's always stuck out to me, implies a lot of emotion....it's like he's singing a wistful, teary-eyed, goodbye to the end of each verse.

  • @edh_alters7116
    @edh_alters7116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best harmonica solo in any song EVER. Blues Traveler are some of the REAL ones.

  • @corytaylor3616
    @corytaylor3616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song always invokes such an emotion in me that sometimes i weep for the old times and memories of a different era.. 90's nostalgia brought me here, BUT THE HOOK WILL ALWAYS BRING ME BACK!!!

  • @DrCalviny
    @DrCalviny 9 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    I thank emma stone for reminding me of this great band.

    • @ma2ls
      @ma2ls 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DrCalviny I'm too

    • @amahoudeaux2663
      @amahoudeaux2663 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DrCalviny same xD

    • @nowhereman5424
      @nowhereman5424 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      DrCalviny If you thought they were so great you wouldn't have needed reminding.

    • @DrCalviny
      @DrCalviny 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nowhere Man
      Because this song is like what? 20 years old? Sorry but not everyone thinks like you do.

    • @johnnyjizz15
      @johnnyjizz15 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nowhere Man actually...I was like 8 years old...& the song was catchy...but now that I'm old enough to understand how intelligent the lyrics are...THE HOOK BRINGS ME BACK
      Point being...whatever you said about "needing to be reminded" is stupid & you're prolly even older than I feel right now

  • @icemanj12
    @icemanj12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Saw Blues Traveler along with Hootie and the Blowfish early 2000s at Pine Knob. Awesome show!

  • @donnalouise3888
    @donnalouise3888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John Popper & Blues Traveler are truly remarkable...Stand is my all time favourite, but it was so hard to narrow the margin to be able to say that...Awesome Music!

  • @roadburdened
    @roadburdened 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whenever I'm tempted to feel nostalgic about the 90s, I remember songs like this.

  • @KennethTaylor-s4r
    @KennethTaylor-s4r 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks like the Hook brang me back again in 2024!
    I heard this on the radio in a restaurant and had to hear it again 😂

  • @jdt2003
    @jdt2003 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "And the HEART brings you back" thought me for the last 20 years

    • @scottbrown6505
      @scottbrown6505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thpught the same thing for a long time. Great song and genius lyrics..

    • @azn8iv
      @azn8iv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad I'm not the only one!

    • @curtmichael4037
      @curtmichael4037 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      for so long... ugh lol

    • @GMinus
      @GMinus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Hulk brings you back lol

  • @EvanRackle
    @EvanRackle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    wow you guys are all geniuses for understanding the meaning of this song that's literally stated in the lyrics. good job.

  • @akaginny7516
    @akaginny7516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can't believe that someone would thumbs down this song! It's so good. One of my first cd's I bought in middle school

    • @hammondj82
      @hammondj82 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because the lyrics are wrong. Lol

    • @akaginny7516
      @akaginny7516 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hammondj82 I didn't even remember making this comment. I never paid attention to the lyrics on the screen I guess, or didn't notice they were wrong

    • @gingermaniac5484
      @gingermaniac5484 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i guess the hook just wasnt good enough for them

    • @akaginny7516
      @akaginny7516 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gingermaniac5484 love it 😂

  • @angelasantiago1083
    @angelasantiago1083 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My nanny ( Irish grandmother) used to play around a lot when I was young and that's how I came to love their music.

  • @christifreeman8847
    @christifreeman8847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this song! My daughter always played it when she was in high school! 2000💗

  • @kittydaddy2023
    @kittydaddy2023 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's not talking nonsense. He's saying nonsense gets on the radio, but he wants to burn the cities to the ground. Pretty reasonable, honestly.

  • @JuanGarnicaVera
    @JuanGarnicaVera 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is one my favorites songs since ever. When I saw Emma Stone saying "My next song is Hook" I knew she was going to be amazing.

  • @okmwsx99
    @okmwsx99 9 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    The Hook brought me back

    • @chimmm1
      @chimmm1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @nascar_fan_8895
      @nascar_fan_8895 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @WV_Mudpuppy
      @WV_Mudpuppy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The harmonica brought me as it does in ever song 🤣

  • @katheavila2970
    @katheavila2970 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to live in Texas now I move to Kentucky this song is everywhere 😍👏🏻

  • @kimberlyhendricks6388
    @kimberlyhendricks6388 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still listening in 2018. The hook brings me back!

  • @rickallen3795
    @rickallen3795 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I listen to this song every day. Brings my spirit up

  • @mattjames5694
    @mattjames5694 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love a band that lyrically dicks with us, and we love it! Hey, I fell victim along with the rest of you, and I still think that they're too cool. Much thanks for posting the lyrics so we can wallow! Peace!

  • @nowhereman5424
    @nowhereman5424 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm here because this is a great song.

  • @angelyze777
    @angelyze777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    May 6, 2024… 64 years young and listening to this beauty ❤
    I Always wanna Dance when I hear this 🎶 dance 💃

  • @batdez85
    @batdez85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see them in NY with my twin brother in June! I miss the 90s so much.

  • @edyoung2621
    @edyoung2621 8 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Genius message by a genius band

    • @katerpillar47
      @katerpillar47 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ed young ❤️

    • @danielcain2516
      @danielcain2516 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ed young Can't tell if you're joking.

    • @schradeya
      @schradeya 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I think it's clever AND it's pretty. :)

    • @tphvictims5101
      @tphvictims5101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ed young , got to love the blues travelers

    • @uaelite
      @uaelite 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      10 months later, but, why would he be joking?

  • @prestonr7734
    @prestonr7734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This song almost always makes my eyes tear up

    • @andrewhorizon8066
      @andrewhorizon8066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This always song almost makes my tears eye up...

    • @johnharvey5381
      @johnharvey5381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the Pachabel Cannon in D with lyrics. I love singing along with the middle part.

  • @marymcdonough6068
    @marymcdonough6068 9 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This song is 4 levels deep...1. Peter Pan guys... no matter how much he loved her (Wendy)... Capt. Hook brought him back and he didnt want to grow up but stayed with the lost boys...2. The formula of the hit song... 3. The fact that the hook brings you back in all marketing and cases 3. that the song was telling you about the industry...4. Emma Stone (who the hell is that? LOL) geeze

    • @zulumagoo1
      @zulumagoo1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mary McDonough I am proud to say that i dont think i could pick emma stone out of a crowd of 2 people. but i still love blues traveler. Excellent observations on your description of the levels though.

  • @rateyes8882
    @rateyes8882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the only song I've ever heard of this guy, I heard this song when I was younger and just am now coming back to it it sounds as great as a remember.

  • @MyahPop
    @MyahPop 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dad loved blues traveler and to this day I’ve seen them live more than any other band. When I was about 3 my dad carried me on his shoulders (protective headphones in tow) to the front of the crowd at Red Rocks Amphitheater and the crowd kindly let us through. John Popper sang right to little 3 year old me.

  • @benbilbrey749
    @benbilbrey749 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This man has an amazing voice. 👏😁

  • @luisfranco1695
    @luisfranco1695 9 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    The irony is lost on some, the song is brilliant.

    • @mysticv9690
      @mysticv9690 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Luis Franco 🎶🤾🎶

    • @walcott423
      @walcott423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Most genius lyrics ever written.

    • @exerciseaccount3271
      @exerciseaccount3271 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This song is about addiction, though superficially formulaic songs and refrains.

    • @jonahmosher3314
      @jonahmosher3314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      No. It’s about the music formula. That no matter what the song is about, the hook grabs you. It literally was a song trolling the music industry

    • @glennmcmaster2541
      @glennmcmaster2541 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen

  • @anyib.3150
    @anyib.3150 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Watching Roseanne years ago made me like Blues Traveler.

  • @googleuser6117
    @googleuser6117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the BEST vocalists of my generation for sure. The control of his voice is unparalleled!!!

  • @brianvalero6272
    @brianvalero6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When my family finds me in paradise? They will me at my best! drinking smoking gambling to music like this! God bless the blues traveler and their family!

  • @naufalhafizh4262
    @naufalhafizh4262 10 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    emma stone brought me...."peter"?? thats make the song connected to TASM about the love story (i mean remind me with TASM)

    • @warrensinclair3214
      @warrensinclair3214 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you're right, they released this in 1995 in anticipation for the remake of a film that would be made for another 7 years.

    • @bethbham1
      @bethbham1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He's talking about Peter Pan, isn't he?
      Because he said the hook brought them back. Is he referring to Capt. Hook?

    • @naufalhafizh4262
      @naufalhafizh4262 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beth Brittingham but web shooter is same LOL

    • @warrensinclair3214
      @warrensinclair3214 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the hook does refer to Captain Hook and then reason the hook brought him back was that fighting Hook gave Peter purpose.

    • @cocoknut5004
      @cocoknut5004 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Warren Hill um no .. the song is about the bullshit music industry that doesn't support true artistry but commercialized pop bs where you don't have to say anything of meaning so long as its catchy.

  • @nikkirenee1768
    @nikkirenee1768 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I gotta say when I was little I always thought it was "the heart brings you back." Lol. It made me think differently of the song when I found it was hook instead, haha. Still love it though. I kind of wish it did say heart though! 90's greatness, blues traveler definitely has a one of a kind sound.

  • @daffodilZephyr
    @daffodilZephyr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1875

    emma stone brought me here... but the hook brings me back ;)

    • @carlosdias1036
      @carlosdias1036 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LMAO xD Ikr?

    • @mcsaname
      @mcsaname 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ajajaja me too she is fucking awesome but the all i do is win is better

    • @VikneshwarSatya
      @VikneshwarSatya 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      One of the songs that I almost forgot. But Emma brought me back here from the Lip Sync

    • @kyleinaction
      @kyleinaction 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      you win.

    • @mojojojo4412
      @mojojojo4412 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed =]

  • @frmrchristian8488
    @frmrchristian8488 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't believe that for 30 freaking years, I thought he was saying, "...the HEART brings you back."

    • @bilybob3400
      @bilybob3400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too

  • @ridd117
    @ridd117 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible music. Absolutely timeless.

  • @tat2dpixie
    @tat2dpixie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Easily one of the best songs from the 90s.

  • @elisagayleernst7190
    @elisagayleernst7190 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This song came out when I was a teenager. It opened my eyes to the real world.

  • @DiamondRuby98
    @DiamondRuby98 10 ปีที่แล้ว +775

    I came here after watching the lip sync battle between Emma Stone and Jimmy Fallon. I liked how it sounded =)

  • @brandigriffin9489
    @brandigriffin9489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seen him watching Roseanne show. I forgot how much I loved his music. Glad I can listen to it on here 😊

  • @Trav09
    @Trav09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this song and the fact that all its about is a catchy sound and a great hook.