Apart from the chorus, this part has always stuck with me: 'I'm not a coward, I've just never been tested I'd like to think that if I was I would pass Look at the tested and think "There but for the grace go I" Might be a coward, I'm afraid of what I might find out'
This song is a lot. Like in a good way. Nobody is ready the first time how intense it gets when a literal dozen dudes just start singing/playing their heart out!
So many great ska bands out there. Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, Planet Smashers, No Doubt, Goldfinger, Rx Bandits, Save Ferris, Dance Hall Crashers, just the ones I can name off the top of my head.
I love ska adding to your list 1. less than Jake 2. mad caddies 3. The interrupters 4. Rancid 5. Catch 22 6. Save Farris 7. Streetlight manifesto 8. Operation ivy 9. Big d and the kids table 10. Mustered plug
The perfect ska song to cover is Johnny Too Bad by The Slickers. I know other people performed it including the legend Jimmy Cliff but for a first time experience my vote goes to the Slickers.
I love it all, but especially when the "crossbreeding" between Jamaican and British came. Stomp! :) The band Bad Manners is right there with "Lip up fatty". But there are more, and some where to come later. Reel big fish is nice (they play a lot of covers in Ska-mode) and of course Madness and of course The Toasters (especially "Don´t let the bastards get you down"). Happy music, makes me feel fine and that I can give most of the world the finger! :D
It initially started because he was too young to get into the bar and see his friends play. So they told the bar he was their dancer. History was made.
Have seen them live once, incredible show and the crowd were off the rails dancing, skanking and having a blast, prolly some hands thrown too but that comes with the Ska/Punk territory, it's all for fun
Being from the 90's this was my wife and I favorite band. We saw them live in concert more than 40 times over their career. More Mighty Might Bosstones music please!!! Any song song the Bosstones is great to react to. 😊❤
I feel the same way but about 311. Still love the Bosstones though. I missed the eighties when I was growing up in the nineties when I grew up. Whatever is happening now we have strayed so far from our roots.
When this came out, I heard it everywhere and I figured it was some upbeat song where they blather on about knocking on wood. I had never actually listened to the song before just recently.
I was a teenager in the 90's in a burb of Boston. This was on WFNX all the time! Very fun to cruise around and sing along with. A lot of great local Boston bands from that era. Glad you liked it!
That was the 90's... the alternative genre was the greatest genre because it included a bit of everything. The same radio station would follow it with Tool... then play Pearl Jam.... the 90's truly were the last great hoorah in music. Other than a few bands... it's been downhill since.
hell yeah that was the best era. Not because I'm a fellow gen x trying to look down on other generations but the music was very diverse and different but it was all similar.
3rd wave Ska…gotta love it…my mother got me into the first wave with The Israelites…then Two Tone came around on my watch…a great catalog of music that gives hope and inspiration to those of us who realize we are better together than apart fighting each other.
One of the most memorable concerts I’ve seen back in the day. They opened for Primus. They even did a punk rock wedding. That’s were you pull a hot girl out of the crowd, and the singer and the girl both say I love you and then run full tilt into the audience of the stage. Awesome.
This song fills me with gratitude. I am someone who’s had to knock on wood. Many times. But listening to this song always reminds me that there’s someone out there who’s had to knock harder, or more often. And I’m grateful for their strength. Thinking about those others helps keep me grounded; reminds me that no matter how bad I have it, I can find the strength within myself to face it. After all, they did. And they had it worse. To whoever sees this comment, if you’re struggling, if you have to knock on wood…thank you for your strength. Knowing that you’re out there, whether you’re fighting the battle of getting out of bed, or a disease robbing you of health, or anything in between, please know that I’m rooting for you. Please know how grateful I am that you’re still here. Please know how grateful I am for your strength and spirit. You give me hope for myself.
When you said that it was like a " sing-along bar" song you are 100% correct. My trick is to pull their music out on karaoke night, and it's always a banger because I can emulate Dicky's vocals quite well.
1997, Vans Warped Tour, Jacksonville, Fl... the Bosstones played in, what is essentially a metal barn. No AC, Full Summer heat, They all were on stage with full suits, Rocking the entire crowd, while the entire crowd, myself included, were jumping throughout their entire performance. It was one of the best experiences I ever had watching a band.
90s ska was hella fun. If you're really feeling horns, check out Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, they had a sound so powerful, it could turn goat piss into gasoline. (also the band played on Amy Winehouse's debut)
One of the pillars of the early to mid 90's ska/punk 3rd wave. Hardcore guys from Boston playing such catchy music. Their live shows are legendary. Last time I saw them live was at Thompkins Square Park in NYC, and they owned the place. If i may suggest, "Someday I Suppose", another tune from their earlier repertoire. Awsome reaction brother!
Polo, You need to check out MADNESS. It’s the type of ska that inspired the Bosstones and many of the ska-punk bands of the 90-00’s. Much love and God bless!! 🙏😎❤️
Great track, huh? Man, radio in the 90's was something else, so many alternative hits, everything felt different and the amount to of positive vibes was surprising. Nostalgic AF, thanks for reacting brother.
Skaaaaaaa 🎉🎉🎉🎉 yessss! Go back farther, though! Desmond Dekker, the Specials, the Selecter! The history of ska is interesting, too! Best US ska band is Skankin Pickle, Thick Ass Stout!
Love this band, met a few of them, incredibly nice guys. Saw them live a few times, think i lost 2 lbs dancing at my first show with them. Excellent band!
Love these guys! I saw them play in LA and while filming in their hometown of Boston. I also saw a cool show with the reformed Lemonheads that included Bosstones Nathan Albert who originally left the band at their height to get a degree in political theory from Brown University. This band has so many dope little side stories and fun facts.
Love me a horn section.. Reel big fish, specials, english beat and so many more .. even early Chicago Ska and old rock and big band.. I freaking love a horn section thanks mate
As one of my favorite bands of all-time, may I recommend these other tracks from The Mighty Mighty BossToneS: - Someday I Suppose - The Rascal King - Everybody's Better - Simmer Down - Royal Oil
Sad they called it quits.. definately trail blazers of the 90's and their legacy will last an eternity! The best feel good summertime music on the planet!!!
Being from Massachusetts got to see these guys a bunch of times!! Tons of energy and lots of fun, always a great time. I remember hanging from the pipes at the Middle East in Boston during a show lol
Ska, the precursor to Reggae. I usually define it as a combination of Raggae and Punk, yet it came before both, go figure. If you want to head down the SKA rabbit hole, I suggest you check out the #1 ska band - The Specials.
I was in peace corps- girlfriend of drummer- we all hung out! Magical. Big SKA fan…would go to other countries and hear more SKA-Japan was cool with that style….. many years ago……many many years ago 97-99 Niger.
fantastic reaction to the bosstones. they have sooo many great songs. this one was off of their first major label album, so it sounds a lot cleaner than their older stuff. it's a shame they broke up.
Now you gotta listen to Royal Crown Revue "Barflies at the Beach" and Squirrel Nut Zipper "Hell"... All great songs that will have you wanting to sing and dance.
"We need a Ska day"
"You mean a spa day?"
"I absolutely do not"
Realization of others' suffering, being grateful you haven't experienced it yet, compassion, anxiety... Such a great song. 💓
Love this band the sound,style,lyrics soooo dope Louis Armstrong in a ska band genius you can't front on the Bosstones son!
Wise interpretation of the song.
I hope you’re doing well this fine crisp cool morning mam. Or you’re at least hangin’ tough 🤙🏽
I enjoyed this song merrily as a youth and cry nearly every time hearing it as an adult. Great song
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Me too 👌
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Apart from the chorus, this part has always stuck with me:
'I'm not a coward, I've just never been tested
I'd like to think that if I was I would pass
Look at the tested and think "There but for the grace go I"
Might be a coward, I'm afraid of what I might find out'
Exactly! You start to smile when you hear a Bosstones song!!
One guy never plays an instrument, maybe a tambourine occasionly, and dances around. That was his job.
Sometimes you just really want your buddy in the band.
@@TreyBlythe He's actually their producer.
@@TreyBlythe I absolutely feel that.
@@Islam4Europeans Manager actually, started out before they were big,and then kept doing that with the bigger shows
It really fits w the whole ska feel. Reminds me of Amy Winehouse and her two amazing dancers/hype men
This song is a lot. Like in a good way. Nobody is ready the first time how intense it gets when a literal dozen dudes just start singing/playing their heart out!
Ska is such a phenomenal musical genre and these guys do it justice ❤
So many great ska bands out there. Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, Planet Smashers, No Doubt, Goldfinger, Rx Bandits, Save Ferris, Dance Hall Crashers, just the ones I can name off the top of my head.
I want to add Less Than Jake to your awesome list
I love ska adding to your list
1. less than Jake
2. mad caddies
3. The interrupters
4. Rancid
5. Catch 22
6. Save Farris
7. Streetlight manifesto
8. Operation ivy
9. Big d and the kids table
10. Mustered plug
@@ImpactPunk Damn, I haven't listened to Catch-22 since high scool...oh those Keasbey Nights...
That's a great album
@@ImpactPunk thumbs up for mustard plug!
Welcome to SKA
The perfect ska song to cover is Johnny Too Bad by The Slickers. I know other people performed it including the legend Jimmy Cliff but for a first time experience my vote goes to the Slickers.
@@74artgrrl I 1000% agree
i'm in like like with ska but hate hate reggae and dunno why.
I love it all, but especially when the "crossbreeding" between Jamaican and British came. Stomp! :) The band Bad Manners is right there with "Lip up fatty". But there are more, and some where to come later. Reel big fish is nice (they play a lot of covers in Ska-mode) and of course Madness and of course The Toasters (especially "Don´t let the bastards get you down"). Happy music, makes me feel fine and that I can give most of the world the finger! :D
Ska det vara SKA? (ja, det ska vara ska)
The only band I know of with a member who’s sole role is to dance and hype up the crowd, LOVE the Bosstones!
Bez was a dancer/hype man back in the late 80s/early 90s for the Happy Mondays (who were massive in the UK).
Ranking Roger of The Beat started out as toaster/hype man - quite common in ska
It initially started because he was too young to get into the bar and see his friends play. So they told the bar he was their dancer. History was made.
Have seen them live once, incredible show and the crowd were off the rails dancing, skanking and having a blast, prolly some hands thrown too but that comes with the Ska/Punk territory, it's all for fun
@@Xenon0000000000001yep. 10 years before these guys had their 15 minutes
Being from the 90's this was my wife and I favorite band. We saw them live in concert more than 40 times over their career. More Mighty Might Bosstones music please!!! Any song song the Bosstones is great to react to. 😊❤
I feel the same way but about 311. Still love the Bosstones though. I missed the eighties when I was growing up in the nineties when I grew up. Whatever is happening now we have strayed so far from our roots.
Ska is a combination of jazz, r and b, punk, reggae
Unexpected! Bravo for continuing to expand and expose whole generations to practically forgotten music.
When this came out, I heard it everywhere and I figured it was some upbeat song where they blather on about knocking on wood. I had never actually listened to the song before just recently.
As it turned out, the guy who wrote and performed this song was tested. He faced betrayal and lost everything. He did stand strong.
This song makes me happy. I can't be still and do my best Benny impression.
Such a great clean tune. As a dad I appreciate the music I can listen to with my kids!
I was a teenager in the 90's in a burb of Boston. This was on WFNX all the time! Very fun to cruise around and sing along with. A lot of great local Boston bands from that era. Glad you liked it!
FNX!!!!!
Synccpated rhythms are a wonderful thing when used well. Bosstones did it better than most. Love them!
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love ska. anything with happy lyrics and sad music, or happy music with sad lyrics, it tricks me into liking it.
That was the 90's... the alternative genre was the greatest genre because it included a bit of everything. The same radio station would follow it with Tool... then play Pearl Jam.... the 90's truly were the last great hoorah in music. Other than a few bands... it's been downhill since.
100% agreed. Alternative in the 90’s really did include anything and everything, and it was GLORIOUS getting to grow up in that era.
Agreed
hell yeah that was the best era. Not because I'm a fellow gen x trying to look down on other generations but the music was very diverse and different but it was all similar.
The bass playing in this song is outstanding
One of my favorite bands ever, was fortunate to see them live before they retired.
Lucky!!!
I saw them with The Amazing Royal Crowns and Bim Skala Bim. ARC blew me away with their cover of The Misfits 'American Nightmare'.
OMG I LOOOOOVED this song in high school! Excited to see what you think!
Same here it’s crazy how music takes you right back to the bleachers in school. Now I’ve got a son going into high school! 😅
The Boss tones Where Did You Go is my favorite song by them!
This whole album was incredible and still has a place as my summer soundtrack
This is THE best band live!!! They are simply incredible live man and steal any show they’re on.
PS…they are in the movie Clueless as the Prom Entertainment
Man that takes me back, I haven't heard this one in a while. 🎉 Polo you had a small smile the entire song 😊
I was a kid in the 90s. This song takes me to Nickelodeon, friends birthday parties, toy shopping, sunny Southern California.
This song was in the Kevin Smith movie Chasing Amy
3rd wave Ska…gotta love it…my mother got me into the first wave with The Israelites…then Two Tone came around on my watch…a great catalog of music that gives hope and inspiration to those of us who realize we are better together than apart fighting each other.
Big Desmond Dekker fan here, and th. Wave 2 the specials. Oh yeah , skanking
Got into SKA during the second wave.The Specials, The Beat Madness awesome stuff.
this song came out when i was in high school, i remember everyone singing along to this at school dances.
The Bosstones are a great band, I've seen them live a couple of times and their shows are SUPER fun.
This is one of my favorite songs. I love watching you facial expressions.. "How many guys in this band????" New subscriber
One of the most memorable concerts I’ve seen back in the day. They opened for Primus. They even did a punk rock wedding. That’s were you pull a hot girl out of the crowd, and the singer and the girl both say I love you and then run full tilt into the audience of the stage. Awesome.
you could really tell you enjoyed the song! I remember when this was new on the radio what a time.
I still believe the 90s had the best music for a decade. I was a teen and early 20s and all the music I liked is still fire today.
Saw these guys in bozeman, mt when they were poppin..must have been 97 or so. One of the best live shows i ever saw. 🔥🔥🔥
This song is not only fun but has a great message without smacking you in the head about it
I was in Boston in the '90s and this song - and ska in general - was everywhere.
In the 90's when the movie "Swingers" came out, a massive swing dance craze hit all the bars and clubs.
The Bosstones were king.
This song fills me with gratitude. I am someone who’s had to knock on wood. Many times. But listening to this song always reminds me that there’s someone out there who’s had to knock harder, or more often. And I’m grateful for their strength. Thinking about those others helps keep me grounded; reminds me that no matter how bad I have it, I can find the strength within myself to face it. After all, they did. And they had it worse. To whoever sees this comment, if you’re struggling, if you have to knock on wood…thank you for your strength. Knowing that you’re out there, whether you’re fighting the battle of getting out of bed, or a disease robbing you of health, or anything in between, please know that I’m rooting for you. Please know how grateful I am that you’re still here. Please know how grateful I am for your strength and spirit. You give me hope for myself.
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When you said that it was like a " sing-along bar" song you are 100% correct. My trick is to pull their music out on karaoke night, and it's always a banger because I can emulate Dicky's vocals quite well.
That whole album is killer.
Yes! Love that album!!
pull it out every summer, great vibes
No doubt about it!
Love this album!
1997, Vans Warped Tour, Jacksonville, Fl... the Bosstones played in, what is essentially a metal barn. No AC, Full Summer heat, They all were on stage with full suits, Rocking the entire crowd, while the entire crowd, myself included, were jumping throughout their entire performance. It was one of the best experiences I ever had watching a band.
God, I miss those days!!!
Saw them at the Milk Bar in Jax same year, I think! Kicked Ass!
Love me some Mighty Mighty Bosstones! Ahhhhh, the memories that are returning to this brain of mine. ♥
I love this song because it takes me back to 1997 when I was 20, and when I became a born-again Christian. It has been a good 26 years!
Amen!🙏
Ska is Awesome ❤
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Sublime Smash Mouth Reel Big Fish Early No Doubt 😊
Love this band been listening since the 90s
Here is a hug for the Polo 😊, Loved the song😊
That's a really solid song, great lyrics, great energy.
Excellent song. Always reminds me of a close family member who was certainly tested.
How have you not even accidentally heard this song. Mi hermano en cristo.. The Interrupters, Reel Big Fish, the list goes on my friend. Welcome 🎉
I'm so happy when my favorite TH-cam reactors like the bands I like. ❤
This band pretty much models themselves on probably the best and most significant band in this genre is a band called Madness.
This song has always been a JAM!!! The Ska vibe is so much fun!!🎶❤✌
90s ska was hella fun. If you're really feeling horns, check out Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, they had a sound so powerful, it could turn goat piss into gasoline. (also the band played on Amy Winehouse's debut)
One of the pillars of the early to mid 90's ska/punk 3rd wave. Hardcore guys from Boston playing such catchy music. Their live shows are legendary. Last time I saw them live was at Thompkins Square Park in NYC, and they owned the place. If i may suggest, "Someday I Suppose", another tune from their earlier repertoire. Awsome reaction brother!
Polo,
You need to check out MADNESS.
It’s the type of ska that inspired the Bosstones and many of the ska-punk bands of the 90-00’s.
Much love and God bless!!
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Love love love Dicky Barrett always ❤
the 90's had such an eclectic combination of awesome music, what an amazing era.
Great track, huh? Man, radio in the 90's was something else, so many alternative hits, everything felt different and the amount to of positive vibes was surprising. Nostalgic AF, thanks for reacting brother.
Love your different insight into songs that I love. Keep up the great reactions brother!👍
This whole album is worth every second of your time spent listening to it!!
These guy's are bloody awesome live I've seen them here in Aotearoa New Zealand 💪👍✌️👏👏👏
Skaaaaaaa 🎉🎉🎉🎉 yessss! Go back farther, though! Desmond Dekker, the Specials, the Selecter!
The history of ska is interesting, too!
Best US ska band is Skankin Pickle, Thick Ass Stout!
Love this band, met a few of them, incredibly nice guys. Saw them live a few times, think i lost 2 lbs dancing at my first show with them. Excellent band!
Love these guys! I saw them play in LA and while filming in their hometown of Boston. I also saw a cool show with the reformed Lemonheads that included Bosstones Nathan Albert who originally left the band at their height to get a degree in political theory from Brown University. This band has so many dope little side stories and fun facts.
Crazy good song always loved the energy here love you
Sing along bar song. I love that analogy. It most definitely is👍👍😍😍
Amazing band and song! Live these guys
I haven’t listened to this song in YEARS & this shows up on my feed.
One dude in the bands job is to run around dancing. 😂Fun band to see live.
Man. Just a great song. Loved it for decades. It comes along on road trips every time.
'Devils night out' by the MMBT was one of the first ska-metal mash-ups. Blew my mind waaay back when.
SkaCore is the subgenre , Ska mixed with elements of Hardcore Punk
I love this band! This song takes me back. Thank you!
I forgot how much i loved these guys
I haven't heard this song in such a long time, and it's so great! I forgot how much I love a bit of ska!
New 2 the channel I love that you reacted 2 Bosstones! I only got 2 see them live once and it was a show!!!
Love me a horn section.. Reel big fish, specials, english beat and so many more .. even early Chicago Ska and old rock and big band.. I freaking love a horn section thanks mate
Love the “dancing man”.
GREAT SONG.......... TY 4 THEE RE-ACTION PEACE
As one of my favorite bands of all-time, may I recommend these other tracks from The Mighty Mighty BossToneS:
- Someday I Suppose
- The Rascal King
- Everybody's Better
- Simmer Down
- Royal Oil
I miss3rd wave Ska. We were bumping this in 97. Sr year in hs.
Nice guess..awesome band!!,
Sad they called it quits.. definately trail blazers of the 90's and their legacy will last an eternity! The best feel good summertime music on the planet!!!
Being from Massachusetts got to see these guys a bunch of times!! Tons of energy and lots of fun, always a great time. I remember hanging from the pipes at the Middle East in Boston during a show lol
One of my all time favorite bands!! 🤘🤘 So sad they broke up 😢
***big hug for the big man***
Ska, the precursor to Reggae. I usually define it as a combination of Raggae and Punk, yet it came before both, go figure. If you want to head down the SKA rabbit hole, I suggest you check out the #1 ska band - The Specials.
Sending hugs caring hugs,this is a no knock on wood gift😅❤
Love them!!!! 💗💗💗💗
I was in peace corps- girlfriend of drummer- we all hung out! Magical. Big SKA fan…would go to other countries and hear more SKA-Japan was cool with that style….. many years ago……many many years ago 97-99 Niger.
Welcome to ska music! These guys and Reel Big Fish are so great.
Amazing 90’s song and song in general!!
I saw this band I think like three times in the 90s at least! Always a fun time and I kinda miss those ska days. ❤
fantastic reaction to the bosstones. they have sooo many great songs. this one was off of their first major label album, so it sounds a lot cleaner than their older stuff. it's a shame they broke up.
Now you gotta listen to Royal Crown Revue "Barflies at the Beach" and Squirrel Nut Zipper "Hell"... All great songs that will have you wanting to sing and dance.
Love me some Bosstones! Tons of great songs and a LOT of fun.