If I had to pick a song that encompassed my feelings and soul searching during my college years, it’s this one. This song still kills it decades later. RIP Josh.
Just bought a brand new Cadillac at 58, my dream car... This song gets played the most for sure cruising down the road!! Loved it then, love it even more now!! 😁
As a child of the 80s 90s it sucked. Like watching someone else's playlist and waiting for something you like to come on Now I can pick almost any song and when I want to hear it
This song was playing on the radio Saturday morning June 1, 1991; as I was leaving my high school's project graduation lock-in. I just sat in my car and let the song play as about 300 other senior/graduates tore out of the school's parking lot for the last time. So long ago, yet feels like yesterday. Man I wish I could relive that weekend!
You have good taste in music my friend 👍 I am soon to turn 60 and I remember when this song hit the airwaves !! Loved it then and still Loving it now!!! On a sad note though , the lead singer Josh passed away from cancer at age 32 in 2001 or 02 . I only found this out about 5 months ago when I was reading a comment from one of his band mates, made me sad 😢 He told Josh that they all really miss him and he still thinks of him often ❤
I've been searching for this song for 32 years. Finally, a Boston college radio station (88.9/WERS) played it TODAY, and I did not notice until the chorus, which was the only thing I remembered kicked in. I almost freaked out. Thank you.
Singer Josh Clayton-Felt died on January 19, 2000 at 32 of testicular cancer. Guitarist Michael Ward went on to play with John Hiatt and eventually became a member of The Wallflowers. After The Wallflowers split, Ward spent many years as a member of Ben Harper's band, The Innocent Criminals. He is also a sought-after session guitarist in LA, and the author of the children's books 'Mike and the Bike' and 'Mike and the Bike Meet Lucille The Wheel.' Chad Fischer went on to form the band Lazlo Bane, most known for original opening credits of the TV show Scrubs. He also performed music in the Garden State movie soundtrack. Christopher MacDonald, who played bass with the band on tour, but did not play on any School of Fish recordings, records synthesizer space music under the name Telomere. via Le Wikipedia
lux lotus. You seem like you're a person who seeks quality in music. I want to give you an album to checkout & tell me how you like it after you listen to it. The name of the album is (Ocean Beach) by the group (Red House Painters) Enjoy & don't forget to tell me your opinion.
How's that down the South Padre Island we were a freshman in college and now we're cranking and Center ass off as a bed I forgot it and just won the songs that maybe go get a blue ribbon for real Michael Tom T-Rex
Watching this video and remembering all the songs I used to listen to back then makes me realize how little I appreciated the 90's when I was actually living them. In retrospect, these were some of the best songs of my life, the best years of my life.
I saw these guys open for Jesus Jones at the Hollywood Palace in 1991. I sat with Josh in the parking lot, talking before the show. I remember him being a very humble, polite person. It's a shame we don't have him around today.
Man, I played this on a whim on a youtube rabbit hole... I've never had such a deeply subconscious wave of nostalgia come rushing over me before. I have no specific memory of it and I honestly forgot it existed, but like 10 seconds in and I feel like I'm 6 years old again. Holy shit what a trip. I love the internet.
It's beautifully composed, sung and each one of the musicians were ahead of their time. Had it not been for cancer... I believe they would"ve taught the younger generation a great deal. R.I.P.
I was in my early 30s and trying to make it as a tv writer in LA when this song came out. I used to listen to it over and over and over as I wrote. Such a time machine for me. Thank you, TH-cam!
@@SpringNotes I got a story credit for Star Trek Next generation, for Silicon Avatar. It was a time of transition and I’m thankful for the success I had.
I’m 43 And I was pressure washing a driveway when this song came after counting crows I’ve never heard this song before I was floored immediately I love it! I can’t believe I missed this song all my life, I own a studio in Nashville I’m literally gonna try to make a cover of this song
It's amazing how these kids came up with an amazing combination of major and minor pentatonics. The groovey riffs and of course the tapping. Masterpiece.
@SpringNotes rarely do we hear such a simple chord progression played with such conviction, first of all. They're so committed to it! And for the melody and the lyrics it works so well! The lyrics remind me of how I felt in my 20's pretty regularly--a little lost and quite often in something of a fugue state of mind. So I love the visual created in this lyric: lay down for a while And I woke up on the ocean Floating on my back And staring at the gray It was completely still Except the pounding of my heart Bringing me back to life From three strange days -Just a great way to express that sort of dreamy feeling that artistic, deep-thinkers get swimming through an ocean of thought. So lyrically, he brilliantly nails it over music that's just the perfect fit for what is conveyed, and that makes it elegant to me. Maybe I'm stupid. 🤷♂️
FWIW, when the lockdown started (2020), I was at the Belle Meade Kroger in Nashville. Half the store was emptied out like it was Venezuela, but then I noticed: WHY THE DEUCE y'all gotta put your Very Special Pesach Section directly across from the bacon aisle. Wut the exact.
A very smart slice of rock. It's got it all- a sharp driving riff throughout, psychedelic effects and lyrics, a clever bridge, a key change and some fiery guitar work at the end.
Joshua was a kind young man. He was a gentleman and fine musician. It broke my heart watching his illness slow him down, yet he had a kind word for you and showed respect to everyone. When he stopped coming around to my guitar shop even my wife noticed his absence .He was a fixture in the store and would constantly run into someone he knew. I don't think I could forget his big smile. Now that i have adult children, i think about his parents and feel for them. What a wonderful child. God bless you Joshua
Saw School of Fish play an outdoor show at the University at Buffalo, May 1, 1993. They played this song as the sun had just set behind the stage, sky all glowing orange. Magical.
I remember windsurfing in the 90's when it blew over 25 knots for three days when I had off from work. This song came on the radio when I was finally driving back to work. Cranked the radio up to 11. Forever etched in my memories.
I'll never forget when I first heard this song. I was on my way to work listening to KROQ in L.A. sitting in traffic on the 405 freeway in the heart of San Fernando valley. I fell in love with it instantly! Heard the singer died soon thereafter of cancer I think. What a bummer. This song is one of the best I've ever heard! Agree - will never get tired of it and agree about guitar riff.
sugar magnolia I first heard this on KROQ as well in my junior year at Burroughs in Burbank (the year it came out). Nobody I knew liked this song. I'll still never understand why.
I too heard this song on KROQ in LA, sitting in traffic, on my way to work in the San Fernando Valley. If I am right, it was the first time they played it, and I liked it so much when I got off work I went to Tower Records on Sunset and bought the cassette single-there wasn't an album yet.
This is one of only a few cd's I could actually listen all the way through because I truly enjoyed each and every song. The whole album is worth a listen. Excellent music!
I had the cassette single of this in 1991 (on the B side was "Let's Pretend We're Married," a Prince cover), and bought the full CD in 1992. It's outstanding... favorites include this one, Speechless, Rose Colored Glasses, Wrong, but I liked them all. Human Cannonball wasn't as good, IMO, but had some good ones, like Fountain.
I’m 23, I heard this song in a grocery store. I’ve had the album on repeat on Spotify for a week. I love 90’s albums, there is something different about how they sound and recorded. They sound so good compared to album today. I think a lot of things are over produced, albums before 2000 just seem simple. The music is more raw, creative and melodic. I’m constantly digging for 90’s bands and music. 🤷🏼♀️
Howard Stern was talking about this song on his show today. I guess he just discovered it. I always loved this song, such great vocals and great guitar. It's sad the singer passed away so young but he obviously lived an awesome life, however short.
Some of the best nights of my life were played out with this song as the soundtrack...57 years old and can still feel the mood change when this song comes on....
I am a 256 year old water amphibian who has traveled through time and space to find a device where i can express my love for this song... Now I must go!
I'd forgotten the name of this band. For about 5 years I would occasionally think of this song, but could never remember who did it, then about a week ago I was at work and just yelled out loud SCHOOL OF FISH! much to the alarm and confusion of my co-workers.
Some of the best songs ever where to the ones that they played for about a minute on the radio, then they faded into obscurity, only to hear it at the tail end, when you turn on the radio, or it is a talk shows bumper music. Glad to see we are all here.
Used to blast this one late at night back in the 90s. Never saw the video. These guys look so young and sweet. So terribly sad to hear that adorable singer passed on so young. Hope hes in heaven singing to my beautiful niece, Julia.
For three strange days I had no obligations My mind was a blur I did not know what to do I think I lost myself When I lost my motivation Now I'm walking 'round the city Just waiting to come to For three strange... For three strange days I couldn't put a smile on my face So they dressed me up in all of their clothes And took me somewhere else Johnny Clueless was there With his simulated wood grain So I pulled up a chair And started drinking by myself For three strange... I've got to make it through No matter what it takes Oh I've got to make it through These strange days I lay down for a while And I woke up on the ocean Floating on my back And staring at the gray It was completely still Except the pounding of my heart Bringing me back to life From three strange days Three strange... Three strange days Three strange days
I remember seeing them at Endfest back in '93. That was an odd show. They were playing when I arrived, but there was also Catherine Wheel, Hammerbox, My Life With the Thrill Kill Cult, Helmet, Social Distortion, Belly, They Might Be Giants...and a huge fire people set in the middle of the crowd because it was getting late and cold. There were probably more bands, I just don't remember after all of these years.
+eqsheiky oh, I forgot all about Hammerbox! someone handed me their demo cassette (yes, I said cassette) at a concert. Wonder whatever happened to them...
Maschinestorm I actually liked both MLWTKK and this band. it wouldn't have been odd to me but I get where you're going. Also, wasn't Catherine Wheel more of an edgier shoegaze band?
Met MP (the drummer) back when this album came out, and we were pen pals for awhile (back when that was still a thing ;) )~ he was such a sweetheart... sad loss of Josh at such a young age...
Oh man...what a classic gem this song is. It was a mildly popular on radio and I always cranked it. Please look up the biographical short film the singer made when he embarked on a solo career, he was so sweet and full of positivity about his burgeoning future as a musician. All the more devastating that he died so young from cancer. He would not have ended up a jaded suicidal rockstar. Love.
Everyone who likes this song has a different view of their time with it. Mine is boogie boarding in Hawaii in the military. Also snowboarding in Minnesota. One of my faves.
YES!. love this song hearing it 1st time back in 1992 in my new car & didn't know the name, never heard it again till i came across it today 30 years later. time warp, missing the 90s so much. The last decade of respect, good music, & love.
I don't know why but your comment bring me to a place I've never been and lifes I've never lived. We are so many people in the planet an at the end we miss so many wonderful people and places that we won't ever see... greetings from Madrid. Carpe diem bro
It was 1991, I was definitely in that “Coming of Age” age range. This one definitely one of the 1st rock songs I liked, along with Living Colour - “Cult of Personality”. I wasn’t old enough to go clubbing or drinking yet, but these were good musical times!
In 1991 I was 19, in college, and playing this on the tape deck all the time. This song takes me back to that time like nothing else does. I didn't know Josh had died so tragically young until just recently, when I looked up School of Fish on Wikipedia.
I love this song. My Dad told me he was filming a video for some smart young kids. My Dad was a great character actor. Martin Clark. I had heard this song a lot & really loved it. So when I saw the video. I thought how F-ing Awesome is that. My Pop finally did something I can brag about. He's the Elder man dancing. He told me he had difficulty not laughing when the dog's were licking his face. I miss my Pop. He was a Awesome Dad. He went 4/21/14 His ticker's time was up. I really do Love everything about this video. I am recording a cover of it. Under The Spy Darz from Marz-3SD Ps: It also Tears me up hearing about Josh Clayton Felt. What a Legendary Guy & Song/Video to leave us with in memorys. Thanks Josh & The Band it's been years since I've visited this video. Thank you all for the Awesome responses to my response. 😁❤️
@James Tippens Awww. That is totally awesome that your Father was in this video! I would be really proud of that as well. I really love "School Of Fish". I went to see them once and hit it off really well with Josh Clayton-Felt. I swear to God it seemed like we were falling in love, (this was after the show). We were talking for hours. But then my best friend Bob, who I grew up with, who was also gay, got cranky and irritable. Which normally happens when he drinks. We had just turned 21. Bob started bitching and saying, "I want to go home! Let's go! I don't want to be here anymore!" . Unfortunately, I was driving. Incidentally, I never ever drank. To this day I've never had one drink. I was so sad that I had to leave Josh. And as I was leaving, I kept looking back at him and he just kept watching me walk away. Ahh, what might have been! I saw him once more when he left the band and went solo several years later and opened up for Del Amitri, who I also love. I saw Josh walk by and he did a double take when he saw me. I don't know what came over me, but I just sort of walked away really fast, not looking back. It broke my heart. But I'm sure things were different by that point. I'm sure he didn't have an interest in me anymore and probably had a girlfriend. Anyway, I lost my beloved Father only three months before you lost yours. I'm very sorry that your Dad passed away. It seems like you were lucky to be his son. My Father had heart disease for a good part of his life. And 16 days before he died they found out he was in stage 4 of heart failure. So, it sounds like we lost our Fathers to similar conditions. I miss my Superman everyday and I still cry all the time because he's not here with me anymore. Even though it's been three years. I'm going to look up your Father's name and see what other acting roles he had. And I'm also going to watch this video again so I can get a good look at him! Thank you for telling us about your Dad! That's really super cool! I firmly believe we will be reunited with them again someday. 😀👼💞👍🌼✌🍀
Hi James. I work with Josh’s (the singer) family to help promote his music. Josh died 19 years ago. If there is anything your dad shared with you about the making if the video, I’d love to share it with his family. Thx for sharing your story.
I’m 62 years old and I love these guys. I’ an old rock lover. I came up with Aerosmith and others of that generation. School of Fish was not my generation but I still like their music. Especially Three Strange Days. Good guitar playing. Singing is good. To bad the singer died to early.
Thank you 90.7 The Summit for playing this today ❤ the memories and nostalgia this song unlocked. I'd forgotten about this in my old age. Oh how I miss being a teen in the 90's. No social media and Good music.
i am 55 years old and listen to it and today like like it ......... you no when it came out so happy to see them in Detroit 20+ years ago Fockin Killer
.....rest LONG and WELL, Michael - you gave the world one of its MOST unforgettable guitar hooks, EVER.
what happened to him?? did he pass away
@@dougevans826: yes - week before last, unfortunately.....
@@drummist1000 : Yep - Michael Ward passed away in early May.....
RIP Michael Ward. You made an awesome riff for this song.
Awww I didn’t know he passed away.💔💔💔
If I had to pick a song that encompassed my feelings and soul searching during my college years, it’s this one. This song still kills it decades later. RIP Josh.
True that
One of my faves back in my college days.
Saw them live on campus, it was lit!
I was going to a junior college and working on lawn crew. Definitely strange but good days!
This is what I play in the morning to make my day begin a lot better more better lol
Still here in 24 at 64yrs old kicking out this song as loud as my speakers can take it
1/4 your age, speakers just as loud
Just bought a brand new Cadillac at 58, my dream car... This song gets played the most for sure cruising down the road!! Loved it then, love it even more now!! 😁
Me too. Heard it on the radio the other day, which was really nice.
Same at 66 yrs old.
Effing hell yeah....woohoo 62 here
I miss when MTV used to play music videos. What a time to be alive.
It got co-opted by gross Rap and pushing the thug life garbage.
@@williamvillar2519 That’s Right As a kid we were doing the countdown to MTV August 1, 1981 video killed the radio star
As a child of the 80s 90s it sucked. Like watching someone else's playlist and waiting for something you like to come on Now I can pick almost any song and when I want to hear it
@@JamesCraigWhoop lol that’s how you find new artists to like being exposed to new things.
@JamesCraigWhoop you sound like a moron
Rest well Michael Ward. Your incredible guitar playing lives on forever.
RIP Michael Ward. Huge talent. ❤
Is this a joke?
@@drummist1000 No. Sadly the lead singer Michael passed away many years ago due to cancer.
I think you’re talking about Josh. Michael (the guitarist) died this year.
@@drummist1000damn the guitarist died? I had chatted with him about them doing a tour with a replacement singer back in 2020.
I am 120 and I used to listen to this when I was 90. Man how the world has changed!
hahah, great line man, I actually LOL'd
i'm 5000 years old. period.
TRUTHAT--3STRANGEDECADES
Drácula is here😂😂😂😂😂❤
Lol
this song is so timeless and just plain AMAZING!!!! Still is in 2024
Some songs never get old...
R I P. Michael Ward 😢😮💨
@@paultaylor256 😥 sad news..
So timeless in 2024
Love the song, but the video could have been better. It took me 3 strange days to think of this comment.
This was such an awrsome time to be alive. No social media. Good times.
I never lived that life. I’m 23. But some how I miss it too.
I miss the days where social media wasn't as big as it is now
Was voted # 1 song on WWCD in Columbus.
Social media is fantastic, it's just become too powerful to the point where we have a million little tyrants.
The 90's was unbelievably great.
This song was playing on the radio Saturday morning June 1, 1991; as I was leaving my high school's project graduation lock-in. I just sat in my car and let the song play as about 300 other senior/graduates tore out of the school's parking lot for the last time.
So long ago, yet feels like yesterday. Man I wish I could relive that weekend!
I have a similar memory, this song really defines and locks in those feelings and mental snapshots.
Thanks for sharing the memory. I can still remember my lock-in back in 2002. Feels like yesterday!
I had a similar experience, except mine was getting a restraining order to never set foot on school grounds again LOL
What a awesome memory
DevilTC wow 89 myself river music
This entire CD takes me back to a time and place in my life that can never be repeated and will be forever cherished! Viva the 90's
bill smith Im with you on that.. I can always remember and feel good about those days..
Every once in uh while three strange days happens to uz
We are okej
Bringing me back to life from three strange days
BRINGING ME BACK FOR THE NEW CRYONICS CLUB WEBSITE
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Played this at our wedding reception on October 12, 1991... absolutely loved it.
Odds are you're probably divorce by now.
@@Havaseet2 yep.
Cool. I wish you two dudes the best of luck.
You have good taste in music my friend 👍
I am soon to turn 60 and I remember when this song hit the airwaves !! Loved it then and still Loving it now!!!
On a sad note though , the lead singer Josh passed away from cancer at age 32 in 2001 or 02 . I only found this out about 5 months ago when I was reading a comment from one of his band mates, made me sad 😢 He told Josh that they all really miss him and he still thinks of him often ❤
I've been searching for this song for 32 years. Finally, a Boston college radio station (88.9/WERS) played it TODAY, and I did not notice until the chorus, which was the only thing I remembered kicked in. I almost freaked out. Thank you.
I just did the same thing. Never heard it before and just heard it on wers
Isn't it great, when something like that happens ?!? How old were you, when you first heard it ?
You must've loved the song when you first heard it 😊
I will never get tired of this song. It's just perfectly put together.
Singer Josh Clayton-Felt died on January 19, 2000 at 32 of testicular cancer. Guitarist Michael Ward went on to play with John Hiatt and eventually became a member of The Wallflowers. After The Wallflowers split, Ward spent many years as a member of Ben Harper's band, The Innocent Criminals. He is also a sought-after session guitarist in LA, and the author of the children's books 'Mike and the Bike' and 'Mike and the Bike Meet Lucille The Wheel.' Chad Fischer went on to form the band Lazlo Bane, most known for original opening credits of the TV show Scrubs. He also performed music in the Garden State movie soundtrack. Christopher MacDonald, who played bass with the band on tour, but did not play on any School of Fish recordings, records synthesizer space music under the name Telomere.
via Le Wikipedia
Good info, Gee
@@STUKASHOCK is a dick ....
@@hungryape8423 Uh, why? He told him it was good info, and the guy's name is Gee.
Mike Ward also did a stint with Gogol Bordello and is an all around most excellent guy.
Thank you for posting that!
I was rocking out to this song on the Washington DC station, DC 101 when I was a teenager. Man, this song in 2024 floods in the memories of the 90's.
Nothing like listening to Elliot in the morning with intervals of this song
Post Howard S and the Greaseman…grew up in DC (College Park) and remember those days well. Sure to miss them.
Never heard of them but within the first few seconds I fell in love. That early 90s vibe always gets me
lux lotus. You seem like you're a person who seeks quality in music. I want to give you an album to checkout & tell me how you like it after you listen to it. The name of the album is (Ocean Beach) by the group (Red House Painters) Enjoy & don't forget to tell me your opinion.
I can vouch. Red House Painters are tops. Kinda different vibe. But solid...
Late 80s early 90s was the best time for me, late 90s the vibe had changed already didn't like it.
This song is banging. Still epic in 2022. 🎸
FULLY AGREED!!!
@@victhorrez431 It may be even better compared to todays shite.
DUDE Oh so yes!
I mean NN??? Do you even know that they're still a group??? BLACKPINK 🤣🤣🤣
How's that down the South Padre Island we were a freshman in college and now we're cranking and Center ass off as a bed I forgot it and just won the songs that maybe go get a blue ribbon for real Michael Tom T-Rex
Watching this video and remembering all the songs I used to listen to back then makes me realize how little I appreciated the 90's when I was actually living them. In retrospect, these were some of the best songs of my life, the best years of my life.
One of the best songs of the 90's !
❤
That Guitar riff use to play a lot! Even in nba games!
….and 2024!
Dedicate this one to my buddy who just passed...he always turned me on to new music back in the day . RIP Kelly Gray
Rest in Peace K.G.
RESPECT
Beautiful. R.I.P. KG
I saw these guys open for Jesus Jones at the Hollywood Palace in 1991. I sat with Josh in the parking lot, talking before the show. I remember him being a very humble, polite person. It's a shame we don't have him around today.
I was there !!!!! but i think it was Hollywood palladium
♡♡♡♡♡♡
i was there too
I'd give anything to have met him ❤
Thank you for that. Jesus Jones was my first single I ever bought. Very cool of you!!!!!!
Man, I played this on a whim on a youtube rabbit hole...
I've never had such a deeply subconscious wave of nostalgia come rushing over me before. I have no specific memory of it and I honestly forgot it existed, but like 10 seconds in and I feel like I'm 6 years old again. Holy shit what a trip. I love the internet.
Same for me but on Amazon music. I was born in 1984 so I also must have subconscious memories from around that age.
Honestly some really great times, 1989-1995 has some really special music.
One of the most nostalgic sounds in opinion. 90s in a bottle right here folks.
The exact same thing happened to me
Gives me goosebumps. 30 years fly by!
Yes they do
It's beautifully composed, sung and each one of the musicians were ahead of their time. Had it not been for cancer... I believe they would"ve taught the younger generation a great deal. R.I.P.
I was in my early 30s and trying to make it as a tv writer in LA when this song came out. I used to listen to it over and over and over as I wrote. Such a time machine for me. Thank you, TH-cam!
You must be good. For I gotta know - did you make it as a tv writer ?
@@SpringNotes I got a story credit for Star Trek Next generation, for Silicon Avatar. It was a time of transition and I’m thankful for the success I had.
@@wulfmaer8919That's great to hear. I hope you're enjoying and appreciating your current journey in life.
I’m 43 And I was pressure washing a driveway when this song came after counting crows I’ve never heard this song before I was floored immediately I love it! I can’t believe I missed this song all my life, I own a studio in Nashville I’m literally gonna try to make a cover of this song
@@tendernessforthemonster4517I’m so happy you got to experience the magic of School of Fish; I discovered them on accident similarly they are the best
It's amazing how these kids came up with an amazing combination of major and minor pentatonics. The groovey riffs and of course the tapping. Masterpiece.
I envy you. It must be great to understand the technical side of a great song.
Possibly my absolute favorite song of the early 90's...how can you deny the elegant brilliance of such a perfect song?
It IS brilliant!❤
Can you please explain, what makes this song so elegantly brilliant ? In simple layman terms ?
@SpringNotes rarely do we hear such a simple chord progression played with such conviction, first of all. They're so committed to it! And for the melody and the lyrics it works so well!
The lyrics remind me of how I felt in my 20's pretty regularly--a little lost and quite often in something of a fugue state of mind. So I love the visual created in this lyric:
lay down for a while
And I woke up on the ocean
Floating on my back
And staring at the gray
It was completely still
Except the pounding of my heart
Bringing me back to life
From three strange days
-Just a great way to express that sort of dreamy feeling that artistic, deep-thinkers get swimming through an ocean of thought.
So lyrically, he brilliantly nails it over music that's just the perfect fit for what is conveyed, and that makes it elegant to me. Maybe I'm stupid. 🤷♂️
@@DunamisSwordI see. Indeed, I admire the lyrics you mentioned. Thank you for the response.
For some reason, this song plays regularly over the speaker system at our local Kroger. Strange days, indeed.
That's where I first heard it.
For three strange days I was shopping for 10 for $10 deals
someone cool works there
FWIW, when the lockdown started (2020), I was at the Belle Meade Kroger in Nashville. Half the store was emptied out like it was Venezuela, but then I noticed: WHY THE DEUCE y'all gotta put your Very Special Pesach Section directly across from the bacon aisle. Wut the exact.
Its called we're getting old lol
A very smart slice of rock. It's got it all- a sharp driving riff throughout, psychedelic effects and lyrics, a clever bridge, a key change and some fiery guitar work at the end.
Heard it for first time ever just now on radio. GOOD TUNE.
Still Listening & Loving This In Spring 2024
To a young 18 year old...this song was pretty revolutionary. Love it.
Awesome avatar, RIP Pete
This is what TH-cam is for. I used to love this song and totally forgot about it until now.
I just recently discovered this song in 2018. This song needs a comeback. It is so perfect for these strange days.
One of the grittiest guitar sounds and rock songs ever! I always get pumped up when I hear this song! Great band!
Joshua was a kind young man. He was a gentleman and fine musician. It broke my heart watching his illness slow him down, yet he had a kind word for you and showed respect to everyone. When he stopped coming around to my guitar shop even my wife noticed his absence .He was a fixture in the store and would constantly run into someone he knew. I don't think I could forget his big smile. Now that i have adult children, i think about his parents and feel for them. What a wonderful child. God bless you Joshua
I haven't heard this song in decades. Definitely a Roxette vibe to it.
Saw School of Fish play an outdoor show at the University at Buffalo, May 1, 1993. They played this song as the sun had just set behind the stage, sky all glowing orange. Magical.
I remember windsurfing in the 90's when it blew over 25 knots for three days when I had off from work. This song came on the radio when I was finally driving back to work. Cranked the radio up to 11. Forever etched in my memories.
This came out late summer of 1991 when I was 13. My best friend at the time and I loved it. Still a banger.
My friend and I used to jam to this while going to Naugles to get the bitchiness burritos ever.
The guitar rift at the start is one of the all time best!
It's the best. Such a simple progression, but insanely emotional. My favorite part. I'm glad someone else gets it. Cheers!
yes, i totally agree, i love the guitar player do you know where he is now?
I don't but Google has all the answers for that probably. :)))
Also, the version with the intro, a different version, is even better.
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Rest Easy, Josh and Micheal. Your band's music will always live on. 🙏
Saw them in Salt Lake in 93 at Club DV8 when they opened for Paul Westerberg. They were great live.
One of the best songs ever. Period. It's simple, doesn't piss anyone off, and isn't confusing. Plus you can dance to it. ;-)
And sing with it =D
I'll never forget when I first heard this song. I was on my way to work listening to KROQ in L.A. sitting in traffic on the 405 freeway in the heart of San Fernando valley. I fell in love with it instantly! Heard the singer died soon thereafter of cancer I think. What a bummer. This song is one of the best I've ever heard! Agree - will never get tired of it and agree about guitar riff.
sugar magnolia At least u had a good tune to listen to while sitting in traffic!!
sugar magnolia I first heard this on KROQ as well in my junior year at Burroughs in Burbank (the year it came out). Nobody I knew liked this song. I'll still never understand why.
Right On KROQ! The Inland Empire I.E. in the House!
I too heard this song on KROQ in LA, sitting in traffic, on my way to work in the San Fernando Valley. If I am right, it was the first time they played it, and I liked it so much when I got off work I went to Tower Records on Sunset and bought the cassette single-there wasn't an album yet.
This is one of only a few cd's I could actually listen all the way through because I truly enjoyed each and every song. The whole album is worth a listen. Excellent music!
The Grays - RoShamBo is another of those types of albums - no bad song on it. Too bad they broke up so quickly ...
Scott Mandel human cannonball was also amazing
Agreee, their first album was solid from end to end. Their second album was a big disappointment though.
I had the cassette single of this in 1991 (on the B side was "Let's Pretend We're Married," a Prince cover), and bought the full CD in 1992. It's outstanding... favorites include this one, Speechless, Rose Colored Glasses, Wrong, but I liked them all. Human Cannonball wasn't as good, IMO, but had some good ones, like Fountain.
I’m 23, I heard this song in a grocery store. I’ve had the album on repeat on Spotify for a week. I love 90’s albums, there is something different about how they sound and recorded. They sound so good compared to album today. I think a lot of things are over produced, albums before 2000 just seem simple. The music is more raw, creative and melodic. I’m constantly digging for 90’s bands and music. 🤷🏼♀️
Howard Stern was talking about this song on his show today. I guess he just discovered it. I always loved this song, such great vocals and great guitar. It's sad the singer passed away so young but he obviously lived an awesome life, however short.
WOW. Did not know that!
The guitarist, Michael Ward, later joined The Wallflowers.
is it just me or does the bassist resemble Jennifer Connelly?
No, I see it too
are you sure the bassist isn't a dude?
Some of the best nights of my life were played out with this song as the soundtrack...57 years old and can still feel the mood change when this song comes on....
Summer of 1991. Hard to believe it’s been 30 years. I was 20 yo on my way to summer school which I hated. Listening to this on my way was the best!
Dude I was 20 yo too!!
Bitchin song man!!
@@amadorramirez1193 those were the best days and so glad we got to enjoy them.
INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED BAND. I Miss this music.
Almost forgot about this one. Lots of good music back then.
Man listening to this song I can definitely relate… What a great song!!!
Criminally underrated. GREAT band.
You can feel The Cult and Jane bouncing around in the sound.
YESSSSSS , its all just 12 things . a variation of a theme.
I think it sounds like enuff z nuff
Such an underrated band! And so sad that Josh died so young. Him, Jeff Buckley, Kevin Gilbert; the really talented one's somehow go to soon...
I just read about what happened to Josh. So sad and horrible.
I seen Josh as the opening act for Tori Amos.He was really talented.RIP.
Yea, so tragic, I felt so bad reading about what happened to him....got dealt some really bad cards.
Always love this song :)
I am a 256 year old water amphibian who has traveled through time and space to find a device where i can express my love for this song... Now I must go!
This takes me right back to the Blue Note in Columbia, MO where I saw them live. Such a great show!
They are just kids enjoying themselves, how wonderful..awesome song....
I'd forgotten the name of this band. For about 5 years I would occasionally think of this song, but could never remember who did it, then about a week ago I was at work and just yelled out loud SCHOOL OF FISH! much to the alarm and confusion of my co-workers.
I saw 'em open for Paul Westerberg at Liberty Lunch in Austin in '93. Those were the days...
Damn that was great show
You flashed me back to the 90's. IMO, the 90's alternative scene was pure, and just fun. Thank you for being there SOF. Much love.
I saw these guys 2 blocks from my house at the PB Block Party back in like 1994-5- Pacific Beach, CA..they were AWESOME!!
Some of the best songs ever where to the ones that they played for about a minute on the radio, then they faded into obscurity, only to hear it at the tail end, when you turn on the radio, or it is a talk shows bumper music. Glad to see we are all here.
Still Lovin' It in August, 2024! Go Fishies!
after all these years, how does this have just over a million views? this song is still fantastic!!!!
You are fantastic too!
A one hit wonder song I totally forgot about. I played this song EVERY day on my way to working 2 jobs and going to college!
I remember the 1st time I heard this song - sitting on the 405 in San Fernando Valley on my to work - I fell in love instantly. Thank you KROQ!
I first heard this song on a sampler cd at Circuit city in 1992 in Wheaton MD. I just had to have that cd!
Dude's rockin' that headband HARD man. LOVE this song
Wow! What a blast from the past. A rare treat. I damn near forgot about these guys. Too bad they had an unfortunate end. Way too soon. R.I.P. Josh.
Saw them live at Mississippi Nights in St. Louis, MO. One of the best shows. Miss you Patty.
The best club ever
Used to blast this one late at night back in the 90s. Never saw the video. These guys look so young and sweet. So terribly sad to hear that adorable singer passed on so young. Hope hes in heaven singing to my beautiful niece, Julia.
For three strange days
I had no obligations
My mind was a blur
I did not know what to do
I think I lost myself
When I lost my motivation
Now I'm walking 'round the city
Just waiting to come to
For three strange...
For three strange days
I couldn't put a smile on my face
So they dressed me up in all of their clothes
And took me somewhere else
Johnny Clueless was there
With his simulated wood grain
So I pulled up a chair
And started drinking by myself
For three strange...
I've got to make it through
No matter what it takes
Oh I've got to make it through
These strange days
I lay down for a while
And I woke up on the ocean
Floating on my back
And staring at the gray
It was completely still
Except the pounding of my heart
Bringing me back to life
From three strange days
Three strange...
Three strange days
Three strange days
Lookin kinda feminin Micheal.
Thanks for the Lyrics😁😁😁😎
this song is one continuous, non-stop hook
I remember seeing them at Endfest back in '93. That was an odd show. They were playing when I arrived, but there was also Catherine Wheel, Hammerbox, My Life With the Thrill Kill Cult, Helmet, Social Distortion, Belly, They Might Be Giants...and a huge fire people set in the middle of the crowd because it was getting late and cold. There were probably more bands, I just don't remember after all of these years.
+eqsheiky Kitsap county fairgrounds
+eqsheiky oh, I forgot all about Hammerbox! someone handed me their demo cassette (yes, I said cassette) at a concert. Wonder whatever happened to them...
+eqsheiky Great lineup....good times.
TKK with Grunge bands? odd mix in, must have been *really* early.
Maschinestorm I actually liked both MLWTKK and this band. it wouldn't have been odd to me but I get where you're going. Also, wasn't Catherine Wheel more of an edgier shoegaze band?
Met MP (the drummer) back when this album came out, and we were pen pals for awhile (back when that was still a thing ;) )~ he was such a sweetheart... sad loss of Josh at such a young age...
Oh man...what a classic gem this song is. It was a mildly popular on radio and I always cranked it. Please look up the biographical short film the singer made when he embarked on a solo career, he was so sweet and full of positivity about his burgeoning future as a musician. All the more devastating that he died so young from cancer. He would not have ended up a jaded suicidal rockstar. Love.
Everyone who likes this song has a different view of their time with it.
Mine is boogie boarding in Hawaii in the military. Also snowboarding in Minnesota.
One of my faves.
This is one of those songs where the louder you play it the better it sounds.
My wife asleep .
You ain't kidding
One of my all-time favs. Had to hear it today.
Saw School of Fish open for the Divinyls at Todd's Place in New Haven a long time ago!! Amazing show by 2 talented groups!!!
I miss them!!
Still rocking this song in 2023!!!
Quintessential early 90s vibe.
Damn this song brings back great memories; maybe I'd take the blue pill and go back to the early 90s...
I know, right!? Ifeel we took it for granted we hen we were young. It was an amazing decade.
If I could go back to stay in any time it would be the early 60s & I lived through the 90s......
@@rosecrow1545 there's always a dumb bitch.
YES!. love this song hearing it 1st time back in 1992 in my new car & didn't know the name, never heard it again till i came across it today 30 years later. time warp, missing the 90s so much. The last decade of respect, good music, & love.
Still love both of their albums. Saw them at Irving Plaza in NYC on the Human Cannonball tour. Such a great band.
90's alternative 90's music videos how I miss you.
Saw them in concert back in the day in a bowling alley in Omaha!
I don't know why but your comment bring me to a place I've never been and lifes I've never lived. We are so many people in the planet an at the end we miss so many wonderful people and places that we won't ever see... greetings from Madrid. Carpe diem bro
It was 1991, I was definitely in that “Coming of Age” age range. This one definitely one of the 1st rock songs I liked, along with Living Colour - “Cult of Personality”. I wasn’t old enough to go clubbing or drinking yet, but these were good musical times!
In 1991 I was 19, in college, and playing this on the tape deck all the time. This song takes me back to that time like nothing else does. I didn't know Josh had died so tragically young until just recently, when I looked up School of Fish on Wikipedia.
Just more proof my childhood rocked and I have amazing taste in music. At the age of 27, I truly appreciate music.
I miss Josh. It's a shame... He was such a talent and an amazing songwriter/musician.
I love this song. My Dad told me he was filming a video for some smart young kids. My Dad was a great character actor. Martin Clark. I had heard this song a lot & really loved it. So when I saw the video. I thought how F-ing Awesome is that. My Pop finally did something I can brag about. He's the Elder man dancing. He told me he had difficulty not laughing when the dog's were licking his face. I miss my Pop. He was a Awesome Dad. He went 4/21/14 His ticker's time was up. I really do Love everything about this video. I am recording a cover of it. Under The Spy Darz from Marz-3SD
Ps: It also Tears me up hearing about Josh Clayton Felt. What a Legendary Guy & Song/Video to leave us with in memorys. Thanks Josh & The Band it's been years since I've visited this video. Thank you all for the Awesome responses to my response. 😁❤️
@James Tippens Awww. That is totally awesome that your Father was in this video! I would be really proud of that as well. I really love "School Of Fish". I went to see them once and hit it off really well with Josh Clayton-Felt. I swear to God it seemed like we were falling in love, (this was after the show). We were talking for hours. But then my best friend Bob, who I grew up with, who was also gay, got cranky and irritable. Which normally happens when he drinks. We had just turned 21. Bob started bitching and saying, "I want to go home! Let's go! I don't want to be here anymore!" . Unfortunately, I was driving. Incidentally, I never ever drank. To this day I've never had one drink. I was so sad that I had to leave Josh. And as I was leaving, I kept looking back at him and he just kept watching me walk away. Ahh, what might have been! I saw him once more when he left the band and went solo several years later and opened up for Del Amitri, who I also love. I saw Josh walk by and he did a double take when he saw me. I don't know what came over me, but I just sort of walked away really fast, not looking back. It broke my heart. But I'm sure things were different by that point. I'm sure he didn't have an interest in me anymore and probably had a girlfriend. Anyway, I lost my beloved Father only three months before you lost yours. I'm very sorry that your Dad passed away. It seems like you were lucky to be his son. My Father had heart disease for a good part of his life. And 16 days before he died they found out he was in stage 4 of heart failure. So, it sounds like we lost our Fathers to similar conditions. I miss my Superman everyday and I still cry all the time because he's not here with me anymore. Even though it's been three years. I'm going to look up your Father's name and see what other acting roles he had. And I'm also going to watch this video again so I can get a good look at him! Thank you for telling us about your Dad! That's really super cool! I firmly believe we will be reunited with them again someday. 😀👼💞👍🌼✌🍀
how cool
Hi James. I work with Josh’s (the singer) family to help promote his music. Josh died 19 years ago. If there is anything your dad shared with you about the making if the video, I’d love to share it with his family. Thx for sharing your story.
.Good Journey .☆☆☆.( .R,I.P. ).........
Sorry for your loss but what a nice reminder he left behind.
I’m 62 years old and I love these guys. I’ an old rock lover. I came up with Aerosmith and others of that generation. School of Fish was not my generation but I still like their music. Especially Three Strange Days. Good guitar playing. Singing is good. To bad the singer died to early.
muy buena canción, avanzada y evolucionada a su tiempo, pena de grupo podía habernos dado grandes temas. un placer volverla a disfrutar.
Thank you 90.7 The Summit for playing this today ❤ the memories and nostalgia this song unlocked. I'd forgotten about this in my old age. Oh how I miss being a teen in the 90's. No social media and Good music.
i am 55 years old and listen to it and today like like it ......... you no when it came out so happy to see them in Detroit 20+ years ago Fockin Killer
"And Johnny Clueless was there with his simulated wood grain". I remember when this song hit college radio and I've been hooked since. Great band!
Wow, I always thought he was saying "word brain"!
I always thought it was "stimulating word play."
Still bumpin in 2018...whole album is just brilliant
I'm gonna check it out! thanks
Human Cannonball is even better. Josh's solo stuff is fantastic as well.
2019!