This song is so based. It's an entire semester's worth of information on how "programming" works on the masses... down to the use of "canon in d". Popper is a virtuoso talent
What zvJ was that ? Didn't recognize him? When MTV 1st came out there were 4 of them and I met them ,it was new it was great! People getting creative putting out mini movies to their songs( wasn't really around before)...as with SNL ,again was around that group ,the 1st good cast...they both programs went downhill real quick!
Yup.. you hear it for the first time.. you go "wow how clever!" And then you go "Motherfucker, he just fucking told me he was gonna do this!!! HE TOLD ME!!" 😂😂
@@TheNewAmericanMedia because Popper pretty much explained the most important plot of Peter Pan in just two lines of a verse, and the first line of the next chorus. The only reason Peter didn't grow up and go back to Wendy is because he wanted to keep fighting Hook in Neverland. Hook is what always brought him back from the verge of leaving.
@@DystOptimist He was the first to graduate from julliard with a harmonica being his primary instrument, but they did make him learn other traditional instruments. And that's paul shafer on the keyboard, you know, David letterman's sidekick.
Run Around live must!!!!! The 1st time I heard runaround I went out and bought the CD! Love me some blues traveler. And yes, this had to be 95? All I know is the album dropped the same time Dave Matthews Band dropped satellite and that album you’re right on with the message dude. Thanks BP.❤✌️☀️
And why do you say that? because he is not part of a discussion 24 hours a day? of course he is great and I hate this phrase "criminally underrated" it is just a stupid phrase because it is just not true statement.
The "Fishing gear" Popper wears is a vest for lures. Harmonicas only come in one key, And since you can't tune them if you want to play a song in a different key (C, G, Eb, ect) unfortunately, you have to use a different harmonica. He uses the lure pockets of the vest to keep all the different harmonicas so he can quickly switch back and forth depending on what key the song is in. It's amazing and practical! ❤
U gotta read the lyrics. [Verse 1] It doesn't matter what I say So long as I sing with inflection That makes you feel I'll convey Some inner truth or vast reflection But I've said nothing so far And I can keep it up for as long as it takes And it don't matter who you are If I'm doing my job, it's your resolve that breaks [Hook] Because the Hook brings you back I ain't tellin' you no lie The Hook brings you back On that you can rely [Verse 2] There is something amiss I am being insincere In fact I don't mean any of this Still my confession draws you near To confuse the issue I'll refer To familiar heroes from long ago No matter how much Peter loved her What made the Pan refuse to grow [Hook] Was that the hook that brings you back I ain't telling you no lie The hook brings you back On that you can rely [Instrumental] [Verse 3] Suck it in, suck it in, suck it in If you're Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn Make a desperate move or else you'll win And then begin to see what you're doing to me This MTV is not for free It's so PC it's killing me So, desperately, I sing to thee of love Sure, but also of rage and hate and pain and fear of self And I can't keep these feelings on the shelf I've tried -- well, no, in fact, I lied Could be financial suicide but I've got too much pride inside To hide or slide I'll do as I'll decide And let it ride until I've died And only then shall I abide this tide Of catchy little tunes Of hip three minute ditties I wanna bust all your balloons I wanna burn all of your cities to the ground I've found I will not mess around Unless I play, then hey, I will go on all day Hear what I say, I have a prayer to pray That's really all this was And when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck I don't rely on luck because [Hook] The hook brings you back I ain't telling you no lie The hook On that you can rely
WHAAAAT WHAT!!!!! The best part about this song is he’s literally telling us it doesn’t matter because THE HOOK brings us back, and yet……here we are….BACK!!! Excellent song about being an excellent HOOK
Exactly this. He’s talking to us and sort of making fun of us. I read somewhere that he wrote the song with the chord progression of Pachelbel's Canon, which (for some unknown godly reason) people are drawn to 🤷♂️. It’s breaking the 4th wall in a brilliant way.
@TheRealHungryHobo run around was actually more commercially popular, charted at #2 and broke a consecutive chart record at the time. Hook charted to #8 and was after Run around. Run around also won them a Grammy.
Did you ever check out Brad & Lex’s reaction to this song? Brad got the lyrics immediately while Lex had no clue. It’s hilarious! One of the best reactions I’ve ever seen.
The craziest thing to me is that if you listen real closely to his intonation and the way he does his vocal riffs...The man even SINGS like a harmonica!!
There are a lot of levels to this song. One of the interesting ones to me is that he's using the chord progression from Pachabel's Canon in D, a classical piece I'm sure you;ve heard at weddings and other places. It's a long running thing in pop music and rock that something about that progression people always love and it's almost a cheat code for writing a hit song.
I can't be at a wedding without breaking into the "suck it in..." part while the bride is walking down the aisle. The part right before that BT seriously dials in Canon, so every time I hear it I can't help it.
A defining characteristic of a musical canon is varied imitations of the melody, and that’s still running through pop music over 300 years later. Pachelbel really nailed the hook, and perhaps overachieved on the canon.
John popper is one of the coolest guys I've met. He toured with the air force band back when bastardos came out and did a signing at the base px for the album release. I didn't even know he was doing it but i went shopping and saw him and no one knew who he was so i went up and said what up and he had me sit down with him and hang out and talk. Cool guy
For me, this song calls out nearly everything around us having a "hook", words or actions that hit just the right buttons to mesmerize people and keep them hooked to whatever is being sold, whether politics, entertainment, fashion, etc. You have to step back, take a break, and deprogram yourself.
John Popper is a harmonica god - world class in fact. "Maybe I´m wrong" is one of my favorites with one of the meanest harmonica solos you´ll ever hear :)
THIS is the rabbit hole to go down. I sang every word. The Mountains Win Again, But Anyway, Run-Around, Just Wait, Stand. So many good ones, and they aren't just good, they are fantastic.
"But Anyway", and "Run Around" are the other to staples to listen to for Blue's Traveler. Popper's harmonic work and vocals in Metallica's cover of Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd is pure magic and flies under the radar and doesn't get enough love.
You made a comment on the Journey reaction video about each generation has a singer that isn't a studio singer. He is not a studio singer. That beautiful voice is all him and his live performances are just as good as studio recordings.
The bald guy with glasses he's singing with at the end is Paul Schaffer, who was David Letterman's band leader on the show. Paul actually pops up in several music videos in the late 80s to the 90s.
John Popper’s (lead singer and harmonica player) has an unmistakable voice! I love this band. Popper wrote this song as well! It is kinda a satire of pop songs! Lest I forget he slays the harmonica! Great reaction you got it 💯❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
Blues Traveler is just one of like 1000 amazing bands or artist from the 90s, that basically only people who grew up in the 90s still remember. What I miss most of all about the 90s is the diversity of sound. You'd literally see this video, then 'Gin N Juice', then Korn, then 'Who Will Save Your Soul', etc etc etc. Popular music now all sounds the same. It drives me nuts.
I was fortunate to see Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors at a live "radio" concert. When John Popper was done with his set he just chucks his harmonica in the crowd and walks off like, "Dude, no one can touch me on this ish.." One of my favorite bands from this time period.
I caught one of those tossed harmonicas at 328 Performance Hall in Nashville. One of the best nights of my life. Got to meet the original bass player that night too.
5:15 and this is why you got a fan for life bro.. I went 20 years without realizing this song isn't really about anything but the art of the music .. and as you put it programming.. well done buddy 🔥🔥🫡👏🏻
@@Jennifer_615 that was about when i did too! haha .. short story my dad passed back then about 20 years ago.. and he played harmonica sometimes.. so every time i hear poppers harmonica it brings great joy.. so i went and listened to some BT music and (also loving hip hop) and being older i started to listen to lyrics more.. it blew me away 🤣🤣 glad im not alone!
I liked his observation but it is important to remember programming is programming . They give you a blizzard of different types in the video . From beauty queens to politicians ... from channel surfing to doom scrolling ... to talking about about the weather .
@@Freedom_Half_Off agreed, i guess im talking about it from a truther perspective, and BP seems to be there or close as well given his new song.. but youre right, most people wouldnt understand what I meant by that so appreciate the extra input.. I now go back to old songs,shows, movies, to see all the predictive programming.. it helps me break some of my own that i have built over the years as well.. plus i get a different sort of entertainment out of it .
@@johnlombardo7816 If you want to have some real fun .. look at the book he pulls out at the very end of the video when he gets bored with television 😉
Success did not ruin them. You can still go see these guys play live. They’re still a band and they still tour. They still kick ass. They’re an awesome rep for the southern rock jam band scene. 😊
Blues traveler is original as hell, they're fantastic and way underrated! That "fishing vest" is full of harmonicas, he used to throw them into the crowd during performances
you should know, you nailed it. His biggest complaint about the song is that people don't hear what you're saying and just love the song because the effect he is speaking on gives them a vibe and they love that vibe unironically.
You get it! Now spread it. Programming comes from many directions. Are you letting it in to do it's dirty work? How will you think for yourself? Congrats on the little one! ☕️☕️🎶🎵🎶
Blues Traveler performed with Dan Akroyd and John Goodman on Roseanne many years ago. This was around the time Goodman and Akroyd got together for a 2nd Blues Brothers movie
There’s another channel that did a deep dive on this song. It’s not just the lyrics, it’s the musical arrangement too in that song that’s a trick, using pachelbel canon to tickle our brains with familiarity, etc. Worth a watch.
I first saw the Blues Travelers on TV in the late 80's. It may have been an SNL appearance. It was something like that late at night. I was living by White Rock Lake in Dallas. I became an instant fan. I never understood why they didn't become more popular. I went and found a cassette the next day. When CD's came out I went and bought those too. Great band.
Yes, it’s the “hook” - so smart. The politician you see is a call back to “Citizen Cane” (epic 1941 film about politics and media). We just listen to the hook and believe it (think about headlines and click bait today.)
I've had Hook in my Top5 songs all time since the 90s. It's crazy on so many levels -singing, verse & lyrics, beat, melodies, all of it - its been a GenX warning track since forever... Welcome to it BP! Love your stuff man
I'm bookin' a ticket! I saw Blues Traveler open for The Allman Brothers Band at Red Rocks sometime in the early 90s. One of the best concerts I've attended. A-maze-balls.
FYI the gentleman who is sing with John is Paul Shaffer who severed as David Letterman’s music director and band leader from 1982 until 2015 when they both retired from The Tonight Show. Love your work and thank you
This song is still on my playlist rotation. It was a massive hit and a lot of us knew what they were talking about. Still true to this day. Super talented band who never got as big as they should have.
I still remember when they did a cameo on Roseanne in 1995 as Dan's former bandmates and had him sing Sweet Home Chicago then the show closed with them playing hook and it was when I was just getting into alternative/indie rock style music and BT were steady rotation on MTV and the local radio stations. Still an amazing song when he gets going fast in the verse.
Thank you for reacting to this. I'm 50+ and feel you on MTV and others shows hypnotizing us kids. Like I heard an adult say at a family reunion: "Turn the TV on and let it babysit the kids". So I awoke to his message here on your show. So again Thank You Thank You
At 6:30 in. ... reference to the movie Citizen Kane. One of the all time greatest movies. John Popper & Blues Traveler is pure genius. Watch the video of "Run-Around". You will LOVE it! In addition to the incredible musicianship & lyrics.. Pay attention to the video.... Think The Wizard of Oz. Toto accidently reveals what's really behind the curtain. There's an entire story behind this amazing song & video!! Enjoy!!
Telling someone to not listen to the lyrics is actually insane. There are so many songs out there with lyrics that clash entirely with the vibe of the instruments, and that's the entire point of the song.
Right. When I was younger all the girls loved You're All I Need by Motley Crue because it was so sweet and romantic. But, seriously, listen to the lyrics.
I love the 90s throwback. This is the music I grew up listening to. I love it!!! And btw, the whole reason I subscribe to your channel is because I love that you get into my lyrics. I have done that with music since I was younger. I love listening to music that means something. So never apologize for that, because the whole reason I love your channel!!
I love it when a singer/musician sounds like their instrument.. Popper with the Harmonica & Masego with the saxophone are the two that stick out to me. Love this song, no 90s-hit playlist is complete without it! Appreciate the reaction
Blues Traveler was everywhere back in the day. The lead singer even did the (updated, later seasons) theme song for the show Roseanne. I would honestly be surprised if you hadn't heard this song somewhere. Their music has shown up in a lot of movies and shows. And I hear them all the time on the Grocery Rock Radio, as we call it in my family -- the music playing at the store that all feels like it is meant to make us sad because it is now considered "oldies."
John Popper is actually a really good dude. He bought me a bunch of whiskey while doing karaoke at a bowling alley /bar/casino in Bothell Washington. Probably not the best idea after I got my first tattoo.
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Popper’s contempt for the music industry is only overshadowed by his flawless control and precision ❤
Great take!
JP is a TALENT!
I love his understated role in Blues Brothers 2000 😂
his voice.. he has 100% total control. this choir boy is jealous.
This song is so based.
It's an entire semester's worth of information on how "programming" works on the masses... down to the use of "canon in d". Popper is a virtuoso talent
Trashing MTV while using an MTV show actor in the role of the guy on the couch is just.... *chef's kiss*
What zvJ was that ? Didn't recognize him? When MTV 1st came out there were 4 of them and I met them ,it was new it was great! People getting creative putting out mini movies to their songs( wasn't really around before)...as with SNL ,again was around that group ,the 1st good cast...they both programs went downhill real quick!
Ken Ober...not a vj, host of Remote Control
@@Cchan53 Ken Ober, hosted "Remote control" on MTV with Kari Wuher and Collin Quinn,.
TIL Ken passed away in 2009. A big part of my childhood. :(
@@Cchan53 5 VJs sorry. Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, J. J. Jackson, Alan Hunter, and Martha Quinn
“No matter how much Peter loved her, what made the Pan refuse to grow, was that the Hook brings you back!”~~One of the greatest lyrics ever!!
Agreed
Yup.. you hear it for the first time.. you go "wow how clever!" And then you go "Motherfucker, he just fucking told me he was gonna do this!!! HE TOLD ME!!" 😂😂
Can you elaborate on exactly why this phrase is so dope?
It's a good line.
I have been telling people this since the first day I heard this song. The whole song is awesome, but that one line kills.
@@TheNewAmericanMedia because Popper pretty much explained the most important plot of Peter Pan in just two lines of a verse, and the first line of the next chorus. The only reason Peter didn't grow up and go back to Wendy is because he wanted to keep fighting Hook in Neverland. Hook is what always brought him back from the verge of leaving.
"he plays the harmonica"... that, my friend, is the acknowledged *_master_* of the harmonica
Juliard trained. I think he's the only person to graduate with a "harmonica" degree.
@@DystOptimistwait, Popper went to JULIARD? That explains so much.
@@DystOptimist He was the first to graduate from julliard with a harmonica being his primary instrument, but they did make him learn other traditional instruments. And that's paul shafer on the keyboard, you know, David letterman's sidekick.
Heard things I never knew harmonica made
Sing it, Sir! He's the master.
Another great Blues Traveler song is Run Around. This man is a virtuoso with lyrics/singing and harmonica.
The video for that dovetails perfectly with the point of this song
Run Around live must!!!!! The 1st time I heard runaround I went out and bought the CD! Love me some blues traveler. And yes, this had to be 95? All I know is the album dropped the same time Dave Matthews Band dropped satellite and that album you’re right on with the message dude. Thanks BP.❤✌️☀️
Yeah. Staple.
This is the one he prob knows. 5:56
@@miconis123 there are clips from runaround tucked away in this. It's a masterclass in music videos.
John popper is criminally underrated as a vocalist musician songwriter , everything
And why do you say that? because he is not part of a discussion 24 hours a day? of course he is great and I hate this phrase "criminally underrated" it is just a stupid phrase because it is just not true statement.
This was a protest back against the "industry" because they kept telling him to make a "radio" song and SUPRISE it became their biggest hit.
And because of his weight.
The "Fishing gear" Popper wears is a vest for lures. Harmonicas only come in one key, And since you can't tune them if you want to play a song in a different key (C, G, Eb, ect) unfortunately, you have to use a different harmonica.
He uses the lure pockets of the vest to keep all the different harmonicas so he can quickly switch back and forth depending on what key the song is in.
It's amazing and practical! ❤
"But Anyway" is another solid entry from them
Oh yeah! I like it better! The guitar and bass, to compliment the excellent harmonica!
But, anyway.
Too many television rays.
And was featured with the band at the end of Kingpin.
U gotta read the lyrics.
[Verse 1]
It doesn't matter what I say
So long as I sing with inflection
That makes you feel I'll convey
Some inner truth or vast reflection
But I've said nothing so far
And I can keep it up for as long as it takes
And it don't matter who you are
If I'm doing my job, it's your resolve that breaks
[Hook]
Because the Hook brings you back
I ain't tellin' you no lie
The Hook brings you back
On that you can rely
[Verse 2]
There is something amiss
I am being insincere
In fact I don't mean any of this
Still my confession draws you near
To confuse the issue I'll refer
To familiar heroes from long ago
No matter how much Peter loved her
What made the Pan refuse to grow
[Hook]
Was that the hook that brings you back
I ain't telling you no lie
The hook brings you back
On that you can rely
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Suck it in, suck it in, suck it in
If you're Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn
Make a desperate move or else you'll win
And then begin to see what you're doing to me
This MTV is not for free
It's so PC it's killing me
So, desperately, I sing to thee of love
Sure, but also of rage and hate and pain and fear of self
And I can't keep these feelings on the shelf
I've tried -- well, no, in fact, I lied
Could be financial suicide but I've got too much pride inside
To hide or slide I'll do as I'll decide
And let it ride until I've died
And only then shall I abide this tide
Of catchy little tunes
Of hip three minute ditties
I wanna bust all your balloons
I wanna burn all of your cities to the ground
I've found I will not mess around
Unless I play, then hey, I will go on all day
Hear what I say, I have a prayer to pray
That's really all this was
And when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck
I don't rely on luck because
[Hook]
The hook brings you back
I ain't telling you no lie
The hook
On that you can rely
Thanks. 🥂
WHAAAAT WHAT!!!!!
The best part about this song is he’s literally telling us it doesn’t matter because THE HOOK brings us back, and yet……here we are….BACK!!! Excellent song about being an excellent HOOK
The saddest part is that this is their most commercially successful song.
The hook did in fact, bring them back.
@@TheRealHungryHobo Runaround was pretty huge for them too. I feel like I heard Runaround everywhere for a long time there.
@@chrisg8767 I grew up in the 90's. Run-Around dropped in 94. Can confirm it was everywhere.
Exactly this. He’s talking to us and sort of making fun of us. I read somewhere that he wrote the song with the chord progression of Pachelbel's Canon, which (for some unknown godly reason) people are drawn to 🤷♂️. It’s breaking the 4th wall in a brilliant way.
@TheRealHungryHobo run around was actually more commercially popular, charted at #2 and broke a consecutive chart record at the time. Hook charted to #8 and was after Run around. Run around also won them a Grammy.
My dad was his driver every time they played in Peoria. I have a collection of harmonicas now. Theyre now my daughters. But they remain cherished.
The fact the sound of the song and the lyrics, tell you the truth from the start and nobody pays enough attention to it to notice.
Did you ever check out Brad & Lex’s reaction to this song? Brad got the lyrics immediately while Lex had no clue. It’s hilarious! One of the best reactions I’ve ever seen.
Yeah she didn't get it at all! 😂
Most people don't truly listen to lyrics
@@kaleidoscopesthirdeyevizions Back in the day, I had no clue what Peter Gabriel’s ‘Sledgehammer’ was about! :)
I"m guilty. I've heard the song for decades. Reaction videos have me re-examining lyrics and WOW!
The Mountain Wins Again is my Favorite BT song. I’ve seen them 11 or 12 times. Hands down one of the greatest Jam bands ever.
good call
Absolutely. Saw them first in ‘91 and was hooked ever since.
that was my absolute favorite off this album when it dropped.
That one make me tear up every time.
Love that song!!
The craziest thing to me is that if you listen real closely to his intonation and the way he does his vocal riffs...The man even SINGS like a harmonica!!
.... and the harmonica is doing some eddie van halen stuff....lol
100%
@@maluornohaha yeh Popper sings the harmonica, and harmonicas the lead guitar.
This song is a statement about the record industry. It literally tells you how to make a hit song. They exposed it all.
Yep
And then used the, over-used in pop music, melody of Pachobel's Canon in D, to deliver the message.
There are a lot of levels to this song. One of the interesting ones to me is that he's using the chord progression from Pachabel's Canon in D, a classical piece I'm sure you;ve heard at weddings and other places. It's a long running thing in pop music and rock that something about that progression people always love and it's almost a cheat code for writing a hit song.
Glad you pointed this out, it's one of the overlooked digs at the industry
I can't be at a wedding without breaking into the "suck it in..." part while the bride is walking down the aisle. The part right before that BT seriously dials in Canon, so every time I hear it I can't help it.
A defining characteristic of a musical canon is varied imitations of the melody, and that’s still running through pop music over 300 years later. Pachelbel really nailed the hook, and perhaps overachieved on the canon.
Fascinating. So layered! Thanks for sharing.
John popper is one of the coolest guys I've met. He toured with the air force band back when bastardos came out and did a signing at the base px for the album release. I didn't even know he was doing it but i went shopping and saw him and no one knew who he was so i went up and said what up and he had me sit down with him and hang out and talk. Cool guy
The Blues Traveler rabbit hole is going to be awesome. Buckle up, buttercup. You will remember the name John Popper. #ForeverPlaylist
As a younger man, I loved this song for it's sound. As an older man, I love this song for it's genius!
For me, this song calls out nearly everything around us having a "hook", words or actions that hit just the right buttons to mesmerize people and keep them hooked to whatever is being sold, whether politics, entertainment, fashion, etc. You have to step back, take a break, and deprogram yourself.
Wow- thanks for that analysis!
We’re Peter Pans for nostalgic hooks.
Song was released just before the internet started to take off. If only they knew how powerful the hook could be.
The best harmonica player that I’ve ever heard. John Popper is off the chain!
John Popper.
yes agreed 100%
The dude blows the hell out of a harp for sure. I do miss the 90's. Music was just so original back then.
I’m with you. I love 90s music
I was hoodwinked by this song in the EXACT way they were singing about. It took me many years to actually hear and understand the lyrics.
John Popper is a harmonica god - world class in fact. "Maybe I´m wrong" is one of my favorites with one of the meanest harmonica solos you´ll ever hear :)
THIS is the rabbit hole to go down. I sang every word. The Mountains Win Again, But Anyway, Run-Around, Just Wait, Stand. So many good ones, and they aren't just good, they are fantastic.
"But Anyway", and "Run Around" are the other to staples to listen to for Blue's Traveler. Popper's harmonic work and vocals in Metallica's cover of Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd is pure magic and flies under the radar and doesn't get enough love.
The very `reason` I'm a subscriber to this channel is because you `do` pay attention to lyrics, and get the underlying meanings.
I wish more reactors would pay attention to the lyrics like he does.
I second that
You made a comment on the Journey reaction video about each generation has a singer that isn't a studio singer. He is not a studio singer. That beautiful voice is all him and his live performances are just as good as studio recordings.
Breaks my heart when people miss the Peter Pan line. One of the most cleverly constructed lyrics ever imo.
wait, i missed it. And you failed to share? please elaborate?
The bald guy with glasses he's singing with at the end is Paul Schaffer, who was David Letterman's band leader on the show. Paul actually pops up in several music videos in the late 80s to the 90s.
John Popper’s (lead singer and harmonica player) has an unmistakable voice! I love this band. Popper wrote this song as well! It is kinda a satire of pop songs! Lest I forget he slays the harmonica! Great reaction you got it 💯❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
The pop factor is strong.
Blues Traveler is just one of like 1000 amazing bands or artist from the 90s, that basically only people who grew up in the 90s still remember. What I miss most of all about the 90s is the diversity of sound. You'd literally see this video, then 'Gin N Juice', then Korn, then 'Who Will Save Your Soul', etc etc etc. Popular music now all sounds the same. It drives me nuts.
He sings like he is playing the harmonica. They way he plays the harmonica gives him the ability to change the way he sings. Crazy.
Run around, bro. Run around. Love the reactions BP! God bless.
Literally the most clever song ever written!!!!!!!!!
Honestly that whole album is great
I was fortunate to see Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors at a live "radio" concert. When John Popper was done with his set he just chucks his harmonica in the crowd and walks off like, "Dude, no one can touch me on this ish.." One of my favorite bands from this time period.
***LITTLE MISS CAN'T BE WRONG*** Spin Doctors :)
I caught one of those tossed harmonicas at 328 Performance Hall in Nashville. One of the best nights of my life. Got to meet the original bass player that night too.
5:15 and this is why you got a fan for life bro.. I went 20 years without realizing this song isn't really about anything but the art of the music .. and as you put it programming.. well done buddy 🔥🔥🫡👏🏻
Lol same!😂 learned about 2 years ago lol
@@Jennifer_615 that was about when i did too! haha .. short story my dad passed back then about 20 years ago.. and he played harmonica sometimes.. so every time i hear poppers harmonica it brings great joy.. so i went and listened to some BT music and (also loving hip hop) and being older i started to listen to lyrics more.. it blew me away 🤣🤣 glad im not alone!
I liked his observation but it is important to remember programming is programming . They give you a blizzard of different types in the video . From beauty queens to politicians ... from channel surfing to doom scrolling ... to talking about about the weather .
@@Freedom_Half_Off agreed, i guess im talking about it from a truther perspective, and BP seems to be there or close as well given his new song.. but youre right, most people wouldnt understand what I meant by that so appreciate the extra input.. I now go back to old songs,shows, movies, to see all the predictive programming.. it helps me break some of my own that i have built over the years as well.. plus i get a different sort of entertainment out of it .
@@johnlombardo7816 If you want to have some real fun .. look at the book he pulls out at the very end of the video when he gets bored with television 😉
Success did not ruin them. You can still go see these guys play live. They’re still a band and they still tour. They still kick ass. They’re an awesome rep for the southern rock jam band scene. 😊
This song tells me exactly what he's doing and I still fall for it every time. Such a banger.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Blues travler!!! John Popper is amazing. So many good songs
Basically a rock remake of Pachelbel's "Canon in D"
Which has been used in many pop and rock songs by groups from Green Day, Oasis, Maroon 5, and many more. Just another layer to the Hook.
Blues traveler is original as hell, they're fantastic and way underrated! That "fishing vest" is full of harmonicas, he used to throw them into the crowd during performances
I saw him last year, and he threw a bunch of them into the crowd at the end of the concert.
you should know, you nailed it. His biggest complaint about the song is that people don't hear what you're saying and just love the song because the effect he is speaking on gives them a vibe and they love that vibe unironically.
“But Anyway”, great song.
You get it! Now spread it. Programming comes from many directions. Are you letting it in to do it's dirty work? How will you think for yourself? Congrats on the little one!
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Run Around is another huge hit from Blues Traveler. Worth the listen for sure.
Blues Traveler performed with Dan Akroyd and John Goodman on Roseanne many years ago. This was around the time Goodman and Akroyd got together for a 2nd Blues Brothers movie
My favorite blues traveler song The Mountain Wins Again.
There’s another channel that did a deep dive on this song. It’s not just the lyrics, it’s the musical arrangement too in that song that’s a trick, using pachelbel canon to tickle our brains with familiarity, etc. Worth a watch.
John Popper is among the most accomplished harmonica players (harmonicist?) ever.
John popper is a piece of work. His voice and harmonica skills are huge🤘❤️
GOAT video. Watched it every hour when it was on MTV like Black Hole Sun by Sound Garden.
Such an underrated band! The Mountain Wins Again...great song!
Congrats to you and the wifey on inducing day!! 😀
11:06 that high note he hits on the harmonica gives me chills every time
I first saw the Blues Travelers on TV in the late 80's. It may have been an SNL appearance. It was something like that late at night. I was living by White Rock Lake in Dallas. I became an instant fan. I never understood why they didn't become more popular. I went and found a cassette the next day. When CD's came out I went and bought those too. Great band.
"RUN-AROUND" is the most played song of Blues Traveler on Classic Radio.
Song and this man blew me away when I first heard them….still do.
This is absolutely one of the best songs ever written for so many reasons.
Good song congratulations to you and your wifie with the new healthy baby 👍
Blues Brothers 2000. Thats probably where you remember him.
Yes, it’s the “hook” - so smart. The politician you see is a call back to “Citizen Cane” (epic 1941 film about politics and media). We just listen to the hook and believe it (think about headlines and click bait today.)
I was waiting for the Citizen Kane reference. 👍🏾🇺🇦
I've had Hook in my Top5 songs all time since the 90s. It's crazy on so many levels -singing, verse & lyrics, beat, melodies, all of it - its been a GenX warning track since forever... Welcome to it BP! Love your stuff man
I recommend you attend a Blues Traveler concert in person at Red Rocks next July 4th. The venue makes it extra special.
Yup, saw them at the Orange Peel in Asheville.❤
I'm bookin' a ticket! I saw Blues Traveler open for The Allman Brothers Band at Red Rocks sometime in the early 90s. One of the best concerts I've attended. A-maze-balls.
That entire album is amazing, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND literally every song.
FYI the gentleman who is sing with John is Paul Shaffer who severed as David Letterman’s music director and band leader from 1982 until 2015 when they both retired from The Tonight Show. Love your work and thank you
I thought that was him. I was checking the comments just to see if somebody mentions it.
If you really want to trip out, did you know Paul Shaffer co wrote The Weather Girls, It’s Raining Men.
Always hilarious to me because he is stiff.
@@jw70467 no i didn't know that. That's funny
This was their most successful song on the charts. It worked, they knew what they were doing.
I'm 54 years old, listen to a lot of music and I feel like certain songs were actually messages for today.
I am 46 years old
Played guitar for 30 years
Piano for 5 years
I was teenager in '90s
I FORGOT ABOUT THIS SONG!!
Excellent
Thanks Pegasus🙏
Don’t forget Run Around! Just put that album on right now.
@@fortunated_5764 Oh I did
I listened to it start to finish yesterday.
I now consider it a "hidden gem" from the '90s. EXCELLENT
Carolina Blues is another one by Blues Traveler that is well worth a listen
Straight On Till Morning ... the whole album is straight MASTERWORK.
First time I heard Blues Traveler was when he was guest star on Roseanne. I fell in love with his music because it was raw and unique.
My wife and I saw them live here in LaGrange, GA, last summer. They were flawless. They are an amazing improvisation band.
This song is still on my playlist rotation. It was a massive hit and a lot of us knew what they were talking about. Still true to this day.
Super talented band who never got as big as they should have.
First time seeing your reviews - NOT the last. You NAILED this song - absolutely nailed it. The message, the method, the intent...
I still remember when they did a cameo on Roseanne in 1995 as Dan's former bandmates and had him sing Sweet Home Chicago then the show closed with them playing hook and it was when I was just getting into alternative/indie rock style music and BT were steady rotation on MTV and the local radio stations. Still an amazing song when he gets going fast in the verse.
One of the best songs ever written in my opinion. It has never gotten old i love it ever time
You are listening with your Dad Ears. Say What. Love your channel
I've seen Blues Traveler live more times than I can count and it never disappoints! Try the Mountains Win Again.
“The Mountains Win Again” is one of my favs from them.
Yes! That one and “Sweet Pain” are my favorite BT tunes!
Thank you for reacting to this. I'm 50+ and feel you on MTV and others shows hypnotizing us kids. Like I heard an adult say at a family reunion: "Turn the TV on and let it babysit the kids". So I awoke to his message here on your show. So again Thank You Thank You
At 6:30 in. ... reference to the movie Citizen Kane. One of the all time greatest movies. John Popper & Blues Traveler is pure genius. Watch the video of "Run-Around". You will LOVE it! In addition to the incredible musicianship & lyrics.. Pay attention to the video.... Think The Wizard of Oz. Toto accidently reveals what's really behind the curtain. There's an entire story behind this amazing song & video!! Enjoy!!
I just love any reaction to this song that ACTUALLY understands what's going on the whole time
Telling someone to not listen to the lyrics is actually insane. There are so many songs out there with lyrics that clash entirely with the vibe of the instruments, and that's the entire point of the song.
Right. When I was younger all the girls loved You're All I Need by Motley Crue because it was so sweet and romantic. But, seriously, listen to the lyrics.
You just described ska music. Happy dance music with lyrics about social unrest, racial divides, and class warfare.
I love the 90s throwback. This is the music I grew up listening to. I love it!!!
And btw, the whole reason I subscribe to your channel is because I love that you get into my lyrics. I have done that with music since I was younger. I love listening to music that means something. So never apologize for that, because the whole reason I love your channel!!
My personal favorite by them...."the mountains win again". Just beautiful.
I love how he tells you you’re gonna love it right in the song :)
The 90s were more than just grunge. Loved it.😊
They have some good music
You should definitely do Run Around by these guys…you will love the lyrics and how they interplay with the wizard of Oz theming of the video.
Great, now I'll have this song in my head for DAYS! Good thing it's such a great song. It's the earwormiest earworm that ever earwormed. Hook, indeed!
I love it when a singer/musician sounds like their instrument.. Popper with the Harmonica & Masego with the saxophone are the two that stick out to me. Love this song, no 90s-hit playlist is complete without it! Appreciate the reaction
They did a live cover of No Woman No Cry with Ziggy Marley. Well worth a listen.
Hell yeah!
Oh yeah!
Blues Traveler was everywhere back in the day. The lead singer even did the (updated, later seasons) theme song for the show Roseanne. I would honestly be surprised if you hadn't heard this song somewhere. Their music has shown up in a lot of movies and shows. And I hear them all the time on the Grocery Rock Radio, as we call it in my family -- the music playing at the store that all feels like it is meant to make us sad because it is now considered "oldies."
John Popper is actually a really good dude. He bought me a bunch of whiskey while doing karaoke at a bowling alley /bar/casino in Bothell Washington. Probably not the best idea after I got my first tattoo.
Blue's traveler is fucking mind blowing live! Literally toched my soul and made me feel like I wasted my life and talent
Literally no one knows your music, but your takes on other artists are entertaining.
Blue traveler has an appearance in the blues. Brothers, 2000 movie blue traveler, they rock.