This song makes my day every time I hear it! ok the fact that they are only four guys....wow! when I first heard them I thought it was like a good six people or more...LOVE this song! It's so fun!
Saddening to see so many people dissing the band. How would they have picked up from their relationship with him then how he would come to treat women years later? They were all talented, and you can still be talented and have disturbing sexual preferences (just look at MJ). Growing up, this was one of my favourite songs, and I'm not going to start hating on it now that Gomeshi's been outed as an abusive sadist.
I'm very sorry for you...I got to see them two times FOR FREE in record stores here in the US. And then later in concert at a big venue. The record stores were excellent, intimate shows. I miss them so much.
Spotify played this to me for the first on 10th Nov 2021, it's been in my head ever since. This is a great slightly faster version. Good music is timeless.
It's been twenty years for me and a still get it stuck in my head. My sister and I will never forget these lyrics. BA DA BA BAA DUMM. If anyone tries to make us go faster on something we've been known to cry out THE KING OF SPAIN NEVER RUSHES!
Thank you so much for putting this video up. I never got to see them in concert, I found out about them too late, and it's great to finally get a taste of what I missed. Man they were awesome.
Kent Macfarlane MK Ultrafun and as we see every time someone prominent has allegations thrown at them a barn full of people come out to lay claims as well but usually those claims lead nowhere except the accusers 15 mins. Allegations are just that allegations quit laying guilt on people just based on allegations.
@TheHotHotMess It's true - he has much shorter hair now, but otherwise it's the same old Murray! GBS and Moxy are two of my favourite bands. I was sad when Moxy broke up, and sad when the original bass player from GBS, Darrell Power, left - but am very happy that they replaced him with Murray.
Moxy Fruvöus is one of the few bands I actually prefer live. This song (King of Spain) and Boo Time are my favorites but Johnny Saucep'n and My Baby Loves A Bunch of Authors are good too. I heard they're sort of based off of TMBG, lol. Who knew?
I've watched this video like a balilion times, and I STILL don't understand the "The rich guy wants to know, King" comment that gets the audience laughing. I give up XD is anyone willing to explain it?
The comment section is quite sad. Before the Jian accusations, most comments were positive on the Moxy Fruvous performance. Now, everyone trashes it. The music has not changed yet your despise for the individual has made you change your opinion on the music. Just sad!
I could list 100's of bands that I love that you've never heard of. 99% of what's on my ipod was never popular. One thing certain is none of them would have produced such cringe-worthy lyrics. Utter garbage.
The fact that you like cutesy, smug, self-congratulatory crap is your own business. Moxy Fruvous lyrics read like a bad first year poli-sci paper. "Like OMG, the Americans are, like, so bad. We're from Toronto, the best place of earth."
(Comment about Jian Ghomeshi being really violent in bed and singlehandedly being dumb enough to send the CBC videotapes of him doing just that in order to clear his name AND comparing him to the King of Spain)
I really miss being able to see these guys live... though I don't think any of them (except possibly Jian) had this much hair when I saw them in concert...
I can think of 3 conversation I’ve had in the past month that we’re dangerously close to “Hey what if the pizza guy was secretly the former king of Spain”
This song makes my day every time I hear it!
ok the fact that they are only four guys....wow! when I first heard them I thought it was like a good six people or more...LOVE this song! It's so fun!
This is one of my Favorite bands of all time, I wish they were still together, I'd travel just about anywhere in the world to see them perform.
Saddening to see so many people dissing the band. How would they have picked up from their relationship with him then how he would come to treat women years later? They were all talented, and you can still be talented and have disturbing sexual preferences (just look at MJ). Growing up, this was one of my favourite songs, and I'm not going to start hating on it now that Gomeshi's been outed as an abusive sadist.
Talented are you kidding me? They are awful (why do you think they were never signed by a big label or received a lot of airplay)
Rlaz 123 Nicely put. I hate mindless drones jumping on the bandwagon.
Rlaz 123
Yea, but this isn't actually good music.
Richard Head Says you. Don't like it, don't listen to it.
Rlaz 123
I was curious, so I came to listen. trust me, I won't be listening to it again, lol
Man, they really needed to count to 4 on that opening. I'm so used to the album version, I was taken aback and had to look up what was missing XD
thx
man these guys had a pretty rough crowd
if they told me i was going to get a choclate eclaire, i would clap
I'm very sorry for you...I got to see them two times FOR FREE in record stores here in the US. And then later in concert at a big venue. The record stores were excellent, intimate shows. I miss them so much.
Spotify played this to me for the first on 10th Nov 2021, it's been in my head ever since. This is a great slightly faster version. Good music is timeless.
It's been twenty years for me and a still get it stuck in my head. My sister and I will never forget these lyrics. BA DA BA BAA DUMM. If anyone tries to make us go faster on something we've been known to cry out THE KING OF SPAIN NEVER RUSHES!
Once he was the king of Spain, now he eats humble pie. I look forward to him taking my order at Pizza Pizza.
Thank you so much for putting this video up. I never got to see them in concert, I found out about them too late, and it's great to finally get a taste of what I missed. Man they were awesome.
I love their energy.
OMG I used to love this band.
Ironic & portentous! Yes JJ, you got it right.
I miss Fruvous shows soooo much! Thanks for posting this.
Revised lyric: "Once I was the king of broadcast -- now I eat Humble Pie"
you gotta love Murray Foster in this song. that bass so clean
this is the song of legends.
i have had this song stuck in my head for the past week, it's swesome
Big Ears Teddy doesn't need to see this
omg lol.
^ THIS
+MKULTRAFUN BAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I just came here for the comments. Not disappointed. ;)
This was great, thanks so much for sharing!
Just fantastic. Thanks for sharing this.
Fantastic video! Thanks so much!
Man it sucks that they broke up..sorry 'went on hiatus'..sigh.
Great performance.
Classic canadian music!!
It rained today... Fruvous make it all ok!
This is a great song.
I had to turn "Big Ears Teddy" around because he shouldn't watch this.
Fucking Gearbox, now I know why I always thought these guys sucked.
This is my jam.
0:16 HA thats one of my teachers. Nice mullet Mr. Ford :)
lol, yep. he's my teacher this year
I love this song! I never heard of it before I heard the Buffalo Chips sing it
2:00 - "Once he was the Fling of Spain" anyone else hear it? hahaha great improv
fantastic, i wish i could have been there :(
No, I've been searching for them but for some reason haven tbeen able to watch any. I'll search again :)
What a performance
Some adults never leave camp
saw these guys live in in rochester ny in like 94/95 (thanks to WBER). good show.
If they'd known in July of '94 that this would live on via something called "RUclips", they likely would have made much different wardrobe choices. =)
BOW BOW
who cares if there is a crazy psycho guy in the band...I still like this song!! :D
This is the most Canadian thing ive ever come across!
That video is probably from the 90s. They formed in 89 and "King of Spain" didn't come out till their "Bargainville" album in 92.
It's even better live :D
Is this the Wiggles for adults?
Don't care about anything but the song. Still catchy and I still enjoy it.
Once I was the King Of Spain - now it appears I'm a violent psycho!
because allegations if by women are automatically true right? lol
Allegations by 10 (so far).....
Now he eats humble pie.....
StylinRed 10 women + one man now ...
Kent Macfarlane MK Ultrafun and as we see every time someone prominent has allegations thrown at them a barn full of people come out to lay claims as well but usually those claims lead nowhere except the accusers 15 mins. Allegations are just that allegations quit laying guilt on people just based on allegations.
"Don't move! Brand new Moxy when we come back..." If only someone could say those words now. :(
I don't even know what Giomeshi did, but I don't care, talent is talent. These guys know how to write and perform truly unique songs!
By far the most interesting thing about this band is that the band's lead singer was the now infamous Jian Ghomeshi of Q tv...
How ironic .. Jian was the king of CBC and now he eats the humble pie ! lol
Holy cow, you're right. What a bunch of cold fishes.
sha na na, quaint
i like the guy doing the bass (bow bow)
So awesome!!!
When would this be.. around 1993 or so?
@TheHotHotMess It's true - he has much shorter hair now, but otherwise it's the same old Murray! GBS and Moxy are two of my favourite bands. I was sad when Moxy broke up, and sad when the original bass player from GBS, Darrell Power, left - but am very happy that they replaced him with Murray.
I wonder if His Majesty Juan Carlos will be singing this soon, now that he's abdicating!
@kevinchajka2010 That's Murray Foster who is now with Great Big Sea.
You're welcome, Jian Ghomeshi.
what year was this???
never fails to make me laugh, the dude in the red shirt is jian ghomeshi of Q TV
He used to be the King of the CBC, now he is lives at home with his mommy...
No dude, he is not in a detention center, his punishment was house arrest at moms house.
David Downs Thanks for the update, have just corrected my post!
Does anyone have sheetmusic for this?
They should have done cover tunes, ie. One hit to the body or Nugents Stranglehold.
WTF,just realizing now that"Rich guy" is Jian Ghomeshi
This IS my childhood.
@somegalfromcan wait! really? i love gbs! :)
I feel sorry for you Jian.
Moxy Fruvöus is one of the few bands I actually prefer live. This song (King of Spain) and Boo Time are my favorites but Johnny Saucep'n and My Baby Loves A Bunch of Authors are good too. I heard they're sort of based off of TMBG, lol. Who knew?
Lol I love Jian
Still?
It's a a fun song, what can I say. I hate how some dickhead's actions that was in this band cause everyone to not be able to appreciate it.
Did Jian know - Tom Barlow? They went to neighbouring hgh schools and same college with the same graduating year I think?!
Now he's eating Humble Pie
i cant listen to this and not smile
Murray is doing well in Great Big Sea now.. sans le hair ;)
When we go see a live act in Canada the tendency is to want to hear what we paid for.
@maximopetar coz it rocks XD
anyone else hear about this band from the book teen angst?
9 people think they were the King of Spain
Now he is the King of Pain and Eatin' Humble Pie...what in the world is he doing in Canada still?
@Ashatanredfox This wasn't 1998. It was 1993.
I watched this while pooping
I've watched this video like a balilion times, and I STILL don't understand the "The rich guy wants to know, King" comment that gets the audience laughing.
I give up XD is anyone willing to explain it?
Rich people and poor folks can really get along
brill brill brill, realy good song, 5*
@duranie74 1998
its amazing that they keep that great energy with a dead crowd. =) love it
The sexual assault case sent me here!
@Nap712 theyre canadian, need to really ask that?
I guess Jian is now the King of (s)Pain"
LOL!
The comment section is quite sad. Before the Jian accusations, most comments were positive on the Moxy Fruvous performance. Now, everyone trashes it. The music has not changed yet your despise for the individual has made you change your opinion on the music. Just sad!
No, it's just there have been mercifully 20 years since this crap was semi-popular. It's just people are now remembering how this shit was.
Im sorry for you that you only like what is popular. Now that its not popular it is automatically crap. Baa baa i smell sheep!
I could list 100's of bands that I love that you've never heard of. 99% of what's on my ipod was never popular. One thing certain is none of them would have produced such cringe-worthy lyrics. Utter garbage.
wow! Im so impressed by your musical taste and knowledge. The fact you know what bands I have heard yet we have never spoke is mind blowing.
The fact that you like cutesy, smug, self-congratulatory crap is your own business. Moxy Fruvous lyrics read like a bad first year poli-sci paper. "Like OMG, the Americans are, like, so bad. We're from Toronto, the best place of earth."
why do the audience laugh so hard at "the rich guy wants to know"?
Once I was the king of Q.....(you fill in the rest)
@CHRISGAMESSPAIN no si ya en el fondo es cachonda y pegadiza :P
119 dislikes, you are all my enemies for life, I will find you!
Wow, this is so bad...I recall seeing this when I was younger, and it stunk back then
(Comment about Jian Ghomeshi being really violent in bed and singlehandedly being dumb enough to send the CBC videotapes of him doing just that in order to clear his name AND comparing him to the King of Spain)
So, that's what they teach in Women's Studies, eh, Jian
well... IM THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
I really miss being able to see these guys live... though I don't think any of them (except possibly Jian) had this much hair when I saw them in concert...
Esto es... un insulto...
How the Christ did they come up with this?
"Hey guys I got an idea..."
I can think of 3 conversation I’ve had in the past month that we’re dangerously close to “Hey what if the pizza guy was secretly the former king of Spain”