Hip Hop Heads React to Devo's Whip It! When a Good Time turns Around, You must whip it!!!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- "Whip It" is a popular song by the American new wave band Devo. It was released as a single in 1980 and later included on their third studio album, "Freedom of Choice." The song became one of Devo's biggest hits and remains one of their most recognizable songs.
"Whip It" features catchy synthesizer melodies, driving basslines, and quirky lyrics. The song's lyrics are open to interpretation but are generally seen as encouraging individuals to take control of their lives and overcome obstacles. The line "Whip it good" is often associated with the song and has become a popular catchphrase.
The music video for "Whip It" also contributed to its popularity. Directed by Gerald Casale, one of Devo's founding members, the video showcases the band members wearing their iconic red energy dome hats and performing choreographed moves with whips. The video received heavy rotation on MTV, helping to boost the song's popularity.
Overall, "Whip It" is considered a classic of new wave music and remains an enduring symbol of Devo's distinctive style and sound. 
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Devo are criminally underrated. They always looked like they were having so much fun.
Back when we didn't take ourselves too seriously while still delivering an underlying message!
I saw Devo live in like 1982 and they were unbelievable in concert. The entire concert was played in front of a large screen with a backing video that was insane. Their timing was absolutely impeccable and spot on!
That’s about the same time I saw them too. It was great!
I wish I could have but I was 11 then 😅
Hearing the song back in the early 80's was a revelation! Synths, drum machines and guitar was not the normal band setup back then but it definitely was a foretaste of what bands look and sound like now! Devo were like musical prophets!
Yeah, people forget, their name means 'de-evolution.' This genre broke away from punk and they were the first group through the gate into that new genre. Looking backwards it might feel pat, but at the time it was groundbreaking and highly original in its structure.
Talking Heads were the daddy’s of art rock.
Amen, brother
There are no drum machines on this song. That's all Alan Myers. Rolling Stone called him "the human drum machine."
They were always great live, so much fun. That song stands the test! Art students make great bands!
I love the campiness!
Live they blew me away. He knew how to use that whip too! He was cracking it over the audience heads.
Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis were art students who came across the idea of de-evolution as a source of humor in the late '60s. After being at the center of the Kent State Massacre in 1970, they got more serious about the idea that humanity was regressing, not evolving. Their earliest works are good examples about proto-punk music that joined the under-current of music from 60s through the 70s before Punk became a defined thing. (also Velvet Underground, MC5, the Stooges, the Bad Brains - even The Who at times) Devo's early video for "Jocko Homo" 1976, puts it out there pretty clearly. Another classic is their deconstructed version of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction."
By the way, the tragedy at Kent State was also witnessed by Chrissie Hynde, who was herself at the birth of punk, but in England where she worked at Marshall McClaren's clothing shop, Sex. She left school after the massacre and went to London to be a musician. Before becoming a success in her own right, she taught the Sex Pistols' Steve Jones to play his guitar right. Chris Butler, who would become a leading member of the band, The Waitresses, was another witness to the attack. And then there is Joe Walsh of the Eagles, who was just visiting Kent from another college on the day of the fateful attack - he also decided to quit school and pursue music.
Just watched Revenge of the Nerds with my 15 year-old! Some parts - you know the ones - gave him pause, but proud of him for being able to see the context and overall love the movie. Poindexter was 100% Devo!! Devo is from my area of Ohio. I can’t describe the balls these guys had to be that weird in that time in that place!
Revenge of the Nerds is a classic
DEVO was my favorite band as a little kid. They came along at a time when I was so desperate to hear anything that sounded different from the classic rock that the radio played endlessly. But since they weren't played on the radio, I remember putting a cassette recorder up to the TV speaker when they played on Saturday Night Live. I think they played Workin' on a Coal Mine, and their cover of The Stones Satisfaction, and I used to listen to those two songs over and over on that crummy cassette recording.
They were so ahead of their time.
One of the best bands ever….50 years and still touring
So glad you dudes are reacting to devo. They are surprisingly great musicians.
DEVO has soooooo many rippin' tunes. Hope you check out more.
These Cat's had SERIOUS chops thought it may not seem like it . They did some really complicated things musically and conceptually . They even made their own keyboards so those sounds are nearly impossible to duplicate . If you haven't yet, check out their cover of "Satisfaction" and pay attention to the beat . It's basically backwards .
How 80's were Devo? They made an animated appearence in a bar scene in the film Heavy Metal performing the song "Working in a Coalmine".😉😁
The also had a film called Human Highway featuring Devo and Neil Young!
"It sounds just like it looks" LOL That's the best description of Devo I've heard heard.
I love this song. Such a great band & they have so much great music.
I grew up on new wave and I know Devo has other songs you can dig. I suggest Girl U Want, Freedom Of Choice, and I think you will be amused at their cover of Satisfaction by Rolling Stones. It's funny how radically they changed it, made it weird, geek futuristic. Fun band and groundbreaking.
Freedom from choice is what you want!
That satisfaction cover was in the movie casino...amazing scene.
Jocko homo is one of my favourites...are we not men?
And weird Al's style parody, dare to be stupid
That cover of Satisfaction is utter shit. They have a bunch of great songs though, i.e. Freedom Of Choice.
@@marioarguello6989 It's a FANTASTIC cover! Totally unique.
When i was a kid i didn’t get this song. When i got into my late 20’s or so I realized how great this song is. It’s Fun
That was a fun throw back!
Q: Are we not Men?
A: We are DEVO
thats the name of an album they put out 25 years too soon. Brillant album.
Devo was very cool 😎 and they moved in unison.
They apparently made the video after the song became a hit - and the storyboard of the video was a reaction to what the mainstream understanding of the song had come to be - a masturbation song and they parodied that perception in the video amongst other things. Interviews they gave at the time Whip It came out said the song was originally inspired by the american author Thomas Pynchon's book Gravity's Rainbow that parodied the can do philosophy that he saw prevalent in american culture at the time. Devo put great emphasis on the videos of their songs, sometimes writing a song to fit a video concept that already had in mind. Other Devo songs and videos you could react to are - Freedom of Choice, Beautiful World, Love Without Anger, Jocko Homo, Satisfaction just to name a few.
The funniest thing about this song is that they're all singing it so seriously! Hahaha! Cracks me up!
Awesome song choice. You must whip it! Rednex vs. Geeks = We all win! This is one of those classics where snyth was just coming into the scene. Over the top? Yes! Classic Tune? Yes !
Fun song, and funny video. The lyrics are good advice, as well.
IT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME!
That song came out when I was in jr high school 😂 I feel old. That and Blondie’s “Heart Of Glass” were my jams
They were unique and innovative! Fun times!
I went to high school with them they lived like a few houses down for me pretty cool
Revolutionary sound and visual.
Their song Freedom Of Choice is a fantastic song as well.
I bought this album...there was a flyer inside where you could order a flowerpot hat!
Energy dome.
the founder has done tons of music for film and tv - my favorites THE RUGRATS :)
If you didn't realize Devo did play on the 1987 revenge of the nerds
Another fun song.
They ought to watch some Primus, after this one. "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver"...
My favourite band of all time. And in this video: guest star Madame Grace Jones and no one is paying attention...
The video is so bizarre that you can't stop smiling.
They did a worldwide concert tour last year.Although Whip It was their only top 40 hit , they've sold millions of albums since 1978
You should check out their music videos for Jocko Homo (1976) I Can't Get No Satisfaction as well
When this first came out I was so musically bigoted I just thought it was nonsense, but it and the band grew on me over the years.
Yes it does grow on you. May I ask what was your preference? Also do you now enjoy many genres ?
@@weaponizedglitter69 I was classic rock all the way and yes, fast forward 40 years, I'm much more diversified now and a lot of the music I hated in the 80's, especially, I've come to appreciate.
I went on a navy ship in 1980 for nine months, this song came out during that time. Remember in Olongapo City P.I. and hearing this song come from every rock bar in town from the local bar bands there.
Now that is 80's
always makes me smile
I love the honest reactions!
You would be surprised if you tried one of their straight rock songs, like "Gates of Steel" or "Mongoloid".
Can anybody be a sinth-punk-rocker, a midlewest redneck band and an intellectual philosopher AT THE SAME TIME?
DEVO didi it
Classic 80s.😉
Yeh. Its still relevant🤘❤️. Really surprised that riff was not sampled
Such a classic 🔥🔥🔥
So hilarious! With a great beat!
It’s TOTALLY revenge of the nerds!❤
They do a wild cover version of (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
Absurdist kind of like a Dadaist painting only in song. It was fun dance band , saw them in clubs several times. Always a fun night . Never saw the video before, I’m of a generation the music had to stand on its own because we were out living our lives not watching tv
"It looks like it sounds." 😄
Devo didn't spend a lot of time in the gym bulking up for this. Or tanning beds. Enjoyed this.
I'm 63. It's fun all over again. EXCEPT the context of what was happening socially wasn't. This commentary on intersubjectivity as children rebel against traditional meaning is nothing short of iconic.
The song comes on ... a party breaks out!!!
You guys are awesome!
❤ Love these guys !!!
I believe it came out the same year MTV started, so nobody knew anything about making music videos. I agree, not the most impressive song but I think the vibe was people liked seeing new, funny stuff that weren't copy and paste sitcoms.
Love the channel guys, keep the jams coming!
I remember being at the Club Earthquake Ethels...the floor would shake towards the end of the night. And i remember this song on full Vodka kamakazi mode...did dance to song it but oh the hangover! whew! lolo.
Crazy video but definitely hard to sit still on this one 😂
The Video Was So Benny Hill Like!! Classic 80s!!
Legends
Good how you guys seem to be really doing your own thing but working together. Respect the guy who didn't get down with that vibe, though. He looks like he's about the same age as me. I get it. Strange time. Thanks for the cool video.
Great point!
Those pot plant red things on their heads is hilarious !!
quizas whip it sea una de las canciones mas "simples" de DEVO, pero en general, tienen un trasfondo mucho mas profundo y hasta filosofico en todo su trabajo. diria que son una de las bandas del post punk con mas perfil contestatario y de critica social y politica, que hay
Loved the song ❤❤❤❤
they wrote and performed the theme song for revenge of the nerds.
The red cup in your hand is perfect.. if inverted lol
FOlks used to pop lock off that song. Devo is IT!! #AkronOH
gotta try Devo "that's good!"
There is a message. You can't run from a problem or you'll never live it down
Silly song but catchy. Mark Mothersbaugh went on to do a lot of movies and tv including The Rugrats Theme
Straight up, Mr CoreyRoy is a good looking man and I'm crushing at 44 haha 😄
Devo are one of the coolest bands ever. Check out New Traditionalists!
trippy nerd rock whips me up good!!!!!!!!
Try another Devo video "That's Good" which MTV Banned because of a French fry flying in a donut and the girl's reaction after. The inuendo
Wow! If only i could say here!
Whip it Good..
devo, short for de-evolution. Although the song is awesome in itself, it actually makes much more sense in context. In my eyes, it's one of the most deceptively simple songs ever written, but it grows more complex every time I listen to it.
Omg, I was 15 or 16 when it came out, I completely forgot that he whipped her clothes off 😂😂😂😂
Mark Mothersbaugh from Devo went on to compose the music for the cartoon show Rugrats on Nickelodeon ... and pretty much every Wes Anderson film.
And Thor Ragnarok
@@hugeeuge810 oh that's awesome - I did not know that.
You should look up his studio Mutato Muzika. It's an awesome building. Think it use to be a dental clinic to the stars in LA.
Through Being Cool is another Devo track is good one too
I haver some fun! Very great reaction guys 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
There's a vídeo that nobody react, I am searching for só longe, and is the funniest vidro ever. 'Yah Mamma' (push the tempo) from Far Boy Slim. 😂😂😂😂😂
Even our bad music was good!
🤘🤘
Well obviously you don't know that Devo is still playing a lot of Big show's few of their members have passed away I've been a fan
When The 🥔 Potatoes are Big and Strong You Must Whip Them
Whip Them Good 😊
Ohh no!!!.... not Devo!!!! , can't believe you guys found them lol
Fun fact: an example of a 43 year old song back then was One O'Clock Jump, by Count Basie (1937). ruclips.net/video/g3JyQnYPkZk/видео.html
The number one song in 1937 was Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing) from the previous year. ruclips.net/video/Z2Z1DWIgfCs/видео.html
Love without anger check that one out by Devo
Please do "Freedom Of Choice".
It's a punky, sneering song with surprisingly scathing lyrics about US consumer culture. Swap out the synths and robot nerd vibe with thrashy guitars and a British accent and it could easily be Sex Pistols, The.
Naturally, it's got a bizarre, funny video too. D-E-V-O!
Oh that Alan, lol.
1979
so fun.. check out Primus Wynona's Bog Brown Beaver -- very much fun
The lead singer has kept the band going. He's the one with the whip. A couple of sons of the original band are now playing in the band. They are currently on tour!
Wrong.
So much misinformation right there 😂
I remember buying the 45 because it was strangely catchy😅
Their whole shtick was nerds from the future. Of course, the joke was their version of the future was what people thought the future would look like in the 50's.
welcome to devo! lol