Pulp - Common People [REACTION]
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I love the build up of disdain in the lyrics and tone in this. It starts with an element of humour but changes throughout the song to a tone of scorn.
Doesn't it. This version is better than the radio version, I just wish there was a longer version to go into anger. Weirdly, the Shatner version has that,.
@@FellUpAndDown The speed reflects anger.
You, yourself should do a reaction video, your take on the song is excellent. Especially the build up of disdain!
Glad you went with the studio version. Alot of versions cut the verse starting with 'like a dog lying in the corner' which has some of the best most biting lyrics of the whole song.
I’m glad that decision panned out. I just wanted to make sure I got the full song experience.
Spot on. 'Cos everybody hates a tourist, especially one who thinks it's all such a laugh.
You are spot on. It's the crux of the song in my mind... it's biting and nasty.. and I have a suspicion that's why it's excised from the video...too real.
Considered by many to be THE top Britpop anthem.
Voted it I heard.
I'd agree with that
I am the man who stays home and does the dishes :)
Totally agree, but I still prefer Disco 2000. Just me I guess lol.
This is a Working Class anthem here in the UK. Try listening to the live version
I agree with you .... that line "Laugh along even though they're laughing at you,
and the stupid things that you do, because you think that poor is cool." is one of the best ever ...
What I really love about this track is how the instrumental side of things is basically the same the whole song - except it becomes more and more aggressive. Far too many tracks get labelled as 'anthemic', but this really does deserve that accolade.
It's always so interesting to see this particular Pulp song, so 90s and British in so many ways, still has resonance not just here in the UK, but right across the globe. The album it came from - Different Class - is all about the peculiarities of the British class system, but in reality the same disparities and deep, dark resentments occur in similar ways in every other country. It's so British in its references, and yet so universal because income gaps and the expectations (or lack thereof) of life that comes with them are the same everywhere. We all seem to have the struggling classes for whom nothing is ever certain, and the clueless wealthy types who like to slum for fun, and 'will never understand' the true experience of being poor and extremely limited in your options, or the deep well of resentment it causes.
My first language is Spanish. So I didn’t understand one word back then. But the song itself is so good and it was so popular back then.
Class is unfortunately a massive issue in the UK.
It is indeed a perfect song, and was THE anthem of the 90s in the UK.
A perfect marriage of pop melody, incredibly profound lyrics and a perfect performance. Truly, a pop song for the ages.
Random fact - St Martin's College (which Jarvis Cocker really did attend) was the venue for the first ever Sex Pistols gig. I'm always reminded of this song in places like Cambodia and Vietnam, where you often have these backpackers claiming they are "living like a local", eating in cheap places because it's a good instagram opportunity and they can enjoy playing at being a poor person - not realising for one second that the locals would love to eat in those expensive restaurant etc, that they shun.
This is an absolute all-time classic that still holds up musically as well as lyrically. There are some absolutely killer live versions out there
I think this was the best single of the 90’s
It just motors along and the lyric is stunning
Love the fact that you really got this track and took the time to look over the lyrics and made astute comments about them. So many other reviewers just say something like cool song and lyrics and leave it at that. You definitely have just earned a new subscriber and my respect.
I appreciate that!
It doesn't need to be labelled as political... So don't worry. Most people are working class and this is an anthem for the working class.
Commenting because you deserve more views if your reviews are like this, if this is your style. It was, as your channel name suggests, an actual review. I have seen a few 'reactions' to this particular song recently but yours is the only one that seemed to actually go into things more and actually discuss the song. It seems many reaction channels just watch a video but they don't add anything, let alone anything meaningful, or insightful, or that provides opportunity for discourse. It seems that "yeah, I like that, ok, next" is about as much feedback as some channels provide.
You definitely seem to have grasped the song, which is a fantastic and biting piece of social commentary on the class system, that I believe holds true today as much as ever, and in that sense this track does feel timeless, 25 years later and it is pertinent as ever. I like how the song builds as it does, with the increasing feeling of contempt or disdain at first creeping into Jarvis Cocker's voice and by the end almost spat, that harsh bitter truth.
Glad you chose this version as I think the official video for whatever reason leaves out that whole verse about like a dog in the corner.
This song is indeed very popular, at least here in UK, but I don't think Pulp ever really became big overseas, not in N America I don't think. Which is a shame as they have some great songs.
I will check out some of your other videos, if they are like this in style and presentation it should be some good watching
I give you 2 thumbs up, first time watching one of your reactions and just LOVE that you really did get it...
Thank you 😊I appreciate your kind words.
This is the best reaction I’ve seen to this song on RUclips. You got it and understood it straight away, the song is still so relevant today especially where I live
John squire of the stone roses broke his arm before Glastonbury and so stone roses pulled out. Glastonbury offered (at short notice) the headlining set on I think the Friday night at Glastonbury to Pulp. They stole the show.
also see William Shatner's cover of it (with Ben Folds and Joe Jackson) - surprisingly good
Just can’t keep James T out the news!!
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I'm sensing that your reactions are different than the others on here.
Tbh it's more like an analysis than simply just a reaction. Love it. I have subscribed.
You're good at speaking and there's a genuineness to the things you say. Makes for a very enjoyable reaction and review.
in britain 'common' means poor or working class.
Superb review of the correct extended version of the song. Did not interrupt the song at any point all the way through. Thank you. This song is the anthem of the British common people. All about class tourism, and how these wealthy idiots from a privileged background can never know what it is actually like to be a common person because they never experience the trials, tribulations, and struggle that common people suffer throughout their lives. Common people have no escape plan, no way out.
I think this song is as relevant in 2024 as it was when it was released.
William Shatner, the actor, made a cover of this.
so bad, its brilliant
One of my favourite bands from the 90's. Seen them live a few times and they were brilliant, Jarvis was such a great performer. Their first big album "His n Hers" has some really good tracks...Babies for one. They tended to cover working class and very down to earth subjects. Similar to the Arctic Monkey's who are also from Sheffield!
I got about halfway through a couple other reaction videos to this song. You're the first one who actually understands what it's about. It's funny to see someone listen to this song for the first time and they're siding with the Greek girl basically.
Thank you for being smarter than that.
I’ve watched at least ten reaction videos to this song and yours is BY FAR the most thoughtful and insightful!
Well done!
Right?!
One of my all time favourites. Cool to watch you discover it and relive my first time ❤
From my home town of Sheffield just like Arctic Monkeys 😁.
One of the top 10 or 20 best pop/rock songs of the 90s for sure.
Great song that highlights the class devide in the UK. It's from a fantastic album called Different Class. This song is the song that defined a Britpop era in the 1990's
For so long I swear not reading the lyrics I kept thinking he said, "they will bite you never warn you look out THE TAIL IS NOT UP' which kind of works too. Really chuffed that you dug it, man. Pulp were such a part of my growing up in the UK in the 90s drinking in indie clubs and dancing really badly.
'I Spy' is a great track from Pulp worth reacting to 👍
you got right into that . like most ppl back in the day ..
Thoughtful man. Subscribed!
The stone roses … who were huge at the time … dropped out of Glastonbury and Pulp jumped in at the last moment to great acclaim.
The Stone Roses… What a band… 🥰
Oasis & Blue were bigger bands but Different Class was the best record...
Blur even!
@@jasonstevens1481 I knew who you meant Jason :-)
@@jasonstevens1481 'All Rise' Jason 😆
The irony of this song getting a riotous reception at Glastonbury - the venue of choice for the upper middle-class know-nothing brat.
Common people for me is the anthem of the era, and Jarvis is probably the only performer with the personality to make it work.
Love your understanding of this song mate! One of my favs. i ALSO had a housemate when this came out...who got a box of fine wine every month! LOL
Recommend reviewing Making plans for Nigel by XTC - the flip side of the same coin.
You should react to Sparks- This town ain’t big enough for the two of us . Fabulous 70’s nostalgia.
There is a film doing the rounds of their lives which is very good. Enjoy!( you remind me of the lead singer of Foo Fighters DG). Greetings from Manchester UK
I’d love to see you do a review of Swamp Thing by The Chameleons - another one of my favourites from back in the day.
Forget oasis forget blure pulb were the best band of 90's
Pulp, Oasis, Blur and Manic Street Preachers were all great but give me Suede anyday.
Studio version is so much better, also the song itself increases in tempo as the anger and scorn increases. Quite unusual for songs to do that.
Also, check out the William Shatner version, I'm sure someone has probably said that before but his "spoken" version has a lot of the anger in it.
came from your video reviewing “Human Sadness” by the Voidz and immediately followed. now your reviewing another of my favorite songs!! so epic you’re awesome man
Thank you for the follow! I hope I do more music you'll enjoy in the future.
Pulp are reforming to play concerts next year. Spread the word.
I like the songs you review! Eclectic, neat stuff.
Best song from the 90s from the best band of the 90s
They're pretty great! I can't wait to hear more from them!
That song stands up with the best of LCD soundsyatem
It definitely has that similar, biting sarcasm.
It is a scathing take down of the British class system and the utter hopelessness of the working class, being used by the middle class and upper class for tourism. Ironically Pulp are lumped in with the ‘Brit pop’ era but there is a subtle hint here, the video mimics Blur’s ‘Parklife’ and for a reason, Blur were middle class southerners, Jarvis and Pulp grew up in working class northern England. When you read between the lines you can see that Jarvis was pointing out that Blur were also tourists.
"Disco 2000" is also a catchy great song
Great reaction 👏👍
Thank you 🙌
The Stone Roses' guitarist John Squire had broken his collarbone mountain biking so the stonies couldnt play, Pulp played instead i beleive.
Pulp & Blur 2 main Brit pop bands of 90s.
There is actually an hour-long BBC documentary about the song - ruclips.net/video/h3wUANrCwmU/видео.html
Wan to sleep with common people like you... but she didn't... understand THAT IS SOME NEXT LEVEL HUMOUR!!!
This request has just earned you a new subscriber 🤘🤘 ty bro
Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed it.
I like how you analyse the lyrics at the end. Not many do that who I follow 👍
Thank you!
And you'll dance and drink and screw cause there's nothin' else to do ! Love that line !
Easily one of the best songs from the 90’s “BritPop” era.
Other songs I'd recommend by Pulp are Mile End and Sorted For E's and Whizz
The Stone Roses blew out last minute, Pulp was drafted in as replacement headliners.
Love this song, which is based on a true life experience of Jarvis and a rich girl at uni, as far as I am aware. Disco 2000 was great as well.
you should check out 'James-Sit Down' as another Britpop anthem of that period that like this is poppy etc, but really fully of angst and very meaningful lyrics.
Sit Down is not a britpop anthem. It was released in 1989, long before the britpop era.
@@philscott1880 It was the 1991 re-release that saw it resonate and get popularity. It may have been released a couple of years before the Britpop era, it was a staple track played right across the 90's
@@peadarruane6582 All of that is true. It still doesn't make it a 'Britpop anthem' though. Plenty of staple tracks played all across the 90s weren't Britpop.
@@philscott1880 I guess as the Big Lebowski would say... well that's like your opinion man.... Funny thing though... according to the Journos at NME, Common People is their favourite Britpop song of all time, saying "Its outing at Glasto 1995 became the single most unifying moment of the decade." The reader's only had it at the 6th best Britpop song of all time.
However the readers over at Rolling Stone rated it the best Britpop song of all time.
I've not listened to this band before. I'm hearing Bowie.
Britpop was a invention by the British music press, who were bored to tears with most American grunge bands in the early nineties..... Was Britpop better than Grunge? Probably not, but it created a handful of great songs and one or two much respected bands..... Check out ''Blur'' and ''Song 2'' for their send up of grunge...
It was already happening before it got the name. It didn't really make sense as a category, blur, oasis and ocean colour scene were really different aesthetics and outlooks
@@stevecarter8810 and Blur's sound and style accomodated to fit in with 94/95. Before that they were 'Shoegaze'- "There's No Other Way" being a prime example of that subgenre.
Amazing live band.
Bit late to this but can I suggest you watch them at doing this at Reading festival 2011. Shows just how huge they and this song are.
Shatner does a fantastic cover of this song with Joe Jackson. Its so good, my wife considers it better than the original.
I guess I've only heard the Shatner version and assumed he was doing guest vocals on the original. Very disappointed he didn't show up here.
This was shown in films like Roman Holliday. Films nsuch as Up The Junction.
You need to see Pulp perform this live, and they're still doing it now. .as of last week at UK festivals. Sadly Jarvis never sings the last verse you get on this album track, this verse not being on the 7" version, but he's a real force of nature live, and one of music's best front men in my opinion.
i saw them at cardiff and they performed the whole song including that “dog lying in the corner” verse
I never knew Luke Wilson had a youtube channel :p
You should check out disco 2000 and E's and wizz by pulp aswell
11.20 think you did read the lyric a bit wrong , it is not that she does not want to sleep with him, but that he is becoming really pissed off that she is clearly viewing him as some sociological experiment , like watching monkeys at the zoo. "Why should I give this rich b*tc h what she wants? She has got everything she wants her entire life! " the song picks up pace and energy with the protagonists mounting rage and disgust.
I never checked... but I always had the sneaking suspicion that the beat accelerates slightly during the song...
Highly recommend you check out A.M. 180 by Grandaddy
It’s a song very relevant today, rich social justice warriors kidding on they understand how life is for everyone else
I would love to see you react to “Monster” by NOFX. From the musical Home Street Home
It was very much part of the Brit Pop culture and may not have been a massive hit in the US
You should really look at the live Reading Festival version 2011
i was almost crucified when i told a british person i hadn’t heard this before
Hi Ewok, have you listened to this track again since your review?
I have! I love this song! It’s in my regular rotation and I know all the words now lol
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You know you're poor when a rum and coke is an "expensive" drink that you can only have if someone else buys it for you.
Not sure if you've listened to Gorillaz but check out some of their stuff if not. Maybe 'Fire Coming Out Of The Monkeys Head' as very few start there. You can move on to Dare, Feel Good Inc, Dirty Harry, etc if you want to hear more.
You should listen to ‘there she goes’ by the la’s
Please do Beastie Boys - Pass The Mic
I don’t even remember pulp being a big part of the Britpop movement, all I can remember is that Jarvis cocker was a bit of a nutter, he invaded the stage when Michael Jackson was being awarded with an award at the Brit Awards. Kind of hurt his career I would say, cause he had some awesome songs listening back.
When MJs security locked him in a room, comedian Bob Mortimer (a solicitor before moving to comedy) managed to get to see Jarvis acting as his legal counsel.
He asked "what's happened?" expecting to hear how Jarvis had assaulted MJ.
Jarvis just said "I showed Michael my bottom."
You must be very young or very old if you can't remember Pulp being part of Britpop. Too many, they WERE Britpop.
@@dogstar75 Haha that whole situation is unreal. I'd love to have been a fly on the wall
should have watched the video
Jarvis Cocker and Alex Turner (Arctic monkeys) hail from the same place.
And so many other great bands: Human League, Heaven 17, Richard Hawley, Def Leopard to name but a few. Sheffield's contribution to the UK music scene is imo one the UKs most under publicised treasures.
@@rw4956 Absolutely agree. I didn't mean to neglect all those bands. I'll throw in Joe Cocker and ABC for good measure (lol), but this site seems to have reacted to a lot of the AM's stuff.
I attended Sheffield Uni' and I loved the music scene. At the students union. The local pubs. down at the Lead mill and the raves in the abandoned industrial units. Absolutely loved it.
@@dougoneill7266 my wife was a lecturer at Uni of Sheff, former exec at WARP music and owner of Republic. It’s a small world. And yes, Joe Cocker!!
This is so sad cause we live it
and your now listen to in the cold Room
Don't be a Div ya wally
Bored rich kids getting their kicks from the unprivileged, again.
Rumour is "she" is the current wife of the Greek finance minister...
Video version of the song loses a whole verse and loses some of the venom for these fucking tousists.
"Slum touristm" I like that. So true I suppose.