Bob is my musical idol....solo, Husker, Sugar. More important to me than Bowie, Stones, Clash, Velvets. My wife, son and I all love him. Brings the whole family together.
I've seen Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden, but the loudest concert I ever saw was Bob Mould touring for this album at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. I was in the front row though. It was one of my favorite shows ever.
I should add, protect your ears; I'm over 50 and wish I'd worn ear protection to every show I ever went to. I also play guitar and bass and have not taken the greatest care there either. I have to have some kind of white noise when I go to sleep at night.
Listen to Husker Du as the others mentioned. I'd start with Candy Apple Grey since it's probably their most accessible or the song "Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely". The band was a huge influence on Green Day. They did the punk rock rock opera before American Idiot with Zen Arcade. Green Day covered the song I mentioned above too. Them, Pixies, The Replacements, and Dinosaur Jr. laid the groundwork for 90's alternative and beyond.
This song was the 1st Bob song I ever heard when it was released. I wore this cassette tape out. His music just gets better the older he gets. I wish I could play the guitar like Bob.
I was abused by my father and the people I grew up with. This song first time I heard it gave me hope. I remember the first time I heard it,thank you Bob. I may write you and tell you but thank you for giving me hope
Fantastic! I had opportunity to let Bob know that "Whatever" (Zen Arcade) was the song that saw me through so many dark days!!! Stay strong, its worth it!
I’m glad you said it. It’s criminal that the only alt band of the 80’s to make it really big was R.E.M., meanwhile Husker Du, the Replacements, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc…remained “underground” and supported primarily by hardcore fans. See a Little Light is a perfect Alt-pop song and should have been massive. If it had been released 4 or 5 years later during Alt Rock’s brief mainstream reign, it would have been all over radio and would be considered a classic by more than just people like us.
chefragoo Hopefully some of the young folks that are here thanks to a Netflix soundtrack will go look up the rest of the album. This was definitely the obvious single, but the album is great beginning-to-end. Well, except for maybe "Brasilia Crossed With Trenton" .... never really have got into that track.
@@michaelolson291 I don't mean to be disagreeable (minor quibble), but BCWT is my favorite track on the album! But the whole album is indeed a masterpiece!
I have been to hundreds of concerts of many genres of music but when i saw Bob Mould when he came to Detroit on his first solo tour here you could just not miss his passion and love of playing his music
I'll,never forget seeing him live at a small venue in LA long ago. He went into a zone repeating the refrain, thumping on his guitar with the heel of his hand, sweating ... absolutely loved it
I grew up in the Minneapolis metro area (suburbs) and never got to see Bob Mould play live in the area because I was always playing music in different bands. The problem is we were never good enough to even open a show for Bob! Love your music and hope it never goes away!!!
Workbook is such a great album! Love this song... been reading his book ( See a Little Light ) and going back and listening to everything from Husker Du, Sugar and now... Bob Mould is the best!
Listen, there's music in the air I heard your voice coming from somewhere But look how much we've grown Well, I guess I should have known As the years go by, they take their toll on you Think of all the things we wanted to do And all the words we said yesterday Well, that's a long time ago You didn't think I'd really go now Are you waiting? I know why You're already saying goodbye Are you ready? I know why I see a little light I know you will I can see it in your eyes I know you still care But if you want me to go You should just say so (Chorus) Are you waiting? I know why You're already saying goodbye Are you ready? I know why I see a little light I know you will I can see it in your eyes I know you still care I see a little light I know you will I can see it in your eyes Ah, ah, ah, ooh (Chorus x3
Bob, I saw you many years ago in Madison, Wisconsin. It was just you and a guitar. One of my favorite shows ever. My ex husband brought Workbook to my house for our first dinner date. And this song made me cry in a good way. So beautiful. Thank you for it.
He’s at summerfest tomm and it’s the last day so it’s free. I’m in Madison also so just letting you know just in case it helps. I lost my husband 2 months ago, but your comment reminded me of him. So passing along some love.
I think its funny and cute that the show introduced some teens to a few well known 80s songs like Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." But I can't blame anyone for not previously being aware of Bob Mould. He's one of the lead singers of a post-punk/hardcore band from the 80s called Husker Du, which some have heard of, and they're a legend in the alternative rock scene, but they're certainly not a super widely recognized band. So a solo track by one of the singers from said band is even more obscure. But I'm very glad that you found this song. Very good show too.
I'm almost 40 but for some reason I waited until about two months ago to start listening to Husker Du. That led me to sugar which led me to Bob's later solo work and then to this song. What a fantastic career by a guy whose music I hadn't even heard until two months ago. Makes me wonder what else is out there that I've never heard of.
I'm just going to say how much I love this song and how my favorite live performance was you with an acoustic guitar on a stool and it was the loudest thing. Also, it was very beautiful.
I love how a new show, "13 Reasons Why," takes a much older song (from 1989) and finds a whole new audience. Same with Selena's cover of "Only You" and countless other songs that started the New Wave sound of the 80s. (Cure, Alarm, Joy Division, etc. the music makes the show) Looking forward to Season 2.
I remember this song when it first came out. I am a big Husker Dü fan, when the band split up, I followed Bob’s solo stuff and into his band “Sugar”. He’s a talented genius. If you like this, you’ll love his other stuff, especially “Sugar”
I'm a old metalheads but when I pop my sugar CDs in the car stereo I instantly think I can sing and make a complete idiot of.myself at the traffic light. So if you see an old.man in a work truck singing Panama Hotel at the traffic light as loud as he can, that's me!
charles popp i was connected to Bob via MySpace years ago and i sent him a message that his music and the way he plays guitar inspired my musical life and my guitar playing. He wrote back and said thank you for your kind words and that he appreciated my message very much. Such a kind guy. So don't be shy and write him.
As someone who has only recently discovered Husker Du and the lyrical workings Bob Mould, I got a really special feeling when this played at the end of 13 Reasons.
I remember years ago watching the first season of thirteen reasons why. The end of the first season this score plays and I literally typed in a few words from the lyrics then bam I found it. Crazy how 6 1/2 years later and here I am again listening to this once again. Not to mention I only like the newer generation rap because I’m a youngin
I can't believe it's been almost 3 decades since I was introduced to this song at the Metro in chicago. Fuck I'm getting old. Still a great song though.
We are all to never succumb to despair, but thank God for heaven though, and the not so little light up there...where you and owl be ALive for a blissful eternity, with no regrets , nor ever looking back of course...Shema!!!
I would never normally respond to a random message while listening to youtube... but I too feel that "we built this city" is maybe the finest example of sell out horrible rock... and often use it as an example of what is wrong.... your comment left me laughing out loud on a Monday morning... not an easy thing in Detroit...Cheers..
BTW, a lot of people correctly note the "Who" inspiration for the sound of this song. It's actually better than any of Townsend's solo material - but check out "Slit Skirts" for a similar feel. This is a better song than "Slit Skirts" but listen to them back to back anyway.
Just finished his book, which was illuminating, to say the least...I remember how disappointed I was with this record when it was first released, still under the spell of Husker, but the years have been kind to it. Keep evolving, Bob, you're in the pantheon.
Listen, there's music in the air I heard your voice, coming from somewhere But look how much we've grown I guess I should have knownAs the years go by, they take their toll on you Think of all the things we wanted to do And all the words we said yesterday That's a long time ago You didn't think I'd really go, now Are you waiting? (I know why) You're already saying goodbye Are you ready? (I know why)I see a little light, I know you will I can see it in your eyes, I know you still care But if you want me to go You should just say so
...all the childhood plans you made with friends from whom you said you would never ever part with. You KNEW they were going to happen...but someone, somewhere changed their mind.
ignoring his forays into 'electronica', everything bob's done has been neglected commercially, yet it's all been brilliant from the huskers to solo and sugar. the man to whom nirvana and pixies owe a huge debt for laying the groundwork for their successes.
This is such a great track, I think REV-105 in Minneapolis played it and thanks to Mary Lucia at 89.3 The Current I think it is sometimes either referred to or occasionally played on air.
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Bob is my musical idol....solo, Husker, Sugar. More important to me than Bowie, Stones, Clash, Velvets. My wife, son and I all love him. Brings the whole family together.
Who is here because this song is still as delightful as it was in the 80's?
Works for me.
Me
I've seen Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden, but the loudest concert I ever saw was Bob Mould touring for this album at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. I was in the front row though. It was one of my favorite shows ever.
The loudest band I ever heard was Tragically Hip At Coyotes in Tucson Az. I swear my ears ringed for hours after. Miss ya Gord.
I should add, protect your ears; I'm over 50 and wish I'd worn ear protection to every show I ever went to. I also play guitar and bass and have not taken the greatest care there either. I have to have some kind of white noise when I go to sleep at night.
I went to a music festival recently. Metallica’s decibel output is toned down compared to other bands.
I thought the Letterman appearance was almost too loud. Almost 😏
I'm going to see him in concert next October. Should I bring ear plugs?
This song has a maturity to it in that it's wistful, bittersweet; but also expresses the joy of being alive. An all-time classic.
13 Reasons why had such a good taste in music...
omg you need to go listen to his earlier band, husker du. right now. go!!
@@dasein23asmr67, I totally agree--Husker Du is one band that practically defined 80s music for me...
Listen to Husker Du as the others mentioned. I'd start with Candy Apple Grey since it's probably their most accessible or the song "Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely". The band was a huge influence on Green Day. They did the punk rock rock opera before American Idiot with Zen Arcade. Green Day covered the song I mentioned above too. Them, Pixies, The Replacements, and Dinosaur Jr. laid the groundwork for 90's alternative and beyond.
Bob has such a natural way with a melody and a wistful lyric.
This song was the 1st Bob song I ever heard when it was released. I wore this cassette tape out. His music just gets better the older he gets. I wish I could play the guitar like Bob.
agreed 100%
He is a genius
My first date with my ex-husband he brought this beautiful album. It's probably the best thing he gave me.
I was abused by my father and the people I grew up with. This song first time I heard it gave me hope. I remember the first time I heard it,thank you Bob. I may write you and tell you but thank you for giving me hope
Stay strong brother!!! You are not alone or forgotten!!!
Fantastic! I had opportunity to let Bob know that "Whatever" (Zen Arcade) was the song that saw me through so many dark days!!! Stay strong, its worth it!
Venture to say one of the most underrated songs in music history. There I said it .
I’m glad you said it. It’s criminal that the only alt band of the 80’s to make it really big was R.E.M., meanwhile Husker Du, the Replacements, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc…remained “underground” and supported primarily by hardcore fans. See a Little Light is a perfect Alt-pop song and should have been massive. If it had been released 4 or 5 years later during Alt Rock’s brief mainstream reign, it would have been all over radio and would be considered a classic by more than just people like us.
Workbook is a great album. Hands down.
It's a bummer Husker Du fans want to argue about it.
This song sucks so hard lol the guitars are weak, the drums suck and the vocal is corny af
Agreed!!
@@mnmade9062 The Smiths? 🙂
This song saved me long before 13 reasons. I heard it and then listened to Black Sheets and came out of my darkness. Bob thank you.
Me too. It's still saving me today.
People actually talking shit about this song 20+ years after? Get a freaking job. This album is a masterpiece.
chefragoo Hopefully some of the young folks that are here thanks to a Netflix soundtrack will go look up the rest of the album. This was definitely the obvious single, but the album is great beginning-to-end. Well, except for maybe "Brasilia Crossed With Trenton" .... never really have got into that track.
You're goddamn right.
@@michaelolson291 I don't mean to be disagreeable (minor quibble), but BCWT is my favorite track on the album! But the whole album is indeed a masterpiece!
Bobs big MTV pop moment, and it doesn't suck, HOW DOES HE DO THAT???? I fucking LOVE Bob Mould.
I have been to hundreds of concerts of many genres of music but when i saw Bob Mould when he came to Detroit on his first solo tour here you could just not miss his passion and love of playing his music
Tony has nice taste in music
Or he turns on the radio at the right time... but yeah, other times he did.
Eric Lamar he could've changed the station but he didn't cause he liked these kind of songs
Ah touche
what do you mean by other times he did?
So true because he has chosen "The night we met" at Liberty's party 👌💯❤
On repeat since yesterday !!!… absolutely brilliant !
I'll,never forget seeing him live at a small venue in LA long ago. He went into a zone repeating the refrain, thumping on his guitar with the heel of his hand, sweating ... absolutely loved it
Bob your tunes were the soundtrack of GenX... especially those of us who attended college in the Twin Cities in the late 80s.
25 YEARS! HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG?! SNOW ON THE ROOF BUT FIRE IN THE FURNACE...ROARING, NUCLEAR!
One of my favorite songs of all time!
Absolutely top 20 for me
I grew up in the Minneapolis metro area (suburbs) and never got to see Bob Mould play live in the area because I was always playing music in different bands. The problem is we were never good enough to even open a show for Bob! Love your music and hope it never goes away!!!
What’s stopping you seeing him play now?
@@VanielDeeform he doesn’t seem to be touring at the moment. 😎
Workbook, in my opinion, is one of the best albums ever.
Workbook is such a great album! Love this song... been reading his book ( See a Little Light ) and going back and listening to everything from Husker Du, Sugar and now... Bob Mould is the best!
me too.
Me too, four years later!
Black sheets of Rain is good too.
Nope. I'm here because I've been a fan for decades. But whatever brings you here... It's good with me.
Listen, there's music in the air
I heard your voice coming from somewhere
But look how much we've grown
Well, I guess I should have known
As the years go by, they take their toll on you
Think of all the things we wanted to do
And all the words we said yesterday
Well, that's a long time ago
You didn't think I'd really go now
Are you waiting? I know why
You're already saying goodbye
Are you ready? I know why
I see a little light
I know you will
I can see it in your eyes
I know you still care
But if you want me to go
You should just say so
(Chorus)
Are you waiting? I know why
You're already saying goodbye
Are you ready? I know why
I see a little light
I know you will
I can see it in your eyes
I know you still care
I see a little light
I know you will
I can see it in your eyes
Ah, ah, ah, ooh
(Chorus x3
Reminds me of summertime when I was like 19-20 yrs. Old. Such great music back then
In love since 1984 zen arcade❤😊!!!!
I totally transcends on a level where you first heard it.
Understanding is depth and then resolution is knowing
So much musical talent came out of the Twin Cities back then.
Jeff Morse so true:/
Especially the Replacements
Not many better than Bob for me. Brilliant
This is a tremendously well-written song. Love it.
Bob, I saw you many years ago in Madison, Wisconsin. It was just you and a guitar. One of my favorite shows ever. My ex husband brought Workbook to my house for our first dinner date. And this song made me cry in a good way. So beautiful. Thank you for it.
He’s at summerfest tomm and it’s the last day so it’s free. I’m in Madison also so just letting you know just in case it helps. I lost my husband 2 months ago, but your comment reminded me of him. So passing along some love.
Amy I don't live in the US anymore. I'm sorry for your loss girl. Bless.
@amy greenburg I always come back for this beautiful song. I hope you are doing well.
@@amygreenberg3286I'm listening again and hoping you are doing well.
Thank you, 13 Reasons Why, for showing me this amazing song
I think its funny and cute that the show introduced some teens to a few well known 80s songs like Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." But I can't blame anyone for not previously being aware of Bob Mould. He's one of the lead singers of a post-punk/hardcore band from the 80s called Husker Du, which some have heard of, and they're a legend in the alternative rock scene, but they're certainly not a super widely recognized band. So a solo track by one of the singers from said band is even more obscure. But I'm very glad that you found this song. Very good show too.
I have to thank 120 Minutes.
omg you need to go listen to his earlier band, husker du. right now. go!!
I'm almost 40 but for some reason I waited until about two months ago to start listening to Husker Du. That led me to sugar which led me to Bob's later solo work and then to this song. What a fantastic career by a guy whose music I hadn't even heard until two months ago. Makes me wonder what else is out there that I've never heard of.
Ween
Swell
Spiderland by Slint and the band Low.
Minutemen and Nomeansno
What are the songs you covered on poison years was a song by an English rocker folk musician named Richard Thompson. He's got a lot of amazing music
I'm just going to say how much I love this song and how my favorite live performance was you with an acoustic guitar on a stool and it was the loudest thing. Also, it was very beautiful.
Rock radio will never be same as the New Rock Alt formats of the 90’s, where I found the music of Bob and Sugar among others. Damn I miss the 90’s. ✌️
I love how a new show, "13 Reasons Why," takes a much older song (from 1989) and finds a whole new audience. Same with Selena's cover of "Only You" and countless other songs that started the New Wave sound of the 80s. (Cure, Alarm, Joy Division, etc. the music makes the show) Looking forward to Season 2.
Me too
I remember this song when it first came out. I am a big Husker Dü fan, when the band split up, I followed Bob’s solo stuff and into his band “Sugar”. He’s a talented genius. If you like this, you’ll love his other stuff, especially “Sugar”
I'm a old metalheads but when I pop my sugar CDs in the car stereo I instantly think I can sing and make a complete idiot of.myself at the traffic light. So if you see an old.man in a work truck singing Panama Hotel at the traffic light as loud as he can, that's me!
Tilted probably the best song ever written.
Sugar is absolutely incredible
Bob has got me through a lot of tough times in my life. I so want to let him known especially after reading his bio but I am scared to do so.
charles popp me too!
charles popp i was connected to Bob via MySpace years ago and i sent him a message that his music and the way he plays guitar inspired my musical life and my guitar playing. He wrote back and said thank you for your kind words and that he appreciated my message very much. Such a kind guy. So don't be shy and write him.
Bob doesnt look that dangerous but appearances can deceive
Bob, I know you I am from NE Philly but have relocated to South Jersey, love you.
This song brings me back to sitting in the back of my dad's car as a kid, listening to songs like this on a cd.
Great song. It reminds of XTC a little bit.
Yes! Similar phrasing to Andy Partridge. And same label.
I've always thought this was a great song, but recently I've come to think it's one of the best songs
This guy was way ahead of his time. I'm glad he scored with sugar.
So severely underrated, how does the only have 656k views?????? Most good things in this world are not sure why I’m surprised
Was never a big fan of videos, but this timeless song and video
I love husker, bob, sugar, and bob. an excellent songwriter
Bob Mould and Husker Du changed my life forever all those years ago...
Why did this silly earworm of a song pop into my noggin out of nowhere after nearly 30 years? Not that I'm complaining or anything. Good 'un, Bob.
bob was my childhood idol
+Barbara Corzo mine too)
As someone who has only recently discovered Husker Du and the lyrical workings Bob Mould, I got a really special feeling when this played at the end of 13 Reasons.
How am I just barely finding this? I've been listening to Husker Du for years now; I never thought to look up any of his solo stuff.
I wish that my 18 year old self appreciated this...
Bob Mould is one of the best.
Great song, great video. Classic Bob Mould!
His voice is so good.
Reminds me of Pete Townshend
Great to see so many new Bob Mould fans. Guy's a genius.
I remember years ago watching the first season of thirteen reasons why. The end of the first season this score plays and I literally typed in a few words from the lyrics then bam I found it. Crazy how 6 1/2 years later and here I am again listening to this once again. Not to mention I only like the newer generation rap because I’m a youngin
I can't believe it's been almost 3 decades since I was introduced to this song at the Metro in chicago. Fuck I'm getting old. Still a great song though.
The song that made me forgive Bob for going solo!
We are all to never succumb to despair, but thank God for heaven though, and the not so little light up there...where you and owl be ALive for a blissful eternity, with no regrets , nor ever looking back of course...Shema!!!
The song like buzzed in my head even after the E13 ended.
Masterpiece
I really like Bob Mold....Been following him for along time. Husker Du and Sugar too...K.A.S
I would never normally respond to a random message while listening to youtube... but I too feel that "we built this city" is maybe the finest example of sell out horrible rock... and often use it as an example of what is wrong.... your comment left me laughing out loud on a Monday morning... not an easy thing in Detroit...Cheers..
Still an amazing song.
RIOT FEST CHICAGO - It would be nice to see him whip this out this weekend.
Awesome memories of this song, Bob, 80's alt, and my time in the US Navy. Love it!
pulled this from way back in my head...Bob's voice made the connection, the synapses met , , , wow! Just wonderful!
I Love this song so much, i can't explain.
ALT MUSIC AT IT*S BEST!
I just found this song again after hearing it once long time ago, If you laid this on a frozen heart and it don't crack Time to hit the bricks!
I love this Song! !
I lost touch with Bob Mould's music after Husker Du broke up in the 1980s, but this is good stuff - glad to reconnect.
BTW, a lot of people correctly note the "Who" inspiration for the sound of this song. It's actually better than any of Townsend's solo material - but check out "Slit Skirts" for a similar feel. This is a better song than "Slit Skirts" but listen to them back to back anyway.
Beautiful song...so underated!
and all the words we said yesterday....well, that's a long time ago.
Bob Mould the goat of alternative rock!
a song for the current times....God bless you, Bob!
Still listening to this awesome song!!!
Thank you, 13 Reasons Why!
^_^ same for me
esa cancion me llego al alma en el episodio final
Sobre todo cuando ves ese Mustang precioso conducido por Tony y llevando a Sky, Clay y su novio. La piel de gallina...
Chikondi Love Madimbo yeah
First time I've ever seen the first comment on a video as a reference
Just finished his book, which was illuminating, to say the least...I remember how disappointed I was with this record when it was first released, still under the spell of Husker, but the years have been kind to it. Keep evolving, Bob, you're in the pantheon.
I saw Bob perform a set at Finsbury Park 1993, he finished by Leaving his guitar propped against his amp feeding back.
Awesome soundtrack. Nicely placed around an awesome but disturbing series.
Workbook is a great album.
This is 90s before the 90s how is that possible 🙆🏻♂️
One of the songs that got me through the pandemic.
13 reason why ... awesome song and wonderful serie
Sad and nice that a TV show brought most of you here. Explore music. There is a lot a beautiful music out there. You have to search for it.
all you 13 reasons why people, omg you need to go listen to his earlier band, husker du. right now. go!!
Absolutely right, Tom...Husker Du ROCKS
This song is it... there is nothing more....
For
MISS REBECCA
THE TOP OWL
HOOT! HOOT!🦉
This sounds like Sugar and I fucking love it!❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Listen, there's music in the air
I heard your voice, coming from somewhere
But look how much we've grown
I guess I should have knownAs the years go by, they take their toll on you
Think of all the things we wanted to do
And all the words we said yesterday
That's a long time ago
You didn't think I'd really go, now
Are you waiting? (I know why)
You're already saying goodbye
Are you ready? (I know why)I see a little light, I know you will
I can see it in your eyes, I know you still care
But if you want me to go
You should just say so
...all the childhood plans you made with friends from whom you said you would never ever part with. You KNEW they were going to happen...but someone, somewhere changed their mind.
ignoring his forays into 'electronica', everything bob's done has been neglected commercially, yet it's all been brilliant from the huskers to solo and sugar. the man to whom nirvana and pixies owe a huge debt for laying the groundwork for their successes.
So many memories can't believe it's 30 years ago. Love all his work Husker Du,Sugar solo work. Rick Beato brought me back here on his
Everything Music Channel
This makes me feel hopeful and sad at the same time...
Ahhhh..... THAT'S why I like it so!
This is such a great track, I think REV-105 in Minneapolis played it and thanks to Mary Lucia at 89.3 The Current I think it is sometimes either referred to or occasionally played on air.
I watched the premiere of this video on 120minutes on MTV way back when. Great song!
magical song. Viva bob
cannot wait for season 2!!
it's nice all these kids discovering such a great artist thanks to 13 reasons why
♡♡ happy 35th! anniversary, See a Little Light ♡♡
I can see it in your eyes, I know you still care....