It is surprising. They were much better than many bands of this genre and seemed like they’d go all the way. I was in a cover band with Bret in college and really had no idea how good or serious he was.
I saw the Badless on my birthday, April 22, 1995. They played at the Chameleon Night Club. After their show I helped them carry their equipment out, then their drummer invited me back with them to have some beers. I still have Ron Simasek's used drum stick. It was a fun night!
I went to school and did sports with with band member Bret Alexander,one of the nicest and most talented guys you would ever meet.Always rooted for this band.they were real good
Me too! I was in grad school, had to spend 15 hours a week looking thru a microscope at salt marsh mud samples, picking out tiny animals with tweezers...would put this & a Counting Crows CD on & listen to 'em over & over & over & over &....saved most of my sanity!
The Badlees played in my hometown alot Reading PA, n a group called 78West/FireTribe lead singer singer was Robert Reilly. They opened for them a few times. The 90s were great. I got to go to the release party for this.They were so good live.
I used to think he said “I’ve faded in the ground”. Only recently I learned that he says “I hate hitting the ground”. One of many songs whose lyrics I’ve misunderstood for a long time.
I drive over the Harvey Taylor bridge, the 83 bridge and the 81 north bridge at least once or twice a week and I always think of the Badlees and their awesome music. Harrisburg in the 90s was a great place.
I play this song in my acoustic act all the time because it is a KICK ASS song and I miss The Badlees so much! No voice better than Pete's, just sayin!
If I was (were? Miss Brand would be so mad!) forced to choose only one album to listen to for the rest of my life, this one would be right up there in the running.
2020 - I wish they still made music like in the 90s because today's music is garbage 2040 - I wish they made music like they did in 2020 cause today's music is garbage
Such a shame that the Badlees never made it bigger. Pete Palladino's voice is so mesmerizing and unique. These guys were so great.
I agree. Great band
It is surprising. They were much better than many bands of this genre and seemed like they’d go all the way. I was in a cover band with Bret in college and really had no idea how good or serious he was.
Use to love seeing them around Central Pennsylvania in the 90's.
they have a new album coming out late December! I've heard a sneak peak. It is KILLER and I think you'll see The Badlees enjoy a resurgence in 2023!
Amen!
One of the greatest songs of the ‘90s. Damn, I wish our kids could listen to the same stuff.
Why can't they? My kids do. :)
I saw the Badless on my birthday, April 22, 1995. They played at the Chameleon Night Club. After their show I helped them carry their equipment out, then their drummer invited me back with them to have some beers. I still have Ron Simasek's used drum stick. It was a fun night!
I adopted this song as my life's theme song in the 90's. Now in '22 it means more to me than ever!!
A true underrated classic!!
My local radio station in Texas gave this song heavy rotation in 96 and 97. They even played one of the station's festivals too.
The badlees were a great band...
So glad I saw these guys perform in person. Great PA band who I wish could've lasted
"But you just can't take a lion
An throw him into a cage
And expect him to be thankful
For the shelter you gave."
One of the best lyrics ever
Totally !
One of the Greatest bands ever - smart lyrics - great arrangements and vocals. And they are so great at melodic runs.
I just saw them in Harrisburg. Good band.
I saw then perform with my dad when I was younger. In my hometown of Lock Haven, PA. Performing on a floating stage on the river. They were great.
I went to school and did sports with with band member Bret Alexander,one of the nicest and most talented guys you would ever meet.Always rooted for this band.they were real good
Back in '96 when this came out, and wore out this cd and the Counting Crows, too. Couldn't play them enough.
Me too! I was in grad school, had to spend 15 hours a week looking thru a microscope at salt marsh mud samples, picking out tiny animals with tweezers...would put this & a Counting Crows CD on & listen to 'em over & over & over & over &....saved most of my sanity!
The Badlees played in my hometown alot Reading PA, n a group called 78West/FireTribe lead singer singer was Robert Reilly. They opened for them a few times. The 90s were great. I got to go to the release party for this.They were so good live.
Such a great song.. what happened to this band? They were fantastic.
I used to think he said “I’ve faded in the ground”. Only recently I learned that he says “I hate hitting the ground”. One of many songs whose lyrics I’ve misunderstood for a long time.
this song is so good I don't even care that he rhymes change with change.
True, identical rhymes can hurt one's ears. Rhyming change with change sounds somewhat strange.😊
I live in Sweden and I discovered this song in the movie "All in time" ! It´s a super good song!
I really wish you could have seen them at a live show. They were fantastic.
As extras for the movie we had to learn this song. I fell in love with it immediately. (My scene didn't make the final cut but my sister did!)
Brings back so many memories of Jitterbugs, hotels, hot tubs and black bean dip. ❤❤
My 90s memories. Omg the badlees. loved them. Still do!
Love The Badlees. River Songs was my anthem CD. I also love Pete's solo, "Sweet Siren of The Reconnected".
great band. love the harp. and his hair :)
i grew up in the area shown in the video man what a time in the 90,s its a shame you cant go back
why cant you "go back"? i still live here, its my home and theres nothing wrong with it.
Filmed at The Metron!
I remember seeing them in concert got my Jean jacket autographed by the whole band back in mid 90s
Brings back so many great memories. Miss all the shows
I drive over the Harvey Taylor bridge, the 83 bridge and the 81 north bridge at least once or twice a week and I always think of the Badlees and their awesome music. Harrisburg in the 90s was a great place.
YEAH MAN GREW UP AROUND THERE, DUNCANNON
Seen them everytime they played at the plaza in pottsville pa.I still have the autographed photo from back then.
I play this song in my acoustic act all the time because it is a KICK ASS song and I miss The Badlees so much! No voice better than Pete's, just sayin!
Listening to this song on WINK 104 in the 90s while driving down route 22 in Harrisburg was such a great feeling.
If I was (were? Miss Brand would be so mad!) forced to choose only one album to listen to for the rest of my life, this one would be right up there in the running.
You got the subjective right in the parentheses. If I were lying I'd be dying.
@@rcnelson thanks! I forget sometimes 😉
Still a great tune
that harmonica is the reason I liked this song.
Pittsburgh LOVES yinz boys!!!
2019?
Really good music!!!
Harrisburg PA
2024 🔥🔥
Love seeing the walnut st bridge and water front from Harrisburg
Completely filmed on the west and east banks of the Susquehanna river l. Half the bridge was fucked in the spring flood of 1996
Great memories.
So sad to hear that Bret Alexander will no longer be with them. Wishing him and the band good luck.
Lov the video Love the lyrics one of m favorite songs of all time
How did I forget this song?!?
Greatest!
Fine composition. I've heard a version with extended harmonica at the end - and it added to the good 'trip', man...
The Badlees? This song is so outstanding, the name should be the Goodlees.
...Walk that bridge daily.
just saw some of the original band members new band but played there Badlees originals still a great band
Went to college at Mansfield with Ron and Jeff
love!!!!!!!! you rock!!!
Thats Harrisburg Pa.
I heard this song on a local station and I thought to myself, "Is this MouseRat"? I'm pretty sure it is.
Just released a new album 22
Nice
Hoodie and the Badleefish
Why don't radio stations play this any more?
Awesome
The drummer was my dads middle school teacher
These guys are and on the susqhanna river
2020 - I wish they still made music like
in the 90s because today's music
is garbage
2040 - I wish they made music like they
did in 2020 cause today's music
is garbage
i think the bridge they are on was destroyed by an ice jam probably a year or two after this video was made
no, that is the black diamond bridge behind kirby park. still there.
+8psydefex No, Denise is correct. That's the Walnut Street Bridge. It was destroyed in the floods of '96.
I think this bridge(these bridges) still stand(s).
You're half-right. The West Shore side of the Walnut St. Bridge came down on January 20th, 1996. The Harrisburg side still stands.
Yeah there used to be a Badlees poster on the bridge to City Island but of course it got taken down and replaced by a Sentors poster 🙄
Great song to sing with your drunk buddies
WTF happened to these boys?