The lead singer for this band could have sang with any band in the 1960s or 70s. I'm 70 years old. I know what I'm talking about. I was there. Looks,demeanor,talent and charisma sells. The kid in the orange.
You are a very FUCKIN lucky PERSON om 60. Braintree maassachussetts. Love climax. This p arody band us so fuckin kool. I like some of there songs b etter thsn origina l s. But dont m ean to be MEAN. One of them took there lives. Over thr amount yhey were getti n g paid. Tgat makrs m e 😢 rveryti m e i think or hear about it. JESUS. Thise buud n ess m managers they do jive talking. And they got jived. Im not gonna get kic k rd off of face. Becauase of what i THINK. But you KNOW wgere they should GO. Rap you. KNOW WHO gonna FIND you some old man fishing
They edited you. We must think the sane way ENOUGH seid i hear you BROTHER fred NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEPER Braintree m a rick on. 70 years old GOD B LESS YOU IM A HARLEY A N D JAWASAKI RIDER 1ST MINI BIKE 4 HORSE TECHUMSA. 6 YEARS OLD
Your 70 im 60 i gave an orange kawasaki. 1999 ipside DOWN 😈 DEVIL zrx 1100 wuth NITROUS OXIDE. Giggle gas from the dentist suck. Thats my CURE. W H EN I GET P I SSED IFF AND NEED TO RELEASE SONE STEAM NITRO U S NOBLE. FAST FREDDY NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEOER BRAINTREE
This is Guido from the Sknns- Thanks SO much for ALL the comments! We had a GREAT TIME and it was a really fun band to play in! Three lead singers?!?!? Are you KIDDING ME??? Too much fun! Thanks and Rock on!
I watch this video way too much. My band did Renee also. But to follow with Go all the way is just very adrenaline producing. And those lol feedbacks just add to it!! Would have liked to hear the rhythm and blues sound if “The ya” band 😛
I have been listening to this band for the last 5 years and I've played in many cover bands, but these guys nail it, and the fun banter back and forth makes them totally entertaining! For years I looked for a good cover of "Go All The Way".........There it is!
In my opinion, this is probably the second-best version of "Walk Away Renee" (the original by The Left Banke is still my favorite), and BY FAR the best version of "Go All The Way" ever. Excellent work, guys!
Best version of "Walk Away Renee" is this one ... ruclips.net/video/qiu2CWAGmNg/видео.html It was a massive hit in Asia when it was released back in the early 1990s.
Their walk away Renee is in third place first place goes to the left banke and second place is definitely Eric Carmen. Their version of Go All The WaY would make the Raspberries proud…..
Really good playing, Guido. Nice 50's 'do as well. Guido: Humpback whale watching and real living...Las Galeras (Samaná península), Dominican Republic. (Best to leave before the societal collapse.) ❤
Okay, I've said this before, whenever you have a group that plays thousands of times together and have good rangy vocals, you have the basis of a monster band. The 4skns were that band. Many things got in the way though. The name was the worst, the attitude that prevented them from seeking out or writing original songs to do was a killer. They simply remained a cover band. Every band is a cover band at some point, but, you have to develop your own persona which they didn't have. The way the sang and played with such ease and effortless delivery was amazing, they also played with a good feel. There's so much more, but I just want to be on record for my opinion on a band that could have been great, but they were just content being the best around their part of the country. Too bad for all of us. But, hats off to them anyway because I'm sure they made a lot of folks happy. Tom Finn - Original member, singer, writer, bass player of The Left Banke of "Walk Away Renee" fame
Tom Finn: I don't know if you are really Tom Finn or not. Let's face it, anybody can masquerade as anybody on the internet. No matter who you are, Walk Away Renee is great song. As for as 4Sknns, I found them on RUclips when looking for Walk Away Renee. Go figure. But I'm seriously diggin' these guys and wish I was out in their area in the 80s. Great band, and I agree that they seem to play effortlessly. Imagine what they could have become, had they had the ambition to do so. As far as being the best in their part of the country, there sure are a lot of bands like that. One that comes to mind is The Clarks out of the Pittsburgh area. They could have been huge, but they seem to have chosen to just be a regional act. And if you're in PA and surrounding states, then you know them and think they are one of the best bands. What I find absolutely amazing that somebody had made great video recordings of this band in the 80s, ones that found their way on to RUclips. Pretty damned cool group.
Well, Tom...here are some facts: We were formed by request for a club in KC in 1983 to compete with a Blues Jam at another club. The concept was to have a rock jam doing oldies. We planned on calling ourselves "Shirts & Skins" after the high school gym team names. We showed up for our first gig and the club owner had posters up for the 4 Sknns because he "thought it sounded funnier". We were all in other original bands at the time. This was for fun and money. We never intended or wanted to do original music. Why? THERE WAS AND STILL IS NO MONEY IN DOING ORIGINAL MUSIC IN KANSAS CITY. Or anywhere else, for that matter. I now live in Nashville. In the clubs the only thing that makes money are Tribute Bands. In the 60's and 70's it was different. Starting in the 80's those days were over, especially in small market cities. Joe "Guido" Welsh- Original Member, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist of The 4 Sknns...a goddamn great cover band that made money and played off and on for THIRTY YEARS.
I wish I would have had the opportunity to see you guys live in the 80s. Every since I found this channel on RUclips, I frequently revisit it to listen to you guys. Awesome performances! -- mike
@@WeWereYoungandCrazy COOL I bet is was great to be there!!!! How many times? From what I can tell hey were primary local to KC. I would have been a regular
Brilliant and Well Done! On a scale of one to ten to cover, the Raspberries are Eleven. Nice segue from Walk Away Renee. This is one of those combinations that you never tell anyone what it is before you play it. What a nice surprise for the crowd.
Excellent covers, no doubt. But if you want to hear the very best cover of “Just Walk Away Renee,” listen to the original singer/songwriter of the second song in this medley - Eric Carmen. His is the best version of the Left Bank’s haunting classic you’ll ever hear. And, by the way, Eric is also the best romantic singer/songwriter of a generation.
I did not know that. but here's more.. www.songfacts.com/facts/boston/more-than-a-feeling#:~:text=According%20to%20Rolling%20Stone%20magazine,released%20on%20this%20album.%20%3E%3E think about it. this was Boston's first hit and maybe considered their biggest hit. Inspired by this song. The song that launched a song that launched a band.
I love the fact that Mike Brown and the other writers of the song began the lyrics with the word "And." I know they were teenagers, but it was inspired: the listener is walking into the middle of the singer's thoughts.
Great job ! Lead singer sounds very similar to lead singer of The Left Banke 's Steve Caro Martin 👏❤️ There will never be another powerful decade of music like the 1960's .
I had so much fun with this band at Parody Hall and I remember them playing Blaney"s. I still have not given up on going to see live music and bands like the 4sknns are one of the reasons I love live music.
I’m shocked! I’m a big four tops fan and of course I love the original BUT NOW I love this version too! I can feel they love it too and NOW GO ALL ALL THE WAY?? This is crazy good!😃
I've been in the music biz since 1967 (when I was 15) .. This has always been one of my favorite songs to play and sing on stage or off stage. Fantastic job here .. Excellent "Bear"
Lots of great comments about the vocals and lead cuts (and obviously deservedly so) but I'd like to note that the bass is ON POINT. Superb arrangements and the drum fills tastefully add in this regard. All cover bands should endeavor to be this faithfully creative.
I wish I could have seen these fellows every Tuesday. Everyone can sing well. Gary is one of the best I've ever heard. How did he play all those chord changes while singing- and not looking at his hands?
I just discovered these guys, this is the gold standard for a cover band. Incredible!
The lead singer for this band could have sang with any band in the 1960s or 70s. I'm 70 years old. I know what I'm talking about. I was there. Looks,demeanor,talent and charisma sells. The kid in the orange.
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You are a very FUCKIN lucky PERSON om 60. Braintree maassachussetts. Love climax. This p arody band us so fuckin kool. I like some of there songs b etter thsn origina l s. But dont m ean to be MEAN. One of them took there lives. Over thr amount yhey were getti n g paid. Tgat makrs m e 😢 rveryti m e i think or hear about it. JESUS. Thise buud n ess m managers they do jive talking. And they got jived. Im not gonna get kic k rd off of face. Becauase of what i THINK. But you KNOW wgere they should GO. Rap you. KNOW WHO gonna FIND you some old man fishing
They edited you. We must think the sane way ENOUGH seid i hear you BROTHER fred NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEPER Braintree m a rick on. 70 years old GOD B LESS YOU IM A HARLEY A N D JAWASAKI RIDER 1ST MINI BIKE 4 HORSE TECHUMSA. 6 YEARS OLD
I THINK i might kniw you sobg wize. You like ROBERT SMITH. The CURE FRED TEXT ME. COME BACK COME BACK. WOW
Your 70 im 60 i gave an orange kawasaki. 1999 ipside DOWN 😈 DEVIL zrx 1100 wuth NITROUS OXIDE. Giggle gas from the dentist suck. Thats my CURE. W H EN I GET P I SSED IFF AND NEED TO RELEASE SONE STEAM NITRO U S NOBLE. FAST FREDDY NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEOER BRAINTREE
76 and still rocking and rolling. Oh how i miss this music. Music today is a lot of noise making and yelling, anybody agree?
Bingo my friend!
Excellent job. This lead singer has the voice for the genre. He really nails "Walk Away Renee". Bravo!
Agreed!
One of my favorite songs and they absolutely nailed it!
Which one? They did 2 here.
@@johnwilson7809I am not at liberty to say. My lawyer advised me not to comment due to pending litigation.
@@nicholasbrowning4558 LOL, ok.
This is Guido from the Sknns-
Thanks SO much for ALL the comments! We had a GREAT TIME and it was a really fun band to play in!
Three lead singers?!?!? Are you KIDDING ME??? Too much fun!
Thanks and Rock on!
Your welcome sir!
You guys a very good great band!
I watch this video way too much. My band did Renee also. But to follow with Go all the way is just very adrenaline producing. And those lol feedbacks just add to it!! Would have liked to hear the rhythm and blues sound if “The ya” band 😛
JW GT I did a little soothing with the vid and sound, I hope you do not mind. ruclips.net/video/g9s5ZRqXHtI/видео.html
Fantastic.
I have been listening to this band for the last 5 years and I've played in many cover bands, but these guys nail it, and the fun banter back and forth makes them totally entertaining! For years I looked for a good cover of "Go All The Way".........There it is!
I've never heard of this band before but...wow. Lead singer sounds amazing and great cover!
Amazing performance…more, more…
In my opinion, this is probably the second-best version of "Walk Away Renee" (the original by The Left Banke is still my favorite), and BY FAR the best version of "Go All The Way" ever. Excellent work, guys!
Rickie lee Jones' version kicks derriere.
I’d like to add Cyndi Lauper, certainly the best acoustic cover of walk away Renee
Checkout Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Check out their live 1985 version of this song. WOW!!! Very powerful.
You guys forgot the 4 tops,, second best
Best version of "Walk Away Renee" is this one ... ruclips.net/video/qiu2CWAGmNg/видео.html
It was a massive hit in Asia when it was released back in the early 1990s.
DAAAAAAAMN!!!! What a band. Amazing versions of those songs!!!!
Their walk away Renee is in third place first place goes to the left banke and second place is definitely Eric Carmen. Their version of Go All The WaY would make the Raspberries proud…..
Really good playing, Guido.
Nice 50's 'do as well.
Guido: Humpback whale watching and real living...Las Galeras (Samaná península), Dominican Republic. (Best to leave before the societal collapse.) ❤
Okay, I've said this before, whenever you have a group that plays thousands of times together and have good rangy vocals, you have the basis of a monster band.
The 4skns were that band. Many things got in the way though. The name was the worst, the attitude that prevented them from seeking out or writing original songs to do was a killer. They simply remained a cover band. Every band is a cover band at some point, but, you have to develop your own persona which they didn't have.
The way the sang and played with such ease and effortless delivery was amazing, they also played with a good feel. There's so much more, but I just want to be on record for my opinion on a band that could have been great, but they were just content being the best around their part of the country. Too bad for all of us.
But, hats off to them anyway because I'm sure they made a lot of folks happy.
Tom Finn - Original member, singer, writer, bass player of The Left Banke of "Walk Away Renee" fame
Tom Finn: I don't know if you are really Tom Finn or not. Let's face it, anybody can masquerade as anybody on the internet. No matter who you are, Walk Away Renee is great song.
As for as 4Sknns, I found them on RUclips when looking for Walk Away Renee. Go figure. But I'm seriously diggin' these guys and wish I was out in their area in the 80s. Great band, and I agree that they seem to play effortlessly. Imagine what they could have become, had they had the ambition to do so.
As far as being the best in their part of the country, there sure are a lot of bands like that. One that comes to mind is The Clarks out of the Pittsburgh area. They could have been huge, but they seem to have chosen to just be a regional act. And if you're in PA and surrounding states, then you know them and think they are one of the best bands.
What I find absolutely amazing that somebody had made great video recordings of this band in the 80s, ones that found their way on to RUclips. Pretty damned cool group.
Thanks, all!!!
Another vote of appreciation for the excellence of your covers and bringing me/us SO MUCH pleasure!!
Well, Tom...here are some facts:
We were formed by request for a club in KC in 1983 to compete with a Blues Jam at another club. The concept was to have a rock jam doing oldies. We planned on calling ourselves "Shirts & Skins" after the high school gym team names. We showed up for our first gig and the club owner had posters up for the 4 Sknns because he "thought it sounded funnier".
We were all in other original bands at the time. This was for fun and money.
We never intended or wanted to do original music. Why?
THERE WAS AND STILL IS NO MONEY IN DOING ORIGINAL MUSIC IN KANSAS CITY. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
I now live in Nashville. In the clubs the only thing that makes money are Tribute Bands.
In the 60's and 70's it was different. Starting in the 80's those days were over, especially in small market cities.
Joe "Guido" Welsh- Original Member, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist of The 4 Sknns...a goddamn great cover band that made money and played off and on for THIRTY YEARS.
I wish I would have had the opportunity to see you guys live in the 80s. Every since I found this channel on RUclips, I frequently revisit it to listen to you guys. Awesome performances! -- mike
Don't know how I got here but I'm liking it :)
This is the absolute best cover of Walk Away Renee. I love the vocalists.
Awesome!! Great vocals
I love Gary's voice and the harmonies and music are fabulous!
I think this is the best version of Go All The Way! I think with Gary's voice and the background vocals are awesome! RIP Eric Carman u were great!
Great version of this song by you guys!
thank God for youtube. In a place long ago and far away folks got to see it live.
Yes I did.
@@WeWereYoungandCrazy COOL I bet is was great to be there!!!! How many times? From what I can tell hey were primary local to KC. I would have been a regular
Wish I'd have got to see them
What a sweet voice this lead singer has!
I'll never stop listening to these videos. Simply the best.
This is a fucking great band. Well matched, very good all round. Great vocals and an awesome lead guitar.
My new favorite version of this wonderful Left Banke classic. The 'berries cover is great, too.
Yes both bands did good, but love raspberries and Eric Carmen. I have to look up more on this band too!
And the late David Cassidy did a terrific cover of it.
@@Kaiapoi14 Thanks. I did not know that.
Brilliant and Well Done! On a scale of one to ten to cover, the Raspberries are Eleven. Nice segue from Walk Away Renee. This is one of those combinations that you never tell anyone what it is before you play it. What a nice surprise for the crowd.
These covers are as good as the original. Great job!
I just became aware of this amazing group who can really kick it out.
Good job..Hope to see them perform sometime..
Love the vocalist.... These guys make it look so easy, & the sound- mix is great.... amazing for those times. ✌💖
Gary Rules..A talent I can't describe.
Great vocals and sound guys, Eric will be watching
I never get tired of hearing these two great songs! I could listen to them every night!
These guys are really talented! I love it!
great vocals...they can really sing!!
Love love love this!!!!!
They nailed these two. Practice makes perfect.
Love this, but is that Dana Carvey on lead vocals? 😂 I'm waiting to hear Chopping Broccoli 😂😂 seriously though great sound!
This is possibly THE best remake I've heard of JWAR...well done guys...nailed everything so crisp
Excellent covers, no doubt.
But if you want to hear the very best cover of “Just Walk Away Renee,” listen to the original singer/songwriter of the second song in this medley - Eric Carmen.
His is the best version of the Left Bank’s haunting classic you’ll ever hear.
And, by the way, Eric is also the best romantic singer/songwriter of a generation.
@@marksmith6136 I did not realize JWAR was an Eric Carmen tune, thanks for the heads-up.
He did these songs some serious justice. Good job!!!!❤
Can't stop replaying this! LOVE!!!!
Wow amazing cover…..if I didn’t know better I would have thought this was the left bank !! Excellent!!!
The Left Banke
first time i've heard of them, they are good
Vocals are gorgeous!
Wow, Go all the way, here in 2022, great stuff mate
Great voice on that lead singer. Really nice to listen to.
Wow! I mean WOW! You guys are awesome!!💜
He sings beautifully, love that song, great band too❤
Great Vibes for sure!!!
Love that mellow sound❤️❤️❤️!!!
Great cover for Renee - excellent vocals and guitar break.
Best ever cover of this song. Such a well rounded group of vocalists and musicians.
For those who don't know this song was the guitarrist Tom Scholz from Boston's inspiration for his hit "More than a feeling".
I had no clue. Thanks.
I did not know that. but here's more..
www.songfacts.com/facts/boston/more-than-a-feeling#:~:text=According%20to%20Rolling%20Stone%20magazine,released%20on%20this%20album.%20%3E%3E
think about it. this was Boston's first hit and maybe considered their biggest hit. Inspired by this song.
The song that launched a song that launched a band.
Oh wow. Didn't know that. Thanks
I love the fact that Mike Brown and the other writers of the song began the lyrics with the word "And." I know they were teenagers, but it was inspired: the listener is walking into the middle of the singer's thoughts.
Yes!
I never heard of these guys. I LOVE THEM!!!! Two of my favorite songs. WELL DONE!
Great job can't dismiss the harmonys
Great job ! Lead singer sounds very similar to lead singer of The Left Banke 's Steve Caro Martin 👏❤️ There will never be another powerful decade of music like the 1960's .
I had so much fun with this band at Parody Hall and I remember them playing Blaney"s. I still have not given up on going to see live music and bands like the 4sknns are one of the reasons I love live music.
You guys are Very Good!
These guys are fuckin fabulous! Great chops, super polished transitions.
Nicely performed !
Nailed it and made it even better....love this version
A+ ty
Great job
Both songs done very well.
Well done!!
2024 and still killing it.😁
Really good modern version of this classic hit - well done !!
I’m shocked! I’m a big four tops fan and of course I love the original BUT NOW I love this version too! I can feel they love it too and NOW GO ALL ALL THE WAY?? This is crazy good!😃
flat out brilliant!
Nice. Just made me feel real good listening and admiring.
Great version. Love the bassist. And the band's name. Lot's of talent here. Great job.
What a combo! Damn, never heard this before despite both being amongst my favorite songs ever!
I've been in the music biz since 1967 (when I was 15) .. This has always been one of my favorite songs to play and sing on stage or off stage. Fantastic job here .. Excellent "Bear"
Fantastic drummer. great Charlie watts-style hi hat pumping
I've watched this at least 100 times. Seems to.make the blues vanish
This band sounds great. Cover bands are truly the most loyal fans of the music they choose to perform. And they help keep those old songs alive.
I wish this band was together now.. they sounded good playing everything they did
They need to reunite immediately!! I love them!
The way that drummer led the band through those transitions was AWSOME! I have never heard of him before but I should have.
Randy Morrow
Never a better cover of this song
This is absolutely great to listen to plus it's a good live recording.
This is the best cover of Rene out of all of them..
There are 100s of great covers of this and probably 1000s of bad ones. These guys did it well, but check out Southside Johnny.
I agree. I usually don't like cover however. there are sometimes exceptions to the rules.
The meaning of- "TIGHT is RIGHT."
@@TristanandIsoltSouthside Johnny's version is my favourite too.
@@Harry_PP030 It was the first one I heard. Even before the Left Banke.
Fantastic!
Two of my very favorite songs...awesome job guys!! Wish I could see you live!
He sounds just like the original lead singer! Awesome.
Enjoyed this
Brings back so many memories of my youth. Good times had ( :
This is perfect and so heart-achy. Why is it that this band never went anywhere???
I never heard this so great
I like these guys!
Yesterday's music is much better and inspiring ❤😊
Lots of great comments about the vocals and lead cuts (and obviously deservedly so) but I'd like to note that the bass is ON POINT. Superb arrangements and the drum fills tastefully add in this regard. All cover bands should endeavor to be this faithfully creative.
I was born in this era 1975 I grew up
On this music this why I love oldies
They are really good!! I want to hear more of them.
two of my fave songs! Great covers!
First time I've heard 'em - listening to the Raspberries took me here - but they are, or were, *good* (Wish I'd caught 'em live!)
great cover of two songs I've always loved ... great musicianship, guys !
very good thank you so much.,,
This is quite good.
Truly an all time favorite classic dear to my heart
Takes me way back. Outstanding cover of this Baroque Rock hit, gentlemen.
AWESOME!!!
I wish I could have seen these fellows every Tuesday. Everyone can sing well. Gary is one of the best I've ever heard. How did he play all those chord changes while singing- and not looking at his hands?
He's an ambidextrous libertarian.
@@4sknns What does being a librarian have to do with it? ;)
I used to go see them every Tuesday at Blayney's in Kansas City. It was GREAT!