As a 90s kid blues traveler just is high school for me. Growing up in NorCal we listened to all kinds of music and we loved them. Seeing them live was the best concert ever!!!
What this song is about is how modern music has subverted the purity of the art. All modern music is about is the "hook" and this is his message. That "it doesn't matter what you say, as long as you sing with inflection". This is his song against the notion of conformity that was the music industry at the time.
Music is another thing that sets of free. Free to fly through its notes, beats , rhythm and lyrics. But it is always the truth that sets us free completely and forever.
It never crossed my mind how awesome his voice is - been too distracted by harmonica (see this is the great thing about reactions, makes it newish again)
you missed one thing that most of the peoples that listen to this song miss too! this whole song is a joke and he said it from the fist lines that he will be trolling you! "It doesn't matter what I say So long as I sing with inflection That makes you feel I'll convey Some inner truth or vast reflection But I've said nothing so far And I can keep it up for as long as it takes And it don't matter who you are If I'm doing my job, it's your resolve that breaks" the song second is full of musical hooks and the music is literaly pachelbal canon that had been used for many big songs has a hook! in short this song is a big trolling about popular songs that reached the charts even if it was trolling it! in short you had been trolled by johns popper the singer/harmonica player!
I was wondering if someone was going to mention this. I didn't realize it for so long lol. Blew my mind how big of a troll this song was. And when I saw the full lyrics I was amazed at just how big of a troll it actually was.
@@wtcamer yes this song is trolling on two sides, the most "easy" to see is the lyrics when you put your hands on but the music too is a trolling because they use in the blues way the " pachelbel canon" that had been used many time to create hits songs!
Oh, before watching the video. I thought you were plugging many of their songs that have great choruses. About 2-3 years of good artists like this- Counting Crows was another great band.
@@TheRealUncensoredTravelGuide The lyrics talk about how he can say anything and the fans will just keep coming back for more. And it doesn’t upset me.
@@critterIMHO People have all sorts of opinions. Being that the band is from New Jersey; they were subjected to many in NYC, not to mention he’s a big boy singing rock with Soul. I get assumptions because I live on the West Coast or because I lived in China 🇨🇳 You get assumptions because of xyz. It’s good that people disagree but in your words I think we both agree that nothing to learn. My name is Mark, I like conversations with people who don’t always share my point of view so I can understand an alternative mindset or approach. Asking people why they didn’t want to get a Covid vaccine or why do you think Chinese people believe that or do it daily? Ya know the 5 Ws. I like to learn… I was hoping you would share something that I didn’t hear that maybe 🤔 you heard. But we’re on the same page 📄. 🤓😎👍
@@TheRealUncensoredTravelGuide Dude what are you talking about nobody was upset because he was a big guy singing rock and blues. Geez, you people just make up stuff !
His vocals are beyond impressive. His harmonica playing is the best I’ve ever heard for that genre of Jammy rock
Also, Hat's off to the awesome rhythm guitar, tight bass, and expressive, controlled drumming.
That Peter Pan line has always been a bar !
can't believe it's been 20yrs since i saw them in concert, what a great night that was.
As a 90s kid blues traveler just is high school for me. Growing up in NorCal we listened to all kinds of music and we loved them. Seeing them live was the best concert ever!!!
Wow!! Great band!! Enjoyed this!!
This man is everything!
15 years ago, I had listened to this song over and over again. I haven't gotten bored until now
What this song is about is how modern music has subverted the purity of the art. All modern music is about is the "hook" and this is his message. That "it doesn't matter what you say, as long as you sing with inflection". This is his song against the notion of conformity that was the music industry at the time.
One of my all time favorite bands, John Popper's stamina in concert is beyond belief!!! Totally fantastic catalog, enjoy!!!👌👌👍👍✌✌😃😃
The lyrics are pretty hilarious as well.
Awesome ❤ Thanks Sarah for the heads up.
Many people thought “Hook,” was pronounced “The Whole World,” so you had people singing it both ways. “The Whole World 🌎 Brings you Back.”
The hook got you too, huh? I like your analysis. Thanks for the video.
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Music is another thing that sets of free. Free to fly through its notes, beats , rhythm and lyrics. But it is always the truth that sets us free completely and forever.
It's a harmonica not a flute, and he's one of the greatest at it for sure.
The lead lost a lot of weight a few years ago, he still played good.i think this album was the best
It never crossed my mind how awesome his voice is - been too distracted by harmonica (see this is the great thing about reactions, makes it newish again)
Blues Traveller was the real deal.
Enjoyed watching a pretty girl watch an epic song for the first time!
I have two suggestions for you! Bruce Hornsby and the Range's 'Mandolin Rain' and Rusted Root 'send me on my way'. I think you will enjoy these!
#SarahDengler That was NOT a flute, that's a harmonica he was playing
Hello sister! Look up Gosh Groben "The impossible dream"
I love that the song is a troll on the music industry
you missed one thing that most of the peoples that listen to this song miss too! this whole song is a joke and he said it from the fist lines that he will be trolling you! "It doesn't matter what I say
So long as I sing with inflection
That makes you feel I'll convey
Some inner truth or vast reflection
But I've said nothing so far
And I can keep it up for as long as it takes
And it don't matter who you are
If I'm doing my job, it's your resolve that breaks"
the song second is full of musical hooks and the music is literaly pachelbal canon that had been used for many big songs has a hook!
in short this song is a big trolling about popular songs that reached the charts even if it was trolling it!
in short you had been trolled by johns popper the singer/harmonica player!
I was wondering if someone was going to mention this. I didn't realize it for so long lol. Blew my mind how big of a troll this song was. And when I saw the full lyrics I was amazed at just how big of a troll it actually was.
@@wtcamer yes this song is trolling on two sides, the most "easy" to see is the lyrics when you put your hands on but the music too is a trolling because they use in the blues way the " pachelbel canon" that had been used many time to create hits songs!
Oh, before watching the video. I thought you were plugging many of their songs that have great choruses. About 2-3 years of good artists like this- Counting Crows was another great band.
Popper was his nickname, he plays the best Harmonica
True story
No thats NOT a true story, Popper was his last name John Popper ...NOT a nickname. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blues_Traveler
@@TheRealUncensoredTravelGuide where do you people come up with such nonsense? Popper was his last name, he had NO nickname.
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#BM John Popper was his ACTUAL name (Popper was his last name, NOT his nickname, he had NO nickname)
Where do people come up with such nonsense?
That was not a flute.😢
You should listen to the recorded version. Alot better than Live in my opinion
That's a matter of opinion most people believe the live version is way better
the lyrics video is even better.
why do people always pick the shit version of this song to recommend to people, the LIVE (none Howard version) is 100000x better
The one w/ the special needs kids on the stage was amazing.
The lyrics to Hook are actually a bit insulting, but apparently true, because I still like the song.
What part or opinions upset you?
@@TheRealUncensoredTravelGuide The lyrics talk about how he can say anything and the fans will just keep coming back for more. And it doesn’t upset me.
@@critterIMHO People have all sorts of opinions. Being that the band is from New Jersey; they were subjected to many in NYC, not to mention he’s a big boy singing rock with Soul. I get assumptions because I live on the West Coast or because I lived in China 🇨🇳 You get assumptions because of xyz. It’s good that people disagree but in your words I think we both agree that nothing to learn. My name is Mark, I like conversations with people who don’t always share my point of view so I can understand an alternative mindset or approach. Asking people why they didn’t want to get a Covid vaccine or why do you think Chinese people believe that or do it daily? Ya know the 5 Ws. I like to learn… I was hoping you would share something that I didn’t hear that maybe 🤔 you heard. But we’re on the same page 📄. 🤓😎👍
@@TheRealUncensoredTravelGuide Dude what are you talking about nobody was upset because he was a big guy singing rock and blues. Geez, you people just make up stuff !
@@onetruthmediacompany I know I didn’t delete. Plus it was bluegrass rock too
Sarah a song you will wish to hear, by Collin Raye , Love Me.