If Blink 182 Wrote 'Never Gonna Give You Up'

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  • @lionhartmusic
    @lionhartmusic 2 года назад +1542

    Honestly “Pop goes Punk” should just have this guy do the whole next album.

  • @Rid3rHD
    @Rid3rHD 2 года назад +1556

    I walked into this rick-rolling willingly.

  • @EliteProductions3129
    @EliteProductions3129 2 года назад +1420

    This song has always been a banger and I hate that we have to pretend that it's not

    • @Ferrari1423Official
      @Ferrari1423Official 2 года назад +40

      I don't think people pretend that...

    • @IAmApollo
      @IAmApollo 2 года назад +51

      Everyone as pretty much accepted it's a banger.....

    • @kingleonitus12
      @kingleonitus12 2 года назад +25

      yo same. getting Rick rolled was always a little disappointing but not too bad because I get to hear this banger

    • @IAmApollo
      @IAmApollo 2 года назад +22

      @@kingleonitus12 Right at first it was an eye roll then you just get to enjoy the music lol.

    • @Trae4k
      @Trae4k 2 года назад +6

      Its more just that it became an overplayed meme for a while there

  • @MastaToSch
    @MastaToSch 2 года назад +1380

    So... is this technically being Rickrolled? Or more like Blinkrolled?

  • @jjh47888
    @jjh47888 2 года назад +483

    We all knew the half time back to double time was coming in the end of the song. And you know what it still tasted so sweet.

  • @CLove511
    @CLove511 2 года назад +198

    He could have just straight rickrolled everyone, but he didn't. He did that for us, guys.

  • @kusuma.kusuma
    @kusuma.kusuma 2 года назад +243

    Has any member of Blink actually acknowledged Alex’s brilliant work?

    • @xocomaox
      @xocomaox 2 года назад +9

      Not that I have seen.

    • @davidaylott7113
      @davidaylott7113 2 года назад +80

      I mean. His recordings are cleaner than theirs

    • @skullchimes
      @skullchimes 2 года назад +10

      @@davidaylott7113 oof!

    • @Koty244
      @Koty244 2 года назад +4

      They need to! Him AND Odi Acoustic!

    • @lilbonthabeat
      @lilbonthabeat Год назад +7

      @@Koty244 Odi is the shit but this guy does the real punk not acoustic

  • @TheFishingNomad
    @TheFishingNomad 2 года назад +345

    I would love to see some "If 90s Blink wrote a 20s Blink song".

    • @LauKungPow
      @LauKungPow 2 года назад +30

      If that ain't some mindbending shit right there lol

    • @Quicksilver282
      @Quicksilver282 2 года назад +5

      Ooo that’s a damn good idea

    • @9alerix
      @9alerix 2 года назад +10

      Wait….are you talking 1920s or 2020s???

    • @TheFishingNomad
      @TheFishingNomad 2 года назад +10

      @@9alerix 2020s. For example if the songs on Nine were played as if they were on Cheshire Cat.

    • @jdprettynails
      @jdprettynails 2 года назад +1

      He did do a cover of Bored to Death with Tom style vocals, I actually got a bit emotional listening to it.

  • @fiffanatic17
    @fiffanatic17 2 года назад +124

    I'm waiting for the "if blink wrote" album

  • @jessiesalbatomusic
    @jessiesalbatomusic 2 года назад +90

    I'm a simple man. I see a new video by Alex Melton with "Blink" in the title, I like it immediately and proceed to listen to it nonstop for weeks on end like someone's paying me to do it.

  • @alexrobi1176
    @alexrobi1176 2 года назад +20

    He even sings the way they would and pronounces every word in the Blink way.

  • @terrazero2972
    @terrazero2972 2 года назад +278

    You always just nail the genre. Sounds like every band from the early 2000s but also sounds uniquely yours. Great stuff!

    • @Fuzigish8
      @Fuzigish8 2 года назад +2

      I agree. It's the first time I feel he missed the mark with the band. So good as usual though.

    • @tastefulsubstance
      @tastefulsubstance 2 года назад +2

      @@Fuzigish8 this sounds more like Good Charlotte trying to be Blink

    • @danoliver3053
      @danoliver3053 2 года назад +1

      @@tastefulsubstance Absolutely. Definitely sounds way more Good Charlotte than Blink.

  • @YellowMindset
    @YellowMindset 2 года назад +66

    I was expecting an April Fool's joke, but instead received an awesome cover! Well done!!

    • @mattm7220
      @mattm7220 2 года назад +1

      It technically is an April Fool's joke as well, since he rickrolled all his subscribers while making an absolute banger of a cover

  • @soshi4017
    @soshi4017 2 года назад +45

    This is just an excuse to Rick Roll us in a different way.

  • @inspectorvoid
    @inspectorvoid 2 года назад

    The Tom impression is what always does it for me in your blink covers

  • @joshfortin4786
    @joshfortin4786 2 года назад +114

    All You Wanted - Michelle Branch in the style of Blink would be lit

    • @hudsonja
      @hudsonja 2 года назад +20

      If you wawnt teeuuoooo, I can save yeeeuuuoooo

    • @marshmallhoh8535
      @marshmallhoh8535 2 года назад +11

      @@hudsonja I could take yoooo, awaaeeee from haaaare

    • @milesdavisricketts9825
      @milesdavisricketts9825 2 года назад +1

      God yes.

    • @brownpunk1794
      @brownpunk1794 2 года назад +5

      All yall wanted*

    • @hudsonja
      @hudsonja 2 года назад +3

      @@brownpunk1794 shoot, now we need a country/y'allternative version too

  • @stevreg2343
    @stevreg2343 2 года назад +7

    How is it that every cover this guy does is a straight banger?!?!?

  • @sheenachristina2385
    @sheenachristina2385 2 года назад +51

    This did not let me down. Thank you for never giving up. Another banger!

  • @markwalls8651
    @markwalls8651 2 года назад +1

    Please never stop making these

  • @GramGramAnimations
    @GramGramAnimations 2 года назад +12

    1:48 blink’s bridges are often on another level. You really sold that here, it gave me shivers

  • @SilverWolf473
    @SilverWolf473 2 года назад +2

    Alex's next album: Pop Punk Goes Trolling

  • @ninjadrol
    @ninjadrol 2 года назад +32

    When I find myself in times of trouble, Alex Melton comes to me. Making some sweet covers, happy me.

  • @AmazedBunion
    @AmazedBunion 2 года назад +33

    This dude is fucking magical with every single thing he does. Thanks for everything Alex.

    • @Michaeltucker999
      @Michaeltucker999 2 года назад

      Absolutely agree. sensational stuff. thank you Alex.

  • @DEADisBEAUTIFUL
    @DEADisBEAUTIFUL 2 года назад +8

    I don’t think I’ve ever watched one of your “If Blink-182 Wrote-“ videos and thought that it wasn’t spot on. Kinda makes me want to hear you do something like I Got You, Babe by Sonny and Cher or anything along those lines. Songs that you really wouldn’t imagine could work. I have a feeling that you’d not only do it spot on, but you’d make it better as per usual! You’re insanely talented in all you do. Thanks for sharing this one. Being the near to ancient 37 year old that I am, it’s always a blast feeling so much nostalgia coming from your channel in such an inventive way.

  • @mikolaimooronomous3893
    @mikolaimooronomous3893 2 года назад +1

    The Mark impression is improving

  • @Tyndan
    @Tyndan 2 года назад +107

    Man, when are you and Ska Tune Network going to collab on something? I bet you guys could make some wonderful things together.

    • @thesnapz54
      @thesnapz54 2 года назад +1

      Feels like this would be No Doubt's "Bathwater" for a more mainstream 90s/ska crossover?

    • @someonenamedsean91
      @someonenamedsean91 2 года назад +1

      I'd kill for that Collab tbh

    • @Oithissucks
      @Oithissucks 2 года назад

      That would just make my day lol

    • @JonathanCarone
      @JonathanCarone 2 года назад +8

      It’d have to sound like Less Than Jake

    • @EasyCure0
      @EasyCure0 2 года назад

      that's a Collab I can definitely get behind!

  • @seanmcintyre9490
    @seanmcintyre9490 2 года назад +1

    That halftime though! 🔥

  • @thesnapz54
    @thesnapz54 2 года назад +18

    I know you don't want to live on just the Blink stuff, but your Blink stuff is just so consistently amazing, Alex.
    Also, thanks for bringing back the beanie for the Tom shots, completes the feeling. Still holding out for the full switch to the spaceman collared jacket things as well.

  • @joelpeterson7012
    @joelpeterson7012 2 года назад

    I have to say that I really liked that brief cut at 2:32. Great work on this one!

  • @AllGoodParts
    @AllGoodParts 2 года назад +4

    You always pick songs I never would have thought of or even remembered and then I hear it and go “you picked the perfect song.” you sir are a genius.

  • @bigredjeb515
    @bigredjeb515 2 года назад

    @alexmelton we need more "If Blink - 182" videos!! Everything is 10/10

  • @AlexMelton
    @AlexMelton  2 года назад +215

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    • @logankeilty4529
      @logankeilty4529 2 года назад +3

      You blink rolled us 👁👄👁🙂

    • @Philrodgers1225
      @Philrodgers1225 2 года назад +5

      How about if Blink wrote iris by the goo goo dolls. Mark on the verses, Tom on the chorus 🤔

    • @yldproductions4802
      @yldproductions4802 2 года назад

      I was in the middle of asking what vst you use for your drums then I saw this. Awesome man! Thanks

    • @TheLoopy989
      @TheLoopy989 2 года назад +1

      Dude get this on the radio or pandora. It's awesome

    • @jayveemagdaraog3284
      @jayveemagdaraog3284 2 года назад

      Please spotify

  • @TonyLeTone
    @TonyLeTone 2 года назад

    The accent really sells it. Awesome arranging job!

  • @PatrickBoberg
    @PatrickBoberg 2 года назад +120

    I think it is officially time for Hoppus & Co. to bring you into the studio as a songwriting partner.

    • @davidolyott5503
      @davidolyott5503 2 года назад +16

      @Patrick Boberg,
      A better replacement for Tom than Skiba.
      This guy will fill Tom's shoes perfectly

    • @PatrickBoberg
      @PatrickBoberg 2 года назад +8

      @@davidolyott5503 I love Matt Skiba too much to bash on him

    • @PatrickBoberg
      @PatrickBoberg 2 года назад +2

      @@aaronjames7266 he certainly is not Tom but I'm not sure anyone would match him. Maybe the singer from Fenix TX

    • @EresirThe1st
      @EresirThe1st 2 года назад +3

      Skiba fits Blink well

    • @nastimusnateimus
      @nastimusnateimus 2 года назад +4

      @@PatrickBoberg Fenix TX? Now that is a name I haven’t heard in a long, long time, a long time.

  • @TheSuburban15
    @TheSuburban15 2 года назад

    That worked far better than I thought it would. It's really excellent.

  • @xdoctorblindx
    @xdoctorblindx 2 года назад +108

    As a middle school teacher, I can't wait to rick-roll my students with this.

    • @tuxmonkey0
      @tuxmonkey0 2 года назад +2

      Will they get it?

    • @ateosedm5690
      @ateosedm5690 2 года назад

      @@tuxmonkey0 probably not

    • @Joshleslie871
      @Joshleslie871 2 года назад +8

      @@ateosedm5690 @Mike C as another middle school teacher, they are basically the ones giving Rick rolling life support at this point

    • @duchessding
      @duchessding 2 года назад

      This is my last day of school plan!

  • @MStrickkk
    @MStrickkk 2 года назад

    Your Tom impressions are great. You get the inflections perfect!

  • @m.9212
    @m.9212 2 года назад +8

    The overall technical execution is just beautiful. Guitar work: ace, drums: ace. I don't know what to add to this, you are just great!

  • @JedrekVRoscoe
    @JedrekVRoscoe 2 года назад

    I love the Tom Delonge-esque flourishes you put at the end of a few lines 👌🏼

  • @romankozak2543
    @romankozak2543 2 года назад +22

    My man - Blink couldn’t do it this well. That time change breakdown chorus at the end is perfect. And the emo riffs…Bravo!

  • @therealmorganofficial
    @therealmorganofficial 2 года назад +2

    Beat Rick-roll of all time.

  • @DMPinBC
    @DMPinBC 2 года назад +7

    Kinda surprised you didn't release this tomorrow on April Fools day :-P

    • @Music-dd7lv
      @Music-dd7lv 2 года назад +1

      One step ahead… he gave us this blessing so that we all may share it with others tomorrow
      And I will
      Oh I will

    • @IrishRugbyAccountant
      @IrishRugbyAccountant 2 года назад +2

      maybe just tomorrow he should change the video title and thumbnail to something like "actually got to perform with Blink-182" to set up the Blink-roll

    • @IrishRugbyAccountant
      @IrishRugbyAccountant 2 года назад +1

      just tomorrow he should change the video title and thumbnail to something like "actually got to perform with Blink-182" to set up the Blink-roll

  • @umitsever1692
    @umitsever1692 2 года назад +1

    Awesome cover blink style for sure

  • @hello_yes_this_is_sig
    @hello_yes_this_is_sig 2 года назад +3

    Another winner in the books! I'd love to see you do more covers using the style of other bands too, like you did with your "I think I'm OKAY" video. I'm partial to The Starting Line, Taking Back Sunday, and/or New Found Glory and I know you'd kill it like you always do 🔥. Hope this is something you'd consider! Keep up the great work!

  • @IronDave1985
    @IronDave1985 2 года назад

    I love that his Blink impersonations still include Tom

  • @shaunwells9622
    @shaunwells9622 2 года назад +5

    Yes!!!! That was awesome. Another song added to my playlist. It would be cool to have another Yallternative Radio Power Hour with all the "If Blink-182 wrote".

  • @Ray_Mac
    @Ray_Mac 2 года назад

    This is my favorite of the blink style covers so far

  • @Oithissucks
    @Oithissucks 2 года назад +2

    The lead lick in the second chorus thoughhh. And then the half-time third. Ugh. Good stuff.

  • @entropytheory8875
    @entropytheory8875 2 года назад +4

    Never clicked so fast !!!

  • @kristinstatler1453
    @kristinstatler1453 2 года назад

    The way to pull off Blink’s style blows my mind.

  • @IrishRugbyAccountant
    @IrishRugbyAccountant 2 года назад +3

    good lead into April Fool's day; maybe just tomorrow change the video title and thumbnail to something like "actually got to perform with Blink-182" to set up the Blink-roll

  • @MusicCoca
    @MusicCoca 2 года назад

    The last "Say goodbyeeee" was FIRE!

  • @kareemhassanien8923
    @kareemhassanien8923 2 года назад +4

    Honestly at this point in history I would rather be in an Alex Melton comment section than anywhere else.

  • @RickDinkle
    @RickDinkle 2 года назад

    Just binged your blink list. What a trip.

  • @MHomer5401
    @MHomer5401 2 года назад +3

    Never clicked so fast. This is incredible.

  • @tannerolsenofficial
    @tannerolsenofficial 2 года назад +1

    Dearest lord. When the half time hits 😩🤯

  • @KellieRoseGamingKRG
    @KellieRoseGamingKRG 2 года назад +5

    This was amazing. You are a gift to us who love music as a whole!

  • @GrandmasFolly
    @GrandmasFolly 2 года назад +1

    Just realized that I Rick Rolled myself here and I love it.

  • @GuitaristJeimuzu
    @GuitaristJeimuzu 2 года назад +6

    This slaps harder than Will Smith.

  • @bugbearflux
    @bugbearflux 2 года назад

    I have to day, I've seen alot of your if blink covers, and I love this alternate reality band cover thing. please keep it up

  • @hotdogjohnson
    @hotdogjohnson 2 года назад +5

    Never thought I’d say but this is one of the only times I feel blessed to get Rick rolled

  • @davidcole2337
    @davidcole2337 2 года назад

    This is your best one to date. A legit rerelease.

  • @dejhantulip
    @dejhantulip 2 года назад +4

    O sea, este carnal es un CRACK! Su musica no puede estar mas buena!! 💪😎

  • @CaptainSmurff
    @CaptainSmurff 2 года назад

    Everyone raves about your Tom impression but honestly your Mark Hoppus is flawless

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 2 года назад +10

    These Rick Rolls have really gotten sophisticated since the late 2000s. You've grown a lot, internet. We all have lol.

  • @davidaylott7113
    @davidaylott7113 2 года назад

    I haven’t stopped listening to this FOR 6 HOURS ON REPEAT.

  • @thestimp1
    @thestimp1 2 года назад +6

    Def more new found glory, blink would key change and drop beat more. NFG is just straight pop beat and singing.

    • @homsar5675
      @homsar5675 2 года назад +1

      Yeah definitely doesn't feel like Blink. I'm not quite getting the NFG vibe either though. Probably could be modified to be more NFG easier than blink though.
      Still an awesome pop punk rendition though.

    • @pancake8133
      @pancake8133 2 года назад +1

      I get MxPx vibes. That guitar tone is definitely not Blink

  • @hawaiiskaterdad
    @hawaiiskaterdad 2 года назад

    Wow, that was actually really REALLY surprisingly damn awesomely good!

  • @J0N_
    @J0N_ 2 года назад +2

    This might be my fav cover of all time. I can’t stop listening.

  • @Dan.Tebasco
    @Dan.Tebasco 2 года назад +1

    This was recommended by Not the bee of all pages, good cover!

  • @michaelb3581
    @michaelb3581 2 года назад +1

    Blink didn’t really use the halftime outro as often as that could have, but we all wanted it. Love how you include it 👏🏼

  • @anthonygonzales7253
    @anthonygonzales7253 2 года назад

    One of the few channels I usually hit the like button prior to pressing play.

  • @patricksoler
    @patricksoler 2 года назад +2

    I love this formula and understand the game where putting Blink as the flavor is what you need to do but we both know this is "Say It Like You Mean It"-core. TSL is my fav too

  • @dustinsaunders2479
    @dustinsaunders2479 2 года назад

    So good. Music sounds like if Rufio wrote 'Never Gonna Give You Up'

  • @TravisHam
    @TravisHam 2 года назад +1

    Just in time for April Fool's Day. Brilliant!

  • @fueledbycurry
    @fueledbycurry 2 года назад +2

    ive been rick rolling myself way too much today. And I absolutely loving it

  • @dmhprime
    @dmhprime 2 года назад

    All of your Blink videos are spot on dude. I always get a kick out of the "flat" Hoppus impression and the almost "cursive" DeLonge vox.

  • @songninja
    @songninja 2 года назад +1

    Not the rickroll I wanted, but the rickroll I needed.

  • @SMarshall92
    @SMarshall92 2 года назад +2

    Living for the melody change on "Never gonna say goodbye!" Brings me right back to my teenage years 😂

  • @brandonboer840
    @brandonboer840 2 года назад +1

    YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS! Thanks you for making my day.

  • @brandoncarroll8614
    @brandoncarroll8614 Год назад

    You are a one man pop punk machine my dude, mad props.

  • @amart23
    @amart23 Год назад

    Alex, you’re so dang talented man. Love it

  • @markoutwithmark
    @markoutwithmark 2 года назад

    This is kick ass. Excellent work brother!

  • @raviolibusiness
    @raviolibusiness 2 года назад

    duuude, those subtle voice changes when you switch from bass to guitar...you really know your shit. alao, awesome cover overall

  • @TheAaron3dg
    @TheAaron3dg 2 года назад

    Your Mark Hoppus vocals are on point!

  • @FireOpal86
    @FireOpal86 Год назад

    Nailed how Tom adds extra vowels 😂 "layeeeet you dowuuun, sayeee goodbuhyee" hahaha

  • @santigottube
    @santigottube 2 года назад

    Wasn’t sure about this one but yes my guy, you’ve done it again

  • @JHolmes2712
    @JHolmes2712 2 года назад

    This is unironically a good cover. I love it.

  • @hddrummer29
    @hddrummer29 2 года назад

    always game for an 'if blink wrote' + 'half time drums' two for one deal. scrumptious.

  • @corymerritt9100
    @corymerritt9100 2 года назад

    Nice, sounds kinda self titled era. Well done as usual.

  • @Tr4pZ_YT
    @Tr4pZ_YT 2 года назад

    Now this is the definition of one man band, holay shit I'm in love with this. GG dude someone needs to sign you!

  • @sandwichsupernova
    @sandwichsupernova 2 года назад +1

    Excellent job. The bridge and outro hit me in my teenage years.

  • @collink7145
    @collink7145 2 года назад

    OMG THE BRIDGE IS INCREDIBLE! ❤

  • @gregor0ni927
    @gregor0ni927 2 года назад +2

    These covers always put such a big, dumb smile on my face. Thank you! You are the master of capturing the Delongeian/Hoppusetic/Barkerrific essence.

  • @tomtoons
    @tomtoons 2 года назад

    Im gonna say it again - this is MORE BLINK, thank nowadays Blink 182. Thank you Alex for being awesome!

  • @therex2soupy815
    @therex2soupy815 2 года назад

    The way you mimic the Tom and Mark parts is incredible!!!

  • @LordRa88
    @LordRa88 2 года назад

    bro, you crack me up. your voice is spot on. I love how you take a song and actually make it your own thing while still being another band imitating another band. it's actually incredibly well done.

  • @tarapaider1729
    @tarapaider1729 2 года назад

    OMG this is what I’ve been missing my whole life

  • @kromatic3610
    @kromatic3610 2 года назад +1

    That Tom twang gets me every time.

  • @chrisrichard5310
    @chrisrichard5310 2 года назад

    I didn't know I needed this banger in my life. Thank you sir