There’s a severe lack of Barenaked Ladies reactions on RUclips. Thanks for doing this one! A few of my other favorites by them is, Old Apartment, Odds Are, and Life, in a Nutshell.
Pinch Me is probably my fave BNL song, it's a catchy upbeat song but it's also thought provoking considering it's talking about depression. It reflects the irony of feeling down and out of place in society, but having to pretend that everything's ok at the same time.
If you like that mellow/depresso juxtaposition, check out the band The Eels, 90% of their work falls into that category, mellow tunes but despressive lyrics if you actually listen to them.
Jay and Amber - when they perform this song in concert, the audience throws several pairs of underwear on the stage during the "I just made you say underwear" line. 😂
also, during if I had a million dollars in concert the crowd would throw boxes of kraft dinner on the stage when the band got to the point of saying they don't have to eat KD anymore then decide they can eat more!
@@jay-bt2lu Took me years to realize it because they haven't called it that in the States since before I was born - that KD was Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. I actually thought they were talking about TV dinners (not quite the same level of cheap)!
I saw Barenaked Ladies live in 2022 in Oregon and they were incredible. They have such fun on stage but they are also incredibly gifted musicians and singers. I highly recommend seeing them in concert if you can. Total blast!
Jay n Amber, just wanted to say, i only discovered y'all a little over a week ago and I've spent probably an average of 3-4 hours every single day catching up. I absolutely enjoy and appreciate your channel. So many great songs ! I love hearing, and seeing your reactions. Also, through everyone's comments, I've learned a whole lot of history of numerous artists. Keep it up ! God bless you two, and your sweet family ❤️.
More Barenaked Ladies! I'm sure you'll get lots of other BNL song requests so I'll suggest another great Canadian band called Great Big Sea. Songs include Excursion Around the Bay, Consequence Free, Ordinary Day and Sea of No Cares and When I'm Up just to name a few. They're a band from Newfoundland.
Great reaction guys! I might be a bit biased, living just outside Toronto, where BNL are from, and knowing, loving them since they came out in 1990, but these guys are pure fun, and they make amazing music!! This song captures my childhood perfectly (drinking from a hose, lawn sprinkler fun, afternoon naps - and it's under there! Under where - I just made you say underwear!!) HIGHLY recommend: Enid, Brian Wilson, Call & Answer (a very sweet 'ballad' type song), Jane, Grade 9, If I Had $1000000, and especially, the song that was their first release - a cover by fellow Canadian Bruce Cockburn: Lovers In A Dangerous Time (their version & video is superb!!) Cheers from Canada, eh!
Barenaked Ladies were led by Steven Page and Ed Robertson as a songwriting duo in Canada. They met in school even though they were a year or two apart. Both were in the advanced track and it shows in some very sharp and intelligent lyrics. Basically…they are smarter than most all of us. Also, they are self-admitted nerds to a degree, both to pop-culture and to music. First hit it on Canadian radio in 92. Some of their music is fast and has an almost rap-cadence, but definitely not all of it. Maybe 10-15% of it. They can be folksy, alternative rock, very ballady, but ultimately fun and thoughtful. Unfortunately Steven left the band about a decade ago over differences and legal issues. They did rejoin for a one-night appearance to be admitted to Canada’s Rock Hall of Fame, which seemed to mend some fences. BNL still tours and makes music today without Steven and Ed as the main singer, and others taking lead here and there as well.
@@ColetteMalette1 I don’t know about Disney specifically. It wasn’t a good time though. I’m pretty sure there was more animosity going on than just the arrest. Most bands do have that though over time. They split up in the late 2000’s and BNL made their first album without Steven in 2010. Steven made a few pretty good solo albums himself. I do hope they eventually decide to tour together again or make another album with the OG lineup.
Stephen and MO Berg from the pursuit of happiness are on tour together...theres a low budget canadian song that should be played...'I'm an adult now' by The Pursuit of Happiness.
@@chrisgilbert9076 Call and Answer, along with Jane and a couple other songs, was co-written by Stephen Duffy of Duran Duran fame. Both definitely have a different sound compared to the rest of their output.
The band began in Toronto in 1988 and are still releasing new albums. Two of their best and biggest hits came early (1989-1991), the timeless bop If I Had $1,000,000 and Brian Wilson (Brian Wilson of Beach Boys fame eventually covered this song on one of his solo albums). They also had a mega holiday hit with Michael Buble in the Christmas classic The Elf’s Lament.
This song is in fact from 2000 so not the 90s unfortunately, If you want more awesome BNL songs try the songs BRIAN WILSON, THE OLD APARTMENT, IT'S ALL BEEN DONE, IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS, SHOEBOX OF LIES. That'll get you on your way :)
So thrilled you got back to these guys! Oh Yeah, definitely a huge fan of this song! BNL was one of the most fun and entertaining groups you could see live in the 90's, hands down! Their antics were just unrelentingly funny and they've got just way too tunes to recommend! I'll just go off the beaten path a bit and recommend one of their older classics "Enid", one of their very early songs, just to be different. Lol
The Barenaked Ladies are from my hometown Scarborough Ontario Canada, Scarborough is a suburb of Toronto we're proud to have them as Canadians they're on the Scarborough Walk of Fame at our local Town Center Mall many other famous people including rapper Maestro Fresh Wes and Rockstar Lawrence Gowan are on Walk of Fame as well. Ps try their very first song (lovers in a dangerous time) play the video version ( it shows places all around Scarborough their hometown) it' a remake of the Bruce Coburn song
@@ronodowd5724 yes I remember much music's speaker Corner that was really a grovey seeing them on that it was at the corner of Queen and John in downtown Toronto. Do do you remember that much music TV special they did called on Gordon pond, it was to promote their first album, it was full of wacky skits and music performances and even show the Speakers Corner clip within it.
My wife was a huge BL fan but having 5 kids etc there was no way we could afford to go. A radio station had a contest and I entered every time it came on and finally got through and won tickets. Still didn't know how we were going to afford babysitter, trip, hotel but we'd worry about that later. At the end of the week the station drew from all the ticket winners for a grand prize. All expenses trip, hotel, food everything, plus get to hang out with the band, do their sound check and front row seat at the concert. Yup you guessed it.. we won that!! It was amazing and lets just say my wife rewarded me for my efforts. :) Also, those guys were a blast to chill with, funny as shit..
For anyone reading the "fake story" comment. It is absolutely true. The contest was "Barebutt Bongos" and you had to hold the phone to your SO's bare ass and smack out a song and they had to be able to guess it. I have 5 kids so I kept it real basic "Happy Birthday to You" and it worked. Can't post pics in the comments or I would.
Hey guys. Luv your channel. After seeing a lot of the 90s reactions you've done, it inspired me to put together a 90s playlist. The 90s was a formative decade for me. I started them as a high school freshman, took a year off to work before going to tech school for 2 years, and 3 years of my first out of school job. So there were a lot of milestones in that time period. I ended up making a second, more condensed list as the first one was around 1500 songs. The second is a little over half that. Listening to songs from just the 90s for the past few weeks has brought back a lot of memories. So thanks for the inspiration & breathing a bit of new life into someone approaching the big Five O. 😊 P.S. Love Female Fridays, and if you wouldn't mind a suggestion, how about doing a day where you do original songs vs covers? I know you've done some in the past, but there's usually a lot of time in between them. Doing at the same time would allow you to see both more differences & similarities. Just my $.02.
YES!! YES!! YES!! More Canadian content would be awesome guys, try Blue Rodeo - Try, Colin James - I Just Came Back, or Nickelback - Burn It To The Ground....for starters....I vote for Maple Mondays!! 😁🙏❤️🇨🇦
You guys need to check out their song If I Had A 1,000,000 dollars. It’s funny because I listened to it today and saying to myself that I wish you guys would do it, and then I see you’re doing BNL song. You guys would love it. I know I’ve suggested it before.
You guys have to check out my old apartment. New subscriber and by far you guys are the best. Love how Amber can really pick up on the meaning of these songs. I grew up in the 80s and nothing compares to that era as far as music. Jay my first concert was Bon Jovi and Ratt at the Spectrum in Philly when I was 15yrs old and I'm with you when it comes to hair band bands. Keep them coming and God bless you and your family
You guys will LOVE their STRICTLY fun 80s song "Grade 9". It has a quicker pace It will introduce you to what life was like as a BRAND NEW high school student (Grade 9) back in 1982 AND It throws in a small bit from 2 OTHER big songs at the time (that I am SURE you 2 will figure out - or at LEAST J. will know the group with the one. That is a BIG, unnecessary hint. The other bit you should BOTH know & if not, Amber will surely know it!) Glad that you are getting to know more of our Canadian music. ♥
I first saw BNL at my college (Fanshawe College Ont.) in like 1991...they set up their equipment outside the SUB building on the lawn courtyard and started playing...was so good. I've seen them 5 times since. You've never heard a better live song from them than "Brian Wilson"....you should check it out. (live version) Conan O'Brian made the remark that no live band ever sounded so good on his set.
The happiest sounding song about paralyzing depression ever recorded! This is my #2 favorite song ever, second only to "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees.
And yes... that is Eric McCormack from Will and Grace (good Canadian kid), There's a great version of this song that has an amazing guitar solo right at the end.
Love this one. It has one of my favorite lines I've ever heard: "I could hide out under there. I just made you say 'underwear.'" Always good for a giggle. I'm noticing a trend of suggestions for their happy and peppy stuff, which is great. Allow me to buck the trend and say that you need to hear "Call and Answer."
I remember in an interview they did way back then (probably on MuchMusic, Canada's MTV) that they said, when trying to explain their broad appeal, that "the moms like us". A wholesome Canadian band, with a naughty, cheeky name. From Toronto.
Steppenwolf (Born To Be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride)! Prism (Spaceship Superstar)! Headpins (Don't It Make You Feel)! Toronto (Your Daddy Don't Know)! The Poppy Family (Where Evil Grows)! Helix (Rock You)! Trooper (The Boys In The Bright White Sports Car, Raise A Little Hell)! Triumph (Somebody's Out There)! The Killer Dwarfs (We Stand Alone, Keep The Spirit Alive)! and for some newer music, Devin Townsend (Why?, Stand, Kingdom) and Danko Jones (I Want To Break Up With You)!
BNL is still around. They put out an album last year - in fact, they have put out a new album every 2-3 years for the last 30 years. I saw them on tour this past fall and they still put on a great show - they even played this very song!
They are very much still around. I just saw them live in the UK...even saw the soundcheck and met the guys. So many many albums of genius songs and good times. Best band in the world for sure.
“If I Had a Million Dollars” is one of my favorite Barenaked Ladies tunes. You should check it out!
Haven't you always wanted a monkey?
YES! THIS!
Another great one to check out is "Get in Line."
"Enid"!
Ooh, all them crazy elephant bones
their "It's All Been Done" was another top 20 hit!
Every song on Stunt is incredible.
Not even close. Brian Wilson is the best song they haven’t heard
My favorite!
Love that song! :D
BRIAN WILSON is another great song...
Agreed!
My karaoke jam.
They should watch the movie Love And Mercy before listening to this or they won’t understand the lyrics Still a great sounding song regardless.
Yes vote for this!
ya their best for real
Another vote for ‘If I had a Million Dollars’
Or “It’s all been Done.” That’s another great song by them
Dijon Ketchup!!!!!!
Bare naked Ladies are so cool. You need to check out If I had a million dollars 😂
The Old Apartment is a must for you two...!
My favorite ❤
Well written
42 steps from the street
@@TjM1978 We bought an old house on the Danforth.
They also sing “The Big Bang Theory” theme song.
And the Seven Little Monsters theme.
@@censorshipsucks9493 And Chicken Little.
The best description I have ever heard of this song is that it’s the happiest song about depression.
"Brian Wilson" - Barenaked Ladies
I'm putting in another vote for Brian Wilson. One of my all-time favorites!
Lovers in a dangerous time was another great hit of the Barenaked Ladies a Bruce Cockburn original that they covered.
I forgot about this song!! they should react to both!! Bruce Cockburns is more up tempo than the BNL version. Good Call!!
I came to the comments to say the same thing.
I'd love to see them do a double reaction.
Got to kick at the darkness til it bleeds daylight
@@carolynquinn8325 my favorite line on the whole song!
Proud of these Canadian boys and the music they created!!!
❤
They have a bunch of great songs, such as "Enid", "The Apartment, "Alcohol", "Million Dollars" to name a few. ❤❤ love you guys.
Love in a dangerous time.
Million Dollars!
@@pepepepert A very good cover, but I prefer Cockburn's original.
I was sold on BNL the first time I heard Be My Yoko Ono.
There’s a severe lack of Barenaked Ladies reactions on RUclips. Thanks for doing this one!
A few of my other favorites by them is, Old Apartment, Odds Are, and Life, in a Nutshell.
You have to do " If I had a Million dollars " and " My old apartment "
Pinch Me is probably my fave BNL song, it's a catchy upbeat song but it's also thought provoking considering it's talking about depression. It reflects the irony of feeling down and out of place in society, but having to pretend that everything's ok at the same time.
Some have also suggested it's about beginning to comprehend a tragedy that hasn't sunk in yet. I can see that a lot, too.
If you like that mellow/depresso juxtaposition, check out the band The Eels, 90% of their work falls into that category, mellow tunes but despressive lyrics if you actually listen to them.
Jane is one of my favourite BNL songs.
Gotta love a band that can include the lyric "i just made you say Underwear".
After yall reacted to One Week, I wondered when you'd finally get to hear this one. lol this is just an all-around cool, fun band
YEESSS!!! More Barenaked Ladies!!!
Jay and Amber - when they perform this song in concert, the audience throws several pairs of underwear on the stage during the "I just made you say underwear" line. 😂
also, during if I had a million dollars in concert the crowd would throw boxes of kraft dinner on the stage when the band got to the point of saying they don't have to eat KD anymore then decide they can eat more!
@@jay-bt2lu Took me years to realize it because they haven't called it that in the States since before I was born - that KD was Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. I actually thought they were talking about TV dinners (not quite the same level of cheap)!
Ed loves changes the lyrics as well.
@@jay-bt2luKD is Kraft Mac and Cheese to us Yankees.
@@Leafsdude”And change into my sister’s clothes”
Please react to THE OLD APARTMENT.
One of my absolute favorites!!!!!
“What A Good Boy” should be your next BNL song. It’s a powerful one.
Good choice!
Yes!
Love that song so much, it’s my favorite by them
@@cherylmahoney8654 live version is pretty dope too
Agreed
I saw Barenaked Ladies live in 2022 in Oregon and they were incredible. They have such fun on stage but they are also incredibly gifted musicians and singers. I highly recommend seeing them in concert if you can. Total blast!
Oh wow! That’s really recent, I didn’t think they were doing anything anymore
I'd enjoy seeing them, but Steven was the very best part of the band and he's gone.
Their first album, “Gordon”, has many amazing songs on it that you should check out.
The whole album is a masterpiece!
Jay n Amber, just wanted to say, i only discovered y'all a little over a week ago and I've spent probably an average of 3-4 hours every single day catching up. I absolutely enjoy and appreciate your channel. So many great songs ! I love hearing, and seeing your reactions. Also, through everyone's comments, I've learned a whole lot of history of numerous artists. Keep it up ! God bless you two, and your sweet family ❤️.
More Barenaked Ladies! I'm sure you'll get lots of other BNL song requests so I'll suggest another great Canadian band called Great Big Sea. Songs include Excursion Around the Bay, Consequence Free, Ordinary Day and Sea of No Cares and When I'm Up just to name a few. They're a band from Newfoundland.
Saw them live in Chicago.. everyone was singing as one and it was amazing..especially the chorus.. & everyone had a big cheesy grin on their faces!
Brian Wilson or Old Apartment are bangers.
They wrote and performed the theme song for TBBT.
"Pinch Me" came off of BNL's fifth Album: Maroon, which was released on September 12, 2000.
Yup. Interesting considering Sell, Sell Sell.
Also, they just released their 14th album last year. Still going strong, IMO.
@@Leafsdude Yep agreed!
Their cover of Lovers in a Dangerous Time is my favourite.
You should check out "Brian Wilson" by the Bare naked Ladies. Great song.
Great reaction guys! I might be a bit biased, living just outside Toronto, where BNL are from, and knowing, loving them since they came out in 1990, but these guys are pure fun, and they make amazing music!! This song captures my childhood perfectly (drinking from a hose, lawn sprinkler fun, afternoon naps - and it's under there! Under where - I just made you say underwear!!)
HIGHLY recommend: Enid, Brian Wilson, Call & Answer (a very sweet 'ballad' type song), Jane, Grade 9, If I Had $1000000, and especially, the song that was their first release - a cover by fellow Canadian Bruce Cockburn: Lovers In A Dangerous Time (their version & video is superb!!) Cheers from Canada, eh!
Do "Brian Wilson" by them.... PLEASE!!! (with lyrics...)
Yea Canada, I remember Bare Naked Ladies and this was my favorite tune by them, very unique group.
Thanks Jay and Amber for the flashback,lol.
"Its all been done".....is a good song of theirs . Anoher one i like is " a million dollars"
"Alcohol" is a great tune by BNL
Barenaked Ladies were led by Steven Page and Ed Robertson as a songwriting duo in Canada. They met in school even though they were a year or two apart. Both were in the advanced track and it shows in some very sharp and intelligent lyrics. Basically…they are smarter than most all of us. Also, they are self-admitted nerds to a degree, both to pop-culture and to music. First hit it on Canadian radio in 92. Some of their music is fast and has an almost rap-cadence, but definitely not all of it. Maybe 10-15% of it. They can be folksy, alternative rock, very ballady, but ultimately fun and thoughtful. Unfortunately Steven left the band about a decade ago over differences and legal issues. They did rejoin for a one-night appearance to be admitted to Canada’s Rock Hall of Fame, which seemed to mend some fences. BNL still tours and makes music today without Steven and Ed as the main singer, and others taking lead here and there as well.
Yeah didn’t Disney fire him for a cocaine incident?
@@ColetteMalette1 I don’t know about Disney specifically. It wasn’t a good time though. I’m pretty sure there was more animosity going on than just the arrest. Most bands do have that though over time. They split up in the late 2000’s and BNL made their first album without Steven in 2010. Steven made a few pretty good solo albums himself. I do hope they eventually decide to tour together again or make another album with the OG lineup.
Stephen and MO Berg from the pursuit of happiness are on tour together...theres a low budget canadian song that should be played...'I'm an adult now' by The Pursuit of Happiness.
@jay-bt2lu along with Chris Murphy, and Craig Northey form the Trans Canada Highwaymen
"Call and Answer, Enid, Good Boy, Old Apartment" so many good ones. "Old Apartment" is a rocker.
Call and Answer is a different side to the band, more emotional and darker. Early BNL covering “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” is a must listen.
@@chrisgilbert9076 Been trying to get them to do the original.
@@chrisgilbert9076 Call and Answer, along with Jane and a couple other songs, was co-written by Stephen Duffy of Duran Duran fame. Both definitely have a different sound compared to the rest of their output.
Call and Answer.. A must
The band began in Toronto in 1988 and are still releasing new albums. Two of their best and biggest hits came early (1989-1991), the timeless bop If I Had $1,000,000 and Brian Wilson (Brian Wilson of Beach Boys fame eventually covered this song on one of his solo albums). They also had a mega holiday hit with Michael Buble in the Christmas classic The Elf’s Lament.
Brian Wilson differently. Also 90s number groups like 311 or sum41.🎉
Band 311 have a song called “Amber”. That one is from the 2000’s though.
This song is in fact from 2000 so not the 90s unfortunately, If you want more awesome BNL songs try the songs BRIAN WILSON, THE OLD APARTMENT, IT'S ALL BEEN DONE, IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS, SHOEBOX OF LIES. That'll get you on your way :)
They are still playing, saw them at Universal's Mardi Gras event last spring and they always put on a great live show!
So thrilled you got back to these guys! Oh Yeah, definitely a huge fan of this song! BNL was one of the most fun and entertaining groups you could see live in the 90's, hands down! Their antics were just unrelentingly funny and they've got just way too tunes to recommend! I'll just go off the beaten path a bit and recommend one of their older classics "Enid", one of their very early songs, just to be different. Lol
Cool one from the 90’s is, “Unbelievable “ by the group called EMF. Pretty sure Jay would approve! 😉 Check it out if you haven’t yet👍😊
BNL is one of my all time favorite bands! They put on a great live show! Seen them seven times, so far. Life in a Nutshell and Box Set should be next.
The Barenaked Ladies are from my hometown Scarborough Ontario Canada, Scarborough is a suburb of Toronto we're proud to have them as Canadians they're on the Scarborough Walk of Fame at our local Town Center Mall many other famous people including rapper Maestro Fresh Wes and Rockstar Lawrence Gowan are on Walk of Fame as well.
Ps try their very first song (lovers in a dangerous time) play the video version ( it shows places all around Scarborough their hometown) it' a remake of the Bruce Coburn song
Do you ever see them on speakers conner when they were just starting much music Canadian MTV lol
@@ronodowd5724 yes I remember much music's speaker Corner that was really a grovey seeing them on that it was at the corner of Queen and John in downtown Toronto. Do do you remember that much music TV special they did called on Gordon pond, it was to promote their first album, it was full of wacky skits and music performances and even show the Speakers Corner clip within it.
i think the clip is youtube
@@ronodowd5724 yes it is seen it there
My wife was a huge BL fan but having 5 kids etc there was no way we could afford to go. A radio station had a contest and I entered every time it came on and finally got through and won tickets. Still didn't know how we were going to afford babysitter, trip, hotel but we'd worry about that later. At the end of the week the station drew from all the ticket winners for a grand prize. All expenses trip, hotel, food everything, plus get to hang out with the band, do their sound check and front row seat at the concert. Yup you guessed it.. we won that!! It was amazing and lets just say my wife rewarded me for my efforts. :) Also, those guys were a blast to chill with, funny as shit..
Really awesome story!
And fake
@@AlexWood-k1s absolutely true. I have pics and friends that were around for it.
@@AlexWood-k1s wish it would let me post pics in the comments. Absolutely true
For anyone reading the "fake story" comment. It is absolutely true. The contest was "Barebutt Bongos" and you had to hold the phone to your SO's bare ass and smack out a song and they had to be able to guess it. I have 5 kids so I kept it real basic "Happy Birthday to You" and it worked. Can't post pics in the comments or I would.
My girl, I want to give you a huge hug! Nothing creepy, just an honest hug to share and feel all the cool vibes of the songs y'all have been covering.
Hey guys. Luv your channel. After seeing a lot of the 90s reactions you've done, it inspired me to put together a 90s playlist. The 90s was a formative decade for me. I started them as a high school freshman, took a year off to work before going to tech school for 2 years, and 3 years of my first out of school job. So there were a lot of milestones in that time period. I ended up making a second, more condensed list as the first one was around 1500 songs. The second is a little over half that.
Listening to songs from just the 90s for the past few weeks has brought back a lot of memories. So thanks for the inspiration & breathing a bit of new life into someone approaching the big Five O. 😊
P.S. Love Female Fridays, and if you wouldn't mind a suggestion, how about doing a day where you do original songs vs covers? I know you've done some in the past, but there's usually a lot of time in between them. Doing at the same time would allow you to see both more differences & similarities. Just my $.02.
Old Apartment. Such a great song. So many awesome songs from Barenaked Ladies.
The Old Apartment and Its all Been Done Before are musts!
YES!! YES!! YES!!
More Canadian content would be awesome guys, try Blue Rodeo - Try, Colin James - I Just Came Back, or Nickelback - Burn It To The Ground....for starters....I vote for Maple Mondays!! 😁🙏❤️🇨🇦
They should definitely do Blue Rodeo - “Try” and Colin James (like Jeff Healey, a protege of SRV). 👍
You guys need to check out their song If I Had A 1,000,000 dollars. It’s funny because I listened to it today and saying to myself that I wish you guys would do it, and then I see you’re doing BNL song. You guys would love it. I know I’ve suggested it before.
don't forget to throw your box of KD on the stage!
You guys have to check out my old apartment. New subscriber and by far you guys are the best. Love how Amber can really pick up on the meaning of these songs. I grew up in the 80s and nothing compares to that era as far as music. Jay my first concert was Bon Jovi and Ratt at the Spectrum in Philly when I was 15yrs old and I'm with you when it comes to hair band bands. Keep them coming and God bless you and your family
"What A Good Boy", "Old Apartment", "Break Your Heart" (live) all great Barenaked Ladies songs.
Nerd Rock! Check out Alcohol, Old Apartment, Call and Answer, Brian Wilson, Enid, Grade 9. So many good ones.
BNL songs to check out....Lovers in a Dangerous time, Enid ,Be My Yoko Ono , and What a Good Boy.
It's all been done, another great hit.
They are still around. Just saw them in concert last year and they have a new album coming out.
Truly - best concert I’ve ever been to. They’re AMAZING live!
Lovers in a Dangerous Time is Bare Naked Ladies' great cover of another Canadian legend, Bruce Coburn. Amazing harmonies
This is such a fun song. It’s one of my favorites. My all time fav is the old apartment
I've not seen it mentioned, but "Light Up My Room" is probably my favourite song by these guys.
You have a long way to go down this rabbit hole
You guys will LOVE their STRICTLY fun 80s song "Grade 9".
It has a quicker pace
It will introduce you to what life was like as a BRAND NEW high school student (Grade 9) back in 1982
AND
It throws in a small bit from 2 OTHER big songs at the time (that I am SURE you 2 will figure out - or at LEAST J. will know the group with the one. That is a BIG, unnecessary hint. The other bit you should BOTH know & if not, Amber will surely know it!)
Glad that you are getting to know more of our Canadian music. ♥
Brian Wilson Live. But the album version. One good thing about growing up in Detroit: we know Canadian artists before the rest of America.
I first saw BNL at my college (Fanshawe College Ont.) in like 1991...they set up their equipment outside the SUB building on the lawn courtyard and started playing...was so good. I've seen them 5 times since. You've never heard a better live song from them than "Brian Wilson"....you should check it out. (live version) Conan O'Brian made the remark that no live band ever sounded so good on his set.
The happiest sounding song about paralyzing depression ever recorded! This is my #2 favorite song ever, second only to "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees.
This used to be played on the promo/ trailer tapes we used to have to play at Blockbuster Video. LOL
So many great songs by this group. Light up my room, Enid, life in a nutshell, be my yoko ono, and the million dollars song is a must
THIS SONG...this song ... life changes and... whew...
This band Barenaked Ladies brings back so many good memories!
You should check out “The Old Apartment” by BNL. It’s got a cool vibe and melody, and great Bare Naked Ladies lyrics.
love the juxtaposition of this song. A bouncy and happy song about the monotony of life.
And yes... that is Eric McCormack from Will and Grace (good Canadian kid), There's a great version of this song that has an amazing guitar solo right at the end.
Glad you got to these guys. Their music is just FUN!
What a Good Boy is so good.
“Of I had a million dollars” and “the old apartment” two great ones to checkout
Love this one. It has one of my favorite lines I've ever heard: "I could hide out under there. I just made you say 'underwear.'" Always good for a giggle.
I'm noticing a trend of suggestions for their happy and peppy stuff, which is great. Allow me to buck the trend and say that you need to hear "Call and Answer."
I remember in an interview they did way back then (probably on MuchMusic, Canada's MTV) that they said, when trying to explain their broad appeal, that "the moms like us". A wholesome Canadian band, with a naughty, cheeky name. From Toronto.
Canadian Bands? You really need to try some Chilliwack (Lonesome Mary, Fly At Night, or Rain -O to start) and Blue Rodeo (Try or Lost Together)!
Steppenwolf (Born To Be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride)!
Prism (Spaceship Superstar)!
Headpins (Don't It Make You Feel)!
Toronto (Your Daddy Don't Know)!
The Poppy Family (Where Evil Grows)!
Helix (Rock You)!
Trooper (The Boys In The Bright White Sports Car, Raise A Little Hell)!
Triumph (Somebody's Out There)!
The Killer Dwarfs (We Stand Alone, Keep The Spirit Alive)!
and for some newer music, Devin Townsend (Why?, Stand, Kingdom) and Danko Jones (I Want To Break Up With You)!
Oh man they have got to do some Blue Rodeo!
Don't forget My Girl( gone gone gone)
BNL is still around. They put out an album last year - in fact, they have put out a new album every 2-3 years for the last 30 years. I saw them on tour this past fall and they still put on a great show - they even played this very song!
my favorite Barenaked Ladies song is "If I Had $1000000"; it makes me laugh as it's very toungue-in-cheek; you will love it.
"Brian Wilson", "Hello City", and "When I Fall" are some other songs worth checking out.
The Barenaked Ladies made the best holiday album of all time... "Barenaked for the Holidays"! My faves are "Elf's Lament' and 'Green Christmas'
BNL has an amazing catalog, great innovative band
They had such a good vibe. One week is a banger
Love this song "I just made you say underwear" lol. It takes some skill to sing a Barenaked Ladies chorus.
Such a great band! As others have mentioned - "If I had a million dollars" should be next.
Another Canadian band you may want to check out is the Stampeders had a bunch of hits in the 70s. Love the channel.✌️
Break your heart and what a good boy are my two favourite songs, but you need to listen to the live versions
Bare Naked Ladies are still going strong. I'm going to catch them live in June. Always a feel good concert.
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Another vote for If I had A million dollars, also, I love the song Alcohol. Great reaction.❤️✌️🌼
Going to see Barenaked Ladies next week in Rochester, MN
I was just at one of their concerts last fall.
All the band members are amazing singers …
They are very much still around. I just saw them live in the UK...even saw the soundcheck and met the guys. So many many albums of genius songs and good times. Best band in the world for sure.
There is one Video that perfectly merges the Best Beat, Dance, Visuals, Voice and Lyrics...OneRepublic Love Runs Out!