Keep in mind this was 1969. NOTHING sounded like this. "Search and Destroy" is a must. it is an integral part of the timeline of punk and one of the important songs in Rock. It's one step higher than s-tier. S+ tier
So true, this was the 60s an era of hippie flower power, peace and love - then comes along Lou Reed and Iggy Pop changing music forever - NY punk was born!
Straight up. For shits and giggles I listened to Yes "Everydays" from '69 after this video. What a contrast. Meanwhile McCartney is writing "Let It Be".
Not sure why they chose "The Passenger" from Iggy solo. It's a low key track I always thought of as the classic "deep track," though it shows up in various alternative films. The lyrics are the thing about "The Passenger." I would have gone for "Lust for Life" (Trainspotting anybody?) or maybe "Success" (both catchy and hilarious) as more representative of that critically acclaimed album. Both much more upbeat and dynamic songs as well.
"I'ma street walkin' cheetah with a hand full o' lip balm" ha ha.....whenever the guys in the band need me to play a lick to get our levels matched, I always play the main riff to 'Search and Destroy'
Album produced by John Cale of The Velvet Underground. A couple years later, David Bowie would combine the influence of VU & The Stooges to develop Ziggy, co-producing the 3rd Stooges album _Raw Power_ in 1972. "Search & Destroy", "Gimme Danger", "1970", "Down On The Street" - alot of essential Stooges to know.
Down On The Street and stuff off Fun House is gonna work best for these guys. A lot of Stooges has such messed-up production that it won't sound good to them, but DOTS hits like a brick :)
The reason you are catching that Velvet Underground vibe is because this record was produced by John Cale who was a member of the Velvets. Cale played the piano on I'm Waiting for the Man, and he played piano on I Wanna Be Your Dog. Note the similarities.
You guys should do some back research on the Stooges and how outrageous Iggy was back in the day. The dude violated every standard and societal taboo you can imagine, and cranked out some of the most intense rock ever recorded. These guys are epic.
@@CW-mx7eb One story about Iggy during the Stooges era that was corroborated by close associates was that Iggy would put on a little flower dress with a little handbag and high heels and go to the toughest biker bars in Detroit. Remember, this was 1969 into the early 70's, and people didn't take kindly to a dude in a dress. As one can imagine, they bikers didn't think it was cute, and would proceed to kick the shit out of Iggy, who would often have to crawl home he was so messed up. Iggy didn't just test the boundaries of decency. He obliterated them.
The Stooges, MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper, Amboy Dukes, etc, etc. So many great bands came out of Michigan in the late 60s, early 70s. Roots of punk and metal.
The VU comparison is fair. Iggy was definitely influenced by Lou Reed. Check out the entire Fun House album from the Stooges for a great musical experience. I'd also like to see you hit The Yardbirds as I think it's a terrible oversight that you haven't yet.
Great band. Their album Raw Power is one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. My uncle’s band Balderdash played with them at the 1970 Cincinnati Pop Festival.
The sleigh bells and piano that you heard in that song were both played by the Velvet Underground’s John Cale. He also produced the album that this song is on.
Much valid criticism in these comments. Makes you wonder, if the British punks plus Bowie hadn't admired The Stooges, would they even be remembered today? Seems like they're kept alive by rock historians and critics more than actual listeners
I’m always happy when you showcase bands that are not mainstream! It’s great for fans who don’t really get a chance to hear commentary on the bands & songs they love.
Now you gotta hit lust for life (iggy solo) or go with the stooges funhouse album. I cant pick between tv eye/dirt/1970. The whole album is about 35 minutes and incredible and so far ahead of its time. They brought horns into the mix on the last two tracks and its nuts! R.I.P. to both Asheton brothers
@Joan In Florida When I went to college orientation later that summer, there was a heavy police presence on the streets, due to the student demonstrations against the War the day before.
You must review Funhouse by the Stooges. One of the greatest rock albums of all time, and a massive influence on multiple punk, post punk and grunge bands from the late 70's through the early 90's. Down On The Street is one of the grungiest hard rock tunes ever recorded and it opens the album.
This was so different for 1969. Unbeknownst to them, they forever changed music while still paying homage to the original idea of rock and roll - shake things up. Like their hippie brethren, they also protested the Vietnam war with the song 1969. Their impact didn't hit right away, but the ones that listened to the Stooges formed bands, and carried their baton moving music forward. They influenced so many (Jack White included).
What a kick @** introduction to The Stooges! Such a simple yet powerful riff. And the reach of this song alone was great. There would be no Sonic Youth or Smashing Pumpkins without this.
Lou Reed from The Velvet Underground and Iggy Pop were huge influences on early David Bowie. Reed and Iggy were never really successful in the States, but once famous, Bowie really helped jump-start their careers by producing albums with them.
Proto Punk is a great rabbit hole to fall down... Velvet Underground, MC5, The Modern Lovers all worth a look at. Also look out for the garage rock album Nuggets for some absolute gems.
That minimalist, “no big deal,” droning quality of Iggy’s songs was a deliberate choice. It’s a hallmark of his music. The energy he’s putting out here is a sort of strung out, debauched detachedness. So a big emotional vocal moment at the end wouldn’t actually be in line with the intention of the song. I think hearing the aggressive guitar you automatically assumed he was going for some big aggressive statement, like in Metal or Hardcore. But he’s doing something much more clever and nuanced than that. While other bands of the late 60s and 70s increasingly tried to create big, grandiose songs, Iggy and Lou Reed pointedly eschewed that trend of being precious about what they were doing. Their posture was instead to be pointedly blase. The Stooges and The Velvet Underground (you were right to see an affinity) pioneered the aesthetic values that would become punk and post punk. And a main feature of the aesthetic is to NOT indulge in the big, emotional moment. It was all about being cool and concise.
@@alexjbennett1017 Undersung for sure. Are you a Brit then? I was hip to them back in the day as an American, but then I was a punk rocker. Not sure how much of a punk scene there is left to appreciate them, but they were at least still listened to by Millennial American indie kids when a renewed interest in post punk hit in the Aughts. Maybe they’ve since fallen off the radar of Gen Z Americans.
@@rainbowgames1 Actually was thinking you were a Brit since you had listened to them. I'm in California. Nobody I've ever known has ever heard of them, and I've only run into (vs searched for) one written reference to them -- Michael Stipe saying they influenced REM. I'm only familiar with their first three albums, but I saw them in the mid/late 80s. Lately I've been enjoying their old Rockpalast vids. The way you described "Passenger" reminded me of Wire, that's why I asked.
Iconic song - massive influence However, and I won’t stop harping on this, if you don’t hit Television’s Marquee Moon soon you are missing a major song. Especially since last week was the 45th anniversary of its release.
@@ednicholson7839 excellent choices, but I actually held off on my first choice: Live “Little Johnny Jewel” from The Blow Up. I just didn’t know if they’re prepared to get lost in so much sauce for 15 minutes; especially when that sauce includes one of the finest live guitar solos (Verlaine) ever. It’s Coltrane with guitar. Still makes me weep.
I can't even begin to describe how much I love that song. The entire album is brilliant but that track is.....I am at a loss for words. I'm pretty sure it would blow their minds.
OK, I just gotta say your comment about subscribing is helpful. Back in the day, I assumed there was a fee involved. And mentioning that it helps your channel is good to know for those that don't realize. Your channel it the best reaction one out there for many reasons.
Thanks for the reaction video, Scott Ashton (Rock Action) of the Stooges was a good friend of mine, and I think it would have made him happy to see you keeping his music alive, I miss him terribly, so big thank you, still waiting for you to do Tom Waits, I know its going to blow your mind.
@@adrianstevens2146 Thanks for backing me up on this I think Alex and Andy would get a big kick out of Tom particularly if they haven't heard him before, I strated watching reaction videos becaise of a reaction I saw to Tom Waits Tom Trauberts Blues.
There is an amazing Jim Jarmusch documentary called Gimme Danger (2016), which specifically focuses on the Stooges. Would be a great Patreon movie reaction.
Of course everybody knows Iggy is the main Stooge, but Ron Asheton (a guy who lived with his mom for most of his life) on guitar is mainly why I love the Stooges. There are other versions of this song where he gets to open up and SLAY with that fuzz tone. No Fun and 1969 are two other great Stooges songs. ruclips.net/video/HXIw1BvfEQ8/видео.html
Jame Williamson is another fine guitarist that Iggy teamed up with. I loved what he did on the Kill City album. That said, I ain't gonna deny that Ron Asheton has been a huge influence on me as a guitarist.
Ron Asheton is one of top five favorite guitarists, partially just for this song. I was absolutely blown away by the tone on this song, it’s sounds so feral. Ron Asheton deserves more praise as a guitarist.
@@samuelmartin2992 I think he's always gotten his props by the rock community, -at least those in the know. Every band and every song that tries to emulate that style and that tone did so as an homage to Asheton. But as far as the general rock/music industry and media goes ...definitely he deserved more credit and accolades while while he was alive. I feel fortunate to have seen him perform at least once in my life.... a decade ago when Iggy and the reformed Stooges did a european tour. They were as awesome as ever.
I had a mixed tape I listened to a million times when I was a high schooler in the mid 1980s. It had ‘I wanna be your dog’ followed by velvet underground’s ‘all tomorrow’s parties’. Now I can’t listen to this song without feeling like I need to listen to ‘all tomorrow’s parties’ next. And that might be a good song for you guys to hit next
"Down on the Street" "Dirt" Re: The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed and Iggy were in the same social scene, especially in NYC. VU are musically diverse, and not punk rock at all... but they opened the door to the punk attitude and style.
John Cale of The Velvet Underground produced the album, and plays the sleigh bells on "I Wanna Be Your Dog." Good job connecting the sounds of the two bands.
Back in the day the Stooges were one of those bands that everyone said were so cool but no one listened to the records. They did some good stuff but they also did things that were unlistenable imo. In contrast seeing Iggy live was mesmerizing, definitely a performance pioneer
@@ChrisLawton66 I've listened to plenty of unlistenable music......Hopi Indian music, Revolution #9 by the Beatles, 1/2 of all Stooges songs, Chinese Opera music, anything solo-Phil Collins, must I go on.....?
The Stooges in a category that they created... Iggy lived several floors above my brother in apartments in Ann Arbor. He told me Iggy cut himself on stage and spead peanut butter on himself. I had no words.
I’m so happy that you finally did the Stooges. This album is perfect anytime, but the best on a bad day. It’s noisy and not serious and will blow all of the garbage out of your head when you turn it up to an obnoxious volume.
Back in the 70's I was watching the Dinah Shore talk show, well the guests that day were none other than David Bowie and Iggy Pop. She asked them something along the lines of what do you want to do with your music and they told her we want to destroy the 70's. The other musicians in the band were the Sales brothers, sons of the late comic Soupy Sales. Ah those wonderful 70 's✨😎
@@midnightfury9001 I saw that segment at some point. I think it was on youtube. Saw somw acts show up on the Merv Griffen Show that one wouldn't expect to see either.
@@burmajones803 I use to watch Mike Douglas, and Merv , they both had some amazing artists and bands on their shows. I thought Comic actor Rick Moranis did a great impression of Merv on the SCTV comedy show. Funny stuff😂
I love the fact that you don’t know John Cale was in this record, yet you know enough to compare it to VU. You’re listening skills have certainly grown from doing these reaction videos as long as you have.
Alex nailed it with the jingle bells. It’s an instrument that’s almost impossible to make sound creepy and yet they did it. If you like Iggy’s screams, also check out “No Fun” from the same album and “TV Eye” from the Funhouse album.
THANK YOU A&A - Thought you would hit "1969" off this album, but love this one too. Next stooges could be "1969", Search and Destroy", or "TV Eye". Still need to go back and react to solo Iggy "Lust For Life", it's the banger you really want from him.
Gonna make a controversial comparison. This song and the Stooges in general are like the movie Citizen Kane. Their greatness has more to do with context and influence than the actual end result. The game changed because of them.
A pretty fair statement -- and both Orson Welles and The Stooges/Iggy would go on to do better stuff (at least in my opinion). My favorite song from the first album is probably "1969" -- that wah wah!
Yeah, controversial statement but interesting comparison nonetheless and I welcome it. I agree Citizen Kane is only one example of Welles’ mighty and diverse body of work but it’s still a shiny jewel in his crown all the same. A diamond among diamonds. But to your absolute credit, I don’t think anybody else has ever mentioned the Stooges in the same breath as that 1941 film classic.
"Search And Destroy" or "Lust For Life", both are a change of pace from the 2 you've heard so far. The obvious next place to go is Velvet Underground or Lou Reed's solo stuff. Iggy Pop and Lou Reed have huge Bowie links, think about doing some stuff off Lou Reed's "Transformer"
This band was formed in Ann Arbor MI near Detroit. You might want to consider doing a series on Detroit area bands and solo acts from the late 60s - early 70s. It might surprise a lot of people.
Haha! When you did "Passenger," I said "B" at the same time as you guys - and I said "A" with y'all this time too lol! This was pretty cool. Iggy and the Stooges are way before my time, but as a teen of the 80s/90s and lover of alt music, I definitely knew Iggy Pop and have heard snippets of this song plenty of times, but I've never taken the time to listen to the whole thing. I agree with what you said about the end. Even though I'm a pretty big fan of an unexpected short song, I did want it to keep going longer too. Very apt too that you put Iggy's voice together with the lead singer of the VU, Lou Reed: Iggy, Lou and David Bowie were pretty much the hottest thruple around in music in the 70s! 😄 (you should definitely do more VU and Bowie too, btw)
The 1969 self-titled Stooges' debut was produced by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. Cale was responsible for the unexpected production choices, such as the Christmas bells on this song. By the second album, "Funhouse," Iggy and the guys were going to even darker and heavier places, which make this song seem a bit tame and restrained. "Funhouse" and "Raw Power" are *incredible* Stooges albums!
Iggy was doing the more working class pre-punk version of what Velvet Underground were on about and both were extremely influential on the punk/college radio/alternative movements that would follow. For Iggy: "Search and Destroy," "Lust for Life" and "Nightclubbing" for the Velvets: "Heroin," "Pale Blue Eyes" and "Cool it Down"
Proud of you guys for opening up what ur willing to sample. Lot of us here prob look at u two like ur our little brothers. Lust For Life next for Iggy, which can transition you into fun/party rock, such as That’s What I Like About You and Rock Lobster, then some more New Wave like Watching the Detectives, then early Industrial like Headhunter. And more Stones, have u covered JJF, HTW, BS, A, etc, etc, etc, yet?
Also The Beach Boys used the jingle bells in most of their music and are the most famous for incorporating them into rock/pop music. I never knew until someone pointed it to me then went back and listened to most of their hits and albums (especially Pet Sounds) and they are ever present to the point that when people imitate them they have to use the jingle/sleigh bells.
I wouldn't say they used it in most of their music. Brian Wilson used sleigh bells, temple blocks, vibraphone, marimba, and all sorts of great percussion in many of their songs, and although he used sleigh bells probably more than any other pop producer/arranger, he probably only used it in a very small percentage of his songs. John Cale was influenced by Brian Wilson and wrote the song "Mr. Wilson" ruclips.net/video/pvQFSXyVqDk/видео.html
This brings back memories. 1969 I was ten years old just really starting to get into music and I had two older brothers who were my source of music. One thing I have to say about your reaction to the song. Andy talked about the way certain instruments were split into right side and left side. Andy you have to consider that in 1969 stereo recording was fairly new so they didn't have all the tricks that came later. Also this song was probably recorded on a four track machine that limits what you can do as well. I'm old enough to remember when FM stereo radio was a new thing and there was only two or three FM stations you could listen to.
Fun fact: About a third of this album was written the night before, upon the label's request, to fill an album's worth of songs. The Stooges we're all about RAW energy, and it definitely shows through in their albums; much more so in their live performances. They used to bring out vaccum cleaners and other made.up instruments onstage, avant-garde essentially, before this form of the band evolved. John Cale plays the single piano note throughout this song. That single note is one of my favorite contributions to music, period. However, their second album Funhouse is one of the greatest ever produced, and their third album, Raw Power, is one of the most influential albums ever produced.
Released in 1969. Beatles, Elvis Presley, the 5th Dimensions, etc. It's such a huge departure from everything else that was being played at the time. This was punk before anyone realized that punk needed to exist. No-one else was doing this then. Check out the video of the Stooges performing this at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Hilarious and powerful!
Hey guys. So glad you got to this one. The Stooges were punk pioneers. The Christmas bells are really a piano. John Cale from VU produced the song and played the keys. Some VU next would be great!
A+ guys.... prepunk punk.... so gritty for 69.... full distortion... where's the moshpit.... thank you guys.... Gotta see a live cut of anything from them...
He did add some focalization live and the song gets extended. The live standouts are raw power , search and destroy and lust for life and his concerts were blistering loud, been to 6 of them
The Stooges are an incredible band! Some other songs of theirs you might are Raw Power, Down On The Street, Loose, No Fun, Gimmie Danger and my personal favorite Penetration which the late Anthony Bourdain said will have you “feel your face melt right off your skull”
I was worried you'd hate The Stooges, since you seemed bored with Iggy solo. Whew! Try "Down on the Street"... actually, the entire album would blow your minds. Well. Take care. Catch ya down the line fellas. 🙂💗💗✌
@@susanklasinski1805 🙌 Yep. My journey is complete, after 3+ years, they finally listened to The Stooges and didn't hate them.! Maybe they'll give Funhouse a shot, but doubt it...oh well. lol. Take care sweet Susan! 😊❤
An iconic band. Legends to folks brave enough to deep dive into rock 'n' roll. They didn't sell a lot of records, but their influence on future bands is definite.
They mentioned about how the end was almost understated with not enough umph. And how maybe it was because it was a studio album. In those days with emerging bands the label and producers had a lot of cintrol over final product. On stage he did a lot of improvising at the end and even during the song. Live the they didn't dare do it because the audiences expected it. One of the reasons bands loved touring back then. In the late 60's and early 70's the Stooges used to play southeast Michigan a lot. My youngest older brother Kenny turned me on to Iggy Pop and the Stooges. The first time I saw them was with MC-5 ( the original Heavy Metal band), Alice Cooper and a couple of other bands at the Sherewood Forrest outside Flint Michigan a farm turned Rock & Roll venue with both indoor and outdoor stages. In the summer they had all day Wild Wensday and Super Saturday concerts. Bob Segar, Grand Funk, Ted Nugent are all from that area with Grand Funk actually from Flint. I was 16 the first time I saw Iggy Pop and the Stooges their first tour at the Forrest. A little buzzed on blue mescaline in a bottle of Boonesfarm strawberry wine plus smokin' Panama Red one of my best buds scored. I used to make custom 5 and 6 foot walking staffs and sell/trade them there. Scored a full ounce of Acapuco Gold for one wrapped with a leather hand hold area and with several crow feathers hanging from the top of the staff on it a girlfriend gave me. Later I made some with a small branch on one side I drilled and tufned into a pipe stem with a bowl mounted on the other side. Those one really were a hit. Scored a pound with one of those because it actually had reale Eagle feathers on it. The buyer was part owner of Flint's top head shop the Touch Boutique. He even threw in a killer Bong the next time I went there and bought several to sell in the store. Ya had to be there to really understated how dynamic Rock was then. Back then if you didn't smoke weed in high school your were a serious dweeb. Most of my class was stoned all day long as well as a lot of the teachers. Metal shop made copper toke pipes. Wood shop class Indian peace pipes.
I can see and hear so many current bands that take a bow to Iggy, For that reason A+. The thing is, there was no one doing this type of music and vocal delivery back in 1969.
Nothing sounded like this in 1969. This was years before "Punk" per se. And the newness is the context that is difficult to appreciate for people listening now to what was ground breaking music then. The creativity to come up with something so different from other contemporary music is what captures my attention whenever I am fortunate to hear something truly new. Artists such as Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Led Zep, David Bowie, Lou Read and VU, Sex Pistols, B52s, The The, Smashing Pumpkins, the Cars, Talking Heads, The Cure, REM Radiohead and many others released tracks that cut through and took modern music to new places. Particularly some of their earlier stuff before they achieved commercial success. The Stooges and Iggy Pop were ground breaking. For something similar you may not have heard, try the track "All day and all of the night" from the Kinks live album One for the Road. Brilliant!
You're getting closer. Any artist's #1 song on Spotify is almost always going to be their most commercially palatable song, not their true form. Search & Destroy is the essence of the Stooges: raw and aggressive with terrible recording quality. Down on the Street, Loose and TV Eye off Funhouse are three of the nastiest bangers to ever start off an album. You really need to see the Iggy and the Stooges Live Cincinnati 1970 clip on RUclips to get the real impact of Iggy.
Keep in mind this was 1969. NOTHING sounded like this.
"Search and Destroy" is a must. it is an integral part of the timeline of punk and one of the important songs in Rock. It's one step higher than s-tier. S+ tier
So true, this was the 60s an era of hippie flower power, peace and love - then comes along Lou Reed and Iggy Pop changing music forever - NY punk was born!
Straight up. For shits and giggles I listened to Yes "Everydays" from '69 after this video. What a contrast. Meanwhile McCartney is writing "Let It Be".
Not sure why they chose "The Passenger" from Iggy solo. It's a low key track I always thought of as the classic "deep track," though it shows up in various alternative films. The lyrics are the thing about "The Passenger."
I would have gone for "Lust for Life" (Trainspotting anybody?) or maybe "Success" (both catchy and hilarious) as more representative of that critically acclaimed album. Both much more upbeat and dynamic songs as well.
I think " Wanna be Your Dog" is S' Tier!!
Shake Appeal, Raw Power,,,,, a must.
"Search and Destroy" is must listen "Stooges" too guys! To me it's an "S" tier song.
"I'ma street walkin' cheetah with a hand full o' lip balm" ha ha.....whenever the guys in the band need me to play a lick to get our levels matched, I always play the main riff to 'Search and Destroy'
I agree
HAVE to do Search and Destroy.
AGREE
Definitely more of a representative sound. I like it.
Album produced by John Cale of The Velvet Underground. A couple years later, David Bowie would combine the influence of VU & The Stooges to develop Ziggy, co-producing the 3rd Stooges album _Raw Power_ in 1972.
"Search & Destroy", "Gimme Danger", "1970", "Down On The Street" - alot of essential Stooges to know.
Down On The Street and stuff off Fun House is gonna work best for these guys. A lot of Stooges has such messed-up production that it won't sound good to them, but DOTS hits like a brick :)
“I Need Somebody” is chock full of menace.
TV Eye for sure, that intro just fires you right up and pure stooges riff
David Bowie was a parody of Detroit combining Iggy & Alice Cooper
The reason you are catching that Velvet Underground vibe is because this record was produced by John Cale who was a member of the Velvets. Cale played the piano on I'm Waiting for the Man, and he played piano on I Wanna Be Your Dog. Note the similarities.
Not a man of many notes, but it works so well.
This still has the power to thrill after all these years. Can you imagine how it must have sounded at the time? It's so effing raw!
You guys should do some back research on the Stooges and how outrageous Iggy was back in the day. The dude violated every standard and societal taboo you can imagine, and cranked out some of the most intense rock ever recorded.
These guys are epic.
Yeah and he has the scars to prove it.
Really good Stooges documentary on Prime or Netflix is eye opening
He used to roll around over broken glass while shirtless on stage
@@CW-mx7eb One story about Iggy during the Stooges era that was corroborated by close associates was that Iggy would put on a little flower dress with a little handbag and high heels and go to the toughest biker bars in Detroit. Remember, this was 1969 into the early 70's, and people didn't take kindly to a dude in a dress.
As one can imagine, they bikers didn't think it was cute, and would proceed to kick the shit out of Iggy, who would often have to crawl home he was so messed up.
Iggy didn't just test the boundaries of decency. He obliterated them.
@cdcaleo Great story. It's a miracle the guy is still alive.
The Stooges, MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper, Amboy Dukes, etc, etc. So many great bands came out of Michigan in the late 60s, early 70s. Roots of punk and metal.
Question Mark and Mysterians, too.
Right. Not to mention Seger, Frost, et al and oh yeah, Motown...it was simply a volcano of creativity...
The VU comparison is fair. Iggy was definitely influenced by Lou Reed. Check out the entire Fun House album from the Stooges for a great musical experience. I'd also like to see you hit The Yardbirds as I think it's a terrible oversight that you haven't yet.
Yes. The Yardbirds definitely!!!!!!!!!!!!
I told them to hit yardbirds over a year ago. Still waiting.
For sure. And you can't really leave out the obvious (and well-done) heroin vibe in both when analyzing the approach and the appeal.
Great band. Their album Raw Power is one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. My uncle’s band Balderdash played with them at the 1970 Cincinnati Pop Festival.
There is no Stooges album of that name. There is a song called that, which is found on Raw Power.
@@DazzleMonroe yes you’re right. I think I suffered a momentary lapse of reason. I’ll amend my comment. Thank you for checking up on me.
Search and Destroy is a song. The album it's on is Raw Power.
@@motodork Thanks for taking it so well. I'm an OCD music historian.
@@DazzleMonroe no problem. I own that album. I was just thinking of the song. Typical me.
The sleigh bells and piano that you heard in that song were both played by the Velvet Underground’s John Cale.
He also produced the album that this song is on.
To hear this song was made in 1969 is a revelation. This didnt make the airwaves and I didnt hear this kind of music until many years later
The riff is almost Hawkwind "Space ritual", This is just brutalist genious.
I'm not the biggest Stooges fan but I can't deny their tremendous impact on all rock music that came after them
Gotta agree. Big influence. A lot of raw power and emotion. Sometimes to me it’s more performance art.
I even hear shoe gazer grunge 90's in this
I’m with ya on that assessment.
Same, no doubt
Much valid criticism in these comments. Makes you wonder, if the British punks plus Bowie hadn't admired The Stooges, would they even be remembered today? Seems like they're kept alive by rock historians and critics more than actual listeners
I’m always happy when you showcase bands that are not mainstream! It’s great for fans who don’t really get a chance to hear commentary on the bands & songs they love.
Stooges songs have been used in enough commercials and movies that they border on mainstream these days -- but back then no.
Down in the Street - Stooges. One of the greatest rock songs ever!
Absolutely.
I concur
It absolutely HAS to be followed by Loose!
Now you gotta hit lust for life (iggy solo) or go with the stooges funhouse album. I cant pick between tv eye/dirt/1970. The whole album is about 35 minutes and incredible and so far ahead of its time. They brought horns into the mix on the last two tracks and its nuts! R.I.P. to both Asheton brothers
They just did Lust For Life a couple days ago.
@@Trendyflute They did "The Passenger" from "Lust For Life."
1969 is another great song to hit for this band - Rolling Stone listed it at #35 on their list of “100 Greatest Guitar Songs”
Commemorating the year I graduated from high school.
@Joan In Florida When I went to college orientation later that summer, there was a heavy police presence on the streets, due to the student demonstrations against the War the day before.
You must review Funhouse by the Stooges. One of the greatest rock albums of all time, and a massive influence on multiple punk, post punk and grunge bands from the late 70's through the early 90's.
Down On The Street is one of the grungiest hard rock tunes ever recorded and it opens the album.
I very much agree!!!
This was so different for 1969. Unbeknownst to them, they forever changed music while still paying homage to the original idea of rock and roll - shake things up. Like their hippie brethren, they also protested the Vietnam war with the song 1969. Their impact didn't hit right away, but the ones that listened to the Stooges formed bands, and carried their baton moving music forward. They influenced so many (Jack White included).
What a kick @** introduction to The Stooges! Such a simple yet powerful riff. And the reach of this song alone was great. There would be no Sonic Youth or Smashing Pumpkins without this.
Morning Allison 🥰
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So very true Allison!
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Lou Reed from The Velvet Underground and Iggy Pop were huge influences on early David Bowie. Reed and Iggy were never really successful in the States, but once famous, Bowie really helped jump-start their careers by producing albums with them.
Since y'all liked this I would recommend "Have Love Will Travel" by the Sonics. They were a major influence of The Stooges.
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The Sonics rule. "Psycho" has got to be one of the most intense songs ever recorded
Proto Punk is a great rabbit hole to fall down... Velvet Underground, MC5, The Modern Lovers all worth a look at. Also look out for the garage rock album Nuggets for some absolute gems.
True, maybe need to add New York Dolls to your list. Mainly because of Johnny Thunders.
Add the Hollywood Brats
New York Dolls, definitely! They were actually pretty funny. Check out whatever videos you can find of them. And someone mentioned Elvis Costello...
@@klausrain111 They did "Personality Crisis" a few weeks ago. And to my surprise, they liked them a lot more than I thought they would.
That minimalist, “no big deal,” droning quality of Iggy’s songs was a deliberate choice. It’s a hallmark of his music.
The energy he’s putting out here is a sort of strung out, debauched detachedness.
So a big emotional vocal moment at the end wouldn’t actually be in line with the intention of the song.
I think hearing the aggressive guitar you automatically assumed he was going for some big aggressive statement, like in Metal or Hardcore. But he’s doing something much more clever and nuanced than that.
While other bands of the late 60s and 70s increasingly tried to create big, grandiose songs, Iggy and Lou Reed pointedly eschewed that trend of being precious about what they were doing. Their posture was instead to be pointedly blase.
The Stooges and The Velvet Underground (you were right to see an affinity) pioneered the aesthetic values that would become punk and post punk.
And a main feature of the aesthetic is to NOT indulge in the big, emotional moment. It was all about being cool and concise.
Really well said, well crafted, great reading! Helped me connect with the song. Respect! Are you familiar with Wire?
@@alexjbennett1017 Thanks. Yes, I listened to Wire when I was a teenager. Cool band.
@@rainbowgames1 they seem completely unknown in the US
@@alexjbennett1017 Undersung for sure. Are you a Brit then?
I was hip to them back in the day as an American, but then I was a punk rocker.
Not sure how much of a punk scene there is left to appreciate them, but they were at least still listened to by Millennial American indie kids when a renewed interest in post punk hit in the Aughts. Maybe they’ve since fallen off the radar of Gen Z Americans.
@@rainbowgames1 Actually was thinking you were a Brit since you had listened to them. I'm in California. Nobody I've ever known has ever heard of them, and I've only run into (vs searched for) one written reference to them -- Michael Stipe saying they influenced REM. I'm only familiar with their first three albums, but I saw them in the mid/late 80s. Lately I've been enjoying their old Rockpalast vids. The way you described "Passenger" reminded me of Wire, that's why I asked.
Iconic song - massive influence
However, and I won’t stop harping on this, if you don’t hit Television’s Marquee Moon soon you are missing a major song. Especially since last week was the 45th anniversary of its release.
YES. The full length version of Marquee Moon gives me chills every time I listen to it
"See No Evil" and "Elevation" might be the best songs to start with for them. They have a lot of CBGB, punk and new wave music to get to.
@@ednicholson7839 excellent choices, but I actually held off on my first choice: Live “Little Johnny Jewel” from The Blow Up. I just didn’t know if they’re prepared to get lost in so much sauce for 15 minutes; especially when that sauce includes one of the finest live guitar solos (Verlaine) ever. It’s Coltrane with guitar. Still makes me weep.
YES to Marquee Moon! It'll go over well with A&A because of the guitar toward the end -- more could be said, but NO spoilers!
I can't even begin to describe how much I love that song. The entire album is brilliant but that track is.....I am at a loss for words.
I'm pretty sure it would blow their minds.
He's not always droning. Iggy is like Bowie. He can change up his sound.
Iggy and Bowie worked together. Bowie wanted Iggy to play drums for him. Iggy passedon it to do his stooges thing
Certainly Candy, the duet with Kate Pierson of the B52s, proves this. It’s worth watching the video of this duet.
Cool fact. This album was produced by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. Iggy was dating Nico around this time.
Nico never really dated anyone. She was with Lou with Cale with Iggy with Jim Morrison all at the same time…
@@cactaceous Understood, just trying to get the idea across.
OK, I just gotta say your comment about subscribing is helpful. Back in the day, I assumed there was a fee involved. And mentioning that it helps your channel is good to know for those that don't realize. Your channel it the best reaction one out there for many reasons.
This is my favorite reaction channel too
Thanks for the reaction video, Scott Ashton (Rock Action) of the Stooges was a good friend of mine, and I think it would have made him happy to see you keeping his music alive, I miss him terribly, so big thank you, still waiting for you to do Tom Waits, I know its going to blow your mind.
Tom Waits, "Step Right Up", or "Pasties and a G String".
@@adrianstevens2146 Thanks for backing me up on this I think Alex and Andy would get a big kick out of Tom particularly if they haven't heard him before, I strated watching reaction videos becaise of a reaction I saw to Tom Waits Tom Trauberts Blues.
They were pre-punk, punk, post punk and hardcore all at the same time.
Well said!
This Iggy & the Stooges we’re the the true pioneers of Punk !
Thanks Guys !
Raw Power is even Better!
The only problem with this song is that it's too short.
Agreed. I've never heard this song before and I was getting into the vibe and then poof! It's over. Sounded like a good and dirty song. Thanks.
Another one you guys will really like: 13th Floor Elevators from 1966 with 'You're Gonna Miss Me' with the legendary singer Roky Erickson.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Love that one!
The Velvet Underground? "Heroin". It goes for the jugular.
There is an amazing Jim Jarmusch documentary called Gimme Danger (2016), which specifically focuses on the Stooges. Would be a great Patreon movie reaction.
Of course everybody knows Iggy is the main Stooge, but Ron Asheton (a guy who lived with his mom for most of his life) on guitar is mainly why I love the Stooges. There are other versions of this song where he gets to open up and SLAY with that fuzz tone. No Fun and 1969 are two other great Stooges songs.
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Jame Williamson is another fine guitarist that Iggy teamed up with. I loved what he did on the Kill City album. That said, I ain't gonna deny that Ron Asheton has been a huge influence on me as a guitarist.
Ron Asheton is one of top five favorite guitarists, partially just for this song. I was absolutely blown away by the tone on this song, it’s sounds so feral. Ron Asheton deserves more praise as a guitarist.
@@samuelmartin2992 I think he's always gotten his props by the rock community, -at least those in the know. Every band and every song that tries to emulate that style and that tone did so as an homage to Asheton. But as far as the general rock/music industry and media goes ...definitely he deserved more credit and accolades while while he was alive. I feel fortunate to have seen him perform at least once in my life.... a decade ago when Iggy and the reformed Stooges did a european tour. They were as awesome as ever.
I had a mixed tape I listened to a million times when I was a high schooler in the mid 1980s. It had ‘I wanna be your dog’ followed by velvet underground’s ‘all tomorrow’s parties’. Now I can’t listen to this song without feeling like I need to listen to ‘all tomorrow’s parties’ next. And that might be a good song for you guys to hit next
There is such a huge contrast between this iggy pop and the iggy pop that wrote the passenger. You wouldn't think it's the same person.
I love how the drums come in, they really give the song shake appeal.
Yeah, Scot Ashton should have a patent on that drum fill.
Iggy Pop, Lust For Life 🔥🔥🔥
"Down on the Street"
"Dirt"
Re: The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed and Iggy were in the same social scene, especially in NYC.
VU are musically diverse, and not punk rock at all... but they opened the door to the punk attitude and style.
My older brother played this for me as a kid. I love its bleakness.
Good catch Alex, it was a sleigh bell. Also, hey MC Andy!
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One of my favorites from The Stooges is Down on the Street from the Funhouse album. Lots of awesome songs on Funhouse.
The Godfather of Punk. The undisputed pioneer, the incomparable Jean Genie. No one compares!!!!
Search and Destroy. Turn Blue. Pumping for Jill. Some Weird Sin. Five Foot One. Bang, Bang..... so many to choose from
John Cale of The Velvet Underground produced the album, and plays the sleigh bells on "I Wanna Be Your Dog." Good job connecting the sounds of the two bands.
Back in the day the Stooges were one of those bands that everyone said were so cool but no one listened to the records. They did some good stuff but they also did things that were unlistenable imo. In contrast seeing Iggy live was mesmerizing, definitely a performance pioneer
I agree - some of their stuff is truly unlistenable! but, you cannot deny the attitude and influence
Perhaps no one *you* knew listened. My experience is different.
@@ChrisLawton66 which is what makes this channel and the ensuing dialogue so interesting. Expanding the horizons of our musical vocabulary
@@ChrisLawton66 I've listened to plenty of unlistenable music......Hopi Indian music, Revolution #9 by the Beatles, 1/2 of all Stooges songs, Chinese Opera music, anything solo-Phil Collins, must I go on.....?
The Stooges in a category that they created... Iggy lived several floors above my brother in apartments in Ann Arbor. He told me Iggy cut himself on stage and spead peanut butter on himself. I had no words.
I’m so happy that you finally did the Stooges. This album is perfect anytime, but the best on a bad day. It’s noisy and not serious and will blow all of the garbage out of your head when you turn it up to an obnoxious volume.
Back in the 70's I was watching the Dinah Shore talk show, well the guests that day were none other than David Bowie and Iggy Pop. She asked them something along the lines of what do you want to do with your music and they told her we want to destroy the 70's. The other musicians in the band were the Sales brothers, sons of the late comic Soupy Sales. Ah those wonderful 70 's✨😎
@@midnightfury9001 I saw that segment at some point. I think it was on youtube. Saw somw acts show up on the Merv Griffen Show that one wouldn't expect to see either.
@@burmajones803 I use to watch Mike Douglas, and Merv , they both had some amazing artists and bands on their shows. I thought Comic actor Rick Moranis did a great impression of Merv on the SCTV comedy show. Funny stuff😂
You fellas need the face-melting fuzz guitar work on the Stooges song 'No Fun '. Yes you do!
I love the fact that you don’t know John Cale was in this record, yet you know enough to compare it to VU. You’re listening skills have certainly grown from doing these reaction videos as long as you have.
SO glad you got to the Stooges!! Please do more! "TV Eye", "No Fun", "Search and Destroy" are all S-tier!
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Good Morning, @John H! Happy Wednesday!!! 😊
Iggy’s industrial sound was inspired by a school visit to one of the Detroit car plants which left an impression on young Iggy.
Alex nailed it with the jingle bells. It’s an instrument that’s almost impossible to make sound creepy and yet they did it. If you like Iggy’s screams, also check out “No Fun” from the same album and “TV Eye” from the Funhouse album.
1969!
Years before there was anything called punk. I can hear the inspiration for groups like The Ramones and even to Nirvana
THANK YOU A&A - Thought you would hit "1969" off this album, but love this one too. Next stooges could be "1969", Search and Destroy", or "TV Eye". Still need to go back and react to solo Iggy "Lust For Life", it's the banger you really want from him.
Gonna make a controversial comparison. This song and the Stooges in general are like the movie Citizen Kane. Their greatness has more to do with context and influence than the actual end result. The game changed because of them.
A pretty fair statement -- and both Orson Welles and The Stooges/Iggy would go on to do better stuff (at least in my opinion). My favorite song from the first album is probably "1969" -- that wah wah!
That's actually a very astute observation. I agree.
Yeah, controversial statement but interesting comparison nonetheless and I welcome it.
I agree Citizen Kane is only one example of Welles’ mighty and diverse body of work but it’s still a shiny jewel in his crown all the same. A diamond among diamonds.
But to your absolute credit, I don’t think anybody else has ever mentioned the Stooges in the same breath as that 1941 film classic.
"Search And Destroy" or "Lust For Life", both are a change of pace from the 2 you've heard so far.
The obvious next place to go is Velvet Underground or Lou Reed's solo stuff. Iggy Pop and Lou Reed have huge Bowie links, think about doing some stuff off Lou Reed's "Transformer"
Yeah, anything from Transformer. Might be a bit smarmy, but "Perfect Day" or "Satellite of Love" would be good.
A song that uses Xmas bells but doesn't sound "Christmasy" is the Beach Boys "God Only Knows" - one of the best produced songs - ever!
Could you imagine going to some University of Michigan frat party in 1969 and The Stooges are the band. You’d lose your mind.
This band was formed in Ann Arbor MI near Detroit. You might want to consider doing a series on Detroit area bands and solo acts from the late 60s - early 70s. It might surprise a lot of people.
Search and Destroy is a legit banger from the Stooges. This one is pretty monotonous.
Haha! When you did "Passenger," I said "B" at the same time as you guys - and I said "A" with y'all this time too lol! This was pretty cool. Iggy and the Stooges are way before my time, but as a teen of the 80s/90s and lover of alt music, I definitely knew Iggy Pop and have heard snippets of this song plenty of times, but I've never taken the time to listen to the whole thing. I agree with what you said about the end. Even though I'm a pretty big fan of an unexpected short song, I did want it to keep going longer too. Very apt too that you put Iggy's voice together with the lead singer of the VU, Lou Reed: Iggy, Lou and David Bowie were pretty much the hottest thruple around in music in the 70s! 😄 (you should definitely do more VU and Bowie too, btw)
After this, I'd suggest the Stooges' song, 'TV Eye'.
I’m so happy you guys did this one, it’s one of my favorite songs! Completely changed how I look at playing the guitar, Ron Asheton was a beast!
Evening Shackers 🔥💜
Evening brother!
At first reading, I thought you said Evening "Snackers". (that too 😉)
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@@susanklasinski1805 Autocorrect turned it to “Shaggers.” 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂
@@Shadowrider1872 Hope you’re well J.
Excited to hear this! 😸
The 1969 self-titled Stooges' debut was produced by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. Cale was responsible for the unexpected production choices, such as the Christmas bells on this song. By the second album, "Funhouse," Iggy and the guys were going to even darker and heavier places, which make this song seem a bit tame and restrained. "Funhouse" and "Raw Power" are *incredible* Stooges albums!
Much love from Orlando
This was punk before they called it punk
Cry for Love - Iggy Pop, produced by David Bowie, from “Blah Blah Blah” with guitar by Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) - a tremendous underrated Pop song.
iggy's dad (Mr Osterberg) was a teacher at my high school until the early 80s and my brother had his class.
Iggy was doing the more working class pre-punk version of what Velvet Underground were on about and both were extremely influential on the punk/college radio/alternative movements that would follow.
For Iggy: "Search and Destroy," "Lust for Life" and "Nightclubbing"
for the Velvets: "Heroin," "Pale Blue Eyes" and "Cool it Down"
Lou Reed Live would be a great album review. Crack band behind him.❤
Rock and Roll Animal is insane! One of the best albums ever 💜
Proud of you guys for opening up what ur willing to sample. Lot of us here prob look at u two like ur our little brothers. Lust For Life next for Iggy, which can transition you into fun/party rock, such as That’s What I Like About You and Rock Lobster, then some more New Wave like Watching the Detectives, then early Industrial like Headhunter. And more Stones, have u covered JJF, HTW, BS, A, etc, etc, etc, yet?
"Gimme Danger" and "Search And Destroy " by Iggy & The Stooges are essential!
Iggy and James collaborated later on KIll City album, ( pressed on green vinyl no less ). The title track and Consolation Prizes are rippers!
Iggy's single "I'm Bored" is a great little ditty from his solo career
Also The Beach Boys used the jingle bells in most of their music and are the most famous for incorporating them into rock/pop music. I never knew until someone pointed it to me then went back and listened to most of their hits and albums (especially Pet Sounds) and they are ever present to the point that when people imitate them they have to use the jingle/sleigh bells.
I wouldn't say they used it in most of their music. Brian Wilson used sleigh bells, temple blocks, vibraphone, marimba, and all sorts of great percussion in many of their songs, and although he used sleigh bells probably more than any other pop producer/arranger, he probably only used it in a very small percentage of his songs.
John Cale was influenced by Brian Wilson and wrote the song "Mr. Wilson"
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I think Phil Spector also used sleigh bells.
"Search And Destroy" is a MUST. "TV Eye" is savage. BTW the Stooges were from Detroit; they were peers of the MC5.
This brings back memories. 1969 I was ten years old just really starting to get into music and I had two older brothers who were my source of music. One thing I have to say about your reaction to the song. Andy talked about the way certain instruments were split into right side and left side. Andy you have to consider that in 1969 stereo recording was fairly new so they didn't have all the tricks that came later. Also this song was probably recorded on a four track machine that limits what you can do as well. I'm old enough to remember when FM stereo radio was a new thing and there was only two or three FM stations you could listen to.
Fun fact: About a third of this album was written the night before, upon the label's request, to fill an album's worth of songs. The Stooges we're all about RAW energy, and it definitely shows through in their albums; much more so in their live performances. They used to bring out vaccum cleaners and other made.up instruments onstage, avant-garde essentially, before this form of the band evolved. John Cale plays the single piano note throughout this song. That single note is one of my favorite contributions to music, period.
However, their second album Funhouse is one of the greatest ever produced, and their third album, Raw Power, is one of the most influential albums ever produced.
You ARE bringing this music forward, and I can't think of any young folks I trust more than you gents to get it right.
I’ve heard that Iggy Pop invented the stage dive.
Check out the Cramps. Rockabilly Punk.
Released in 1969. Beatles, Elvis Presley, the 5th Dimensions, etc.
It's such a huge departure from everything else that was being played at the time. This was punk before anyone realized that punk needed to exist. No-one else was doing this then.
Check out the video of the Stooges performing this at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Hilarious and powerful!
Hey guys. So glad you got to this one. The Stooges were punk pioneers. The Christmas bells are really a piano. John Cale from VU produced the song and played the keys. Some VU next would be great!
A+ guys.... prepunk punk.... so gritty for 69.... full distortion... where's the moshpit.... thank you guys.... Gotta see a live cut of anything from them...
He did add some focalization live and the song gets extended. The live standouts are raw power , search and destroy and lust for life and his concerts were blistering loud, been to 6 of them
A good solo of his is the song Candy where he sang a duet with The B-52's Kate Pierson.
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The Stooges are an incredible band! Some other songs of theirs you might are Raw Power, Down On The Street, Loose, No Fun, Gimmie Danger and my personal favorite Penetration which the late Anthony Bourdain said will have you “feel your face melt right off your skull”
I was worried you'd hate The Stooges, since you seemed bored with Iggy solo. Whew! Try "Down on the Street"... actually, the entire album would blow your minds. Well. Take care. Catch ya down the line fellas. 🙂💗💗✌
I'm so happy they liked it and gave it an A! 💃🙌
@@susanklasinski1805 🙌 Yep. My journey is complete, after 3+ years, they finally listened to The Stooges and didn't hate them.! Maybe they'll give Funhouse a shot, but doubt it...oh well. lol. Take care sweet Susan! 😊❤
Now imagine he jumps into you and your crowd from a 10 foot stage...within the last 10 years.
And the song never stops!
An iconic band. Legends to folks brave enough to deep dive into rock 'n' roll. They didn't sell a lot of records, but their influence on future bands is definite.
They mentioned about how the end was almost understated with not enough umph.
And how maybe it was because it was a studio album.
In those days with emerging bands the label and producers had a lot of cintrol over final product.
On stage he did a lot of improvising at the end and even during the song.
Live the they didn't dare do it because the audiences expected it.
One of the reasons bands loved touring back then.
In the late 60's and early 70's the Stooges used to play southeast Michigan a lot.
My youngest older brother Kenny turned me on to Iggy Pop and the Stooges.
The first time I saw them was with MC-5 ( the original Heavy Metal band), Alice Cooper and a couple of other bands at the Sherewood Forrest outside Flint Michigan a farm turned Rock & Roll venue with both indoor and outdoor stages.
In the summer they had all day Wild Wensday and Super Saturday concerts.
Bob Segar, Grand Funk, Ted Nugent are all from that area with Grand Funk actually from Flint.
I was 16 the first time I saw Iggy Pop and the Stooges their first tour at the Forrest.
A little buzzed on blue mescaline in a bottle of Boonesfarm strawberry wine plus smokin' Panama Red one of my best buds scored.
I used to make custom 5 and 6 foot walking staffs and sell/trade them there.
Scored a full ounce of Acapuco Gold for one wrapped with a leather hand hold area and with several crow feathers hanging from the top of the staff on it a girlfriend gave me.
Later I made some with a small branch on one side I drilled and tufned into a pipe stem with a bowl mounted on the other side.
Those one really were a hit.
Scored a pound with one of those because it actually had reale Eagle feathers on it.
The buyer was part owner of Flint's top head shop the Touch Boutique.
He even threw in a killer Bong the next time I went there and bought several to sell in the store.
Ya had to be there to really understated how dynamic Rock was then.
Back then if you didn't smoke weed in high school your were a serious dweeb.
Most of my class was stoned all day long as well as a lot of the teachers.
Metal shop made copper toke pipes.
Wood shop class Indian peace pipes.
I can see and hear so many current bands that take a bow to Iggy, For that reason A+. The thing is, there was no one doing this type of music and vocal delivery back in 1969.
I've got a fever and the only cure is more.... prog rock.
Nothing sounded like this in 1969. This was years before "Punk" per se. And the newness is the context that is difficult to appreciate for people listening now to what was ground breaking music then. The creativity to come up with something so different from other contemporary music is what captures my attention whenever I am fortunate to hear something truly new. Artists such as Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Led Zep, David Bowie, Lou Read and VU, Sex Pistols, B52s, The The, Smashing Pumpkins, the Cars, Talking Heads, The Cure, REM Radiohead and many others released tracks that cut through and took modern music to new places. Particularly some of their earlier stuff before they achieved commercial success. The Stooges and Iggy Pop were ground breaking. For something similar you may not have heard, try the track "All day and all of the night" from the Kinks live album One for the Road. Brilliant!
You're getting closer. Any artist's #1 song on Spotify is almost always going to be their most commercially palatable song, not their true form. Search & Destroy is the essence of the Stooges: raw and aggressive with terrible recording quality. Down on the Street, Loose and TV Eye off Funhouse are three of the nastiest bangers to ever start off an album. You really need to see the Iggy and the Stooges Live Cincinnati 1970 clip on RUclips to get the real impact of Iggy.
The Stranglers "Golden Brown",, "Skin Deep",, "Walk On By",, "Always The Sun" & "Strange Little Girl"