4 Non Blondes - What's Up | Reaction

[@LFRFAMILY]

I'm sure you can clearly see in this reaction that I absolutely Loved this F'in song. Especially the lead singer Linda Perry. Thank you all for watching and for being dope in the comments.

[@joshjacobs5313]

She always reminded me of Janis Joplin...you might groove on some Janis. Peace From PA✌

[@AppaloosaDreams]

@@joshjacobs5313 I love Janis Joplin's interviews with Dick Cavett: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGiUc2ice7iaZ6c

[@steveeverett1736]

I also like the more recent 'almost' acoustic cover of it , done by Pinay gal, Klarisse de Guzman. Klarisse did it all on her own, produced and performed while under lockdown. I think you'll like that version as well

[@nancykessler8689]

You Gotto I mean you got to hear morphine and chocolate. She's got the quintessential rock voice. She does this like roll with her voice that reminds me of Robert Plant but fuck...even better

[@nancykessler8689]

On top of that incredible, fucking eh voice she's smart

[@alisonmatheson7118]

Linda Perry is one hell of a singer/musician/songwriter. Besides writing for Pink, she wrote the song Beautiful for Christina Aguilera. Fantastic reaction Van!!

[@マイク-q2m]

Not just them but Adele, Gwen Stefani, Celion Dion, Alicia Keys, and Cheap Trick too.

[@LizAnne1980]

I learned something today!

[@shemasmcguire3999]

I did not not know she wrote for pink that answers alot of questions

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

This song is hard not to love. Linda Perry is a badass! It’s not just her amazing singing voice, but her crazy song writing skills. She’s written songs for stars you know and hits you definitely know too.

[@philpennington826]

Truth. I listen to various kinds of music, but at my core I've always been a hard rock/metal fan. Wasn't a huge fan of 4NB...checked out some of their other music and just had sort of a lukewarm reaction to it. But you can't NOT like this song. It's one of those songs that everyone in the car sings along to.

[@scottmeeks662]

She’s a helluva producer.

[@dongiovanni6796]

Linda Perry is a superbly talented singer-songwriter. More amazingly, she was willing to take or leave the money. She was a hit machine. The entire debut album, from which this song comes, is worthy of a reaction. Perry just couldn't miss! The label would have been delighted if the band made a bunch more albums, but, as I understand it, Linda felt like, "Oh well, I made some money, this is boring now, so I'm going to do something else now" and hung it up to write songs and produce for other artists. Remarkable.

[@stephanieclark9849]

*Her name is Linda Perry and she is absolutely amazing! She was at a DKNY benefit show in L.A. where she performed with Slash (Gun n Roses) and did Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love". She's written and produced many songs for many ppl, including Christina Aguilera, Pink, Gwen Stefani, and a whole lot more. She's incredible. She's not a fan of Katy Perry though. This is what she said about Katy back in 2011... "I'm not saying Katy is bad. She's great for what she does. But she's not reinventing the wheel, she's not giving substance. She's just giving, you know, microwave popcorn for you to feast on right at this moment. You know, that's it. And that's what she wants to do obviously. She's not looking to change the world musically, she's not. So all the power to her and everybody that is like that. I'm not saying it's bad. I'm just saying, it's not what I participate in. But that is part of the reason why the music business is in turmoil, so to say."*

[@fastingbastard]

It’s called jealousy and envy…. Katy had 5 #1’s off one album and 4 non blondes were one hit wonders…. Envy is so gross….🙄

[@LFRFAMILY]

THANK YOU STEPHANIE!!!

[@stephanieclark9849]

@@LFRFAMILY Anytime my friend. There's 2 other 4 Non Blondes songs you should really check out. One is called "Superfly" (it's funky) and the other is called "Spaceman" (it's beautiful). =)

[@swdshchck]

@@fastingbastard 4 non blondes never had another hit because they broke up. However, Linda Perry has had several hit songs on the charts that she wrote and/or produced for other artists and is very well respected by the music community in general. So much so that she was inducted to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2015. Also, being a hit songwriter is a lucrative profession so I'm sure she has plenty of money in the bank. So why is it so impossible for you to believe that she simply doesn't care for Katy Perry's music for the reasons that she stated? She made perfect sense to me.

[@keithgraham8588]

@@fastingbastard Its called Herd Mentality. The general population aren't music fans, they just want background noise. Most people who listen to pop music just want to fit in with everyone else, this is what herd mentality is. Look it up sometime.

[@brianbrooks1285]

Man, she has a Colgate smile if anyone has one! Perfect teeth!

[@JohnHazelwood58]

This song was 1993 for 29 weeks no1 in the german charts! Long time ago, but I still know every word and can sing along. The singer "P!NK" performed it some years ago with the original-singer Linda Perry. Worth to check it out as well! :)

[@susannewitt6112]

I remember. It was a good time.

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

What a way to start off my work day! First Weird Al and now 4 Non Blondes! I agree, her voice is just AWESOME! Love this song. Brings me back to the good ol’ 90s!

[@colonelb]

I've always loved this song. Even though they were different generations, I feel like Linda Perry and Janis Joplin would have been friends, they have a similar vibe in a way.

[@LFRFAMILY]

You're right!!

[@KAP814]

She’s an amazing songwriter! Plus this song should always be on a playlist

[@kathernsparks4821]

Linda Perry, she helped Pink get stared. She is also married to Sara Gilbert from the Roseanne show.

[@paulbuker9596]

Unfortunately in the process of a divorce. Been separated for a couple years.

[@MuricaTurkey]

I think the song is about having an existential crisis, but embracing it, instead of freaking about it. Very healthy message. One of my favorite songs I heard growing up :-)

[@TheChick24]

This is one of my all time favorite songs! Linda Perry is amazing! She's done so much work with so many artists you probably know and love tbh

[@greg2976]

I fell in love with song the very first time I heard it on the radio 2 years ago. Never knowing who sang it. Heard it 100 times or more. It never grows old listening to it!!!! thanks for reacting to them!

[@michaelalbrecht3395]

I was blown away by all the female voices from the 90’S I don’t know the name of the singer from this band but her alonis morrisete,jewel and there’s a song called bitch and I can’t remember who sang that song they were all amazing I think it was Meredith brooks

[@jamesstewart6623]

"I'm a Bitch" was Sheryl Crow

[@philpennington826]

@@jamesstewart6623 Sheryl Crow's never had a song called "I'm a Bitch". Look it up. And the song was not called "I'm A Bitch", it was simply called "Bitch" and it WAS by Meredith Brooks, Michael was right. Official Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZrZpZKEZ7-WqtU

[@philpennington826]

You're right, it was Meredith Brooks. Some people are under the impression that it was Sheryl Crow....or even Alanis Morissette (there are KZbin vids with a picture of Alanis....but it's the Meredith Brooks song playing).

[@MiniLemmy]

Yeah! This is one of those tunes that is ALL about the voice! Her seamless switching from chest voice to head voice, from growling to belting - it’s all there!

[@nattijeff]

My kids grew on nineties music. That exposure opened my eyes to really cool and kinda dark rock culture. I thought the good music died in the mid seventies.

[@christina9841]

This song always takes me right back, it was everywhere.... the video makes me miss the fashions too. We got alot of our clothes from the second hand store.... was a fun time. I am always surprised 4Non Blondes never had another huge hit. This song is right up there with Smells Like Teen Spirit, Pearl Jam, Beck, Alice in Chains for me, sheer talent and encapsulates an era......

[@lorettawood5840]

The lead singer of 4 Non Blondes is Linda Perry. That and she only put out ONE album is really all I know about them. Well also, I agree with you man she's fire, been a favorite of mine since early 90's!!!

[@WrenTheGrey]

That's Linda Perry, Van. She helped co write some of Pink's stuff and produced her first album.

[@nancywade3428]

You had the biggest smile on the whole time.. you made me smile

[@Josie_strawberry]

This would have been a great one for your car speakers,I loved it when u rode around jamming, need more car ride vids!!!!

[@jon-pauldupont5746]

This song and video really embodies early 90’s San Francisco Bay Area. I know because I was there for it

[@Pilutta100]

My dad was mesmerised with her back then when I played it, It is a fantastic song, and my dad learned diversity. Hugs from Sweden.

[@frankrappa4765]

Linda Perry was the lead singer of the 4 Non Blondes

[@8cylinderstolife737]

Linda Perry - one of the greatest song writers of our generation and an extremely talented young lady

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Love this song, Linda Perry is the singer….she is the one that noticed Alicia Moore (Pink) and introduced her to LA Reed Van PLEASE listen to Pink’s Dear Mr President Live at Wembley Arena…..Linda wrote it and Pink killed it!!!!! Such a great song and performance on both parts

[@sannaolsson9106]

I love this song. I wish you had listened to the lyrics aswell though and not just her wonderful voice because it's a meaningful song.

[@jonlate4581]

This lady's a HUGE songwriter in modern music. Most know that.

[@icequeen1781]

I love her and I love this song… problem is it stays in my head all day every time I play it…..!! 💖😊

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Same! And to make matters worse I walk around singing it to the detriment of my son. 😂

[@kimmjohnston4744]

The singer lady is Linda Perry. Look up some of the hits she's written.

[@silverdoeGirl]

Linda Perry and P!nk do an amazing version of this song live at Wembley - And P!nk does an amazing acoustic of ''Dear Mr President.'' Linda's voice is amazing but I love the way you smiled throughout this song it's a classic for a good reason imo!

[@allenrundgren6045]

I'm 55 years old and a hardcore rocker, and I still crank this song up, off and on. I love her voice. Peace.

[@waregl72]

The guitar work is very underrated in this song because her vocals are so good. The guitars aren't really fancy or anything, but they are solid and on point. Just wanted to give them a little love.

[@juan_81614]

Song is iconic…If some people didn’t know the name of the group or the song, but I’m sure they heard it on tv or a movie

[@typeorulz]

Thank you for reacting to this song. Love your appreciation of so many different kinds of music and how you inspire that in your audience. Love to see you react!

[@joereyes7100]

Agreed!

[@krw73]

Her voice is amazing and I'm surprised they didn't have more hit songs. This was really their only big hit.

[@debbiepochy6751]

Love your reactions and have always loved this quirky, addicting song!

[@warrenrines3924]

Another great song from when I grew up . I think the lead singer Linda Perry also sings opera but I'm not sure., She does write alot of music. great job Van

[@LuLu-Sil]

No lie, I LOVE singing this song! My family doesn't like it so I end up singing it to myself at night outside 😂

[@pompelmostique]

Linda Perry is the lead singer... She's in the Songwriters Hall of Fame now for all her work with dozens of artists like P!nk and Christina Aguilera

[@vonasavini8308]

I listen to this song about once a month. The lead singer has fabulous vocals, and let's be honest, perfect teeth. Can you imagine her and Anderson Park having a kid? They both has amazing smiles!!

[@tofersiefken]

Linda Perry is the lead singer. She is also a brilliant song-writer and has written some of the top hits for Christina Aguilera and P!nk among others.

[@happymack6605]

Everything about Linda is awesome! This song just makes me smile 😊

[@PurpleDragonGuy1]

I love this song so much. I also love the way she dresses! She is way out there! I've always had a crush on the lead singer and it doesn't matter that she is with Sara Gilbert ! I don't care because she is hot and can sing her ass off ! 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟

[@sarablack2547]

sara and linda divorced in 2019 and have joint custody of there son.new there was age gap and linda was older didn't know it was 10yrs 46,56

[@Dee-JayW]

She is SO hot! She seems to be going a little steam punk here!

[@joereyes7100]

This was an awesome reaction to an awesome song. Do more 4 Non Blondes!

[@samanthaginnifer7374]

Just watched this again and the pure joy in your eyes is everything!!! I have loved this song since it was released and it never fails to cheer me up. I needed this today but more importantly I think I needed to see pure enjoyment on someone's face. Something raw and genuine. You're energy and smile is contagious so i'm hoping to catch it real soon because depression sucks!

[@bulletforbrains9684]

Another gal to check out with one hell of a voice that i just know you'll dig is Beth Hart - Am i the One Live at Paradiso. U wont be disappointed!!!!!

[@runyunhyde4373]

Linda Perry is amazing. Knock me out is my favorite song by her.

[@JaneReRe]

So glad you loved it! Feel good stuff !" I'm so glad she recorded this to perform herself. Graced by a well established hit songwriter and she rocks.

[@srenkaarepetersen9034]

Fantastic voice and charisma this woman has.

[@rhondabaker1064]

This has been my theme song most of my life, and it’s beautiful

[@lassethogersen]

One of the biggest hits in the 90ies. I am amazed that Linda Perry is not one of the most famous singers, but I guess she like writing the songs more than she liked singing them.

[@ronparsons8786]

Vocal gymnastics!! Linda Perry is an amazing singer and songwriter and this song is legitimately great

[@slaughery]

I still listen to this song. It’s stood the test. Good review.

[@wastedwarrior10]

Love your Reaction Bro! 🤗 You have a Great Ear👂for Music 👌🏻

[@AnnikaRamhqvist]

You’re just reacting to all these songs I grew up with. The 90’s music was so good. Thank you for bringing it back to me ❤️

[@debbieD46]

I LOVE your reaction! This took me back to good high school days and my serious grunge phase. ❤❤

[@amicouvillionwilson1824]

May I humbly suggest 4 non blondes SUPERFLY !!!! Rock your socks off family !

[@juliemartin4267]

One of the biggest hits in the 90’s. An amazing song with fantastic vocals so it was surprising they were a one hit wonder

[@ggold3357]

Man I miss the '90's... Graduated high school in 92 and then in college until '96. Great music and great times! Loved 4 Non Blonds.

[@BadAssSykO]

Linda Perry is amazing. Broke my heart when her and Sara Gilbert(Darlene Conner from Roseanne) got divorced. Such a gorgeous couple. Linda's voice will forever be one of the greatest.

[@AppaloosaDreams]

According to wiki, Linda Perry is famous for her collaborations with numerous artists: Alicia Keyes, Adele, Celine Dion, Cheap Trick, Enrique Iglesias, Dolly Parton; the list is endless.

[@gemsun6512]

I saw Linda Perry in a very small dive bar in downtown Orlando called The Safire Super Club around 1996, 97-ish. She was promoting her first album as a solo Artists. I was blown away!!! On that album “In Flight” she does a collaboration with Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane / Starship , song is “Knock me Out”. Please please check that song out on your own. The vocals of these two power house female vocalists will blow your mind. The song is slow, moody, dark kind of vibe but that collaboration between the two is well worth a listen!!!! ✌🏼

[@robblanchard1097]

This entire album is a masterpiece.

[@cshubs]

They were booked to play a small park in Cincy before they hit it big. By the time the show date rolled around, they had exploded. 10,000 people filled that little park.

[@franrichards5131]

I reacted the same way..When I first heard this band..Love her..Love LFR FAMILY..Rock On ✌🖤🎧

[@operation6604]

Just your smile earned u a thumbs up from me!!!! Great video man...keep em coming and ill keep watching 👀

[@certs743]

I have no idea why Linda Perry didn't have more success as a vocalist but she has done very well as a songwriter and producer since than.

[@djdelugach2402]

Only one thing needs to be known about this awesome tune...It has 1.3 Billion views...Again, that's "B" for Billion....What that says is that this is a multi-generational song that will amaze folks long after we have moved on....I believe Linda Perry's super strong vocals can be compared to any female singer of her time...Bank It

[@atuuschaaw]

She makes me smile. ☺♥

[@mariamenegalli2321]

Van, great reaction!! This is mygo to Karaoke song ! Actually won a competitions here and there singing it :)

[@kerrymedeiros509]

Linda Perry is a American Treasure, responsible for a lot of Pink, Christina Aguilera later songs. and oh so talented.

[@LiLiJo]

I don’t know how old you are but I’m 50 and loved this song when it came out. I remember being 25 and struggling up that great big of hope. Finding your path, you’re destination of happiness, contentment and acceptance is new and a lot harder than you thought. You get out there in the great big world and realize more and more people just suck in one way or another. The world outside, mankind, isn’t accepting, kind or incurring. It’s like beings teenager wanting to live on your own and realizing you need money to buy toilet paper and basic necessities. It is just not what you thought it would be and it sucks.

[@dantofthegenxfamily9529]

She even wearing the Steam Punk look.

[@brandimodrak461]

Her name is Linda Carter 😍♥ she had hits after hits. Much love to you and your family 💕, but don't forget to show your son how great LARRY BIRD really is and LARRY BIRD is 6foot 9inchs tall. Even coach Riley said that LARRY BIRD 🐦 was the best basketball of all time, and he stated he was the best all around complete player he had ever seen before, Pat Riley wasn't even LARRY BIRDS coach lol. LARRY BIRD is my favorite of all time

[@greg2976]

No doubt THE VERY BEST one hit wonder songs ever... I don't know of any other songs they made that was a hit that I know of.

[@mattsmith5421]

This used to be first on the jukebox every weekend when we went to the swimming baths as kids

[@greg2976]

Sorry to keep commenting. But you have done the best reaction video to this song! She is totally amazing on how she can use her voice in different ways. Too bad she never got the fame for how talented she was!!!!!

[@2afreedom60]

Totally agree. Amazing voice. Awesome song. And I love her face too. She shows alot of emotion.

[@reviewsvoiceontube]

Linda Perry is the name of this wonderful lady and great singer and your reaction was a joy to watch and to the point...love her since 1993

[@chrisfaizon1156]

The lyrics for this song are so fuckin amazing! As I got older I realized what they all meant! This world we live in is definitely an institution and we need pray everyday to keep fucking going. Linda Perry and 4 Non-Blondes should definitely be in the Rock N Roll HOF for this song alone. 🤘🏾❤️

[@davidl3985]

What the hell?? I just searched for this bad ass song and you were the first item that came up! I'm already subscribed to you. I didn't know you reviewed songs too. Nice video though.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Linda Perry is a stone-cold badass. Just 🔥🔥🔥

[@beth-sophia]

I had voice lessons when I was young. And a Walkman that wasn't just a cassette player, it got radio. My brother stopped me one day while I was doing housework to say "you have a beautiful voice [lie, I know the mechanics of singing but have a terrible voice] but this is very loud." I will belt out this song, poorly, at every opportunity. And I'm not far off from changing the lyrics to "45 years and my life is still..."

[@morpheusspirit6609]

I love your reactions, man!! 🎶🎶🙌🏽👍🏽 Well worth it. Linda Perry is multi-talented!! Very good songwriter, good musician and THAT VOICE!! Wow!! Amazing vocal range.

[@gemini2012100]

I like that hat Linda Perry is wearing. I read somewhere that the name of the group came when they were sitting around a table in a park discussing band names. A small boy came up to them and tried to take a piece of pizza from a garbage can to feed some pigeons, when his mother came up and told him, "Don't touch that. It's dirty with all the germs and people". One of the members looked around and noticed that they were the only "people" there except for a blonde family, so she said, sarcastically, "Oh, you mean all the "non- blonde" people? And that's how they came up with "4 Non Blondes". Sorry. I've always been interested in where rock groups get their names from.

[@timmistorey5989]

Linda Perry is a fantastic song writer. She is married to Sarah Gilbert. Who played Darlene on Rosanne brilliant

[@VylencerainGame]

Every time someone hears this song it becomes their new favourite song. This is my new favourite song.

[@ErrantJourney]

One thing that has always baffled me about this spectacular piece of music is that no where in the lyrics does she ever say the words, "What's Up". Great reaction!

[@samanthaginnifer7374]

This is my morning power tune to prepare for the school run 😆👊🙌

[@brendagrothier967]

Loved them. Sort of Rock/Folk punk.

[@JennyJohn50]

She's great & I really love her voice too. She's unique & beautiful. I feel this song in my soul. ❤

[@pollymuyt]

The 90’s man ! What a decade to be alive ❤️

[@Tijuanabill]

You know she is good, because she is a Sing-Ger. That's high compliment.

[@joyouslyprofane]

the singer's "yodeling" as you put it, is kinda similar to something dolores o'riordan of the cranberries did with her voice, called "keening"

[@donnahauptmann649]

Love this song! The energy it gives me is crazy and I could listen to it over and over. I’m glad you like it too.

[@jmommy881]

This song has over one billion views, great song.

[@barbarafrazier3242]

The comparison to yodeling is great…. I never thought of it before but your right…. Her voice does have somewhat of a yodel sound to it.

[@sns2112]

You should listen to 4 Non Blonde's cover of Misty Mountain Hop by Led Zeppelin......it's excellent, IMO one of the best Led Zep covers ever.