A VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Cardigans - Lovefool REACTION

[@TheNotedHero]

My favourite The Cardigans song has to be "My Favourite Game"... man, I played that song to death back in the day! "Erase / Rewind" Is another fantastic song of theirs. Another band with a female lead singer from the same era (or a few years later) was Garbage. Check out their song "Androgyny".

[@fleason771]

100 % with you with "My Favourite Game" It's on my Spotify rewind every year I play it that much I adore it!! 🥰

[@eileen742]

Me too! Fabulous track

[@aerynsunx]

Upvoting this for "My Favorite Game" and "Erase/Rewind". And to endorse reactions to songs from Garbage.

[@michaelccozens]

"Garbage" is an incredible band, and just recently put-out a a new album. Lead singer Shirley Manson also had a tremendous dramatic turn in the "Terminator" TV series, "The Sarah Connor Chronicles", starring Lena Headey, AKA Cersei from "Game of Thrones" or "Maw-maw" from Karl Urban's "Dredd".

[@penponds]

100%

[@robbieg416]

Anybody else have songs that they hated as teenagers, but listening to them now brings you back to a better time?

[@bradparnell614]

Yes, but in my case that would be disco.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

Lol, yes, I hated that stupid song tub thumping back in 1996 but it’s cool now for some reason lol and bitch by Meredith Brooks.

[@gerardcote8391]

No all songs I hated when I was younger I still hate.

[@gerardcote8391]

​@@bradparnell614I always say there was no genre called Disco. Disco music was any danve music played on Discos. The music was typically R&B, Gospel, Soul and Latin based songs

[@bradparnell614]

Interesting. I enjoyed those genres. I also enjoyed rock and pop except for when they went disco.

[@lancesmith1312]

A great female band to react to is The Corrs. Amazing band from the early 2000s with excellent music. A band of sisters (and one brother). Breathless was a huge hit. Andrea has such a pure voice

[@user-wj6vi4pe7w]

Great suggestion 👍 Enjoy ✌️😊

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, their song “Breathless” is a great song. I use to hear it all the time on the radio in the early 2000s, now I don’t ever hear it anymore… I actually forgot about that song for a little while.

[@raymo6795]

They are like this incredibly talented family of beautiful people...."the Irish would rule the world if not for the booze", is what my Dad would say

[@marydodsonmt]

My favorite song by the Corrs is "When the Stars Go Blue," which was a collaboration with Bono from U2.

[@gerardcote8391]

Great band, love all their songs. But not all Female. The brother is also in the band.

[@jamiedianne6778]

Core memory unlocked: my friends and I used to play this on the Pizza Hut jukebox constantly 😂 This song was in the Romeo + Juliet film with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. You should definitely check it out! ❤

[@georgedominguez255]

Yes Baz Luhrmann movies are iconic!

[@carolynquinn8325]

hah yes! I totally recommended that movie when Jay mentioned he'd never seen any adaptation of Romeo & Juliet and Amber said they needed to remedy that! It's such a perfect solution with a fab soundtrack, guaranteed to please all parties!

[@marcovtjev]

Afaik there was also a version of the video with clips from the film?

[@Alicatie]

I just came to say similar! Sleepovers watching R&J while crushing on Leo and wishing our actual crushes would be half as romantic 😂😂

[@eduardosanchez2729]

I heard that song on the documentary: "Enron, the smartest guys in the room" and brought me the old-better times.

[@JEmmertz]

Nina have passed me once or twice on her bicycle in Malmö, and none of you would probably recognize her. She rocked this, and the entire band is still phenomenal!

[@703elee]

This song just absolutely EXPLODED when Baz Luhrman used it in the "Romeo & Juliet" soundtrack with Leo and Claire Daines

[@ledoutofshadow8004]

Great movie.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

This band had some great tracks, the ones which I recommend are: "Erase/Rewind", "My Favourite Game", "Hanging Around", "Rise and Shine", "Sick and Tired", "Celia Inside", "Burning Down The House" with 'Tom Jones', cover of the 'Talking Heads' track. There are many more but these are good ones to continue with.

[@rarelycares8416]

"Erase-Rewind" is my favorite. I also prefer the alternate video to the one they watched here, I think this was the sanitized American version.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@rarelycares8416 Yes, you're right it was. "Erase/Rewind" is such a great track, it's my favourite of theirs.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

This is easily one of my favorite 90s songs.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 They're a great band, I loved loads of their stuff.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

@@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. I know I at least l like a couple of their other songs as well. I’m going to go listen to them again tonight. 😊

[@joiedevivre2005]

The Cardigans had the uncanny ability to sound both modern & like a nostalgic 60's throwback at the same time. I'd also suggest their songs "My Favorite Game" (watch the official video - it's a blast), "Erase/Rewind", "Carnival", "Sick & Tired", "You're the Storm", "I Need Some Fine Wine & You, You Need to Be Nicer", "For What It's Worth", "Hanging Around" & "Your New Cuckoo"...just to name a few.

[@Problembeing]

Great Swedish band. This played in so many clubs here in the UK back in the 90s ☺️ Highly recommend their song 'Erase/Rewind' (director's cut)

[@fayesouthall6604]

Best of them

[@chrisv.h.2307]

What a great song! Their song "Carnival" is one of my favorite hidden gems of that time.

[@blackblake3658]

Can't believe they have't heard this song. It was late 90s and EVERYWHERE.

[@Alix777.]

Of course they heard it

[@wordygirlandco]

❤This song was in two of the biggest films🎥of the 90s Romeo+Juilet and Cruel Intentions. It automatically takes me back to that time.

[@seanswinton6242]

I forgot. It was one of the reasons I bought the "Cruel Intentions" soundtrack. That film and us sings were awesome.

[@ionacustoyreviews857]

I don’t remember this being in cruel intentions. Buy it’s been YEARS since I’ve seen it.

[@scottbrawley2599]

This and "Milk" by Garbage are two single reasons to watch Romeo+Juliet.

[@chelsea747]

Yes! I listened to the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack over and over again. This brings me right back to that time too 💞

[@MadcapMatt]

One of the best uses of this song was in Romeo+Juliet with Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes

[@marvel7146]

Hi Jay and Amber. Another 90's female singer you should listen to is the band Garbage. A few songs I suggest are Only Happy When it Rains, #1 Crush, Stupid Girl, and I Think I'm Paranoid.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

Shirley Manson is badass! Remember Tracy Bonham? She’s cool too!

[@patience5032]

Yes Garbage! I've suggested this before

[@jasonoliver7297]

I’ve begged for Garbage

[@marvel7146]

@@DPRyan-vd5pp I forgot about Tracy Bonham! Mother Mother Love it.

[@JamieKarek]

#1 Crush for sure!!

[@kattahj]

As a Swede who was a teen in the 90s, I was very happy/nostalgic to hear you react to this song!

[@jacobsgrl1]

One of the best songs of the 90s

[@rossdownes4240]

Didn't recognise the song title but as soon as it played instant recognition.

[@Alix777.]

Like everyone and them too

[@randomanton]

this whole album is severely underrated

[@tamcon72]

Strongly agree, pure, slightly cynical, 90s indie pop perfection.

[@stack_of_records]

Good band!

[@jessejamessimons483]

All right my babies.... I have heard the song plenty of times in the 90s, I just never knew who performed it. This is awesome 💯🔥😁👍🏻

[@jaccilowe3842]

She did a great duet of Burning Down the House with Tom Jones !

[@meladonna]

I just posted about this song, but couldn't remember what it was. I should have scrolled down! Thanks!

[@spood87839]

Rob's eyebrows raised quite a bit after he saw how hot the lead singer was, lol.

[@Tobiasmax3000]

Still waiting to hear some GARBAGE. 🙏🙏🙏

[@richardkint6531]

Stupid Girl 👍@@Tobiasmax3000

[@ckobo84]

The blue contact lenses are a bit much

[@Dreyno]

@@ckobo84Are they actually contacts? Her eyes are very blue and if you look at the background, the blues are insanely vivid. It could be just the film stock and processing that made them look freaky.

[@mayabairey]

​@@Dreyno definitely contacts. very popular then.

[@deankaraman2086]

1992....Sophie B. Hawkins....."Damn i Wish I was Your Lover".

[@taoist32]

Wow. Not many remember her. That’s the only song of hers I remember.

[@JamieKarek]

Omg yes

[@woodchucknation]

Yes, yes, million times yes

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of my favorite 90s songs!

[@MadSlantedPowers]

I think my favorite song by The Cardigans is "Erase/Rewind." For something different, check out their lounge style version of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man." Another great cover is the one they did with Tom Jones of the Talking Heads song "Burning Down The House."

[@MDElam]

Great choice for 90s female-Friday. Another 90s female-Friday band to check out is The Sundays: "Here's Where the Story Ends" or "Goodbye"! Keep it up!

[@jackie_jrml]

Love the Sundays!!

[@snowdoll3778]

love this recomendation and I add Innocence Mission: "Umbrella" or "Lakes of Canada" or "One for Sorrow Two for Joy"

[@amycurtis4641]

Yes!!

[@ki_tb12]

This song was on the Romeo and Juliet movie soundtrack. I love it ❣️

[@Renkk17]

Also don't forget to check out: Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man - Candy Man (Both Great Horns !!) Also - Lady Marmalad Annie Lenox (Eurythmics) - Would I Lie to You - I Need a Man - Thorn in My Side Gwen Stefanie - It's My Life - What You Waiting For Shikira - When ever Where ever - Objection Tango Head Pins - Don't it Make You Feel (like Dancing) - Turn it Loud - Just One More Time Toronto - Your Daddy Don't Know - Start Telling the Truth

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Christina Aguilera - “GENIE IN A BOTTLE”. My favorite of hers.

[@marieneu264]

Great suggestions!

[@raisa_cherry33]

She’s got an angelic voice.Loving the song since 1997 ❤❤

[@Dreyno]

The Cardigans have a great back catalogue. Every album is excellent. The band were into metal but recruited a singer with the lightest voice and started churning out incredible pop/rock/indie music. Including some Black Sabbath covers and homages.

[@Dreyno]

And Nina was everyone’s crush in the mid nineties.

[@84moondance]

Thank you both so much, not just for your weekly but your Friday program as well. Here are some additional great female artist songs you both might like listening to from the 80s and 90s. Basia - Time And Tide, Sam (Samantha) Brown - Stop, Sarah McLachlan - Good Enough, and Lisa Loeb - Stay.

[@Dr_Rich740]

Definitely listen to Sam Brown, Stop!

[@Polyglot85to90]

Oh absolutely! I've been waiting to see a reaction to Sam Brown: Stop for sooooo long

[@haznick]

Don't forget The Sundays. Just like Nina Persson, Harriet Wheeler has an absolutely angelic voice which is difficult not to fall in love with.

[@SugahShy]

The Cardigans also have a song called Carnival that was featured in the first Austin Powers movie.

[@Daishi13]

The Cardigans had one of the greatest videos of the 90s with, "My Favourite Game". The video was banned in some counties and has 4 different outcomes in the end.

[@SA-nr8si]

Damn her eyes 👀 !!!

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

The lead singer of this group did a great cover of "Burning Down the House" with Tom Jones - you should check that out!

[@aliquinn2474]

I second 😊

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

This is easily one of my favorite 90s songs.

[@michaeladler8716]

The Cardigans recorded a song with Tom Jones! in 1999 "Burning Down The House" that became a big worldwide hit.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

The '90's had some great Europop. New bands, with their own style, performing original songs. A good groove.

[@Maxis1908yt]

I saw them for free in early 2000 when I was in vacation in Stocholm, they are sweden. It was a good concert, the lead guitar was amazing, he changed the guitar almost for every song! My favorites of them are "My favourite game" (more rock then Lovefool) and "Erase/rewind".

[@leelowe251]

Nina Persson with Manic St Preachers "Your love alone" is an amazing trac and Cardigans "Hanging around" is an often looked over track.

[@robertpease9834]

I have always thought of her voice like velvety or silky. It is just so smooth.

[@Red_5_Standing_By]

I'm still hoping you will get to Sophie B Hawkins, "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover!" This was a massive hit in the early 90's. Such a fantastic song.

[@chelsea747]

Love this song 💞

[@crittah74]

This was a song I loved the first 1,000,000 times I heard it. They overplayed it so much I grew to hate it. Now that so much time has gone by, I love it again!

[@typorter-pp6lh]

Cardigans put out an album in 2003 called Long Gone Before Daylight and I think it is one of the best albums of the past 20 years. Seriously. It’s so damn good. I highly recommend reacting to “You’re the Storm.”

[@hw2508]

I think that album is the band at its best.

[@thehoogard]

love that album.

[@haznick]

One of my favourite albums. Barely a bad track on there.

[@zzekezzypt]

Tom Jones tried to reach a younger audience and did a series of duets with more modern artists - one was with Cardigans; "burning down the house". Nina's cool voice together with the powerhouse Tom Jones was awesome. A video worth checking out since i know you guys really dig Tom. 😀

[@SM-McKraken]

I love it how @2:19 everybody's head is tilted at the same angle. 🥰 But omg you NEED to hear The Cardigan's "Favorite Game"!! Like, srsly. You will not regret it.

[@maha77]

*Filter - Take A Picture* - a great late 90's song

[@josephmilitello647]

Mary Weiss just died. She was the lead singer for the Shangrilas. Next Friday maybe do "Leader of the Pack," "Remember Walking in the Sand," or "Give him a great big kiss" by this ultimate 1960s girl group.

[@zarajn6982]

Another vote for checking out Garbage as another 90's/early 00's female fronted band. Their singles from their first self titled album are all great, but I think their fourth album Bleed Like Me was super underrated and has some great videos. They also did the theme for the James Bond film "The Word Is Not Enough" that has a great video as well.

[@TheJersey713]

Try "My Favourite Game" by the Cardigans

[@ToniMcGinty]

Funny you should say you feel the 90's groove. At the time, they were very much considered a throwback to 60's lounge. Carnival is another great song by them. Then, also from both Sweden and the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack, You and Me Song by The Wannadies. Plus, the gorgeous Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet, Kissing You by Des'ree.

[@michaelccozens]

True, but there was also a general resurgence of '60s/early '70s culture in the '90s. Smash mouth makes note of it in "Walking on the Sun", criticizing the somewhat shallow and corporate nature of the revival, which was done without any of the counter-cultural politics originally attached to the movement (and when Smish smosh is criticizing your political emptiness, you done messed-up).

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@michaelccozens You're not wrong! However, in this case, it was always (at least until then) very much their style. And lounge music had never been much for politics. Totally see your point when it came to the "summer of love" in Madchester, though, to name but one example.

[@laniewerd3619]

The Corrs have been mentioned. I agree. They are Irish and simply fantastic. There are many songs you can delve into. Runaway is another one. It’s one of their biggest hits.

[@Phillphine]

I first heard this on public radio. Its the second reaction song I've heard this morning I originally heard on public radio.

[@mickem4322]

If you need some more 90s Funky Swedish music , these songs are a must : "Smile" + "Stone me into the groove.." by Atomic Swing.. They are just an awesome band !! :D

[@marc_leblanc]

This brings back memories from college. Love this song.

[@GeorgeSchiopu29]

"erase/rewind" or "my favourite game" from them, they're a great band!

[@michaelh8800]

Best song still rocking to this in 2024

[@fleason771]

"My Favourite Game" is one of my favourite tracks & is on my Spotify rewind every year I play it that much!! It just has so much nostalgia & power that makes me love it!! 🥰🥰🥰 This "Lovefool" was popularised further by Baz Luhrman's adaptation of Romeo & Juliet staring Leonardo Di Caprio being on the OST. It's for me a 90s classic & really takes me back to my younger years as a late 80s baby 😢

[@mikemcmillan6473]

I love "my favorite game " from them

[@agentsculder2451]

Another awesome 90s band fronted by a female singer is Garbage. They also had a song on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack, "#1 Crush". But they have a bunch of great songs. One of my favorites is "Only Happy When It Rains".

[@slamboy66]

The Cardigans - Erase / Rewind “Director's Cut” 👍👍👍

[@slamboy66]

All songs I request are in my music playlist

[@bobdam4478]

"paralyzed" is great. "communication" is amazing

[@iamin2pain]

My favourite game intro for" Grand Turismo" Play Station

[@__RYN__]

5:00 I just love the 90's aesthetic and this song fits it to a tee. "Groovy" whenever I hear this song makes me think of my favorite film Romeo + Juliet

[@TheFrem1]

Check out her collaboration with a great group called The Manic Street Preachers and the song "Your Lover Alone is Not Enough" it rocks!

[@missrachelreads]

This type of bright, pop rock was so fun! Reminded me of some other songs I don't think you have reacted to - Matthew Sweet "Girlfriend" (1991), Michael Penn "No Myth" (1989, but sounds so '90's), and Shawn Mullins "Lullaby" (1998, and such a '90's song it is ridiculous! The video is pure '90's Los Angeles and advertising campaigns for 90's fashion).

[@mojoshivers]

One of my go to karaoke and norabang songs because the audience participation is off the charts with this song.

[@TimothySmiths]

This brought them onto the scene and was their biggest hit but my favorite songs of theirs over this one is "My Favorite Game" and "Erase and Rewind".

[@melissaearley8999]

I'd love for you to listen to The Sneaker Pimps "6 Underground" next. Fantastic female lead band from the 90's.

[@imbackintherain]

This is from the soundtrack to Romeo & Juliet by Baz Luhrman, you should absolutely check that movie out. It stars Leo Dicaprio & Claire Danes.

[@jamespearse4512]

The cardigans are my favourite band! You should react to their songs “My favourite game” “erase and rewind” “hanging Around” “For what it’s worth” “the storm” and “Don’t blame your daughter (diamonds)”

[@chanellegale914]

I always remember this song playing on the radio in the car to my aunties wedding i was a bridemaid when i was 12yrs old singing my heart out 😂❤

[@skinmeister1]

Great memories with the Cardigans, thanks for this! I agree with others suggesting the check out "My Favourite Game" from them next! A cool tune!

[@stephennorris2524]

Nina Persson singer of The Cardigans was on a song by The Manic Street Preachers "You're Love Alone " well worth checking out.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

This song is one of my guilty pleasures, much to the ridicule of my guy friends (dude, turn in your man card). Such an awesome combination of retro disco bass/drums and 90's pop. Love it!

[@Keraejis]

The music is wonderfully soothing and her voice adds so much emotion to the point when you actually listen to the words, it makes you really feel sorry for her and really want her to find love. At one point I was trying to open up to all kinds of music and my friend, who worked at a recording studio made a mix CD for me. This song was on it. I don't know how many times I hit the repeat button. Nice and calming while driving. I was also trying to listen to more female vocalists and I fell in love with her voice and the way she sings this song.

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Lovefool was a classic!!!!! Thank you guys!

[@AMBatty]

90s was all about the groove.

[@JamesCarson-tm8df]

Another great band beautiful and awesome lead singer too

[@just1mansopinion]

This band, like a fine diamond, has many facets. Please dive deeper in this rabbit hole. "Don't Blame Your Daughter", "Favourite Game" (Video Stone version), "Feathers and Down". A perfect Cardigan song for female Friday is "I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need To Be Nicer" Also one you should be curious enough to try is Cardigans with Tom Jones, covering Talking Heads, "Burning Down The House". Dive deep and enjoy! Cheers\=/\=/

[@fortmanr]

I recently rediscovered this band and never realized the depth they have. They cross many genres. Back in the day I only knew this one and My Favorite Game. I missed out in my youth not delving in back then!

[@just1mansopinion]

@@fortmanr It's not a race.😁 The important thing is you're discovering more of them! Good on you. If you haven't, listen to "No Sleep" It's hard not to fall in love with Nina Persson. She's also been in a band called Manic Street Preachers, worth a listen. Music is a journey not a destination. Enjoy. Cheers\=/\=/

[@wingchun1963]

Breathy, mesmerizing, catchy.

[@cindyquinn9739]

Man, I loved this song! Next time you do a 90s female Friday, please check out Mother Mother by Tracy Bonham. It’s got something for both of you!

[@barbarino2000]

Amazing song with a good video to match

[@chrisgilbert9076]

That song has some KICK! She lures you in with a soft open and then BAM!

[@Stacy55ish]

The Cardigans - My Favourite Game “Stone Version”

[@EthanTodd.]

Yea it’s crazy how catchy ‘90s jams were

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I saw these guys in the 90's and they were great live. There are so many 90's female singers that you're missing out on.

[@Youngvic06]

This wasn't the kind of music I listened to when I was a kid, but it has always brought me much joy as an adult. A lot of my childhood memories are gone or hard to get to. When this song comes on I'm on the school bus home from middle school. I can see the faces of my childhood friends so clearly even though I haven't seen them for decades. I can smell the sea breeze in the air and the In N out burgers when we made that left onto PCH. I can see, smell, and hear Love fool on the radio like it was yesterday. Music is amazing.

[@Trendypants1814]

The nostalgia! Omg! And yes, we need more Janet too, so I'm waiting to see the "If" reaction. 😉

[@petercena9497]

One of my all time guilty pleasures.

[@Rob_Infinity3]

My Favourite Game & Erase and Rewind are classics by The Cardigans!

[@wolfhawk1999]

"I Need Some Fine Wine and You Need to be Nicer" I think is more in line with their average sound. This was a more bubblegum pop track, they actually have a lot of depth as a band

[@jabberthebut]

Here's lively British blues track from Dr Feelgood its called Going Back Home and is from 1975, I know you will love it.

[@BamaJayHayes]

One of those core-memory tunes for 90s kids..✌️💙

[@doplinger1]

They’ve got an awesome hard rocker called “My Favorite Game” too.

[@AsTheCrowSquawks]

Love this song!

[@herecomesthescience]

That song is burned into my memory from playing Gran Turismo 2 back in the day. Love it!

[@jsherretz64]

This song premiered in a Romeo Juliet Remake with Leonardo DiCaprio.

[@LittleWolf194]

The Cardigans are a Welsh Group and very popular among my young Sailors and rubbed off on me :)

[@1chound1]

Also from this era, check out Wild Orchid doing "Talk To Me". This was Fergie before being famous with the Black Eyed Peas. One of my favorite songs.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Very big song. She sounds a lot like Gwen Stefani & the whole vibe of the song is like either her solo or a No Doubt song.

[@palmirasanchez]

I love the Cardigans... YOU'VE NEVER PLAYED MICHELLE BRANCH,,,, ""EVERYWHERE TO ME"" & "GAME OF LOVE " FEAT,,, CARLOS SANTANA.

[@karenmcgirr3987]

They are from Sweden. Oh, the memories!

[@julespix71]

Jamiroqui are a fab jazz, funk ,disco electronic 90's band. Fronted by Jay Kay they were prominent in that genre in the 90's and onwards. Jay Kay is a real character and fab dancer I'm sure you'd enjoy them