GIN BLOSSOMS - Found out about you REACTION - They took me on a ride! First time hearing

[@westside1912]

The genius of this song is how “joyful” the music itself is - yet how somber and sad the subject matter and lyrics are. That was the brilliance of Doug Hopkins. He was one of the all-time great American songwriters, right up there with Westerberg and Petty.

[@jondhuse1549]

This band is from Tempe, Arizona, USA. They help define "theTempe sound" that you can hear in other local bands...

[@DeidreJames]

RIP Doug Hopkins: Writer and founding member of Gin Blossoms

[@tomjohnson2543]

There is something about the lead singer's voice that especially appeals to me. The voice is similar to Snow Patrol and "Chasing Cars". Many great songs from this group. Next?: "Follow You Down".

[@Iangonzalezz22]

Robin Wilson is such an underrated singer!!

[@kenvarnold3659]

Driving music...summer day, windows open...

[@bethcrumpton476]

I am subscribed to several reaction channels, and I do believe you are the first one to do a Gin Blossoms song. Thank you, Harri. They are one of my favorite bands. May I recommend their song "Allison Road."

[@pncombies]

I figured it was time - the Gin Blossoms were overdue!

[@zandrox1353]

One of the best bands of the 90s no doubt. It's easy to appreciate their kind of music if you have a good sense of melody. It's not rocket science.

[@rogeroran2911]

There isn’t a bad song on the album this song is originally from. New Miserable Experience. The sound is reminiscent of the Byrds filtered through R.E.M.

[@adamchaifetz5876]

Welcome to great music!!

[@kieransimpson4965]

Good shout

[@Ray-gf4vf]

byrds and rem who u kidding did you ever have a sterio system at home or are you just a bar beer drinker listener your bigg take on the shit song

[@rogeroran2911]

@@Ray-gf4vf then troll somewhere else if you don’t like.

[@francisalbert1799]

The love I’d thought I won you give for free

[@pncombies]

Thank you, Harri...nice to see you digging the Gin Blossoms. Thanks for reacting to it! Sadly, their co-founder and lead guitarist, Doug Hopkins, had suffered from chronic depression his entire life and he battled alcoholism. He became despondent after the bands success and the acclaim they were receiving. After receiving a Gold record for their #1 hit, "Hey Jealousy", he hung it up on a wall. Two weeks later he took it down and destroyed it, and nine days later he purchased a .38 caliber pistol. On December 5, 1993. Hopkins used it to take his own life. He was only 32-years-old.

[@Imadrummin]

I didnt know this story pncombies. Thanks for sharing. Good song too.👍👍👍

[@juurhr78]

Besides Fleetwood and Lenord Skynard song def leapord an all these r good songs rocking roll wise we love e=a hate eachother let the love over rid the hate have a good night

[@Profitglutton90]

Did he also wrote this song Found Out About You? I keep hearing he did.

[@pncombies]

@@Profitglutton90 Yes, Hopkins wrote it as well. Such a talent and gone just like that! Too damn sad. All the best... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Found_Out_About_You

[@John_Chu]

Very under-rated group, a highlight of the ‘90s. Had a string of hits that started with “Till I Hear It From You.” Nice to see their debut on Harri’s channel. Thanks Neal and Harri!

[@pncombies]

You're welcome. John...the Gin Blossoms were overdue!

[@Octoberskyunderground]

Just for the record, their multi-platinum hit record New Miserable Experience came out in 1992. This is where almost all of their hits came from Till I Hear it From You came out in 1995 on the Empire Records soundtrack

[@Iansco1]

@@Octoberskyunderground No Chocolate Cake and Congratulations, Im Sorry had amazing songs too.

[@Ray-gf4vf]

hey john were you like 12 years old when this came out

[@richeaton5752]

One of my fav 90s bands... These guys, along with Matthew Sweet, Dave Matthews, John Hiatt, BoDeans, The Connells, James McMurtry, Lyle Lovett, & The Cruel Sea, were the "new" bands that got me through the 80s and 90s...

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Harry, I'm from a place called Tempe in Arizona and I know all the guys. The original Guitar Player, Doug Hopkins, sadly committed suicide after he was kicked out of the band because of alcoholism. He wrote all there songs and many of them involved his girl friend Sandra Quijas

[@Lurch685]

Thank you for sharing. I didn’t know her name.

[@timothybush9633]

The Girlfriend was Cathy Swafford sorry for the mess up

[@matthewcall3961]

Probably the most 90s sounding riff. Love this song.

[@proflucasc]

More than "Hunger Strike"? 😝

[@jameshayes4390]

Love this band!

[@Joe-hl1fj]

Just saw gin blossoms june 24 2023 and they still are awesome

[@NSnicket]

Only with songs Doug Hopkins wrote. They could never compare to him and his talent or write a thing close to his music.

[@josephfrost55555]

@@NSnicketno lie they really have struggled with songwriting without him

[@OverandOutChief1]

Song is one of the best from that era and is still on my staylist of songs that gets played very regularly. The subject matter, the tone, production, instruments, style..... can't say enough.

[@Lurch685]

This entire album hits me in my feelings.

[@michaelemery8909]

Pncombies ..reminded about what happened sadly to a young man who like so many deal with mental illness and substance abuse. It is so sad, I truly think like so many great artists before us that this band had so much more for us all to enjoy, so refreshing Harry that your bringing back some great memories of all these 90's bands that I saw in my 20's

[@Rockesb888]

Great song

[@NSnicket]

I saw that many have already mentioned Doug Hopkins, the band’s founder and lead guitarist who was kicked out for his problems. He wrote not just the lyrics but every musical part, the guitars, drums, and even parts for horns and mandolin. He was a brilliant writer and I highly recommend looking at more of his music. Hey Jealousy is my favorite song of all time, but Lost Horizons, Hold Me Down, and Pieces of the Night are all beautiful as well. There are also plenty on their album Dusted, and he had two other bands with great work by him.

[@bamboozlejones]

Hey Jealousy is fire....you'll dig it

[@yensilluap]

Nice reaction to a great song - “Until I Fall Away” is another one of theirs I love - judging from your reaction, I think you’ll like it too.

[@ememnicholas565]

Love this 90's alternative rock! Have played this album to death. Thanks for reacting Harri! They are from Tempe, Arizona.

[@slowfinger2]

Saw them live as part of a 10 band day-long concert in Barrie Ontario. Among the fresh talent, they were one of the standouts. Another notable newby that day was Jewel.

[@The5thGen]

They have a great sound!

[@PhoenixRisen63]

I ❤️ Gin Blossoms. I had forgotten how much, in fact. Thanks for reminding me. So many great songs by them.

[@pncombies]

Just saw this...sorry to get back to you a year later. You're very welcome -- Neal

[@beckieabbott9342]

Love the Gin Blossoms and also Collective Soul. Thanks for sharing them.

[@pncombies]

You're welcome -- it was my pleasure!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This song reminds me so much of REM.

[@petejohnston5375]

It's never to late to pick up a guitar and learn and have fun my friend. Just go for it

[@somevelvettmourning]

I loved watching you enjoy this! Such a beautiful song, thanks for sharing 💗

[@pncombies]

You're welcome!

[@TR-yi8up]

Robin Wilson during his heyday was one of the best, most under appreciated singers in rock. And Doug was a once in a generation songwriter…they were an incendiary band for a bunch of years. Glad that Jessie, Robin and Bill are still out there doing it

[@jamesmorrison959]

Hey jealousy is a great one from them

[@Cynthia...]

This is a great song Neal, I am not familiar but I do like it. Sad about what happened to him. ❤

[@pncombies]

How did I miss this? Indeed it was sad. He wrote another big hit for them called "Hey Jealousy". It's on my playlist. I always go back and look for new comments to respond when appropriate. Thanks, sis! ❤

[@roadking5270]

Gotta admit dude. Cool groove..

[@joelliebler5690]

Really good band with a sad ending. Lookup their history!

[@feferosette]

I have always loved this song. Listened to this in the 90's alot. Watched the official music video so many times and still love it till this day. Check out the music video.

[@leemiracle6840]

Them and the Refreshments formed the Tempe sound out of Tempe Arizona. You should give the Refreshments a listen, very eclectic, they are now Roger Cline and the Peacemakers.

[@kellyhoward6941]

I forgot all about this song, even tho I really liked it when it was out!! Couldn't have said who did it or the title, but I'm so glad you reacted to it --now I gotta add it to my collection. As always, enjoyed the heck out of your reaction. Very best to you!

[@debrabeck9630]

Love the Gin Blossoms. Thanks for this reaction. You might try Lost Horizons by them, too.

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Another great 90s pick for the day. Loved the Gin Blossoms. I’ve really enjoyed your reactions today and appreciate that you’re willing to listen to music without videos.

[@pncombies]

It's always cool to see Harri's reactions to songs i've selected. The original videos are provided to You Tube by the hosting service VEVO most of the time. Although they have millions of views, they're blocked if Harri tries to react to their vids. As a patron who selects songs for Harri to react to, I avoid VEVO. The two songs I selected that Harri reacted to today had the required 200K views and were good quality. I look for remastered audio versions and I've selected a few quality live versions of songs this past year.

[@PinGMaj]

In terms of English bands they remind me of The Stone Roses

[@MisterWondrous]

Great choice!!!!! Check out Fleet Foxes, Houndmouth, Golden Palominos, and Innocence Mission...other Jangle Pop bands, named after the jingle jangle sound of the Byrds. I think my assessment is close to correct. I too LOVE that sound and vibe. Reminds me of the '60s.

[@pncombies]

Thank you, MrWondrous!

[@MisterWondrous]

@@pncombies Thank YOU!

[@jameshayes3387]

Do" Until I Fall Away"

[@valerieschreijer6490]

I’m going to follow 🤥👍

[@gaijin5]

☮️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎵🎶🎵...😏

[@gaijin5]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@patrickdecambra2219]

Well you're famous now and there's no doubt

[@sadeyedlady]

💯❤‍🔥

[@llamasarus1]

Kind of like how Sam Roberts is popular in Canada and virtually nowhere else, I think the Gin Blossoms are the same in North America with little to know appeal outside of the continent.

[@petervandervlies6427]

So, why don't you?? I mean, learn to play the guitar. Never too late, you know. It's really fun, been playing for many years myself. Rithme guitar is my thing, and i can tell you, this song is'nt easy to play. The Cure has some songs like this (Friday i'm in love), it sounds easy, but it is'nt. So, Harri, buy a good guitar and start practicing. Thanks for this one. 👍😁👊🎸

[@RandyHall324]

Absolutely! I bought my first guitar in my late 30's almost 30 years ago (I learned piano as a kid), and mostly taught myself - made some progress, and about 5 years ago decided to take lessons. So happy I did...I'm "pretty ok" now, play every day and have written about a dozen songs. Some of 'em don't suck. 🙂. For someone who enjoys music as much as you do, I'll bet you'd pick it up quickly. Give it a shot!

[@petervandervlies6427]

@@RandyHall324 Hey Randy, good to hear you like playing the guitar 👊 I guess you're about my age, i'm 67 years old. Still a kid, actualy 😁 Also play every day, mostly acoustic. Love to play some blues,and some made up myself stuff. Hello from the Netherlands 👍👊😁

[@RandyHall324]

@@petervandervlies6427 One of my favorite places! (Well, Amsterdam - been there several times). 64, but also still a kid...Cheers

[@timpeltier2901]

😃👍

[@richeaton5752]

...time too often on AM radio...

[@TR-yi8up]

Such a great line. RIP Doug

[@frederickglasser5617]

Joyful? Are you kidding? This isn't joyful. This is anger, suspicion, sad realization he'd been used. Suggest this guy listen to the love I'd won you gave away for free.

[@robertmcclafferty6001]

I have a negative view of them. Pedestrian lyrics and musicianship. Best forgotten.

[@ememnicholas565]

If you dislike this so much why would you even take the time to leave a nasty comment? 🙊

[@robertmcclafferty6001]

@@ememnicholas565 because I'm tired of mediocrity saluted as genius. It's about time for an opposing view.

[@coocoocachooglin]

@@robertmcclafferty6001 My Grandma used to say, "If you can't find anything nice to say, then it's best not to say anything at all." I like Harri because he always finds something positive to say about the music whether it's his type of music or not.

[@robertmcclafferty6001]

@@coocoocachooglin I'm not your grandparent.

[@ememnicholas565]

@@robertmcclafferty6001 You are the only commenter that said anything about "genius". This is a feel good, 90's alt-rock radio hit. I'm done engaging you, you just seem to want to create drama where there is none. Sorry that we polluted your comment section with this crap, Harri. I should have known better than to allow this troll to get a rise out of me.

[@tonymalerba1067]

I believe they're from Arizona.

[@tonythegoodman]

Thx @ pncombies

[@pncombies]

You're welcome, Tony the Good Man!!