Alabama Shakes - Don't Wanna Fight (Live on SNL)

[@pattbrown4170]

SOOOO glad to hear some new musical offerings from one of my favorite groups. I bought numerous copies of their 1st CD & passed them out to family & friends. We are all in our 50's & 60's. This is the kind of rock we've been missing for several decades now. Brittany & the band have the "sound" that's been absent for too long. It's time the younger generation realizes what REAL" heart & soul" is all about ! thanks, guys for bringing it back.

[@pattbrown4170]

Once again, DID NOT disappoint. Jimmy Kimmel last night. Looking & sounding divine.

[@patrickbowen1367]

patt brown They absolutely kill it! My father, who died last year at 65, liked them a lot. It's good to hear good music. It's still out there, you just have to know where to look.

[@pattbrown4170]

Patrick Bowen agreed ! I'm still surprised by how many folks have never heard of them , even now. Sorry about your Dad.

[@patrickbowen1367]

patt brown Thanks Patt.

[@pattbrown4170]

***** "50:" is soooo truly young these days. Celebrate that you've made it !!!!!!!

[@bryandriscoll4473]

the bass player's smile at 2:40 kills me. so happy.

[@photohh3792]

he has a reason to....it was he and Brittany Howard who started the group in high school

[@KingDennisJensen]

The bass player is so chill haha, I love it.

[@2dimplzs2]

OMG that smile was so AWESOME!!! Freakin' made my day!!!!!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

That is a man lost in the moment and enjoying the music. That is the way it should be!

[@teresarenteria7285]

Had to replay it to catch his smile... he's in love with his job, that's for sure ;)

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

So y'all gon' act like you don't see them fly ass Prince earrings she's rocking? Damn I love this girl!

[@DiscoScottie]

Damn straight. Prince is a huge influence on her music.

[@ledhed5553]

I’m on such a one dimensional track loving her gift...I missed the earrings. Holy moly??? Thanks for pointing it out! Prince is such an obvious inspiration!!!

[@MrSeanPix]

Let them know Carlton!!

[@reginafris6822]

AND she was insane enough, and brilliant enough, to cover Prince's "The Breakdown," at a show a few years back. Love ya, Brit.

[@TarlisMendes]

I thank's God because I'm alive to hear this band! Brittany is just the most pure expression of a soul being it self, without filters, without contradictions, being just perfectly what it was born to be. So much inspiring!

[@coreyburch4902]

+Tarlis Mendes I couldn't say it better myself. LOVE! SOUL! PURE! TALENT!

[@benedwards2426]

+Tarlis Mendes luv ur cawment i lov her to she has chaged my life

[@tuckerfrd1]

I debated a young musician who's position is 'that sound' can be trained by any musician from anywhere in the World, and my position is it's uniquely American. Her (and band mates) performance should settle it!

[@Spragglerock]

She is our modern day Aretha.

[@shawn6219]

I love it. Their lead singer has so much soul and style.

[@InterviewOnline]

One of the most talented, soulful singers of our time without a doubt! Alabama shakes deserves the spotlight! So unique i love her :)

[@saratadesse8048]

Ok so i literally stopped breathing when the background singers dropped back and she sang for her life!!!

[@nelsonpotter7966]

bass player looks like he's wearing witness protection disguise

[@willmo5217]

🤣🤣👌👌👌

[@Smokinlucretia]

In the music video, I saw Homeless Mustard.

[@aster0ydcity]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@leopie_777]

Nelson Potter I thought it was Melissa McCarthy in a disguise

[@karatecow99]

In this day in age you never know.

[@DMMA0726]

Oh god that voice man. How the hell am I supposed to wait a month for this album?

[@teresarenteria7285]

The first sound she makes in this song - I was falling asleep on the couch watching SNL - and it jolted me wide awake - that and the awesome beats ;)

[@michaelprieto573]

Terri Wolfe I just relistened - and YEEEEEESSSSSSSS, that rising...screech doesn't mark it. like a... like a hand rising from a grave. In a GOOD way. Seriously!

[@lizaburnworth6885]

Iwant. Kelly. Clakson

[@mechelledelreal]

Alabama Shakes are amazing. Real music by real people. Can't wait for the new album. The first 2 songs are so passionately written. Im so excited to see them in Berkeley April 11th!!!

[@jenniferlawrence1422]

This is how live performances should be, full of intensity and sounding great. Too many pre-recroded over produced shows when you can just have the real thing.

[@spjmfpjh95]

I saw them in St. Louis a couple years ago with my mom who has seen The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd, Page & Plant, and a lot of other amazing bands. We both agreed that it was the best live performance we both had ever seen. Truly an inspiration.

[@ewajawlowska4018]

❤️

[@kingnegus4773]

Sooo much soul.... talent bears deep.... God Bless Alabama Shakes

[@johnnyof091]

AMAZING GROUP

[@vonray2781]

I can't wait for the new album! I bet it will be awesome!

[@elperroandaluzhospitalvete3580]

Thank you for all the beatiful songs, helps me get through my days

[@lopezanapatricia]

Alabama shakes son lo mejor! Conoces a Lady Dottie and the diamonds?

[@elperroandaluzhospitalvete3580]

Ana Patricia Lopez nolos he escuchado

[@lopezanapatricia]

Los videos en vivo no se escuchan bien, pero ya en vivo en sus conciertos son lo mejor. Tocan en varios bares de SD!

[@startrekkin1701]

so many emotions displayed throughout this video esp. at 3:23 i feel like i just fought my way out of a birth canal and instead of crying when they slapped me i came out aggressively singin I DONT WANNA FIGHT NO MO'

[@thebusey4514]

Amazine!!! Finally some real music. Love the mix of funk, soul, blues, rock... Its got it all. I love this song!

[@marcussmith3934]

This band is amazing!

[@valentinazoraplasaj238]

Wow. These guys are incredible. Authentic, and a blast to listen to. She’s quite engulfed in her talent- they all are and that’s what I call anointed!

[@lennoxrodney3403]

My God this woman gives me goosebumps. This band is something else.

[@barbryll8596]

Alabama shakes is the real deal! I’m in!! Thanks for posting and god bless

[@BML9167]

With a voice reminiscent of Otis Redding, the rhythmic guitar stylings of Bo Diddley and the stage presence & energy of Janis Joplin Brittany Howard is a force to be reckoned with...live long & prosper Alabama Shakes!!!

[@GlennMcGloughlin]

These guy's are the real deal, it is not often that I get so excited about a band but they truly rock...

[@yvonne1359]

I’ve never seen someone’s mouth match their voice so well

[@massparody]

So much emotion in her performance. I love it

[@kegs666]

Never thought I would enjoy music like this...

[@johnnygreer2677]

Im 66 years old and I like this Group, They have the spirit of the 60s. This is the real deal.

[@MetMus12]

Real music, real musicians..... no hyped-up, dressed-up, over-produced, market-targeted boy-band, mini-skirted girl-group wannabes, who don't have this much talent, soul and feel for music in their little fingers......we need more like this.....just awesome :)

[@stephbootie6514]

Yeah Proper good solid band love the vocals

[@TheUofAfan]

How they do it Bama

[@Y_N_K_888]

Who hurt you?

[@snazzyjo13]

@@Y_N_K_888 I'm assuming shitty oversexualised music hurt them, but I could be wrong

[@Zeldamarie1482]

Holy shit that's boomer as fuck

[@h1de]

I just stumbled into something amazing. First time KZbin suggests something good. Love it!

[@Ohhidee1228]

I'm in love with this band. They have such a raw, sensual, but fun sound. #mustwatch

[@TColoradoF]

Love Alabama Shakes! Can't wait to see them play Red Rocks this summer 😀

[@christinemiles1507]

I love Alabama Shakes!! I never heard them before the Grammy and plus they from alabama. Great state

[@Ballhestick]

great soulful !!! thank you

[@devilononeshoulder]

At shops. "Do you sell earrings?" "Yes, you after any thing in particular?" "Guitar pick earrings in the shape of prince." "Got u fam"

[@elissabarclay1127]

this is amazing! one of the best artists I have seen in sooo long! because it is real! and meaningful ! great voice, great guitar !

[@The_M_Files]

For once, a youtube ad that sends me to some quality music! She's dope!

[@markcook5695]

Man, I'm so glad I watched SNL this last Saturday. Alabama Shakes is fantastic. Love song and performance of Don't Want to Fight . Great stuff.

[@casaundramay4191]

What I have wanted to know all this time is... How does she sing that without getting goosebumps?! Hits me every time...especially this week. Thanks for that

[@diligentsun1154]

Outstanding performance!

[@2flyb11]

love Alabama Shakes..this is music..and shes true to herself an overall example

[@Pj_Sigma22]

Wow! This is my introduction to this amazing band and their music. Wow! Amazing.

[@junlugod7900]

Beautiful Rock Music that stirs my Hear and Soul.

[@keyelliotyessaad8583]

I love your music and energy... You are now my favorite band!!! Thank you!

[@xhyipslaugw5407]

They're my favorite band at the moment, it's so good to see real musicians these days

[@myscene2010]

Soulful...beautiful

[@jmyl8352]

The guitar player hits the wrong chord at 2:17 u can see his face go like “oh well”

[@industrialgamerofficial4614]

JMYL I was hoping I wasn’t the only one to catch that! 😂

[@socalspirit805]

Honestly didn’t even catch that it still sounded good lol

[@angelicamuncyharriscoleman7064]

Soul train music! I had the pleasure of hearing this band for the first time when this nice guy who was a food vendor in Ann Arbor and I made friends, last summer maybe, we love this band, I think it was fall of 2016 music festival in Ann arbor across from the Fleetwood dinner before the Native American apperal shop closed on main street, this lead singer blows my mind!!

[@thekidflames]

Holy smokes, Brittany really makes you feel her pain those last 30 seconds, especially after the background singers fall out. Rough mix on their mics, but maybe that was the point. What a POWERFUL and gut wrenching song. Can't listen to it enough.

[@bigAlexPhillips]

+Nate Smith Yep, that 3:23 bit is sooo good and raw.

[@icecreamthunder3948]

Deadass I literally starting tearing up at the end. I felt every bit of that last chorus. It was beautiful

[@cabrerasole1]

amazing band !!....so cool!!

[@joeclifton8367]

Love it! She is a very dynamic performer!

[@xstanadu]

THEY ARE SUPERB MUSICIANS ! SO REFRESHING TO SEE GOOD TALENT WHO ALWAYS SOUND SOLID IN EACH PERFORMANCE . This is GRAMMY stuff !

[@cdforshee]

I love this fucking band. I've seen them live once--they opened for Neil Young in Tuscaloosa, AL about 2.5 years ago. I was so captivated by Brittany, I didn't realize my friend Bo was playing bongos on stage with them until she mentioned it. I knew he was going to be up there, but I didn't know when. After the show, I met up with Bo at a bar and he said he played 5 songs with them. I didn't even notice because I was watching her. She's an amazing artist and performer.

[@gabrielwilson3248]

So incredibly talented. So much soul.

[@jeffreyhuner8792]

And the Grammy goes to.................................................................................Alabama Shakes!

[@teagengreydix1567]

+Jeffrey Huner I was so happy to hear those words!!!

[@douglaswilliams7130]

aren't you dead.....and white? no offense. star trek fan

[@octo.lina69]

Jeffrey Huner Hopefully, Oscar one day💯

[@saltyhead1395]

@@octo.lina69 isn't that for movies

[@octo.lina69]

@@saltyhead1395 A lot of musicians won Oscars for movies...like Adele🙄

[@dopeboislim21]

I love everything about this performance, her sound her look everything! I can't wait to hear the rest of their album.

[@timothyparsons3907]

Beautiful songwriting, excellent execution, if you have anything negative to say...you probably are wrong about most things in life and have a tough time making it through each day.

[@JacobSmits]

I'm going to use this insult in the near future.

[@robncasey1216]

Man...that's almost as epic as the high school principal at the end of Billy Madison!!! Yes, yes, I too, will be borrowing this one!! *hat tip* thank you sir!!!!

[@TayLor-lz7ek]

I don't really like because it's not my type of music. The song doesn't get me going. It's all just a matter of opinion

[@rexanderson8054]

Beautiful

[@Buelligan88]

Timothy Parsons This is terrible.

[@kleo8577]

Is she some sort of musical sorceress? I love her and this band!

[@DuncanUdaho67]

George R.R. Martin on the bass. So this is why TWOW is taking so long.

[@GeoAl09]

dallashood67 lmaooo this is his side project

[@sonicboom20078]

Doesn't even look like him...

[@crystalhunter4295]

I'm totally blown away!!! Finally... REAL MUSIC~!

[@anitad6451]

amazing!!!!! Saw them for the first time ever, last night on SNL. Can't wait to hear more from them

[@ruckusdc5]

I can feel more than just sounds coming out of my speakers, I can feel their energy. Never had about this group, I'm glad I did. Officially a fan!

[@vincenzosanchety1228]

Alabama Shakes and The Black Keys collaboration would be amazing :)

[@puertecitos6888]

Black Keys are shit, sorry.

[@mwmaster]

Scratch the Black Keys and add The Roots and 👍

[@Schlotskers]

@@puertecitos6888 The black keys make absolutely incredible music in my opinion, I get it's not everyone's sound. But they make song after song that sends chills into my spine

[@puertecitos6888]

@@Schlotskers , you dont have much of a spine then, Steve Miller feels the same way.

[@Schlotskers]

@@puertecitos6888 Its all just opinion man, everyone is brought up in their own way, from the very first song we ever heard began to dictate our taste in music. We end up with different paths of preferences, its not our fault. I respect that you dont like how they sound, it's just how your brain perceives it. It's called opinions. I wont try to persuade you somehow that they are good, I just take a song in and enjoy it or I dont. Just live on and accept that some people are gonna like things that you dont like. It doesnt mean that they are shit, I agree that they are shit in your eyes though. Just have to add that they have won multiple Grammys, so you might have to define "shit" better. I'm sure you enjoy artists who have never achieved that. Because they sound good, get it?

[@bobbyfan418]

I love this woman. Holy wow, man. This beautiful human being. Every video is as good as the last, if not better. A DAMN good guitar player. Very consistent....I need more.

[@corkskrewclubhouse93]

Damn, she's got some real soul. Very emotional. Soul and emotion: two things that most music today lacks.

[@stephbootie6514]

Staggering video quality one of the best I've seen Bands so good too

[@KarenaDultra]

Que voz!!Que talento!!Renonação do que a música pode ter de bom garantida!! ;)

[@TO9729]

Her voice gives me goosebumps. She's a truly talent artist.

[@tongolele12]

can someone pleas upload her performance from last night's grammys? It was WOW1!

[@teagengreydix1567]

+tongolelelena uproxx.com/music/alabama-shakes-grammy-performance-2016/

[@tongolele12]

+Teagen Grey Dix Thanks much-- it is the BEST live performance of this song and I want to see it over and over and over

[@victorrodrigues3519]

It's simply amazing how they can feel their music and transmit this to anyone who hears. Eargasm!

[@francescag.5467]

And what about Alabama state tattoo on her upper arm? Awesome! The most original thing after her voice!! 😁👍

[@nyomankoming683]

they play music with heart, a true artist. keep working. I'm your big fans Alabama Shakes

[@nasanerd4321]

Finally a real band where everyone plays an instrument!!!

[@sarawallace353]

They are simply amazing in concert!!! A MUST SEE!!!! Still going through withdrawal symptoms!!!!

[@elenaroos5991]

omg God please help me to see them live one day...

[@hopeskies8710]

this episode is what hooked me onto Alabama Shakes! Thank you SNL!

[@ChrisMiller35]

is this BB King's daughter

[@MrTommyb1970]

That's what I said to myself. Aretha Franklin must be her mother too! Great guitar and powerful vocals....awesome!!!

[@WhiteCamry]

Chris Miller Or maybe Leslie West's?

[@letterbekmen]

Shes like the reincarnation of Sister Rosetta Tharpe!!

[@michaelprieto573]

letterbekmen Thanks to NPR, I know (a little) who you're talking about!

[@artsylovelylady]

***** Yes he can. I've seen him live.

[@nabeelallie]

I used to download SNL episodes back in the day, and this was my introduction to Alabama Shakes (and Brittany Howard). Soooo sick to see where she’s taken things - more life! ❤🎉

[@SonnyShadow]

JOY DIVISION!

[@bertiestclr]

This was back in 2015, now 2023 what a difference a dramatic change! Still loving Alabama Shakes, I don't wanna fight no more!

[@Jorlivia]

51 people wanna fight some more

[@JayDeezy94]

Mo*

[@Edwin-ne2br]

brroooo best comment

[@MrsQ22]

😂

[@TheMmiguelito]

Bwhahahaha Lolololololol bwhahahaha Lolololololol shiiii,those 319 people seem to be fighting themselves

[@somebraveapollo8211]

Make that 327. But I think half of the dislikes come from SNL's terrible job at engineering these performances. Piss poor sound quality.

[@iamMODsef]

CONGRATS ON WINNING THE GRAMMY'S! Well Deserved!

[@allisonmegal6286]

Are those Prince earrings she's got on? OmG! Brittany Howard is the coolest chic ever!!

[@TheUofAfan]

Guitar pick earrings with prince on them!

[@jessicaharris8983]

WOW! I need to buy this album. Great song

[@larrychoate8821]

I'm so shocked by some of the bad reviews this song is getting. This song is great, I cant wait to hear the whole album. I love this band!

[@lillianjohnson903]

I love them so much!! Just saw them at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, 2017

[@dvcadigital]

Good god almighty she is just electric!

[@mdillon4366]

GOT DAMN'!!!!! This band is on FIRE!!!! I now have found a new band to support...finally!!!

[@michieldhaeze5901]

background vocals are too loud in the chorus

[@gearheadred]

It's SNL. They always use fucky mixing.

[@PuissantPike]

piet uytebroeck O. I really appreciated that you could actually hear the backups.

[@michieldhaeze5901]

Nathan Hoyle In my opinion backing vocals should add extra power to the song without dominating. Just like an acoustic rhythm guitar you should only miss it when it's gone, but not notice it when it's there..

[@alajondro]

piet uytebroeck it could be intentional too. to show that it's not just one half of the realtionship that feels that way. both people are done with the fighting but can't admit it to each other or something like that

[@killingblow528]

Alex Hiett ...or it's a bad mixing job.

[@kristbjorg999]

Oh Wow simply amazing........Love this song, Love everything about it. Alabama Shakes is truly fresh and such a tight band........love them !

[@irvingash8557]

I'm a white 60year old haven't heard a voice like that since the great Janis Joplin love the sound

[@superhans7989]

Irving Ash saying you're white is redundant really lol

[@denisemarcus1064]

Irving Ash. Check out Beth Hart!

[@patmcgroin9848]

Awesome, rocking soulful real!

[@kaleahcollins6951]

Thank you sistah please show my daughters who are fair skin mixed race black children they can rock with true talent as hard as the men. You have the charisma of mama Cass Elliot with the star power and funk of James brown the fluid guitar styles of heart and Lita ford and the lady from bit of honey . I'm so proud to see a black women as a front women in a country rock band you remind me of the guy from thin Lizzy one day I will see us in the rock and lol hall of fame loved your performance at the white house thank you

[@okay2772]

Fantastic band!

[@bison1203]

No one should be allowed to have that much talent. It isn't fair to the rest of the world.

[@valerie172223]

I love this song and I love Brittany Howard! She is wonderful and this album is great!

[@Tony-dk9sx]

Brittany's got a little bit of the Bee Gees going on there...!

[@natedawg0229]

Perfect music.

[@victoriabrito2999]

The ENDING THO!!!😧

[@camillafeltrin]

This woman is incredible, great!