? And The Mysterians - 96 Tears | REACTION

[@davidzweiban7957]

Every single solitary time this played in the car, the dashboard magically turned in to a keyboard and I started playing (we all did, admit it)

[@dconaway2877]

Lol! It was my drum set when the rolling stones " can't get no satisfaction" came on the car radio

[@herbyragan7801]

Of course we did

[@jameskirschling7887]

I use my leg not the dashboard but it's basically the same idea. Still do it to this day.

[@BluenoserJo]

Guilty.

[@karencolley-smidt864]

I was just used my pit bull's back as a keyboard...lol

[@melindagarcia4497]

Question Mark and the Mysterians were formed by a group of Mexican teenagers who were born in Texas and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. The original group members were lead singer Rudy Martinez, his brother Robert on drums, Frank Rodriguez on keyboards, Bobby Balderrama on guitar and Larry Borjas on bass. This song was originally released in 1966.

[@jameskirschling7887]

I was trying to figure out how old I was when this was released and thanks to your information I now know I was seven years old at that time and I have been listening to this song ever since.

[@matthewdropco]

I didn't look at this version, and when it was released, as it obviously is newer. I'm sure there are some older original versions probably in black and white out there from that era. It's still a groovy tune I've always liked. The keyboard sorta sounds like the same one (not the riffs, just the tone) used by The Bob Seger System for the original version he did for Ramblin Gamblin Man. I bet they knew each other as bands.

[@musicsansnotes]

Very interesting history. Thank you!

[@dtq7388]

Mel Shacher of Grand Funk played with them for a short time too I believe.

[@flomurdock]

@@matthewdropco It really sounds like the Sir Douglas Quintet and Mendocino. Augie Meyers on keyboard.

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

This is actually a re-recording the band made in the 90s because they were unable to re-release the original recordings. But it's pretty much a note-for note remake with less of the garage band edge and grit.

[@sarahdee374]

I thought in my being it sounded different! TX! These songs from our growing up are imbedded note for note in our souls, right?

[@sarahdee374]

@Gerald H sorry to hear that. Evidence for getting a good attorney before signing anything!

[@sarahdee374]

@Gerald H glad I have no talent! I can just listen and enjoy.

[@KathySRW]

Thanks I thought they looked older than they would have been when this was originally recorded and the video quality was higher than the times would have had available. So glad they did make it happen.

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

There was a guitar lesd in the original.

[@bradparnell614]

While this is the original singer Question Mark (Rudy Martinez), it's not the original recording. This song was originally a hit in 1966. that would have been the black and white video you saw. You're watching the remake from 1997. The vocals, while very similar, are better in the original. The ending is different too as the original fades out.

[@BlandBandit]

Surprising how the subtle differences make the original sound so much more superior

[@mikeshoe74]

I've actually never heard this particular version. Noticed a few subtle differences, singer being one. Thanks for the info

[@marieparsons9908]

J, no worries. Normally, your guess re the version would have been correct.

[@chrisbowling4060]

I prefer the original track and the black and white video. The remade audio version is close enough, though. The B&W video had more atmosphere, with Rudy even more mysterious.

[@mikeshoe74]

@@chrisbowling4060 likewise

[@alanarakelian5021]

The original hit version is way better. This is some kind of remake. Also, "Dirty Water" by the Standells is from the same year (1966) and in the same snotty, garage-rock vein.

[@jalandacurry4585]

Oh Boston, you're my home!!!!

[@VikingMom1970]

Ohhhhh I think the Standells made an appearance on the Munsters. They sung a Beatles song though😂

[@edprzydatek8398]

I love that dirty water.

[@WMalven]

The Loving Spoonful - "Summer in the City."!!!!!!!!!

[@scottferrell2806]

Hot down, summer in the city. The back of my neck getting dirty and gritty! Love it!!!! Not a one hit wonder exactly but still love that one!!!!

[@ksmith9050]

Fun fact - John Sebastian of the Loving Spoonful at one time had the Top 5 songs (at the same time!) listed on the Hit Parade. Perhaps the Beatles were the only band to replicate that feat. Great band, but can’t put them in the “One hit wonder” category.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Daydream, Do you Believe in Magic were other big hits for the Spoonful. John Sebastian also recorded the theme for Welcome Back Kotter too.

[@patriceschmitz521]

Loving spoonful had many hits including Darling be home soon

[@WMalven]

@@matthewdrake4385 Don't forget, "Younger Girl," "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," and "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind

[@rightbraincreative]

Hitchin' a Ride... Vanity Faire is a great one hit wonder with a great beat.

[@2groovey]

Agreed

[@Mark-iv7np]

There were many good one hit wonders in 1970. Love Grows by Edison Lighthouse, in the Summertime, Mungo Jerry, Venus by Shocking Blue, My baby loves Lovin by White Plains.

[@randytorres8211]

They are a two wonder. Early in the Morning reached #8 in 1969.

[@karenduell4620]

@@Mark-iv7np All of those are great!

[@teddyritola2655]

Jamel please react to The song ROCK ME GENTLY By ANDY KIM , ITS Avery good up lifting song Very good beat from 1974 ,,, YOUL DIG IT

[@brucegrossman3531]

She's About a Mover - Sir Douglas Quintet or Doug Sahm.

[@lynnarthur1411]

Oh yesssss 😆

[@jalandacurry4585]

Hell yeah!!!

[@randytorres8211]

If you play Doug Sham you have to play his sings when he, Freddie Fender and other formed a great TexMex Band

[@brucegrossman3531]

@@randytorres8211 Texas Tornados

[@barrycohen311]

"Question Mark" and the Mysterians. Mexican-American band formed in the mid sixties. I believe they hail from Michigan.

[@jodyrewa688]

Correct, Saginaw Michigan 😀👍🏼

[@lyleschull6516]

Yep from Michigan

[@buffalohorse1]

The song was recorded in Bay City, MI

[@deniseglenn4691]

“Get Together” by the Youngblood’s. Much needed message for today about love and unity. If any song embodied the hippie movement it was this song. Very simple, but beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@carlajenkins1990]

It's Perfect! 1969 at its best.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

hi Denise: And another much needed massage is Thunderclap Newman Something in the air

[@danielkay8578]

Greatest one hit wonder Vehicle by The Ides of March who are often confused with Blood Sweat and Tears.

[@MyNameIsBucket]

They did "BA DA BA BA BAAA" long before McDonald's.

[@kbusby4824]

Great song. The songwriter, Jim Peterik, went on to form the band, Survivor, of Eye of the Tiger fame. North side Chicago represent.

[@karenduell4620]

That's another great one hit wonder!

[@tommcginnis9064]

Yes! Vehicle is outstanding. Powerful horns, great guitar solo, killer vocals. Kind of unbelievable they were never able follow up on that success. Vehicle is right up there with any of B,S &T or Chicago's big hits of the time.

[@danielkay8578]

I actually won the night's trivia contest after a band at a local bar played that. The first to shout out the band's name won 500$, you would not believe the shouts of Blood Sweat and Tears and David Clayton Thomas. The Ides of March and Vehicle made me a happy camper that night.

[@missgmoma]

Whoa, I like this! That’s some serious jam & very catchy 👆🏻 can’t ignore the boldness & confidence of the singer either 🙌🏻

[@thewalruswasjason101]

This song is so weird but it’s so groovy. I’ve always liked it

[@captainmoretokin2172]

he claimed that aliens from outer space came to him and gave this song to him

[@dtulip1]

Like anything by Mongo Jerry :D

[@newera4399]

Is the beginning of the punk Rock.

[@olga138]

When they played this at the high school dance, you had to get up and dance. I love the organ.

[@ellenjones4523]

Ruth that was the thing with music we experienced we use to dance awhole lot. It was fun we would meet up go to the hot spot dance all night then head to the diner every fri & sat night I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@Islendingar]

AT LAST !!! This is an artist I’ve NEVER heard of or even the track and just didn’t know the band ..... this is a great find and a nice groovy track with use of the old Hammond organs too .... fab !

[@MRoyClark]

You should definitely check out the original US#1 hit from 1966 then. This is a bad 1990 remake by the original band.

[@Docholliday1106]

People call out for more cowbell, but I say they need more Hammond! See Weirdo or The Only One I know by The Charlottains UK.

[@karenduell4620]

Check out the original in black and white! It's awesome!

[@BlackiePawless]

Farfisa Combo organ on the original from 1966 and looks like probably on this version too. A close cousin to the Vox Continental. Hammonds have a completely different mechanism for generating sound and usually are used in combination with a Leslie rotating speaker. Totally different sound.

[@artprince9163]

Farfisa organ. Definitely not a Hammond!

[@fryloc0034]

This song was originally titled "69 tears", but that title was too sexual for the music industry and the label at the time. Also "?" WAS the original Prince

[@melburnett]

Glad I scrolled down. I was gonna say the same thing.

[@BluenoserJo]

I remember when this came out. I believe it was mid-60s, when everything was all Beatles all the time. Then this came along and we were like "whaaaat!?" but once it got in your head, it stayed there.

[@d.rayvenspencer]

Nothing makes me happier than a dirty song from back in the day. 😏

[@echopryme]

You'd be AMAZED how many people don't know that!!! 🤣

[@jimbodavis1944]

I’m crying 96 tears that I can only like this once. Cry, cry, cry... TEARS...

[@j.dragon651]

As a teenager in a band we used to play this tune. We were at practice at the keyboard players house when his mother started whooping on his little brother. Of course we had to play this one.

[@juangruengo8679]

That's hilarious!! Thanks for sharing. LOL.

[@strickly60s45]

One Of The All-Time Greats. Without These One-Mega-Hit Wonders...We'd Be Short-Changed. I Did This Song At Karaoke At Christmas Time. It Still Works Today...The Floor Was Jumping. Thank You

[@cathyfarkal3704]

One of my all time favorite songs! You can’t get that melody out of your head!

[@kevinpropst1385]

Hey Jamal another great one hit wonder is by a group called every Mother's Son and there's song is called come on down to my boat baby jam it you'll like it

[@philipdeangelo8107]

The Cult Wildflower She sells sanctuary Fire woman Rain Love removal machine

[@RacerX-bv9io]

Revolution and Lil Devil are good also.

[@philipdeangelo8107]

@@RacerX-bv9io great choices!

[@darthlinda]

Fire Woman

[@philipdeangelo8107]

@@darthlinda Yes! Great Song!

[@elgatofelix8917]

The Cult is highly underrated

[@beverlyvandermolen5533]

I listened to this song over and over as a young teen. Just hearing it again puts a big smile on my face.

[@texastornado8842]

This was a song that’s was huge...it was a song that got better every time it came on..Still love it today and it’s the first song that my Grandson would dance to...He still dances to it...👍Thank you for the memories.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

This is a good old one! Never saw Question Mark & The Mysterians live before. This was before Michael Jackson was known. How about doing some Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs; songs: Little Red Riding Hood and Wooly Bully. Thanks, Jamel!

[@carlajenkins1990]

I requested Little Red Riding Hood, too!!!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@Debbie Phillips lol

[@Musicgirl422]

Ahhhhhhh, the music that shaped me! I was 9 when this came out & still love it to this day! So much good music.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

One of the classics from the 60's..I remember dancing the old dances to this..the pony, the shing a ling, the jerk..oh let me hush up..showing my age now lol groove on, yungin and lol❤

[@karenduell4620]

The jerk is the perfect dance to this song. Oh hell, any dance is good to this song!

[@jkeene58]

Saw these guys in concert back in the 60s. Great sound. I still have the singers autograph and a quitar pick and drumsticks!

[@daviclar867]

My mom had the oldies radio channel on in the car while driving me to school, 1979 in 6th grade when I first heard this song. It was so good I played it in my head all that day.

[@GreenestGray]

One of my favorites! My dad used to play this song in his old stereo. Now I play it in my phone

[@annieholbis2430]

I remember first hearing this song in the early 80s and it was already a classic then

[@argelbargel7680]

A later one-hit wonder track with a similar feel is "This Beat Goes On/Switching to Glide."

[@debbieomi]

My late fiancè was the keyboard player for a few months with ? sometime in the 80s. He told me it was a great experience. He was a wonderful sax player with aspirations of playing professionally but it didn't happen for him. This was the closest he got to some low level of notoriety and he ate up every second of it. He said he would try to explain to the fans that he wasn't the original keyboardist but they didn't care, they wanted his autograph so he obliged. It brought him a lot of joy when he was sick before he passed in 2010 and I'm so glad he had that experience.

[@mikecaetano]

Talking Heads? Sounds more like The Animals to me, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place". The keyboard here paved the way for The Doors.

[@woodstream6137]

Definitely

[@gailjohnson5950]

You gotta check out "Dirty Water" by the Standells, another great one hit wonder from 1966...us old folks remember dancing to these as teenagers...

[@bethg.5611]

Little Red Riding Hood by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs.

[@Jovolution]

Sam has more hits!

[@armadillotoe]

"Laugh Laugh" by the Beu Brummels would be a good follow-up to this.

[@robertbreedon9137]

Did they not have a cameo on the Flinstones. As the Beau Brummelstones.

[@diannacashion2047]

My fave song to jump onto the dance floor and groove ....I’m Groovin now!

[@donparker8246]

It's Question mark. He legally changed his name to that.

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh my Jamel, I found the original video from back in the day and I enjoyed that more because it just had the feel of the time the song was made. Of course, you would not know this but thank you for all your efforts to be good to our ears. Thanks for this.

[@kevinshea7547]

This song is played in the film Cat's Eye with James Woods, as part of his character's attempt to stop smoking. The clinic he visits kidnaps his wife and locks her in a room listening to it while the metal floor keeps shocking her.

[@philthemovieguy81]

Yes! I can never listen to this track without thinking of that part in Cat's Eye!

[@reginalemoine5809]

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. Great flick!

[@LouieLouie3]

Yes!

[@blanewilliams5960]

Every time I hear this tune I go there.

[@roberthaley3672]

I met these guys a few years ago. I was living in Midland MI at the time. They were playing at a nice place down by the water in Bay City MI, where they frequented. I had a chance to chat with them for a bit. Nice guys. They sound good live :). Even though this tune was written and became popular in the 60s, it's still fresh :). I was born in 1962, the year they formed group. I remember hearing it on the radio growing up, a lot 😆. It was around 2008 I think when my wife and I took a ride to Bay City one Friday night in the fall and they just happened to be there. It was a really nice evening. I think a couple of the guys have passed since then. Makes me sad. Breathe in all the good moments in life. You never know who you may have the pleasure of meeting :)

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

I had their only album with this song. There was a dance we did to it called "the skate" I was in 7th grade!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎹🎹🎹🎹🎤

[@Hanzyscure]

I used to live a few miles away from Q in the early 90s. His band was still playing the local bar circuit in 2008. A lot of his fans from the 60s still enjoy seeing him live at these small Pubs. He's still quite popular in Michigan.

[@C.M.30337]

Exactly, it's all about the keyboard. We played the dashboard in the car too. This is from the mid 60s so it had nothing to so with MJ or some say Prince. I remember this playing from the transistor radio I had on the beach in Atlantic City, so it reminds me of being on a hot beach with the waves pounding in and making sand castles. Same with Dave Brubeck and a few other groups on the radio at the time. Pink Panther theme was big too. The song Tequila too.

[@KatrinaVowell]

Jamel! I live in Saginaw, where Question Mark originated. He still lives here and still dresses exactly like that! Exactly. In supermarkets... restaurants... street parties...

[@vickieray]

Remember this one when I was growing up about 1966 ❤️ Great memories 🎶

[@leesher1845]

One of the coolest songs and coolest bands ever.

[@wandaprescott6672]

Great Song !! Music..Oldie But a Goodie..💕😉🎶🎵🎼🎶🎵🎵

[@diannaspang51]

This is from my teenage years. Brought back a flood of memories. Thank you.

[@julieperkins7077]

I love them songs from when I was little that's one of my favorite

[@mikemccain343]

Hi, I am 68 yrs old.most of the review reactions I see on u tube I listened to as I grew up.from 50s bebop,to pop ,psychedelic, progressive rock, country, motown,ect.

[@stellahall8321]

I was born in 1976. This is one of my favorites. I remember being little hearing and thinking about a circus 😂

[@SCVIndy]

A number 1 song in 1966 .. lots of AM radio .. the old 93 KHJ here in LA ..

[@annejohnston2193]

OMG , my all time fave song from when I was 9 yrs old

[@wpochert]

What an iconic song..

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)...I've been hearing this song for 50 years and this is the first time I ever saw what they looked like...:)...Thanks for the upload!

[@stuartsiglain3972]

This song was played by we freshman at Stonybrook college on Friday night. We would drink 96 ounces of beer 🍺 before hitting the clubs.

[@charlesyoung9980]

Band looks like Alice Cooper backed up by Cheech and Chong and Los Lobos.

[@lynnarthur1411]

Hahahaha

[@jitkasuarez]

@Gerald H They would have been after Ritchie Valens? This is such a good song!!

[@Historian212]

@@jitkasuarez Yes, Richie Valens had died by the time this came out in 1966. He was killed in a plane crash in 1959, the famous "day the music died," the crash that also killed Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. RIP to the great rockers of the day.

[@SCA440]

My Uncle Bob jammed with these guys... They used to come smoke pot and jam out in our basement! Great group of guys from Saginaw/Flint area...

[@michaelpond6386]

The Electric Prunes, the Seeds, and Bubble Puppy all one hit wonders

[@donparker8246]

This song was#1 on the billboard charts when I was born in '66

[@dconaway2877]

Please react to " the Yardbirds" launched the careers of Eric Clapton. Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. They had some indelible hits

[@Brighid45]

Loved this song when it came out. A big hit, and one of the inspirational sounds for a lot of early punk bands too.

[@alexjohnson2068]

OMG what a blast from the past!! I just love this as much now as I did back in the day. Thank you...😄😄😄

[@teresa6034]

They played at a convention I attended a few years ago and it was wild. This has always been a favorite of mine.

[@rob858585]

They were the first band I ever saw in concert! 1968.

[@carolmclean8535]

Love all your evaluations. Miss those days Boy has music changed over the years

[@deechatterton5828]

This was the first group I saw in concert. I was a sophomore in high school and they played at the county fairgrounds; the same place where I saw Janis Joplin 2+ years later.

[@tinfoilmagnolia3134]

One of my FAVES. When I'm down I put this vid of 96 on!

[@ranger-1214]

Really enjoy Jamel keeping me in songs from my teenage years, and keeping GREAT music alive!!! Yeah it’s a little different from the original on 45’s that we played on our record players but just as good as what we heard on the car AM radio while out parking in the country. Good times and good memories.

[@Jody525252]

Goodness I was in JR high school...I'm 68 now but still freakin fantastic!!!

[@BlandBandit]

Lyrically I always thought he was heartbroken and planned on flipping the script and break her heart but instead he realizes he will just cry and not follow through.. Also the original recording is soooo much better

[@iamperplexed4695]

Now that he has reacted to both, I find this comment hard to justify.

[@paulgraham6353]

The song always made me laugh. The beat and his singing is great. The words are the reasoning of a 4th grader who felt snubbed by someone he imagined was his girlfriend, who may have lent him a pencil or smiled at him. Gotta love it. I did back in the day. Even knowing how silly it was then. Didn't matter. The more I thought about the words making no sense at all, the more I'd laugh. Never mattered.Too many teardrops for one heart to be cryin (so cool)....night and day..cry cry cry 96 tears, all to a nice groove and pre-adolescent inner voice of pain. I still love that band. Come on let me hear you cry now....ha ha night and day...Wooo. I can imagine some innocent bewildered child thinking, Boys are stupid and they stink, as he sings that.

[@donparker8246]

I'd still love you to check out Life Is A Rock(But The Radio Rolled Me) by Reunion. You'll definitely want a lyric video for this one.

[@cbh440]

I'd love to hear that as well!

[@captainmoretokin2172]

yeah man and while ur at it do one from the spooky tooth album '' YOU BROKE MY HEART, SO I BUSTED YOUR JAW''. they all kick it out baby wooo yeah

[@richardjacobson2137]

Ozark mountain daredevils did that one

[@davidcochran6291]

I was a sophmore in high school when this came out late in 1966. Very popular went Number 1 in both U.S. and Canada. That organ chord set was magic. I don't remember the names in the band, but I remember that song. Time spent steaming up the windows of the folks '65' Studebaker. Also learned how "no protection" was not smart, a close call and in the long run a best outcome, made me more careful, and hat 'Free Love' was not true in the least little bit.

[@stevepence229]

A GREAT SONG FROM THE SIXTIES ..THANKS JAMEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dynjarren8355]

Great Remake and Video of the Original classic song! And I love the Farfisa organ sound. ? has the Punk attitude when he sings this. I love these songs from the sixties. This song, Hey Little Girl, Psychotic Reaction and Wooly Bully! Great Music! 😎👏🏻🎸

[@kellymiedema8156]

I was 10 years old in 66. loved this song..Check out the origins of the band on Wiki...You may be surprised....

[@4ujj]

i have always LOVED this song. the STRANGLERS did a killer cover of it.

[@dconaway2877]

Thank you brother! My youth this was playing on the radio ( AM KHJ ) Summer seem to last forever

[@abjectt5440]

I was 17 that year. Look at the world now.

[@jannaromine5908]

😉 I can remember when this was my favorite song.. about a lifetime ago

[@debbeborders5762]

This guy had a lot of stage presence for the 60s. He was ahead of his time. The world was not yet ready for him. He is interesting to watch.i loved this song

[@despinakollas]

So excited for this! Love this song! Coming back later!!! 💕

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

Lol,dude, i love you. I don't care whats going on, or what you're reacting to, I'm in a good mood afterward.

[@827dusty]

Great old classic song from the mid 1960s.

[@mikelawson6456]

Do You Know What I Mean - by Lee Michael's great beat, groove, and ORGAN!!!

[@Stoney_Snark]

Very mid 60’s psychedelic pop. As a young kid, this new music was “edgy”, now it’s fun and good for nostalgia!! The singer is doing his best to channel Eric Burdon or Mick Jagger.

[@garyjimenez3690]

He was during their. Time. 60s. Band early sixties. Use to go to their house to visit them when I was a lil kid with family

[@glennburch1081]

Yeah, definitely trying to channel some Mick J.

[@Philtration]

One of the most played garage band songs of all time

[@fttcoop5341]

I used to have a friend who liked the Mysterians and the Ramones. That was it.

[@garyjimenez3690]

They were the first garage punk rock band. Question? And the mysterians. From saginaw Michigan . Came out in June or July of 1966

[@reeferman42078]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. Also who else here HUMS along the theme song (Jamals theme !)

[@millerhxc]

One of the most underrated classic bands ever. The song is actually from '66 but this video is for a re-recorded version some decades later, I believe. Can't Get Enough Of You Baby is another classic of theirs and pretty much the reason Smash Mouth ended up sounding the way they did.

[@jameskirschling7887]

Even though this wasn't the original version I still enjoyed it. I was seven years old when this song was originally released and I have been listening to it ever since. I have it on several mix CD's that I have made.

[@aliwantizu]

Back in the late 1970s or early 1980s a local Detroit radio station made a parody version called 96 Beers. It was actually pretty good! ~Be Blessed

[@sherriheath5756]

so reminds me of my young youth growing up in Orange County California, before the move to Seattle😎

[@sukie584]

One of the all time great garage song classics!