Hook by Blues Traveler makes clever use of pachelbels canon

[@kefwals8722]

I love paco bell. Ill hook onto some crunchwraps any day. That jam sounds delicious.

[@dennislaskowski3773]

Cheesy gordita crunch for me!😃

[@dana102083]

Came expecting this Lil.. 😂

[@MrJesikakipashki]

Yo quiero Paco Bell

[@notyourfriendbuddy]

And when I'm stuck and need a buck, I won't rely on luck because the CRUUUUUUNCH BRINGS YOU BAAAAACK

[@JosephAllen-d2e]

Nothing beats the old school Paco Bell encherito.

[@Squidhunter153]

It doesn’t matter what I say… as long as I sing with inflection. Great song great band

[@chode.chotchney]

The brunette at the beginning ... Yes

[@drums5050]

@@chode.chotchney oh yeap.

[@jerryvandevort2366]

The hook brings you back!

[@aubreyholman1951]

I was performing “Canon in D” at a wedding once and trying not to laugh because “The Hook” lyrics were running through my head at the same time 😂😂

[@keepingitreal5533]

What is "Canon in D" and what instrument were you playing at the wedding?

[@aubreyholman1951]

@@keepingitreal5533 i was using a Godin electric with a Roland GR55 synth.

[@keepingitreal5533]

@@aubreyholman1951 got it. Nice 🙂

[@jg1503]

Puff the magic dragon is what comes to my head when I hear Cannon in D. The Adam Levine version I can’t stand. Hook is by far the best to use this progression But it’s like cannon in A.

[@aubreyholman1951]

@ Now I’m going to hear it 🤣👍

[@douglasmurata4945]

The whole song is Canon in D. Pay attention to the second half after the harmonica solo. That’s the melody of Canon. It’s not just the chord progression. The “hook” of the song that he’s singing about IS the chord progression. The song is about how it doesn’t matter what he sings because people will buy the music based on the catchy hook. “When I’m feeling stuck and need a buck, I don’t rely on luck because the hook brings you back.” When John Popper needs money, he can write a catchy song using that chord progression, that hook, and it’ll bring you in and get you to spend money. Hook is their best selling single for a reason, and the whole song is calling out fans of pop music. It is one of the most brilliant songs of the 20th century.

[@doncollinsmusic6274]

Or they used to remove you from the stage with a literal hook, maybe that’s what he meant.

[@jayclark5912]

I was taught a hook is any catchy phrase ,beat ,or run. Can be on any instrument and any progression.

[@douglasmurata4945]

@@jayclark5912 That’s what A hook is, but this song is about THE hook. It’s about using the chord progression from Canon in D as a shortcut to writing popular music, and Popper makes that clear by making the second half of the song more of Canon in D than just the infamous 4 chords.

[@jayclark5912]

@douglasmurata4945 just learned it on my acoustic. Know any other songs that use it.?

[@douglasmurata4945]

@@jayclark5912 There are so many. You can search for "Pachelbel Rant" for a video from 18 years ago (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXbnImHrpyEgq8). Or you can look up "Axis of Awesome 4 chord song" for a video from 15 years ago (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6HMlaKhltCIaqs). Both of those videos are about songs that use the Canon in D hook. The only difference between those songs and Hook is that Blues Traveler is actually calling out the trend of using Canon. The lyrics in Hook start out "It doesn't matter what I say as long as I sing with inflection" because Popper is saying that the lyrics don't matter. The hook, those four chords, will be what sells the song.

[@thelastgeneration5862]

"No matter how much Peter loved her, what made the Pan refuse to grow Is that the hook brings you back..." I find deep spiritual meaning in the song beyond the obvious referral to the hook of the musical progression. This song spans time and space to whisper truth to those with ears to hear. Great job, and thanks for bringing this masterpiece back into the collective!

[@Cnote556]

What a masterfully crafted and impressive comment, you, silver tongue wordsmith. Your very words spurred my mind and soul into curiosity. Thank you. I liked it tremendously.

[@Cnote556]

I agree. "The Hook" is a personal favorite, and lately, I've been listening to it once, twice, or more a day or so.... it's an inspiring song. Both musically and lyrically.

[@user-go5hv6dg3d]

The production on that song is excellent, so full and warm .

[@x2k_Lbsx]

I knew that's why I loved it!!! Two of my favorite songs, dudes got pipes too can belt like Noone else

[@raymonroe1983]

I've been listening to this so much recently and now I see this video and I'm over here singing along 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pariah_carey]

I just started listening to Hook again the other day, after not having heard it for like 20 years, and it only took me like 2 listens before I realized why the Chord Progression sounded so familiar. I’m glad that The Algorithm saw fit to randomly confirm my Suspicions. 👍

[@MissLilyputt]

I’ve heard this song hundreds of times and I never noticed it. Wow!

[@aeloria]

Omg no wonder it's so good. One of the best progressions ever written.

[@Tommy1977777]

Great band and great songs!

[@jonathand.terrell3419]

Amen!! Love this very unique song!!!

[@davekelder6959]

I am addicted to that song

[@moldymushroompizza]

Same. The hook brings me back lol

[@andrewmize823]

At this stage in musical history, there's literally no such thing as a chord progression that hasn't been played before.

[@RuledByMars]

Paul McCartney said the same thing about 25 years ago. You're both right 🙂

[@chicklets4ever51]

Yes, but there's still an infinity of variations that have never been played.

[@alxjones]

This is actually a slight variation of the Canon progression, using the major III chord instead of the diatonic minor iii. "Graduation (Friends Forever)" by Vitamin C is another example of this variation.

[@acecommander1]

It's a really great song, and the lyrics are very smart

[@stephanieredden8861]

Had no clue but I sure do hear it now.

[@natureshamy]

Check Pachelbel Rant of you haven't.

[@vvoof2601]

Well that's because you're not a musician, Stephanie.

[@bluecollarjay2959]

This dude is like Guitar World comes to life imo

[@chanceneidecker1602]

This is my all time favorite song. Full of nonsense but the hook always brings me back!!!

[@amypennington5057]

That's my favorite song to kareoke!!!

[@vadude21]

Same!!! Did it last night.

[@freq.warrior333]

Noice! I'm trying to learn some of the harmonic parts and it is hard as hell. I'm hitting about 70% of them though and playing along to this without the lyrics is great fun. Thank you, sir!

[@DHarri9977]

What's funny is I can hear the exact harmonica part in my head as you play, what a cool song.

[@ModestNeophyte]

and if i'm doin' my job, its YOUR resolve that breaks!

[@justinlester2943]

That's all part of the middle finger John was going for.

[@budskipper]

You nailed this one

[@Warrenwalker30]

Always loved those guys

[@Massachusettsmike413]

Dead milkmen shirt! Friggin awesome

[@metalmayhem4]

Super catchy song

[@elduderino73]

What other great songs use the taco bell progression?

[@waxxy8447]

Lol

[@dennislaskowski3773]

That's what I thought he said.😄

[@vvoof2601]

@@dennislaskowski3773 Do kids these days not read video titles?

[@dennislaskowski3773]

@vvoof2601 Yes, but it did sound like taco bell. Damn, now I'm hungry and it's not even 9 a.m.😃

[@elduderino73]

​@@vvoof2601I'm not a kid, Son. Of you're calling people kid, you're too old to gave missed the joke

[@cjstrick2010]

Brings me back

[@jasonflay8818]

Ahhhh this all makes sense now. I heard (somehow for the first time) g love' 'Just Fine'. I was a pretty big Blues Traveler fan in HS and Four is seared in my brain, so when Zi heard the song I recognized the melody as 'Hook'. I even looked up if there was a reason why it exists, or if there was a collab, if it was an intentional riff, blatant cribbing, etc. I guess I was right on all counts as they both used pachelbel. I guess nothing is truly new under the sun.

[@swilsons05]

suuuper cool!!! thanks for sharing!

[@TreeCamper]

Taco Bell Cannon is 🔥 🌮

[@premedvsu]

Fire, you are talented my man!

[@travish2876]

I'll be honest I watched this whole thing wondering how it was related to Taco Bell

[@onlymadethisforcomments2476]

Tacobell chord progression?

[@pclutch]

Great song.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Is that a Martin DM or DR? I absolutely LOVE my 2005 DM that my wife bought me! Great guitar!

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Good tune

[@sharkman1042]

My hand hurts just from seeing all those bar chords

[@Tony-Jabroni]

This is awesome

[@raven5189]

Wow, I cannot believe I didn't pick up on that.

[@coolguy54life99]

Man I gotta work on my barres!

[@vincethomrenaissanceman1731]

You spelled it right this time 🤘🤙

[@TurnerSparks]

Liked this video for the Dead Milkmen shirt.

[@tlstechtalk]

Taco Bell cannon? Where do I get one?

[@-themercyseat]

The cannon: Fires mexican pizzas to drunken college kids

[@phlowphree2853]

​@@-themercyseatsecond round is burritos for the drunks in the back

[@TheNo1pencil]

WOW I never realized this

[@tophernuttle420]

We got 3500watts that all of North Ponca City gets to hear the 4 album on...Also,Carolina Blues..

[@johngulotta7951]

Now that's pretty hard

[@AvatarKnownAsNathanielPeters]

I see that Martin 😊

[@rage-quit69]

Coincidentally I just listened to this song for the very 1st time and it did have a chord progression that reminded me of basically what's called the 4 hordes top 100 every song billboards all 4 cords same ones

[@alexc656]

awesome

[@davidm2031]

In fact, I don't mean ehhhhhhhhnnnneeeeyyyyyyyyyyy of this.

[@anthonyfritch5401]

Awesome

[@babyfacebluesy1995]

Taco bell’s canyon chord progression…

[@vvoof2601]

My my we were feeling clever weren't we? Nice try.

[@b.vonschnauser207]

Love it.

[@ericdabbaghchi3974]

The hook brought me here

[@andrewaldridge1413]

Paco bell?!

[@laflivluvpeace4836]

I love this song

[@packrat-y7j]

Yeah it doesn't matter what I say, cuz I'm driving a 'Bitchin' Camaro with my Punk Rock girl ;)

[@Gutch220]

The Taco Bell progression is a different thing.

[@m.t.6969]

Memories by Maroon 5 might as well be PC with lyrics. 😂

[@trieditdied8681]

Whoooooa.... Slow down there buddy

[@Rezin_8]

🤘

[@jerrybrown1446]

Taco Bell’s Cannon is a banger.

[@chrisgast]

Well, yeah. If you play any good song in a different style, you're likely to still hook people into it. Although, you gotta play it well enough.

[@JayInDecent]

I aint tellin you no lie

[@kendricklyon9633]

So that’s why the UG. Version sounds not quite right. All it says is A-E-FsharpM-Csharp7-D-A-D-E

[@michaelzahn49]

Whaaaaaaaaa!

[@patrickwilliams3087]

Taco bells?

[@timficker7649]

Papillon in D

[@mrpotato4441]

Paco bell

[@Hye5oul]

Pico de gallo

[@nicholasjarvis3260]

😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@skiplewis9872]

*Pa-sha-bel…..

[@travishurst8061]

I started singing right away fuck I miss 90s music was soooo good nothing like this newer day crap

[@haroldhurst2347]

Awesome band!!

[@vafangul5716]

That song is damn good

[@edgeonline166]

@anthonyparkernearlifeexp My guy! ❤️. You just gave me a whole song tutorial in a short! 👍 Great job

[@AkeoT9]

What was the song from 1680?

[@vvoof2601]

Gee I wonder, if only he mentioned it at the start of the video... it also really sucks that it's totally not in the title either.

[@AkeoT9]

@@vvoof2601 what song was it?

[@PurpleStickyNote]

Pachelbel’s Canon