Bad Religion - American Jesus (MTV 1993) remastered

120 Minutes MTV video with John Peel BBC session audio.

[@garryrptr]

The backing vocal is crazy good.

[@ryanstroup8379]

Almost sounds like the studio version! Such a great singer and great harmony!

[@Fools_Requiem]

Sounds like the uploader just merged the MTV audio into the studio release at 0:07.

[@Tarlouse]

he did merge an audio from something else. but its not the studio version.

[@aWhimTested]

The audio is actually from the John Peel Sessions 7”. It was a live recording with post-production crap added. That harmony on “ we hit a place to go” was added in, that was graffin singing that lower harmony.

[@aWhimTested]

Here’s the actual audio kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ-wpX57p5WSn8U

[@historyoflol5611]

Yeah but his physical performance lacks

[@mikeonan227]

This is easily the best live version of the song. I love how loud and clear the back up vocals are during the break down.

[@mottosierra1372]

This isn't live

[@lanceinthepants]

@@mottosierra1372 It isn’t studio

[@search895]

The audio I think it is from the peel sessions recording, which is partially live except the vocals, and does not correspond to this tv appearance.

[@supersonjeremy]

rock am ring 2002 tho 👀🫡

[@johntheswinging9436]

Rock in Rio 2022

[@LuisSantos-fl1rl]

BEST PUNK ROCK BAND I EVER HEARD IN M LIFE.

[@tonz0phun]

I was 8 years old when this was in MTV. I am 35 now and own every bad religion album on CD, some on vinyl (it's a fun hobby) and listen to them always on spotify when driving. They have been apart of my life for decades. I've got my kids listening and learning their music. What a bad. I will always love their music, their lyrics, their messages.

[@user-mq2ut5wq8c]

jay+brett back vocs = absolute perfection

[@aintfalco7968]

i almost thought this wasn't real. How are the vocals so crisp? even the harmonies are literally perfect

[@DragzMR2]

There never was, and never will be a punk/punk-rock band as good as Bad Religion. In class of their own and they still kick fucking ass

[@StoicNature444]

Rancid, Nofx

[@michelcamp]

bad brains

[@zakcash7337]

Who ever is on drums is my hero

[@UKnowWhoIM1]

Bobby Schayer

[@simonhumphries3340]

He looks like the kid they only let in the band cus it’s his moms basement they use for practice but he smashes the shit out of them drums.

[@historyoflol5611]

@@simonhumphries3340 hahaha yeah he DOES look like a kid or Graffin's neighbour or something

[@anneross1021]

My mate the mighty Bobby Schayer

[@misakiyoshida]

He later became the drum tech for Interpol for a while. I met him at one of their shows, great guy.

[@jackattack2352]

Young Greg Graffin looks like old Greg Graffins best student

[@lukepaterlini7396]

Never tought you could get addicted to a video I watched this like 20 times in 2 days

[@MIC-HEXED]

SO POWERFUL....... ON POINT..................... AT THERE PRIME............... WE ALL MISS BOBBY, HETSON, AND MR. BRETT!!!!!!! BAD RELIGION

[@TylerP9999]

Harmonies are fucking amazing

[@mattsheezy5469]

Wow they sounded good. Greg’s voice is so unique, and soulful.

[@sebastianlindon8992]

He totally could've gotten into the grunge scene, he has the perfect voice for that. But he sounds really good in this style too

[@EsgotinVidaPorcaa]

Best version I've heard.

[@skyblaster1234]

To me, the "Interface" version, the 30 year anniversary, is the best one

[@BodaciousWickerman]

The Interface one is better instrumentally, but this one is much better vocally. Both version rock though!

[@UKnowWhoIM1]

I prefer that Riviera Theater Version! That's awesome and before start there's a little heston interview

[@craigbutterfield592]

A pivotal song and pivotal band in the annals of music history.

[@benkmoskomusic3679]

The vocals are so on point!🤘

[@pendiharkim7572]

This song is so nice to listen to. Such a tuneful song! So catchy chorus to sing along with the song.

[@braianleguizamon8252]

Harmonies are insane !!!

[@whadwuler8740]

Lyrics of the song 👇👇👇👇👇👇 I don't need to be a global citizen Because I'm blessed by nationality I'm member of a growing populace We enforce our popularity There are things that seem to pull us under And there are things that drag us down But there's a power and a vital presence That's lurking all around We've got the American Jesus See him on the interstate We've got the American Jesus He helped build the president's estate I feel sorry for the earth's population 'Cause so few live in the U.S.A. At least the foreigners can copy our morality They can visit but they cannot stay Only precious few can garner the prosperity It makes us walk with renewed confidence We've got a place to go when we die And the architect resides right here We've got the American Jesus Fostering their shame on faith We've got the American Jesus Overwhelming millions every day He's the farmers barren fields The force the army wields The expression in the faces of the starving millions The power of the man he's the fuel that drives the clan He's the motive and conscience of the murderer He's the preacher on t.v., the false sincerity The form letter that's written by the big computers The nuclear bombs and the kids with no moms And I'm fearful that he's inside me We've got the American Jesus See him on the interstate We've got the American Jesus Exercising his authority We've got the American Jesus Fostering their shame on faith We've got the American Jesus Overwhelming millions every day, eah One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god. One nation, under god.

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

probably the best punk rock band to ever exist!

[@handlerandall7363]

I remember watching this with my dad in 3rd grade. Been hooked ever since!

[@JoeinSeattle.]

This is a band at its peak musically and going for it !

[@angusdog22]

Nah … their peak was 1988 -89. Suffer and No Control IMO

[@search895]

@@angusdog22 in my opinion suffer to ATG is their hardcore punk peak, but some of their best songmaking abilities are shown in their albums of the 90s.

[@GratefulGeorge]

man big sad that i just found this song, but happy to be here for it now

[@emfraridades7261]

Perfect backing vocals Holly shit. Just perfect

[@canalretrogeek]

OMG this Backing Vocals!!!!! :O perfect Best band ever!

[@SDGuy1981]

Back when mtv was cool

[@David-dz1cb]

So Jay and Brett really CAN sing great, just every so often it seems! Fantastic performance by everyone.

[@johnzackarias11]

This song was at its absolute best with Bobby behind the kit and Brett doing backup vocals! Bobby is so precise, powerful and minimalistic, which is exactly what this song needs.

[@therealdudeski]

He did have that signature sound to his kick snare double kick pattern. Just doesn't sound like anyone else's and I can't explain why.

[@ivotz]

Great song! Excelent performance!

[@GlennJimenez]

ONE NATION UNDER GOD

[@Tarlouse]

Greg Graffin at its best for sure!

[@henrikschmidt3964]

Always great to see Mr. Brett live.

[@ralphhuttner4589]

this song changed my life, years ago. thx

[@donherson]

Miss you Bobby...Greg Hetson... an Mr Brett.... best lineup ever

[@christopherbellofatto7512]

Agreed. I just saw them again and wanted Greg and Brett there so bad.

[@tomt6142]

Did they quit?

[@mattsheezy5469]

Thank you for posting this 👍👍

[@thebarrochannel]

I think they sounded really raw even for them, on purpose. Representing punk to the fullest always. Rad.

[@carminemartino1197]

backing vocals sound so great here

[@romulodornelas3206]

I used to watch this video back in the day in Brazil when I was 13 years old. I aways on the MTV wish that video and other punk rock videos clips poping up. So nostalgic! ❤️

[@damiansanchez7873]

Best punk band ever

[@charliecozz2472]

He has such a great voice!

[@thelskweezshow5708]

Best version of the song!!!

[@GrayWoIf]

Turns out they where right they have the American Jesus right on bass.

[@pauloxavier5272]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SpongeBath_ShitPants]

I never would've imagined that Jesus is 6'5".

[@user-ti8jc7de1b]

ボビーシェイヤーさんのドラムが素敵過ぎだわー

[@jarkkoautio8318]

The Beatles of Punk rock.

[@imeowmeowkat]

I love the fade in on the guitar mastering. A plus

[@mr.t6142]

Bobby was indeed one of the best drummers for BR, cool dude too!! Tight sound!!

[@jessop-]

Their best drummer for sure, I like all their albums, but the Bobby era was the best.

[@robertphilibou2133]

@@jessop- Suffer / No Control / Against The Grain were the best, but yeah Bobby was really cool. ( Bobby did No Substance and New American and they were awful albums .... ok Don't Sell me Short is a Masterpiece but ... )

[@jessop-]

@@robertphilibou2133 those 3 albums are classics, I got into the band when recipe for hate came out, so generator, recipe, stranger & the gray rece are the ones I listened to most. The less said about no substance & new America the better!

[@dummytest3115]

What a band!

[@BA.77777]

Jesus!! That’s a live performance. Awesome bad!

[@tototiti6014]

Only the best punk rock band

[@genslug]

live they sound just like if you played the cd. fantastic!

[@Jleon1983]

Amazing singer

[@SeptienPatterson]

This is a really good live recording

[@JustMaxful]

Wtf are these godlike backing vocals? Sounds surreal.

[@luigiagro341]

Is that a green day t-shirt from kerplunk? The guitarist wears that!

[@Jonathan-be5eo]

It is yeah! Crazy to think that kerplunk was their most recent album when this video was made.

[@luigiagro341]

@@Jonathan-be5eo in fact, that's incredible!

[@colleenkowalczyk8267]

I think he is wiring a Green day T.shert. I don't ever see that again. Because Billie joe like to shit on other article's 😠🤬

[@mattflaim6907]

They were on tour with Green Day and Seaweed opening. Jay Bentley is wearing a Seaweed shirt here, too.

[@garryrptr]

Whaaaat i haven't realized that until i saw your comment

[@marcelopaz5260]

Exercising his autoratha

[@stefsampers706]

30 years in and still accurate as fuck! Damn I wish the 90's would never had ended 😢😢

[@Jllyrol311]

This is the Bad Religion I grew up with and fell in love with, but at this point, it’s odd seeing only 5 people on stage and Bobby on drums.

[@kauangabriel3657]

1993 is a insane year

[@charliecrash3450]

Can't count how many times seeing BR in SoCal days. Iguana's in TJ was a crazy gig right around '90 or 91.

[@Rosa-wk7td]

I love BR in 2024

[@despertandoparaosomprofess522]

Pensa numa banda séria! 🥰👏🏽 Amo!

[@freedomofmusic2112]

Bad Religion f*cking rocked!!! 🤘

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

Best harmonies ever!!

[@edvardferand9934]

awesome version

[@lolilolmdrxd]

amazing liek always

[@megmoore335]

I feel like Jason Sudekis could play Greg in their BioPic lol 🤩🤩😘

[@miroslavnovak6567]

Fantastic!👌🙂❤

[@vindicator05]

Almost three decades (!) later this is still the unsurpassed summit of the history of nationalism.

[@aaronfulton2513]

I must have quit watching mtv after the 80's cause I was a huge BR fan by 93' and I'm pretty certain I never saw this.

[@danam312]

Saw this the night it aired. Just as relevant now, if not more so.

[@pushon10]

Great singing

[@flavionluiswalkerdasilva9348]

best

[@cristinagodinho7948]

Meu deus bad religion excellente ♥️🤩🙃😀👍😍

[@tomace194]

Bobby was the best drummer in br

[@user-mm5eb6rp2e]

Крутость зашкаливает

[@Peo.Ribeiro]

Truly live music, including bob fucking up the tempo...

[@GrayWoIf]

Gordon Freeman on guitar

[@ruslanleone2086]

No worries guys! Every municipality has their own Mafia! .. i love Bad Religion 💘

[@Top-Kek]

Damn near 30 years ago wow

[@wellingtonalexandre7881]

Brasil 2024

[@alexkhokhloff6148]

Бобби здесь просто огонь 🔥

[@IMAXXHEW]

🙏

[@CZECHMATE650]

Bad Religion always sound tight live. Except Lucky Lehrer falls out of time a few times, unless it's the copy?

[@ahpis77]

hey!mr brett was there man!awesome✌️✌️✌️

[@allhandsondik7803]

Backing vocals here are better than the studio imo, to no discredit of Eddie Vedder though.

[@downpeninsula]

How did you do this? It sounds so much improved from original...

[@felphero]

This song takes a huge dump on american nationalism and no one seems to notice, amazing

[@christopherbellofatto7512]

Greg Hetson looks so cute in this video. Get it!

[@dinamicapermanente3478]

Extremoduro

[@kevinlol]

better than studio imo

[@Spudderr]

I can only imagine how edgy this was at the time. If you’d let 10 random people from middle America hear this song that’s never heard it before, I’d be willing to bet 7/10 would be upset with it today still.

[@Riffmaster227]

7/10 wouldn’t understand the lyrics.

[@davidtettleton2732]

Would be funny to hear this on a christian fm channel

[@MarceloOk]

👍🏻✔️

[@WilliamYoder72]

HOLY SHIT

[@erikinamillion]

Oh boy overdub bonanza!!!

[@jgabora]

Are those harmonies pre-recorded? Almost sounds too good. Sounds like more than three singers. Pretty amazing though.

[@nicolashidalgo5212]

La wea wenaaaa!

[@dashwig]

Guitars & backing vocals sound huge here! I think it's the studio version but in a different mix. Not the MTV live perfomance,for sure.

[@danmalone7649]

Maybe consider reading the description?

[@uditmahendru3340]

punks not dead!!!

[@user-kl8xk3qt4y]

Гуревич в туфлях, на стиле)