Beastie Boys "Sabotage" | Letterman (First Reaction!!)

[@poloreacts27]

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[@r.d.thomas5253]

Polo, awesome to hear you and boosting your music into multi realms of good talent out there. My request is "The Faces" song: To Much Woman Live @ the BBC 1971. True Rock and legends playing together. Thanks and Best🤙👍

[@jhamptonjr]

I think you need to start with the first Beastie boys album that had the song you got a fight for your right to party! That's pretty much the ethos of this group and it's helping through all these times! Peace!

[@stevenholmes7517]

Bodhisattva Vow off this same album would be a great song to check out. Great beat

[@rebeccaembrey7886]

Sure Shot

[@jannemoilanen3717]

Tosi hyvä legendaarinen veto.

[@MisterDarkfall]

These guys were just so authentic. They started out as a punk rock band, became hip hop legends, and ultimately blended the two styles together into something nobody else has done before or sense. Not to mention all the other styles they incorporated into their sound through the years. Epic. Paul's Boutique would be something worth checking out just on your own time, Polo. Nothing else like it. Keep rocking!

[@briandoornink7597]

i was going to say that. yes they all came from different punk bands, you can see it here,

[@saltyoperator7435]

No they were a joke…. Pushed in front of ppl as an opening act for RunDmc. It was a joke…. The joke became something more bc of that. They weren’t original nor some ground breaking thing. And they aren’t plying those instruments. It’s all fake. And I’m talking about the 3 idiot white boys pretending to play instruments. It’s all BS.

[@ripsaa2693]

I think in their punk rock days they had a girl drummer

[@briandoornink7597]

@@ripsaa2693 thats right, she found out she was out of the band when they changed their name to Beastie boys.

[@ripsaa2693]

@@briandoornink7597 yep thanks for the info...and I think she joined a grunge band too that was pretty popular...I remember watching the Apple TV Beastie Boys special a while back ..they totally apologized to her too

[@syx3s]

this is why the beasty boys win. period. what other hip hoppers actually play their own instruments? it's not a thing. to preform at such a high level even in todays standards and nobody experiencing them for the first time has a clue what they're actually all about.

[@julesgiddings8747]

This was the peak year when the mainstream was at its least predictable. So much great music came out in ‘94.

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

This is the REAL DEAL HOLYFIELD 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘 Chills

[@joshritz7067]

They used this song on a trailer for Destiny 2. Best videogame trailer EVER

[@redjack1876]

This was the song played in the opening scene of the Chris Pine Star Trek when the young Kirk stole his step father's corvette. Great choice.

[@chrischaput]

Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. I had no idea they played so well live. I think this would be a hard song to replicate in a live setting but they crushed it. Loved it. Thumbs up!

[@WARdROBEPlaysWWII]

Agreed, amazing seeing it live.

[@jpotter2086]

Thanks for reaching to this, have listened to this track for decades but never seen it performed live. The amount of sound extracted from a single guitar technique! The cross gene appeal, rap, rock, metal, punk, funk, need more analog in this digital age. Crank it!

[@jacqueline4514]

Next Beastie Boys song: "PAUL REVERE" from their first album, License to Ill. It's early rap perfection!!!!!!! NYC ❤❤❤

[@garyarms9647]

These boys are 100% BEAST MODE. The real deal all day long. I remember staying up late to watch this it just confirmed everything that i had already believed. Love ALL you guys and i miss you MCA R.I.P. my brother 😊 Thank you!❤❤❤❤❤❤💣💥❤❤❤❤ and thank you brother for making this video. Much respect, push that thumbs up yall this is the $hit right cheer😅

[@loadedorygun]

So much respect.

[@brunopereiradelunafreire-wh2rx]

I’ll Comunications is a masterpiece.

[@sandspider]

You should watch their Woodstock '99 version of this song

[@nobhill1991]

They were metal before everything... Look it up

[@drewcama2488]

Once was enough of that band.

[@srv2217]

Beasties were NO JOKE

[@imbateman]

Coolest part of this song is that other than Yaugh’s bass fills, this entire song is one chord. They literally wrote one of the biggest songs of the 90’s strumming one chord for 3 min. That’s genus creativity.

[@nicolcacola]

The Beasties were what every highschool garage band wanted to be. Kids spending their time making up music and practicing their instruments. Such great times.

[@bartredden8524]

Pass the offerin plate.. b/c you preachin the TRUTH

[@Dr.Acula76]

Saw them in Philly in 1996 (I think). The Roots opened for them. Beastie Boys played for close to 3 hours. A lot of instrumentals heavy on percussion. They were amazing!

[@ChrisHelms-xm4fm]

Fuck you got the mind candy that nite! Epic dude

[@michaeldooley6804]

Was there too. Wasn’t it at Penn or something? I just remember grabbing a ton of Roots tapes and handing them out at school the next day lol. Such a sick night

[@Dr.Acula76]

@@michaeldooley6804 That's awesome! Never had anybody reply about a show I was at that they were too. I went to so many shows in Philly I have trouble remembering which venues. I wanna say the Civic Center?

[@danisraeli]

Jesus dude, I can't quantify how jealous I am you saw the Beasties and the Roots at the peak of their powers. Must have been an unbelievable show.

[@Dr.Acula76]

@@danisraeli It was unbelievable, thanks! I wasn't even aware of the show until my roommate at the time said he had an extra ticket

[@StoRMiEFailure]

If you're looking for more Beastie Boys tracks, "Sure Shot" is pretty solid.

[@Shambles99]

Start a list Homey

[@petecampbell6117]

They also do an amazing version of Radio Radio as the backing band for Elvis Costello on Letterman...damn near as good as The Attractions version! I only compare them because the Beastie Boys played a very similar arrangement and it is a huge compliment just to say it didn't pale in comparison. The Beastie Boys get it....

[@cevinwillson9113]

Root Down

[@AlexSadof]

Great reaction! 3 MC's and 1 DJ next. You'll appreciate the old school hip hop vibe to it. Dem boys are funky.

[@jons3808]

Oh yes!

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

Such a banger ❤

[@archangelgabriel5316]

So good.

[@CitizenScorn]

Dave always was ahead of the game with his musical guests. He knew it, they knew it, we all been blessed by getting to hear it 🙏

[@fredgrebner526]

Wasn’t Dave. It was Paul Shaffers doing.

[@tiffaniterris2886]

It was neither dave nor Paul, its was the time. 94' was at the height of the Grunge/alternative scene, so the top acts reflected that. Beastie Boys always played well to that crowd.

[@Mystery69]

Hands down one of the best live performances on a talk show. Legit

[@barryschalkwijk9388]

The Beastie boys were loved by fans of all genres. Punk, hip-hop, rock, and pop. The best that ever did it.

[@danebeisheim9793]

The Beasties started out as a hardcore punk band, so playing instruments came naturally to them. If you haven't yet, do check out the video for Ch-Check It Out.

[@Dr.Acula76]

I just gave a friend's daughter (14), who just started collecting CDs, all my old Beastie Boys CDs including Some Old Bull Shit. She loves their punk rock days

[@jameshutchinson568]

30 years later....and these guys are STILL amazing to watch in action. Great performance! RIP Adam Yauch.

[@stuw4943]

The smile on your face, dude, says it all. It’s one of my favourite ever live performances. They freakin rule. Keep up the good work.

[@thedrogo3953]

Your mind has been expanded to their level of talent. The Album 'Check Your Head' (1992) is where they brought their hip-hop and live instrument skills together in what I think is their most solid and consistent record ever.

[@dylandenney3980]

Check Your Head is one of the best albums of the 90s

[@seangates1451]

@@dylandenney3980you could have stopped three words earlier and there’d still be no lies

[@jasonremy1627]

Oh, they can play! They won a Grammy for best Instrumental Album, "The Mix Up"

[@deathmetal7695]

Intergalactic is one of my top 5. Always fun to watch them play brings a smile every time.

[@mmarsh1972]

mine too!

[@rubyred6167]

I’m 48, been a fan since the 80’s. Never saw this clip thanks for playing it . They always hype me up and are such individuals , amazing artists .

[@thezenhodler1620]

Dude. The whole "Check Your Head" album is 🔥. So Whatcha Want is something you reviewed already. But just listen to that whole album. Great intro track. Very good instruments on that album.

[@kevinmontgomery29]

They use to be a Punk Band

[@DJFalkoHannover]

Polo ....must watch! Beastie Boys - "Three MCs and one DJ"

[@matthewford5094]

After they basically made the greatest sample based album of all time with Paul's Boutique, they started playing instruments on their records and making their own beats etc.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

Say what?! They were punk band formed in 81, before they rapped

[@bettyrose959]

They didn't start playing after. They were a hardcore Punk band first. They recorded a song called Cooky Puss, (based on a prank phone call they made) which was the first piece of work that showed their incorporation of the underground rap phenomenon and the use of samples. It quickly became a hit in New York underground dance clubs and night clubs. They're a punk rock band.... lol. Surprise.

[@matthewford5094]

yes, I am well aware of that. But on their first two albums they didn't play instruments, and then they started on to on their third, which was innovative for rap, which is exactly what I said. I didn't say they learned how to play instruments at that time.

[@27Finbarr]

@@shalakabooyaka1480yes…. And you can see this in their appearance on the Scott and Garry show from back then…. Check it out on KZbin.

[@TheDivayenta]

Aahh! Beasties!!!!! “Three MC’s and One Deejay!!! “For my birthday , Polo, puhleeze? I just turned 72 today!!!!❤😊❤😊

[@infradig696]

Another really unique performance they did on Letterman was Ch-Check It Out. It's one continuous shot from the streets of NYC to the studio. That also would make for a good reaction video.

[@mikekathman8904]

the fact dave gave them mass props after the song....world class

[@PontusRob]

gotta love old dave!

[@jasonmgomez]

FYI. The keyboardist (money mark) and the 2nd drummer (eric bobo) are both members of Cypress Hill now. They just released a Tiny Desk Concert a couple of days ago...... its freakin awesome.

[@2celestialchix]

I don't know how I didn't realize these 2 were Cypress Hill members! This was a fantastic performance!

[@ch3rrywave]

Which Beastie Boy member is the one singing with the backward hat on?

[@brandonmason388]

@@ch3rrywavethat’s King Ad-Rock. Bass player is Adam Yauch, aka MCA (RIP). Drummer is Michael Diamond, aka Mike D.

[@Alex-di7mb]

“I’m Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle “. Buddy Rich -Drumming Genius

[@montys8th]

One of the best live performances ever on Letterman. Whilst not technically difficult to play it is incredibly hard to play it as authentic as that.

[@cookypuss8603]

You should see them perform So What'Cha Want on the Arsenio Hall Show! It's awesome plus they have special guest join them!

[@mikefetterman6782]

They are rappers AND they are musicians. Rare.

[@duaneglaze7229]

There's been a few bands like this, if you only listen to what's played on the radio you would never know how talented they really are

[@kevinlockwood1434]

Lovin your vids lately. Not that I didn't before but all the genres you're covering are just hitting me in the feels.

[@TylerDurden-yk4dh]

90's energy. Before everyone got too cool and jiggy

[@stevecasillas3274]

Without autotune ❤❤❤❤❤just art

[@kinslayerauthor4051]

They started out as a punk band and when hip hop turned their heads, they fell in love and never turned back. Their punk roots show hard in this gem. So yeah, they play their own instruments and have a strong musical background. A strong core and knowing the basics will help you in any genre. Also, check out their live set at Glasgow if you ever get the chance. For yourself, not even for your channel. You'll see them at their best playing a full set without a break.

[@stevenmonte7397]

LEGENDS, but STILL highly underrated. Their concert in Glasgow is the perfect hip hop concert. High energy from start to finish. Damn they were so FIRE! A few cheesy songs to start off when they switch from punk to rap, but other than those songs, they produced a stellar discography!

[@jofi4580]

No one is underrating the Beastie Boys.

[@stevenmonte7397]

@@jofi4580 if you'll notice, a lot of reactors admit they didn't listen to them or doubted their ability. Seems like only real hip hop heads respect them on a high level like they should.

[@jimmystrudel]

Highly underrated? lmao these dudes have been HUGE and highly regarded throughout the music industry since the 80's.

[@stevenmonte7397]

@@jimmystrudel And I have been here for all that. I'm 53. But I still maintain for all their legendary status, they are still slept on. Those that know KNOW, but I still say they are underrated in many ways.

[@jimmystrudel]

@@stevenmonte7397 they're widely considered pioneers in the music industry, their albums are critical darlings, they'd sell out massive venues across the globe, got tons of radio play back in the day when it was harder than ever to get exposure to wide audiences, their extremely successful. but yeah you're right, their underrated. LMAO EDIT: maybe pauls boutique is underrated? even still i wouldn't call it that, more like slept on because even that album is almost universally loved, it was unfortunately released alongside a classic hip hop juggernaut.

[@_grigo]

Beastie Boys actually have two whole-instrumental albums "The In Sound from Way Out!" (1996) and "The Mix-Up" (2007) which are ones of my top albums for everyday listening. Also I like a lot how they reinvented their sound on the last album "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" (2011). So sad Adam MCA has passed away. RIP

[@_grigo]

I think your next reaction on them should be "Three MCs and one DJ" or "Fight for Your Right".

[@bernardh4635]

Beastie Boys started off as a punk band. They have some fun songs. Egg raid on Mojo and Heart-attack Man are just some they use more of a punk rock vibe. They got a song about Manhattan NY after 9/11 that kinda gets me in the feels. Not requesting it....just on your own time. Worth a listen. Thanks for all you do. Take care

[@kckev00]

You the man for playing this live version!

[@icabookwurm]

Beasties were the originators of rap-rock fusion. They laid the groundwork for Cypress Hill and others that followed. I’ve always loved this performance. Just killer. Oh, and you gotta do Intergalactic next!

[@peffken8834]

They come from punk music, so at least 2 of them have played instruments. And there are about 20 years in between. On 'Paul's Boutique' their love of experimenting with instruments was already pretty obvious, and on the album 'Check your Head' you can't miss it anymore, as there are a lot of instrumental parts and they don't claim to be perfect, it's obvious that they played a lot of the instruments themselves and assembled them beautifully into tracks. There were certainly influences from 'Urban Dance Squad' or 'Faith No More' at the time. However, rocking it out live like that is pretty confident...

[@thequai6056]

So, full disclosure, I'm an elder millennial on a binge of how people react to my favorites from back in the day, I'd actually really love it if you showed some interest in the women of the grunge rock times. Hole, Skunk Anansie, Veruca Salt, Alanis Morissette, etc. I really enjoy seeing your honest opinions of songs! A lot of the time, it makes me remember why I loved a song to start with.

[@2celestialchix]

Definitely Veruca Salt and 4 Non-Blondes! ❤

[@Sammyzuko]

Ill Communication was peak Beastie Boys imo. The album captured the time period perfectly, and I loved the early 90s cultural references (I’ve got heart like John Starks, hair cut correct like Anthony Mason, etc)

[@dabreal82]

This is commercialized beastie boys. Paul's boutique, and license to I'll were peak beastie's

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

@@dabreal82 or they changed over time, they started out as a hardcore punk rock band. Did they sell out by rapping?

[@dabreal82]

@@shalakabooyaka1480 umm think everyone would consider the 2 albums I named rap. And I never said anything about selling out. I said commercialized. Sorry if you don't understand the difference...

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

@@dabreal82 sure kid

[@dabreal82]

@@shalakabooyaka1480 I'm almost 50. But clever response...

[@Brianwlctt38]

There’s a great documentary made by the remaining two of them on appletv right now where they cover their history from a stage setting to a live audience. Very well done. Nice work.👍

[@fuqallyall]

Pauls boutique, ill communication and check yo head is one of the three best back to back to back album releasings of all time. And they were all groundbreaking for the time with the fact they can go back and forth between hiphop, rock, and mixed genre track's. I was a junior in high schoolm when this came out so i grew up on beastie boys, it was good times.

[@AdamAndersonFL]

Amen. Paul's Boutique presented a sampling masterpiece to the world. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4radI2nr9egl7M

[@leightnite3056]

Please keep goin with the Beasties....Snake your Rump and Triple Trouble or Check it out, are all good ones...it don't matter tho...they're all fire!

[@springbay1]

Paul Shaffer's biggest claim to fame, jamming with the Beastie Boys in 94.

[@cantocant2346]

I'm new here, love your vibe. Would you check out some Janes Addiction? Their "Nothing's Shocking" album is one of my all time favorites. You can pick any song, they are all good.

[@ChristopherMoltisanti-j4w]

Whenever I hear Lollapolooza mentioned it reminds me that Janes Addiction is an amazing band that you haven't reacted to. The lead singer of the band invented Lollapolooza and is responsible for launching many a career. Back in the day Lolla was a festival for unheard of bands to get a chance to play with bigger bands to a big crowd. Now they've commercialized Lolla and its not the same. Three Days is an amazing song as is Mountain Song, Been Caught Stealing, Ocean Size, Then she Did... Some Jane's addiction reactions would be cool

[@JMK15]

Each album carried so many musical influences while creating and laying that specific record for that time. RIP MCA🎙️

[@brandonmason388]

After the Paul’s Boutique album, which was mostly made of samples and some programmed drum machines, they moved away from samples and moved in a different direction. The still used some samples from vinyl but a lot of the samples they used were of themselves playing. They would get together and just jam on their instruments and record what they played. Then they would take snippets of the recordings and make new songs out of them and rap over them. Crazy creative! Who else does/did that? Except maybe Portishead

[@abclaybon]

Glad to welcome a newer fan! Futterman’s Rule from Ill Communication is incredible.

[@laeonflux]

You should check (your head) the album "The In Sound from Way Out! (Beastie Boys album)", an amazing instrumental release where they show how amazing musicians they are/were.

[@tric5122]

They started off as a punk band in NY in the 70's. Apparently punk and rap were kind of being played in the same areas/bars and BB decided rap was the future, but kept a lot of their punk aspects in their rap.

[@Nickel138]

They started as a punk rock band. They always have a couple of punk rock songs on their albums. Check out “Heart attack man” “Tough Guy” or “Time for Livin.” They’re some of the best punk rock tracks from The Beastie Boys.

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

Bill Laimbeer was a big song too. You know, as Knicks fans. They released an album of their old punk stuff years ago.

[@didamnesia3575]

Heart attack man is a great rip

[@comp20B]

Beastie boys and the sex pistols were are being played in the car. It was and is hot. Mix tape.

[@lisar3944]

I love it that Ad Rock can't help but throw the hand gestures while he's trying to play. Classic

[@memorystrikes]

Also that even today, over ten years after their last performance, he still holds his mic in interviews like he's about to start flowin haha

[@ziptalia2456]

full band instrumentation bro. full band instrumentation. and shit.

[@JBAKER97]

Their album In Sounds From Way Out is all instrumental and amazing. It’s only about 30 minutes long. It’s pretty chill and relaxing to me. A fun fact. Kerry King from Slayer played guitar on Fight For Right To Party.

[@normaleehi]

truth. and dont forget 'the mix-up' album! dope instrumentals. 'rat cage' is my favorite

[@JBAKER97]

@@normaleehi I’ll check it out. I’m sure I’ve heard it. Just don’t remember. Thanks

[@bugvswindshield]

I did get to see them live during this la la palooza tour. I caught them at Gorge amphitheater. Brilliant show. George Clinton was there, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. large fun had by all.

[@spookytruth9307]

Gotta check out Pass the Mic. Not their biggest hit but maybe they're purest hip hop song

[@mariourbina7284]

When artists actually played instruments ❤

[@kevinlockwood1434]

3MCs1DJ. Been asking since the start 😁

[@dr.shakalu8224]

You know the dudes in Linkin Park saw this shit.

[@nemihovean7364]

Es considerado uno de los mejores shows de una banda en vivo !!

[@jmalb42]

I'm lucky enough to have seen them live 5 times. I never left disappointed or with any energy left. Alongside Primus and George Clinton, the Beasties are the best live show I've ever seen

[@hollywoodoutsider]

Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun (1989) is a banger.

[@hollywoodoutsider]

Early stuff. 1980s from their breakout Paul's Boutique.

[@jenniferpoole3854]

Cancer sucks. They were in a bracket all their own. The official music video was outstanding with its cheesey 70's style cop show opening credits thing. ❤ One passed from cancer and one with the same illness that Bruce Willis is going through. 😥

[@kennylaborde4601]

Harry Nielson, jm into the 🔥

[@peterworth9403]

I will never get over him having that attitude and New York sneer through the whole damned song. I'ved loved it since the first time it aired.

[@pjncasey]

Beasties are fantastic, so glad you've added them to your recent discoveries...it's a joy to "go thru this experience" with you. You would absolutely love Root Down!..off the same album...and I'd certainly enjoy watching you discover another gem!

[@seanmurphy7452]

The best one chord dong ever

[@Teresaisall]

When you had to stay up late to watch letterman. Because this!

[@teddykgb3865]

'94 was a good year

[@angelabordack]

What a great time to grow up! I loved growing up in the 80’s and early 90’s! I saw them at Lollapalooza ‘96 in NY!

[@BitWrecker]

There's some live footage from concerts, if you want the real experience of this song... Look them up. They are insane

[@iamsheep]

Beastie Boys started out as hardcore punk band before switching to hip hop. I didn’t know this until I got one of their compilation albums and it started out with a few punk tracks. I guess I’ll Communication had a couple too, but I just thought they were dabbling in something different at the time

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[@Japan323i]

1996- Kawasaki Japan.. Lee Scratch Perry opened.. please find the instrumental albums.. you will not be disappointed- The InSound from the WayOut

[@ermagherd1204]

Those guys earned every bit of their legendary status

[@h.m.stanley]

I played the entire "Paul's Boutique" album jumping off inside an M2 Bradley into Kuwait.. we were PUMPED... CO was cool as hell.

[@UltraDoug]

Easily one of THE best live performances….of any band….EVER. Energy man, pure energy

[@robbiec444ninjettebutterfl2]

Yo! Please check out the album "The In Sound from Way Out!" Compilation & Instrumental album by Beastie Boys circa 1996. Amazing!

[@mzjanky12]

Love the bass. I’ve never seen them live either, didn’t realize they were a bonafide band.