Ben Folds - The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective EPK

[@DANOVERBOARDvlogs]

Ben is DANGEROUSLY underrated!

[@LostSaltShaker]

You mean Dana?

[@ElaineBarrDesigns]

Brick is such a great song. makes me cry everytime.

[@GracieHays]

He's so freaking cool. I wish he was my dad! Haha

[@JesseColton]

I love how his kids just don't care at all xD

[@acidtwister]

I've always really connected with the songs Ben has done. In every album, there's at least one song that yanks my heartstrings rather than tug on them. Brick, Magic, Army, and almost every song on Rockin' the Suburbs. It's cool to see the kids I've heard in song and seen in video growing up to be just as silly as their dad. I honestly can't wait for this new set to come out, but I hope it's not the last.

[@samharriswenttoparis]

Gracie and Louie both got songs written about them... Gracie-Gracie Louie-Still fighting it

[@MrTulips91]

Man, Ben Folds is the best. I have yet to encounter another musician who is quite as amazing, clever, and relatable. I am so hyped for this retrospective album, keep the music coming, Ben!

[@moz7777]

How you can talk about his career and not mention Reinhold Messner is a crime. Its far and away the greatest thing hes ever written.

[@kungfuwookie]

Plays Underground: "This is the sounds of our first top 10 UK hit". It actually hit #37. Whooops.

[@JRInTroy]

his kids are gorgeous

[@neighborhoodginger4444]

His kids are thinking "Why do we have to be here? You've told us this stuff already."

[@AmericasComic]

That made me laugh out loud because I imagined Ben Folds sitting his kids down every night to tell the story of Brick.

[@AmericasComic]

@@neighborhoodginger4444 ...and he's got his guitar on his knee and is tuning at the neck as he looks out to their horrified faces.

[@SheaSF]

Nice job Ryan. You're a great film maker. Fun stuff.

[@aweirdoontheinternet8543]

I like how he can’t remember which album landed is on

[@jgh33jgh]

Love the looks on your kids' faces.

[@wysen]

Can't wait for this to come out.

[@NameTaken1191]

Those kids aren't appreciative of having a really cool father who even wrote two awesome songs about them. Also, Ben deserves to have more of his songs be hits.

[@HarrietHurdleyLees]

So brills - complete legend.

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello there, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@ML-vc8zs]

Love Ben Folds!!!!

[@jackpalorus]

Love it! Funny stuff, thx Ben et al!

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Julian

[@BeginnerBirder]

And I hope those kids know that they have the greatest dad in the universe.

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Miranda, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@bry3924]

Holy shit! What have I been missing out on!🤯

[@Rosjuice]

"Of course, a Mack truck couldn't take me out"

[@X3000Chan]

"What about two?" 💀🥀🖤 😂😂😂

[@taylor8586]

they're his kids it's not like they're gonna be fangirling in front of him.

[@4DCoach]

Its great to be part of the Ben Folds community. We obviously feel that his music is special and although we might be very different people we can at least share that! Ben, please come back to Toronto soon or at least Buffalo! But if you play in Asheville NC, we'll come down there for sure!! Thank you. JMC

[@Mellyjh]

Getting excited for the new album!

[@MrDaleAsmith]

I love the way his kids couldn't give a sh*t about any of it...

[@benknightlife]

this is hilarious! it's so awkward with the kids hahaha

[@audball911]

The look on Gracie's face @ 3:35 is the face I make when my dad talks. "I'm bored. You're old. Shut up."

[@Claymish]

So awesome.

[@askrhonnie6356]

No one can humble you quite like your own kids. 😂

[@weloveandybiersack1538]

OMFG COOLEST DAD EVER

[@TheJokerJulian]

Thanks man, you're right

[@munchie102]

LOVED this!!!! ;-)

[@madison78man]

Gracie and Louie have no fucks to give

[@johns1307]

That girl is adorable.

[@Uncerten]

Ben Folds rocking an Elton John look.

[@qwertydeluxe]

It's actually "Don't Change Your Plans" by Ben Folds Five

[@CMFangirl]

"Darren's better than that..." ... "Talk about reuniting Ben Folds Five... and why you did that shit."

[@steevidrums]

This guy... is the Billy Joel/Elton John for my years. Although I am old enough to be a part of the latter half of Billy and Elton's careers, but what I mean, he's that type of writer. Well, he's better than Elton as he writes his own words... But such there's an honesty I feel with Ben Folds whether with the band or on his own. Saw him with the band in Birmingham (UK not Alabama) and they were fantastic!!!

[@Lithium212]

Why Does he not have "Not the same" on their!

[@kybag0420]

good video

[@desaden]

You know that guy in the background? I touched his elbow once. :)

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello there, how are you doing

[@mokumboi19]

So ummmm when do we get the Ben Folds Five reunion the world needs?

[@lacerlorn]

so THATS why you redid tiny dancer! sorry to hear so many sentences begin with "the record label thought that..." Even still, you are wicked talented, and I love buying your albums, I hope you keep putting them out. PS your kids are cute and my favorite song is "Free Coffee"

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Lacy, how are you doing

[@CoolDaddyJames]

Anyone else think has the appearance and personality of a dad but acts like an uncle.

[@dubickisbro]

Is Ryan actually on the album? or is he just in the video for the lolz

[@TurquoiseSea123]

Army(Ben Folds)

[@HawkNationMC]

Landed should have been a hit................

[@ryanlermanmusic]

He is on a few of the live trax & "Sleazy"

[@corkyk4754]

@desmo0001 Genius!!! Ryan Lerman = Don Fagen. The link from Ben Folds to Steely Dan is strong and precious. Truth, that is.

[@greenguykyle]

I love you

[@stephenpemberton85]

6:12 Why is there a pic of Stephen King and Weird Al?😆

[@jojopetv]

Mmmmm not mention of Majosha or Pots and Pans. Isn't that where it all started?

[@cedobbins]

Fuckin awesome! Love you guys!

[@Austin_Schneider]

*o* i jst luv'd

[@mitchell3483]

Where can I find that photo of him at 0:25

[@JesseBritton83]

i listen to ben folds before my footballs games!! we're 4-0 so fuck wit it :))

[@weerez223]

whats the song at around @6:00

[@NathanClarkNateMan010276]

@Rosjuice What about two?

[@fuzzysock]

Woo, Chapel Hill!

[@BeginnerBirder]

1:24 Louie: Heehee, he just said "crap"

[@nolen_band]

Ryan Lerman with the record scratch?

[@kokothemonkeyy]

Can anybody tell me what that intro song is? the one that he listened to in the cradle or cardboard box?

[@michaelhead8668]

koko themonkeyy One angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces

[@kokothemonkeyy]

awesome. awesome to the max.

[@isaacsanderson3864]

Can Somebody please list all the songs from this Video? I'm in search for more Ben Folds songs! It would be better if you could answer sooner rather than later. Thanks

[@clintonwilcox4690]

Okay, so this is late, but the songs played are: One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces You Don't Know Me Underground Brick Rockin' the Suburbs Landed House Don't Change Your Plans Still You Don't Know Me (again)

[@TheJokerJulian]

What song is it at 5:25? Only one I can't identify

[@catalinbalaceanu2173]

I know this is an old post, but have you managed to find out the name of that song? Thanks!

[@senilejuvenile4939]

catalin balaceanu Don’t Change Your Plans

[@senilejuvenile4939]

Don’t Change Your Plans

[@Drumdok89]

haha, ryans hilarious

[@ownsaucee]

check out the guy with the glasses' music - Ryan Lerman -- he's got really cool songs up on his youtube channel

[@Tess623]

Holy shit his son is like a clone of him 😂

[@Elcaminotodeath]

Any one know the name of the song at the end?

[@derdin8]

@Elcaminotodeath - You Don't Know Me featuring Regina Spektor from Way to Normal (2009)

[@Sirenhound]

And they said "Ah! What the hell are you doing!"

[@PeterZeeke]

I think its best he doesnt talk about brick infront of his kids

[@jmcieslak0]

OW! What're you doin'?!.......

[@adarrellsail]

@burpo in a year he'll be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thats 25 years of making music, which he deserves to be inducted into, in my opinion. This is what he's done Ben Folds is 45 and I'm sure he'll decided to be done with playing music and won't try to hold on and just put out crap like so many others do. He'll know when its time to leave the building, but hopefully it won't be soon! ahaha

[@emilymaas2678]

His kids are so bored hahaha.

[@junkster129]

1:22

[@janeisstarshine]

[@OutOfTheBoxThinker]

@TheBenFoldsFan123 : Sure... But that doesn't answer the question. Why did Ben think it would be a good idea to putting his kids in the background....?

[@trashleigh87]

why not? it's a nice snapshot of life

[@jimmeskimen]

Hunh! He said Craptone! Snork!

[@daleksunshine]

he says crap and the boy laughs :D

[@Crazybenjiwoo]

@burpo or ring star.

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Kids, your dad is my hero. Don't like 'Rocking the Suburbs.' Sorry Ben.

[@lukestan300]

His daughter is texting

[@rebecarojaslillo8894]

Jajajajajaja.

[@OutOfTheBoxThinker]

What are those kids doing there in the background? They seem quite bored and uninterested to me....

[@BrassZeppelin]

they're probably just acting for the camera.... lol

[@CMFangirl]

"Darren's better than that"

[@smellsgoodproduction]

Really damned good. Just...shit-damn.

[@theFlowerPrince343]

i clicked this cuz i thought that was noodles from offspring

[@burpo]

He seems WAY too young to be doing a retrospective. He's hardly mid-career!

[@Wintis_Swizzle]

Kids are total douche factor 10. They don’t care about dad’s legacy. They will lap up his hard earned spoils though. Ben: We love you ❤️

[@intjonmiller]

The pacing and interruptions in this video are beyond obnoxious. Honestly this is the last enjoyable thing I have ever seen or heard from Ben Folds. Nice to see his kids growing up, even if they clearly have no idea how incredible their father is.

[@TysonKnutson]

Based on some of Ben's music and videos, like Rockin' The Suburbs, I'm sure this video was made tongue-in-cheek.

[@intjonmiller]

Ha, that was supposed to read "least enjoyable." Yes, I'm sure it was deliberate. But that doesn't make it not obnoxious.

[@flowerofsilver]

Three people have no soul.

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello there, how are you doing

[@intjonmiller]

The pacing and interruptions in this video are beyond obnoxious. Honestly this is the last enjoyable thing I have ever seen or heard from Ben Folds. Nice to see his kids growing up, even if they clearly have no idea how incredible their father is.