Big Wreck - That Song (LIVE at the Suhr Factory Party)

[@derekgraziano9499]

Most underrated band in the world

[@bmark7951]

No sorry they have A good song that’s about it

[@cameronreyno7175]

@@bmark7951 You are so incredibly wrong

[@CenterThePendulum]

@@cameronreyno7175 Amazing talents, they just never found their own lane with this song as an exception. ‘Blown Wide Open’ for instance has much “Champagne Supernova”. Black Crowes, Soundgarden (Albatross/Burden in My Hand) and other (maybe unintentionally) borrowed elements in so many songs. Never found a signature, which frankly happens with a lot of Berklee alums - head and history informs songs vs uncolored instinct. Love this band but also mourn the songs they could’ve written going a unique path.

[@etoxic1502]

@@bmark7951 you're insane man

[@A597T]

I’ve seen them live a few times and they are amazing live. Ian Thornley is an exceptional musician and his guitar playing and vocals are well beyond most other frontmen you will see.

[@BenEller]

I was in the crowd during this, with my jaw on the floor the entire time; unforgettable experience.

[@krunk9644]

would love to see them

[@danielrobeson3608]

I'm all jelly beans

[@sean7193]

Ya, looks like it was pretty magical.

[@jllewi]

Get Ian to come to Andy’s Woodshed this next year!

[@moebiwan]

Uncle Ben... You need to teach us some of Ian's tasty licks!

[@digibirder]

Ian's voice is a prime example of how a rock vocal can be beautiful.

[@sameoldeh]

RIP Brian Doherty. Big Wreck co-founder and Ian's right hand man for so many years. Brian will be remembered.

[@michaelchilcote6986]

This is better than the album recording.

[@lestera34]

This performance is incredible, I can't stop coming back to it.

[@acousticguy1]

+lestera34 Me too.

[@jayybirdberg6545]

@@acousticguy1 mee too

[@Pb-ij4ip]

JayyBird Me too!

[@lukehoffman8971]

Same

[@coreyjudd4676]

Same here

[@bikerhomeboy]

I'm 55 and I just discovered this band about a month ago! Where have they been!??!?!?! Someone is not doing a very good job of promoting them because they are just awesome!

[@scooter2329]

I found them a few years ago. Can't believe they never made it.

[@CabWall]

Thank you for that. Are you from the US? Big Wreck did good on the local level up here, & I couldn't agree with you more, shitty promotion. Canada & the US have some stupid radio rule on content played across the border. Not govt, but some idiotic thing through broadcasters or something. Keep loving it brother. Rock on.

[@Payne2view]

In another era I think they would have been global. The trouble is the only music promoted on radio & TV is the stuff that sells related merchandise. People literally don't know what they are missing.

[@rcoveyduc]

Ian was pretty candid in an interview he did with Lee Anderton here on his youtube channel. The first album in 97 got them a foothold in the US. It was huge in Canada. There was 4 years between the first and sophomore records. Pleasure and Greed came out in 01. Ian said they collectively felt the pressure of trying to come up with a record that was as good or better. It led to in-fighting. The label didn't like it much, "don't hear a hit" stuff. In fairness, the record isn't as good. That discord within the group made Ian leave. He did his own thing for a while, was asked about auditioning for Slash to be the front man (who would end up being Myles Kennedy), and eventually they came back to each other. When they hit the scene, music was still heavily driven by instruments and actually playing them. It's not the case anymore, which is a shame - and not just for them.

[@KadruH]

@@scooter2329 They never made it? What? They absolutely did. One of the most recognized post-grunge band. And they're one hell of a post-grunge band I must say.

[@tcook052]

Man, I love that song

[@alanglen6589]

One of my fav songs of ALL time and I'm 67 ....it's just perfect !!!!

[@johnpage735]

69..Our band covers this, Ghosts, and The Oaf.. This band is so underrated.

[@markmeloney2643]

Somehow simultaneously the tightest live performance and the best live mix job in history

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Yeah man what's up with this. It sounds incredible and they're playing is perfect too so it's like performance and great audio work at the same time. Frampton Comes Alive-ish synergy. Nice!

[@russelleaton6861]

Facts.

[@DOGOID]

Each instrument isn't sonically too seperate from eachother, unlike mixes today which are sterile and 'cleaned up' too much, all the instruments feel connected and glued together, could be a characteristic of the mixing baord.

[@acousticguy1]

There is something really great about this performance. It sounds better than the album. These guys are amazing.

[@ryanthomasholley]

I couldn't agree more, this is my go to!!! Cheers!

[@acousticguy1]

I can't wait for the new album.

[@ryanthomasholley]

Me either, gonna be great!!

[@JohnLaco]

He spent years trying to find a solid backing band. And he's finally got it. He's only getting better vocally too it seems. They're totally in their prime.

[@ryanthomasholley]

Totally fucking incredible, no matter who is on stage. It can be hard to find players though, damn hard to find players at that level!

[@Sether77]

BEST SONG EVER!!! 18 years and I'm STILL floored by it every friggin time.

[@jayybirdberg6545]

I klnow man. Something about this damn song. Makes me feel good. I love that songggggggggg........

[@dougiewarz6232]

Its never you, you'll ruin those, memories

[@kennymarteen9856]

Cant pound the like button enough !

[@rage12345678]

Came to see if anyone else ever noticed how much Ian Thornley sounds (and sort of looks) like Chris Cornell...yep, not just me. What an amazing performance. I only just discovered them now, despite being born in the 80s and growing up a huge fan of 90s rock.

[@slickmechanical]

If you grew up in Canada in the 90s youd have heard them on the radio

[@rage12345678]

@@slickmechanical It doesn't seem like they had much success in the US market, which is a damn shame.

[@slickmechanical]

@@rage12345678 honestly ive always considered their music to have a very Canadian sensibility to it. Lots of reverb and crunchy tone. Check out Sam Roberts' first album We Were Born in a Flame for more Canadian gold

[@JacksonsofIberiaInc]

I was just thinking the same thing!!! Lol

[@phishhead231]

Criminally underrated band.

[@coreyjudd4676]

I keep coming back to this. It's on my list of greatest live performances for sure. It's so perfect. I don't know why, is it because of how tight they are? how much fun they're having? how fucking effortless it is for Ian to hit those notes, and then that layered guitar, perfectly distorted.. ARRRRRGGGG,. IT"S SO GOOD!! seriously, I love that song.

[@marcandrenault1233]

From 3:37 to 4:08, Ian entered a special zone. One of the most musically rich performance. So awesome to listen to.

[@theclanmorrison]

THE BEST ROCK SINGER ON THE PLANET! LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA!

[@VanIsleNuckFan]

Not Bon Scott?? C'mon man!

[@theclanmorrison]

VanIsleNuckFan I meant that is still alive

[@VanIsleNuckFan]

@@theclanmorrison Makes more sense now =)

[@giancarlogimang9207]

This live performance is exceptional, not even wearing IEMs, tells you how tight this band is. And that guitar tone and unique riff!!!

[@symonpup]

This performance exceeds the one from the year before in my opinion. Much tighter, better production and Ian’s voice is perfect.

[@mckylecfc]

Rediscovering this band after years now. Really hit That Song out of the park with that performance. Hope they get the lasting exposure they have always merited.

[@MRxr400]

killer tones, great vocals, lovely harmonized chords and beautiful song. have to say, the driven tones we're very mark series boogie sounding, which is pleasing to me.

[@poohead8022]

That vocal change towards the end coupled with that choice of notes is pure genius. I was already digging the song I didn't expect that

[@AshRavens]

Seeing Brian enjoying his life, friends and music here hurts like hell. RIP good soul.

[@CliveNebula71]

Criminally, criminally, criminally, crimenently underrated forever and ever amen!

[@mitchelchamberlain5812]

100%

[@svedishmafia]

Was introduced to these guys years ago when they opened for Dream Theater....and they absolutely stole the show

[@jj-hk1kz]

Ian’s vocal performance is always a delight, but this performance in particular almost brings me to tears with its awesomeness. What a guy. What a band.

[@CaapriceTube1]

Loved this song since I was 8 years old when it dropped back in 1997. And Ian always reminded me of Chris Cornell, something about their voices is similar, looks-wise kind of too.

[@superplanettomomatic]

+CaapriceTube he makes me think Chris Cornell and Benicio del Toro had a love child. :)

[@ryanthomasholley]

+Tom Burke, EXACTLY!!

[@toni-elaine2733]

CaapriceTube absolutely! I was just about to post that I always used to think this was a Chris Cornell song, lol. Both are awesome xx

[@shadybizness1]

CaapriceTube they are moth amazing singers/musician. Rip chris

[@kamren30]

That whole cd helped me through my awkward teenage phase

[@phrawga]

God this track is so emotional.

[@petertuckergoettler5720]

"Pocket Book Rambo," Merci. Great Song!

[@Angelicus-p5p]

Pocket book Brando, like Marlon Brando...

[@Joseph-qb1es]

That song ... Is now that song 😔 #20years

[@stephenslater412]

Great band.... one of the few bands whose music will still sound great in a hundred years.

[@tomcatt7159]

This is one of the best bands to date , nothing like it around , if you like guitar rock with skill and art .

[@keithlunde9625]

Agreed..I just discovered another Canadian band called Rush. Also have skill and art. Drummer is named Neil Peart.

[@mauser8515]

I found these guys in 2009, and have a been a huge fan ever since. Being a musician I was always impressed with his vocals and guitar ability. Their sound can easily rival the best rock bands we could muster in the 90's and 2000's. Rock and Freaking Rolling! Well done fellas

[@soulstice99]

Love from T.O.

[@dominiquez5643]

Priceless music!!!! Texas USA Please !!!!! Love this band!!!!!

[@Angelicus-p5p]

Did you miss their 3 dates in Texas December 2023?

[@dominiquez5643]

Ugh man don’t even mention it!!! I’ve never seen them live! I thought they disappeared and suddenly I found them alive on KZbin! I promise to be be on the look out! Just bought the entire catalogue on mp3…I lost the 1sr and 2nd album cd’s….

[@stevepierce3595]

Absolutely one of the best bands on the planet 🔥🤘

[@NasonJPR]

I knew when this song, That Song, came out it would be meta. I loved it in the 90s and I do get nostalgic for That Song. And I think about the girl I was with before it all came crashing down. Honestly, I really love That Song.

[@tedgumby1796]

if your from Canada you grew up listening to Big Wreck, Default and the Matthew Good Band!!!

[@tedgumby1796]

@joanneanderson4190 I was there!!!

[@jonasmartensson8014]

For about a week now I've been coming here daily, watching this at least two times through and then kept repeating 4:19 - 4:25 a minimum of 10 times just to feel my arm hair spike from total musical enjoyment. Still speechless

[@Miltonoasis238]

They play with so much crunch! Love the orchestration of the guitars. Elegant and nasty at the same time. Drummer is tighter than a bullfrog's butt.

[@jayybirdberg6545]

Yup. Sometimes thats all you need. Not as easy to find those type of drummer's as you would think. They all wanna be too proggy....Just play the song. That song;)

[@Bingo235]

Weird comparasson but I guess you're right

[@thebondmenmusic]

There is no question how excellent these guys are to listen to live. What a great tune.

[@TrevorTatro918]

Idk why but this song always makes me cry real hard.

[@crameinrub]

That song was that song that that song was referring to in that song.

[@tjp4342]

This entire concert should be availabe on digital download or CD some place. Fantastic!

[@Angelicus-p5p]

That Song between 1995 and 2016 was the most played song by a Canadian artist on rock radio stations in Canada. Nice 20 year run!

[@peterhorbacz3058]

Absolutely freaking amazing 👍 Great band live

[@brettwest4949]

GREAT GREAT GREAT..brings back a lot of great memories..and not so great memories.I loved these guys.

[@zmorris5150]

I know what you mean, listened to this song in an airport in San Diego waiting for a flight with my ex who just told me she didn't love me anymore. Talk about an appropriate song to listen to.

[@samthornley3906]

One of favourites Ian! RIP Brian another great guitarist!

[@dazblade]

Stumbled across this... how have I not heard of these guys before? Brilliant stuff... not often music makes the hairs stand up... just wow.

[@tonepoet]

How did I JUST discover these guys. They are freaking amazing. So it's like Christmas, and I got what I wanted I suppose! Haha! Really pumped about recently discovering this band.

[@tonepoet]

+betbuk Already there. Peace.

[@annarks70]

+tonepoet new find for me too. last few hours....Jeff Martin brought me here ( That's the way cover w Ian)

[@ryaneffingcraig2286]

Been a fan since I heard “The Oaf” when it came out. The entire first album is a masterpiece!

[@betbuk]

Have you heard their latest!?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqCunoymdpeknKM

[@ThatmetalmanAu]

Agreed!

[@ejavier19]

Maybe the must underrated band ever!

[@susanrachel3478]

Rest In Peace Brian 😞Thank you for over 20 years of soul altering music you will be missed ❤️

[@mjgmusiclives]

that vocal starting at 4:20 (ahem...) is unbelievable!!!!! He doesn't do that on the record, so I have to keep coming back to this performance....makes me feel so inferior as a singer, but inspires at the same time. An absolute legend

[@Idwtbfav]

I heard this on the radio today while cleaning the car, and idk when I listened to this song but it all hit me, absolutely banger and I will forever love this song

[@johndannenbrink361]

I'd like to know what radio universe you live in. I sadly can't even conceive of being able to pry the Queen, Motley Crue, and Journey out of the cold dead hands of radio DJs in my universe.

[@WhiteGussy]

@@johndannenbrink361here in Ontario there’s at least 2 big wreck songs a day on our local rock station it’s awesome

[@ThatmetalmanAu]

Phenomenal band. The album is really good. They deserved better.

[@thesoundpurist]

What a great singer. I always have to come back to it. Amazing

[@melodied.7659]

That drummer lights my heart up! ❤️‍🔥💯👌

[@mayanksaharan9951]

if only i could like a video more than once

[@darrendutchak9054]

The pace and the metrics of this song are next level

[@robnok]

18 Oct 24. I'm glad Big Wreck got low radio rotation. This was a bomb song! ❤❤❤

[@profdiehl7869]

Incredible song and version! I’ve absolutely loved this song for so many years. I play in a cover band but would never dare to sully this song by imitating it. This version is so perfect.

[@boorat3573]

Love you Ian Thornley another excellent Canadian musician!

[@alanglen6589]

I'm now 69 and still LOVE this song .....

[@CreativeRock.]

I love this song... and that vocals doesnt fade!!! underrated singer undderated band

[@James-fb4bt]

I love that song

[@alexandrepaul4304]

Great vocal!! even after all these years. just wow!!

[@lambo2655]

This song is so on 🔥

[@andyhartford5223]

I've heard so many songs in my life but this is probably the best one ever... :-)

[@randymarsh5088]

Chris Cornell gone now we just got Ian Thornley for those melodies that hit you in the feels hard

[@danrao3707]

I’m not surprised how this song stood the test of time. Amazing talented band and Ian’s vocals are still incredible! I had a cover band and we played this song on a regular rotation for many years. Always a huge crowd pleaser.

[@TheSkinking]

Far better than the official release!!!!

[@TedSchoenling]

That is the mark of a great band.. when they play it live better than it was recorded.

[@johndannenbrink361]

This music and musicianship on all levels is a pure gold cacoon concealing av even deeper level of devastation in the lyrics. This fallen world is vanity and a sea of idols in our darkened minds. Man, we love that song.

[@hansstorsberg2022]

Totally underrated band. Great musicians!

[@keithrice4458]

Agreed!

[@texastoast5202]

Sick. Absolutely sick!

[@Bronzesurfer1]

Love you guys! Followed from the start, live in NZ but never forget my Canadian rock roots

[@Ben-zs3sg]

I always get nostalgic to that song too Ian 🎶😉

[@scooter2329]

"Pocket Book Brando" so undeservedly shunned. Thornley is a top notch talent.

[@SillyGoose2024]

what does pocket book brando mean?

[@CumulusBurn]

@@SillyGoose2024 Since the first time I heard this song, I've always wondered what he, himself, meant with that line. The following is all speculation and I have no clue, so take this with a pinch of salt. I've heard that it is referring to the actual Marlon Brando, and that the term sorta means some dude who has lots of contacts and "friends" but never really calls or makes time for them. Acquaintances guised as close personal friends. I don't know much Marlon Brando lore, so perhaps this was a well-known tendency of the guy back in the day - him being hot and cold, aloof, and acting like people who aren't close are his best friends? I really don't know his intent, but the way my brain has always perceived it is sorta like "Meh, he's just some dude I know". Like a sort of friend-zone type of person. My name being Brandon and being called Brando a thousand times in my life, it strikes me every time I hear him sing that, and I end up personalizing it. If I ever became friends with the man, that'd be the one question I have about his music. *shrug* Would love to know.

[@SillyGoose2024]

@@CumulusBurn Well u could asked him. A couple of months ago a guitar teacher i sometimes watch did a live.youtube and his special guest was none other than ian himself.i got to ask ian one question which was were you(him) ever a fan of frank zappa

[@CumulusBurn]

@@SillyGoose2024 Niice! I’ll start tracking down some of his interviews. I don’t know much about him.

[@teeachmiester]

I don't think I have ever heard a band or singer sound so refined live. A-1 steak sauce! Amazing job

[@1961boogie]

Fukin great band..........thorley .......what a guitar player.....fab fab fab

[@SDCDIABLO]

seeing this band friday...fuck my life so excited....

[@scottelder7743]

F'in timeless! Cheers

[@CumulusBurn]

God damn. This song makes me smile so much. This performance is fun to listen to. Over and over and over again... What a fantastic band.

[@JacksonAxe]

I was 26 and cool as ice when this came out. Great times, great tune.

[@shutitup68]

Just Amazing!

[@johnsheehan2455]

They play a free outdoor concert in Peterborough Aug 15th at Del Crarey Park

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

The sound on this is amazing. You can hear everything so clearly.

[@scorchedearthdj]

this song is so good

[@tony.kmullinsstudio818]

You guys are so freakin' good, man. I remember the first time I heard you guys, it was when "That Song" was released. I was on active duty in Germany, and it came over the shop radio on what we called "A-Farts," which was Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, AFRTS. I remember everyone else was going about their business in the shop, and I was just standing in front of the radio for the entire five and a half minutes, listening to the song. That was in 1998. I've been a fan since then.

[@egamerpro229]

Never stop playing Ian..there are still people who love real music

[@bubbles25403]

I love THAT SONG! 2020 and still banging!

[@ejavier19]

The most underrated song ever!

[@deeray41]

I first heard this back in the late 90's on a radio station in NE Pennsylvania. Nice to know these guys are still playing. A timeless tune for me.

[@betbuk]

deeray41 Come visit! facebook.com/groups/BigWreck/

[@joethebar1]

Everyone keeps saying they just discovered this band- They’ve been around for almost 25 years

[@brennangarrett4033]

Lmao

[@jayybirdberg6545]

Just found them a week ago.

[@jean-claudecossette6841]

Man, i love that song!! The riffs, the voice, the tempo, great musicians, you guys are great really!

[@toddders1427]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs, awesome you can still just bring it, thank you.

[@_L_o_r_d_V_a_d_e_r]

Seen these guys a bunch back in the day, southern Ontario ...they were the best of times 97.7 Htz Kk n iron mike played em steady

[@north3606]

Better than original version... how is this possible? Aged like fine wine Mr. Thornley 🤟😎

[@johndziekan3879]

Great recording quality!

[@bdidzena4046]

This is the best version of this song I’ve heard better than the cd recording I’ve heard I love that song