Black Sheep: The Story Behind Dewey Cox's Opus

[@TheAwkwardStuffShow]

If they ever do a Dewey Cox biopic they should get John C Reilly to play him.

[@manfredlietz7846]

Lol

[@echopryme]

Fucking NO ONE else could play Dewey!!!!! 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Nightcrawler11052]

I don’t see it.

[@DrAnxiety17]

Come on, they don't even look alike.

[@jasonaus3551]

Yes yes yes yes, soooo much yes. You win the internet

[@leviparsonsmorton4215]

My grandfather purchased the 78 for "Walk Hard" upon its release, but it was lost in the attic. The other day, I found it and put it on his record player and he got up out of his chair and started dancing. One of the most touching moments of my life.

[@JayLiszte]

Then he fell out the window

[@1_THE_MAN_1]

Hard

[@Chicken_Wing91]

I found a first print 78 of “Guilty as charged” at the flea market the other day still in the plastic

[@icecreamget]

Are you sure that isn't an original Nate Cox? Back when shellacs were still around, Dewey was just a kid and not playing music, but his brother was while he was still unhalved.

[@rockahbilly76]

Considering that he was a paraplegic double amputee that's really amazing.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Y'know, everyone kisses Dew Cox's ass because he's some kind of musical genius but a recent tell all book written by his drummer Sam reveals that he never once paid for drugs. Not once!

[@5trezip23]

Yeah, also he got #metoo 'd pretty bad recently. Guess it was revieled on the 15th anniversary of his death last year that he had been kinda aggressive when pickin up on groupies after a show. Got cancelled..... Can you believe that? Dead for years... Cancelled now. Smh

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

@@5trezip23 And he never once paid for drugs. Not once!

[@uhroachoh]

@@5trezip23 you ruined the joke

[@baldman7738]

He also slept with the wives of all his band members and he never paid for drugs. Not once

[@stefanalexanderlungu1503]

@@5trezip23 bro what's the joke

[@austinfull8941]

finally, dewey getting more recognition. such an underrated artist. they criticized his life choices but never realized he's one of the greats.

[@IndyDefense]

Cox is an acquired taste for a lot of people.

[@arnoldsilva1111]

Austin Full they are gold

[@tmanqz]

That Johnny Cash guy ripped off Dewey a lot.

[@Malkmusianful]

but scaruffi said that the wrong kid died

[@BoomDoop]

The joke is great, but what I think is amazing is how much detail and nuance the movie put into the song. It actually sounds like a Brian Wilson jam from those days (I think they even got Van Dyke Parks to write the lyrics) and it even gives insight to the main character Dewey.

[@portland9880]

Wow that's so awesome

[@supernintendo182]

@@andriealinsangao613 I was surprised to see his name in the credits.

[@andriealinsangao613]

@@supernintendo182 Nice!!

[@stevenriddle22]

I was just gonna post this. So true.

[@Skizze37]

More than just lyrics- Parks intentionally composed the song in Brian's style.

[@gxtmfa]

I’m 13 years old but I love Dewey Cox. Other kids my age just listen to stuff like Paul Mcartney of the Beatles. I feel like I was born in the wrong generation.

[@Fishdogpigsquirrel]

Lucky you, I'm 14 and all the kids I know listen to Johnny Rebel and Screwdriver. Sad time to live in.

[@jasonlieberman9840]

It sucks that so few people even know who Cox was. Definitely the most underrated artist of all space-time, and arguably the Mozart of modern history.

[@Chicken_Wing91]

Too bad his work with Charles Manson was never released

[@jonnybarnard8578]

​@The Casual Gamer I heard that was just a rumor and he only met him once, but who knows with Dewey's story. And people thinks mansons life was crazy.

[@chassheppard9656]

“When Cox was just a child, he tragically cut his brother in half in a freak machete fight accident”

[@Freefromthehive]

Chas Sheppard worst step brother ever

[@Soloman_Gumball]

Wrong kid died

[@ktbeatty]

I've not seen the movie, but that line had me rolling. I may watch it now simply because of that line.

[@TonyFulbright]

It was a particularly bad case of someone being cut in half. The doctor was not able to reattach the bottom half of his body, to the top half.

[@Guds777]

He did loosing his fleece over it...

[@Numberer1]

This needs more views and this needs less views.

[@willsaenz6320]

I'm afraid you're right.

[@aguynamedjosh1]

make more ytps.

[@Juice5522]

Numberer1 hahah hahaha!

[@alimull8570]

Numberer1 their is the Burger King foot lettuce of music theory

[@pafootball075]

It needs more less views!

[@JayAyers]

"If Elvis and Buddy Holly are the Cain and Abel of rock and roll, Bruce Springsteen is Zachariah, Iggy Pop is Methuselah, and, of course, Neil Young is the wise prophet Ezekiel, then what does that make Dewey Cox?"

[@Goyleguy266]

Moses. He split his brother in half.

[@1_THE_MAN_1]

Satan

[@nerovondoom6298]

Thor?

[@CycolacFan]

Was that from Return of Bruno?

[@TKevinBlanc]

@@Goyleguy266 That's Solomon. But let's not split hairs.

[@EdwinDPZ]

The best part of Walk Hard is how the music is legitimately good and well thought out

[@MMAOnPoint]

Going deep on musician humor. Haha amazing!

[@pullingguard1212]

What are you doing here

[@MMAOnPoint]

@@pullingguard1212 I got lost.

[@pullingguard1212]

@@MMAOnPoint get back to work al iaquinta just sold another house

[@MMAOnPoint]

@@pullingguard1212 WHERE!?

[@pullingguard1212]

@@MMAOnPoint your supposed to tell me. We're all waiting, the mma world has been holding its breath we need to know the top ten houses hes sold

[@Cellblock1138]

This is how you do April Fools...

[@ronbo11]

No doubt - loved it!

[@boomshakalaka7396]

In all seriousness

[@Transmedal2]

What do you mean? He sounds like he was a pretty cool person?

[@thoughtfulpug1333]

I only realized today, year and a half later that this was a joke. I remember looking up the guy and not finding anything and I just assumed his stuff was just unavailable online like with King Crimson back then. Then I saw some clips for a film called Walk Hard, and I thought to myself, this looks familiar. So I looked it up and found out its a Judd Apatow comedy film parody of rock star biopics I am so pissed right now, but I know Im the only one to blame for this.

[@austinfull8941]

kidding aside, Dewey Cox songs are really fuckin good.

[@thepuppethead1188]

Well in my dreams you're blowin' me...some kisses.

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Yea they are

[@LuisGonzalez-ke7vv]

He won a grammy for Walk Hard (JCR not Cox off course haha)

[@dvt1393]

Seriously one of the best original soundtracks ever made. Right up there with This Is Spinal Tap.

[@Ikiya69]

The soundtrack album were legit masterpiece

[@DrToffel]

Wow, gold right here. Remember my dad used to show me the great Cox's works from when he was growing up, still one of my favorite artist. RIP

[@ianh1984]

He died three minutes after a performance. To this day I regret that I never got to see him live.

[@Varnyo]

This is incredible. The love and attention you put into this is second only to what Walk Hard's filmmakers put into Walk Hard. This is, as John Lennon referred to Guilty as Charged" a "Great record. Great record."

[@CaptHayfever]

Glate leh-curd.

[@wackojacko4580]

Times like this I like to remember another John Lennon quote “Paul McCartney can such me balls”

[@RobGradyVO]

​@@wackojacko4580"I wonder if yer songs'll still be shit when I'm 64"

[@Logan912]

@@RobGradyVOGeorge was just trying to get some of his songs on the albums while his guitar… quietly whimpers.

[@RobGradyVO]

@@Logan912 "well you are the quiet one, so why don't you SHUT THE FUCK UP!"

[@theystoleitfromus]

I'm glad you remembered the Beach Boys in this. The people who made that second-rate biopic did a great injustice by not mentioning the close friendship Dewey and Brian Wilson had.

[@keymaster430]

I had the pleasure of meeting Dewey Cox in a Walmart. He was very nice and down to earth.

[@Adrianbrun33]

Dewey Cox is one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.

[@whytry508]

I'm extremely happy that someone has made a video essay on of the most underrated and tossed aside rock performers when most of the time he is only looked upon for his big commercial hits such as walk hard. Thank you for bringing much needed attention to this tragic man.

[@billyshears8644]

WHY ARE THERE NOT MORE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@FictitiousCtrlGames]

It's my favorite.

[@peentickler1909]

It's one of the greatest movies ever

[@ronbo11]

IKR? I mean John C. Reilly has a great voice and the songs and scenes are excellent! "The wrong boy died!"

[@curl08]

I think now that it's on Netflix it is gaining the recognition it deserves

[@bigdaddysenpai9412]

I thought this movie sucked

[@IveGotToast]

"And you never paid for drugs. NOT ONCE!"

[@justinpipes85]

Not once!

[@tanner3285]

What y'all doing in here?

[@TonyFulbright]

IveGotToast get out of here dewey, you dont want any part of this shit

[@shaggymatt92jacobs70]

Why...is it addictive?

[@tanner3285]

Shaggymatt92 Jacobs It's not habit forming.

[@michaellombardi1620]

Never saw this movie, but it's impressive how much it captures Brian Wilson around the Smile era.

[@eddiewhitcomb]

If this was posted on any other day it would still be a great video.

[@lbboardingb3356]

"King of Karate" - Jack White (as fuckin Elvis, lol)

[@thepuppethead1188]

only two people know it,the chinese and the king baby.

[@christophersuswal9544]

Look out man!

[@Logan912]

“I’m gonna head on down to Memphis, get a little bit of honey and a little bit of junebug. YouknowwhatidkmdhifollajiijfjskLOOK OUT MAN!”

[@RobGradyVO]

@@Logan912 "ahaha yeah....what the fuck did he just say???"

[@beesung2052]

This song truly cemented Dewey Cox as “double great” an ode to his brother finally realized.

[@milorodriguez3739]

This is the best April fools bit ive ever seen. I treated it as real because i actually do love the music of Dewey Cox. Walk Hard, everybody.

[@themoviedealers]

You're one of the few people to really get a handle on Cox.

[@robcoz98]

I WANT AN ARMY OF DIDGERIDOOS, 60,000 DIDGERIDOOS!

[@AllTheBestCO]

Hum, I thought he said "50 thousand" didgeridoos'? Maybe I'm wrong? kzbin.info/www/bejne/anyyfJ-Foc6Eiqc

[@thomasvail5018]

@@AllTheBestCO Wow... that was lame bruh.

[@pafootball075]

More Aboriginal percussion!!

[@pladampa]

Never enough digradoos

[@connorpierce9663]

This is not a good song. It's like five songs on top of each other at the same time. Not even a song. It's some kind of concerto.

[@jimashton7110]

That goat sings more on this song than I do

[@rangergrrrl]

How much of the world would've said the same thing if SMiLE had come out in January 1967? Half thinking it's brilliant, the other half thinking...wtf?

[@rincewindtwoflower3989]

You guys are idiots. This song is very deep

[@jordonbrewer2010]

This whole time I was like "Yup, mhm, makes sense." And then the freak machete fight accident line hit me.....

[@jethrofloyd67]

Excellent breakdown of an often overlooked classic by a tragically underrated talent

[@disturbedpyro4511]

My uncle was a massive Dewey Cox fan. So much so that he followed every move he made. When Dewey went through his pothead stage my uncle started smoking pot. When Dewey discovered Cocaine, so did my uncle. He followed Dewey across the country, going to most of his concerts. When Black Sheep was released he explained to me why it’s a masterpiece, because it’s the culmination of everything that Dewey has released. After that I became a massive fan as well. I wish I could have been at those shows with my uncle! But my uncle’s life was like Dewey’s “ a beautiful ride! 😂😂😂

[@tomclemens5345]

Ha! Love this! Walk Hard is one of those movies that doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

[@brkfstchmp]

"You've gone nose blind"

[@SirSamTheThird]

Yes! Dewy Cox is one of the best mockumenteries I have seen. Love it.

[@Rodrat]

Let's duet is a masterpiece.

[@Amateur0Visionary]

It's more of a fake biopic than a mockumentary. It's shot as a narrative film, not really a documentary. Yeah, i'm a lot of fun :) I agree, damn good flick.

[@Kaboomboo]

It's not a mockumentary, it's a parody biopic.

[@5trezip23]

What?

[@cody3873]

This may be my favorite KZbin channel now

[@scurry2175]

0:09 If all these albums did exist, I'd buy all of them.

[@chuckaudio3191]

"I'm cut in half pretty bad Dewey." Thank you Polyphonic for making an awesome movie awesomeRRRR!

[@breadmoneymusic]

You didn't even mention the influence that Dewey Cox had on Spinal Tap!

[@5trezip23]

We'd be here all night bro... and that'd be alright by me...

[@jamescaldwell405]

The rutles: am I a joke to you?

[@davidjd123]

I also notice that the more he dove into drugs, particularly phycadelics, the trauma of cutting his brother in half with a machete started to surface. Just another side of the movie that is so realistic.

[@mikepagliaro2123]

Dew Cox isn't a perfect film, but in this area it's masterpiece 👌 Thank you for bringing the genius of Black Sheep to light. It is one of the most brillant gags ever. It feels as if, Ringo, Paul, or Brian Wilson were advising on this project. One element that makes a comedy "gag" great is the level of depth a gag will go to achieve validity. With the song, Black Sheep the film went all in. I had know idea until I saw this video to what length. The Black Sheep gag is genius. It is brillant as is you and your YR channel. Your knowledge of music 🎶 and musical pop history provided a master class on every topic you cover. What else can I say, but you are a genius as well. The ability to spot the genius behind the Black Sheep gag and it's authenticity is truly remarkable. It would take the eyes and ears of master to excecute this. Bravo 👏 and tip of the 🎩

[@mogo5055]

This is truly your greatest work yet! We, the fans, demand you focus your channel solely on the life of the magnanimous Dewey Cox. Edit; Mandek Penha is acceptable too.

[@5trezip23]

Yes!

[@JanuaryCorso]

I could almost hear your smile cracking through during this video.

[@moonlightgraham5787]

When you want to April fool but low key love Brian Wilson

[@UATU.]

This is graduate level April punking. Work of art.

[@Chaddyoso]

Dude this was perfect, I loved it

[@tyroneturner4923]

When a rapper like Lil Nutsack wants to sample your shit, you know you’re a legend.

[@mudbone32]

Awesome work my dude. Nice to see you don't take yourself too seriously XD

[@carbono12videos]

This is a seriously underrated movie!

[@Ziggy_Rotten]

Sure, he was a great artist. but I'd like to point out just for the record that he never did pay for drugs....not once!

[@Robotgrandma]

Joking aside, Van Dyke Parks did some seriously fantastic writing and orchestration on that song, perfectly capturing the sounds of that time in a hilarious way. I honestly wouldn't mind seeing you put a video out about Van Dyke Parks.

[@rckstr1123]

This is *GOD* tier shitposting.

[@handsome_android]

I was already a huge fan of this channel, but this... this officially makes it my favorite.

[@Carlos-fh8wk]

Dewey Cox has influenced everyone from John Williams to Nirvana to Nora Jones to Metallica.

[@kenlee5015]

Dude! You sold me, I now have a reason to see this movie. Thanks. Funny as hell.

[@D1cko888]

This is proof that anything is believable if said with enough conviction... and good production.

[@captianlinger1]

Let's not forget Van Dyke Parks. He wrote with Brian Wilson during this period this parodies and literally wrote Black Sheep for Walk Hard. Check out his 1968 album "Song Cycle" it's similar and very ... odd

[@williamtalbot5545]

We need a video about the genius of Joni Mitchell

[@morganghetti]

William Talbot You'll have to wait until next April Fools

[@williamtalbot5545]

morgan ghetti Explain

[@jamesallard7223]

This is why I subscribed to this channel. Should you wish to do so, perhaps look into The Rutles, it might take a year or so to really do them justice, but still.

[@christopherforrest5713]

this is the kind of quality content i expect from this channel

[@thespacerobb]

Why haven't I heard about this movie? I must watch it!

[@chuckaudio3191]

Hurry up!

[@mrivera6975]

It's a masterpiece.

[@triplflip900]

Please do. One of the best films of the 00's imo. Certainly one of the most underrated

[@purpledude603]

Have you watched it yet. It's been a long time you know.

[@MrBo420]

I will send you my dvd RIGHT NOW

[@Erickchicas]

This is a beautiful video you just earn a new subscriber! Dewe cox is the most important musician in the history of the world.

[@RDog4484]

I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time, and I’m only now seeing this. You’re amazing. Thank you.

[@sweettea-ms7ex]

"YOU HEAR THAT, I'M DEWEY'S 12 YEAR OLD GIRLFRIEND!!"

[@SocialLotion]

Do Spinal Tap next year

[@rockahbilly76]

Excellent summation.

[@sgo2378]

Kid you not this was already one of my favourite songs.

[@schtuff.8207]

Dewey sure did have a beautiful ride - RIP Dewey. The wrong kid died - YOU!

[@kaito-me4ed]

watched this movie off acid and the scene where he’s singing this song was just beautiful cinema, what a beautiful career

[@chuckshipley9917]

Brilliant video! It's a shame I can only like it once. Thank you for redirecting attention to Dewey's work. The world would be a better place, if more people were thinking about Cox.

[@buhlawkaydaboy6129]

I've been subscribed to you for so long and I am just now seeing this, which is also about one of my favorite movies You're the greatest lol

[@Meshica111]

THIS is a good april fools joke

[@mst4987]

HAHAHA LOVE THIS CONCEPT AND LOVE THIS MOVIE!! KEEP MAKING GOOD CONTENT MAN!!

[@KMakoENVtuber]

The acid scene was amazing...followed by the pcp rampage.

[@JamesKovacic]

What did you just put in your mouth?

[@prsoad777]

this movie is amazing -youre amazing -this self parody, of a parody, is downright genius -well done

[@dccalling5960]

"He tragically cut his brother in half in a freak machete accident." Now THAT is not something you hear every day.

[@roopjm]

Brilliant.... Cox's influence is everywhere, yet people have let him get lost in time.

[@cruxcommissa]

This is the best video you've ever done

[@Dmitry___S.]

For some reason, I thought you made a video about Gary Moore. Also, 1:23 - 'Cox explained' explains everything! *',:*D*

[@bohunter9765]

Dude I always watch your stuff and this had me dying. Walk hard is my favorite movie. You killed it.

[@quinnrollen]

Thank you SO much for making this!!!

[@pottingsoil]

Quite possibly your best video!

[@pottingsoil]

Agreed.

[@edward4840]

He was such a talent. It's a shame he died only three minutes after his reunion performance. Who knows what the band could've done if he lived past that point?

[@jonnybarnard8578]

Definitely one of the best spoofs of the past 30 years, maybe the best.

[@Hillcapper1]

Man, you had me for the first minute..,...great job!

[@amoscaul3264]

Yes! YES!! That is literally my favorite song from, his discography and you give a fucking analysis on it.

[@thecatadors911]

A life without you (is no life at all) could be the best dewey cox song ever written! Ud think dewey cox never even really existed at all with how little hes talked about!

[@MrOPRockwell]

I'd love to see you do a video on Jeff Lynne

[@luckymanmusic]

Your channel is really high quality. You should have more subs.

[@thedude4672]

I love you for making this.

[@swapsplat]

As much as i hate April fools day on KZbin, i absolutely love Walk Hard. Thank you, this was very enjoyable.

[@Joetheshow445]

My grandpa met Dewey Cox when he performed Royal Jelly live in DC

[@sebastienbartlett2934]

Great vid! As always I love what all that you do especially since I have a hard time finding good channels that delve into the history and meaning behind music, and because of this I was hoping you could cover a topic that has always interested me: GNR. Would it be possible to talk about their influence in the rock scene or the history of that band that led to such amazing songs as Michelle and Rocket Queen? I would really appreciate it and I just wanted to thank you again for the great vids

[@wolfgangbuck841]

By far the greatest performer, EVER! Dewey came from a rough and humble beginnings. Cox stumbled his way into the drug world, helping perpetuate his inner musical genius. Love this movie! And his music. John C. Riley is pretty good too. Lol. Nah, John is Awesome! Lol 👍👍Good vid!

[@5trezip23]

Agreed. But I think you meant "rough and tumble beginnings" but hells yeah. Dewey baby !

[@bradleysmith6625]

Love the channel! A video on the band Boston would be amazing!

[@bruisedfrog]

+1 Shitposting. Well played sir, well played.

[@EarlNimbud]

Incredible top notch work man

[@GlenLauderdale]

I had to rewatch this movie after watching this. I think it still holds up. So thanks for that.

[@drigodamus]

simply brilliant, mate.