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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@melissas4874]

This song and other songs with a catchy "hook" are all typically based on the same song - Pachelbel's Canon in D. The songs lyrics are making fun of bands who write songs that all sound the same while purposely using music that sounds the same. LOL There's actually a wiki page about this song.

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

hello again friend!... i will try more one hit wonders. . the who boris the spider

[@kevint1910]

John Popper , gun toting subversive libertarian and one of the best human beings to ever grace the music industry ...Oh and he played with Ziggy Marley as well , so treat your self to that and the official studio music video for this song. (it has a Wizard of Oz theme.)

[@lloydwells327]

Hey Jamel with the recent death of Jim Steinman could you please react to his masterpiece..... Meatloaf - For crying out loud..... Or even better the whole bat out of hell album? (Just don't listen to Dead Ringer for love as it wasn't actually on the original album, it was added many years later). The best way to look at bat out of hell as an album is that the first song (bat out of hell) is someone dying, the other songs are his life flashing before his eyes.....

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

@@lloydwells327 no... do anything for love

[@dadof4813]

This song is genius. Basically he’s telling you that he is manipulating you into liking the song and you can’t help yourself because of the hook.

[@Ssgtremy]

Its more genius than that actually, the entire song is actually a cover of Pachelbel's Canon (in D major) carefully hidden. and depending on the lyric set (verse 1 to 2, etc) the song lays other ways in which this scenario plays (2nd verse is about politics for example).

[@ItsHammer]

It’s both genius and fucked. In what is a scathing takedown of the pop music industry and having to make the choice between success and personal integrity they created a pop music masterpiece that is still one of their biggest hits of all time.

[@Hollylivengood]

@@ItsHammer A lot of people miss that, John did not pull punches. And he did it beautifuly.

[@chitlitlah]

@@Ssgtremy Wow. I never noticed that it has the same melody as Pachelbel's Canon, and I used to know how to play some of it on the piano, but after reading your comment, I could hear it in my head. And I just watched David Bennett's video on modern songs that took melodies from classical pieces but this one wasn't mentioned. No wonder I like this so much.

[@dennismorgan2230]

I was hoping someone would point out that it’s a song about nothing lol. Effin genius!

[@LaserRanger15]

How nice that he's playing directly to those kids. Big heart.

[@aviatom1]

Not enough thumbs up

[@85dime8]

I believe the medical term is enlarged.

[@michaelcrocker4851]

John is one of the greatest human fucking beings to ever exist!

[@carrieb5711]

I'm a mom of two sons who have disabilities. Cannot tell you what it does for parents heart and their kids , who are often on the fringes of society due to no fault of their own, when something like this happens in their life and how very very special it is. Well done sir ,well done!

[@robertscotton9339]

I’m probably just getting old, but I feel like artists were real in the 90’s. This choked me up

[@BIGDADDY36253]

This is one of the best songs to come out of the 90's

[@duckpodcast2512]

John Popper heading to the back of the stage to perform directly to the kids in the back is one of the most beautiful, greatest things I've ever seen at a concert.

[@jamesgomez753]

Makes me cry every time

[@mikevanetta1261]

So true

[@Hollylivengood]

Every time I see this video I stupid cry when he turns his back on the pretty audience to walk over to the handicapped audience and plays just for them, quietly so they can deal with it. And sings quieter and gets right up there with them. John Popper, damn it, this is why we love you.

[@michaelivey2172]

every fucking time

[@davidthompson7485]

Alone is him singing to us special people too!

[@alohakittymon]

For real! I can’t even see thru the tears - it so touches me in a profound way. G-d Bless!

[@v.j.3029]

I was wondering if there was a problem with the recording or his microphone when he went over to sing in front of the handicapped. Now that you've clarified that he was quieter on purpose... wow! Such a thoughtful man, I was choking up during that part.

[@Hollylivengood]

@@v.j.3029 John Popper has always had a heart. And he's always associated himself with the people society thinks is ugly or not "our class". Have you heard Ugly American? He had a girlfriend who called him her ugly American, and he was ok with that. Damn it John, such a beautiful man.

[@ericferguson799]

Brings a tear to my eye every time I watch this video seeing him make those children so happy

[@donaldpennington7646]

Me too. In tears!

[@db6655]

Me too.

[@CyclesMcHurtz]

.. that he's signing "I want to burn all your cities to the ground" to them, so there's that.

[@danb2947]

Agree. I'm thrilled this is the version he's watching.

[@javierborboa6152]

I agree.

[@hewhosnameshallnotbespoken7212]

“The mountains win again” by Blues Travelers

[@ladyshar42]

definitely this

[@mycomimic]

Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule and the Allman Bros plays the lead guitar solo on the album version

[@gregholcomb6491]

Thats my fave. Brother john runs a close second

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Traveler

[@trishaurvan9439]

Yes!

[@erokraider1690]

You really have to study the lyrics of this song to understand how amazing it really is.

[@melissas4874]

There's a whole Wiki page just about this song and what it means. :-D

[@leekelley4701]

@@chrisalbano2299 yea if u can follow along at 100mph there lol

[@chrisw3421]

Him singing to the kids, that was touching. What a fun time!

[@BenSpivakMusic]

“What the bone thugs & harmony is going on here?” 😂 🤣 💀 ☠️

[@Nozferatu46]

Yes. That had me cracking up.

[@RSPDiver]

Laughed my butt off!

[@73GSpot]

Wow. This live version of this song turned me into a blubbering mess, about the time he started singing to those beautiful kids. Their reactions are so wonderful. Love Blues Traveller even more after watching this.

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

Those kids are from a school called Bridge.. Pearl Jam played for them back in 99.. There's a awesome video on KZbin of them playing the song Last Kiss for these same kids.. It's awesome to see how good music can brighten anyone's day..

[@moxiesmama6907]

Bridge school benefit shows are amazing

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

Loved seeing the kids reaction when Eddie remembered them and made sure to sing a song for the girl Maricor...

[@stevevanslow8669]

The Bridge School Benefit was a yearly fundraiser for The Bridge School, a school for kids who had difficulty communicating. The all acoustic show was hosted each year by Neil and Peggy Young. They brought all the kids onstage for the whole show every year.

[@josephbradshaw4092]

Yep. I saw Trent restnor there for Bridge school benefit. He played piano and middle school kids played their orchestral instruments. I believe Neil Young played there a bunch. I know Pearl Jam did a couple of times as well as Green Day

[@FUBAR1986]

Music is the Best in US

[@blessed5545]

I'm an African American woman and I just love the sound of his voice. I first came across him when I saw him singing on the Roseanne show a couple of weeks ago and I was just amazed by his voice. To me, music has no color. I love all kind of music. If it moves me, that's all that matter and this man here moves me with his AMAZING voice, the harmonica solo and playing to those kids.

[@mattyesfan2]

Glad you reacted the the video I suggested! If you need something to brighten your day this song will do it, and then watching Popper sing to those kids will warm your heart.

[@matthewcdupre]

I worked w the disabled population for many years and I get teary eyed every time I watch this video... You're right, just so damn beautiful to see, not many bands would give them that kind of experience

[@DT99race]

John Popper is an amazing musician! He lost over 200 lbs about 20 years ago after gastric bypass surgery. I saw him ib concert about 10 years ago and he looked great! He's gained some weight back but is nowhere close to the 420 lbs before surgery. Hope he hangs in there for a long time, he's 54 years old now.

[@miconis123]

"To confuse the issue I refer To familiar heroes from long ago No matter how much Peter loved her What made the Pan refuse to grow Was that Hook brings you back" Nice double meaning and shout out to Captain Hook

[@amyelizabeth529]

Oh wow. That's pure brilliance. Thanks for posting. ✌❤😊🎶

[@GoddessStone]

Awesome, as if Pan was so distracted by (the) Hook's antics, that he can not dig deeper into the more subtle, and important things around him, where the wisdom lies.

[@stoneblue1795]

Priceless what the big fella did for them kids, cheers n tears right there. ~ they didn't forget that anytime soon!

[@krissanders987]

His voice is iconic to me. One those chills on ya arms n neck type of voices.

[@150mcl150]

The mountains win again is another great Blues Traveler song

[@MattKrogmeier]

That one and “Sweet Pain” are my favorites from BT.

[@stereosympathy]

This entire song is a meme! Super clever! Even from the start, the hook of the track is canon in D. The lyrics are low key incredible.

[@joedavola7762]

The band Mazzy Star played their song "Fade into You" at this venue in 1994. Check it out.

[@CitroChannel]

Yes! Hope Sandoval's voice is SO good.

[@counterpartstudio2121]

"What the Bone Thugs n Harmony is going on here!?" 😂😂😂 love your vids!

[@XCaliKev]

👍😎 Like this song a lot. Never seen this video though. Now I’m wiping tears from my eyes, such a touching thing to see. Thanks Blues Traveler & Jamel

[@amyelizabeth529]

Me too. Those kids must have felt so special, and, hopefully, had the time of their lives. ✌❤😊🎶

[@HiddenCharmhome]

“Alone”by Blues Traveler. It is SO GOOD

[@doobernow]

My favorite of theirs!! That scat in the middle is EVERYTHING!!! 🥰

[@rhettboy1]

Yes! One of the best songs ever. Love Blues Traveler and I love that you love Blues Traveler. This is a little different vibe to the official video. Very cool.

[@hondaracer888]

What Would You Say - Dave Matthews: John Popper kills harmonica on this!

[@iarocks44]

John Popper / Blues Traveller - easily one of the more overlooked bands from the 1990s. For me Blues Traveler 4 is as close to a perfect album as there has ever been made. I really truly love every song on it. They have other music but that album for me is absolute genius. Got to love him with the kids.

[@robertscotton9339]

Growing up I always thought he was saying “the heart brings you back”. I thought he was saying that no matter how jaded you might become, that you once had a good pure heart, and that’s where you can be again. I would hush people as they corrected me at karaoke. I eventually got it. But I still sing it my way, lol.

[@wesplybon9510]

One of the BIG hooks in this song is the chord progression itself. Not that this song is unique in this fact, but it was deliberate, and part of the message of the song, to make the chord progression the same as Cannon in D by Pachabel. The rest of the song is rote, canned pop riffs and progression and the lyrics satirically suggest that hooks, beats and riffs are all that matter. All in all, it's a commentary on how pop music is derivative and manufactured. This song made it to the top 10 and thusly validated it's careful and deliberate construction. The only thing truly unique about this song is Popper's harmonica solo. And perhaps that was also deliberate... maybe a way of him telling us he knows he's better than these tricks. That man is legend!

[@spyseefan975]

"This song made it to the top 10 and thusly validated it's careful and deliberate construction. " That harmonica solo between two farts would hit the top 10

[@lmitchell3604]

I was looking for the Canon in D comment and was not disappointed.

[@cmzeman]

The hook in "Hook" is actually a reworked version of the main melody from a nearly 400 year old Baroque composition called Pachelbel's Canon. They used it because they wanted to prove that a hook is a hook, period, no matter when it's from.

[@MariaMartinStudio]

ok, that is bad ass - I had no idea!

[@Comeoffitman]

The kid singing and playing the harmonica is world renounced as a real good singer and harmonica player man! FACT!!

[@nemo4907]

This is John Popper saying "I can spew $hit but as long as it has a catchy tune and hook line, you'll buy it"

[@TubularBelle16]

Great choice! This was from an annual benefit for The Bridge School in CA... It was co founded by Pegi Young (Mrs. Neil at the time) after their son was born with special needs. There are lots of great music moments from those shows to check out but what I'd love to see your reaction to is the lead singer John Popper & Ziggy Marley doing "No Woman, No Cry" at Red Rocks...it's on another level.

[@jimilove7773]

Thanks for reviewing this version, I was one of the people that requested it! The kids and parents always brings a tear to my eyes and some faith in humanity! Much like your channel!

[@MarkyMark8484]

John Popper will always be a great memory from my childhood and definitely one the greatest harmonica players ever. His voice is amazing.

[@michaelhoilman6897]

Awesome! This song deserves more love. Edit: It's a big middle-finger to the music industry, imho.

[@calibadgerdude6082]

Lol there’s no “opinion” about it. XD This song is absolutely an indictment of the music industry, and Popper has confirmed that many many times. You read it completely the way he wanted you to. That’s what makes this song so awesome, is he tells you exactly what he’s doing to manipulate the audience into liking the song, and it’s literally impossible not to like. I love it too. :)

[@TheDjdonnie68]

This video always touches me when he plays directly to those kids, and their reactions. Jamel had me rolling with "what in the bone thugs n harmony is this" 🤣🤣. Jamel, you are a big guy with a big heart.

[@jarrodpatterson4483]

Made me cry. Thank you John popper. Those kids loved you and will always remember what you did. God bless you.

[@declaneric]

The best part of this whole thing is that he had disabled kids up there on stage, and entertained JUST for them for a few. What a huge heart. LOVE that.

[@DavidB1984]

this was my fn JAM back in the day. I have distinct memories of hearing this song on the radio. good times.

[@jamessullenriot]

John Popper lost a lot of weight. He actually looks younger and better now than he did back in this video.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I saw them right around this time, when John was sitting through the shows. I think he’d messed up his knee, iirc.

[@marksherrick]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 after spending time in a wheelchair before they got big, he would occasionally sit here and there, but for this show in particular, there was a lot of sitting.

[@bigjay123]

Not good for a guy that sings and plays Harp .for a living.

[@marksherrick]

@@bigjay123 considering he had heart problems and nearly died at least once in the year following this video, I'd say its good he did. He hasnt lost much of a step since. Dude can still go these twenty some years later.

[@SpottedBullet]

A little nutty though...

[@namastecstar]

Mazzy Star's performance at this show was epic.

[@jeffk2526]

Man, did this video bring a tear(a lot of them) to my eye(s). I always loved the song, but the video was POWERFUL. Thank you!

[@miketaylor6694]

Thank you! I KNOW you'd LOVE "Regarding Steven." Beautiful, heavy song.

[@Borg1269]

He is singing like that LIVE! So clean!

[@thickasabrick2293]

Gotta love pachbels canon ... A piece of classical music that's been used to create hundreds of songs in rock, country, blues, pop. Then u slap in a catchy hook and u got a hit lol

[@davidbailey6397]

Jamming to the Grateful Dead has opened you up to a whole genre that’s just as big or bigger than any rock scene that erupted in the ‘90’s. Bands like Blues Traveler,Phish,Widespread Panic ,etc. gained huge followings back then and are still jamming to this day . They don’t care about radio play or anything like that. They do it the hard,old fashioned way: live performances . Congratulations ,you have found the golden treasure in the rock world of music . The legacy of the 1970’s classic rock.

[@ohsoedgy6888]

The chorus is a play on how many songs have parts that have similar melodies to the classical piece Canon in D by Pachabell

[@ladyshar42]

yeah, I've heard its a music theory masterpiece

[@lavinder11]

@@ladyshar42 It's in everything. I used to play in an orchestra and we'd make bets on the songs and TV commercial jingles that uses Canon in D.

[@tranurse]

It is a clever song. The more you listen to it, the more you figure out different things. Oh and go Jags!!

[@christineg8151]

If you haven't heard it yet, you should check out Rob Paravonian's Pachelbel rant. It's hilarious!

[@ohsoedgy6888]

@@tranurse Can’t wait for Trevor!

[@darinlogan8967]

Crash Burn is one of my favorite tunes that they do.🔥🔥🔥

[@craiger991gm]

I saw these guys live in Springville Utah at some city celebration. There were only about 1,000 people there but the band still gave it their all and played a full two set show for those who were lucky enough to be there. I was only about 20 feet from the stage and they were amazing, real musicians. One of my favorite concerts of all time and I have been to hunderds.

[@GuppyCzar]

This one gets me choked up, those kids faces. I'm gonna go get a tissue now.

[@allisonreed7682]

Same.

[@marievaleur7877]

The whole album Four is amazing!! So happy you find them!!

[@robertworkman1419]

If you want to see a surprise rapper, check out Matisyahu "King without a crown" live from Stubb's!

[@jhamilton1007]

"What in the Bone Thugs N' Harmony is going on here". 😆 That was funny.

[@papagriz33]

One of the most fun songs to sing of all time. If you can nail the bridge, it's such a great feeling lol.

[@kendragreene5953]

I loved this song so much as a child! Blessed to be able to hear this on the radio when it was out in 95. #90s baby

[@fizgig2016]

I love that this is Pachelbel's Canon. It's one of my favorite pieces of musical satire ever, and I'm a huge Weird Al fan.

[@joeyhyde4448]

"What in the Bone thugs and Harmony is going on here" I love it!!!! I love Blues Traveler!!! They put out some great underrated music...

[@O_Towne_Bear]

"The Mountains Win Again" - you will love it.

[@m3li55a5]

I forgot about this band completely. I only know a few of their songs, but the singer really does have a wonderful voice. They remind me a bit of Dave Matthew’s Band, who are great in live performances. If you haven’t reacted to them yet, I recommend check out Crush, #41, Ants Marching - or really any live song.

[@fayej6591]

DMB would be a whole née rabbit hole! I think what makes both these band so special is the diversity of instruments they use.

[@kevintrjohnson]

My college roommate looked and dressed like John Popper, and when we walked out of the theater in Joplin, MO, after seeing Blues Brothers 2000 in theaters (Blues Traveler had a cameo in it), some girls swarmed him screaming, "Blues Traveler!! It's Blues Traveler!!!!"

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

One of my favorite videos. This band is incredible & doing what they do for fundraising & children. John Popper is a genius harmonica player & he with his other band members make fantastic pieces. Thanks, Jamal.

[@TracyfromNC]

You're right ...this is a band to see live for the best!!!

[@jackndew2]

I saw this band for the first time in 1991 in a club in Breckenridge CO. while on a ski vacation. Never heard of them and thought they were so good. A few months later I see they have a song on the charts and thought I was lucky to see them in a small club setting before they got really big. Loved them ever since, great, great band.

[@carleriksen6168]

Glad you used the live version. Blues Traveler is incredible live. Thank you commenters for pointing out the Pachebal connection. I can't believe I never caught that.

[@dennisanderson7034]

One of the greatest songs. It is such a well written song all the way around.

[@Uninvited72]

I was lucky to see them at Red Rocks. Widespread opened. Fun was had.

[@BNeffDC]

100 Years has always been one of my favorites. Add that you your BT listening, Jam!

[@russellhoyt588]

I've known about this song pretty much since it was released, but this is the first time I've seen this particular performance of it. The way Popper turned around to play to those kids was amazing!

[@RayHicks-uz3qj]

I saw blues travelers do a free concert after a Washington Nationals Baseball game and they were 🔥 🔥 🔥, I loved growing up in the 90s

[@son_of_a_bob4761]

Imma sucker for this song love that harmonica solo

[@barbiemartino5620]

Popper is tight!

[@edwardhoover3727]

An added genius of this song is that John Popper uses the chord progression from Pachebel's Canon a chord progression used on so many popular songs that I can't even begin to name them. Plus it doesn't hurt that Popper is the Jimi Hendrix of the harmonica!

[@scottferrell2806]

That’s so awesome him singing to those kids like that! I’m disabled myself and I would have been so thrilled to see something like that as a kid!

[@robertstoner8244]

Yes this band is amazing in many ways. Great sounds. Love the singers different great sounding sounds ❤

[@chrisp7570]

John has stated in interviews that he has “perfect pitch”, meaning he can tell any note/chord just by hearing it.

[@johnwalsh1541]

Blues Traveler alum 1989 Nightingale bar,,,Sureslistic McCoys,,,Wetlands Preserve after that ,,,right up to playing with Jerry Garcia and the Dead,,,,,never saw this,,,crying at the moment really miss Bobby Sheehan 😢 💔 Johnny Popper is hard core ,love that man

[@armadillotoe]

I never knew what a harmonica could sound like until I heard him play it.

[@AL13NM]

Wow! So amazing to see those kids being put front stage and center and not hidden or forgotten!

[@jessii27star]

This is one of my all time favorite videos! Thank you so much! Working with children with a variety of disabilities, this one made my day!

[@THEREALBONGMAN]

Such an Amazing song, So reminds me of the good times in college and in the 90s. I worked in the DD community and special Olympics for 10years and seeing John Popper perform to those kids was very touching. Keep up the good work brother.

[@scottsabino2903]

Glad you found them!! I've been rocking with them since the beginning!! Got to see them in Boston!!

[@vintagepennies6899]

John Popper is a hero of mine. A true virtuoso. Saw them live only once but it was amazing.

[@tonedog6644]

Carolina Blues is one of Blues Travelers' great songs. You gotta reach to it. You won't be disappointed.

[@rpitt5066]

Im in Australia, and first heard of John Popper, around five or more years ago. It was, 'Lap dance'. I'm s lady, but I was too busy appreciating his musical talent to be offended. I was hungry for another great harp player. Junior Welles was my favourite. Blew my mind, watching him live, and would love to hear John Popper play live.

[@brucekirkpatrick3653]

@R Pitt. I got to back to the dressing room at the Golden Bear, in Huntington Beach, in the mid 60's, with Junior and his band. Fred Below, the drummer, really liked my enthusiasm. They proceeded to try to seriously embarass this suburban white boy, succeeded a bit. Fabulous! Junior, Buddy Guy, Doug the sax man, don't remember the bass player. One enchanting evening, like that song says.

[@rpitt5066]

@@brucekirkpatrick3653 The Chicago Blues All Stars came to Australia, accompanying Junior. I was just grateful to see the legend live.

[@ladyshar42]

oooh, knew this had to be coming! Such a great song.

[@BigDro1323]

Being but 6 when this song came out, it was one of the first songs before metal that actually blew me away. I still listen to it today. I’m 32 now. Great tune, man.

[@brianjohnston5325]

Hey Jamel! Glad to see you got to some more Blues Traveler. Check out “Brother John” by Blues Traveler. One of my favs! Check on Bela Fleck and the Flecktones when you get a chance

[@stevegarland296]

Yes! Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Now that is a deep rabbit hole. Anything on the Live Art album is a good starting point.

[@deltroid]

It is so enjoyable to watch you react to this. And I've always loved the song, and I know how to play it and stuff. There's honesty on what you do, so it's just pleasant to watch. Keep it up, brother! Thanks for sharing this!

[@joelronningen9930]

Concert for the Bridge School, one of Neil Young's kids went there, he created these as a fundraiser for the school. Lotta great artists performed.

[@Captainpigraven]

Glad to see you enjoying some Blues Traveler. They always put me in a good mood; even their lesser songs are still (mostly) entertaining. Another thing I like about them is that I've seen them on big tours to small local cook-out type concerts, and they've ALWAYS put in effort. This show was the Bridge School Benefit, where most artists came in and stripped down to acoutist-only performances. You get some really great and unique performances from these shows, and often from some extremely popular artists of the time. Within the music community, these were some of the shows performers loved most. A good cause mixed with a chance to publicly explore new formats for their tunes, etc. Because many of these shows were a Who's Who of musicians, many a musical friendship was started here.

[@brianfisher6165]

They are one of my all time favorite bands!!!👌🎵👍🎶✌️😎

[@gregr28]

I got to see them in concert once, front row. I almost caught a harmonica. It bounced off my palm and I couldn't close my hand fast enough. Dude almost took my knees out diving for it. I did get a guitar pick handed to me though, which was awesome!

[@leemcintyre3943]

You said it! This was cool to experience with the kids and everything!

[@Lizzypoohxo]

I have a drinking songs Playlist for the rare Saturdays that I get a bottle and throw all my cares away for the day. This song is on there more than once. Absolutely great!

[@tonyperez3920]

I like the episode that they appeared on, on the show Roseanne. This song is a jam.

[@melpoole7646]

That song always made me feel good. Now it makes me feel even better. Thanks for showing