Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, Arsenio Hall May 19, 1994

Arsenio Hall May 19, 1994
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm (Scott Bell)
Afternoons & Coffeespoons

[@defmarsh55]

2024 anyone?

[@fastica]

2025 here, sorry.

[@user-ei3ux6gt3s]

@@fastica we know you are lying... there is no way we are getting to 2525

[@2760ade]

@@user-ei3ux6gt3s We will....just!

[@Arslan-rc3iu]

Hello🤘👍2024

[@lexanderl4427]

Me

[@benewgillian6823]

Miss the 90's so bad ... And you ? Brothers and sisters from my generation..

[@justinroden2148]

last decent decade especially in merica haha

[@antonvanschalkwyk2570]

Preach

[@tylerdurden5547]

when they finally build a time machine but it can only go back to the 90's. who's on board?

[@jimcudasnyder]

Present and accounted for!

[@alysonnance-orr777]

I'm in, please!!! Just revisited The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead...oh Shit!!! Is this about "Orange Man Bad"????😎

[@marjol3in]

I am for sure

[@ZadelChannel]

Yo!!

[@konstantincherkasskiy5562]

Я :-)

[@StrawberrySunday212]

still sounds amazing in 2022 and still gives me goosebumps.

[@angematapi]

Aquí 2022 recordando mi papá

[@excavatoree]

2023 too.

[@abaneyone]

It'll always sound amazing.

[@backyardboogiewoogie]

That bass line is unreal

[@adambradley2605]

That whole album, the bass is my favorite part. I know all the base lines like they are secondary melodies. Brilliant stuff.

[@spitzer1113]

Just found this video, and yes that bass line pops and is spot on.

[@JoelBryant1960]

The chord changes and the melody alone make this a masterpiece. Makes my neck hairs stand up. Love this song

[@GoLions67]

What???? They sound like the cd???? Ohh that’s right they have talent!

[@taraangel6221]

Brad has a wonderful and unique voice, so perfect :)

[@poolworld1]

Agreed and sadley missed by us all. RIP Brad

[@Islamsafarov]

poolworld1 what the fuck u talking about? He ain’t dead!

[@poolworld1]

Islam Safarov he fucking is dead, died fucking years ago.

[@Islamsafarov]

poolworld1 he ain’t fucking dead. He’s 54 now and he still is an active performer. Check ur fucking notes...

[@poolworld1]

Islam Safarov the orininal singer who sang this died a few years back, they still perform with a new singer, and that is who you're thinking of. You're the one getting confused here, he's fucking dead, get over it. Fuck

[@victormontano7148]

That chorus at the end is timeless!.

[@juvic77]

A masterpiece of music...pure surrealism.

[@matthewcombs9059]

You got cant underestimate the bass grove in this song! He was killing it

[@mikaellavrell]

Fantastic playing all around but especially from the basist.

[@mauricemorning]

Among the many brilliant things about this album the best to me is the bass and drum combo. I am a bass player and absolutely love the way this guy plays but if I were a drummer I would not be able to resist playing along with the entire album.

[@uprightchoppers]

I'm a bass player and I Love this groove :-)

[@goodfella8572]

Couldn't agree more!

[@francojr.9234]

Bass and Drummer are outstanding!

[@VelvetViolator]

After almost 30 years it's still a great tune (AND album) !!!

[@alexmaudit]

2020 and i'm still here. Thank you for this lovely music.

[@xxxilenooo]

Mmmnm....mmmmm..mmmm!!!!

[@wiaanlr2019]

2021...

[@freddablackburn5591]

I taught my kids sons to dance to them

[@marcosgorena5577]

2022

[@ncfo20]

2023. Keep it going future viewers!

[@lightningfirst689]

I love Brad's facial expressions after some of his lines. As if to say, "Yeah, I pronounce words weird. Got a problem with that?"

[@Makilock1]

He has the coolest deepest voice! 🖤

[@frizzlefrap]

freakin' love this song ------------- simple and pleasing ----------- love it when the lead singer and keyboard player do their duets ---------- over 25 years old already ------------- time flies!

[@Sandy_Rosenthal]

The group changed the words for the Arsenio Hall gig. Instead of the boy and the church floor, it was a story about tonsils. Still a beautiful piece of work.

[@JuanCarlosCanoofficial]

Thank you I was wondering about that😊

[@janschwaltzbauer8023]

It's an alternative verse that Brad use to sing sometimes instead of the recorded one

[@TheTubeMeister]

I love that they're Canadian. They played at the theatre 5 mins from me in Chatham last year. Wish I would've went.

[@melissastorms5916]

I some reason loved this as a kid

[@txkid123]

Me too! I was already in my 20’s when this song came out. It’s a very kind and sweet song that speaks for kids who know they’re different and trying to find their way.

[@mitchagp1]

I love this song. Brings me back to a great time in my life.

[@Zen36977]

This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song is a gem. Amazing lyrics….harmonious vocals….music could be my favorite aspect of their sound. So unique.

[@mikeguitar6521]

God I miss the 90s pure music at its best

[@pokkol]

2021, 4am. Yea.

[@nate7040]

2024, 4:35am. Yea.

[@MattTheGuitarGuy]

Back when pop music required musical skill and talent, and was appreciated by the masses!

[@fgbowen]

yes - agreed. 100%

[@charlie5thumbs351]

Talent? What's that?

[@marjolein6391]

Amen!

[@MisterWin]

Matt Stottmann OK boomer

[@Humblemumble7]

Hahahahahah!! NO, Just no! Hahaha

[@yuriylozhkin8476]

Первый раз услышал в 2003 году. Спустя двадцать лет остаётся шедевром. Проверка временем пройдена!!!

[@Arslan-rc3iu]

🤟🤟👍👍

[@shaynecross7860]

Fucking LOVE It!!!! Brad and Ellen you compliment each other. Backed by a highly talented musicians, great music guys!!!

[@geet77777]

I remembered this on the radio when I was about 6, then I heard it in my favorite comedy" dumb n dumber". now as an old guy I have rediscovered this band and I am obsessed. Great performers. I hope they live in cool houses and feel good.

[@BlueZaphiro]

Comentario en español! Cuando aún los cantantes eran compositores y te presentaban su arte con mucha dedicación, realmente cantaban. Cero autotune, solo talento de verdad. Me encanta la voz grave de Brad Roberts, es muy poderosa. La escuché y me fascinó. Escuché muchas de sus canciones, revisé su discografia y quede encantada. Muy buena música de los 90's que trasciende. Y pasarán décadas y este tipo de música será clásica!! 💜👌🏼

[@alexmania1233]

Exactamente, talento puro, deberías de leer también la biografía de Amy Winehouse, muy interesante!

[@manuz508]

Leyendo comentarios me encuentro con uno que es lo mismo que pienso... Antes como ahora, en un grupo la voz es lo primordial y si en un concierto se va la luz!!???!??!?!?!' pues seria un desastre con tanto autotune y demás efectos que le agregan hoy en dia. A Brad le das una guitarra y te canta igual (Sin reverb ni amplificación) pero seguro que sonará igual.

[@jorgedeltiempo]

Este señor tenía un timbre que con el aire armónico y folky suena descomunal. Me he acordado de este grupo por la voz.. Mientras escuchaba a type o negative.. Poco tienen que ver, pero ambos cantantes tenían unas cualidades y una sonoridad única o muy peculiar.. A gustos.. Dese luego.. Buenísimos los dummies

[@vrukasovizky4360]

Aún tengo el cassette 1993 🇵🇪

[@isaaccoss5190]

Y se ve que tocaban con tanto gusto!! Tuvimos la dicha de vivir esa época!

[@enriquediaz7135]

At that time I was going through difficult situations in my life, but that song gave me happiness. I didn't know what it was about ... but that didn't matter, I was glad to hear it. I love this song. Bogota Colombia.

[@ovisatma]

my god they sound fantastic live.

[@shawnrekiel7186]

Never understood why "afternoons and coffee spoons" failed as a follow-up single. It was catchy as hell.

[@uprightchoppers]

It's my favorite

@@uprightchoppers it's my favorite too.

[@Badvirtueproductions]

I honestly think it was because it was too smart lyrically. In the days of the caveman could've charted higher, I think, haha

[@kristinanicole6778]

I think crash test dummies were underrated in general

[@DirkVaughan]

I think part of it has to do with the fact that, "afternoons and coffee spoons" was never to my knowledge in any big movies like this one was (Dumb & Dumber).

[@sjh9173]

Such a brilliant and well crafted song.

[@carlosandresospina8043]

...Siémpre será un clásico...su voz inigualable...saludos desde Cali Colombia!!

[@simonecascione2305]

Ospina come il portiere del Napoli! Forza Napoli! Da Italia

[@mottahead6464]

Tried to sing once. Couldn't speak for days after.

[@goldilox7653]

This is the only song I know I can sing.

[@calebcascio1768]

Check out my cover on my KZbin channel

[@joey0988]

When music was real.

[@UndercoverRat]

Music will always be real. You are just old and angry.

[@speedyaraujo766]

reggaeton and trap not exist

[@patricklauer4452]

@@UndercoverRat exactly

[@UndercoverRat]

@@daveydudely9954 @davey dudely Anything that makes sound is a tool for making music. It doesn't define if you have heart or not. If you don't like the pop music of today that's fine. There is so much to discover that isn't in the mainstream.

[@marcob4630]

Somewhat very original : a timeless masterpiece !

[@jasontedesco3154]

Back when late night shows had real talent on them.

[@JamelArif]

Except for the host

[@tinydancer36]

Thank you Canada for the Crash Test Dummies!!

[@murphyzlaw]

I still love this song.

[@mr.anderson1287]

Badass bass-baritone voice, brad roberts and ellen reid's voice compliment each others nicely.

[@carlostolosa8757]

Simplemente Perfecto, sublime!

[@valentinoashley401]

I don’t care what anybody says best song ever

[@josephpasquarella878]

Take me back to the 90s

[@nicholaswink1861]

Still love it love the bass guitar and how it all just blends together one of those songs I hope live forever

[@planetphatness]

It’s a fret less, they have a unique sound.

[@keinname629]

Doesn't look like a fretless - still great playing/beautiful sound!

[@chargree]

Its this mix at the Arsenio Show. It kinda baffles me when bands and/or the venues(shows) do not maximize the mixes at their board. You can hear ALOT of missed opportunities over the years with alot of bands. This is one of the examples of how GOOD these performances and mixes can be. The mix on the rooftop performance by the Beatles was finally maximized a few years back when they released the official video for one of the songs(Dont Let Me Down) here on KZbin. The mix is not as good as this one, but it is about as good as you could hope for with an almost 50 year old recording. Even though the most popular act of all time was being recorded, they didnt have access to the very best equipment in the world at that time(whether by hook, crook, or pinch), believe it or not.

[@GuitareSansBlaBla]

Magnifique, quelle atmosphère ! Super à jouer à la guitare acoustique et à chanter

[@mikekinsella001]

one of Canadas greatest exports A masterpiece of music...pure surrealism. "essa música eh boa ainda mais' na voz desse cantor! mmm mmm

[@jacson496]

woww we dont see sweet songs like that today...

[@lucianamaria6091]

Rri

[@XXODD1982]

Yes we do, they are just shrouded by more garbage

[@TurboLemon]

This song was a novelty for a lot of people but it's actually pretty dark and deep. I think it's about child abuse and the chorus reflects the kids keeping their mouths shut about it (or making up different stories to explain it). However, I could just be reading WAYYYYY into it. Lol

[@mattmenzies8135]

It’s about childhood trauma and embarrassment. You’re close though 😊

[@Kevin-dj3ht]

Seoul Korea 2019.... This song reminds me of travel memory at County Sligo in Ireland 1995... while I was driving Hertz Car from Dublin ,listening from Radio FM.. and I bought CD in Tower record London ,,still I keep it,,

[@marceloandre2218]

Apaixonado por essa música! 😍

[@lorenzosegatta4031]

Of course this is a masterpiece too

[@sirarthurfiggis]

lmao I'd never heard the tonsil verse before. That's the greatest thing anyone has ever written

[@scoopdeloops]

The 90's were amazing

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

Rythm section is awesome...as is the whole band!

[@johntavenner1379]

What a great time for music and such a great band... vocals, harmony, bass. Brad Roberts has one of the most distinct and iconic voices ever.

[@elviabarbarasanchezmoran7250]

¡que voz! 💚 ❤😊

[@alessandrotrancoso56]

Um controle de voz incrível, muito bom. Delícia de canção.

[@FormulaMonte]

The bass is mic-ed so great on the second song! If you're someone who can figure out songs by ear here's a great resource lol

[@carvinblack]

Usually Bass is DI.

[@therover4141]

@@carvinblack I guess it depends on the bass player and the band or the venue. Every bass player I've ever known won't stare 800 watt stacked cab right behind them there may be a direct input from the cab to the PA somewhere but I guarantee you that bass players got something behind him he's listening to. Honestly the bass player's the only one that has a little bit of free rein in this song I just uploaded a rough draft version of me doing this song and the guitar pretty straightforward not a lot of room for any type of improvising it's pretty much driving the Rhythm with the piano and also did upload a good enough final version of the B side of this single Superman song anybody gives a s*** and wants to hear somebody that can't f****** sing play and sing it in their living room it's on my Channel with the rest of my living room guitar player crap. My days of dreaming of forming a band and touring and making it big or long behind me.

[@No-jp5mu]

30 years on and still brilliant

[@cristianpereira1907]

Es un deleite, osea un placer del ánimo y de los sentidos... Y que mejor aún oírla con audífonos y los ojos cerrados... 🎶 Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm...🎶 Y es un grande Brad con su voz bajo-barítono 🤙🏼

[@sergioluizschio569]

Eu sempre gostei muito de escutar esta música mas quando entendi a letra, e o seu significado, passei a gostar ainda mais! OBRIGADO!

[@sdleon1]

Thinking about everything I lost in my Life…my father, my mother, my grandma, my pets…this song talks about evrything. This song is about Life….everyone’s life

[@declanmcdermott]

I bought this amazing bands first two albums back in the day and that was the end, For some reason I checked them out again last week and done some decent research into them, Thanks to you Bacchus, I have stumbled upon many of their live material, I liked them very much in the 90's, I am now trying to track down everything they have done, By the way, How gorgeous is Ellen Reid ?? Thanks for the huge work you do in bringing these underrated geniuses to the masses, Thankyou again Bacchus

[@salamwati9281]

90s is still good era..$10 bucks gets u a movie ticket..meal & transport..$20 more than enough to bring a gal out on a date.😉

[@viviennedearlove5426]

Yup and still love this song❤❤❤

[@jhosmanelivelasquez6106]

2021, still I'm here

[@jeremygush3342]

2021 BABY what a voice.

[@2628olga]

Quem gosta dessa música é principalmente dessa voz eu adoro

[@fabianoaparecido7982]

Eu🙋‍♂️

[@valentinoashley401]

I so badly wish we had the heart and soul like during the 90s With the music and love and appreciation for everyone..

[@MrSantiagoospina]

Me encanta esta cancion me fascina

[@iraildeira6984]

A mais linda voz que já ouvi , amo demais.

[@2628olga]

Concordo que voz linda

[@joaocarloscarlos7814]

Música linda timbre de voz insubstituível

[@rickterry8991]

Awesome song and group. I miss arsenio too

[@yaninesta3245]

Nov 11th,2022 still hear this song 🥰

[@orafaalbuquerque1980]

This is a great great song!!!

[@Alexander3487]

Hahaha I had never heard this alternative version. I love that new story, I think it's the most bizarre of the four! 😀

[@OneHourShower]

What do you think prompted that story?

[@Alexander3487]

@@OneHourShower just like in the three original stories, it was something that happened to him or someone he knew.

[@Steppeponytail]

2023 here. I wonder if they opted for the changed 3rd verse because some American viewers might have been super uncomfortable with the fact that in the original song it is pretty obvious that the kid in the story was not on board with his weird Pentecostal parents.

[@luizhenriquedossantos7571]

Vozeirão da hora

[@VultCult]

Great performances. I really like the bass and harmonica playing on the 2nd number.

[@mikeevarron8714]

Very fun indeed

[@tonywoodfield9986]

Holy shit! That is the best iv heard any band/song being played live ever! That was amazing and I'm not really a fan at all but this is great

[@realtimecartravel]

2:00 - -what a nice bridge with female backing vocal

[@schnorpel]

Once there was this girl who swore that one day she would be a figure skating champion...

[@damianfonta9042]

Es un temon... la versión de estudio me encanta como suena los instrumentos en especial la batería... muy natural... los coros. Una joyita

[@caseroal1820]

Maravilloso recuerdo

[@BreannaBrenko]

the tonsil verse!! this song is incredible

[@theboftlady5022]

As a Survivor of child abuse, this song hits hard. Tears whenever I hear it, even all these years later.😪❤💯

[@Glat64]

Wow ... me too

[@tylerspunucious7420]

It's got nothing to do with that

[@Dismembering_Man]

@@tylerspunucious7420 yeah I’m a bit confused

[@jenwombatexcelsior]

Well, Brad said in a few interviews it's about outcasts, that's what ties all the lil composite stories. I think once you suffer through child abuse, you do feel like an outsider. "One kid had it worse than that"....I'm sure that's the lyric that strikes a chord with folks. Back in the 90s, DV was just getting into the public eye/getting talked about regularly.....so it make sense, for sure.

[@adm1nistration]

*hugs * Hmmmmmm Hmmmm Hmmmm hmmmmm

[@perlareynafloresrosas5565]

gracias por compartir ese hermoso tema de los 90s

[@edinaldofelix6923]

Musicaço!!!!!!

[@MayaRaimondo]

2019 anyone?

[@marjolein6391]

Yes! Do you know what he is singing in 2:22 ?

[@brandonnawrocki9004]

@@marjolein6391 Something about a boy wanting keep his tonsils in a jar and then his mom throwing them away...lol strange but I think it fits the song as none of the versus are linked to each other.

[@jaymartin8614]

August 2019

[@translationoftruestories1618]

3 сeptember 2019, Siberia. Still listening good music.

[@Goerup]

More of this, anytime :)

[@LastButNotLeask]

one of Canadas greatest exports

[@vctr8832]

and Rush on number two

[@AP02112]

@@vctr8832 Rush is number 1

[@johnharvey4496]

never forget Rush please RIP Neil

[@joelderek33]

Hip

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

Plenty of great bands out of Canada!! To many to list here.

[@FrankB69]

Man I miss the 90s

[@jbrtlm4]

October 2019 and still rocking 🤙

[@davidloganguest9662]

I remember seeing a couple of different live versions of this, still love this song

[@silvaniachaves3249]

Essa música é muito legal !!!

[@amandahatfield2162]

I love this Man!!!! Very much

[@jacquelineaaraya5338]

Clásico un temaso que vos imprecionante

[@profesormarcelo1]

Este hombre ilumina el camino a seguir.. this man is iluminate the rouds to goin.

[@maximilianorodriguez5802]

Me encanta esta canción es hermosa😎

[@matts3896]

2022. Still feel it.

[@McFieldy16]

idk im born in 93' but i consider this is my first song i can remember from my childhood

[@gimmedataids]

Great song, hilarious singing voice

[@ns3429]

One of the best songs of all times