Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Late Night with Conan O'Brien May 4, 1994

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

The unsung hero... the sound engineer on the TV studio set! Brilliant sound! :-)

[@nelson2503]

The sound quality of this live performance is simply awesome.

[@Chuckles..]

Incredible job by the sound production crew. I used to be a sound guy.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

The vocal harmonies are ethereal. I didn’t realize they were this good.

[@mrorionfan1]

Yes - this was SOOOO GOOOOD LIVE!!!!

[@SpinDoctor91]

Brad has such unique vocals

[@BrynnerAgassi]

Amazing and still in 2022 gives me chills

[@thomaskemer8109]

@@SpinDoctor91 perfect for this lovely tune

[@SpinDoctor91]

@@thomaskemer8109 I agree amazing performance 💯

[@MrMelvinSchlock]

That was verging on sacred. I listened to this just before I went into my favorite teriyaki restaurant. I went in and Naum greeted me. I asked how she was and through tears said her father in law died that morning. Her husband was in the back working hard on more orders. She put her hand over her heart and talked about his dad doing her best to keep it together. I couldn’t hold back the tears. I knew how she felt. It was a great moment. I think in a way this song helped soften me for the upcoming moment.

[@mratkovich]

This could be the cleanest live performance I’ve ever heard and it’s old audio

[@buzzkillington3840]

Not even close.

[@redadamearth]

"Old audio"? Dude, it's from 1994. There's perfect live performance sound and 4K picture quality from the 60's. You must be extremely young.

[@fastica]

@@redadamearth Yeah, there was stereo audio already in the 60s, and that's what we're using today so it's not like audio evolved. Well, with internet and audio compression we could even say that audio degraded.

[@gerggerggy7757]

This song makes me really miss being a kid. Brings back alot of good memories.

[@robready3690]

The harmony is heavenly.

[@mratkovich]

Can I just have the last minute of this recording play on a loop in my head for eternity

[@lexonskis]

Totally. So pretty and emotional.

[@blackstonepros]

I agree! That drop off doesn’t ever want to drop off. It’s one of a kind.

[@kenstamm9303]

maybe that makes us play it over. i agree. i think even bach would have thumbs upped it

[@AlohaBlade]

A special song and a special performance.

[@whiskeythrottle8680]

Words don’t do this song justice you can’t imagine as a boy with a terrible childhood this song and many others from this band saved me 🤘🏼❤️

[@jlaw5913]

Lyrics deintifintly could b better!!!

[@MrDavisjones]

I remember when I was young listening to this album every night on a Walkman I would hide under my pillow and try to escape life for a minute. Completely understand bro.

[@RFToob]

Excellent performance. Thank you. I find myself closing my eyes and floating and rocking, like soft wind through the tree tops. This song is angelic, powerful and deeply healing to me. And I hope they are to you, as well!

[@buzzkillington3840]

This song is literally stupid as fuq. If this is your savior, holy shit, you could look at anything and thank it...

[@FlatTireForHire]

I remember hearing it for the first time as a small town outsider and feeling less alone in the world.

[@randymarsh5088]

The vocals are absolutely chill inducing . Incredible performance .

[@mishastone]

the 90s, what an amazing moment in time

[@scottknode898]

I agree I am 35 almost 36 and grew up as a kid in 90s good memories with the music and movies and being able to enjoy being a kid playing outside before the over abundance of technology like texting, video visits etc took over.

[@PMurray2694]

An entire decade a moment? You possess needs that are special

[@MarielecarolinaCosta-ec2es]

Lkkkmmb

[@BruceLee-zd9bw]

Totally outstanding live performance of this now legendary song. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@danelf]

I remember the day after I watched this on Conan back in 1994, literally running to buy this CD. It's always amazing to hear how excited the audience gets when he introduces the band, right before they start to play.

[@erniemccracken2429]

Yeah I wonder if the audience on this show was always this excited for any kind of live music, or did the Crash Test Dummies just have a lot of their fans get tickets for Conan?

[@aarondavid5866]

canadians and friends haha

[@tonybp]

Love the bass line. The nostalgia hits hard, beautiful times.

[@daveteves]

Conan brought me here. That SiriusXM interview was hilarious!

[@owenclark5814]

Possibly the best live version of any song ever written

[@maDaleha65]

Give 'STEELTOWN' by Big Country - on the 'Without The Aid Of A Safety Net' tour a listen to........ THAT'S right up there too IMHO. ;-)

[@capsaiciiin]

hot take but fair enough

[@stevenernst2052]

One of the most underrated bands. Pure talent.

[@JDAfrica]

To remember, Crash Test Dummies came out at the same time as Nirvana … I bought their album immediately, as well as the first bootleg Dave Matthews. Their lyrics, sound and cover art was just so different.

[@johnhancock9249]

I remember this song, it came out right in my early 20’s. Those were the days. Hanging with friends and listening to alternive music as well as many other genres of music. Great song. I personally can mirror the 2nd two verses of this song to my life.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

God I miss the mid 90s.

[@thefonzkiss]

It’s not all about you, nerd!

[@killbilly9632]

Same here! Just a different time. We same age id say. I get the best vibes from that jam! What a time to been around to enjoy!

[@Greg_call]

Hold on, you'll be 55...60...65 soon. Life goes fast. Treasure the moments.

[@clarkpalace]

62 here! It’s ok for me. Lol!

[@sibsibs83]

amazing sound for a live performance

[@rob3040]

Dude this performance is amazing. The storytelling, the vocals, the harmonies. Stellar.

[@buzzkillington3840]

The lyrics are straight garbage though lol

[@steveblankenship1742]

This is the most 90s thing I've ever seen and it's beautiful

[@RFToob]

This was an exceptional time for very interesting music.

[@dawnbeasonmcguire]

Omg, I remember watching this as a senior in high school. Damn time flys

[@ttestates1]

He is such a unique voice. It's mesmerizing

[@PedalingDave]

One of those songs/bands I didn't appreciate enough when it was new. I really love and appreciate it now.

[@AndrewBoniface09]

I never noticed in the music video just now but Crash Test Dummies had a hot pianist.

[@vetechgrl2000]

One of my all time favorite bands! Never really got the recognition they deserved!!

[@johnready630]

That happened to a number of Canadian bands.

[@gmar7836]

Ellen's voice really brings this song together.

[@slyspy9819]

Yes it does

[@hanesstucco638]

She has help from another background vocalist on this rendition, not sure who that woman is but she certainly helps with the "ethereal" sound in this rendition that is not quite present in their official studio recorded version.

[@frederickchen5813]

@@hanesstucco638 Kathy Brown

[@shawn1928]

@gmar7836 she had the voice, and the looks...definitely a sight for sore eyes

[@TheTubeMeister]

I LOVE towards the end when the harmony fills in with AHHHHHH, AHHHHHHH. So nice!

[@kevinbuchanan67]

Didn't realize how much I liked this song till 20 something years later... kinda magical

[@melinda3413]

Ummm- can we say dedicated, and extremely talented musicians!?Whoa!

[@briggs179]

“Well pardon me mr PERFECT!!!”

[@marjol3in]

Absolutely!

[@mapexmurderer7249]

"I guess i forgot that you never ever make a mistaake😭" 😂 All i ever picture when i hear the harmony is Harry walking down the road with his thumb out lol

[@clebo99]

Such a great scene in that movie with this song.

[@MrTeddycozmik]

😅😅🙏

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Home. I'm WALKING HOME, Lloyd.

[@paulconnelly4050]

What a unique and incredible voice. Great song.

[@chriszilar3657]

I’ve always been impressed with their drummer too! He and the bass player are incredible rhythm section!

[@mike.bergman]

Vocals are excellent as is the tune! Super stuff from this band over the years, content and themes are so interesting!

[@lincthomas7178]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m

[@pierresnon-trudeau3822]

The harmony is beautiful - awesome job ❤️

[@TheTubeMeister]

I love how he smiles between each verse.

[@marjol3in]

Damn, he was so gorgeous

[@davehastings]

Canadian. They're awesome.

[@Outlawgirl1297]

He has nice eyebrows

[@michelledetroit5528]

Me too! He's delicious ❤!

[@cycles.unplugged_inc]

Me too

[@notdfue1987]

Wow sounds just like the album. Respect

[@couldyou4745]

Get better ears.

[@bearzdlc2172]

@@couldyou4745 dumbass

[@Mr.Trickster12]

The 90s man, what a time to be alive...

[@blackstonepros]

I think the real heroes are those two keyboardists. Transcendent vocals and chords that reach for the sky.

[@KOOLDAVE1953]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@marcinnsz]

Amazing live performance.. I can listen all day! (REPEAT 1 - ON)!

[@francescogerace6072]

Gran pezzo, quando uscì mi piacque al primo ascolto!

[@davidsirmon8425]

"1958. It's been traveling 22 years to get here. And now it's here. And it's either heads or tails, and you have to say. Call it"

[@1454LOU]

Beautiful harmonies. Beautiful Ellen!

[@stephanyblahey2476]

Hard to believe its been so long - the Crash Test Dummies from Winnipeg - a Canadian dream, on Conan, on Letterman; on a movie soundtrack - they did so well! And who doesn't love singing along?

[@gerggerggy7757]

And a great and iconic 90s movie it was.

[@jillschumacher1873]

I love how he shows his personality in this video.

[@rosaarriaga9560]

Me fascina esta canción ❤

[@maniak1768]

Even when I heard this song as a child for the first time, the weird mediant harmonies it uses totally amazed me. I had no idea about music back then, of course, but I knew there was something special about this song. These days I study (classical) music theory and mediant harmonies are the most normal thing in the world to me now, but this song still touches me. Chord progressions like these are used too infrequently in popular music. They really make this song stand out as much as the lyrics do.

[@copee2960]

A radio classic....brilliant song ....a song that takes you back to a moment ...good or bad....brilliant.....just brilliant.

[@rickyd121]

great harmonies

[@MasterTSayge]

I remember seeing this episode in 1994. My Favorite Year of my Life!!!! Everything was perfect!!!

[@maicojacksonzuero3627]

Ouçam essa música na velocidade 1,5. É top d+ rsrs

[@renankeraudren4840]

Le duo des 2 chanteuses est aussi une merveille .❤️❤️

[@aricohen616]

So beautiful to hear this after many years.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

In an interview later in life, Brad admitted the lyrics are all related to his own life experiences

[@diogeneslantern18]

Indeed! It's an incredibly poignant song. He is a brilliant songwriter.

[@rutinerad]

Each verse is about a different person that he heard or read about. Not really things he experienced.

[@pauld205]

The album is a masterpiece.

[@BrynnerAgassi]

The musicianship this band had especially playing live on tv, is remarkable. Not something many bands have ever pulled off. Let alone the harmony’s that took place. Amazing.

[@ia5662]

"oh, well, pardon me Mr. PERFECT! I guess I forgot that you never ever make a mistake!"

[@OGKush555]

saddle up, partner!

[@KevinBenecke]

I just love this song.

[@gustavogomesdossantos5599]

Excelente banda ótima musica perfeita saudades dessa época que não volta mais saudades

[@Binx75075]

this song came out when I was in 8th grade going into high school. Brings back some awesome memories.

[@Vortigan07]

Well, had I not been going through some Weird Al stuff yesterday, I might never have heard this but I must have listened to it 20 or 30 times since! It's amazing sometimes how songs are brought to your attention. Such a haunting hook and wonderful chord progression...and these harmony vocals here are incredible! I'll have to start getting into the rest of the band's music, see what else there is to find.

[@Karolinka15]

This song randomly came up on a Spotify playlist for me and I immediately ran to KZbin and played it on repeat I think 20+ times 😂 there’s something about this song man, I’m so happy I came accross it

[@timmerbilschaufforen]

How's it going?

[@BowensBlvd]

look into supermans song

[@kevinmagee8955]

I wished I had fallen in love with this song earlier in life, but I only listened to the full song about 8 months ago.. This song would have been perfect to sing for school talent shows or something

[@philafx82]

Incredible performance

[@juliemalmbergmacprpparaleg8472]

Love this haunting song.

[@calebellett]

"HARRY!, HARRY!"

[@benjybronk7718]

Pick it up in town, traded the sheepdog for it, 35 miles per gallon 😂😂😂

[@eega100]

I could listen to those backing vocals all day long.....best live song on the internet by far

[@Stones77]

One of my favs! Great performance. I’ve been a fan since their first album The Ghosts that Haunt Me!

[@clebo99]

Still one of the greatest songs ever.

[@Chriscst22]

An amazing performance! And eyebrows that just won’t quit! Ooo la la!

[@danielgamba3233]

Es envidiable esta vos tan hermosa

[@ridialsy4890]

Fantastique style fantastique voice vert fantastique composition

[@mrorionfan1]

SO GOOD LIVE - I WAS IMPRESSED!!!!

[@vintagevhsarchive]

April 5, 1994 Thanks!

[@gsadventures678]

Spectacular performance!

[@chriscummings6997]

Brilliant, brilliant. What a vocal!!!

[@dennisrediske6338]

WOW! I Love This Music and it is Performed So Well, Thank You CTD's

[@davideisenhower4443]

Great group..unique

[@stellacastillo1216]

Tengo mas de 60 y la volví a encontrar porque mi hijo de 31 la escuchaba un domingo a la tarde en su casa.

[@Tassiewatch]

I do hope the knowledge, experience from the sound/mix crew has been passed on to the next generation, perfection in capturing a live set.

[@morris619]

Absolutely love this outro btw wish it was on the single release version

[@sibsibs83]

awesome bass line

[@witko7239]

His voice sounds so natural in live and studio recording

[@bigJayCanada]

Absolutely Amazing. I WISH FOR THESE TIMES AGAIN 😢

[@jf007100]

Eles são fantásticos eu adoro esse tipo de música!!!!!!!!!!

[@growthandunderstanding]

I miss watching those first three years of Conan live.

[@MrMisuma]

She was a senior and I was a freshman - she came to my very first party ever. She was so pretty and I was a shy geek. For some reason she kissed me. This song was on during that kiss.

[@blackfishgaming7145]

I don’t know why, but this song brings me to tears.

[@mohammadrahman1862]

Simply Superb!

[@markzuck8486]

Once there was this kid who took a trip to Singapore and brought along his spray paint

[@MrKiely415]

Javier Bardem’s first career

[@texasgent4694]

Lol you're right, there definitely is a resemblance there

[@davidsirmon8425]

"1958. It's been traveling 22 years to get here. And now it's here. And it's either heads or tails, and you have to say. Call it"

[@Outlawgirl1297]

@@davidsirmon8425 my husband was born in 1958

[@stephenmorton8017]

Still a great tune. Very distinctive. Excellent lyrics.

[@ssfinman]

You really had to live through the 90s to understand this song.

[@KayAteChef]

I think a traumatic childhood would do in a pinch.

[@OGKush555]

or just straight up have experienced trauma, have a skin condition/body disfigurment or have a pentecostal family.

[@grzegorzl2373]

simple, positive and so wonderfully sung song .. 2022 still enjoys

[@simonesantini6277]

La canzone più magica in assoluto per me...immagino l'essere pesati tutti sulla stessa bilancia quando il mondo finirà..

[@clarkpalace]

Hi. Nov 4 , 2022. Great to visit the past.

[@JakHoff-u3q]

nice..loving it

[@gorka1354]

The song is in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4upnnRjlpV-p5Y 😎👍 nice day😁

[@valteridybax4744]

Simplesmente perfeito....