Descendents - Pep Talk

All - 1987
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[@Dork_Central]

Earlier this year, I traveled from California to Boulder, CO just to hear them play this song. It's always been my favorite Descendents song, but I knew they hadn't play it in years. I took a sign with me that said PEP TALK on it (to make sure they would see it) and kept it in my pocket the whole show. I endured the mosh pit at the very front of the stage, and at the beginning of each encore, I held up my sign. Milo mugged at it jokingly a few times, but at the end of the second encore, took my sign and said "This one's for the guy in the front." I got to sit onstage and see them play Pep Talk after 31 years of them not playing it, and it's probably the best moment I've ever had at a concert. (PS. Shoutout to Amy Dumas for letting me know that they had started playing Pep Talk again. Wouldn't have thought to go otherwise)

[@inkrisos7786]

that's so fucking epic

[@xXcoolio1Xx]

Awesome story!!

[@trevorlambert4226]

How do you know they hadn't played it in 31 years? I think it's unlikely they'd be able to play a song they hadn't played in 31 years. I was in a band, and I would forget how to play songs after only a couple of years.

[@Dork_Central]

@@trevorlambert4226 Because if you look at their Setlist.fm entry, the last time they played it before 2018 was in 1987. They had just started playing it again before the show I went to, but I wasn't sure if it was just a temporary addition to their setlist. Thankfully, they've been playing it at almost every show since.

[@michaelshields9087]

Dork Central I first time I saw the Descendents live was 95(?) I think for their Everything Sucks tour. They played a lot...and I mean a LOT of classics...now I could be wrong but I am almost positive they played Pep Talk...I was so stoked because after being a fan since the 80s as a teen they had temporarily (at the time) got back together and I swear it felt like they played EVERYTHING I could possibly want to hear them play. It was one of the best shows I’d ever gone to. I’ve seen them several times since then but that show was still probably their best and my favorite. Nothing beats being able to see a band who had broken up before discovering them and then getting to see them multiple times when thinking you’d NEVER see them when you first get into them and become obsessed with for many years after the fact. Legendary punk band and I say that with absolute zero hyperbole intended! Cheers, man!

[@andrewvallee5738]

it's insane how underrated this is, superb songwriting

[@brandoncantrell5789]

This got me through high school

[@MischeviousShenannigator]

I was going to comment that this takes me back to high school

[@ethanulrich8460]

It’s getting me through now

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

Stoninky Doinky Same here man

[@bobyqv2]

I had to watch a coffee ad before I could hear this descendents song, youtube is doing something right

[@keolamahelona5401]

Well, it's been 4 years since this comment, it's 2018 and KZbin is now advertising itself... oh, how things change.

[@MariaRamirez-nq4is]

Coffee *>AND

[@MischeviousShenannigator]

Hung out with Stephen Eggerton, Bill Stevenson, and Tony Lombardi a while back. Great people ALL around.

[@Ux7hfs9Fco4fkaakggaa]

Between this and "Ace," the Descendents definitely talked at least a few people off the ledge. Very positive song.

[@wafflehunteriii3697]

Saw them last night at the palace theater in st. Paul. Approximately 24 hours later and I'm single, so here we are.

[@antipoptarts]

My favorite punk band.

[@johnmarese1310]

Thank you Milo. I appreciate your strength 💪

[@SaladFingersSpoons]

You're the best and DON'T YOU FORGET IT!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelshields9087]

Salad Fingers quotes Descendents! Worlds collide and I can now die without regrets!

[@GlennS95]

I know it's not the same, but this song really helped me through my moving away. I'm 24 and am moving from Australia to the Uk and this helped me get through it even before the breakup happened

[@garypearn5886]

One of their finest & that's saying something. This & Cheer are soulful for broken hearts...

[@cultreader9751]

Oddly, though I love this song, I never much liked Cheer. Fan favorite status notwithstanding

[@tsubomi7462]

@@cultreader9751 cheer is one of their best songs imo

[@PeteNThat]

It's not the end of the world Since your baby left you It's gonna be okay You don't need her anyway You're looking around for someone to love So you don't have to face the world alone But give it some time and you might find That you're better off on your own Cause you could be dead right now You could be the stupidest thing in the world But you're not, look at what you've got And stop thinking about that girl You deserve the best, but it's up to you to get it Don't settle for less, you know you're gonna regret it It's not the end of the world Since your baby left you It's gonna be okay You don't need her anyway Watching the tube, moping around Might as well be six feet underground You're watching the game go by Waiting for the final score You got the beer commercials memorized So you've probably heard this before But this ain't the TV talking to you It's a friend who's gonna tell you what you can do You deserve the best, but it's up to you to get it Don't settle for less, you're the best and don't you forget it I know what you're thinking... you'll never find another And even if you did, well, you couldn't love her But out there somewhere is the person, place or thing That you need to make you believe in you It's not the end of the world Since your baby left you It's gonna be okay You can find something better anyway Just take your time. and you will find What your life requires Just take your time. and you will find What your heart desires Just take your time. and you will find You will find

[@dylanf3153]

This song saves lives.

[@realmackle]

Bought the CD today specifically for this awesome song

[@paulvanreesch2493]

Divorced six times, countless breakups... This song's always been there for me. Yeah!

[@theorupturetan4670]

This and I'm the one are definitely going to be playing a lot after my friend I had feelings for looks to have found herself a man. Fun fact: I first discovered how relatable these guys were through her so this seems a bit weird.

[@flip65515]

Karl Alvarez' playing is fuckin stellar on this track

[@CLUMMINGS]

awesome song from one of the best bands ever...thanks for posting

[@damian9220]

what a classic. The best skating days. 92 Honda and weed

[@quizarorobzaqu8558]

Drugs don't make you cool

[@michaelshields9087]

Quizaro Robzaqu I don’t see anybody anywhere claiming that drugs make anybody cool but thanks for the PSA there, Nancy Reagan!

[@Polandjl]

I got rejected and only listened to this song 200 times.

[@username6058]

LMAOOO

[@chesspunk489]

@@username6058 What's funny about that?

[@edwardsaravia]

same

[@ravenmirabella9908]

This song is my medication right now!!

[@blogobre]

Right.

[@NICKYG2X3.]

love this band.. used to travel away have them on my minidiskplayer ..

[@glenparey9382]

I like this release better than I don't wanna grow up and that one's a collectors item so is this one :) enjoy

[@sirplinko7449]

This is the only thing that's made me SMILE WIDELY after a breakup.

[@shevwreck2370]

Amen

[@r4b1d_r0b0t]

For me it was a DRI moshpit

[@Flyfishmissoulamt]

One of the best songs ever.

[@edr777]

Damn it...here I am again...thanks for twisting my heart up you selfish chic! Thanks Milo and the gang for helping remember that life goes on. ;)

[@yeehaw2671]

Damn I broke up with my girlfriend two months ago after dating for a year and a half. I still love her and this song is just what I needed

[@FillingtheVoidRevues]

I love this tune.

[@benji.b.6752]

best thing to hear after a break up. helps a lot!!!

[@russellayton6408]

Aww...sappy but kick ass as anything!! Love this shit.

[@therealheavyzee]

This song helps so much.

[@INVERNOrec]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER!

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

Descendents, get me through this one again

[@johnnymidnight2982]

Ya, I went through many breakups in my day, but the worst was when my baby momma got rid of our daughter and left me before she was born. It happened while I was on vacation to visit my parents and break the news. When I came home, I found out otherwise.

[@maxcatch]

Used to crank this song after breakups. Awesome.

[@bry12341000]

My girl from high school 9 years together broke up with me and can't lie it's hard to push forward but this song does really help

[@TheIllegalKind]

i love this song

[@whatupstalker]

I needed to hear this lol

[@sawbonesquad4876]

gonna listen to this any time i get rejected

[@allisooooooon]

it's a common occurrence over here, so i'm gonna steal that idea

[@rownicki01]

awesome song.

[@TheLarryburns84]

Thanks, Milo. just got rejected. this helps a lot

[@andygtmo]

You deserve the best! But it's up to you to get it!

[@TheIllegalKind]

favorite descendents at the moment

[@americanchauvinist1325]

My favorite South Bay band.

[@jamesashby38]

There from ohio

[@dal.890]

This came out in 1987? What the fuck... How am I just now hearing this...

[@SconsinJoe]

DESCENDENTS ARE THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AntiHeroLBC]

All the proof you need that punk is wholesome

[@brianhamlin8021]

🖤

[@pricklyphlox]

it's not the end of the world, but the sun has gone dim and the sky has gone black...

[@burrellhill]

So my high school girlfriend dumped me and this was the ultimate song! LOL \

[@andygtmo]

Burrell Hill the girl I thought was the love of my life, my soulmate just dumped me recently. You'd best believe I needed a Pep Talk!

[@dynaboyjl.4220]

but out there somewhere is a person place or thing that you need to make you believe in you

[@draculawolfman1502]

best record

[@H3DG3xC043]

YEAH!!!!

[@debaucheryofgod]

Wish that there wasn't a time in my life every year that this song wasn't THE FUCKING TRUTH. Fuck love.

[@David.22]

my best friend dedicated this song to me when my girlfriend broke up with me back in h/s. LOL

[@hidingfromhumans7964]

Yep………

[@j.pablobravo8643]

:')

[@andrewandrew8559]

The Mother Creator is Your friend. Hope your well.

[@H3DG3xC043]

"dont need her anyway, YEAH!!!!!!"

[@EvilEliNLV1]

NO!! ALL!!

[@bobbyh2o10]

No, ALL!

[@Herpetologisthero]

descendents love songs suck, they only make good music when it doesn't involve a girl

[@willytheklits]

what about HOPE sir???????????????

[@r4b1d_r0b0t]

Gayest comment ever

[@ravenmirabella9908]

This song is my medication right now!!