First listen to Butthole Surfers - Pepper (REACTION)

[@cometogether999]

Daniel: I like to figure out what the lyrics mean to me personally. Butthole Surfers: Good luck with that.

[@mavjimbo]

The band has already done the interpretation just listen and react as you wish

[@mavjimbo]

The lyrics came and anything you want it to mean

[@hah424]

People Who Died - The Jim Carroll Band is a similar vibe. Jim Carroll is a writer/poet who occasionally put his poems to music. The movie, Basketball Diaries, was based on Jim's life.

[@annjohnson994]

I'm 66 and my kids played it for me back then. Loved it from the first.

[@claudellis3008]

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Gibby Haynes is the son of actor Jerry Haynes, best known as Dallas-based children's TV host "Mr. Peppermint",

[@kendavis8046]

Daniel, for real. I graduated in 1982 from Trinity University in San Antonio. I knew Gibby, not well, but we ran in the same circles. He was captain of the basketball team in his senior year, and worked for one of the big accounting firms upon graduation. His father, Gibson Haynes II (Gibby was the III) had a long-running Saturday morning TV program here in Dallas/Ft Worth, his character being "Mr. Peppermint."

[@Buffalosabskis]

That is so cool. I always liked this band being born in 90. As a teen in the late 2000s I always went to "strange" rock from the past. If I was not so young I would have loved Woodstock 94 and maybe 99, but the other stuff going on was not what I'm about. My first concert was the original lineup of STP in the summer of 2000 with my older brother.

[@catlee3730]

Oh yeah! I saw them a number of times from 1983-1986. Partied with them after one show in '84. Great times! Still play their vinyl.

[@katarina_wikette]

Heard this song thanks to the Umbrella Academy. They have a great soundtrack. Thanks for making this video. Subscribing. Love to look at song meanings 💫

[@flyingcloud6776]

They came from the hardcore punk scene. I was in the front row of one of their concerts in the late 80's and that was... intense. They had a huge mosh pit in the front of the audience, of course. This song here came later, it always reminded me of Beck

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

They were something to behold were they not. The craziest most wild shows I’ve ever attended were the buttholes. Especially those early mid eighties shows in the punk clubs.

[@visaman]

The Buttholes played the Forum in Vancouver for two nights in January of 1994, on the same bill as Nirvana, it was quite an infamous concert, I wasn't there unfortunately, but Kurt offed himself 3 months later. The next year I saw Courtney Love & Hole at Lollapalooza.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@visaman I saw the Buttholes at a little state park in Massachusetts the Flaming lips and the Stone Temple pilots opened it was a great show. There was a pond and people were skinny dipping and it was generally a pretty wild day. It was the first and last concert they ever had there.

[@Yosef1952]

"The unfortunately named"...HA! I love it. Daniel, you are heading into strange and bizarre territory. Way cool. The Ramones are beckoning to you to come in deeper.

[@flibber123]

This song reminds me of rock songs like Jim Carroll Band's People Who Died. I'd call the subgenre "songs about people the singer knows". The main difference is that by the time this song came out, bass and drums were much more prominent in rock music.

[@brittonparnell2168]

Love that you’re checking out Butthole Surfers. I saw them several times in Austin back in the 80-90’s. They were definitely more of a live band than a recording band, and put on insane shows that were almost an attack on all of you senses. They’d incorporate loud music, tons of smoke, strobe lights. They would project film clips all the while, might be forward or backwards, or upside down. I remember clips from Charlie’s Angels, and even a sex change operation. I always loved Gibby’s way with words, how he could turn a phrase, and Paul’s guitar. You have to have an appreciation for the absurd to fully get the Surfers. Pepper was their probably only radio hit, but not their best song. Try Who Was In My Bed Last Night, Cough Syrup, John E Smoke, Eindhoven Chicken Masque, Goofy’s Concern, Sweat Loaf, Something, I Saw An Xray OF A Girl Passing Gas, The Annoying Song.

[@mikephalen3162]

OH YES!!!!!!! So great that you've tackled this one. I was put off by the band name at the time...until I heard "Pepper." This remains one of my favorite songs.

[@swaggindragon370]

The shame of life is another one of my favorites

[@becuzitsthere4484]

Saw these guys a couple of times in Ft. Worth in the 80s. Crazy awesome live shows. I was introduced to these shows by my friends one legged neighbor who would jump about with reckless abandon the whole time. We had fun. At both shows was "Mr. Peppermint" in the crowd. He had morning children shows and a humorous outfit, peppermint hat and cane, etc. I was told he was the father of one of the band members, Paul Leary I think. Other tunes from the Butthole Surfers for you. "Moving To Florida", "Barking Dogs", "Cough Syrup", "Jingle Of A Dogs Collar"

[@brittonparnell2168]

Mr Peppermint was Gibby’s dad

[@HollowGolem]

San Antonio represent!

[@jamescox4231]

The cool thing is Gibby‘s dad was a local kids entertainer, Mr. Peppermint. I watched him growing up in Dallas. Mr. P supported the band and went to a lot of shows. Props to Mr. P! You should watch the video. Erik (CHIPS) Estrada and homage to the JFK investigation.

[@mjkjelland13]

To get an idea of their "Insanity" check out "John E. Smoke"

[@kathyedleman633]

Try "Who was in my room last night " :)

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Yes the one I thought would be the most appropriate for a reaction. Their albums are just so experimental it’s hard to find a “song”

[@keithrichman6918]

What are doing? Chewing chocolate. Where’d you get it? Doggy dropped it!😁😁😁

[@Gunderson105]

"Who was in my room last night" and "Creep in the Cellar" are 2 of my favorites

[@georgewodicka4839]

I was traveling (or travelling to your British fans), trying to catch up on your downloads, and of course I am greeted warmly by the Butthole Surfers. I will enjoy the journey. Actually that doesn't sound right :)

[@sjfvet519us]

1) The album title is a reference to Jimi Hendrix's album Electric Lady Land, 2) Gibby Haynes had a side band called P. Johnny Depp played bass. They were also the band playing at The Viper Room when River Phoenix died, 3) at one time they had 2 drummers and some of their shows used strobe lights which caused some people to have epileptic seizures, 4) my favorite songs are 1) cover of American Woman, 2) 22 Going on 23, 3) I Saw an X-ray of a Woman Passing Gas, 4) Dancing Queen (P), and 5) Creep in The Cellar.

[@bryanforis1839]

When top heavy metel songs on any list just great

[@hah424]

This song came out 3 years after Beck's Loser. I find them similar using that lazy hip hop drumloop. Very effective and catchy.

[@rubbersole79]

I actually sang this at my old home towns bar after being absent from the locals for over 15 years. In this midwest, mostly country music loving area, people just looked on as if they were helpless to lend any assistance to me.

[@mavjimbo]

That's hilarious

[@theplanetruth]

This song blew me away when I heard it in the 90s. What blew me away next was hearing it was the BHS. I misheard the lyrics “they were all in love with dyin... as “they were all with Di and....” as in Princess Di.

[@L3onOfKings]

For years I thought it was 'they were all in love with Diane'

[@colinszakal3050]

Alternative music.....so many bands King gizzard and the lizard wizard Thee o sees Ty seagal

[@MrMike4017]

You need to react to "The jingle of a dogs collar" great song

[@RicoBurghFan]

Lots of backward dubs. Really interesting sound. Really one of their most "normal" songs. Such a unique band and I love their name!

[@floorman7076]

yeah, their weirdest album is "locust engineer machine" or something like that

[@4021971]

Now that you listened to this band, you should listen to Sonic Youth. Best band of the 80's and 90's.

[@mtnvalley9298]

I saw them twice. Atlanta and New York City. NYC show was crazy and highhhhhhenergy. Lots of slammin and I remember blowin' big doobs in the front row and then diving back into the pit. Tooo fun.

[@ThisbeandPyramus]

Loved this song back in the day

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Thanks Daniel. This was a real treat.

[@sidecardog5244]

Good old days of the Continental Club in early 80’s Austin (Hook Um Horns). Recommend Timbuk Three : Sample the Dog or Reverend Jack’s Roaming Cadillac Church.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Fascinating music. The video has great imagery 😉😎☮️

[@gabrieleflannery6504]

Not sure why I Iove this song, incredibly dark and real. Knew lots of people like that from High school, like an accident you can't look away from. Great song to sing in the car, then again so is " Here comes the Sun" ... so there's that. Guess it depends on what mood you're in.

[@nimbusco8956]

The Surfers are weirdos from Texas. If you want to check out some weirdos from Oklahoma, there are The Flaming Lips. “She Don’t Use Jelly” is from 1993, so about the same time as this one.

[@L3onOfKings]

Strangely, the final imagery of 'She Don't Use Jelly' video always looked like a butthole to me.

[@johnfoster5295]

With a name like Butthole Surfers is that album cover really weird? Back in the day I had this album and Independent Worm Saloon. If you want to check out more, I suggest Who Was In My Room Last Night from the latter album. They also has an album called Hairway To Steven. A play on the Led Zeppelin classic song. Crazy band but they had some good music.

[@damienparis5377]

wow...kudos to you for being brave enough to venture into this band's dark underworld....I do believe you are the only one on here that has done so....love this song but this is the only one I do like by them....and you LIKED it!....thanks mate....peace

[@simoncruise964]

You should react to "Jesus Built my Hotrod" by Ministry with Gibby Haynes on vocals, one of all time favourite songs.

[@colinszakal3050]

Parquet courts would be a good weird band Seen them live 3 times

[@kevinm4138]

Look up reaction to the classics Parquet courts.

[@JamesSavik]

They were all in love with dying, they were doing it in Texas Tommy played piano like a kid out in the rain And then he lost his leg in Dallas, he was dancing with a train They were all in love with dying They were drinking from a fountain That was pouring like an avalanche Coming down the mountain ______________ Luke: Is the dark side stronger? Yoda: No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Lourdes is good too. Also Moby, Extreme Ways😎❤️☮️

[@39thala]

Fun fact: Gibby Haynes' father, Jerry Haynes (Who Hosted a children's show in Dallas as Mr. Peppermint) was one of the first witnesses to go on local TV to report the Kennedy assassination.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

I love this song!

[@jameswilson8433]

Saw 'em in a double bill with Suicidal Tendencies. Great show! I was in a plaster cast from my toes to my gonads, so I couldn't play in the pit.

[@wallyboy6666]

:) :) :) :) Haven't watched the video yet - just got so EXCITED to see a Butthole Surfer song!!!

[@stephenulmer3781]

Love this!

[@Katehowe3010]

One seriously deranged assault of the senses, this band released some truly psychedelic albums in the eighties! Titles such as 'Rembrandt Pussy Horse', 'Locust Abortion Technician' and 'Hairway To Steven' (geddit), should give you some idea of their sheer perversity, and musical derangement! A truly kaleidoscopic mutation in excelsis, they were a band you needed to see live, and fortunately for me, i did back in '88!

[@rokkkrinn2793]

Big hit when it came out. I enjoyed it, but not enough to ever buy their records.

[@dougnelsin1480]

This song always reminds me of "Loser" by Beck.

[@cheesefrog646]

A really good introduction to the Surfers there, Daniel. You may want to check out their cover of Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man," it's also quite accessible. Most their stuff is not. I didn't understand them until I accidentally listened to them on acid, and they became one of my favorite artists after that. They also have a cover, sort of, of Black Sabbath's "Sweet Leaf" called "Sweat Loaf" that might be an interesting adventure for you.The Surfers are a very challenging band, incredibly creative, absurd, and psychedelic af.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Not an accessible band I’m sure they gave me brain damage. Lol

[@cheesefrog646]

@@Hartlor_Tayley They surely gave me brain damage! in all the right ways

[@CharlesDunkley]

This is one of those songs that pops into your head from time to time and gets stuck there until you have to just sit down and listen to it again. A really fun vibe. And a great intro into beginning to explore the more experimental and avante garde side of alternative rock. I hope you make your way over to Ween and to Akron/Family. They are 2 bands with very different sounds from each other but are bands that are eclectic and experimental musically and lyrically. For example, on their Quebec album Ween goes from songs about Zoloft, and Happy Colored Marbles, to Transdermal Celebration, and The Argus. And they pull off these wildly different musical sounds and journeys effortlessly. And each Akron/Family album is it's own unique vibe and journey. And Ween and Akron/Family are just 2 bands that move to their own beats. You have the Flaming Lips, and Listener. And then there's the solo work of John Frusciante, the guitarist from RHCP, that is itself quite an experience.

[@catserver8577]

Always loved the song, never could tell people though, without saying the words Butthole Surfers, lol. Welcome to the club. "No seriously, it's a really good song.". If you like this kind of kind of kaleidoscope-sounding song, I recommend Kiss Them For Me by Siouxsie and the Banshees. It's a late-in-career song, it's very different like this one from around the same time, and it has a heart wrenching backstory (it's another song about Jayne Mansfield's untimely death, there were several over the years).

[@bemused9522]

Wow, I never heard this, but there are definitely parts that remind me of Beck's "Loser".... Wonder if he was super fan, sampled it, or his song was an homage? Strange...I will have to look into that.

[@flyingcloud6776]

Beck's Loser came out 2 years earlier

[@mavjimbo]

Bands always have influences from other musicians

[@aagesen4]

Dracula From Houston is my favorite Butthole Surfers song

[@hopebgood]

I saw both Pink Floyd and the Butthole Surfers live. I know who I preferred. The Butthole Surfers.

[@4021971]

I've seen them live and this song doesn't do justice to their theatrics and visuals. Their early music is very weird and crazy. Way ahead of their time or any time. Nothing like them playing live today.

[@クリススクワイヤー]

Good morning Daniel.Cancer sergery is over.これからまた宜しくね🎵

[@wallyboy6666]

♡ Sending warm, positive thoughts & prayers. Take care & kick back at that cancer hard! ♡

[@クリススクワイヤー]

ありがとー😭

[@MrPboys1]

Locust abortion technician is one of those perfect albums love the early acid filled days of this band

[@escabasket153]

Man, I know it’s just nostalgia speaking, but I really do miss the 90’s.

[@diamondk1o187]

I was always partial to "Whatever" it was on the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack.

[@dennytate26]

If you want just a fun song from the Butthole Surfers then check out their version of the old 70s cartoon Underdog theme

[@memcmac]

I think you would like “A Jingle Of A Dog’s Collar” from this album and try a speed metal track by Ministry “Jesus Built My Hotrod” with Gibby Haynes on vocals

[@fenderfox5080]

Another band you might like is Crash Test Dummies mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm. That's the song name lol

[@charlesklein1224]

You need to check out, who was in my room lastnight great rocker.

[@mkwilson1394]

Hey man! I saw the Little Feat record you recently received - if you're looking for some awesome southern rock/blues, check out a live recording of 'Waiting for Columbus". I think it's the best jam band you've never listened to! And if you're up for some more Steely Dan, listen to 'Your Gold Teeth' and 'Your Gold Teeth 2'. I'd love to hear you talk about how many ways you can interpret the "throw out your gold teeth" line.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

It was great to see when they finally got this hit. I’ve seen them at least a dozen times in the eighties. Their live shows were insane and fun. This song isn’t really typical of their work if anything is typical. I’ll have get to you on other song recommendations. I have their early albums but don’t know the names of their songs. The local paper used to refer to them as the BH surfers. Lol they weren’t a hardcore band they were a Freakout band. Very fun live. Their albums are very experimental.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

This is a rocker and is ok for reaction. Their albums are very weird and crazy with normalish songs smattered about. Maybe try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXO5oGiGedWJaNE

[@159awi]

Weird name but a good tune.

[@murdockreviews]

Hm, where are you heading Daniel? Next up Ween? Beck? The Melvins?

[@39thala]

Gibby Haynes' father, Jerry Haines' was probably just as famous for his vulgar humor and 'super' filthy mouth. If Gibby had anything to do with the name of the band, you'd understand how they could possibly come up with a name like "Butthole Surfers", lol. And Jerry was the host of a children's show in Dallas as Mr. Peppermint. He was crazy character indeed, lol!

[@johnliller]

Check out 'I Saw An Xray Of A Girl Passing Gas'.

[@scottfrench4139]

Everyone does "Pepper" or "Who Was in My Room Last Night." This is way underground stuff; don't go for the pop "hits." Check out "Cherub" from "Psychic ... Powerless ... Another Man's Sac"; "Sweatloaf," "Graveyard" (both versions), "Kuntz" and "22 Going on 23" from "Locust Abortion Technician; and "Jimi" from "Hairway to Steven." The greatest damaged psychedelia,

[@submandave1125]

Hopefully you caught the joke of the album name. ElectricLarryLand is a take off on the Hendrix album Electric Lady Land.

[@theheepster]

Sometimes you just have to endure it. Not my cup of coffee.

[@maruad7577]

Hmmm... interesting and good even though I can identify at least one rift that appears to have been borrowed from Manfred Mann's "Eyes of Nostradomus".

[@Yaktahbay]

Gonna just post, without any research, that I only know of that as an Al Stewart song. Now to go and check for a MM track...

[@ogmandog]

Check out Goofys Concern. You will know exactly what there tryin to say. Explore the band called ......The Butthole Surfers!!!!

[@BClarke]

If you’re enjoying this kind of absurdism, it might be worth checking out the Flaming Lips too.

[@victormora5880]

Hi,please react to Freddie Mercury and Monserrat Caballé (Rock-Opera)

[@Jim73]

the 90s was full of ironic anti-consumerism. (see: Nirvana) You and yours should also be anti-consumerist and rebellion.

[@markdrechsler5660]

Isn’t Beck’s “Loser” a knockoff of this???

[@calvinwboaz7085]

It is only an unfortunate name to those who are surfers and are buttholes. Also check out Who Was In My Room Last Night?

[@philipbuchan6420]

If you're interested in BHS you might be interested in Ween.

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Backwards guitar put tapec8n backwards wallaxecho comes out first its india raga

[@lisamayreed6399]

Reminds me of beck....hmmmm?

[@robertheckman8013]

Not my cup of tea but I did enjoy listening to it (but just once)

[@theplanetruth]

Hahahaha

[@colinszakal3050]

Ok who was 1st ...beck's song loser or this song?

[@bigmanpigman3436]

you are just half a step away from Pere Ubu

[@Pcrimson1]

Personally, I liked this when it came out, but couldn't get into the band as a whole. Also, Beck's Loser came out 2 years before this. IMO, it's kind of a rip-off even the concept, Jim Carroll's Thoseare People Who Died.. Just my opinion.