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Reaction to Blues Traveler song Hook.The American band perform this unusual number with teasing lyrics.
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[@scottderechinsky9896]

Such a great one. The song is literally about writing a song about nothing but singing with inflection with a good hook. And John Popper is the greatest harmonica player in the World.

[@BigOSully]

great singer, no where near the greatest harmonica player. very repetitive plays the same leads every song

[@scottderechinsky9896]

@@BigOSully The best harmonica player I've ever heard.

[@BigOSully]

@@scottderechinsky9896 checkout Jason Ricci

[@LeskoBrandon2x]

@@BigOSully I mean… if he’s not the best, he’s at least somewhere “near” the best.

[@swarlesbarkely2449]

Nah, he his certainly the best. Repetitive? Listen closer.

[@ronbecker7939]

It’s about art selling out for the buck. The existential struggle that artists face. Incredible song!

[@royengler473]

When John Popper was a kid in Lawrenceville, NJ, before his voice changed into the remarkable instrument it became, he used to come to me in Princeton for trumpet lessons. He NEVER had a lesson ready on the trumpet, but ALWAYS had something new to show me on the harmonica. His enthusiasm was a joy! I remember going to the piano and showing him what a twelve-bar blues was… Musically, Hook has the same harmonic structure as the Pachelbel Canon in D. Check it out!

[@wreck_ignition7847]

The best trolling song ever made. He literally tells you how the song is going to make you feel as you’re feeling it. Popper told you that you would dig deep into what the “hook” symbolized when he started the song with “It doesn't matter what I say So long as I sing with inflection That makes you feel I'll convey Some inner truth or vast reflection” The “hook” is slang for chorus. But I've said nothing so far

[@declaneric]

The most insane part of this is he does a long, blistering fast harmonica solo, and then shoots right into the fastest, most difficult lyrics. The lungs and breath control are incredible. And Popper is indeed among the elite of the elite world class harmonica players. Very few on the planet can keep up with his virtuoso ability.

[@vasekvi]

That must be why at the end of the harmonica part he said suck it in because he needed to catch his breath

[@peterbrown6022]

Popper is like the Jimi Hendrix of Harmonica. Have seen him live many times! Amazing!

[@cej7519]

They are just trolling the listener. Saying “hey, this song is about nothing, but you will love this song because I’m singing with feeling and it has a really catchy hook.”

[@LetholdusKaspyr]

I don't see it as trolling, so much as commentary on pop music. Its hollow and formulaic nature.

[@reidboggs4344]

Well, that and an absolute mind bender of a harmonica solo.

[@daleclark7127]

So GOOD!!! What a song and performance. His lead vocal and harp playing so strong and melodic!!!

[@brandonious7732]

I picked this one because I feel he is the best. Harmonica player I have ever heard. Glad you dug it.

[@doobernow]

One of my favorite songs! The hook is the chorus of the song... always brings you back to singing the words. I like what you said too. Great react! You should check out a live video of theirs to see him play the harmonica.... it's pretty great! Perhaps Run Around. That was probably the biggest hit.

[@amarshall2896]

One of the best song reactions I’ve seen. You got it, you didn’t overdo it. Great insight. Fantastic job and obviously, the song is amazing.

[@fagingreen8002]

Also the music they use is Pachelbel's canon in D major which has been used in dozens of pop songs because it's like candy for the ears- you've heard it at about every wedding ever. I enjoy your channel.

[@NathanVeenstra]

Wow. I didn’t hear it when I heard the song but reading it now makes me realise you’re right. 😱

[@ladyshar42]

one of the reasons this song is taught in Music Theory classes. It's genuis

[@BrianKapellusch]

Lol, I never noticed that. There's probably hidden trolls in this song that people still haven't discovered

[@wallyh24]

You nailed it perfectly....the songs about the fact that if you have a catchy “hook” in the song, doesn’t matter what the rest of it is about...

[@Triggerhippie70]

This is such an amazing song! The lyrics and the musicality, this song is a masterpiece!

[@kathyedleman633]

This song was huge in 90's. You're right, it's the hook of the song! :)

[@thomaskelley1718]

I heard someone say "John Popper is the Jimi Hendricks of the harmonica" , quite fitting

[@unusual686]

This song and music video took them from playing college gymnasiums to huge venues. I loved seeing them perform before they even had an album out (Ithaca in 1988).

[@marielaveau5321]

I saw them open for the Allman Brothers in the early 90's, about 3 months before they hit the big time. It was a GREAT concert. 🤘🤘

[@user-ov1jj5uv8o]

The Best.2024😮😢 you keeping keeping on BLESS YOU and Yours 🙏🌟💯😔💐 RESPECT 🙏

[@user-ov1jj5uv8o]

🤬😡💯😠

[@ronbrown912]

Got to see them live. John is incredible. In my opinion, the best harmonica player ever.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

The song is about him singing about absolutely nothing but the hook brings u back, the hook of this song is why u listen again and again

[@epicmage82]

If you haven't, you should listen to some old Little Walter songs. He use to play with Muddy Waters, and had solo success too. His song Juke is really good. I also enjoy some of Junior Wells stuff. Great blues harmonica players.

[@Uninvited72]

Love this band!!!! "Mountains Win Again is my favorite! PS..Got to see them at Red Rocks with Widespread Panic opening 💛💛💛 PPS....if you love harmonica....keep listening to Blues Traveler. John Popper is the GOAT!!!!!!!!!

[@toriboy25]

Love the Harmonica too and Popper is a beast! A couple of my fav live performances with him is Blues Traveler and Ziggy Marley doing No Woman No Cry and when John joins The Dave Mathews Band live performing What Would You Say

[@eircification]

God rest my mom's soul. Would take me around her new car and blast this with me as a child in the 90s. Sing along together having so much fun. The memories are strong with this one. Nice vid bro. The live version is great too

[@jeremypitman]

You had a very cool mom

[@debbiechang5781]

Always loved this song. Such amusing lyrics! And that harmonica! Great choice 🎄🌺✌️

[@majikslim82]

Nailed it

[@ryanviningtube]

I can't believe I didn't know the lyrics to this song or how true it was so long after it was written

[@dundundata7603]

Happy Christmas/Holidays/New Year Harri! 🎄

[@robertstoner8244]

These guys are great sounds different sounds❤

[@robinjohnston24]

Anyone hearing this for the first time should read the lyrics first, think about them, figure out what they mean, and then relish the song itself while appreciating the irony. If you don’t figure out the meaning first, it’s so easy to miss it because the tune, the production, the harmonica and the vocal are all so blisteringly good. This song never ages.

[@apostle6100]

If you want to know how great these guys are watch their performance at the Bridge Concert

[@arnoldcox9128]

Blues travelers were trolling with this one lol

[@Earthly_Being]

I love this song ❤

[@Th3Gam3925]

Very meta song about the music industry and songwriting. I love this song!

[@BluesImprov]

YES. . .THAT'S WHAT IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joelbahu9431]

EXACTLY!!

[@tattoodude8946]

His harmonica solos are set up and played in the same fashion as a guitar solo would be for a rock song. It really lends a unique use of the instrument.

[@DSanto-bk6oq]

John Popper was the vocalist and harmonica virtuoso on this tune. Both his harp-playing and rapid-fire lyrical work on this song are pretty amazing. If you're a big fan of harmonica, check out an album released in the 90's called "The Glory of Gershwin" which features duets of George Gershwin tunes by harmonica virtuoso Larry Adler and numerous rock and pop artists of that time.

[@johnlane1206]

Couldn't agree more, Larry Adler was one of the best harmonica players ever. It's worth noting that he played a chromatic harmonica so his sound is a little different than what most people expect when they think harmonica.

[@DSanto-bk6oq]

@@johnlane1206 My late brother was a musical savant...his main instrument was piano, but he was one of those guys who could pick up almost any instrument and in a little while he would be noodling away. He bought a chromatic harmonica and could do some pretty amazing things with it. Me...I feel lucky to be able to pick guitar a little. But whatever instrument you try to play or whatever level you achieve on any instrument, it definitely helps you appreciate music more, doesn't it?

[@johnlane1206]

@@DSanto-bk6oq I can identify, every one in my family save myself is musically gifted. I make things. I made 3 cigar box guitars before I decided I should learn to play them, I pretty much suck at it but I entertain myself. I am however an awesome audience member with an ear for talent so I guess that's worth something.

[@starleemartin1961]

John Popper is why I started playing the harmonica as a kid. Unfortunately, I had to quit when my TMD got worse and developed burning mouth syndrome due to the TMD. I wasn't at Popper's level but I was pretty good. Lol.

[@A.KINLAW]

You nailed it!!

[@brendaotoole4012]

Love them! John Popper is so good! Their best songs were before the became big. Check out Hundred Years and Conquer Me! 🙂 FYI some of the lyrics r wrong. He says I’ve said nothing so far not I’ll take nothing so far.

[@tobybostick5570]

You should see them live.

[@scabcrawler632]

Just seen them Friday. They still got it

[@rachelolson5488]

YES ✌️

[@theloudamerican2193]

It’s referring to the inconsequential manner in which the lyrics in a song are structured; but more the tone and rhythm by which the artist sings them.

[@adamsmoseley]

I enjoyed this video

[@robertstoner8244]

The hook can be anything that brings you back. What u love or drugs alcohol. Stuff like that

[@JKM395]

BT is fantastic my man. John Popper plays the harmonica like no one's business. If you're looking for another track, I'd suggest "The Mountains Win Again."

[@steveh7108]

Basically he's singing about if he does his job he could say any words he wants and say anything he wants because it's the hook that brings you back into the song and other than the hook he could just jabber nonsense but the hook brings you back

[@deanaweibel1991]

What's fun is that this is actually Pachelbel's Canon, the whole song is built around that - one of the original "hooks".

[@keithmaltz4936]

My ears died and went to heaven

[@SCharlesDennicon]

You should have reacted to the MV too, it's awesome.

[@kevinrast231]

Never ceases to blow my mind how Popper was able to parallel the "hook" of a song bringing you back for another listen to Peter Pan refusing to grow up so he could deal with Capt. Hook. "No matter how much Peter loved her, what made the Pan refuse to grow... was that the Hook brings you back..." What?! Brilliant.

[@dsusan17]

I am enjoying you as I do every day. I have a Drs appointment tomorrow. I am making cookies for their Christmas present. Sugar, chocolate chip/pecan and snickerdoodles. I wish I could make some for you and your family. Merry Christmas

[@HiddenCharmhome]

Harri please do the song Alone, by Blues traveler. So good

[@ZoophPA]

Fishbone ~ Everyday Sunshine

[@Ray1969.]

John Popper is the greatest harmonica player of all time! What a great talent he is and it’s so refreshing that he doesn’t look like what we are told artists have to look like. Love Blues Traveler

[@julilla1]

I've always thought it was about the ridiculousness of the music industry, wanting hooks for every song in an attempt to make a pop hit. The Peter Pan reference always gets me though, 😆

[@shads7708]

Man you should really react to blues traveler with ziggy Marley covering no women no cry live at red rocks! It’s unreal and he has a harmonica solo that’s unreal

[@user-xr4gz6cg5u]

Respect my Brother Remember Stevie WounderLoved His Harmonica 👍🌞🌹👌✌️💯🙏

[@zebjohnson5118]

What was that ? LoL that was John Popper he's probably the best harmonica player ever✌️♥️

[@deadmeat_0152]

"Dropping some NYC" off their first album is one of my favorites from them

[@TheLupin22]

if blues traveler sings it, its meaning is as layered as the music. theres the obvious but then the subtle stuff is a whole other thing, and they mean both. very good band of legit pros

[@Kennypowers51]

Theres a scene in my favorite novel, "The Name of the Wind", wherein the main protagonist plays his lute in a half hazardly, easy way for the most technical song to impress the real musicians. Then plays the easiest song as if its the hardest ever and the crowd gets really into it just to make the real musicians laugh.

[@meheekano]

One of the most meta songs written. The chord progression is also canon in d. They say it's a progression used often in pop music.

[@trumphatesyou]

One of the best songs ever....American Pie is by far #1 though.

[@scottpoulos7661]

I know I'm over a year late and you probably won't see this, but if you *really* want to hear what John Popper can do with a harmonica, check out Crash & Burn from the same album as Hook. There's a harmonica/guitar face off that is one of the greatest things I've ever heard.

[@danjohnston1345]

Was waiting for you to say "indubitably" lol. Wish I had a cool accent

[@sidecardog5244]

Carolina Blues!

[@revisionriot]

Popper is prolly the best harmonica player in the world

[@garykirby5381]

You nailed it.

[@dlbeal]

Next one to listen to of theirs is The Mountains Win Again

[@keithmaltz4936]

Nice one! The hook is usually the chorus or middle eight.. I have a group you might like.. Try The Rotary Connection. The songs: Magical World and let them talk would give you an idea of their music.. Thanks keep up the fine reviews.

[@jakemistakeroberts2044]

Did you all see it? 3:52 that groove touched my mans

[@CrayCruz]

It's almost as though he's writing in "stream of consciousness" style, randomly phrasing words and pop culture references, damn near jibberish...but it's The Hook that brings you back. You're right, he was pulling our leg (fooling us) into thinking this song had a story. It did, but it was not what you think. Brilliant writing and playing...love this song.

[@dannychan6167]

If you got the time, try Blues Traveller no woman no cry, the harmonica solo is unreal.

[@maggifatai4497]

I think you got it at the end..it's the magician telling us how they're doing the trick,while doing the trick,and still fooling us..

[@heatherh3397]

You got it! It's satire -- about the big music machine and how a pop song could be literally about nothing and still make a load of money so long as it follows the formula and has a catchy hook. Such a great song, and as others have said, John Popper is likely the greatest harmonica player the world will ever know.

[@FUBAR1986]

The Hook is usually the chorus

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

🙏💯👍

[@mrbaddog4749]

I suggest if the harmonica is your favorite instrument, then you should watch some live video's of John Popper.

[@michaellombard894]

I dont think I'd heard that single-note harmonica style before. Usually you hear full chords.

[@keefterry2155]

Check out Maybe I’m wrong by Blues Traveler. A great song

[@thaeros]

the harmonica player AND the singer are the SAME person "johns Popper"!

[@scottromer8584]

I think you are exactly right. You have no idea what the meaning of this song is to us but the hook brings you back. Harp is outstanding in this song, should try Whammer Jammer by J. Geils band. But he is also dumping on the music industry and how superficial and shallow they are. In their song Run Around he tells how since he was a large man, he doesn't fit the music industries narrative of what a star looks like so in video they have a fake Milli-Vanilli type band in front while John Popper sings behind the curtain. Love the lyrics in Hook, vocals, and of course, harmonica

[@corralescoyote]

The hook is Pachelbels canon

[@bmeggs19]

You sir, figured it

[@RyokoInk]

John Popper the monster.

[@davelehnen3300]

If you like harmonica, "Whammer Jammer" by the J. Geils Band is worth a listen.

[@marieneu264]

2:34 that and the hook of the song, double meaning

[@scottromer8584]

to confuse the issue, I refer to familiar heroes from long ago, then proceeds to bring in Peter Pan. And there is a hook.

[@RyokoInk]

The hook is the parts of society that we love and pay attention to. The verse is the rambling and useless nonsense of society that we need to pay attention to but don't. That is why the hook is so clean and the verse is so rushed.

[@trez4770]

Popper clues you in with Pan

[@revisionriot]

The Hook is the chorus. Listen to the lyrics and watch the video would be even better.. it's about how image and nonsense float in pop music

[@georgetteroenfeldt8144]

It bites a littl that if they got the look the sound it dosnt matter the words...great bands dont make it all day long cause they dont got the hook.

[@nian_purkhard]

I hate that this lyric video has the wrong lyric for “but I’ve said nothing so far…and I can keep it up as long as it takes”.

[@johng.7]

For a great harmonica solo, please listen to the J. Geils Band - 'One Last Kiss'. Magic Dick tears up the harmonica in this live song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKC1kJx7jcyBh5Y

[@michaelmalley78]

The Hook is a Peter Pan reference.

[@vinyldolemite1051]

He's talking about the "hook" in a song.

[@josephhickman4759]

Also speaking of "hook"... lyrics .try B.T. band." Run around "

[@josephhickman4759]

Damn tune is an annoying earworm sometimes.