First Time HEARING Chappell Roan

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Chappell - Rhymes with "Apple" Roan - Rhymes with "Phone"

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

Her NPR Tiny Desk Concert was incredible.

[@thembill8246]

This. If you want a real introduction to her singing and character and everything, that tiny desk concert was phenomenal.

[@choptankmonster]

This 100%. You will absolutely be blown away with her ability to perform her characters live. Chappelle Roan's Tiny Desk performance is outstandingly special. ❤

[@chrismcmurry8508]

Her Tiny Desk is quite possibly the best live set I've ever seen and I've been attending concerts for 50 years.

[@yamsyamsrevolution4503]

I had never heard of her until I saw her Tiny Desk Concert. I was an instant fan as a result.

[@cargilekm]

As a 71-year-old man. I like to see that the younger generation are moving to a much more accepting society. Just let people be themselves, as long as they do no harm to others. Mutual respect is a human right. My generation was Flower power and many have forgotten the message of inclusion. I am sorry about Maga. Respect can only be lost not taken. This is the message I take from this artist. Cheers PS a roan is a type of horse.

[@jamesloftus6157]

The first time I heard her was on Saturday Night Live recently. I was pleasantly surprised by her singing. She has a nice voice.

[@DianeJennings]

Ohhhh she did that show?! Very mainstream! Interesting

[@brionl4741]

Same here.

[@BrightStick14]

@@DianeJennings you should react to her performance on SNL. It was great!

[@ronshepherd6950]

Thank you Diane for this look into a music artist I never would have heard otherwise. I suppose every generation has "their" music and artists and the new generation seems to have a good one in this lady.

[@DianeJennings]

Totally! I’m pleasantly impressed

[@Yephimł]

Been fortunate enough to see her twice now live and she is just extraordinary!! There's not a single skip on her album. Super proud of my fellow Missourian and Midwest Princess Chappell Roan!!❤

[@jabecker21]

Great reaction! Just found your page because I’m a huge Chappell fan. More Chappel history: she was signed to a major record label at age 17 but her singles and EP for that label didn’t sell too well. She wanted to turn to a more pop direction and the label didn’t agree. They let her release PPC in March of 2020 and when it didn’t sell, mostly due to the pandemic, they dropped her. She moved back home to Missouri for a year to save some money but returned to LA in 2021 and began self-releasing singles and videos with her producer. She released nine songs independently in 2022 and 2023 and then released her first full album in Oct 2023. That’s the album she’s still promoting today. So after years of struggling and getting dropped by a major label she now in the past six months has played huge festivals, won the MTV award for best new artist, played on Saturday Night Live, was on the cover of Rolling Stone, and is nominated for six Grammys. She’s amazing! I recommend checking out: Her full album Rise & Fall of a Midwest Princess Good Luck Babe on the Tonight Show Good Luck Babe on the VMAs Tiny Desk Concert Full Lollapalooza performance

[@revangerang]

So Pink Pony Club is what made her low-key blow up with the Gays back in the day, and Hot To Go is what made her blow up blow up mainstream on tiktok and all that. I've been following her since Pink Pony Club and I'm so glad she's getting the recognition she deserves!

[@TheNraveles]

When i first heard this song i genuinely cried, and i still do. It’s something a lot of us in the community feel when places like clubs or bars it really the nightlife in general is the only place we feel safe to express ourselves. It’s truly an anthem.

[@Underland76]

that's actually a good song... i can't get it out of my head, thanks for sharing

[@heatherg-thatsme]

She really does have a beautiful voice. I enjoyed listening to her for the first time. I also grew up going to church three times a week. My mom was minister of music at a Baptist Church. Twice on Sundays and Wednesday night. My whole life growing up lol

[@DianeJennings]

It must have been lovely having music all around you growing up!

[@bryandawkins]

I enjoyed hearing her for the first time, it is only embracing new culture that we grow. as always I wish you only good things

[@mikeh720]

That wasn't what I was expecting either. I assumed she was just another record label pop princess "flavor of the month", it's nice to be wrong sometimes. Cheers Diane, hope Boston has been fun! 💚

[@handlesareobnoxious]

You need to hear her live :)

[@josi4samo]

❗❗READ DIANE the song it’s about her first experience being at a gay bar, The Abbey! she talked about it in one of her interviews i listened too, how it was kind of her first time seeing other queer people so open and proud. There was a strip club in Springfield (Chappell’s “hometown”) called The Pony. The whole building was painted pink. Got motorboated by Chelsea Charms there once. Good times.

[@wtk6069]

I had heard of her, but I never knew why she picked her stage name. Strawberry Roan is one of my favorite songs too. Her dad must've been a big Marty Robbins fan, though that song was old even before he made it popular again.

[@gnome53]

I had heard of her before, but not heard her music. Thanks for the review! Of course, back in _my_ day, we musically banged rocks together (mostly to scare the saber-toothed cats away). Happy (unofficial US) National Hug a Musician Day!

[@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd]

Only heard of her myself a month ago but have been playing her massive hit good luck babe on KZbin ever since ⚛❤

[@Artopiumcom]

Dream co-op: we romp around bars in Ireland while I mention music from America and you and everyone around gives 100% honest reviews and reactions.

[@SJCoug1]

I discovered this artist in July and even though I’m 64, have listened to her music every day since. I think Pink Pony Club is her best song and has already been covered by many artists from heavy metal to jazz to country. Good Luck Babe is her biggest hit where she really shows off her singing ability and there are great videos of it live.Hot To Go is her dance hit which is the new YMCA.

[@brianharrington4045]

New artist to me. I agree with you she has a great voice. The music reminds me of 80s pop music. Thanks for introducing me to this artist Diane.

[@kenwheeler3637]

I've never heard of her but, not being a Pop fan, I shouldn't be surprised. She is quite talented though. Wonderful voice.

[@echobucket]

If you do Good Luck Babe, I would recommend the performance from the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, it's so good.

[@bartlebyscrivener2980]

But watch her 8 min pre-performance Fallon interview segment first. * You get a little sense of her... she's interesting and funny. * It doesn't spoil the performance to follow. It enhances it. * Because the interview costume and performance costume are two linked parts of a carefully created single body of performance art.

[@StrappellRoan]

We need more!

[@LeonardGoldsmith]

Never heard of her. But its a pretty nice tune & video. Even an old fart like me needs to have an open mind.😊😊😊😊the younger set are pretty much the powers in music today. Good for them!😊😊😊

[@kenmercer8112]

don't call it a comeback, i've been here for years.

[@mattheweudy2396]

Some newer songs surprise me also, with their depth of sound & story telling. This song reminds me of a lady I know who grew up to be a dancer/entertainer.

[@alu.minium521]

Vocally, a real talent. A step in a new direction for your journey. Diane and her magical mystery tour time machine. I know you won't get the yellow submarine band reference, but it felt right to put it in. BOOP

[@DianeJennings]

Magical 🧙

[@justinblumberg8101]

I get so happy when I discover new music that is genuinely good. I discovered Chapelle Roan from her NPR Tiny Desk concert. I think she's great. Her pop music isn't the same old dumb shit. Also check out Maggie Rogers and Lorde if you wanna go down the more recent pop music rabbit hole.

[@DianeJennings]

Very good! I’ve not heard of maggie but I remember lorde gad a hit a little while ago but can’t remember the name…

[@LindaC616]

​@@DianeJennings Royals "And we'll never be roals..."

[@mattheweudy2396]

2:23 I imagine most of this audience is in the same boat. Look at Diane, expanding our horrizons🎉

[@dweezl8193]

I had no clue who she was until she performed at Kentuckiana Pride this year now The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is a permanent addition to my playlist

[@ChappellsDaughter]

No self-control, me sees Chappell Roan, me clicks 🧌

[@1177kc]

She’s from the area where I grew up and near where I still live. Very conservative here. I was fortunate enough to be volunteering at the Gillioz theater for her international Amazon release concert so I got to see her. If you watch the Hot to Go video you will see several of our iconic local landmarks including the Gillioz.

[@keithohara8167]

Never heard her sing but all I keep seeing online is people mistake her and Saoirse Ronan for each other 😁x

[@paullangland7559]

I never heard of this musician. This is my first time hearing her as well.

[@winterburden]

Thanks for reacting to it Diane!

[@razzberrylogic]

Diane wants to see what all the hype is about Soooo today, It’s Chappell Roan, she’s checking out It’s not what she expected, but such a beautiful voice That Diane is blown away by today’s song choice

[@josi4samo]

please watch her performance of good luck babe at Jimmy

[@LizaRDesmond]

Her performance recently on SNL of Pink Pony Club was great! Check it out🎉

[@mickiea6598]

More Chappell! PLEASE!

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Nice! It's really cool to hear songs that I have never heard before.

[@Maleblade]

Looking very pretty Diane, lovely hair.😘❤

[@MusicCityMere]

Love your reaction to my favorite artist (don't tell my others lol). Also I just realized I went to church 6 days a week 😅 no wonder I haven't been back in 20 years. But I think I should count my super conservative Christian school as basically church, so yeah

[@curtisangelamay1510]

Watch her SNL performance of this song from 2 weeks ago

[@rickeycarey4556]

First Time Hearing about Chapelle Roan and learning about the Artist. This is the only song from Chapelle Roan I have heard, I am not familiar with any of her songs. Enjoyed the Music Reaction Journey and You dancing to the Pop Music with the Joyful Vibes. Looking on wiki I found She won Best New Artist at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Chewie Looks Awake with the dancing getting ready to go get some snacks. Chapelle Roan has a good sounding voice with the Pop Sound for sure. Thanks for bringing lots of Joy to the Day. Sending Good Vibes with Gifts for a Extra Joyful Day. I hope Your trip is going good getting lots of Footage trying the Good Foods, Pubs with good music, Touring Sites, and Stores. Hamburgers, Pizzas, BBQ, Pubs Foods, Bakeries. Happy Wednesday.

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you for your kind gift. Yes! I’m getting so much footage.

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Your Welcome Always Here for You and Chewie! Glad to hear it's Going Good. Looking forward to all the footage Party Bonus 🎉🎥🍻🎸🍔🍟🍕🍫

[@kimsparks5811]

Thanks, I've heard her name, but never heard any of her songs. Hope Boston was great😊

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the nice video

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Hey Diane, yesterday I was taking my weekly shower, & I used dog shampoo by accident. Now I feel like a good boy

[@wabash9000]

I went to church 3x a week growing up but I wasn't religious at all, my mom worked at the church so I thought I should keep up appearances even though my brother didn't. I also had a lot of friends in the youth group so I would just go hang out with them, but I would never go to the actual church services.

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Weird Wednesday.I really love this video. Have a awesome day.

[@FJA---]

Still think you should listen to The Sixsters from the Ukraine. “Feel” then “I Stare at You”. Two of their newer songs. Very different from each other and demonstrates their versatility.

[@iceman34]

Very mature voice for sure interesting video set up . Never heard of her thanks for the intro Diane

[@DianeJennings]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DianeJennings]

🎉

[@hourbee5535]

I hope you visit West Hollywood sometime!

[@donovanfoto3263]

Oh dear, West Hollywood!!! My only experiences with West Hollywood people have NOT been good ones. One older gay guy, on a bus in Mexico, kept trying to get TOO friendly with me. I finally reported him to the drivers and asked to be moved. He was from West Hollywood. I have had three or four experiences where the people were just 'weird' but nothing really dangerous. Two naked people, just driving around in a van late at night, things like that. 😮 Thanks again for your efforts to "Save the World".

[@HikeAroundandFindOut]

Happy Weird Wednesday Diane! I've heard some snippets of Chapell Roan, but not very much. Now, the other day, I told mom all about my computer hardware. That's right, I made my own mother bored. Boop!

[@greggebhart3305]

New to me sounds good

[@demonhoopa]

Pink Pony Club came out in 2020 during Covid lockdown, which doomed a singled about a night club 😂

[@arcofspira]

Diane, you're the best reactor!

[@JeRKII]

A newer family band with a little bit of older sound you might like for doing a review on ( I don't think you have checked them out yet ). Liliac Band. They have started doing there own songs and doing their own tours.

[@mattheweudy2396]

5:48 this song presents at least a couple of distinct tones, it seems to nail how we can feel vastly different emotions around something.

[@DanielBrock-vh2bh]

Yay she mentioned the state Tennessee in the song .🎉

[@dongleason9878]

And she fled Tennessee sooo....

[@chitownlivingston7007]

Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane live at Woodstock 1969 'White Rabbit'. Just a thought...

[@glennblackwell9679]

Happy Wednesday Diane, hope it’s going well! I’ve never heard of this girl before either, but she has a nice voice. You should check out ABBA, they are from Sweden, and were one of the biggest pop/disco groups in the world in the 1970s.

[@LindaC616]

I'll bet she knows abba from the film

[@GRT1865]

Chewie to the rescue about halfway through the video. 🙂

[@edrodriguez9431]

5:40 Ursula? From Little Mermaid? yeh i think so lol

[@vodostar9134]

Her falsetto is pretty amazing. Good artist. Good song. The guitar playing in the video is very fake, lol. Not a problem though.

[@rickeycarey4556]

At 0:31 Your nails do look stylin and intresting how You learned about Chapelle Roan. Most the Newer, songs I have not heard unless they have been in movies, tv shows, on the radio, or You making a music reaction video. At 1:52 7 years is that alot of practicing and preparing for a overnight success. Very True, I like Your thoughts on getting "Discovered". You what Chewie discovered You a real good Mom to Him. Good Holiday of Today is World Kindness Day The Whole World needs more Kindness for sure. Try listening Space Hog - In the Meantime heard that one on the radio alot. Also Try listening to White Stripes - Seven Nation Army, Semisonic - Closing Time, Train - Drops of Jupiter, U2 - Beautiful Day, Sheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you 🎉

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Your Welcome You Always look Lovely and Chewie thinks You do too. 🎉😊

[@kyleenihipali3361]

Red wine supernova next please!

[@kevth5090]

Brilliant

[@stevedavenport9429]

your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock-and-roll

[@mikesilva3868]

Excellent ❤

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

I'm not familiar with Chappell Roan. I'd heard her name a couple of times, but that's about it. You asked if they were really playing the guitar. I highly doubt it. It's not a live video, and almost everyone in it is an actor. I think the audio is mostly the studio recording with a little non-musical sound added to it, and the video was filmed separately. Reading between the lines, the song seems to be about her breaking away from her parents and doing things they might not approve of. As she said, she came from a highly religious, conservative background. The video starts with her looking like a shy girl in a country bar and gradually adds elements like an (implied) stripper pole, drag queens, gay guys in leather, etc. For future reactions, how about Carly Simon? Her most famous song is "You're So Vain," which you may have already heard. That song has left a lot of people guessing ever since it came out. If you already know that song, you could react to "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" (there's a really good live version of it on KZbin), "Anticipation," or "Haven't Got Time for the Pain." Thanks!

[@DianeJennings]

Great idea!

[@LindaC616]

​@DianeJennings Chapell recently went through some drama on Twitter. When Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Kamala Harris in the presidential election, Chapell came out later and said something about her own endorsement. A large portion of the world responded with 'who cares? And who do you think you are announcing this as though it would mean something to us?" ( Basically accusing her of having notions) Apparently, she was "traumatized". It more or less coincided with the s n l appearance. I don't listen to her, but I know about this from the comments on the snl video

[@rickeycarey4556]

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[@DianeJennings]

Great plug thanks

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Your Welcome It's True 🥳🎉

[@pastorbrianediger]

Never heard of her, but she does have a nice voice. As a pastor's kid myself, we went to church a lot. Sometimes I'd go with dad when he prepared his messages. Now I'm a pastor. Some people embrace it and others don't.

[@DianeJennings]

That’s so interesting!

[@donovanfoto3263]

I enjoyed this. 😊. Thank you for introducing us to such wonderful music. I look at your videos with an open mind. I look forward to meeting you (and Lord Chewbacca) someday. Maybe Irish Jesus will be there too. I am leaving the U.S. because of recent political events. I may land up in Spain or Portugal within a year.

[@chipparmley]

There isn't a Pink Pony Club in LA, but the one in Atlanta is / was a strip club. That gave me a different take on the song than the one she intended, maybe. This was not what I was expecting either. She does have a great voice.

[@DianeJennings]

I’m pleasantly impressed too!

[@locogirlz]

The Pink Pony club is actually based on The Abbey, a gay bar in LA, and a drag show that Chappell saw when she first went there. The PPC as a concept though is about finding acceptance and community as a queer person and that is the environment Chappell tries to create at her shows :)

[@LindaC616]

I'm halfway through it chip and I'm thinking. The pink pony club is a strip club too. She's got all of the right moves....

[@chipparmley]

@locogirlz 💯

[@wilgarcia1]

hey, hugs n love =)

[@tomw.6757]

I'd love to see some "Tool" video reactions from you. 😁

[@The_Great_White_Moose]

I dance at the White Moose Club.

[@LindaC616]

😅

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

This is my first time hearing Chappelle Roan too. Beautiful voice.

[@DianeJennings]

Twinning 👯

[@Artopiumcom]

Colab in order. With my other channel. 🙂

[@Sean__F]

How have you been able to escape both Pink Pony Club and Hot To Go?

[@wabash9000]

I feel like this is a TikTok thing. Random things seem to take off from trends on there.

[@Art_culture_livin]

RAMMSTEIN zeit & mein herz brennt piano version ❤

[@CapnDan57]

Well, Irish Girl, ye got me on this one. I've never heard of her before now. A nice voice, although not my music jam, or peanut butter either. The song/lyrics obviously refer to the strip club in Atlanta. The other obvious thing is that yer trip to the beautician was very successful and well worth the time and expense. Hope you're havin' a Wondǝrful Wǝᴉɍdnǝsday where yer at right now! Bígí Sábháilte Amuigh ansin!!

[@LindaC616]

Someone said that there is a strip club by that name in a Missouri city and she is from a town in Missouri. Same idea, though

[@DianeJennings]

Thankee 🎉

[@ChappellsDaughter]

Please react to good luck, babe by her.

[@GRT1865]

I don't know who she is. Have you heard of Dea Matrona, From Ireland?

[@lawrencedavis9246]

I searched for more of Chappell Roan's music and listened to three other songs. Pretty voice, and I think this particular song / video is representative of her other work. All of the songs are about the same musically, but the lyric to this particular song is the most mainstream and likely to be featured on commercial radio. The other songs I previewed were more thematically adult-oriented. I can see where her songs would speak to a target audience. The comments that people are leaving to her videos indicate that, despite the pop music quality of the songs, they not pretty pop, and many of the listeners strongly identify with the messaging. Search them out and decide for yourself. I wouldn't want younger listeners to be attracted to the songs because they are spritely tunes that are easy to enjoy, but then begin singing along without realizing what the songs are saying. Otherwise, nice choice of an artist I have not heard previously.

[@DianeJennings]

The same can be said of Britney 😂

[@jimross7648]

Well, when you said everyone was talking about her, I search the memory banks of my Brain Head, and came up empty. I know who Olivia Rodrigo is, but that was as close to her stage name or real name as I got. So like you this was my first time hearing her sing, and sing she can. Not really my musical thing, but I wouldn't be running screaming from the room either. So interesting video and song.

[@DianeJennings]

For sure! Olivia Rodrigo seems fun from what I’ve seen

[@LindaC616]

​@@DianeJenningsfun!? Her songs are all trauma and bitterness 😅

[@michaelward5302]

I am in the Atlanta area in Georgia and the the Pink Pony Club is a strip club in the Atlanta area. Looking forward to seeing her there.

[@josi4samo]

chappell our lesbian Queen ❤

[@mattheweudy2396]

“Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo absolutely drew me in. Definitely worth a listen. They later released a “clean” version it might be interesting comparing the 2.

[@dtilils]

Check out my daughters version... Lola Clarke.

[@scottferguson2092]

Thanks Diane! I had never even heard of Chapelle Roan before watching this video. She does have a remarkably good and almost haunting voice. I did find her video a bit heartbreaking - her performing and getting absolutely no reaction from the audience in what appears to be a dive bar. 💔

[@DianeJennings]

Totally! I feel that as I’ve definitely had theatre audiences who were just blank. 😂 after you finished they’d be like “oh we loved it! And the performers are like “WHAT?!”

[@Snarkapotamus]

Pink Pony was a strip club in Springfield, MO at the corner of Glenstone and Sunshine (no longer in existence). She's from Willard, MO which is an outlying suburb..do the math!

[@noodle_fc]

4:56 Are we witnessing Diane's gay awakening?

[@JasonMoir]

I like the yodel-like quality to her voice. Would be interesting to see if she does it while performing live or if it's only due to autotune.

[@DianeJennings]

That’s a great observation 😊

[@mikeh720]

She has a Tiny Desk concert over on NPR, on my way there to check that out.

[@LindaC616]

I don't recall her doing it on saturday night live, but I wasn't paying close attention

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

Kind of got a Tori Amos vibe to her. Hope all is well on your Boston adventures.

[@DianeJennings]

Thankeee!! Oh I remember her name… couldn’t tell you a song but I’m sure I’ve heard her

[@GregoryFariss]

@@DianeJenningsTori Amos is a perfect person to react to

[@davidwillford3119]

@@DianeJennings Given my love for comparing cover versions of songs, I'd suggest listening to Tori Amos' version of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Her treatment is worlds away from the grunge original.

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

Wew had to go to my IMac and found the Tori Amos song "Crucify" was in the dark region of my brain! Tori I think was a fellow ginger.​@@DianeJennings

[@LindaC616]

​@@badhabitbabbitt7655She is ginger.I think her biggest hits were "cornflake girl" and "god"

[@mattheweudy2396]

0:43 How’d the beauticians say her name, maybe she’s Aldo famous for being mispronounced 🤔

[@LindaC616]

The second way diane pronounced, it is the correct way more or less

[@DianeJennings]

I’ve spelt the title wrong three times now 😂

[@mattheweudy2396]

@ 😂 it’s like trying to pick the right spelling of Diane

[@LindaC616]

@@DianeJennings yes, I'd see Chapelle any day. This one...meh

[@dongleason9878]

Reminds me of Lorde, and where is she now? A good voice is a dime a dozen, staying power is all about the right hype machine. Fans don't keep you around, fanatics do.

[@davidwillford3119]

EDIT: Oops...totally forgot my usual "music reactions don't make a penny, so please support through Patreon, etc." I've never heard of her before. No surprise there, since I'm not the demographic that most of today's music is created for. There is some good stuff still being made, so hopefully this will be something that I enjoy. First thing I notice is that the piano intro is reminiscent of "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. The rest of the song may be in a totally different direction, though. The first bit of her singing reminds me of Kate Bush. As it progresses, the Kate Bush vibe is still there. Then she moves more into Katy Perry territory when the tempo changes. Musically, it's a bit of a throwback to earlier genres. The strings sort of remind me of parts of "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay, and of course the shred metal guitars are very late 1980s. For your question "Are they really playing the guitar?" I didn't think so, but to be sure I went to the music video where I could see it full size (rather than as just a small inset in your reaction video). I can't speak to all of it, since I only looked at the most prominent part of someone playing an Ibanez guitar on the stage. No, the finger placement does not at all match up to the notes, and I suspect the right hand is not striking the strings at all. The left hand should be much further up the neck. ("up" and "down" on a guitar neck are the opposite of what you would think - "up" is toward the body of the guitar, and "down" is closer to the headstock. It has to do with the pitches created. Higher notes are "up", and lower notes are "down," even though it looks backwards as far as physical location on the neck.) Overall, it's not bad. I probably wouldn't seek it out, but I wouldn't instantly turn the channel either. It's very similar to several earlier things, but that is probably intentional. Nothing wrong with paying tribute to your influences from time to time, as long as your entire body of work is not an imitation of them. If I happen upon some of her other songs, I'd be interested to hear what direction they take.

[@DianeJennings]

Great insight David! Thanks