FIRST TIME HEARING Everlast - What it's Like REACTION

[@ratman0073]

This song is one of those rare songs that isn't just painting a mental picture. It makes an strong image almost like a photograph

[@jennhurl]

Yes TRUTH!!

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

💯 Such amazing story telling in this song. So vivid that you see all of this in your mind. I had never seen the video either. But it’s spot on with what was in my head.

[@codytheoneandonly337]

I mean that strong image is a music video. Lol love you.

[@buffysummers5080]

It wasn't about suicide. It's showing a person drowning from their problems and decisions. A friend of mine worked on that video.

[@user-kw3lu2br5p]

Appreciate you listening to the uncensored version. On the radio they bleep out the word "green" for crying out loud

[@RareHarmony]

And every other word for cryin our loud. What is this, Walmart? So happy he reacted to this one.

[@chriscreekmore210]

Great song that brought awareness to the hardships of life. Don't judge someone till you've walked in their shoes. Peace & Love!

[@PuffinPass]

Phil Collins did this same concept with "Another Day in Paradise" but it was far more heavy handed with how it painted the picture of how you should react to these cases. Everlast took a much more individual approach and allowed the audience to come to their own conclusion about the nature of the human condition and that we are all in the same situation one way or the other. I like Everlasts approach much better.

[@stephengilbert8746]

Everlast's other hit "Ends", won't disappoint!!

[@jennhurl]

God forbid you have to: walk a mile in his shoes. have to choose. to have to lose. JAY, it really touched my heart to see how much you got this song. You nailed it. You're an amazing person. Thanks for sharing yourself with all of us. ✌

[@karikells]

Beautifully said! Each reaction like this just makes us love Jovaughn even more. ❤

[@monicagraham6956]

This has always been one of my favourite songs. He wasn’t afraid to sing about real life issues.

[@swinde]

Another great track on the same album is called "The Ends". Similar theme. The album is "Whitey Ford Sings the Blues".

[@janaemarks8594]

This was about 6 years after Jump Around... Such a different vibe

[@missgmoma]

This is considered as blues. After he recovered from his life threatening heart attack he found religion & changed his life around. After he became sober I think he realized that he also had been judged & saw things from a different perspective. It’s hard to imagine that is the same person singing two totally different types of songs. ❣️Everlast was his stage name, his real name is Erik Francis Schrody .

[@irishgrl]

According to Wiki, he rejects all organized religion. “In 1996, he converted from Catholicism to Islam;[20] however, in a 2011 interview he stated "even though I would consider myself still to be Muslim, I don't really. I really kinda reject all organized religion."[21]”

[@missgmoma]

@@irishgrl Hi, thanks for the info 😊 I knew that he had converted to Islam but I didn’t know that he denounced all religion later. That’s interesting 🤔

[@dbolesen43]

True Poetry laid down with heart and empathy that speaks directly to your soul

[@ericbogerd5306]

I think about this song a lot when I work with people at the mental health and addiction hospital where I'm a chaplain. So many people come in with an already bad situation, and everyone around them making it 10x worse by piling on verbal abuse because they can't just 'quit using' or 'be happier'. I would love it if we could somehow work ourselves out of job because people learned how to help each other when they fall instead of kicking them when they're down.

[@karaa7595]

I miss this time period.

[@Erikalynn1977]

Same 😔

[@lacyinmon1004]

Same

[@kristamcgukin6246]

Definitely

[@brendanmorey4308]

Fuck it was great, yep miss it like hell

[@ericwilson8034]

Me too

[@PsychoGallagher]

That song was such a worldwide hit - rightfully so! I remember when my brother and I were always happy when it came on MTV 👍 It still is one of those songs that I love so much that I would definitely take it on a lonely island with me... :) Thanks for listening to this gem!

[@SandraMorris51]

When he was in House of Pain he was a heavy drinker..probably part of why he looks so different in each video. Right around the time of this song he had a massive heart attack and converted to Islam.He cleaned himself up and came out with this album.

[@jennhurl]

Thanks for this info!! Life altering for him...

[@fourtails1192]

Wow..been a fan of his for a while and I know he had issues with substance abuse but didn't know he had converted to Islam.

[@hyperfex]

Sad thing he changed one addiction for another - "religion is the opium of the people."

[@irishgrl]

Wiki says this “In 1996, he converted from Catholicism to Islam;[20] however, in a 2011 interview he stated "even though I would consider myself still to be Muslim, I don't really. I really kinda reject all organized religion."[21]”

[@alhollywood6486]

@@hyperfex Yeah, Marx really knew something about creating a cult of destruction and tragedy.

[@oh7henry]

Two other songs that this one makes me think of is; One Headlight by The Wallflowers and Youth Of A Nation by P.O.D.

[@ur_quainmaster7901]

Youth Of A Nation really does go with the "real shit" vibe of this song, even if they sound nothing alike. The only thing I remember about "One Headlight" is the chorus... so no further comment from me lol.

[@derekv6106]

I really like the song " Put your Lights on" by Everlast Ft Carlos Santana. Also "I get By" is a great song w substance by Everlast as well

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

Everlast has deep songs; I love his collaboration Carlos Santana on Supernatural

[@sarahdixon1943]

Several years ago I was addicted to pain killers. As I was getting my life back together I would listen to this song ALOT. Music speaks sometimes when regular words just can't explain it. This is such a descriptive and "true" song.

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Some astonishing song writing and lyrics in this song. The bridge of this song is just WOW... poetic. “I’ve seen a rich man beg. I’ve seen a good man sin. I’ve seen a tough man cry.” It’s like hearing poetry.

[@marikka9347]

Nice choice! It does make one think. Everlast did a song with Santana called Put Your Lights On, it's worth a listen.

[@HeavyMetalBluegrass]

This is no genre. It just is. It has elements of Blues, Rap, Rock and more.

[@chef_artist1374]

💥BOOM💥

[@debjorgo]

I got this CD for a friend of mine for Christmas. He opened the gift and was real confused. Whitey Ford Sings the Blues. He asked "Are you sure this is what you picked out for me?" I later got the live version of this song on a CD Single called Today Watch Me Shine. It also has Jump Around Live and Blues For Christmas. Some wild stuff!

[@tjmctube]

It's called empathy. What the world needs right now.

[@kelst75]

"Put Your Light on" with Santana and "I can't Move"

[@mikeb3835]

You need to check out the song "Put Your Lights On" it's Santana featuring Everlast on vocals.

[@seasickviking]

Erick 'Everlast' Schrody (AKA Whitey Ford) has been part of a number of bands over the years: His first being Rhyme Syndicate (1990), the second being House of Pain (1992-1996), the third being his solo career (2000-2018), the fourth being La Coka Nostra (2009-2016) and finally being WARPORN Industries (2015-Current). Here's some of the best songs from each band. HOUSE OF PAIN: Jump Around (1992) EVERLAST: The Culling (2018) LA COKA NOSTRA: That's Coke (2009) WARPORN INDUSTRIES: Dazed (2017)

[@SUCHROXWELL]

Everlast started off as a solo rap artist (part of Ice Ts Rhyme Syndicate) in very late 1980s, releasing his debut album in 1990. He then went on to form House of Pain a year later and enjoyed plenty of commercial and critical success before embarking on a more rock and blues focussed solo sound by the late 90s - of which this song is most representative. He returned to his hardcore hip hop roots with the rap supergroup La Coka Nostra in 2006 and is still releasing music as a solo artist, with his most recent album dropping last year.

[@jasonberezny9705]

Lyrically and musically, it is the blues. His mix of acoustic guitar, hip hop beats,and lyrics are amazing! I love and have seen and partied with HOP and Everlast back in the day. Absolutely respectable and honest fella 100%🤘❤️🇨🇦

[@kathyjam2482]

Oh wow it has been awhile since I heard this

[@JFLY78]

Love the line "You know where it ends. Yo, it usually depends on where you start." Like Walt Whitman once said: "Be curious, not judgemental."

[@bigbandit9384]

What a great song and the meaning behind it was FACTS. Dont judge people. Great reaction as always. I enjoy your channel bro 😎✌

[@SirSmellaLot]

Put Your Lights On - Everlast & Santana. They won a grammy for that track.

[@mwhitehead1461]

Some of us have lived all these scenarios. This is still a great song. And I love the video. Especially at the end with the family.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

This is GREAT!!! Stick with this time period for a minute!

[@lara314]

Everlast's Eat at Whitey's is an underrated gem with great tracks, especially "I Can't Move."

[@derekv6106]

Babylon feeling and Love for Real are my Favorites great album overall

[@lara314]

@@derekv6106 😊👍

[@Jim87Az]

I Cant move is my favorite from that álbum since the first time I heard it

[@wendydotson8891]

I absolutely LOVE every song on eat at whiteys, but Babylon feeling is my favorite, I think everlast and Santana should do an entire album together. What it’s like was the song that got me listening to everlast but eat at whiteys was the album that made me love his music.

[@nikkiharris6091]

I guess when people go through a lot in life it makes you wiser. 👍. Luv u jay💞

[@C0R3Y_C]

Wow I was 21yo when this song came out! After 20+ years this song still holds up and sends a great message at the same time!

[@DublinJimmy80]

Yes! I just commented on your jump around reaction and was one of the guys to recommend his solo stuff, love from Dublin Ireland 💚🇮🇪🍀

[@zookuki]

Dajum, memories!!!! Thank you for checking this out.

[@goaway2803]

I don't think I've heard this one before, but I had Neurosurgery so maybe the parts they cut out had this memory XD Great lyrics in this song. Thank you for letting me hear this song too and always take care of yourself, Mate

[@danielkillian1222]

I would call it a hybrid. Folk, blues, rock, r&b hip hop all in one. It happened during the alternative era, so.

[@Thats.So.Trish57]

Such a great song! I saw him live on this tour he was so sick with a high fever and still came out to perform, during this song some guy threw a beer at him and he got so pissed he started yelling about how sick he was but wanted to make sure we got a show. We all turned to the guy and started booing and screaming kick him out. I don't understand how people can be so rude. He performed his set which included "Jump Around".

[@kimberlynewsom9876]

Wow. this was new to me and it's so good. Thank you for this!

[@TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate]

I saw all of these things growing up in Cincinnati. This song always makes me cry.

[@ememnicholas565]

He also did the theme song for the TV series "Saving Grace", great song for a great series.

[@cheryljackson5659]

I love Everlast's voice and the message in this song. Not real familiar with this artist, but absolutely LOVED his collaboration with Carlos Santana called "Put Your Lights On" from Santana's Supernatural album. You may want to check that one out, too.

[@rebeccacobarrubias9547]

great song Whitey Ford sings really good he was in everlast! he also sang with Carlos Satana PUT YOUR LIGHTS ON... great song!!!

[@firestrike9917]

Yeah was a very strong message when he released this song. So many people take for granted all the easy things they enjoy just like that.

[@rajd7118]

Everlast is the stage name of Erik Schrody who used to be a rapper in the group House of Pain. This song is after HoP.

[@krystalwilson8400]

This is a great song, I love it makes you think everytime and always makes me feel like crying even hearing it years later

[@sherrelwilson7354]

I have been tryin for so long to get someone to react to this..to no avail...so thank you so much! This song is all about judgement..”People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”...the family behind the glass walls at the end of the video. Hard truth for some..just life for others😶

[@cartercarter645]

Such a great song. It makes you care about the folks he’s talking about. Fantastic story telling

[@DominionStarcrye]

This song was always played on the Alternative Rock station 99X here in Atlanta back in the 90s. ✌🏼Such a deep song too!

[@user-DJDreamworld]

I like when song are about life and truth

[@SubatomicSuperStar]

Everlast - "Ends" It's off the same album, Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, second single and video that was released. Check that one out next.

[@rugby342]

Everlast is still making killer music and here are some to check out. Ends, Blinded by The Sun, 2 Pieces of Drama, I Get By, Friday 13th, Good Cocaine, Dont Complain, Smokin N Drinkin, Slow Your Roll & Dream State. The Slow Your Roll video is cool and the Dream State video reminds me of the movie 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'.

[@bethanythatsme]

From Jump Around to What It's Like... can't go wrong either way Sending love from Oregon 🌲🌊❤ Edit: Jump around/House of Pain was before his solo career

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

He was solo before House of Pain. He put out work with Rhyme Syndicate with Ice T back in the late 80s.

[@bethanythatsme]

@@fmfdocbotl4358 thank you 😊 always wanting to expand my knowledge

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

@@bethanythatsme i ran into him back then in LA. I ran into a lot of rappers before they got famous.

[@JamesS.254]

Everlast has his own KZbin channel, and he does acoustic versions of a lot of his songs. When I see him now, he makes me feel old just looking at him, but he's still sing'n and bust'n out rhymes.

[@wheelmanstan]

I remember this album, this song, basically shaking the world. A genre that came out of nowhere. I remember being a freshman I think outside in the cold lifting weights trying to put on some weight, and this song came on...was like "woahhh".

[@Van1973Auken]

The song "Ends" off of the same album is just as amazing.

[@danusmc3]

Everlast started with the Rhyme Syndicate (Ice-T's group in the 80s). Then he branched off for a solo album Then he established the House of Pain (Jump Around and a ton of other great hits)!! Then they broke up and he went solo (He made a few blues/rap albums starting with THIS ONE). Then they got back together and created a larger group (La Coka Nostra). He has continued to put out solo albums as well. But THIS was after "Jump Around"...(fairly obvious when you go back and look at the videos). Also, "BLACK JESUS" is an underrated track by Everlast.

[@richspeel7576]

This one hits hard family.. it didn't get to love it deserves on your channel that's for sure.

[@illiji915]

Something I learned way too late was that Everlast was in House of Pain. His solo work is after House of Pain. I think he started releasing solo stuff around 1990. I'm so glad I was old enough in the 90s to enjoy so much variety. Blink-182, Greenday, Sublime, Nirvana, House of Pain, Dr. Dre, Eminem, The Offspring, Alanis Morisette, and so many others. I have my brother (5 years older) to thank for broadening my musical horizons at such a young age.

[@alethamarsh6583]

Love love this song!!!

[@brianclemmons2157]

I appreciate you taking our suggestions when we try to help you discover music you haven’t heard before . That’s a reason I support your channel .

[@reverb08]

there is another track from them called "Put your Lights On" that is also good feat Santana. Also, check out 911- I will always love you which is a cover version of an old band song. forgot the name of the band. Its really good.

[@joeyslaughter6924]

The song he did with Santana leave the lights on is an amazing song great guitar solos great song All Around highly recommend it

[@raylangley797]

I'd forgotten all about this band .When I saw the name of the band I remembered but couldn't think of a song until it started .great song . do some more to jog my memory .

[@williamwood5491]

The water they're in is a metaphor for how you feel like you're drowning in life. Sometimes you feel like you're going down for the third time.

[@rachelolson5488]

My Son turned me on to this song/group I'm thankful 👏👏

[@suzan5533]

Never seen the video. The song itself is amazing, one of my favorite songs with a message. I heard this when it came out and was so impressed. I had no idea this was the same guy from “Jump Around”!

[@elmarty4803]

The artist started this album to be a combination of blues and rap music. He went through a lot and made it what it is. Its rap music with a blues influence.

[@littlelioness7490]

One of the best songs....tellin' it like it is.

[@horsefootrot8044]

Spot on! This is one great track! it gets a regular listen in my world.

[@stephendavidallen]

Absolutely beautiful reaction!

[@cuzz45]

He did another great song with Santana called "Put Your Lights On". Give that one a listen, you'll love it too.

[@dantripp9499]

You know where it ends is usually where it starts. Great lyric. This is a song about empathy.

[@stedyedy23]

This song always hits in the feels

[@tulipmoon5230]

One of my fave songs when I was in highschool....

[@shannonwoods2413]

I believe this is came out in 1998. Absolutely love this song. Another good one from the same album is "Ends"

[@jasonmenjivar7195]

This song is powerful.

[@meddows2576]

One of my favs from Everlast

[@marka8486]

YOU MUST watch Everlast doing a cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues”. It is amazing !

[@Eowyn187]

The compassion, acceptance and empathy in this song is beautiful. Add a great beat and its really easy on the ears. 👍👍 Similar vein in *FRAGILE* from Stevie Wonder and Sting.

[@AliciaM5555]

Everlast!!!!! LOVE HIM!!!!! Whoop! Check out Watch Me Shine by Everlast! AFTER House of Pain! White boy blues absolutely 🌹

[@tammydean3003]

This was the theme song for a TV series called Saving Grace.

[@DucksPodcast]

Another great song from this era with a similar depth to the lyrics is 'Father of Mine' by Everclear. Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

[@MRR-my2yl]

That is a great song, nice suggestion

[@robertshulenberger]

"Judge not lest ye be judged yourself.." -Holier than Thou; a Metallica song that I would suggest

[@tammyunderwood198]

That's a good song you suggest I pretty much like all Metallica

[@popcola1462]

How does Metallica get credit for an altered line from the bible😂

[@russellnerche8789]

People assume this and assume that! When they don't have a clue what others are dealing with. And many couldn't handle what those people are going through. Love this song! My Brother. 👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@yeehaw6737]

Sometimes life can suffocate and drown even the strongest of people. One act of kindness can turn the course of a strangers life. Tolerance and Manners go a long way.

[@RicoBurghFan]

Excellent song, oh but please do Put Your Light On w/Everlast and Santana. Will rock your world.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ooh ♥ that song too!

[@kelst75]

Yes. And Black Jesus.

[@karikells]

And we know J loves Santana!

[@DairyAir]

Whitey Ford plays guitar on Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson’s song “my medicine” this is a great album

[@dianesorensen2549]

This album blew my mind I put it on permanent rotation ever since.

[@coryevon6482]

Yes!!! I have been waiting for you to do Everlast and especially this song. You should do Bubba Sparx “Deliverance” or Bone Thugs in Harmony “Crossroads”

[@Onetigerl]

No matter how many times I've heard this song or watched the video its never failed to make an impression. As others have said, "Ends" from the same album - Whitey Ford Sings The Blues is another one to do. And every single song off his album - Eat At Whitey's - is fire. Lots of collaberations on that album with CeeLo Green, Merry Clayton, B-real, Kurupt, Santana...please check out One And The Same, Put Your Lights On, Babylon Feeling, I Can't Move, lol, might as well do yourself a favor and listen to that whole album on your own time, regardless if you do a reaction or not. It's good stuff.

[@MrKrazykraut]

Another good one off this album is 'ends'

[@Dee-gk6zg]

This is a powerful very well written song.

[@Paineinyourblank]

you should check out the huge hit "what if god was one of us" by Joan Osborne or "Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum I remember watching that video when I was a kid and crying

[@dalebaker9109]

A powerful song, which once you understand it, hits like a hammer.