FIRST TIME HEARING Oingo Boingo - Stay REACTION

[@zedcaster]

This song convinced my girlfriend and I to "stay one more night" in Seattle in 1986. By the next morning we were on the road to 35 years together until she passed 2 years ago. Thanks for bringing back memories of a beautiful person (and a fun band!). I wish Jay and Amber a great life together like we had.

[@davewhitmore1958]

Sorry for your loss :(

[@suemcglone2151]

I'm very sorry for your loss. It's great that music has the power to transport us right back to specific moments in time - especially when those moments are truly happy ones.

[@Vocover]

sorry for your loss. so touching story =(

[@QAZWS888ify]

So sad for your loss. My new girlfriend and I had tickets in 1987 to see The Cars but they broke up before getting to Denver. She was a huge Oingo Boingo fan, so we traded the tickets for that. One of the best times of my life and we were married in Seattle in 1989. Still together and still love Oingo Boingo.

[@michaelscarn007]

You've got my eyes full of tears, but a big smile on my face! I'm sorry she passed, but what a love story and a beautiful tie to a song ...

[@shanemcpherson2577]

Love that you guys dig the boingo …you’ll love , JUST ANOTHER DAY , and my personal favorite PRIVATE LIFE …both songs rawk!!!!

[@cw0420]

Nice Boingo song choice. I'm a So Cal kid that was in high school during the 80s and I absolutely love Oingo Boingo. I went to see them for a Halloween concert in 83 and to say it was epic is an understatement. The band and the crowd to include me were all in costume and they were AMAZING live. So much fun. The next year I saw David Bowie in concert for his "Let's Dance" album and the opening acts were Madness followed by the Go Go's. I will always believe the music in the 80s was the most fun.

[@Mst3kyyjac]

Talk Talk ‘Life’s What You Make It’

[@Mst3kyyjac]

The 80’s defined in one song…. ‘Under the Milky Way’ by the Church.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Such an Iconic Song!!

[@ClamBurger66]

Blood Money was better

[@mattperegrine873]

"Only a Lad" should be next from Oingo

[@mikeb3835]

"Nothing to Fear" "Private Life" "Wake Up" (It's 1984) " Only a Lad" and "No Spill Blood" are few other Oingo Boingo songs worth listening to.

[@IDONTLIKEMONDAYS-w2h]

Grey Matter-

[@do0ranfrump260]

"Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me"

[@IDONTLIKEMONDAYS-w2h]

@@do0ranfrump260 that too. And "on the outside", " perfect system"

[@Alix777.]

only the two first albums are worth mentioning imo

[@pauloseminara4146]

"Who Do You Want to Be" is my fave from Oingo Boingo.

[@UFereSanyo]

Oh Let's GO! Please, more Oingo Boingo!

[@shack8110]

WHY IS THIS SONG REQUESTED? meh this song never charted in America anyway

[@rowanmayfair9249]

​@@shack8110 Because people like it? 🙄

[@RobertGuida1015]

Omg I can't believe you finally did Oingo Boingo!! You need to do "Dead Man's Party" from Back to School!!

[@eurofritz4617]

This is their 5th reaction to Oingo Boingo. They have done Dead Man's Party, Just Another Day, Weird Science and Gratitude previously.

[@ClarePatrick-Creative]

Absolutely. Dead Man's Party is my favourite song of theirs.

[@denisebruhl9785]

You need to hit "Grey Matter" from these guys. Totally rocks!

[@chrishutchinson1736]

I agree. I made the same suggestion

[@TJKetchum-f7v]

Grey Matter, please. Danny playing the xylophone is amazing. For 1982, their second album was ahead of its time.

[@TJKetchum-f7v]

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[@TJKetchum-f7v]

This live performance shows why Danny is a musical god.

[@ajruther67]

@@TJKetchum-f7v It's not a xylophone. It's Rumbaphones. Only 2 were made. They were made by Leon Schneiderman and Danny Elfman. They are basically a variation on the marimba/balafon. Danny gave one of them to the Oingo Boingo tribute band "Dead Man's Party" They are an excellent tribute band in Southern California.

[@seanswinton6242]

Very good Boingo song.

[@AncientActivist]

My baby sister (very beautiful) spent some time at a concert talking to Danny Elfman. He tried to tell her to get off drugs. I wish she had listened. ❤

[@Superion74]

Oingo Boingo has a great discography: Dead Man's Party, Weird Science, Only a Lad, We Close Our Eyes, Just Another Day, Insanity, Hey, etc.

[@Roh_Echt]

Good one guys. And Amber...got one for you to react to for Female Friday, and it's another unique voice; plus it's more 80's stuff. It's Missing Persons and maybe try one of these to begin with: Walking in L.A. __ Words __ Destination Unknown __ Mental Hopscotch.♥

[@AustinKloud]

Hands Down the greatest live band - I saw them do their second to last show back in the 1990’s in Vegas. Still, until this day- this was the best, live show I ever saw. They played encore after encore… probably 3.5-4 hours long of a live show. Danny was a master live, he played every instrument with the band… it truly was an incredible show.

[@roserivera7481]

Love Oingo Boingo. I’m a huge Danny Elfman fan. I recommend “No One Lives Forever” for your next reaction.

[@michaelminch5490]

And Dead Man's Party!!

[@ajruther67]

@@michaelminch5490 They did that one already. This is their 5th Oingo Boingo song.

[@davidstraight3622]

I was in an original band with record company interest playing the L.A. club scene in the 80’s, and Boingo was one of the top bands on the scene. I knew the keyboard player, who would sometimes sub with my cover band. The keyboard player in a Doors tribute band I was in was friends with Danny Elfman. Devin said Danny told him writing movie scores was very lucrative, but it was super high pressure. He had to submit works in progress regularly and on strict deadlines. They had to be approved before he could proceed. There’s no doubt Danny is brilliant. From what I hear, he is good to work with, but there’s no doubt who’s in charge. He wrote all the material for Boingo and did all the arrangements. I also met and hung out with Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez, their drummer, and John Avila, their bass player. They had their own band (they were really good!). Danny is very prolific. He wrote the theme to the “The Simpsons”, and to “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” (sung by Cyndi Lauper❤️). Danny has a quirky style that’s readily recognizable. That’s why it’s a natural for Danny to work with Tim Burton (another quirky cat) a lot.

[@Johnny_Socko]

What I find interesting is that the person who has been Danny Elfman's orchestrator for all of his film scores is Steve Bartek -- another Oingo Boingo member. That is a skill in itself, and Bartek has done a masterful job with what is essentially a second career.

[@richierich2204]

The layers of music in an Oingo Boingo song is incredible!!! You can listen to the same song and concentrate on a different vocal or instrument each time and you will get inspired.

[@daendiznigh]

May I suggest 80s slapper “major Tom” from Peter schilling?

[@chardrum]

Private Life is my favorite Boingo track

[@roswails1492]

RIP Kris Kristofferson such a great writer singer actor

[@HardCold-Alquan]

Wild. i was just watching 'Alice doesn't Live Here Anymore' the other day and saw him in it. Times keeps moving on.

[@Jude_196]

😢😭😢😭❤❤❤❤

[@kristeb74]

💔💔💔💔💔

[@Robsan40]

Hooters "All You Zombies" - I think you've done only One Hooters song, and they have a ton of hits.

[@brucer2152]

You should listen to "we close our eyes"...but watch the version from the halloween final concert live. So good.

[@chrishutchinson1736]

So happy when an Oingo Boingo song pops up here. Many more to check out. I suggest No one lives forever, home again, grey matter, nothing to fear (but fear itself) and who do you want to be for starters

[@angelariebli4843]

my fave by the Boingo!

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

Me 2!

[@jennydrumm7300]

The thing that I love about Danny's writing and production is the perfect level of "chaos" in the finished product. It's so interesting and polished , yet frenetic and I just adore it.

[@b.slocumb7763]

Hoping you guys do a week long “Halloween songs” event, so many you can cover! Start with Ministry’s “Every Day is Halloween.”

[@samhainkid]

YYYYEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!

[@ajruther67]

Grey Matter and Nothing to Fear and really good Oingo Boingo songs

[@sisterdebmac]

Thanks for doing this one! I know I've requested it before. This is my favorite OB song. Except for the entire Dark At The End of The Tunnel album, which is completely brilliant. Pick a song, any song off that gorgeous record and it's a winner.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Such a great song....the whole Dead Man's Party album is fantastic......full of fun songs and ending with Weird Science.

[@JudyGurl]

My fave Oingo Boingo song. Now, let's see a reaction to KLAUS NOMI - "Total Eclipse"

[@misterkite]

Mine is Skin. Perfect halloween song.

[@ejford5083]

One of my favorite Oingo Boingo songs!!! They have a lot of great songs and great movie songs!!

[@slamboy66]

He was a major contributor(writer, music acting) to the movie Forbidden Zone😵😵‍💫🥴 WACKEY

[@bishdizzle67]

No One Lives Forever, Nothing Bad Ever Happens To Me

[@MCubedMi]

One of my top favorite bands/songs of all time. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@lauriebarrett6789]

80's suggestion - "Is There Something I Should Know?" by Duran Duran.

[@do0ranfrump260]

Ordinary World

[@BlaineStewart123]

My fave Oingo Boingo song!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

LOVE Oingo Boingo! Thanks for giving me flashbacks to the 80's. Just got visited by the ghost of my old Walkman! Congrats on your Sooners beating Auburn today!

[@AestheticStar]

This is literally my second favorite Oingo Boingo song, I love it so much! You can't go wrong with any of their songs, they are all so good.

[@joserodrigues9811]

Stay’ by the band Oingo Boingo, featured on the soundtrack to the film ‘Donnie Darko’, is a profound reflection on the need for connection and the struggle against loneliness. The lyrics begin with a series of negations, describing what the current situation is not: it is not a party, a classroom, a cat show, a horse race, a funeral, a sitcom or a prison. These metaphors serve to highlight the singularity and seriousness of the present moment, which does not fit into any of these familiar and comfortable categories. The chorus, which implores ‘Go, don’t you go, won’t you stay with me one more day’, reveals a desperate desire to keep someone close, even for one more day. The repetition of the phrase ‘If we get through one more night’ suggests that each night is a battle, and the presence of another is crucial to surviving this struggle. The song captures the essence of human vulnerability and the need for emotional support in difficult times. Oingo Boingo, led by Danny Elfman, is known for their introspective lyrics and unique sound that blends rock, new wave and experimental elements. ‘Stay’ is a perfect example of how the band uses metaphors and vivid imagery to explore complex themes such as loneliness, the need for connection and the struggle to find meaning in times of crisis. The song resonates deeply with audiences, especially in the context of the film ‘Donnie Darko’, which also deals with themes of isolation and the search for meaning in life.

[@tanisdevelopment]

0:22 You should try Elfman/Boingo's "Try To Believe", and you should definitely watch the movie it was written for: "Midnight Run".

[@vickiroman189]

This was the first song I ever heard by Oingo Boingo, and I was hooked. Their "Dead Man's Party" album is still one I can listen to all the way through.

[@Progressive_Canadian]

The chair dancing was extra awesome today, both of them were in the groove on this song! 😁

[@ThatSchmoGuy]

MORE OINGO BOINGO!!! INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED AND UNDERAPPRECIATED!!!

[@Mathrox-uu1qh]

So I saw these guys shortly after their first album came out. NYC venue with a huge balcony. The balcony was all roped off but I could see tables all set up with placards identifying big corporations for each table (entertainment bigwigs). I have never seen that at any other show. They all knew he was something special. He didn't disappoint.

[@Jude_196]

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! OINGO BOINGO!!! LOVE me some ELFMAN!!! :) NO ONE sounded like this band!! HE is SO CREATIVE!!! THANKS, AGAIN, YA'LL!!!

[@comicdave1962]

Here's a bit of trivia that may give you even more respect for Danny Elfman. He has written all the Oingo Boing songs and composed/scored nearly all of Tim Burton's movies without the ability to read sheet music. I heard a fun fact regarding Danny Elfman. He came up with the idea for the Batman theme while on a plane. Because he couldn't write or read music, whenever he had an idea for part of the theme, he had to run to the bathroom to record himself humming the tune into a tape recorder.

[@markv1113]

Well, it took a while and I've requested it many times, but THANK YOU, Jay & Amber for listening to my favorite Oingo Boingo song. LOVE this one. The inflection on "through" is so cool, and Amber noticed! 😊

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I love this song.I grew up in this era but I don’t think I heard this song until I bought a cd about a decade later

[@michaelakkerman407]

This is one of my favorite Boingo songs...but I can say that about at least 10 of their songs. SWEAT, WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE, ONLY A LAD, JUST ANOTHER DAY, wooo...I could go on, but that is an all-star start.

[@Abe-rz1nm]

I LOVED Oingo Boingo (they weren't hugely popular back in the day) and had this album (or 'tape' I should say). This song was the best.

[@CaptainCanuck68]

Danny plays his voice like a concert soloist.

[@beokayian5378]

That entire album is one you can sit and listen from beginning to end without getting bored and skipping any songs.

[@do0ranfrump260]

Fun fact: Elfmann's wife makes an appearnce in this video. Oingo Boingo and Danny Elfmann were my favorite band all the way through the 80s. Danny could crank out great music at break neck speed. He's still doing it. They have a very large catalogue of music. Their shows were top tier. You could do reactions to their music for the next year and not run out. Parting fun fact: you'll notice the cowboy hats and even western style guitars in this video. Oingo Boingo (Danny) was asked what they listen to while they are travelling for inspiration; they replied, "country music".

[@do0ranfrump260]

Recommendations: "Lightning" I always thought was cool and "Imposter" . Imposter is interesting because this is Danny Elfmann getting back at one of his unfair critics.

[@damondamato3949]

My absolute favorite is Goodbye Goodbye with the Cab Calloway bit at the end.

[@michelscreek]

Essa música fez parte da trilha sonora de uma novela icônica aqui no Brasil dos anos 80. Sucesso absoluto!

[@1monki]

Another great song from Dead Man's Party. With that album's themes, I interpret these lyrics as someone pleading with the person they love to cling to life for one more day, "if we get through one more night." The verse describes human life by saying what it isn't. And "party" refers to the afterlife/spirit realm. I find this take touching.

[@paulthompson4545]

You should check out some bridget fonda movies, single white female or kiss of the dragon with jet li

[@ItzMizAsh01]

This song is featured on the Donnie Darko movie soundtrack, another film you must see. The film takes place in the 80s so literally the entire soundtrack is amazing.

[@robertfoster1665]

Danny Elfmans wife is Bridget Fonda.

[@paulthompson4545]

Yes, Hollywood royalty!

[@AI_Surfer]

'We Close Our Eyes' and 'Not My Slave' should be next on your list for Oingo Boing.

[@Jose-zm2ni]

My 😊favorite oingo. I’m so happy for you guys

[@sketchcardcollector]

"Not My Slave," "Out of Control" and "We Close Our Eyes"

[@stevebendel]

Liked the ghostly figures dancing in the foreground. I’ve heard of this band, and have heard most 80s music, but this song has escaped me and it’s a banger.

[@vizzini589]

Finally, love this tune.

[@reznik232]

Some other great Boingo songs worth a listen are Who Do You Want To Be, Only A Lad, We Close Our Eyes, Good For Your Soul...I could go on and on! 🤣

[@joemontelongo7412]

Another fun fact, OB was also classified as Ska. It’s was really big in the LA and OC area. I suggest “Imposter”.

[@tralhas]

This is the first song I really liked as a Child. Although I was really scared of the frontman lol

[@bishdizzle67]

Boingo is top tier new wave pop rock/punk

[@ulverstonerealestate1509]

One of my all time favourites.

[@davewhitmore1958]

A most mystical and sublime song, thanks for reacting!

[@zachdoughty1562]

BUTTERFLY EFFECT

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

More Oingo Boingo! Best of the 80s.

[@Salomon-pi8cb]

Thank you Amber, thank you Jordan for putting a smile on my face..... May God bless your family always

[@dianebrown8046]

PS 65yr old 4ft11 Super Nerd here again want to watch something Really Crazy..1976 old TV show called the Gong Show...the group was called Mystic Knights of Oingo Boingo on it 😂😂😂

[@baknoll6609]

No One Lives Forever

[@Alix777.]

the mainstream face of this band, who used to do "zolo" aka experimental new wave

[@1COMIXMAN]

Just another day was another banger. Alot of their music was misunderstood but it was all awesome.

[@tonyg5597]

Stay was quite the hit in Australia, being the second and final song to chart here (Weird Science also saw some success)...I remember buying the extended (12") version of this song back in the day

[@johncall9090]

You really should watch concert footage of them because they were so good live. Grey matter with the dual xylophones is awesome live

[@PatBlackwell-z3i]

I've had the best time in the late eighties and nineties working as a stage hand or security at The Boathouse in Norfolk VA and oingo boingo violent femmes The Ramones, Joan Jett and the smithereens were like almost house bands at least once a year

[@jaquettajones]

Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman is pure theatre - that IS why he and Tim Burton are the prefect working match :-D

[@CursiMusic]

One of my favorites

[@garydunn5797]

Danny Elfman is an orchestral genius

[@slamboy66]

Danny Elfman is the Uncle-in-law of Jenna Elfman 🎥

[@jvvoid]

My favourite Oingo Boingo, the best Oingo Boingo, and one of the best 80's releases. Some random suggestions: "Mary's Prayer" Danny Wilson; "Mad World" Tears For Fears; Wall Of Voodoo "Far Side of Crazy"; Jerry Harrison "Rev It Up"; "American Life in the Summertime" Francis Dunnery. "Heartspark Dollarsign" Everclear.

[@megdelaney3677]

💗LOVE this song!!!

[@markymark9868]

Dark at the End of the Tunnel is an outstanding album. There is not an average track on the whole album. I would highly recommend SKIN, IS THIS, WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT, LONG LONG BREAKDOWN... basically... you cant go wrong with anything from this offering.

[@stephenbragg6220]

Dead Man's Party is 1 of their best songs.

[@baknoll6609]

you gotta love Sluggo..Sac

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this group!

[@damonhines8187]

Perfectly crafted new pop. 😊❤

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

OMG!!! I WENT TO CONCERT ON JAY'S T-SHIRT!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Vocover]

This is my Private Life \m/

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, you'll love their "Ain't This The Life" !!

[@52167cwboy]

OB have a plethora of great songs. If you want a different Oingo Boingo feel, check out their Boingo album. We Close Our Eyes, Elevator Man, and Not My Slave are great.

[@Taylorswiftfan13308]

This is my favorite Oingo Boingo song (which is quite a stance in and of itself. Usually I shy away from that label with a group that clocked a truckload of bangers over the years) So much so that I am not even sure what to recommend next from them... Except maybe, Boingo-Insanity (same Elfman, and most of the same group. They just shaved the "Oingo" off of their name" for their last album) Seems appropriate timing as it is a good creepy lead in to Halloween time.

[@loakland2773]

ThanX Jay & Amber... Great stuff.... Danny Elfman - pure genius... Love Oingo Boingo... Try listening to "Just Another Day", "Dead Man's Party" and "Weird Science" - great music.....!!! Keep up the great work. Love the channel....

[@lak1294]

Classic '80s New Wave vibe

[@odenknight2907]

A hit in Australia ❤