FIRST TIME HEARING The Tubes - Talk To Ya Later REACTION

[@trjbrew]

This was a fun song. "She's a Beauty" was another big hit for them.

[@Sportsref13]

She's a Beauty .. was one of the first videos on MTV that got a viewer warning tag... because of the suggestiveness of the S&M aspects :P

[@bamachine]

That was actually their only "big" hit, at least in the US.

[@videovisions]

I love that one. Such a funky unusual sound.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@Sportsref13 lol, I loved the video!

[@richobrien729]

@@bamachine MTV wasn't going to play "White Punks on Dope". kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKScqKiXi7tmaas

[@charlesmeares4636]

I see several comments suggesting you listen to "White Punks On Dope" and "She’s A Beauty" . I would add "What Do You Want From Life " to the short list for this very unique and theatrical band.

[@richocenosek6080]

Also "Don't Touch Me There" and "You're No Fun"

[@Mark-xx3gh]

Definitely What do you want from life. Also, Malagueña Salerosa, a traditional Mexican Mariachi song they covered.

[@davidkelly2355]

I feel “White Punks On Dope” is one of those songs that people mention because of the outrageous name and haven’t listened to the song . Same with The MC5 “Kick Out The Jams”, everybody has heard of them and mention them to try to be cool but haven’t listened to them or the song and have just heard the legend

[@jflago]

Quay Lude!

[@davidkelly2355]

That’s the character Fee Wavbil portrays when he sings the song White Punks On Dope

[@Itelkner]

Steve Lukather needs a shout for writing the riff, the chord structure, and that guitar solo.

[@snowdenwyatt6276]

He also played bass on the track as the Tubes regular bassist was NOT on board with the more commercial direction they were taking.

[@Itelkner]

@@snowdenwyatt6276 Didn't know that

[@alexwaverley729]

As does Prairie Prince for driving the thing.

[@davidrobinson3716]

"She's a Beauty" is another great tune from The Tubes

[@markallen2984]

You should react to "White Punks on Dope"

[@chadmcfarland9660]

The only great tune.

[@sisterdebmac]

The Tubes were INSANE. Fee Waybill was INSANE. I saw them live in 1982-3-4ish and it was the most entertaining concert I'd ever been to. Just wild. Lots of costumes and antics. LOVED it. The Plimsouls opened and I loved them too.

[@christopherdickenson374]

'She won't even miss me when I'm gone. That's okay with me, I'll cry later on." Love that part!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

The Tubes " She's a beauty" is my FAVORITE. ❤️

[@jeffmay8139]

70s Tubes was THE show to see. Maybe check out 'White Punks on Dope', 'What Do You Want from Life', or my personal favorite, 'Don't Touch Me There'.

[@rksnj6797]

Great songs! One of the best concerts I've ever been to!!!

[@Roddy1965]

That early stuff was soooo good.

[@ExploringHenderson]

Absolutely!!! I love this album, but it pales in comparison to What Do You Want From Live or the earlier studio albums. "Tied for the number one group in the world...". Tied with whom? Hahaha!!!1

[@Roddy1965]

@@ExploringHenderson Yes, uber classic.

[@alanmelton1248]

The show was x-rated and you had to be 18

[@prprod]

**It's been six months, She hasn't shut up once, I've tried to explain, She's driving me insane** Oh god I used to love the Tubes!!!! They'd play the clubs around RI before they hit it big. Very cool band with a very unique sound. Check out "She's a Beauty" kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4LCnJKMfJuGr8U Awesome song with a little harder edge. Peace

[@taradevine6026]

I love them too! Tried to go see them locally but it flooded.

[@SAGreactions]

OMG someone else is from RI here and remembers them playing the club scene. what memories of this great band

[@millerrmann]

Great band. Next tune by them to check out would be "She's A Beauty"

[@jgsrhythm100]

The Tubes first album was in 1974. Not an 80's band, they just had 2 big hits in the 80's Next " White Punks On Dope" (1975)

[@eddie11214]

I haven’t heard this song in years… I forgot how much I liked it. 😀

[@ruthharris6783]

Jordan thinking Amber said tupes reminds me of the scene in My cousin Vinny..”What’s a Yute”. 🤣

[@millercgr]

Anybody lucky enough to see the Tubes live in their heyday will never forget it. To say the Tubes are different is an understatement. Extravagant, theatrical, weird and wonderful. They put on on a hell of a show. There's no group like them.

[@jamesshort8660]

It's been 6 months, she hasn't shut up once. LOL one of the greatest lines ever in a song

[@oldmanghost219]

I have yet to hear the song but it sounds like my last girl friend. Her record for a nonstop diatribe was 6 hours! Like i said, she is my ex!

[@Hawks438]

Yup....weve all been there....lol

[@rebeccastanton4780]

"Don't Touch Me There", "Proud to be an American" to name a couple more. Fee Waybill (lead singer) was also in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure".

[@dustywaynemusic6297]

Oh wow I've seen that movie 100 times and never caught that. I guess Clarence Clemons always distracted me in those scenes lol

[@shelbysnyder8109]

Young and Rich was a fantastic album!

[@bjs301]

They morphed into this band in the '80s, but they did their best stuff in the '70s. They released their first album in '75, with probably their signature song, White Punks on Dope. Everybody loved it, but kids didn't know they were making fun of the life. I still have What Do You Want From Live, which I bought in 1978 when it was released. It has my all time favorite Tubes song, What Do You Want From Life. If you get to see a video of them in '77, you'll trip out. They were in a phase where Fee Waybill hilariously rewrote the book on glam rock.

[@michaelfrantz975]

A Winnebago

[@wingedcaduceus5516]

Saw them live at least 4 times back in the day. The BEST stage show ever!! Long live Fee Waybill!!

[@CPny65]

The look on Ambers face when she realized he said "She hasn't Shut up Once" was classic. Check out "She's a Beauty"

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Yep, lol! About 2:16 .

[@timwilmot6433]

One of my Top 3 bands of all time. They have been playing together since the 70s. Live they are absolutely incredible. White Punks on Dope, The Mokey Time, Don't Touch me there, Tip of my Tongue, and She's a Beauty. The drummer is great. His name is Prairie Prince.

[@jasondudash5501]

The Tubes. Talk To Ya Later. It's 1981 all over again!!!!! 😁🤟💖🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@doplinger1]

From one of my favorite albums! Who remembers their appearance on SCTVs “Fishin’ Musician”?

[@sergeantfury785]

@4:19 that ONE BEND has so much in it! It was perfectly placed and executed!

[@FizzFop1]

The first Tubes song I ever heard was "What do you want from life." It was a crazy song to say the least. By the way, The Tubes were awesome in concert. Great show.

[@tk72231968]

"She's a Beauty" is awesome, also the song 'Dance'n' duet with Oliva Newton-John from the movie Xanadu is good.

[@jillgehrke7262]

Yes!!!!

[@David_Theisen]

The video for She’s A Beauty is risqué just a tad! But yeah I LOVE that song!! Awesome guitar solo!!

[@lewismaddox4132]

Fee Waybill had an edge of hysteria in his voice which is very hard to reproduce, yet he did it well into his 60's. Nobody sounded like that then, nor today. Roger Steen was no slouch. They were so good live. It was a freak show of the very highest order. I came home so buzzed it took me years to come down.

[@mendyclarke2650]

She's a beauty still takes me back to feeling and I'm 52!

[@reneguevara9663]

I was lucky enough to see them in concert at their hight of there career, back in the 80. Incredible live band!!

[@OGBobNoxious]

“TV is King” is another gem from these guys. They put on an awesome show - I saw them twice in the 80s. “White Punks On Dope” should be seen in concert, or you’ll miss out on Fee’s alter ego, Quay Lewd.

[@rodjohnson2632]

There are a number of live performances of "White Punks On Dope" from the 70's here on KZbin, all done really well. Here's an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGWuhKiuZrR4oc0 I only saw the Tubes live once in the 70's, and it was a show to remember!

[@briankoops5171]

The whole Remote Control album is pretty good....great for the car!

[@briankoops5171]

I go crazy, my folks are sooo fucking rich... Whenever I get that flaming,white punk,dope itch! It's really starting to effect my relationships.

[@georgewilliams4258]

Also the late Re Styles as the dancing Quaalude.

[@MS-ro9dm]

This album, "The Completion Backwards Principle" and the next, "Inside Outside" were my two big ones. They got played a ton by me. The guitar licks were of course done by the amazing Steven Lukather of Toto. Amber should know that name as he is the guitarist on MJ's Thriller also.

[@mikeb6869]

Tomorrow is Fri check out lita ford ,the cave

[@siskokidd]

Inside Outside, a great sleeper album full of terrific tracks and brilliant musicianship.

[@NoCanDu]

@@siskokidd Agreed!

[@aramakukutai7750]

The Completion Backward Principle is a great concept album end to end. Brilliant if quirky. Amnesia and Matter of Pride, not to mention Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman (great pulp Sci fi reference)

[@keithsteinle747]

The Tubes,was a punk rock band that was banned in 40 countries for their life stage show. They later broke into main stream rock hair band with the song and video " She's A Beauty"

[@marko7225]

Possibly the best pre chorus and chorus ever!

[@erinb.5103]

Can you please play a 70’s hit please, by The Little River Band, Cool Change. I’ve requested this a lot but it’s because I know you’re going to like it.

[@CardiacCat]

Little River Band is a good one and I don't think they've reviewed anything by them so far that I recall.

[@gypsyrocker]

And Lonesome Loser! Love that song!! Yeah, Little River Band is a great band.

[@erinb.5103]

@@CardiacCat maybe you could request it too because I’ve requested it about 50 times and they seem to ignore me.

[@erinb.5103]

@@gypsyrocker I’m trying to get other people to request it in the comments because I’ve seriously requested it no less than 50 times and I’ve gotten no where so maybe you could request? Please

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

One of my all time favorite songs!

[@frankenfurter58]

I got to see them live when they co-opened Bowie's concert in the early 80's. I didn't know they were part of the line-up so it was a real treat. They're an amazing live band. No auto-tune or pre-recorded music there. Very entertaining band.

[@kellyreiterman]

When this would come on at the high school dances, everyone was up dancing! It's still on my playlist over 40 years later.

[@juanbanzai]

One of the greatest pop rock songs ever written... PERIOD!! Prairie Prince rocks the WORLD with his drums on the this tune!

[@johnallison6474]

The drummer is the legendary Prairie Prince.......

[@ajruther67]

Today in 1971, Carole King's landmark solo album Tapestry was released!

[@Itelkner]

Hear hear...!

[@donthomasdunigan7004]

I saw The Tubes in Detroit in 1975 and 1976. They were a very theatrical group and put on a show with numerous props and costumes. In 1975, when fat-back televisions were about all you could get, they filled the stage with a backdrop of fat-back tv screeens. There was a lot going on onstage, plus a lot more on those screens. This was a video made during the 1980s when they were pretty popular in that market. Peace.

[@gwenlucier7403]

Thursday night roller skating She's a beauty by the Tubes. Doesn't get any better. Oh the memories.

[@NoCanDu]

“I Don’t Wanna Wait Anymore” is a great ballad from this album!

[@roland8578]

Vollkommen richtig...🙂👍

[@rayburn2007]

On the recording Steve Lukather played guitars and bass ,Toto’s lead guitar player.

[@mokumboi19]

A great classic that often gets forgotten. The Tubes were a fun band, no doubt.

[@bsanderfer]

Love the lyrics in this song. "She won't even miss me when she's gone. That's okay with me, I'll cry later on."

[@kingvii7250]

If you dive into they're whole discography you'll discover that they fit in nowhere and everywhere. Musicaly they have done the whole Spectra from punk, disco, R&B, Rock, jazz...

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

They also made some excellent ballads, like Love's a Mystery (1979) and the amazing Don't Want to Wait Anymore (1981).

[@thomasvincennie3910]

GREAT SONG! This is POWER POP with some of the BEST lead guitar work you can ever hear in a song.

[@derekprice9076]

Seen the tubes about 15 times now, absolutely brilliant, and very nice people too always up for a chat after the show

[@kevinparker2375]

Another artist suggestion from around 1982 was Adam Ant, "Goody Two Shoes", "Stand and Deliver", "Strip" or "Antmusic". Also Falco "Rock me Amadeus". I think y'all would get a kick out of these.

[@louella616]

Simon and Garfunkel songs All I Know, A Hazy Shade Of Winter

[@herkimertryon]

You missed the intro on the album version....."As I mentioned at the close of the last record, this record you are now playing is another example of the completion backwards principle. If you can possibly manage the time, please play both sides in one meeting." Good memories....thank you!!!!!

[@buddystewart2020]

Don't Want To Wait Anymore is one of their best songs to me. Great playing, singing and song arrangement.

[@geoffstokes]

I Don't Want To Wait Anymore is another classic of theirs

[@oldnerdreviews]

This is one of my favorite 80s tunes! Another great one from the band is "Don't Want To Wait Anymore."

[@yvonnekr]

Some of the guys in The Tubes are from Phoenix, AZ, and their sound is hard to define. Their sound is part pop, part rock, part synth-pop, part artsy, part new wave and a dash of punk. They are 80s Music…. and definitely OUT THERE, tongue in cheek, and fun. Side note: in the movie Xanadu with Olivia Newton John, they have a fun little music/dance sequence. (Amber, you and the girls will love the movie Xanadu!)

[@surlechapeau]

yes, they were another band that was their own genre!

[@bobboyoop1141]

Every song told a story. Always. AND it was great to dance to while on TOP of the bar lol.

[@dennismoore3383]

I loved playing this entire album in high school. The Tubes had a very "tongue in cheek" style. They were able to be silly, serious, and thoughtful all at once. They used to put on an amazing live show, too. It got so extravagant they had to tone it down because it cost too much.

[@mrsouthjersey4956]

"The Tubes", 1 of the greatest "bang for your buck" concerts you could attend in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Not only great talented musicians performing flawlessly but entertaining shenanigans onstage evoking amusement, laughter with great visuals throughout the show. It was like a "rock and roll carnival" with the totally unexpected being revealed before during and after every song making for just a fantastic night out.

[@vandergod]

The Tubes… once again, I go back to college. The Tubes played a show on campus one Halloween night. It was an awesome show and a great night! Thanks again, guys, for taking me back to my younger days.

[@vickiroman189]

I got to see them in a small bar outside Denver in the early 90s - they put on one of the best shows ever! They were so unique when they burst onto the radio. They're still out there - my brother has tix for March.

[@chuckgann2154]

great band live, seen them in the late 70's & early 80's , Tubes put on a hell of a concert , little shows for each song

[@tonybarnett1158]

Shocked and thrilled that you listened to this before, "She's a beauty.

[@robertcussins2807]

Same album, very nice ballad: "Don't Want to Wait Anymore" is gorgeous. These guys were good. Saw them in 1983, Great show.

[@berserk2]

They are my fav band, totally underrated. Thanks for checking them out!

[@cablebrain9691]

The Tubes were a great band to see live. They were very theatrical and fun. Extremely entertaining. I saw them in a theater with Todd Rundgren as the opening act back in the '80's.

[@ps5392]

She’s a Beauty is one of my all time favorite 80’s tunes.

[@GibsonHeavy]

This is an absolutely fantastic song, the guitar solo is stellar.

[@taradevine6026]

They put on a whole stage show, different outfits, tons of fun!

[@jameskitchell7547]

This is why I've been a long time subscriber... You guys pull out the obscure best songs of every decade!!!💖💖

[@mar10dg]

"And hey, Rock 'n' Roll, they're gonna cram it down your throat. Time for the number One group of the world. Please welcome, from San Francisco, THE TUBES!" God, this takes me back. I've seen so many of their shows from the 70's and onwards. Although I gotta say, the early work from the 1970's was much more outrageous and rebellious en less smoothly produced and with more of a satirical twist. But yeah, one of the iconic bands that shaped my musical world. Still listen to their albums regularly.

[@johnfields9416]

gottqa go down this rabbit hole! Many diverse and interesting tunes from this band!!

[@vick247xe]

Oh my goodness! The Tubes were my 2nd concert! Now I have 72 in count now, but what a great time, I told you two the 80's were awesome!

[@jeffjones6221]

The tubes had a couple tunes that got airplay. This tune and She's a Beauty. Here's another 2 song band "the sherbs". We Ride Tonight and No Turning Back.

[@heathanderson1350]

Those are both good songs from the Sherbs but you forgot about their best song "I Have the Skill".

[@jeffjones6221]

@@heathanderson1350 I did forget that one!

[@heathanderson1350]

@@jeffjones6221 I totally forgot about We Ride Tonight, it's a banger too!

[@leftfturn]

I graduated in 82 and from what I can remember the 80's was great on the music front.

[@brianhoward9336]

Seen these guys in concert and they were a great time. Just straight up fun music.

[@dianahollidayholliday8864]

One of my first concerts was the Tubes at the Hollywood Palladium. Great show!

[@davidd5407]

This band was 20 years ahead of its time. All their stuff told stories with futuristic music. Jackson Browne and Todd Runsgren were big fans.

[@shelleymurphy1966]

One of my absolute favorite songs from my high school years!

[@ilionreactor1079]

Be careful diving into The Tubes. They have a "colorful" history that landed them in the pages of Penthouse magazine. "She's a Beauty" is another good song, but you can probably do without "White Punks on Dope." Great times in old San Rafael!

[@xcronex]

oh but it's such a killer tune .. but you're right

[@ilionreactor1079]

@@xcronex Let's bring the Squad along slowly, carefully. Don't want to scare them!

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

WPOD is such a Roger Steen tour de force on the live album. Satire galore, gotta see it.

[@JoeSchumacher]

The Leland Stanford Jr. Marching Band does a great version of WPOD.

[@kevinsmith4429]

"A GUCCI SHOETREE!"

[@shirleyjones9460]

Ahhhhhh The Tubes! Wow, this brings back memories for sure! The Tubes were great!!

[@alissageorge5679]

I forgot about this song. Thanks for the reminder. ‘She’s a Beauty’ is my favorite by them.

[@Jp421JP]

Yes! The Tubes rock. Miss those 80’s bands

[@michaeldavis5610]

Gotta love the 80's...Now back to the really good stuff...Heart covering Led Zeppelin's song Battle of Evermore.live from any where but I saw the one from Cleveland ....Start a brush fire guys! Enjoy your evening.

[@jamesmorrison959]

She’s a beauty.. one in a million.. good song

[@maxlipovore]

The Tubes put on incredible live shows.

[@robertiddings4697]

The Tubes were a great band. Several hits. Different moment in thier career, they had a small appearance in the Movie "Xanadu". They rocked it!

[@liviakelly5691]

I haven't heard this song since Middle/High School... Thank you for bringing back into the 1980's 🥰✌️

[@dyrkeschaefer]

Killer band. Their 1977 live album is one of the best live albums.... ever. And another track off of this same album is, IMO, one of the greatest 80s power ballads ( Don't Want To Wait Anymore ).

[@nigelwoolfmobile]

These guys were awesome! Thanks for playing one of my favourite 80s bands. This song was off a great concept album, The Completion Backward Principle. They also did a great mash-up song (called Dancin'?) with Olivia Newton-John in the Movie Xanadu. These guys belong to the same genre as Bryan Adams, Lover Boy, Foreigner, Eddie Money, Mr Mister, Go West, etc. It's the US, West Coast Synth Pop Rock sort of vibe.

[@billc.5861]

Fee Waybill on vocals, Roger Steen & Bill Spooner on guitar, Rick Anderson bass, Michael Cotton in keyboards & Vince Walnuck on piano/ keys and the great Prairie Prince on drums

[@henningandersen683]

Good choise, wonderfull group, they have don a lot of good hits, in my eyes a very under rated band. very good reaction as alwayes, keep up the good work

[@kengalbraith1319]

Fun live band! I remember them playing some TV theme songs, hitting whiffle balls into the crowd with their guitars. It was a great party atmosphere.

[@anthonyfernandez3927]

It's definitely one of the best shows to see live,saw the at Santa Monica Cific Center in 1981.

[@SanJoseBob]

This Band needs to be seen in Concert. They were a Theatrical band. They would “dress up” for each song they did on stage. While the band was playing, a few members were back stage changing into the next song. “The Tubes” had to be seen Live to be appreciated. Next from them, “What do you want from Life”, “White Punks on Dope”, ….. SanJoséBob

[@janfijay]

Underrated band - so glad you've reacted to them.

[@michaelnolan1963]

Ahhhh...A flashback if ever there was one Had the LP back in the day .... Thanks guys. ☮️❤️

[@SiriusJMoonlight]

The TUBES! Satirical, ahead of their time, and you should have seen their stage show. Costume changes and everything.

[@UrbanSwagger]

Wow! This tune opened a floodgate in my mind, a gusher of 80s song possibilities for you: Re-Flex Politics of Dancing, Planet P Why Me?, Golden Earring When the Bullet Hits the Bone, Novo Combo Up Periscope. Keep the reactions coming. ;)

[@floridaboy6051]

Another great one -hit -wonder from that era is Turning Japanese from The Vapors.

[@michaelknight2118]

Tubes have their own sound, which was great.Everyone is wanting She's a Beauty, which is a good song. Enjoy

[@stevelucero9047]

This song was all over FM radio in the SF Bay Area (the Tubes were from Frisco)... Cool facts: The guitar riff for "Talk To Ya Later" was created by Steve Lukather (Toto) and he played the guitars and solo on the studio recording... Her also created the solo in "She's A Beauty" . The Tubes were a CrAZy live... and Fee was a fantastic singer...