The Killers - The Man (Bonaroo 2018)

[@samansiddiquie1902]

This song is not given it’s proper due. This is one of the best The Killers song. It’s perfect in its attitude.

[@richardernsberger5692]

I wouldn't call it one of their best. I think a lot of the songs that the band performed its first Royal Albert Hall concert were the Killer's peak--songs with excellent depth and sophistication, well arranged. This song, while popular, is fairly gimmicky and thin, IMO.

[@numbtynob]

Yep my favorite

[@868techtv]

OF ALLLLL TIMEEEEEEE

[@charlesgarcia2316]

@@richardernsberger5692don’t get me wrong, I can go on about songs about loving the high school jock and also killing your girlfriend are peak Killers…but they have always been a Vegas band and a big personality with a ton of glam has always been part of it. I remember falling off The Killers in my late 20’s feeling like I guess they’re just doing greatest hits arena tours and headlining festivals. Then The Man came out. The song has pure Killers running through is fucking veins. It was the right song that came out at the right time. Gimmicky? Absolutely fucking right it is as much as The Killers ever have been. That’s just my feeling, I think OP nailed it when they said it had the attitude.

[@emmasherratt3730]

AGREEEEED

[@CDEvans3905]

The older I get the more I deeply appreciate good drumming

[@adsvx]

Interesting. I've noticed exactly the same thing.

[@Parsley1968]

Me too. Appreciate now that’s the dummer is the ‘spine’.

[@bans5]

Ronnie Vannucci Jr. is definitely underrated as a drummer. Dude is just so solid its maddening.

[@76missahmad]

💯💯💯....yes.

[@benjaminsmith2493]

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I think he’s the greatest rock drummer ever. See the live videos of wonderful, wonderful, run for cover, runaways, even rut he has crazy good feel on. Then there’s the huge hits like brightside and wwwy where he’s just ripping. Obviously there’s a ton of great drummers but I just like what he chooses to do within the songs.

[@Floydfan47]

Brandon sounds fucking flawless live. He really is the man.

[@pastiy.1970]

is playback bro

[@scrhymn]

@@pastiy.1970 nah u can tell its not

[@dylando2583]

Brandon flowers is such a good front man and highly underrated

[@Lasirenagirl]

Dyl Ando 100 agree!

[@adsvx]

Yeah, couldn't agree more. The guy's got it all and then some.

[@adsvx]

"Bad song..." lol. Sure.

[@Marconius17]

Don’t be silly, he’s beloved my people all around the world and fronts an amazing band. He’s not underrated at all.

[@AnnaLVajda]

He's not underrated he's The Man.

[@fuzer909]

You could say this is a......Killer performance.

[@freedombrick]

Well, half a killer performance

[@MichaelJW72]

Cue David Caruso putting sun glasses and the CSI Miami theme.

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

fuzer909 don’t

[@robbelliii]

Cheeseball

[@GrowingPothos]

One of the chillest, most private dudes (and kind of awkward outside the stage) goes out, doesn't need fancy clothes, coreography, lights, he just goes out there with confidence and his abundance of talent and will blow your fucking mind. I will never understand how he manages to be so captivating.

[@bondfool]

That suit is definitely fancy.

[@mattblom3990]

If you want an answer from someone with a social psychology degree, Flowers is an INFP and he's dissociating himself on stage. He's splitting part of himself off to deliver the song in egocentric confidence while the rest of his mind hides in autopilot.

[@meansummer5494]

bro he's The Man

[@MyNameJeff00]

Haha

[@MyNameJeff00]

@@mattblom3990 I'm INTJ reckon I'd manage

[@lisajanebrooklyn]

Brandon Flowers: You're looking at the man. Me: I can't stop looking at the man.

[@jackstar958]

I am obsessed by this song, I can listen to it 10 times in a row. A true all time great worthy of the R&R hall of fame.

[@karlsenula9495]

Lol i just did ...

[@dawndixon8038]

I'd love to be one of those backing singers singing this over and over! LOVE IT!!

[@Teriteri22]

Dawn Dixon so true!!! Amazing!!! 😍🌟

[@americantremens8554]

I know this is completely unprovoked and, to the half-trained ear, there's absolutely nothing similar about their music and/or talent level but, as a frontman, Brandon Flowers makes Adam Levine look like something you stepped in on the subway. The fact that America would rather see some dude pop his shirt off and sing "Girls Like You" than experience a true performer playing music that doesn't make you want to jam an exhaust pipe into your head is a testament to everything wrong with this country. I weep for our youth.

[@paulascorner]

You know what, you are right.

[@danielfox3276]

Steady on lad,get ya point but easy man.

[@Cellkist]

It's almost like people enjoy different things. Really weird right?

[@brianarmstrong4894]

He's too busy being the man to give a damn about what the other boys are up to.

[@ohmadamn]

🙌 🙌

[@piotrek.b]

Cheers for Krist Novoselic on drums!

[@v1z3rr]

I knew I wasnt the only one who think they look alike

[@user-ux4ft4qw6p]

That opening is THE MAN!!!

[@shinesparkss5193]

Absolutely the best performance of The Man I've ever seen. I'd even say one of the best Killers performances of all time for me.

[@atakansimsek5243]

he exactly sounds like the actual recording. there are really few people like that. love it

[@katiehammock3003]

wow that energy they are sending to the crowd is amazing !!! now i need to see the killers live!

[@misswinter3361]

You should! They're amazing 💗

[@fcb25]

@@misswinter3361 I should too, but as a 16 year old german it's a bit difficult. 😂

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Those background singers are pitch perfect. The whole stage is solid.

[@TheEvilCommenter]

I had to wait like 12 hours in the blazing sun in the pit line to get in front for this but MAN was it worth it!!!

[@anniedmusic]

I tried this at karaoke. How the hell he hits those notes in full voice is crazy.

[@Areyoutalkingtome]

His voice is perfect live

[@susansmith8141]

Exactly I agree

[@joemancusi1516]

I hear the Talking Heads in this.

[@yrmthr]

Joe Mancusi oingo boingo too

[@adsvx]

Very much so.

[@nymike06]

I also hear some Queen and Elvis

[@adsvx]

Yes!

[@thomashernandez1592]

100%

[@tarzlegacy9446]

They need to do the SUPER-BOWL halftime show like… ASAP!

[@ravendmaster]

Восторг, уважение. Поклон, достойное произведение современного искусства... (одним русским словом, - ахуительно)

[@Easy-Eight]

Where is former Vice President Cheney?

[@truewheelbicycleco7724]

Hiding like the rest of them.

[@steveclapper5424]

WOW what a performance! I can't believe I missed this song until now!

[@marilenaxx5978]

I wanna see Brandon Flowers and his outfits on Victoria's Secret runway not those dumb models 😂 he is such a fashionista

[@TwentyOneOlivers]

He is such a dad, this was such a good show

[@northernbrother1258]

I can't really call myself a Killers fan, but this is a great #@$% song!

[@JorshWarshington1]

You're a fan. They got at least 20 songs that are this good or better.

[@nicolahood4521]

I think every single woman with a pulse knows that Brandon is "the man" 😍😍

[@vlmaguire81]

Brandon Flowers is definitely my man xx

[@tukomusic]

The mark of a real singer - always nails it live.

[@pepelessartv]

A Killers song which doesn't sound like a Killers song but that is top 5 of the band easily. That's what Flowers does. The man is pure talent.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

63 and this is freakin great 👍 67….and it’s STILL great.

[@hunter3333333]

No lip syncing here... This is a awesome live performance :P

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

That's what happens when you don't see a live pop performance

[@kevinmacdonald861]

Been to concerts for these guys all over the us!! We follow them anywhere, best live band I have ever heard!!!

[@guillermomarin857]

He is really enjoying this and that's amazing.

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

This song is the Killers at their finest......just a fucking awesome, powerful track......Brandon sings that damn song perfect every time I hear it Live.....

[@Psyiconics]

Someone come with me to his next concert

[@sticker_enjoyer1656]

Babychapom lol same

[@dianasargsian4027]

I was there, it was faaaaantatsic

[@superd0076]

Diana Mojanoff I want to see them live! Where they on tour or just a show in your city?

[@KJ-je9pm]

That intro is amazing!

[@ronshina4022]

I know the score like the back of my hand Them other boys, I don't give a damn They kiss on the ring, I carry the crown Nothing can break, nothing can break me down Don't need no advice, I got a plan I know the direction, the lay of the land I know the score like the back of my hand Them other boys, I don't give a damn I'm the man, come round No-no-nothing can break, no-nothing can break me down I'm the man, come round and No-no-nothing can break, you can't break me down I got gas in the tank I got money in the bank I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man I got skin in the game I got a household name I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man When it comes to Friday, I always earn Don't try to teach me, I got nothing to learn 'Cause baby I'm gifted You see what I mean? USDA certified lean I'm the man, come round No-no-nothing can break, you can't break me down I got gas in the tank I got money in the bank I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man I got skin in the game I don't feel no pain I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man Who's the man? Who's the man? I'm the man, I'm the man Who's the man with the plan? I'm the man Who's the man? Who's the man? I'm the man, I'm the man Who's the man with the plan? I'm the man I'm the man I'm the man I got gas in the tank I got money in the bank I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man I got skin in the game Headed to the hall of fame I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man Right hand to God First in command My testimony, when I take the stand Who's the man? Who's the man? I'm the man, I'm the man Who's the man with the plan? I'm the man Who's the man? Who's the man? I'm the man, I'm the man Who's the man with the plan? I'm the man I don't give a damn I'm the man

[@luisleonromani4630]

3:44 Brandon Flowers, such a good rapper

[@lazybacon7520]

Imagine this performance at Wrestlemania for Becky Lynch

[@Xe974]

Lmfao brooo

[@thomashernandez1592]

100% perform it live!

[@allknowing145]

She doesn't deserve it, she's woman, not a man. Can't be the man without a dick

[@careeflewellen3737]

This would be the SHOWSTOPPER!!!

[@Geoooooooooo]

@@allknowing145 that's an embarrassingly deliberate way to flex your transphobia but ok

[@teets122]

It was the most amazing performance ever

[@eljefe8149]

I wish i could hit those high notes as effortlessly as he does.

[@eisenheim46]

Who wouldn't want Brandon in their Flower?

[@barryodonohoe9806]

“The vice-presidency is a mostly symbolic job.”

[@samp7552]

Perfect song for Mike Patton and the boys to play on their tongue and cheek style!! Great performance this!!

[@olubukonla7352]

I love this song so much. Thanks Vice!

[@zainshariff4561]

*USDA CERTIFIED LEAN!!!*

[@superd0076]

Damn! They are AWESOME 😎 LIVE!!!

[@saptefrati1600]

😂😂😂

[@killabees-m4t]

What a performance!!!

[@blackpearl8439]

Absolutely. Amazing.

[@Rambl3On]

Thanks for the upload!

[@shovelthumbs78]

Most underrated song of all time

[@kimberley1943]

I want that suit o.o

[@AustProd6]

Brilliant. Pure Art.

[@rigo6264]

Very energetic track.... nicely done guys....

[@angelagillard3508]

One of the sexiest songs. Love it . Makes me happy and dancey. 💖💖💖💖💖😱🤪👍🏼

[@angelagillard3508]

Yes yes yes

[@leticiacruz2649]

Cool performance 👌😍

[@GregJoshuaW]

Damn is no one gonna say anything about that ABSOLUTE BANGIN power chord entry by the backup?? Ladies - nailed that.

[@miros_frog]

I love this man❤

[@Pascale5625]

The Killers are underrated. So is Brandon. I mean, look at artists wining Grammys... and not them. This performance is EPIC! And their music is beyond awesome.

[@RainkidOfficial]

Hello world! We're a band called Rainkid. Check out our music and give us some feedback, we would love that. Peace Rainkid ❤

[@JorshWarshington1]

The lyrics strike me as something Neil Fallon from Clutch would say. That fun, tongue in cheek kind of attitude.

[@Adilson-su8xy]

Porrada ! 🇧🇷

[@ddblech1]

Who's still watching this in 2022!

[@MiTmite9]

August 2024

[@Imanol1990]

Hahaha this part 3:27 hot move haha

[@misswinter3361]

I was really good with it.

[@ImSteveSwish]

Tom Cruise in Magnolia channeled for sure ha

[@jasminne1338]

I just want to see them in concert again. 💓

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

The buildup is so awesome

[@lizrodriguez6492]

I love the killers!!

[@84tubbs18]

Here to see the face of the bass guitar

[@derekgoodwin5030]

Brandon you remember me as Travis many moons ago it is Derek

[@susansmith8141]

Love this love anything he sings his voice is golden

[@MeOutside]

I wish the Killers released more stuff like this. Brandon Flowers can totally pull off rock star.

[@rhernan007]

Love This Song...!!!!

[@Simmo87]

There's some musical ideas in this song I really love. I was expecting this performance to really kick, like, a lot more than it did. Perhaps that's the nature of arena size festival performances on tape though.

[@mickaeljaegerson5518]

Great artist! real singing no lyp sync. Flowers and the band are flawless.

[@angelagillard3508]

This before the bullshit of cv. Good days

[@AMalinnesta]

What a performance 🔥🔥🔥

[@olubukonla7352]

I love the woman and man stage set!

[@MiTmite9]

One of my great lifetime regrets--------not being 4th row back from the stage at this concert.

[@benyoung4305]

Great guitar part from Dave.

[@angelagillard3508]

Cv killed good days of good music

[@KaptainKrypton]

Finally Ric Flair has a theme song.

[@lukamestrovic4538]

Reminds me of David Byrne which is awesome >D

[@misswinter3361]

He's the MAN 😍

[@camilavazquez3652]

I love this opening, I'd love to be there😍❤️

[@Uzodesign]

"USDA certified, lean" Love that line 😂😂 Shiiiettt it doesn't get better than that does it, Mr. Man?

[@gamingflixx]

Loving this Killers inspired Bowie era I gotta say!

[@thomaskishmanii2675]

VICE brought me here

[@christianmendoza9942]

Me2

[@jpaneb]

Me3

[@Maid-en-Head]

+1 😃

[@ivanpardo1752]

UFC game brought me here

[@fcaisa]

My fav 💖

[@victorhugoortegamoraga1980]

Temazo ⭐

[@escaparatevisual]

Oh those drums! And Brandon's voice is infinitely better life. Great song, I'll stick to this version. Did I say I love those drums! Damn he knows how to play them!

[@garymacmillan6401]

They are fucking superstars.

[@dawntrethowan8551]

Brandon explained this song . . . it is all about arrogance. In an interview he revealed that he ‘regrets’ the negativity and arrogance of his public persona when the band first started out. The Man’ is about looking back on his attitude when The Killers first rose to fame - which he previously described as ‘arrogant’. Full of himself . . . It is a story of how he really was was . . . He has grown as a person and is not "that man" now. But the song is still fantastic . . .

[@luciac.419]

Ok I don’t know if I’m correct in saying this. But their sound man should have the instruments mic lower & his vocal mic higher. The instruments are drowning out his voice

[@silkywellman315]

Pretty amazing!!

[@cindyharper1500]

Smashed it! 😍

[@Zircon_xxx]

So true!!🥰

[@jackoff1826]

Question, do original The Killer fans like/love this song? Cause I feel like they wouldn't. I couldn't stand The Killers but this song is completely one of my favorites. Absolutely nothing like earlier stuff.

[@MiTmite9]

2:05. When I'm on the beach and no-one's around, I sing this song and walk just like this.