Husker Du - Green Eyes

Fifth track from the 1985 Husker Du album "Flip Your Wig".

[@deathfromabove77]

one of the most beautiful rock songs ever...love Bob Mould but Grant Hart songs ( Books about UFO/Terms of Psychic Warfare/Pink turns to Blue/Diane/She's A Woman now she is a man/Flexible Flyer/Don't Wanna know if you are lonely/ etc) were always my favourite..particularly the other-worldly beauty of Green Eyes

[@chuckm4540]

I've been going through my album collection after Grant's passing and I'm realizing most of my favorite Husker Du songs are Grant Hart songs. I never realized that until now - with age comes wisdom I guess?

[@atthesunrise]

Yeah, everybody knows the Grant songs are the best ones :-)

[@danielvincent3473]

Too much spice.

[@bradleyheck7204]

@@danielvincent3473 And walking around Minneapolis in wintertime wearing sandals.

[@curly_wyn]

It's a great big world There's a million other guys I feel so lucky when I look In those green eyes Is it the sun That makes them so green? Those are the prettiest eyes I have ever seen Green eyes... What makes them sparkle? What makes them shine? What makes those eyes of yours Look into mine? Green eyes...

[@rclamber1]

Best love song ever written. I still tear up when I hear it sometimes.

[@MogulClown]

It's really almost hypnotic. One of my very favorite Husker Du songs.

[@jimbo-fk4dq]

Who says punk rock can't be beautiful?

[@coldcoldrain13]

jimbo 2346 It was me who said that, but I was wrong.

[@emfraridades7261]

Stupid purists.

[@dj-um7el]

​@@coldcoldrain13 The Damned's Smash It Up is a beautiful song, same with Richard Hell And the Voidoids' song Time.

[@afoolisharrangement]

RIP Grant Hart a true legend and pioneer that will never be forgotten. Bobs solo in this song is earth shattering, heart destroying and does this masterpiece justice.

[@MrRichards68]

Bob never got near this track !!.. It's all Grant..written by and recorded by him. Guitars, bass and drums..everything. Basically a solo track..

[@jmvlock1929]

Nah, Bob plays the guitars. Grant plays everything else. Greg's not on this one.

[@drrobert7543]

Is this really about his cat?

[@specialsnowflake9097]

@@drrobert7543 yes

[@stickwork17]

This song is beautiful and haunting. Husker Du rules.

[@johnwalker4105]

When I heard Grant had died, this is the first song I thought about. RIP Grant

[@olliheikkinen3426]

Yeah #metoo

[@MadMax31577]

Years of bad habits and bad lifestyle choices

[@komoleeray687]

RIP Grant Hart..thanks for your beautiful songs which have stayed part of my life since i first heard them back in my teens over 30 years ago..your spirit and music lives on

[@kevinlafrance3614]

a song that I played for my girl to show her how much I loved her. thanks Grant....RIP

[@bradleyheck7204]

Me, too, We've been married for 18 years now. R. I. P. Mr. Hart. I hope you have found peace.

[@MrRichards68]

This song is a Grant Hart "solo" piece...He wrote it, sang it, played bass and drums AND guitar..Surprised ?

[@ernietheattorneycom]

hard to believe how good this is........so glad I got to see them live in 1985. one of the few benefits of being a middle aged man............

[@MrSuicidal69]

Very jealous Ernie. I was handed a battered TDK cassette around 87/88 of CAG in Australia. They had just broken up around that time. Playing that cassette from the first listen was something I will never forget. An immediate connection.

[@nikolaik1147]

Which show was this Ernie? Thanks.

[@ernietheattorneycom]

@@nikolaik1147 saw them at Fenders Ballroom in Long Beach, Ca. If memory serves me right they played with Agent Orange that evening.....

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Like harbor fish and eels, swimming out of the murk to feed on the pier, qualities of this song continue to gnaw at me--30+ years after the fact. This is an anthem. Grant should be awarded the Stanley Cup full of Veuve Cliquot and a 500-pound green eyed Bengal tiger for his masterpiece.

[@BiPolarBears1]

One of the most beautiful punk rock songs about a cat. It's one you remember. Saw these guys twice, both shows were awesome.

[@matthewsolina4920]

This song is absolutely gorgeous.

[@weezadam]

they were pretty much like Lennon and McCartney. Hart being McCartney and Mould being Lennon. The pair was just as prolific as The Beatles were and their entire repertoire is phenomenal and timeless music

[@dj-um7el]

They are as good as The Beatles!

[@chuckm4540]

RIP Grant Hart 3/15/61 - 9/14/17. You will be missed.

[@bradleyheck7204]

This sad, fallen world will be a lesser pace without him present.

[@Shuffledaddy]

Of all the great Husker Du songs, this one is my favorite. Who says punk can't be beautiful?

[@RLow67]

This is such a great love song. Can't stop listening. Totally learning to play this on guitar!

[@christophercasey6775]

It's pretty easy to play. Not that difficult. A classic.

[@timbuk1126]

I've had this LP in various forms along with their others and this is justjust one of many incredibly timeless and inspiring pieces of music they created. Husker Du were true originals.

[@davedotmaffei]

playing this song for my fiance at our wedding

[@nonewmccarthyism]

Love how this song sounds like it was recorded at the Staples Center.. HUGE

[@bradleyheck7204]

And CRUNCHY!

[@MSW86]

I can hear where Pixies probably got the inspiration for "Wave of Mutilation."

[@jjudontcry]

totally

[@scruffyp9480]

I think Frank Black covered this song or something cos I remember he put me on to it.

[@punktsup]

why kurt cobain not his top 50?

[@chrystianrevellesgatti5752]

and green day for "I Was There"

[@etherealcatholic5711]

"Bassist & Drummer wanted for band influenced by Husker Du and Peter Paul & Mary." Original want ad by Black Francis.

[@vanquishingrace5043]

It's a great big world There's a million other guys I feel so lucky when I look In those green eyes Is it the sun That makes them so green Those are the prettiest eyes I have ever seen Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes What makes them sparkle What makes them shine What makes those eyes of yours Look into mine Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes It's a great big world There's a million other guys I feel so lucky when I look In those green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes Blue green eyes

[@abbigailburdette6103]

I feel honored to have green eyes when I listen to this song.

[@brittlerichard]

What a beautiful song. Well played, Grant Hart.

[@sgtnull]

the song is important in the way you interpet it. if it is about you and your girl, guy or cat. you bring as much to the song emotionally as the writer did. he didn't write it for you, so however it makes you feel is what matters. love can not be boxed and sold only between this type of person and that type of person. stop worrying about all of that. live your life trying not to be judgemental and miserable to other people. love finds itself and be glad for those who find it.

[@dioguinhomigueis]

This is a beautiful pop rock song!

[@16voyeur]

This song had me crushing on Grant forever... ;)

[@chompercreeper_6245]

16voyeur seriously? That's funny

[@xNervousxBrainx]

the world will miss ya Grant. thanks man.

[@MrMraab]

Indeed. Jon Auer does a lovely acoustic interpretation of this one that is just romantic as hell, and it doesn't matter who he's singing it to. This is an incredible song. Period.

[@GraveDirectionswithSugerkat]

RIP, Grant Hart.

[@spnhm34]

Heart stopping guitar solo

[@jamessullivan4391]

Yeah, baby!

[@riotgirrrlwise5513]

Nuttin wrong with a TRUE green eyed dame. Few of us out there.

[@ezkibela]

Blue green eyes , wich is more peculiar

[@didiervidry7687]

Merci madame Europe !

[@dasmikey1964]

One of my favorite songs from this group. Thanks for posting it!

[@adrianbarker2655]

I have a beautiful green eyes partner, we're both drummers too, we'll never get married but we're going to be together forever and this is our song. I'd like to imagine a situation where we waste time on a wedding just so we can dance together to this song in some sort of dedication to each other ❤

[@trinityscott4004]

My favorite song

[@EverythingRisk]

Got green eyes and love Husker Du for all eternity.

[@deidrec624]

Rest In Peace, Grant Hart.

[@ebisu2001]

glad I know their music. Always underestimated...

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Another example of these 3 barrel-chested-farmboys playing with fire.. Not really sure what to say... Other bands had all this production, engineers, directors, money, labels, budget, lawyers, etc... But when you get right down to it, ITS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE SONG. And this is one of the most awesome ever, please excuse my loud mouth..

[@serpentine76]

this song really psych' my mind!!!

[@fulltruth]

I just heard Grant Hart sing this song at the Bug Jar in Rochester, NY! It's a keeper!

[@blakemanke64]

Grant Hart's singing in this song kinda reminds me of Dee Dee Ramone when he sings his part in "outsider", I love this song though!

[@SpiralZest]

+Matthew Bailey Haha, so because he has an opinion that might be wrong he's a poser that shops at Hot Topic? Well aren't you the best musical historian ever~? Well Mr. Musical Historian next time someone voices an opinion or might be wrong, how about you kindly give your opinion instead of acting as though you're the voice of the people. I mean all he said was that it reminded him of a song. Act more mature maybe? Anyways if you're not going to be an adult and give a insult filled reply then kindly don't reply~ If you're going to act like any respectable person then feel free to give your opinion, but don't count on either of us replying~ Buh bye~ c:

[@TheMegacitygirl]

My love song

[@REIworker]

love them forever.

[@pelicanmouse]

Spot on re; Paul Stanley !!!!! I never heard it before but you are correct , sir - this song kills

[@giolovesstarwars]

I dedicate it to my love with his stellar green eyes 💚

[@JulioCesar-hk2pr]

The best quality

[@podisracer]

one of the first bands i started to listen to when i was a wee lad! good to hear bob has a new album!

[@clinton6able]

I used to play this song for my daughter when she was a little girl. Chew on that.

[@maidanon]

Buen viaje amigo GRANT. junto con CORNELL los dos peores y mas bajos golpes al rock alternativo y sobre todo a los que lo amamos y nos cambio la vida. love u

[@bloodyjoec]

16 people not coming to my party! Gorgeous song

[@chompercreeper_6245]

I love it

[@joeykappel]

RIP Grant

[@MsHappyLilly]

♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ It's a great big world There's a million other guys I feel so lucky when I look In those green eyes ♥ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬

[@mrsjanina68]

i love this song, thanks

[@doomybaya]

simply amazing... as everything hüsker dü did

[@EverythingRisk]

Love Grant Hart for this song. I've got green eyes.

[@drrobert7543]

Toss up between this song, Velvets' "Pale Blue Eyes", and VM's "Brown Eyed Girl" for favorite eye color song.

[@drrobert7543]

Ooh I forgot Gram Parsons' "Blue Eyes"

[@AuthenticCelestial]

RIP Grant :( x

[@andyhunt5150]

Bob Mould’s guitar solo is so beautiful. And the outro is pure genius. Oh, and there’s that fucking amazing guitar tone.

[@frankblues]

love this

[@markoanic9653]

great song! Beatles in 1985.

[@berndmoeller3607]

Great Song, for sure !!

[@meowzer999]

My cat Meowzer likes this.

[@bennyshambles]

I agree, it's all about Grant Hart, although Mould gets most the attention. This song is just amazing + beautiful.

[@p4horror]

Haha, I've always said this song reminds me of KISS. I come in this clip & read someone else saying the same thing. Sounds great.

[@laurarose8841]

*Suddenly becomes really proud of my eye colour*

[@Jacknife1199]

Laura Rose Are you blue eyed ?

[@laurarose8841]

of course

[@EverythingRisk]

Laura Rose - Why would you not be proud of the way God created you...

[@TheBleech]

+Laura Rose I have Grey eyes, quite unusual, but boring.

[@brokenwing2005]

+Norse I have green eyes but the prettiest eyes I've ever seen were a silver-y shade of grey.

[@fatherfuhrer7163]

Most of my fave Husker Du songs are Grants, Just slow it down enough for a melody to appear, I think Bob figured that out, hence, SUGAR

[@jpcpm1340]

I always heard the melody; didn't have to or want to slow anything down. So much for your theory, mein Fuhrer

[@sethpin67]

I'm just playing my daughter's 3/4 size acoustic along with this - last part is Bb A Bb A F C Dm A Bb Db F.

[@keithbate9405]

Great track about Grant's Cat !

[@kevinlafrance7998]

On my death bed mixtape

[@darylcumming7119]

The eighties.

[@MisterSpinalzo]

There will be always some people in the world who like stuff you don't like.

[@sarahsillygoose]

ya grant hart is one of the best song writers i know till this day

[@EverythingRisk]

RIP Grant Hart !

[@FablesJonny]

bob mould is the best writer hands down. list the songs from both and it becomes apparent!!

[@dj-um7el]

I'm convinced Interpol were inspired by these guys!!! Interpol was inspired by Nirvana, which they were inspired by Husker Du, so it would make sense! 3 of the greatest bands of all time!!!

[@Moneyaddthenmultiply]

I heard a rumor that this song was written about his cat

[@rodrigodeavilagomez5913]

well being a husker du song i bet is safe to assume it is not about a girl either

[@RawPower867]

Grant was bisexual, so it could have been about a girl

[@denisesutcliffe6224]

It's a song about his cat 😍

[@denniswood7503]

When we saw Grant live he told us it was about a cat.

[@TravelMate2006]

must have been a russian blue

[@SlightlyWetFart]

When's someone gonna come along and remaster all this good shit

[@sammack1564]

I think it's too late to deSpot it......

[@SlightlyWetFart]

@@sammack1564 oh why?

[@sammack1564]

Actually my bad, this was the only Husker SST album that Spot didn't produce. The reason I said it is that Spot's production is flat and tinny.

[@heracliteanflux1]

@jgnet911: As of last week when I finally saw Grant play this song (among many others) live, I completely agree with your opinion.

[@marbles65]

Its a great big world written for a cat according to Grant.

[@tishpish4939]

Meowzer is a king amongst cats!

[@bradleyheck7204]

I'm pretty sure I've stayed married for 23 years because of this song.

[@ezkibela]

Its a fucking flashback to my 20's

[@ericfricke8268]

Goodbye Grant!

[@LeotheOrangeCat]

@alkalinenofx I read that somewhere, but I cannot find any reference to that now, so I am not sure at all. It may have just been another online comment. Also, I believe what I read said it was about Bob's cat. Since this is Grant's song, I doubt that. Anyway, I sing the song to my cat and for me, it's about a cat.

[@Jigfm]

@MrGoatEyes Damn i always thought the same thing about Rourke and Norton, both incredible bass players, bot underrated.

[@Timmybear]

I've always been partial to I'm Sticking With You and Afterhours by the Velvets, and Dirty Water by the STandells, and What I Like About You by The Romantics. Hmmm, I to seem to favour drummers... :)

[@weaselsuit]

It's about Grant's boyfriend at the time. I won't name him, but he was in another Minneapolis band. GREAT song.

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Woeeeeeeee, someone said it was about a man. Shocked !

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Some say about a cat .

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Give the initials of his so called boyfriend. Nosey.

[@twoevileyes]

yes

[@inverianvie]

Once again, one hundred to one people say Husker Du good.

[@BlindassassinMGTOW]

@ebisu2001 indeed, like the pixies and dinosaur jr.

[@georgeharrison70]

Grant Hart is awesome.

[@AlanSantana331]

It's a true shame the passing of Grant Hart. A legend and such a influential musician. RIP

[@TheTrainRex]

@lid107 Ah thank you for reassuring me that society has no hope of forward movement. I was getting a bit skeptical there.

[@punkylass]

It's about his cat. Fact.

[@captaindaring]

@ambientfairchild You do know this is Grant Hart singing on this one, right? Maybe you should comment on a song that Mould had the lead vocals.

[@LeotheOrangeCat]

@MarvinValidbook cool thanks