I'm Hurt.

[@vincecolasante2884]

Justin I was fortunate enough to sing on stage with you recently in Adelaide Australia for the VIP event. I just wanted to share with your fans how special you were as a support - you could see I was $hitting myself - but your encouragement and support was something special. Thanks for making it a moment I won’t forget. You guys were awesome on stage - don’t leave it too long to come back!!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Amazing! I hope you had fun :)

[@Dr_Urchfall]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain imma hump with you

[@christiangibbs391]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnu5oJJ-rNelmqM

[@thatvladguy3817]

Vinnie u killed it that day...we were happily shocked

[@dbapto6994]

Justin can you do an episode on The Killers???

[@drunvert]

I have tinnitus. Sucks. Especially when you're talking about tinnitus because I often don't notice it until I notice it and then I notice it.

[@StrangeDevice]

Justin Fucking Hawkins: laying his life on the line for our entertainment. We love you and want you to take care of yourself.

[@danalynbegin6991]

BLACK!!!!

[@sheydoll]

@@danalynbegin6991 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀💀

[@hadassahtannenbaum8828]

I am a Professor, and I use your videos for my students. History of Rock and Roll. I like what you said about Music Theory. So many RR musicians don't read music. Thank you so much!

[@purpleelephantdebh]

i especially appreciate your level of dedication in answering questions to the point of taking off your trousers and contorting your sore body to illustrate a stage performance injury. the indignities of aging, indeed. love your channel and your knowledge.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

You do realise that pants are underwear over here

[@purpleelephantdebh]

@@Man_fay_the_Bru oops, noted and remedied

[@JMutt88]

Let's be honest, this man will take any excuse to justify some form of mild or even full nudity. And we're all here to enjoy that.

[@leila7577]

@@JMutt88 I laughed out loud when Justin had a moment of modesty removing his jeans to show that leg injury. This past tour, we all seen and hooted/catcalled his Uber Designer briefs.

[@purpleelephantdebh]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 truth🤣🤣🤣

[@JacksonAxe]

Wow, the subs are growing nicely. Being a rockstar will bring views, but I'm 100% certain it's Justin's personality that'll make this channel huge.

[@tw0ey3dm4n]

That's true. I really don't / didn't care for the darkness, but I do care for music hence this guy is not a waste of time

[@hannahmitchell87]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Is this making you feel better? Enhancing your day?

[@ChainNonSmoker]

I think despite he's dayjob is being a rock n roll Jesus, there's that certain warm and honest, even relaxing nature to these videos, that always brings me back.

[@CHOEYGMUSIC]

Hi Justin, saw you live last night here in New Zealand and just wanted to say it was absolutely awesome. You guys put on such an amazing show - the best live show I've been to! Loved it so much, you guys played all of my favourite songs. I'd seen you live over 15 years ago (The Darkness and Hot Leg) and you've all improved in every way. So just wanting to say thanks for the amazing music and live show, I'll never forget it!

[@dentoncrimescene]

I was listening to your Street Spirit version yesterday and you sang "again" like you do here. Made me chuckle. Great version btw.

[@mcintoshpaul]

How do, Justin! Just wondered if you might do an episode on the "lost" Queen track 'Face It Alone' that emerged this month? Would love to hear your take on the technical wizardry that would go into creating a finished, polished song out of a demo like that. It's not an all-time classic Queen track by any means but there's something very emotional about hearing Freddie again.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks for the suggestion Paul!

[@scottmclain2738]

absolutely epic. you have crawled your way into my heart, sir.

[@JTB--]

We can't lose you man. Take care of yourself!!

[@jameslawrence9125]

I genuinely love these videos. Thank you so much!

[@Ms.kaydee]

I was at the LA show and saw that splits performance in all its’ glory! Hope your hammies heal up well. They do leave majestic bruises.

[@teddybears4life240]

Ok i was at the show, i dont know what splits ur referring...maybe i missed it. 🤍

[@Hydro-Québec]

Thank you Justin...im just an ordinary mucician and i love earing from you.

[@aylapantswb]

9:00 oh man! I would love, love, LOVE to hear an example of this!

[@tomcranvey3512]

Justin, a question for the next comments day. If you had the chance to make an entire solo album, each track with a fellow collaborator, who are some of the people you'd choose and why?

[@SupermanNew52]

That's a good one. I'd like to see him work with Devin Townsend or Jordan Rudess(Dream Theater keyboardist).

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Tom, I answered this in one of the videos.

[@SupermanNew52]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain I got a notification because I was a part of this question(thread) and was excited. I hope you saw my comment, Devin Townsend just put out a new double album I believe and he'd get a kick out of you and your style for sure. Take care Justin, we love you and your videos.

[@betterkat]

Thanks Justin! I love your channel. You are always so gracious and so funny! You mentioned recently that you love Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and should do an episode about them. So here's my vote! ❤❤❤ from Long Beach, California! Michelle

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers kat!

[@scneese64]

Yes, someone who loves Temporary Secretary!! I still listen to the album but was always given shit about liking that song!!! Thanks Justin for giving me some credibility!!!!

[@alexdonnelly2410]

You’re channel is great! You’re great!

[@TnTyson81]

Theory of any art is useful as it's always good to know which rules you're breaking and for why.

[@rainlee1]

Justin, thank you for a great show last night in Auckland. Had a great night. On behalf of everyone there, please come back anytime soon. Much love💖🎉💖🎉💖🎉

[@Zundfolge]

I've long had Tinnitus (loud guitars, loud cars, loud guns), and many years ago we moved from the midwest to Colorado and one thing that many people that make that move miss is the sound of cicadas in the summertime. I hear them all the time so I can close my eyes at any time and be back on a summer evening in my youth.

[@standinsilence]

Have you seen that film The Beast Within where a guy is turning into a human cicada?

[@noblelashley1523]

Not that far really. Come down to Oklahoma in the fall you won't miss it Lol

[@HansenFT]

Funny, just saw a headline the other day about how some apparently believe that the sound of crickets could be the magic pill for tinnitus ("Could Cricket Sounds be the cure for Tinnitus?")

[@TheDeadknots]

Same, except for the cars and guns. But yes to loud guitars and hearing cicadas all the time after moving from Pennsylvania to Oregon.

[@TheUffeess]

Loud guitars, loud cars, loud guns. My hat's off to you!👍

[@MusicOrLoseItTV]

Wishing you wellness.

I’ve had tinnitus most of my life. I recently got some hearing aids because when I went for a fitting, I was amazed about how much of the tinnitus went away. They’re hardly on, barely above zero, but I should wear them more often.

[@LemonCups]

Still loving your channel, your intro, overall vibe and impeccable style. Cheers, Justin! Keep it up.

[@BVRDSTR]

Thank you Sir Justin for riding again From AZ

[@JF-kv1gm]

Hoping that that bruising reabsorbs ASAP. Sadly at our age things take a bit longer, that's all. Take good care of those precious ears, dear Justin. Xx

[@drunvert]

Blood clots can be dangerous

[@stephenmarsh3986]

I started to get tinnitus years back but invested in the 15db fitted earplugs for rehearsals and stage and managed to turn it around. Very lucky. Tinnitus is really horrible and we only get one set of ears so it pays to look after them. Great stuff as always Justin. Take care all 🖖

[@lawdawg6730]

Hi Justin. I wanted to remind you of when you called my daughter and I up on stage at the gravity/extreme games in Providence RI back in 2002. It was awesome and I just wanted to thank you for a fun experience!

[@thecannabischannel2622]

Love the podcast Justin keep up the great work brother

[@mattkinsella9856]

Thanks Justin for showing your injury because not long ago I had an almost identical odd bruising on my leg which at the time was a worrying, mysterious and unexplainable alcohol related injury. It healed fine in time but I had no memory of how it occured and I was worried it might be something I should get checked out. Now I know I probably just tried to do the splits whilst jumping off the pool table or something equally as stupid. Mind put at rest, thank you 🙂

[@hannahmitchell87]

Alcohol related bruises are inflicted by Beer Monkeys. Nothing to worry about & they're not your fault 😉

[@dougjfindlay]

Just stumbled across this channel. Played in bands at school, just did my first gig in 30 years, am remembering why i loved it so much. Am also loving this channel, great work Justin!

[@joycastle.]

I don't think that music theory would stifle your writing process ("you" as in "Justin"). You have a very good feeling for language, and you sometimes break the rules of the English language very subtlely. I believe that musical rules work in a very similar way (and that music and language are much more connected than most people think). Most of the time, one follows musical (grammatical) rules subconsciously. At rare occasions, one actually thinks about what one is about to play (say), and on some of those occasions, one deliberately uses "wrong" grammar, words (chords, notes, whatever) because it actually emphasises one's point more than following the rules would have. You have a fine sense for the intricacies of language, methinks, and that sense should protect you from becoming a slave to rules.

[@francus7227]

My favorite part... 0:43

[@abbyhuntley3171]

Ok, just from seeing the title of this episode, I might need you to do a video on Johnny Cash's version of NIN's Hurt

[@iamnotanuggetblackhart5103]

Will you get out of my head?!

[@guciowitomski3825]

IT’S NOT ABOUT „HURT”?

[@franziskanitzsche1637]

I first thought it is about the song … then got a little disappointed until the scorned woman stuck in the break up-song writing cycle cheered me up

[@betterkat]

Yes! I second that vote!

[@moblitzz]

Love the channel - keep doing what you do

[@oldmanwinter63]

As far as needing theory goes, I once had a discussion with someone who said that to be a *real* musician you have to be able to read sheet music. I said Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, among countless others, couldn't read sheet music .. That ended that conversation!

[@MimiYouyu]

They all have massive natural talent and you will find that they understood. You dont need it, its a language , and it helps.

[@charliebluechaos4963]

Oh I hope you heal soon! You'll be strong as ever when you do! You look better and better as you age, I hope you also feel better and better! I love you accent when singing. I think it's very interesting how some notes dont quite match when sung with different accents even if they're the same. Going into music and singing theory; The over tones totally change with different vowel sounds and overall shape of your mouth when pronouncing them. It's fun to match (or not) accents when singing along. It definitely makes part of each individuals overall timbre. Dan is indeed brilliant! Such a sensitivity for how much and how loud, etc in each musical moment; Its beautiful! Much love to you Mr. Hawkins ♡!

[@AJredroc]

Casually putting the jeans back on without missing a beat... Love your work Justin!

[@noodles6206]

True professional 😂

[@angryangelant9519]

Show in Wellington was mad. You played all my favourite jams. Long Live The Hawk!

[@tishw4576]

Favourite song with synth is Stand Back by Stevie Nicks. Prince recorded it off the cuff and didn't ask to be listed on the album.

[@cloudbusting88]

great song!

[@richardfisher1363]

I am thoroughly enjoying the channel, and absolutely appreciate the cheeky, sardonic wit. I also absolutely love comment days and enjoy your addresses of negative and or hateful comments. Cheers and keep doing Justin how you see fit.

[@jakessofa8187]

As a physiotherapist, I would recommend you get that bruising checked out. I mean, I'm surprised you're not in more pain, but generally high bruising like that with the mechanism you described would normally be related to a Type 2 hamstring strain with torn fibres. They can be really annoying to recovery from, and you don't want to end up with a full rupture as its quite difficult to repair. At least have an Ultrasound scan to assess the tissue. Gutted I missed out on the NZ show, but I'll just have to insist you and The Darkness return. Come during Summer, the beaches are great. Also, "Dare" by Stan Bush is another fantastic song of his. Long live the original Transformers movie

[@Terri_MacKay]

"Together in Electric Dreams"!! YES!! One of my absolute favourite 80's songs, from one of my favourite movies. I guess no one but me (and you) have heard the song, because I've never mentioned that song to anyone (even other people who were around in the 80's) who knows what I'm talking about. The fact that you don't just know it, but like it, was my happy moment of the day!! 😊😊

[@traceycarr3467]

One of my favourites too! Lucky enough to hear it live this year. Hard hearted rocker at an 80s festival actually had rather wet eyes...

[@jujutrini8412]

It was a big hit though! It’s not obscure at all. I’m surprised he didn’t have a Donna Summer/ Giorgio Moroder song in there.

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@jujutrini8412 I always considered it a big hit, but maybe here in Canada it wasn't? Maybe I assumed it was more popular here because I loved it so much, but people my age never know what song I'm talking about. 🤷‍♀️ Maybe I just don't know the right people?? 🤣

[@jujutrini8412]

@@Terri_MacKay 😂You have good taste so I’m sure you do.

[@nkeama216]

Love listening to u & since I have insomnia I started keeping your shows on overnight but some of the subjects u cover bring traumatic memories w them, lol Anyways, be patient w healing, take all the time u need because reinjuring an injury that isn't healed all the way is the worst thing u can do.

[@stacyriker5471]

Thanks!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Stacy!

[@lynnette2153]

Temporary Secretary is my very favorite McCartney song…..loved to hear you mention it!👍👏👏👏

[@eirikrdberg1161]

I suffered with tinnitus after chemotherapy treatment. Cisplatin damaged hearing and kidneys, with tinnitus the most troubling everyday annoyance and struggle for years.

[@steph_ssdd]

You must have recovered nicely. I've been seeing all the footage on IG of you jumping into the crowd and crowd surfing in Australia and NZ!

[@star_fossil]

Wouldnt have known anything was wrong, he was jumping all over the Enmore stage like a teenage gymnast. Incredible stamina and showmanship!

[@samsewall8341]

As a young man I spent many hours searching for Stan Bush's recording of "The Touch" on cassette- but I never could. I was so young and foolish at the time I didn't know to look for the Transformers Soundtrack, I would wander store to store in the mall trying to find Stan Bush. When I finally found it in my twenties, I was so excited. I am pretty sure I heard Justin play it during soundcheck at a show in Toronto back in 2015. The VIP upgrade was amazing anyways, but hearing my childhood favourite song rocked out by Justin Hawkins himself high point of my life.

[@willdann7497]

Absolutely spot on it’s never musical differences

[@krystam8744]

Wonderful. K x x

[@liannehoenderboom1018]

thank you! finally figured out where Eric Prydz got that sample for "call on me" from! been looking for that one for years!

[@dogpaw775]

so good to hear the correlation between math and music voiced. i've always thought that there was a close relationship. i alas, am innumerate 8(

[@ShivaCVIII]

I've been watching a few on these and now I can't stop singing Justin Hawkins rides again whenever I walk up the stairs 🤣

[@pauloutdoors76]

It's that cup again! Great chat, thanks.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

We thought we loved Justin here at LML before this video, and then he went and mentioned "The Touch" and now we're swooning.

[@robmcvaigh796]

Your reaction to last comment about the babies was so funny!

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

We need to get him more thirsty comments.

[@bmljenny]

@@user-bj2lu9qt3o that can be arranged. 😍

[@noblelashley1523]

Justin I always think of Steve Winwood playing with traffic and Jerry Garcia but your #4 of Valerie reminded me of all his other amazing work. Thank you sir. Another great episode. Cheers!

[@sah-win]

Don’t forget his work with Jimi!

[@6stringmonk]

That was a justified call out to "The Touch". It's amazing.

[@MrPXOMan]

Great entertainment Justin! Loving it!

[@etm352]

Hi Justin. I’m curious, you’ve said you like Queen’s 70s albums best but are you a fan of any of their 80s albums? If so which is your favorite. I personally love A Kind of Magic and The Works. Thanks!

[@donaldsalkovick396]

Idk why I started watching your videos, but I've been pleasantly surprised i enjoy your videos and your opinions. Nd you're really good with that guitar! Keep rocking

[@amandatibbs7468]

WOW that bruising!?! ... some slatherings of arnica gel may help. Hope you heal up soon!!

[@Ja5onwr1ght]

Hi Justin, having just experienced The Darkness live in Sydney (what a show by the way!) Could you do a video on The Southern River Band, your support for the Aussie shows. Those boys rock and deserve more exposure. Cheers, can't wait for you to come back.

[@star_fossil]

SRB were amazing, weren't they?!

[@Ja5onwr1ght]

@@star_fossil sooo good!

[@ABFinlayson]

Yes! I saw them in Brisbane. Amazing!

[@robbiepeterh]

What a genius choice to mention of McCartney’s Temporary Secretary

[@teddybears4life240]

Omg i luv that SONG❕️ ive never heard that song b4.

[@dryker7085]

Was watching 311's live stream concert of their Blue album tonight, and was delighted to hear their guys tuning instruments to I Believe in a Thing Called Love in the pre-show.

[@diablomozart]

if i may ask a question...what was your thought process putting together the acoustic sections of rock and roll deserves to die?...did you write the vocal melody first?...i only ask because my jaw dropped the first time i heard it and, to this day, i think it's absolutely incredible the way it was arranged

[@mirapiccolo6601]

Love this channel Justin....

[@joannecoghill547]

Great Moomin mug. I have that one, can't build a set of them as I can't pick which others to go with. Can't have them all! Don't have enough cupboard space. Or money.

[@Wangavision]

Hello Justin. You channel is a wonderful resource for exploring what makes music great. Thank you x 1 million! Question without notice: A few weeks ago I had dental surgery and have been informed that on awakening, I was singing your 'Justin Hawkins Rides Again' theme song at the top of my lungs over and over, much to the alarm of other patients and to the amusement/embarrassment of my wife. I cannot remember this at all. What do you think it is about certain melodies and hooks that imprint on a listener's brain and causes that eagerness to listen to a catchy song over and over again? Why are some melodies more memorable than others? Hearing Iron Maiden's 'Run to the Hills' changed my life because the melody just infected me in a profound way. What happens to our brains to cause this? Do tell.

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Great story. I'm sure I sing it in my sleep, my 11yo son sings it just walking around the house. 😂😂

[@stephencater2604]

Justin needs his own chat show

[@robertmercer6023]

Hi Justin, saw you in Glasgow this year, brilliant show, how ever you never did Open Fire, which is a work of art musically......the song really stares something in me (a 66 yr old singer in a covers band) which I only heard after I heard yours in Glasgow. Best wishes Robby .

[@Stoffstoffer]

electric dreams is one of my guilty pleasure songs.... love it so much

[@tophetheloaf]

Thanks so much for this Love

[@bufonsanspantalones5591]

It's those loaded pauses that make me laugh every time. Thank you for being you

[@Hum0ng0us]

God, that whole synth score from Transformers the Movie is just perfect. It's the best part of one of the all time best soundtracks in movie history. It's one of the best scores ever with Halloween 1978.

[@phantomshadowfax5431]

this might sound stupid but i watched like 5 of your videos and enjoyed them before i realized what band you're from. you;re the man dude keep it up

[@GibboFB]

Hi Justin can you remember living in gorleston opposite the tackle shop I can remember walking past your old house and hearing the drums x

[@marktofsrud4950]

Justin my fine fellow. I'm sorry to hear of your injury. What we really need to rectify this situation are vinyl represses of your first two Darkness albums. Thank you sir!

[@sah-win]

Need the first three on vinyl!

[@j_freed]

Help! The Darkness are being repressed!

[@1VERZHN]

I feel bad that i haven’t listened to any of your music. So I’m gonna make my cardio gym days, the darkness catalog, cause i love the channel. I was in a band that covered i believe in a thing called love, byt don’t know much others

[@grsfhhytff]

I've had that big, gnarly leg bruise a couple of times after jumping around like a nut on stage. I was really confused, limping about the house the next day thinking "if the guitar whacked me that hard SURELY I'd have noticed"? Now I know what it actually was. Every day's a school day 🤣 Cheers 🤘

[@EddieTownson]

“Electric Dreams” is definitely in my playlist rotation, most often on Sunday afternoons

[@gustavoquiros8239]

Hi Justin! Cheers from Costa Rica! First and foremost thank you for your videos, they always cheer me up. I’d like to know the meaning of your DX7 tattoo. Thanks

[@jakockleston6521]

I sore you in auckland last night so amazing, cant wait for your 5 to 6 show tour on NZ!!!!!!

[@AndrewCarterBaker]

I attended a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar this afternoon. Afterwards, I looked up the impressive cast and came across a video of the lead, Jack Hopewell, doing a version of Get Your Hands Off of My Woman on KZbin, and thought to myself, "but of course." Have you yourself been approached or considered doing any musical theater, or specifically JCS? Big fan of the channel.

[@Straitjacket808]

Love your shirt. Right up my street.

[@martincruse-stoddart6528]

Hawk! Been watching these and always entertaining, been a long time brother, xxx Hank!

[@barrypos55]

You’ve seriously knackered your hamstring!!! I did mine playing football aged 58. Black from my arse to my Achilles.

[@jeffshaw9209]

Comments Day Episode 32?!?! How did that happen already! Been here for all of them! BEST channel on KZbin! Continued success Justin! That tinnitus question really hit home! 10,000Hz tone ringing in my ears as I write this! 25 years ago, Idiot kids trying to be the loudest band on the local circuit.... yeah! nice one!

[@sebastienfayemendie2514]

I ve seen tonight the best Nirvana Tribute band in the world, I ll see if I m deaf tomorrow morning ! The Buzz lovers, from Spain...fucking perfect ! Incredible !

[@B90-y6n]

Haircut looks great 👍 ❤

[@browland1]

Question for your next Q&A - Where do you see the future of physical music? I'm a big CD collector and I know that vinyl has seen a boom in popularity over the past few years, do you see this as a sign of hope that physical music will endure or is this a temporary detour as we slide towards an all-digital future?

[@huntermeek5566]

I saw The Darkness in Wellington! 😍Best night of my life. You're a legend, sir.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks for coming!

[@freedotnet]

Dude, you killed it at the tribute show. I was shocked to see you there, I never knew your background, I just knew you from KZbin. Keep playing while you can, age will creep up on you.

[@tinkerbellfairylove]

Ouch! .. That's one hell of a bruise 😔

[@pmbear]

LOL “the f*ck’s my hair doing!?” 😂😂😂

[@cyric2010]

I have severe tinnitus from audio trauma (loud headphones + videogames and a 4X4 car horn in an underground carpark) and it does indeed suck. Its a loud and constant electrical buzzing in my head. My understanding of it is that the brain creates the noise due to damage in the inner ear. Keep protecting your ears, Justin. Once the hair cells in the inner ear die from noise damage, you cannot get them back.

[@highonsleep4219]

6:48 Moomin mug spotted! We finnish people love to see it. Btw Justin, are you familiar with any Finnish music artists or bands, and are you a fan? Please don't say Nightwish...

[@georynn2]

Love your synth song choices... your #1 is a fantastic one...