I'm SO CONFUSED?!?! PRIMUS - Tommy the Cat | REACTION

[@DrTim0thyLeary]

Primus is what happens when one of the greatest bass players of all times decides to embrace his lunacy.

[@omega1231]

With Primus you gotta embrace the confusion and sillyness to a great degree, it's just silly fun steeped in late 80s and early 90s pop culture.

[@Spritofjazz]

Hey a song about a stud bull cat finding love is nothing but serious

[@PureEffinMagic]

BUT IT'S SILLY! 🤣 Primus is the band that makes you say "What the fuck is this, and how is it so fucking good?"

[@zoeherriot]

It's like listening to Larry's solos - not one note sounds like it's in the right key - but it sounds perfect.

[@flyingardilla143]

'She came slidin' down the alley like butter off a hot biscuit.'

[@limyasteroid_1779]

'The aroma, the mean scent, was enough to arouse suspicion in even the oldest of tigers that hung around the hot spot in those days'

[@drakeconaway1395]

@@limyasteroid_1779 Scent was beyond belief

[@taproom113]

She wanted the Stud Bull ... the HE Cat ... and that was Me. Tommy the Cat is my name ... and I saw unto thee ... ... ... 🤘 ^v^

[@nondescriptcat5620]

@@drakeconaway1395 Many a head snapped for double, even triple takes as this vivacious Feline made her way into the delta of the alleyway Where the most virile of the young tabbies were known to hang out

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

They hung out in droves

[@razordome]

I’ve seen them several times, twice from very close to the stage. I’m still not entirely convinced Les isn’t hiding a couple of extra knuckles somewhere. Brilliant musicians, and worth seeing live (they tour periodically).

[@davidbailey6397]

Les Claypool is when you combine the mad genius of Frank Zappa,Geddy Lee ,and Jaco Pastorious into one bass player.

[@captainshiner42]

I'm a HUGE Les Claypool fan, but that man doesn't have shit on Jaco. Jaco is so criminally underrated by people who don't listen to jazz. It's pretty sad.

[@Rowenband]

Yeaaahh that's a good definition. I like it.

[@Neillybob63]

​@@captainshiner42. You're comparing apples to oranges here, my man. Let's take Yngwie Malmsteen vs Malcolm Young for instance..... we both know who's the better player, but who would you rather listen to (no dis to Jaco)? If it's technical proficiency vs writing a song everyone can rock out to, I'll take the latter over the former any day...... my 2 cents anyways. Be well.

[@justinragan3001]

Right on point with ur comment. Nice

[@DonjiPicudo]

The label on the microphone says Sandman in homage to Mark the sandman from the band Morphine, he used to always use that kind of mic It's a great band, react to anything from them live, just a slide bass, saxophone and a drummer 😁

[@alexo5861]

Thank you for the confirmation. Morphine is one of the lost bands that should have been way bigger when they were around and way more known today.

[@Rdorx]

I read somo place that the mic is actually the mic Mark used, and it was given to Les by mark's wife.

[@nondescriptcat5620]

the Sandman sticker is a tribute to the late, great Mark Sandman, bassist of the band Morphine, who gave Les the idea to use those broadcast mics. Primus is proof that if you're good enough, you can be silly weirdos.

[@capstan50g]

Crazy is the point for Primus. All the musicians are incredible, so they can do what they want. The groove is deep, but those triplets, though: Wow! Sadly, this song does NOT hold the record for history's deepest groove, an honor that shall forever belong to Rufus & Chaka Khan for Tell Me Something Good. It's just science, people. :)

[@fantasmigorical8618]

"SAY Baby do you wanna lay down by me?"

[@gwaptiva]

Say it, baby!

[@fantasmigorical8618]

@@gwaptiva 💜

[@jasonandrews3756]

Primus sucks 😂

[@fantasmigorical8618]

@@jasonandrews3756 NOOOOO!!!😢🤣🤣🤣

[@nondescriptcat5620]

say baby do you wanna lay down by my side? 😻🐈‍⬛

[@macknoeth1103]

Gotta love the tweekers intro to lull you into a false sense of security before they come at you with the absolute banger that is Tommy

[@mbdobs2472]

It absolutely is ludicrous and you’re right to be confused but I’m so glad you saw the genius in it as well. Not everyone understands. Great reaction

[@dantoth3199]

I can NOT stress enough how much u need to READ the lyrics while listening to this to understand the how difficult and good he is and then u pay attention to the rest of the band, then your like WTF!!

[@FoxtheImpersonator]

The musicianship of Primus is unparalleled. Primus has been my favorite band since I was in junior high, I always love seeing people react to them for the first time! 🤣

[@MrDeadstu]

There is no one like Les Claypool on bass, nobody. Thus there is no band like Primus. Subtitles, if they exist might have helped. Try "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" - official video to see their sense of humor, it's a visual extravaganza.

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

he heavily customizes his basses to some of the mods are crazy ..... the way he does mutes are crazy

[@nondescriptcat5620]

Victor Wooten and Bela Fleck are the closest thing, and they're in a totally different lane.

[@nondescriptcat5620]

also Henrik Linder and Dirty Loops, but part of being that good is that you're inventing your own way of playing as you go, so they're all wildly different.

[@DeadBird-wp9of]

Les Claypool - is the godfather of trolling - like early RHCP, it is a California sound. As a bassplayer he doesn't obey conventions. What might let your head explode is the song Wynona's Big Brown Beaver . I lately rediscovered Primus after taking them as not so serious. Next to Thundercat and Victor Wooten a real force is advanced Bass playin' (of course there is Laboriel and Bootsy, too).

[@justinkauffman731]

Welcome. The first time on the mothership confuses everyone.

[@tribblefluffer]

Primus is absolutely amazing, you just have to let go of any preconceived notions of reality before you listen to them. Hope you're well my friend!

[@chrisdodds6657]

I have got to say this is one of the greatest reactions to Primus who I have watched for many years coming up in the Bay area of California and you just nailed it

[@greylizard1040]

Primus's music is the perfect soundtrack to losing your mind. As so many of us lose our minds every day, their music is very much needed.

[@dmwalker24]

The lyrics are fantastic, and honestly hilarious, but it doesn't really matter if you catch a word of it. It's all about the vibe.

[@joshuaolsen5316]

Primus is in it's own category with music

[@paulrosenberg4227]

Saw them live in the Bay Area heyday along with Faith No More, Psychefunkapus, and Jellyfish. Brillant lunacy!

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Primus sucks. I loved listening to them while doing calculus in college. Fun reaction.

[@eoghanmcdonnell536]

Confusion, Stank face, Groove. the 3 stages of Primus

[@xhighone]

Old school humor, an extreme avant-garde silliness, virtuosic musicianship, a deep passion for fishing, ridiculous song topics, and an extremely unique stage presence. This is Primus. This is why they suck.

[@greghartshorne6621]

Gotta throw Frank Zappa into the mix of silly geniuses who make amazing music

[@kendaph11]

The quirkiness is only exceeded by the talent.

[@rejectedjeepers7317]

If you want when this song first came out and he is in really 20s watch Tommy the cat live 90s radio station by primus. You'll see greatness as a kid. Les is the goat!!!

[@hilgi2003]

When I first heard the album "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" it was the perfect transition from 80's punk into the 90's of amazing musicians.

[@paulbreault4513]

Try the video for Wynoma’s big brown beaver and then my name is mud.

[@seangrover6101]

Oh some Wynonna's Big Brown Beaver

[@fretlessproductionscalifor4854]

Hes a narrator. The music is the focus

[@bomaniigloo]

Was at that show...Bonnaroo 2011. Fun times

[@erikahlander3489]

Les Claypool is obviously to one part influenced a lot by Frank Zappa. But to grasp Zappas world of music/culture requires more than a single listening. But I promise you to be even more confused in the same way as this - more than once. But continue to also explore Primus and other Les Claypool cooperations like with Buckethead or Lennon jr.

[@JoeMays-r7n]

You have to watch the studio version to get the lyrics 👍

[@IronTempleGaming]

The guitarist (Larry LaLonde) was taught by Joe Satriani.

[@wompa70]

These guys are a riot.

[@FollowingGhost]

This was about 30 minutes from my house. Les is the Master. Listen to "Bodacious" by Primus.

[@Wacnopolose]

Best band on the planet. Has the best bass player of all time

[@joshuaolsen5316]

You forgot Weird Al

[@crazydrummer181]

Primus is weird music, but in a good way.

[@kalmmind420]

Primus is like Ween. Can't take it to serious, but you better.

[@Robert_Herring]

Primus sucks. Incredible musicians, and geniuses. Les Claypool has several side projects that are worth checking out, Oysterhead ((with Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland), Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains (with Buckethead, Bryan Mantia, and Bernie Worrell), and The Claypool Lennon Delirium (with Sean Lennon). I'm partial to The Claypool Lennon Delirium for it's psychedelic sensibility with Les' wackiness and it sounds like John Lennon singing half the time.

[@joshiden]

Was a great show

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

les make the bass make sounds it shouldnt make ....hes the king at doing mutes so you just get them strong notes then he mutes it with his thumb

[@annettefrisby6853]

Primus is amazing ❤❤❤. Oops Primus sucks 😂

[@davehackett8848]

Didn't they work with Tom Waits on this?

[@cosmiccanine9186]

To help with context you have to watch a cartoon... now that i say it... its even more badass!!

[@jaredjabouri7935]

Welcome to this world...

[@davidhart6291]

Primus sucks! (This is a “wink-wink” statement of affection for the band, aimed at people who don’t “get” Primus). Highly recommended the official video of this song, and: Jerry Was A Racecar Driver John the Fisherman Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver (official video) Too Many Puppies Mr. Knowitall Mrs. Blaileen

[@shatteredanis1592]

It would be easier to list the songs he should avoid! That would be a much shorter list!

[@pointlessmanatee]

I don't get people who complain about not understanding the words in a song. I don't think I've ever heard a single song where I understood all the words without looking up lyrics. If you really care about the lyrics that badly just look it up.

[@pointlessmanatee]

You know on second thought maybe I could understand all the words to a britney spears song. I guess all musicians should strive to be pop music.

[@susiejo143]

Yesssss❤ Primus sucks!!!! In a wonderful way!!

[@craigmorris4083]

Well, if you require context, perhaps you must consult with John the Fisherman. 😉

[@locorodman]

I think you need to hear the original

[@georgelynch6139]

Primus sucks

[@scottfield5849]

🤘😎👍

[@hutchhutchison4912]

✌❤🤘

[@ericpiazzi3444]

Mr bungle next

[@coma13794]

Give the man a second a breathe, lol. Carry Stress in the Jaw would do him in.

[@brianphegley7641]

“I need context!” They came out, and we all reacted like you. Completely unique band. Les is a beautiful weirdo; one of god’s own prototypes. Not fit for mass production.

[@Marcelo-o4i3w]

Primus sucks. This is a great rabbit hole to fall into.

[@JohnFnLopez]

Why are you doing a live version if you've never heard the song before? All reactors seen to do this. AND, we all know that live rock performances rarely offer sound quality high enough to understand the lyrics. You really should watch the official video, then try a live version, for all rock bands.

[@henksaenen1662]

Give the band Ween a listen...talk about silly

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

Primus sucks! Glad you've now been exposed :)

[@timbaker6540]

PRIMUS SUCKS !

[@doomlava8]

Yes Les Claypool was too good for Metallica.

[@davisclerk6731]

PRIMUS SUCKS !!!!

[@ericpiazzi3444]

Primus sucks!!!!!!

[@hmonster1XL]

Primus Sucks!!

[@1974greymalkin]

Primus Sucks!

[@LibertySpam]

Primus Sucks

[@bar5radass]

Would love to subscribe but I’m a little disturbed by the amount of Angelina Jordan on your page…

[@mattbybee5354]

Here's an idea, get off your ass and get a copy of the lyrics. It's not hard.

[@piss3263]

bro watched a reaction video intended to attract and retain the attention of fans of a band and is upset that the person trying to make interesting content acts shocked and confused by unconventional sounds. what did you want him to do? sit and not talk over the music, at the end say "what a pleasant little ditty" and then do a full in depth analysis of the lyrics? if you want that why don't you just listen to the song yourself and then read the lyrics lmao its not hard.

[@craigwilliams3721]

dude !!!! put the lyrics up on yor screen !!! this "cat" is genius !! theyre all sayin "say baby"...

[@fantasmigorical8618]

LOVE PRIMUS AND TOMMY THE CAT💜🐈💜

[@willreeves5398]

Primus sucks

[@HybridCult]

Editor, I like your notes. I've been listening to Primus for 20 years now... and I am only 33. I adore this band. I hope you do more. "Groundhog's Day" from the same concert would be a gem to check out next. Good bit off improv/jam in it too! (you would swear it was written)

[@SpaceRampage]

Groundhog Day is so good, but for some reason it's always ignored.😢

[@alanela6761]

You could appreciate this much more highly if watching it with lyrics. Every word he says makes sense if you know the words

[@Daywalker78]

Imagine being such a God that James Hetfield tells you "nah, you're too good to play with us.." 😯

[@kaz282]

Give yourself a day or 2 to shake it off and listen again with the lyrics in front of you.

[@rebeccarose7405]

They were so amazing live! ❤️🎶

[@Kirkthejerk-co9qm]

Loved the reaction! Another great Primus song is "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver".

[@georgelynch6139]

It’s hard to point him in the right direction of his Primus journey, Jerry was a Racecar driver is a good pick from their early days and also John the Fisherman, My name is Mud, Shake hands with Beef, Mr Krinkle etc but the great ones for musicians are just the audio tracks without their unique style vids such as Too many Puppies, Harold of the Rocks, Toys go winding down etc.. creative geniuses

[@Neillybob63]

".... with a Bocephus sticker on his 442, he'd light 'em up just for fun...."

[@dropfishboogie3869]

It's absurd in every great way.

[@frankharris8007]

Listen to the studio version to hear what he is actually saying, it's pretty funny and groovy!

[@collinnicholasns]

In most Primus songs the lyrics are not really important, they are mostly just something to have fun with and are usually just kind of goofy and just move the sound forward and break up the instruments.

[@johnthompson6374]

Their answer to the preconceived notion that songs need lyrics. You want lyrics? Fine, we'll give you lyrics. Your loss if you choose one and done with Primus. Peace/JT

[@elenar4709]

Ha! didn't expect to see Primus in your channel but thank you George for making it happen, they are so good and enjoyable and weird! Love them, thanks for the reaction.

[@dobroplayer7]

Your reaction was great and also tempered with the thought that you could have had thus tune in your head for the last 40+ years.. bittersweet 😮

[@ImJa-q1w]

Primus Sucks 🤘

[@jasonandrews3756]

Here I am commenting on 1 of your videos in 5 minutes. Primus was a local band when I was in college. At the time of this recording, they'd been playing that song for almost 25 years. Check out Suck On This, their self-released live album from 1989 (Tommy the Cat is on it)

[@matthewsawyer4864]

Well, I remember it as though it were a meal ago Said Tommy the Cat as he reeled back to clear whatever foreign matter May have nestled its way into his mighty throat Many a fat alley rat had met its demise while staring point-blank down The cavernous barrel of this awesome prowling machine Truly a wonder of nature, this urban predator Tommy the cat had many a story to tell But it was a rare occasion such as this that he did Well, she came sliding on down the alleyway like butter drippin' off a hot biscuit The aroma, the mean scent, was enough to arouse suspicion in Even the oldest of Tigers that hung around the hot spot in those days The sight was beyond belief Many a head snapped for double, even triple takes as this vivacious Feline made her way into the delta of the alleyway Where the most virile of the young tabbies were known to hang out They hung out in droves Such a multitude of masculinity could only be found in one place, and that was O'Malley's Alley The air was thick with catcalls, no pun intended But not even a muscle in her neck did twitch as she sauntered straight to behind the alleyway She knew what she wanted She was looking for that stud bull She was looking for that He-cat And that was me Tommy the Cat is my name and I say unto thee Say baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, say, baby Say, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, say, baby Say, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, b-b-b-b-b-b-b-baby Say, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, say, baby Say, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, say, baby Say, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, say, baby Say, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, do you wanna lay down by my side? Ah, baby, do you wanna lay down with me? Say, baby, say, baby Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Leslie E Claypool / Timothy W Alexander / Todd R Huth / Reid L Iii Lalonde Tommy the Cat lyrics © Sturgeon

[@Delta-The-Duck]

You should react to their song “Over The Electric Grapevine” from this same performance of Bonnaroo 2011, probably my favorite track of theirs at the moment and it plays so well live.

[@rexxmortis]

Not sure how many people remember, but in the 4th Annual San Dimas Battle of the Bands, Primus was the last band to go on before Wyld Stallyns and this was the song they played. That was right before Bill and Ted saved the princesses from their Evil Selves, and Chuck De Nomolos got Melvined and arrested.

[@larrycordner]

I saw Primus in a very small club on Haight street in San Francisco in the '80s and they gave me Tinnitus. :) Love it though, some regrets :)

[@georgelynch6139]

Nightbreak was the club

[@carnivoroussoupspoon]

Jethro Tull is the genius of insanity., Primus is the insanity of genius.

[@mercedeslewis4598]

Primus sucks. But the reason they’re so good is because the drummer and guitarist let the bass lead the show

[@rejectedjeepers7317]

Watch primus. Jilly on smack at Bonnaroo It is so good......

[@coma13794]

"It's from a keyboard..."

[@Pasteldecay]

I am not ashamed to admit that i know every word to this song. Every word.

[@PaulHilburger]

TOMMY THE CAT, THE ULTIMATE URBAN PREDATOR