IS SHE CRAZY? AUTHENTIC? OR BOTH?! First Time Hearing Alanis Morissette - Ironic Reaction!

[@BrianR.]

Jagged Little Pill is the 3rd best selling album of all time from a female artist. Alanis has seven Grammy Awards, fourteen Juno Awards, one Brit Award, two Golden Globe nominations, and more than 75 million records sold worldwide.

[@zzz7zzz9]

and, she's god.

[@JuandeFucaU]

we're all very proud of how our jagged little Alanis overcame her disability of being Canadian like us eh.

[@Veyron1967]

And it really should be the No 1 best selling album of all time from a female artist.

[@JuandeFucaU]

@@Veyron1967 probably because of the exchange rate on the Canadian Loonie.

[@Veyron1967]

@@JuandeFucaU Maybe. :) Google says the No 1 best selling female album of all time is the Bodyguard. Ha ha. I mean, Whitney had a great voice, but she was hardly known for creative lyrical genius.

[@joecarcione6636]

"You Oughta Know" is about the actor who played Joey, not Jesse, on "Full House"

[@kenwilmarth68]

Dave Collier was Joey

[@sharonstonts]

Yes

[@bettybaby63]

Ha I never knew this.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Not totally

[@erichuet1888]

this never ever been confirmed. in all likelihood, it's about someone in the Canadian music business who had a relationship with her when she was underage. see the lyrics to Hands Clean for context.

[@maureencollins5177]

Alanis dated Dave Coulier, who played Joey Gladstone on Full House not Uncle Jesse. She was 18 and he was 33 when they dated. Alanis was a teen pop star in Canada before growing up and eventually releasing Jagged Little Pill. The bit on How I Met Your Mother with Robin's song "Let's All Go To The Mall" was a take-off on that. Other Alanis Morissette songs to try: "Uninvited"; "Hand in My Pocket"; "Head Over Feet". And seriously, do "Rhythm Nation".

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

This ENTIRE album is a classic ! ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@markmurphy558]

Alanis is nothing if not a little unsettling, upending expectations and challenging preconceptions. Which makes her an artist and not a singing actress. Happy is not the only emotion allowed in art, maybe the least important one if you are looking to experience life and growth.

[@natecloe8535]

Well said

[@natecloe8535]

​@penderyn8794 thats true. Unfortunate irony would be driving your dog to the vet and running over another dog on the way.

[@robertembury6094]

"All I really Want" is my favorite .Just so much emotion. I think a lot of women would identify with it.

[@tnightwolf]

Such a great (and often overlooked) song!🤘❤🤟

[@craighart9278]

Yeah, all I really want is brilliant

[@mimikannisto4418]

The entire Jagged little pill album was extremely popular when it came out. I had no idea about the full house connection. Now I will have to listen to that song again in new context.

[@AlanMitchell585]

This video is considered a masterpiece by many…critics and fans alike. It was crowned best video of the year. Nothing unsettling to me…unbridled joy in acceptance of luck and chance. The four different Alanis’s in different primary colors, and each with their own look and personality. Genius! Can’t see how anyone would find this song other than a positive vibe. It feels fresh to me every time I see it.

[@UberDurable]

It's one of the most renowned songs of the 90s, very memorable!

[@terrydavis7389]

one of those rare albums that dosent have a bad song on it...

[@signal12hvac]

excellent album!

[@jonfazzone5125]

Morisette’s Album Jagged Little Pill is Absolutely Amazing and Sold Millions. Each Song Different & Unique and Also Wonderful & Fantastic. Lucky enough to have seen her Live , Touring on this Album. Fantastic in Concert

[@Fred-vy1hm]

This album is loaded with hits one of the best records of all time.

[@bradconrad936]

Just when you thought you understand how amazing her vocal is.... dive deep into Alanis. you'll see

[@EdA1]

She is absolutely amazing… Hand in my pocket official video next please!!!

[@GS-xt8fu]

Guys you want to see her true talent…..play. “Uninvited” and play it live. Wow. Wow. Wow

[@chasestreet8082]

This album is a classic, and I'm still a bit bummed that it took me as long as it did to really appreciate it and Alanis. Really glad to see you two check out another great song by her!! Personal observation... The two versions of Alanis in the back seat have always reminded me visually of Siobhan Fahey during her time in Shakespears Sister, specifically as the angel of death in 'Stay' and her character in the music video for 'I Don't Care.' Anyone else ever think that or see the similarity? For what its worth... Those are two amazing songs by two very talented ladies that you both might enjoy.

[@Someonelser1]

Love to see you do 'Thank You' my Favorite AM song

[@catherineday951]

Uninvited, live at the Grammys. Thank You, Head over Feet. And so many more. She's always different and amazing.

[@SawItComingNot]

You only just hearing it for the first time now? 😮 Jeez, where have you been?

[@sweetkiss119]

Listening to shitty rap his whole life.

[@edwardcrews2952]

Check out her song Uninvited, live from the Grammys.

[@teresamcclendon9029]

I still have the CD! Love it💥

[@SawItComingNot]

Great reaction. I redact my previous comment. I have just realised how old I am. 🤣👍

[@SIXX2772]

Iconic Ironic!

[@Onz70]

She has so many amazing songs. Love all her albums

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 There are a number of BadAss female Canadian artists ! Alanis, Avril Levine, Alannah Myles, Celine Dion, Lara Fabian, K. D. Lang, Sarah McLachlan, Shania Twain, Nell Furtado, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray, and Alessia Cara ! There is more, but my typing fingers are tired . . .

[@user-jd5ls1ro9o]

Don’t understand how people that lived through the 90s even if you were just a kid haven’t heard certain songs

[@periechontology]

It couldn't be about Uncle Jesse he was married to Mystique from X-MEN at the time (fashion model Rebecca Romijn). But yes, rumor is it is about Uncle Joey from Full House who is also a fellow Canadian.

[@Klosecall7782]

The live version of Uninvited should be the next song in your Alanis journey

[@Pton_reaction_addict]

Unsent is another very personal song from her. Love the review. You guys review more of my favorites than any one else. Keep it coming

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Awesome! Will do!

[@kevenbridges9433]

You were right about Canada . Alanis is a multi Grammy award winner from , you guessed it Canada. Her quirky movements are just her way of feeling the music. The great Joe cocker was the same way. Alanis is a genius level artist. As all the awards and achievements that BrianR listed below show. She broke open the doors for all the female singer /songwriters that came after.

[@nathanlandry1016]

Yeah she’s from the Ottawa area!

[@stevebendel]

Hi, from Canada, February here, buried in snow.liked you both before I even knew about your connection to Canada from Jagged Little Pill. Lots of great talent here glad Americans appreciate it.

[@plpinkham]

She's a very personal and passionate artist. She's amazing.

[@philipkudrna5643]

Yes, please do some Jewel! But not the „heavy“ stuff, but some of the more „mainstream“ songs. I recommend „Standing Still“!

[@jamievarni1530]

Ironic, isn’t it?

[@candacemay7187]

Not about Uncle Jesse, it's about Uncle Joey!

[@bradgordon3760]

Her best is Uninvited live at the Grammy's.

[@lalalalasmith4903]

Time to check out Uninvited live. Get the full scope of her power.

[@drewcliff82]

Such a classic. I like pretty much everything she's put out. Cant wait to hear more.

[@robertkern9911]

A song thaty lives up to its name I was going to suggest you do some Jewel shes also incredible and what a story behind her; Lee Anne Rhimes is another

[@injairgun]

Alanis Morissette started out in 1986 as an actress in the Canadian TV show You Can't Do That On Television. But was featured for a performance at the Orpheus Musical Theatre Society in 1985

[@sinderella23]

She also started out doing pop music with her big curls and hoop earrings, then she changed like Lauryn Hill and got more soulful with her music.

[@MauricioDelaRosa-ue9ut]

Loved your reaction to my favorite song from Alanis. 👌

[@dionisioiacobelli6689]

Another talented Canadian EH .

[@sumonjamal1653]

My recollection in 1995 was seeing and hearing Alanis Morissette on MTV w/ the song 'You oughta know'... and I went, "Oh God... she's gonna be huge! Now we have to hear her whiney voice for the next year... 😫"

[@rbl4641]

Alanis- a musical queen, goddess

[@isotopia7681]

It’s a brave song, and the last line “life has a funny way of helping you out” a note of positivity, that’s been my experience overall

[@edwardcrews2952]

She is phenomenal. Saw her live a few years ago. Fire

[@rickclark8657]

She’s from Canada

[@clarkanyan8508]

The whole album jagged little pill is worth reviewing!

[@AzBeautyFull]

Crazy!?! Absolutely not! She is a wonderful woman, the most authentic and talented.

[@grizzlyridge4379]

Jewel - who will save your soul (Woodstock 99 east stage) or foolish games both amazing.

[@MrTinothemib]

Alanis was not quite twenty years old at the time and was already something extraordinary in music history from then on! I can recommend you to watch her live acoustic performances and have a reaction, plus or minus 20-25 years later on The Howard Stern Show where she sings all these hits like "Head Over Feet, Ironic"! etc. And her voice, her unmistakable style of singing, so clear and perfect! And to this day, Alanis sings beautifully! So listen and do something with Alanis Morissette on The Howard Stern Show and her performance there!!! Greetings from 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🤗🤘🏼

[@karlthomas3374]

this is the problem with modern times....... everyone has a platform and voice..... even when they should not.

[@philipkudrna5643]

Alanis Morissette has inspired so many. The „I and 3 copies of myself in a car“ was quoted in one of the latest videos by Olivia Rodrigo, and Morissette Amon waa even named after Alanis Morissette by her father!

[@kevinhennessy1615]

Love This Song and Have The Album Jagged Little Pill

[@Brandi6666]

Alanis is alanis😮 she is perfect, she even played god in the movie dogma😊 genuine and plays by her own rules, because she can❤️🤘

[@barbarino2000]

“Hand in my Pocket” would be a great next video of hers to do.

[@lloyderc]

Greatest vid of all time in my opinion. ❤

[@davidforestieri4784]

I remember my high school English teacher speaking in class about irony, and noted not in that 'Alanis' way bc that isn't irony....to which I said, 'well, that is the irony of the song itself'...he went quiet

[@Saje3D]

Exactly. A lot of folks missed that. But ALL of her “examples” are wrong, which kinda gives it away.

[@jw-yh7pb]

The examples cited ARE actually ironic. They fall under the category of "cosmic irony", which is more or less the idea that the universe has a funny sense of humor and is always messing with you.

[@karinanderson9722]

Really really listen to Uninvited. I’m sure you guys will love it.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Oh good one here love you guys

[@natecloe8535]

NO! That song was about Dave Coulier, he was uncle JOEY not Jessie. The one who did the Bulwinkle horns. Also, she was pretty eccentric. Crazy's too harsh of a word but she was definitely different when she started. Like most young celebrities she grew out of it. Also there's a song I heard a lot growing up that I always thought was Alanis Morissette and it wasn't. It was that song 'bitch' by Meredith Brooks which you guys should listen to if you haven't yet.

[@Roh_Echt]

Another good one by Alanis....but there's more: Thank You __ You Learn __ Hand in My Pocket __ Uninvited __ All I Really Want __ Head Over Feet __ Hands Clean __ and more.

[@Billy-te4ev]

Hey both of you too lovely people, just watched your reaction to Alanis Morissette, as usual great reaction, just after this album was released my ex at the time after I had watched this particular video on TV and said it was great she bought me the album, not a bad track on it, a few months later my mates and me went to Hyde Park London for a massive outdoor concert, she was the opening act that includes Eric Clapton, The Who, Pink Floyd,but for me she totally stole the show (Big Time),the energy of the girl is just something else, may I suggest you both watch this performance on KZbin, its only probably less than 30 minutes but you will see for yourselves what I'm saying,one last point, Alanis Morissette and Avril laviene, Shania Twain are my altime favourite female artists from any era, guess what?,they are all Canadian, now that's what I call IRONIC!,take care both and keep up the great work English Billy,

[@jwayne7400]

"Head over Feet" live on the Howard Stern show. or anything from that set really. She and her voice are mature at that time, she has a great band, and really plays with her arrangements in a beautiful way

[@tj_2701]

Wrong uncle it was Joey

[@zebastinio]

I know you shouldnt comment on anybody's appearance, but she has such an amazing smile.

[@KL-nm6nl]

I'm surprised no-one in your circle (subs) has recommended, Malissa Etheridge! "I'm the only One" official music video it will not disappoint!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@IggyStardust1967]

I loved her "Jagged Little Pill" album, although my first wife despised the whole "grunge" thing, and 90s music in general. What I can I say.... she was a dedicated "metal head", and those "Glam/Hair Metal Bands" were her real preference. But it's all good. If I can throw any suggestions at you, it would be "Doro Pesch" from the 80s band "Warlock" (and into her solo career)... she does some great covers of iconic songs, as well as her own original music. White Wedding is a great cover she did, but "Bad Blood" is one of her own iconic songs that won MTV-Europe's "Best anti-racism song" award in (I believe) 1994. One thing to know about her, is that some of her songs are in her native German, but most are in English. I've met her numerous times, and to show my love for her music, I have her autograph tattooed on my left arm, below a tattoo of one of her song titles that my first wife always called me. Her "Rare Diamond".

[@mikefetterman6782]

Although she seemed to be the queen at the time, in mid grunge, there was a wave of female singer songwriters, Alanis, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Mazzy Starr, the Cranberries all very powerful, popular and the alternative at the time to the Seattle sound or grunge. This is just before the boy bands, and auto tune cancelled out some great music in the late 90s. Suddenly, everyone was a Brittany or Christina copy and music leaned into American Idolish type stuff.

[@markcole8698]

She's crazy authentic, amazing live performer too, ine of those artists who sound better live, her song Unforgiven live is amazing with the orchestra, Mary Jane, That I would be Good live from the Navajo Nation is really great too 👍

[@denveradams4909]

I find it interesting that there is snow all over this car when she gets in, but both windows are rolled down, with no snow inside the car. After she starts driving, they cut to the driver side window being rolled up with snow all over that window now. Continuity people; continuity.

[@rx7dude2006]

Lighten up its a music video.

[@jameshundley8725]

Alanis M. and Amy Winehouse have to be The two most vocally controlled artists I've ever heard true icons

[@micv5149]

It was the 90’s, of course an upbeat sounding rock song was filled with angst Phil👍🏻

[@johnthegreek5836]

She definitely left her mark with this album, a great piece of music

[@sandyr-w6906]

She was dating the one that played Joey, not Uncle Jesse.

[@paulwalker9421]

"Uninvited" is one you should react to.Thanks

[@konradkanuckle5920]

Im no scholar... But if you watch again? The child ( herself ) in green...sleeping in car, arm movements, enjoying her siblings. The preteen in yellow, day dreaming looking out the car ( pig tails more cute girlish ). The teenager in red, more aware, exploring and adventurous. Green, yellow, red....not quite primary colors....but primary in herself....all part of her journey driving alone down the road of life. Too much??? From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace. Also, the rear veiw mirror, the young ones in back seat...the last stage of who she is now driving in the seat beside her.

[@coot1925]

I'm with you on her style dude. If you stand a girl wearing jeans and a big floppy jumper next to a girl wearing very little with massive false eyelashes and make up put on by a plasterer I would go for the girl in the jeans every time. She seems like great girlfriend material to me. Doesn't spend hours making sure that she gets the attention of every guy in the street.

[@junehubbard8727]

Taylor Hawkins was the drummer for her before he joined The Foo Fighters. David Grover was the drummer for Nirvana, witch was the lead singer for Foo Fighters. Great group,both bands for David Grover.

[@lancerx1759]

"Ironic" is Iconic dont ya think ?

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

I graduated college in May 1995. My graduation gift from my family was a month tour of Europe (13 countries over 31 days). Someone bought this dang cassette tape in Germany. It was played on our tour bus for the next month. It's a great album, but that was one of the few cassette tapes that was played on the bus cassette player. After a while, I started to lose my mind hearing this song played--hahaha. This cassette tape & Joan Osborne's "One of Us"--ughhh!!! "What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one is us? Just a stranger on a bus trying to make his way home?" We were all trapped on a tour bus hours at a time as we travelled to different countries in Europe--hahaha!!

[@Julia0R]

My favorite singer when I was young! Yes I'm different 😅

[@Gary-zy1nk]

and obviously really special 🙄

[@realbser1956]

Great song from a great album. Others have said that it’s iconic and I agree. Alanis’ lyrics are brilliant. Phil, you really don’t know who any music from Janet Jackson? 🤯

[@barsandbarbells2022]

😬

[@jeffmaltby6185]

God Damn , I had that car back in the day , LOL !!!

[@krylesangerbeaver]

Not my favorite singer, but my favortie album. No filler, every song sounded great, and a lot had real emotional rings to them. I remember playing this over and over while playing video games back in the day. Still listen to it or Korn or LimpBizkit or Tupac while working nowadays.

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

Alanis said she didn’t consider this a serious contender for her album. It was something she came up with as a joke and little by little, she was inadvertently fleshing it out as a warm up when her producer noticed it was taking shape to be a hit. When he first broached the topic to her, she had trouble taking it seriously. It went on to smash everything in its path as a single. You could be a metalhead or diehard hip hop fan. Either way, you caught yourself singing this song every time it came on in 1996 to present day.

[@fidel2xl]

Her song "You Outta Know" was about Dave Coulier, the actor who played Uncle Joey on 'Full House' (not Jesse). Yep...of all people, she was heartbroken over one of the most nerdiest guys on TV....LOL

[@daseguin]

It wasn't Uncle Jessie (John Stamos) that "You Oughtta Know" was about, but her ex, Dave Coulier, who played Joey Gladstone on Full House.

[@guidosarducci]

The 'ironic" part about this video is that she bought coffee at the convenience store, but failed to get gas...hence, the video's ending...

[@jennymay350]

Fun fact is Alanis actually has an identical twin sister who she filmed this music video with.

[@lisas6450]

😊❤ I love this whole album!! And funny that your first thought was Canada ... it probably was, Alanis is Canadian! 😅 Two more great songs, which show more of her diversity are, "Hand in My Pocket" and "Head Over Feet". Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Although Alanis is an Ottawan, this video was actually shot in New Jersey.

[@tanyaasher7806]

You Oaghta Know was by her own admission Dave Coulier, uncle Joey from Full House. I guess the heart wants want the heart wants.

[@tiawarren5403]

It wasn't the uncle Jesse character from Full House, it was the friend Joey..

[@nathanlandry1016]

I find it ironic that everything she mentions, isn’t irony. It’s always my favorite part

[@chrispruett81]

She is singing dark and depressing lyrics in a fun and happy way... ISN'T THAT IRONIC? DON'T YA THINK? LMAO!

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Nothing on this song Is irony. Go back to school 🤦‍♂️🤡

[@chrispruett81]

@@johnphillipsjr7238 I know this! I was just being funny cause of something they said! I will go back to school the day you go get you a sense of humor! If you can't get you a sense of humor.. at least go get you a life.. and quit being a troll!!

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

Joey not Jesse

[@sumonjamal1653]

The early to mid 90's was the grunge rock era... music was stripped down to bare instruments and less high-end 80's production. The image of the artists had also been stripped down - bands from the 80's had big hair, makeup, flashy outfits... 90's grunge/ alternative bands dressed casually, refused to wear makeup and cut their hair short (sometimes appeared bald!) ... Nirvana and Pearl Jam had changed the scene 180 degrees... It wasn't hip in the 90's to be glam or glossy w/ a polished image. When Alanis Morissette debuted in Canada, she was a pop princess like Britney Spears... but she said that she hated being a 'product' of the music industry. Years later, she claimed that she was sexually abused during that time when she was only 15... She was around 20 when she left the teen pop industry and sought to write her own songs and signed w/ Maverick records and worked w/ producer Glen Ballard on 'Jagged little pill'... and she poured her angst and anguish into that record. It made perfect sense for her to be that stripped-down artist in 1995 when 'Jagged little pill was released... it was a perfect pop record for the 90's grunge era and sold well over 16x platinum in the US after charting at #1... and became a hit record worldwide. When she did her next album 'Supposed former infatuation junkie' in 1998, she actually appeared nude in the music video for 'Thank you' - the first single. The 90's had a lot of artists that did not appear w/ the glossy and glam music industry standards... Even rap music stepped into 'gangsta rap' territory where u had to be dark and dangerous - they couldn't be goofy or humorous like the 80's rap stars... That eventually changed as the 'alternative music' scene dissipated by 1997 and artists like Mariah Carey, Veruca Salt, Usher, Backstreet Boys... embraced the glossy image again and music was just a mixed bag by 1999 in all genres...

[@gregstilwell7760]

The ironic thing is that the things she lists AREN'T ironic. Misfortunate or sad coincidences yes, but not ironic.

[@kurt748]

Alanis let her voice do the "talking" lol