FIRST TIME HEARING Garbage - Only Happy When It Rains REACTION

[@farisle6602]

She is being ironic, sarcastic, about all those that just walk around announcing their problems and despite saying they are miserable, you can tell they love it.

[@jdthatsme9847]

Exactly. She is making fun of people in the 90s that thought sadness equals depth and coolness.

[@Hasselroeder]

Well in the end it's all interpretation... ;)

[@bcpr9812]

They're even poking fun of themselves because they were totally aware that their music is kinda dark.

[@BirdBrain0815]

@@bcpr9812 Also sounds like they made a song about being asked the same kind of interview question for the umpteenth time. Why is Indie music always so negative, why can't we all just be pink, sunny, funny, poppy?

[@mattcorbett803]

@peter If you were young during the 1990s, you suffer from borderline personality disorder.

[@kenttaylor9238]

#1 Crush another great Garbage track. Shirley Manson is my kinda girl.

[@aimee_susan]

She's my spirit animal :)

[@dianekesler3553]

This is a great song!

[@buddystewart2020]

What did it for ya? The *(#@! showers, or something else? I like her too.

[@Hasselroeder]

One of my many crushes back then! ^^

[@MrSmokinDragon]

Red hair, petite, a great smirk, a wink in her eyes and you just know she will get freaky - what's not to love about her :) - pretty much my ideal woman during my university years

[@doplinger1]

“Push It”, “Stupid Girl”, “Special”, all great songs!

[@LicenciadoEnVlogs]

Special is the Best one.

[@yuriiklopovsky]

Shut Your Mouth :)

[@rx7dude2006]

Mazzy Star Fade Into You.

[@jennhurl]

Kind of a vibe on a relaxing day

[@shirazzza]

Oh yes indeed

[@stephenulmer3781]

Heck yea

[@jaimereynolds258]

Song gets you right in the feels lol love it

[@JasonRyanWilson]

Has he ever went done the Portishead hole? Love Mazzy Star tho.

[@duckpodcast2512]

Shirley Manson is the singer and you're right - there's something about her that is captivating. I've seen them live twice and she OWNED the entire arena both times.

[@darylboag2590]

The band originated in LA but Shirley Manson the singer is Scottish comes from Edinburgh

[@korybeavers6528]

The drummer is Butch Vig, the man who produced Nevermind by Nirvana

[@Fenimore.Cassidy]

Yessssss!

[@frankie467]

Along with a couple of Foo Fighter albums and Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown.

[@ArthurRChan]

As well as Gish and Siamese Dream by the Smashing Pumpkins.

[@adamsgrad93]

He also did Foo Fighters Wasting Light and the soundtrack to Sound City Reel to Real. Both are amazing albums, Butch is a legendary producer.

[@JasonRyanWilson]

He produced everything worth anything in the 90's

[@XxXDanRockXxX]

If you need more Garbage, try "I Think I'm Paranoid" "Shut Your Mouth" "Cherry Lips" "Fix Me Now" "Push It" "When I Grow Up" "Milk"

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

Ironically play Fix Me Now at my funeral

[@stewstew6259]

You forgot ‘Vow’! :) Great band!

[@karikells]

When J says "There's something about her" that is why so many of us recommended "I Think I'm Paranoid" after his first Garbage reaction.

[@i_kill_for_zardoz]

"vow" is their hardest/best song IMO

[@gaypridemexico2012]

you missed another of their masterpieces: VOW !!!

[@Kim-hc5si]

Ahh, yes. Shirley Manson. That feeling you’re feeling is being turned on and terrified at the same time. She’s awesome. ❤️

[@bryanstarke2931]

😆

[@bryanstarke2931]

Shirley Manson says "this is more of a tongue and cheek poke at miserbalism"

[@condemned1982]

Exactly. This song is a comment about depressed people reveling in their misery, or about it only being "cool" to like overly-serious pretentious art.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

I always got the feeling that this song was being sarcastic, like being tired of hearing people complain, and saying, "thanks, I love hearing bad news all the time" (/sarcasm)

[@meraaleta3750]

This video qualifies as "so 90's!"...takes me back.

[@stuartaustin8130]

Garbage had such a unique sound, first 2 albums were amazing. Shirley Manson was just such a babe too. "Push it " and " I think I'm paranoid" are another 2 class songs

[@raleighsmalls4653]

Yes. Soo orig...,stolen from CURVE...!

[@samhasanain4841]

Other great Garbage songs/videos: "Push It," "Milk," "The World is Not Enough" (from James Bond), "I Think Im Paranoid..."

[@jordan2104]

No "Stupid Girl"? I think that's one of their best.

[@salhanen868]

@@jordan2104 He already reacted to that.

[@jasondaniels640]

All these and stupid girl.

[@RS-et2hx]

forgot how many good songs they had

[@lynnbowers4722]

"The World is Not Enough" is one of my favorite songs. I'm a sucker for dramatic, orchestral music.

[@burntcrumpets5616]

Try giving the band 'Portishead' a go. They'll take you somewhere you've never been before........trust me.

[@burntcrumpets5616]

@Iwwy Iw No, darlin........not Björk. Maybe 'David Arnold's' Björk but never just Björk 🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@burntcrumpets5616]

@Iwwy Iw I think it's 'Play Dead'. Go have a butchers, honey 🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@fatimasoares7261]

Second that! "Glory Box" is one of the greatest songs ever written!

[@Dud513]

Or Skunk Annansie

[@burntcrumpets5616]

@@Dud513 Why........tell me why, 'Skunk Annansie'? Indy Rock vs Melodic Melancholy. 'Skunk Annansie' doesn't make me want to cry it makes me want to do the washing up. Actually, come to think of it..........🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@bryanstarke2931]

" and she's just definitely steppin out and showin out right now " - Jovaughn somebody queue up "I Think I'm Paranoid" 😆

[@3DJapan]

Shirley was a great singer but a pretty good actress too, she played the villain in the TV show The Sarah Connor Chronicles (TV show of The Terminator).

[@a.kayterrell881]

"I'll definitely listen to it again." 20 year old me remembering weeks when this song played on loop for days if not weeks.

[@denisfuenzalida3746]

The video for Garbage's "Push It" is really haunting, it was nominated in several categories on the MTV video music awards that year.

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

Give a try to “Milk”, “You Look So Fine” or “Queer” - very unique songs by this band. Great music videos too.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Not that it makes her feel happy, but she only feels alive when things are wrong. The singer is a lovely Scottish lass named Shirley Manson. Quite a voice.

[@gemini25x2]

One of my fav. 90s bands. I absolutely adore Shirley Manson. Glad to see you're reacting to more Garbage! More, please :-) Cherry Lips, #1 Crush, I Think I'm Paranoid

[@charlievisiontops]

I was lucky enough to have the chance to see Garbage live in Bilbao (Spain) about 20 years ago and it was an amazing gig. Really loved it. Shirley Manson has tons of charisma and an unique voice. Please also check songs by them like 'You look so fine', 'Special', 'I think I'm paranoid' or 'Push it'

[@darylboag2590]

The band originated in USA but Shirley Manson the singer is Scottish comes from the Scotland capital Edinburgh in the stockbridge area of the city . Great band .

[@timolaiostimolaii9727]

"Temptation waits" is one of their best songs, and less known. Garbage is a band so wide ahead of his time, and Shirley.... Man, an enormous singer and hot as hell.

[@nrgtxn]

Shirley Manson is so unique. This band is criminally underrated! Easily one of the best bands to ever come out of Wisconsin. Plus, she’s an actress as well.

[@quintincampbell3719]

I first saw her when she was the backing singer to Martin Metcalfe in a cracking Scottish band called Goodbye Mr Mackenzie back in the 80's and 90's at the Barras (Barrowlands) in Glasgow. When I say backing singer lets just say you new she was there 'giein it laldy' in the background. Might be worth your while giving The Mackenzies a wee listen as well because their tunes like The Rattler, Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, His Masters Voice, Now We Are Married, Goodwill City and Blacker Than Black are in my opinion great. I've still got them on my playlists in the car.

[@DominionStarcrye]

I saw them at the Tabernacle here in Atlanta awhile back. Man they ROCKED that old church OUT! This is one of those bands that kept that grunge sound alive! Butch Vig, the drummer, is of course a music LEGEND. He produced albums for bands such as Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins among others from the Alternative Rock genre. 🖤✌🏼

[@darylboag2590]

The band originated in USA but Shirley Manson the singer is Scottish comes from the Scotland capital Edinburgh in the stockbridge area of the city

[@MikoSquiz]

The lyrics are pretty tongue in cheek - rock music was still deep in the throes of complaint rock and starting to experience the backwash from the grunge explosion, with the latecomers competing to see who could come across as the most authentically moody and miserable.. so Garbage were kinda goofing on that.

[@jameshannagan7830]

Then you have Radiohead not complaint rock not even really rock but the fucking sense of unease is so awesome.

[@garymcatear822]

She took herself to another level when she left the Scottish band 'Goodbye Mr Mackenzie' and joined Garbage. I'm only happy when it rains is a Metaphor.

[@samhasanain4841]

Garbage is a great wormhole to get into!

[@StevenIngram]

Man, Shirley Manson was a mad crush for me back in the day. And when she showed up as a Terminator in the Sarah Connor Chronicles... I discovered that I she still turned my dials. LOL :D

[@pixarian]

I adore me some Garbage. "#1 Crush" is my fave.

[@clashfan2875]

Shirley Manson may be the prototype for the "manic pixie dream girl" trope. She was so uber cool back in the day.

[@MrKrazykraut]

Most definitely

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Nothing like Shirley prowling menacingly in a short dress and heavy boots.

[@allisonreed7682]

Other great songs by Garbage are “Special,” “I Think I’m Paranoid,” “When I Grow Up,” “Push It,” “Cherry Lips,” “#1 Crush”

[@community-fusionnetwork4131]

This song is a little before your time. Omg I'm old, 90s kids are old😢

[@rattnroll84]

Same here! watching this video brought back the 90s things were simple I was in Jr. high school, but i'm not sad rather be in Jr. High then be in school these days just facetime your friends and teachers doesn't sound like making good memories.

[@community-fusionnetwork4131]

@@rattnroll84 no shit!

[@lovelylady5135]

The 90s best music decade.

[@fatlad5090]

innit nearly 40😢

[@foxmulder8139]

Shirley is a rock goddess! Watching Joe Rogan man-crush over her in that interview was funny AF!

[@rrbar14]

Lol I love that interview. Wish they’d do another one.

[@darylboag2590]

The band originated in USA but Shirley Manson the singer is Scottish comes from Edinburgh

[@susanlawens3776]

My four favorite 90's groups are Garbage, Cranberries, Nirvana and Oasis. I hope that you're not done with Garbage. But when you are, try "Bring It on Down" by Oasis. I got to be a teenager through the 80's and the 90's. Because I was an actual teenager in the 80's and in the 90's everyone thought I was a teenager. It was pretty nice to finally be able go to the clubs and bars without people thinking I was in middle school.

[@patrickvandepitte1217]

3 of these are my favorites too...garbage Cranberries and nirvana

[@meghanmonroe]

Garbage is a personal favorite. Shirley Manson is a goddess. I recommend you thoroughly explore their discography, even if only in your own time. Especially their second album, Version 2.0.

[@jeffphillips1832]

"I only smile in the dark." - Ice cold, fire lyrics fam. Check out "Supervixon" if you want more ice cold fire.

[@tannylee5302]

I fucking love this song

[@buster3448]

My favorite band of all time! Thanks for reacting! Seen them twice in concert many years ago. So many high school memories listening to Garbage!❤ The band is still around and are planning to tour with Blondie. Shirley Manson also has a podcast.

[@darylboag2590]

The band originated in USA but Shirley Manson the singer is Scottish comes from the Scotland capital Edinburgh in the Stockbridge area of the city

[@paulbakerma61]

I think it’s important whenever reading lyrics to ask whether the singer is in character.

[@TheRedWaltz24]

"Push It", "I Think I'm Paranoid" and "Special" have always been my favorite songs from them.

[@janethernandez724]

FIRST TIME watching this video and listening to this song in its entirety! I like it too! I am adding it to my playlist! Thank you for the reaction! Until next time! Peace! ✌☮

[@stephenulmer3781]

Its hard to believe that this song and"Garbage" were more than 20 years ago. It really doesnt feel like it. Do "I think im paranoid" Good sir ☺

[@taoist32]

Everyone born in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s will always think those years are closer than they really are. I’m still living in the late 70’s and 80’s, although the early 90’s were my best memories in college.

[@freddbarragan9635]

Shirley is solo HAWT She kills it on late night tv shows & SNL

[@ArthurRChan]

She was really fun to watch as a guest on Craig Ferguson's late night show, especially as they're both Scottish.

[@bryanstarke2931]

@@ArthurRChan YES!!

[@dustiemarie9121]

And all of a sudden.... im 15 again. Screaming along to this song. thanks again Jayvee 🤍

[@sergeysrgk]

i feel this song has a sarcastic approach to feeling bad, like "i'm so happy, give me more". it's a protest

[@devinup3981]

Garbage's first two albums are both classics. So many good tracks. You Look So Fine, Special, I Think I'm Paranoid, Milk, etc. etc.

[@kittensmakingcandles]

Love Garbage. Saw them a few times live back in the day. Always lit. The night I graduated college, some friends and I were walking downtown Santa Barbara, and we came across Garbage giving a concert at a bar. But the venue had the stage open to the sidewalk public from the side, and we just stood there in delight. Partway through the concert, Shirley had the band turn sideways to give the sidewalk veiwers a song aimed at them. Epic love from Garbage. Epic, surreal night. Thank you Shirley. Thank you Garbage. Fan for life.

[@scabbedwings6548]

I wanted to see Garbage when they came to the city that I was living in at the time, but I couldn't afford to go. I was a bit bummed about not being able to go, but it happened that the concert happened the same day that my nephew was born and I got to be there instead; which I was happy about. So, I wasn't as bummed, but I wish that I could have gotten another opportunity to see them in concert.

[@monicagraham6956]

Omg!!! This was my anthem in high school lol

[@april-spring]

Garbage was one of my favorites in the '90s and I have to admit I still love it!

[@psycoCrazy1]

“SPECIAL” by them, please! Much love from Cali 🌴

[@Toryumon4Ever]

Shirley Manson was my #1 crush (no pun intended) in the 90's!

[@scabbedwings6548]

I think I decided to buy the Garbage album after seeing the video for 'Queer' (I did like the song) and seeing that Shirley favored a co-worker who I had a bit of a crush on.

[@dianekesler3553]

I would seriously consider listening to this album from beginning to end. Many powerful songs. Music today is different.... it’s more about the single. Music from the 90s and 80s .. they needed a single, but the flow from song to song... the overarching themes were more present.

[@jonnydarkfang2816]

I had such a thing for Shirley Manson when I was younger, such a great band!

[@LuLu-Sil]

I love that you're singing by the end 🖤 "Blood for Poppies" is one of my favourites

[@ericwalker8636]

This is the song that introduced me to Garbage 25 years ago. Been a HUGE fan ever since.

[@JoyfulOrb]

I forgot how much I loved this video, I NEVER forgot how much I loved this band! Also, you'll ADORE the band Portishead, the album Mysterons.

[@jasonsabbath6996]

My favorite band from the 90 alt scene and Shirley Manson is a goddess! Listend to them everytime I was in the car!

[@turtleislandlac1490]

I've seen them in concert four times, 1998, twice in 2005 and 2013. Shirley has incredible stage presence and charisma. She got even better with it during their Bleed Like Me tour in 2005. Their Bleed Like Me and Not Your Ordinary People albums are underrated. They're not just a "90s band."

[@SueSnellLives]

That's what I'M talkin' bout! So glad you did this song! Garbage is amazing!

[@aeschynanthus_sp]

Garbage are great and Shirley Manson is great. I suggest reacting to "Queer". Shirley really takes control of that song as well.

[@zenseed75]

What about Liz Phair - Supernova and/or PJ Harvey - Down by the Water.

[@zenseed75]

@Barely Taupe ❤️

[@zenseed75]

@Barely Taupe they remastered all of PJ Harvey's videos. I highly recommend. Send his love to me, her "Please"s just get to me.

[@artsilva]

During the 90s there was this fad in young counter culture, for popular reasons being dark and depressed to get attention became a thing. You wore black, black makeup, etc and everything was unhappy, and it was you against the world and if you were "depressed" it was a cool thing in those circles. Shirley was calling them out in this song or being sarcastic but it highlighted this particular sub culture. She does the same type of song with the song "stupid girl". I also suggest "Vow". It's a banger and their first ever single.

[@LunchSays]

Last time I saw this woman was on the Sara Connor chronicles. She plays a terminator

[@ripleyjlawman.3162]

Oh, yeah...that’s pretty interesting.

[@LunchSays]

@@ripleyjlawman.3162 I'm pretty sure if you find out her name, she will be on here. Plus you'd be surprised who played sara

[@Blisteryn]

I like this song called "Tell me where it hurts" by Garbage.

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

This is like barely scratching my top 10 Garbage songs and it’s a banger.

[@bryanstarke2931]

exactly, it's a banger, but not in my to 15-20 if I had to guess right now?

[@hotmail305]

I was obssesed with GARBAGE IN THE LATE 90S!!!!! wow I used to blast this song so hard!! lol

[@sigmasplatinumrust5184]

One of my favorite songs of them they did the theme song to one of the James bonds movies I forget which one has been so long but awesome band back in the day

[@grego934]

Another great song is from the 90’s group The Cardigans titled You’re my favorite game . Great song and video . Thank you and Happy New Year ✌️

[@ChillVibesHarmonies]

I love this Band, Grunge was awesome in the 90ds.

[@TonyMontanaDS]

Garbage was a great band! Got to see them back in 98.

[@mcolford]

Yes... Garbage is fantastic, and Shirley Manson is such a great performer. I love the way she prowls around and like you said, owns the song. Check out "I Think I'm Paranoid", "Vow", or for a different side of Garbage, try "Queer." Dark stuff though!

[@mannymontgomery9807]

Garbage is awesome. Their songs rock, but the always have a serious groove to them. And Shirley Manson is badass!!

[@JollyRogerVF84]

Can't seem to make you mine, Special, Temptation waits, The trick is to keep breathing, Tornado.

[@PatchTM983]

Garbage never seemed to get enough credit back in the day. They had so many good songs.

[@erikawilliams9558]

They still don't

[@Cyssane]

Seriously, pretty much every album this band released was amazing! So many songs to choose from. You've already gotten many great suggestions.

[@tm0054]

Great vid man! I saw Garbage open for the Smashing Pumpkins back in 1995 and they rocked hard, incredible live band. I've since seen them a few more times. If you haven't checked it out one of their breakout hits was the song 'Vow'.

[@darylboag2590]

The band originated in USA but Shirley Manson the singer is Scottish comes from the Scotland capital Edinburgh in the stockbridge area of the city

[@kelst75]

I've loved Garbage ever since they emerged with "Vow" in '95. Had all their albums. Lucky enough to see them 3 or 4 times. Never disappointed. Shirley rocks! And Butch Vig is a legend.

[@lewistasso8866]

This was my favorite tune of Garbage and an excellent example of the great music we HAD in the 90s.

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

A lot of Garbage songs have great textures because there are two guitarists.

[@MikoSquiz]

And three of the band members are record producers and everyone plays keyboards. Adds up to a lot of cool details everywhere.

[@cas4040]

The presidents of the United States of America’s had some unique and interesting music

[@3DJapan]

That was a good band nobody mentions anymore.

[@kristamcgukin6246]

YES!!! Peaches! Definitely.

[@nethrelm]

This was the first Garbage song I heard. Liked them ever since.

[@GrayNeko]

I remember hearing Garbage's first album back in the day, and how it felt like a revelation. It literally felt like someone had opened a window, and fresh air finally came through the suffocating introspection and dour minimalism that dominated so much of the 90's. Garbage was fierce, but playful; technocratic, but refreshingly human; sexy, but winkingly self-aware that was part of the schtick. God, i love this album so much! ^_^

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

All Hail Queen Shirley! I think Version 2.0 was Garbage at their peak but their debut album sure had a bunch of great singles.

[@christopherscorner]

In the 90s Shirley Manson was probably one of the coolest female or male rock stars at that time. There’s just something about her and the music is right on!

[@tsogobauggi8721]

2:04 "Sadness is happiness for deep people."

[@DMCDObidon]

Shirley Manson was previously in a band called Goodbye Mr. McKenzie (check them out). They played my Local Town Hall. I was on Rider duty and got them all Pizza :) got to meet them, Shirley is Awesome. oh just remembered, I got to see them soundcheck as well, cool experience.

[@erinwoodsoprano]

One of my fave alt bands with a girl singer. Tons of great songs.

[@Kazza_8240]

I'd forgot about this tune, saving it to my playlist 👌🏻😁

[@wagnerribeiro4061]

Yeah! Garbage is a powerful band. I also recommend reacting to "Vow". It's a great song of them. If you want to know more bands in this "dirty and sensual" style, Placebo is an excellent option. They are amazing musicians as well. Cheers!

[@drdaze1968]

Garbage was playing at Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England on there tour called beautifulgarbage in 2002 me in person to see them live to them live in the front row

[@shanenolan8252]

She did some acting as well played a terminator in the Sarah connor chronicles she was great in it ( very underrated show ) cercie from game of thrones stars

[@awwgez]

Their album Verison 2.0 is awesome and is in my car cd player right now haha. Garbage is one of the best.

[@firestrike9917]

Love love love Garbage. They are fantastic 90s group. "I Think I'm Paranoid " is another fantastic song to check out from them.

[@Kramurxl]

The song has definitely a personal meaning to me. I'm an artist and I often try to put my feelings into my paintings; especially when I'm sad, depressed and all that shit. Painting makes me happy. So I'm happy when it rains.

[@fluffibuni8663]

Ive always found something kinda hypnotic in Garbage's sound, songs and Shirley's voice ... just connects with me :-)

[@gabrielh815]

Check "Why do you love me" and "Push it" by Garbage

[@davidduxbury7530]

May I wish you a Happy new year!!! Thank you for all the great music,your positivity is a joy!!

[@ericabertagnoli5469]

Her name is Shirley Manson and she’s from Scotland. If you hear her talk she has a thick accent. This was very 90sI always wished I had her red hair