Lake Street Dive Plays "I Want You Back" On a Boston Sidewalk

Lake Street Dive plays a sidewalk rendition of I Want You Back in Brighton, MA. Studio version available here: bit.ly/lakestreetdive_iwantyou...
The band released a new EP entitled Fun Machine on May 29, 2012 on Signature Sounds Recordings. Fun Machine features five covers and one original song.
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Lake Street Dive:
Rachael Price, lead singer
Bridget Kearney, bass
Mike Olson, trumpet
Mike Calabrese, drums
Video by Greg Liszt

[@joelpinckney9782]

2024 anyone? One of the best re-imagined covers, EVER.

[@vitreousphantasm]

Great song, awesome cover. Live or no.

[@kamuelalee]

This group should be bigger

[@carloalcos]

It's so good.

[@ricardorinconvillareal9305]

Love you madly cover by Dan Mangan is incredible. I love the band Cake but Dan's version is incredible

[@kcg1676]

It’s honestly perfect.

[@ramyondgrassi3237]

This video blew me away in 2012, here we are in 2022 and it still has the same effect.

[@bensaciabdallah3177]

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[@flicksbyhans]

Haha same here man. I downloaded this and put it as as an mp3 on my phone because of how amazing this cover was

[@barzaudplays5586]

love how bridget adds a little ad lib near the end and Rachel smiles when she notices. Just shows how they're all vibing well together.

[@alwaysfallingshort]

SAAAAME it's so cute

[@4Liebmans]

This group makes me feel that creativity is abundant and available to those who seek it. I love this group!

[@BrianMortenson]

Every once in a while, I have to un-like this song just so I can like it again.

[@culturesafari]

Lol, just did that again as well

[@douglasjarvis8037]

Aww damn!

[@zakmcgrath481]

😂

[@KimWe-a-xler]

Cant believe Im notnthe only one doing this

[@suzannecutler1099]

me too!

[@jimnooney3560]

How did 1200 people give this a thumbs down? One of the BEST covers I’ve ever heard. They truly make the song their own without losing the essence of the original. For me that’s what makes a great cover.

[@cybererik1]

Pissed youtube off so much they got rid of the thumbs down. :)

[@bensaciabdallah3177]

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[@ecurbokareka]

Well said!

[@ChrisHayworth100]

They were jealous that they didn't have an ounce of the talent needed to pull this off.

[@scottsnyder4266]

Surely their finger slipped and hit the wrong button.

[@brianjenkins4077]

When I was 20 years old I went to jail for 10 months. About 2 months in, you guys were on some special on some night time news show. I grabbed a pen and paper and wrote down like “late street drive” or something.. when I finally got out I looked you guys up, been a fan ever since haha. I’m 24 now!!! This was the first video I saw by you guys! Hope to see you live in concert soon

[@joeldeakin2003]

Wow that is such a story man!

[@markanenberg]

That is how they hit me at 60!

[@robinraymond2484]

Stay out of jail !!! Enjoy the music of life !

[@Unclesmokey314]

I did not discover Mary J Blige in jail but I heard No More Drama the first time one night sitting in St. Louis County Jail early in my 3.5 month stay... ugh. THAT was a lifetime ago

[@kylavane-mason8779]

Cool story...music can bring the light...hope yr going well dude x

[@03Trot]

All these years and this video never gets old.

[@danholmesfilm]

Still true

[@Jay-yf7er]

who come to see this song every once in a while to listen to quality music

[@jenespears3140]

Some people aren't being honest this comment should have way more Likes. This was phenomenal

[@MrJoeyBoombotz]

She is the most bad ass bass player ever. I love it!!!

[@jeffreybonner6895]

Bridget is the GOAT

[@tnawcwvictoria]

Bridget is the X Factor of Lake Street Dive Thank You God for blessing the world with an awesome and gifted Double Bass Player

[@lassenrgard4438]

Nope

[@kenr.9177]

Hyperbole much, dude? She's good, but easy on that. I'm sure that Bridget would agree. Try looking up Meshell Ndegeocello, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, and Oscar Pettiford as a start to a much larger world...

[@teknikgroup7597]

Bridgeee Babes!

[@dufficator]

This is one of the most AMAZING recordings I've ever heard. Ever. This is what has been missing from popular music for all too long.

[@rhondaremus4223]

Agree!

[@tofumar]

Watched a few videos of live performances now, and I have to say that despite the gorgeous and talented lead singer out front, I think the bass player is the heart of this band. She is so damn good.

[@josepharmand6117]

tofumar Couldn't agree more. Bridget is a fabulous player and adds so much to making their sound unique. But really they are the very definition of 'a band' (and a very good band). they simply work so well together with the whole being greater than the sum of the individual parts. Pop royalty.

[@tedphilo5735]

Joseph Armand Yea she swings , but it is the total package that does it for me, they are groovy as.......!

[@Ohm51]

Joseph Armand +tofumar Aso - while I certainly agree the upright bass playing ala Bridget is a master class in syncopation _ and Rachel's vocal's a gemstone aural delight _ lets not discount the absolute tastiness of the drummer's licks {as minimal as they be, they are dead on - 'in the pocket' - cool} _ nor the solo virtuosity of the horn players contrapuntal comping - not to downplay to mention the delioso-ness of their combined vocal harmonies - me too thinks the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

[@GDTRFBBB]

+tofumar Was just thinking the same thing!

[@austinnightingale5134]

She’s awesome

[@masongarcia6502]

I think we take for granted that this is a field recording... Fantastic sound!

[@gregfeneis609]

^^Truth^^ The one big central mic capturing all of their voices makes them so vulnerable to surrounding noise. Additional plus RP's voice without reverb.

[@HamptonConway]

EXACTLY

[@jennylistens2477]

Such great live sound, epic mic situation

[@svtirefire]

I didn't take it for granted. It's pretty obvious really.

[@HQBergeron]

Just found this video, and that is the first thing I noticed. Great sound, no wind noise or street noise. Must have been early in the morning on a Sunday, or they managed to control street access from three directions! Nicely done.

[@mythirdchannel]

I love the warmth in her voice, and how she opens it up

[@crisnofear]

mythirdchannel 3:00

[@MrWebon]

I didn't know how i got here. But this is amazing.

[@jimmyrayblazer]

I know. Holy....cow! I'm in love!

[@malinstella6965]

Sure is.

[@michaelguerrero9393]

same here

[@myblankslate]

A friend called to send me here,...good friends, good music, good food makes a very good life!

[@willruelas3529]

Hossein Hamidi more to life than those three things

[@JoeBoone82]

This is where it all started... crazy that it's been this long.

[@rva]

stunning vocals

[@jeeveswinston2545]

Stunning base line...

[@ronalrocco4788]

2021....what is going on since loss of band member???

[@JustRobPlays]

100% all of em are badasses.

[@august.ks.337]

Do a reaction RVA

[@torporvasflam8670]

We'll need a reaction and reminder for people not to neglect their lower registers. I can't get enough of her low notes. Butter smooth.

[@MistaDollaD]

And this children is what real talent is.

[@vickiglow6985]

[@svtirefire]

,,

[@Golfzilla1961]

Up to 1.2K now. I didn’t realize that many tone deaf people even watch music videos. This is awesome!!! In perfect grammar! ^^^

[@woodrowmulligan7158]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@GDTRFBBB]

Every time I watch or listen to music from these four, I am baffled as to why they are not Setting the world on fire. These four are simply amazing together. Whoever says new music is Crap, Stale, over produced, To Pop, Flavor of the week oriented or Manufactured sounding etc... Hasn't heard LSD! P.S. Just saw Rachel performing with Jorma & Jack @ Lockn' 15 = Amazing!

[@HunterMann]

+GDTRFBBB I agree with you. They are amazing and it's a no brainer that they should be a huge hit worldwide. Unfortunately many critics and music executives have this weird thing about people recording cover tunes. They'd rather have "new" original songs. I heard a great quote about 25 years ago that can be applied to a lot of today's "new, original" overproduced, overpaid, over PR'd band "The music is good and original. Unfortunately the good parts are not original and the original parts aren't good." Imagine the Justin Biebers and Milo's and Britney's performing and recording without reverb, vocal effects processors, auto-tune, and other things used to make average vocalists sound like big stars. It would be a total yawn. Lake Street Dive is actually too good to be as huge as Justin Bieber. etc. (also the fact that 50-75% of the listening audience has poor taste, a tin ear for listening, most of them settle for the lowest quality. They steer the market and drag it down so that the entertainment consuming market is dragged down to the lowest possible common denominator. If you look at "pop music" as food, most people these days want junk food: something that's just okay, not great, not bad, just okay. Lake Street Dive: If I won a huge lottery, I'd love to sponsor them so that they would ever have to consider selling out(not to sleezeball music producers, not doing a jingle for McD's, The Gap, Walmart, Coca-Cola, etc.). That same sponsorship would reward them well enough that they would not have to charge money for people to come to hear them in concert.

[@baffler2]

+Hunter Mann Thanks man. Or Mann. I couldn't agree more with everything you and GDTRFBBB have said. Lake Street Dive have more talent in their little toes than all those concept artists? combined. They may not win any Grammies. Unless, of course, that as-h-le rapper allows them to.

[@henrystory3011]

In todays music era, you have to search for this. Unfortunately this doesn't get top 40 airplay to gets to create awareness. Music like this is so soulful that R&B stations would've played it back in the day. Very Boz Scaggs, Hall &Oats, Bobby Caldwell...Etc. Great Music!

[@RogerOnTheRight]

Great musicians build fan bases, one fan at a time. And they keep them for life.

[@jimnooney3560]

LSD may never set the world on fire (😢) but damn they leave permanent scorch marks everywhere they play! 🔥🔥🔥

[@easyreader5565]

Can't possibly count the number of times I've watched this stellar performance by the entire band

[@samwynne1685]

Single point microphone and true musicians = Greatness. Take THAT auto-tune

[@tashamehne1273]

I'm not sure how anyone on the street could just walk by! I'd stand and listen - mesmerized! Amazing.

[@jacobshirley3457]

I would walk by, get distracted, trip, land my head on a fire hydrant, bleed out, and die a happy death.

[@TheListeningParty_TLP]

This never gets old !!! Mesmerizing performance. Rachel is flat out gorgeous (especially in this video), the laid back groove, the perfect vocal harmonies and fat/warm trumpet playing ! I’m a picky mofo when it comes to music but this is a perfect performance and a clever/fresh cover.

[@jasonhillpdx]

Every few months I come back and watch this and I fall in love all over again. Every. Time.

[@my2cents2u]

No autotune here. Just pure, amazing voices and smooth harmony. They sound better on the street than a lot of bands sound on stage with a full battery of equipment and electronics. True talent. I agree that the music definitely has an old school NOLA sound. The harmonies remind me of the '40s (Andrew Sisters, etc.) sound. Rachael's voice reminds me of some of the fabulous girl groups of the '60s. All in all a great sound for me. Love them.

[@kayliciadefrancisco5568]

I agree

[@piastark8536]

my2cents2u this music is the best new music I've heard in years. I'm a classic rock fan & I love older music as well. I love this band. I would love to see them in concert. My first thought about this They are nothing short of amazing. ✌🐸media3.giphy.com/media/3o84TS77nKHEGh0aTS/200w. Lake Street Dive is as magical as they come especially for newer music... The very first newest band that I will honestly call Magical.

[@raymondpalagano6322]

Pia Stark touring in U.S. right now.

[@cashglobe]

They formed at NEC, one of the best music conservatories in the world. Their talent and musical skill combined is better than probably 1000 Top "pop" artists put together. lol.

[@hman4ever]

First time I heard this group I could tell that they had a jazz and classical background. They have really learned their craft and it shows in the great harmonies and musicianship. A fun, hip, eclectic sound created by real musicians. If you search long and hard enough, you can still find some great new music out there. Lake Street Dive is IT!

[@TaoDusk2]

LOVELY! Thank you! I shared this with Janis Siegel (lead singer for The Manhattan Transfer) to which she responded, "Freaking fantastic!"

[@nancyriegle1150]

I'm sure she did! They have a very similar vibe!

[@jakej722]

Her voice is amazing. Lake Street Dive can take their sound in so many directions.

[@HunterMann]

What a beautiful arrangement & performance! I like the vocal trio, harmony style & choice of instruments, it works so well! One of the things that appeals to me about this group is that they are unplugged, acoustic, no artificial flavors or special effects. I could listen to this dozens of times and never tire of it. It was an instant classic when the Jackson 5 first sang it, and it is truly one of those songs with longevity. Bravo!

[@slickguitar5818]

I've never heard this singer until just now, damn! She's got some vocals! Much love

[@masterpieceicesculptures7029]

10 years later, and I still can't get over how cute Jade is.... Tears of joy just watching her sing and smile!

[@marissamclain1464]

my dad showed me this 8 years ago and all he said was "this is hip" 😂😂 They since became one of my favorite bands ❤

[@JeremyMathsen]

Her voice is so fucking pure. Jesus, I come back here at least once a week, and it's 2020.....

[@VictorHenderson]

Love the simplicity and honest sound. Thanks wimp for the link.

[@JohnNelson]

That was a very nice surprise. Who are these kids? She's got a voice and a half!

[@JohnNelson]

Have you heard this, Dana Allen ?

[@VictorHenderson]

Richard Henderson, you might enjoy. :)

[@shamarab4632]

I found this video forever ago and today it randomly popped into my head. Took me a while to find but I'm glad I found it.

[@austinnightingale5134]

I have read almost all of the comments on here and I agree, it's unanimous, Genius. You have the knockout vocalist, the equally talented bassist, the badass drummer and the dark mysterious horn player. Don't know how I found their beautiful music but I will never let it go. I just love everything about it. Rock on

[@vickiglow6985]

aren't they just they best thing ever???!!

[@paulchilds562]

@@vickiglow6985 ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! I don't know how I stumbled across them but my new favorite band for sure!! Are they still together?

[@JAK0449]

Great comment!! 👌👍🏽

[@b3boneman]

A perfect example of how less is so so so much more! Bravo!!

[@junkjouster]

Must be nice to have such a powerful voice you can sing in the middle of the street and it sounds like a studio!

[@evamishow4935]

Watched this video in middle school, maybe fourth or fifth grade, and I’m in university now and find myself coming back to this video every once in a while. Love it.

[@daphnemoye966]

I don't usually like remakes of popular songs but she just made me change my mind

[@TommyLikeTom]

I just want to cry every time I hear her begin to sing

[@glowholistics111]

One of my favourite songs of all time is this version. I sing it constantly. Never ever sick of it. SO GOOD. I just wrote this exact comment on “What I’m Doing Here” Because both. x2. So. Much. Soul.

[@juliew1426]

This girl could sing the phone book; I would buy it! ( And who uses phone books?)

[@gregfeneis609]

The pizza listings in the Chicago Yellow Pages seems appropriate.

[@skateboards5298]

her phonebook album is lit dude.

[@DaBaum69]

Yes...

[@charmingferret5916]

Girl? Watch it again.

[@a.t.hustle1583]

Here we printed off a portion of the internet for you to immediately throw away. Haha

[@princeofdarkness8037]

I'm still coming back for more in 2022, I'm so glad that these get the recognition they deserve. Absolutely soulful rendition of a classic.

[@brucesunday7928]

Damn you from the future?! Tell me shit gets better

[@RafaelLimaLucena]

I think I just fell in love. Like, each time I hear she singing. Oh, my, god.

[@relaxationmusicsanctuary3664]

Dedoduro Admin I understand you 100%

[@threalismaradona9899]

and this is how it started on my journey with this band ty KZbin algorithm

[@joeleustice]

I started with the cover of Rich Girl on my algorithm journey... no regrets.

[@threalismaradona9899]

@@joeleustice Another amazing cover

[@guitarkis4969]

Those harmonies.....outdoors.....not in a studio.....real talent!!!

[@davidschanbacher75]

You guys are such a breath of fresh air!! Love the sound the energy and soul that you all bring to life. I hope you all stick together. That bass player!!! And Rachael you and your voice are so beautiful MJ would be so proud of this cover. COME TO DENVER! please

[@faithbassed49]

Simply put.... she’s beautiful and they are insanely talented!

[@HaydenDib]

Saw them live last night.They were absolutely incredible.So fucking talented.

[@Theskybluerose]

In auckland? :D

[@HaydenDib]

Theskybluerose Melbourne

[@melanietaylor5821]

Hayden Dib Me toooo! How good were they! Arghhhh

[@LawffleCopter]

Saw them live in Santa Fe NM and it was amazing! They played some unreleased songs too which was a real treat :)

[@tuskedbeast]

A good vocal arrangement would make that cover 1,000 times more interesting. That same unimaginative harmony repeated over and over got really grating, fast. I agree that they're talented- good tones, some sense of space, good ears. What is missing is a sense of depth, it's style over music.

[@TheMusicMan1105]

I am absolutely in love with the lead singer...

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

Who isn't

[@look46628]

I thought it was a great throwback to the Jackson Five song and the sound quality on a street corner only says that they are extremely talented. I heard this band for the first time tonight. The bass player plays with an intensity that I love and the talent is spread throughout the band, but what I loved the most was that the lead singer completely understands that her voice is an instrument. Well done!

[@nikkihall9476]

Still jammin to this in 2020

[@llddau]

This has to be the best version anyone has ever played of this song. Ever. What an amazing vocalist, it’s my dream to have that kind of originality and feel for the music.

[@billfisher97]

This band breaks my heart for some reason. It’s like reminiscing about memories I haven’t had yet. Too sweet.

[@WhoDeyWildcatsReds]

She mesmerizes me every time. The support is equally spot on. Love y’all and cheers for bringing joy to us from here in bfe Ohio during this covid crisis.

[@lisadryman-rice6919]

I'm grateful to a friend for telling me about this cover. It's TASTY!

[@thestoner37]

This is, without a doubt, the best cover ever.

[@jacobshirley3457]

Try Rich Girl by LSD.

[@andiesilver6482]

Check out Graham Parker singing this. Much better.

[@priscillalopez5389]

@@andiesilver6482 It was good but doesn't come close at all for me.

[@andiesilver6482]

@@priscillalopez5389 She chews up the scenery a bit too much for my taste. Keep enjoying the music :).

[@priscillalopez5389]

@@andiesilver6482 Don't worry, I don't need your permission to do that. Thanks though. 😊

[@timkjazz]

Nothing but voices and music, simplicity as a superlative.

[@MattFoleysGhost]

This is so good, that it makes me cry a little and I can't explain it. Like the swing and timing is just so heavy and drawn out it's exquisite. Like a lover slowly working their way up to your spot.

[@gregoryd40]

That's okay, man...this is definitely worthy of a tear or two

[@thasco]

Just when you think music can't get any better.. it does.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

This group is so talented. They should better on a street corner that most groups sound in a studio. Rachael Price has such an amazing voice.

[@poppyyoung6463]

I am so happy you guys all found each other

[@johnnyunconsciousandthekno1430]

I just found out about these guys a week ago. Can't believe I missed them up till now. Already a big fan

[@totalrobot]

I'm a punk rocker and a slight metalhead, but I absolutely LOVE this band. These 4 are the major leagues of music.

[@leopalmberg9416]

Listening to performers like this makes me believe there is actually a probability of music-based art in this universe. Thank you and keep up the good work! I could not have wished for more!

[@29Que]

Damn cant believe its been 7 years since I've heard this, feels like it was just yesterday. Man time flies by so fast.

[@willruelas3529]

She brings me to tears when I hear her voice. simply incredible I'm in love with her tone

[@dominictascone1471]

Is anyone else here astounded by the sound quality achieved from a single mic on a sidewalk?

[@Elidoransgar]

I see that couple walking past in the background, and I'm thinking I'd stop and soak it all in, 'specially since it's free.

[@LurkingMarsupial]

So many things to love here!! I think I love Every Single Detail, right down to the wallet casually sitting on the jacket across the snare ;-)

[@patdeen3960]

This band is friggin magical. That slower tempo somehow gives this song so much more soul.

[@DynamoRoberto]

I had a rotten day at work today. But then I listened to this, and everything is perfect again.

[@alyssahertzog3294]

My dance instructor plays this song while we stretch and I love this soo much I've been trying to find this for weeks!!!

[@80beanz]

I remember a few years ago this had like 10000 views. It's great to see artists become known. Talent may hide around the Internet but sooner or later it is always found.

[@maghmoves]

cannot wait for fun machine: the sequel!

[@lyssascott5848]

People aren't making music like this anymore. The hours of dedication and practice are evident. Loving it.

[@130090558]

"people aren't making music like this anymore" the video is 6 years old holy fucking shit. do you really think in the past 6 years the entire music industry has collapsed and now only pop drivel is made?

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

bark bark bark down boy ,....shhhh.......yes for 20 + years, including the last 6 , only drivel is widely available and promoted the rest is pennies and peanuts per download for self produced self distributed stuff.. like this......@@130090558

[@BelovedChatter]

Except they are...you found it boo boo. Now just go see their show and then see their opening act..rinse and repeat.

[@AfricanAstro]

Here's the think about great music; I am in my mid 50's and just freaked out at how cool this sounded, my daughter (30) said Dad you gotta hear it, she was told by a 20+ year old friend about the Boston street video. When music is this good, its for everybody.

[@Coveskipper]

Great music is great music. Great musicians are great musicians, no matter what the era. I've made it into the next decade after you and am totally taken by this band. Rachael is astounding, but the blend of talents is yet another level.

[@betsysharpe1949]

Wow! beautiful

[@klburchill1072]

This is my go to, feel good song. Proving the power of REALLY good music. Guaranteed to pull out a slow smile.

[@kenbiemac337]

Still listen weekly to this masterpiece! Love you guys!

[@TommyLikeTom]

I wish I had the words to describe how much I love this. Truly magical

[@dallastaylenn8420]

This cover is KILLER! This is, without a doubt, the best cover ever.

[@matakamboti]

Man, that groove, them vocals, that bass.. pfff.. just blew me away.. 🥳 One of the best renditions I've seen of a great Jackson 5 song! Beautiful! Chapeau! 👍

[@spalaces85]

Freaking love this group. Love when Lake Street Dive can keep me company during work.

[@Taliledamusic]

What a unique and great cover! Rachael’s voice is amazing.

[@patrynize]

My god they put some STANK on this version. Holy shit. Amazing.

[@wigglyboots2]

This is the most amazing sound I have ever heard. I am immediately in love with that voice!

[@jaywilliams5446]

Love her "Stank Face"! Beautiful voice and the Bassist kills it! All together awesome group!!

[@brucewilson2763]

This is one deeply talented group. All of them.

[@MKtheWorst]

This cover is KILLER!

[@magaleeb5188]

This gives me goosebumps... Such beautifully talented musicians!

[@lucajohnchannel2755]

that harmony woooo! BEAUTIFUL! love that this is outside with background noise how unique and fun. fun station

[@PSNRunningOnZero]

Colbert Report. Amazing voice from all of them, no auto tuned crap.

[@chowderheadify]

Try playing this in x1.25 speed. It sounds so wicked.

[@cool7654321]

+chowderheadify idk .5 seems legit. That vibrato hehe

[@ojanmarie]

+Muni Ng Haha I made that change right before Bridget's solo. Hilarious.

[@markmccoy3369]

+Jan Marie O It's kind of fun to switch it to 1.25x at the chorus and back to normal at the verses. :)

[@johncarver3839]

+chowderheadify If you bump it to 1.5x it's at normal tempo and sounds pretty cool too, though some of the vibrato gets a little Autotuney sounding. :)

[@danlewis5381]

+chowderheadify If you play it at 1x speed it sounds wicked too you should try it ;)

[@amparopennycoach]

Gah this is so bluesy, boozy, jazzy, New Orleansy.... I love it. Love, a HUGE MJ fan, you've done him proud, Lake Street!!!

[@davidfriedli]

What an incredible performance! Love the harmonies!

[@1PITIFULDUDE]

Rachael, you are amazing!

[@jada004]

I get chills evertime i here this

[@tristanmichael8279]

OH. MY. GOD! Goosebumps every where! BRILLIANT rendition! BRAVISSIMO!!!!

[@camille3812]

Outstanding rendition ! I love this group! Very wonderful!!