LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Blues Traveler - Runaround REACTION

[@BillO964]

I can always tell the songs Amber really likes. Her body language and moves are so different than the ones she likes less.

[@kenp.9762]

I know right?.... How the song just gets into her soul !! 🎼🎵🎶🎵

[@allenhill1223]

I think she is the star of this show sorry cuz. Your a lucky man. This song is bad ass though..❤❤

[@allenhill1223]

I feel that amber grew up with the kind of music. It's plain to see.J pick well❤

[@sdalt001]

She does the soft tongue-stickzout, and the side-sway.

[@pattyduke3079]

I can tell when they both are into the music. Just watch Jay when they react to a GAP song or Zapp.

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

John Popper is honestly one of the *NICEST* guys ever!!! It was always a treat to meet with him and the band 💗

[@kimmycook2698]

Strongly agree.

[@st0n3p0ny]

I thought he died when he dropped about 300lbs. I saw some performance after the fact and I was sad and I thought "wow, what a miracle that they found a replacement who can sing and play the harmonica just like him".

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

@@st0n3p0ny John Popper is alive and well! They are still touring and sound wonderful!

[@st0n3p0ny]

@@ReleaseTheQuackers yeah, I just remember thinking "I wish he'd lose weight, or he's going to die and that'd be such a tragedy". Then he lost so much weight, I didn't recognize him.

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

I know someone who met him in an airport. Said he was super nice.

[@Shrykespeare]

My nomination for your next Blues Traveler song is "But Anyway". Fun fact - the band appeared at the end of the awesomely funny movie "Kingpin", and played this song. I would definitely nominate that film for your movie channel. Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray, and Randy Quaid were the stars.

[@richardcurtis5281]

Kingpin is hilarious!

[@BakerOrDie123]

John Popper was also the announcer when the Tournament starts. Absolutely love Kingpin 🤣

[@stevenhanek7523]

I second that!

[@Shrykespeare]

@@richardcurtis5281 We've all been Munsoned at some time in our lives....

[@Wrangzilla]

Kingpin is a classic!!!

[@andyrunton]

This was their debut single and nobody knew what they all looked like yet, so the video is a commentary on their label wanting them to look like the stereotypical 90’s band. Such a powerful song and message. ❤️

[@rogerdaly6326]

This is not their debut single. This is off their 4th studio album called Four. This is the song that catapulted their career into being more of a household name. I saw them on their tour for their second album "Travellers & Thieves" before lead singer John Popper went through his weight loss. They were great.

[@jackie_jrml]

I get Counting Crows vibes the way the lead looks and bounces!!

[@andyrunton]

@@rogerdaly6326 Ah! So sorry for my mistake. I was such a religious mtv watcher at that time (weren’t we all?) and this was the first song I ever heard and saw of theirs so I stupidly believed it was the first! My apologies and thanks for the correction!

[@andyrunton]

@@jackie_jrml Oh yeah, that lead singer is totally a dig at Counting Crows’ newfound success because they were all over the place at the time and I’m sure all the record companies wanted someone who sounded like them.

[@rogerdaly6326]

@@andyrunton Such a shame MTV turned into a reality tv sham. Miss the days of good music videos.

[@lorioday8528]

Great little band and tune. If you like this so much, you will love Barenaked Ladies (a NEW artist)- One Week! (1998)✌🎶

[@janetkmetz9644]

The Barenaked Ladies are such a fun group.

[@lesscarmel5527]

Yes, yes, yes!! One Week is a banger and a perfect song, IMHO.

[@taniaPBear]

Yess! Great track, they would love it!

[@theshadowfax239]

If I Had A Million Dollars is my favorite Barenaked Ladies song

[@christinehanson7579]

@@theshadowfax239 Live version! ❤

[@cyndi6660]

really dancing to their music is so much more fun than chair dancing to them 😁

[@johnpeek2122]

I’m a baby boomer and the 90’s were a rock renaissance. Sound Garden, The Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Janes Addiction, Elastica and so many more. Still love The Beatles!!

[@MrPickledede]

I'm Gen X and I approve!

[@drewskkiiii]

you forgot alice in chains

[@Totally-Not-A-Robot]

I was born in 80, and as a preteen/teen I often thought, "Rock will never be as good as it was in the 60s and 70s again. There's some good stuff now, but it's not like it was." I probably wasn't wrong, but now that I'm 40+ here in 2024, I realize how good I actually had it.

[@danielsayers5285]

Grunge was in the air...

[@marksherrick]

this song was HUGE at the time, and at the time then, they were absolutely one of the top live acts going. Their shows were absolutely fantastic.

[@1177kc]

Amazing live!!!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I saw em a few times around this time (‘94-96ish) they always put on a fantastic show!

[@falxonPSN]

My biggest regret is missing the first HORDE Fest. Total idiot move.

[@Fict10n]

Seen them live and was absolutely blown away, fantastic performers.

[@kittensugars]

I really love watching you guys enjoy the old bands.... It must be wonderful discovering it all....

[@stevehamilton8824]

John Popper and the band are highly under appreciated. Their talent is just incredible!

[@glennlissner350]

Carolina Blues is my favorite Blues Traveler song. It rocks.

[@floridaboy6051]

John Popper looks the least like a rock star that anyone could imagine but he sings and plays circles around the pretty boys.

[@foreveralone11w]

Flashbacks to 1996. Me and my college roommate jamming to this getting ready to go out! ❤

[@kimmichaud7741]

This song was big in 94 i.met my daughters father in summer of 94 and this was his favorite song

[@mushbone]

I'd forgotten how much I love this tune. I've been trying to think of who it reminds me of and it just came to me: it's definitely a Springsteen Rosalita kind of vibe.

[@dbasstij512]

Yes! Fitting for a Jersey band...

[@mamatay7]

I loooove Rosalita, especially the live version!!!

[@RonPower]

"The Mountains Win Again" got me through a lot of rough times.

[@BoomerMcBoom]

Oh Yeah.

[@Nevarez23]

Same.

[@BigMC313]

Definitely!!

[@cartercarter645]

People always forget about that one - Def major Banger!

[@missliss2581able]

Fantastic song and my favorite of theirs

[@santiagohardy2728]

"Runaround" was featured in an episode of the 1990s TV show Roseanne titled "Of Mice and Dan"(1995) Blues Traveler guest starred as Dan Conner's old friends. John Goodman gets a chance to sing while Popper plays the harmonica in the episode. It's worth a watch. Both the song, and that episode, is pure 1990s era nostalgia to me now. So glad to see you both enjoy it. It is absolutely a fun, summertime energy and song.

[@nicholasbyrne6485]

Can't forget that John Goodman and Blues traveler were both in Blues Brothers 2000

[@Kim-dm4yb]

I was thinking the same thing, whenever I hear this song I think of that Rosanne episode!!!

[@santiagohardy2728]

@@Kim-dm4yb Yes!

[@rhondaatkins1776]

I remember that episode and think of it anytime I hear Blues Traveler.

[@markcornish2519]

Wow yesterday was an amazing three songs for you too, great reactions to great songs

[@floridaboy6051]

The Mountains Win Again is a fantastic song by them. Slower but with powerful lyrics, great emotion and an unbelievable vocal performance as well as the typical harmonica and even a guitar solo. Y'all will love it.

[@poop_knife]

Probably my favorite from Blues Traveller

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

yes on Mountains Win Again...it's a must

[@JJMcClure397]

my favorite

[@foreveralone11w]

My college boyfriend put that on a mix tape for me ❤️ lol

[@victorsapen5389]

I strongly agree. It's my favorite song from them.

[@FUBAR1986]

My second favorite song by them the first being hook❤❤❤🎉🎉😂😂

[@marksherrick]

Blues Traveler was EXCELLENT about singing about absolutely devastating subjects in a happy way, its really interesting to investigate that.

[@johnryder2878]

Blues Traveler is the absolute BEST jam band ever! They're so consistently upbeat, hopeful, and joyful, it's hard not to smile when I hear them. Great find!

[@megaroli]

This song was huge, you would hear it everywhere. Great melody, lyrics and vocals.

[@billclarke117]

John Popper. What a talent.

[@Bonk_rds]

Their lyrics are always so awesome. "Hook" goes over the head of so many people.

[@normabreazile5500]

I love the Blues Travelers! They were amazing in concert!

[@ed.z.]

John Popper is an amazing human who has a great spirit. Gorgeous harmonica, wonderful vocals. Blues Traveler rocks!

[@josephmilitello647]

One of David Letterman's all time favorite bands. He had them on his show a million times, starting from when they were essentially unknown.

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great band ... One of my favorite songs!

[@phoenixmichaels]

The best harmonica player to ever play. And in an era where lead guitarists were the standard, he does this... with an instrument many would have considered antiquated.

[@LifeStirredUp]

Many a Friday night dancing to this at a local pub. Brings back lots of fond memories.

[@petem3627]

In OKC on the 26th at Jones Assembly. Cheap tickets and great venue.

[@derekhudson3523]

The Harmonica is always killer, but the band, vocals and lyrics are really good too.

[@ZillaMesh]

I love Amber's reaction. She immediately picks up howuch fun this song is. It's soul piercing in it's ability to make you happy & start moving. Universally awesome.

[@robrobertson4619]

John Popper, one of the great harmonica monsters!!!

[@staceyk7898]

This is an earworm that you’re not even mad about because it’s just so fun!

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

Man this brings back memories 1994 I was a few months away from turning 31 that went fast LOL

[@michaelroberts6906]

All that I know is that I would hold my infant daughter and dance to "The Mountains Win Again" when she couldn't sleep in the middle of the night. She doesn't remember, but I always will. TY Blues Traveler for that!!

[@meganyounger4842]

This was definitely the college radio jam 30 years ago!

[@kevie1166]

WELL I LIKE COFFEE AND I LIKE TEA! I sing this as loud as I can when I hear this.

[@26shedan]

wow-have not heard this in forever. Thanks for the reaction!

[@williamburke1882]

OMG I am so old I remember when The Wizard of Oz would be on once a year around Feb. or March and it was a big deal for us. It's a great movie but it also signaled that Spring was right around the corner.

[@KyleReeseCel2029]

This song is the epitome of what it felt like in the 1st half of the 90's growing up. I miss the excitement I had of that time. The music was fantastic soundtrack to our lives.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Didn't know this one .. love it!! That guy knows how to play that harmonica .. he was tearing it up. My Daddy was the eldest of 8. His young brother next to him could jam on Harmonica like that. Ahh the memories. Thnx Amber & J .. ❣️😊👍🏼

[@russellrofe4849]

You are exactly right. "Good feels" songs, up tempo songs like this can make you tap your foot and forget the world for a minute.

[@mikeyben7]

Blues Traveler is so S-Tier with mixed Meta and 4th wall breaking lyrics. It's legit perfection🤙

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Someone digs Alex and Andy!

[@danreed5171]

Oh yea I saw Blues Travelers @ Princeton UNIV......@ 1 of thier clubs....THe wooden floor over the basement was bending up and down with the band and people dancin,........really thought floor would brake thru!!!!!!!!!! I made my way to the floor.........slipped and fell.. but, held on to my beer!!!!!!!!!! had to be 87-88' FUCKIN RIP ROARIN GOOD TIME!!!!!!!

[@__RYN__]

4:17 Thats what I loved about certain music in the 90's like this. Just raw and real let yourself go music.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This song was huge!! On MTV all the time, extremely popular. Glad you loved it.

[@dalejestes8166]

This song has a greatful dead vibe to it

[@WoncoTheSane]

This video is all the good things the internet is for. Sharing, caring, and spreading smiles.

[@sorensmith9873]

But Anyway was their first big hit on our college radios in 1990 off their first self titled album, such a cool song. In 1993 i was lucky enough to get hired to do security when they came for a one time show up my way and got a free show not long after John Popper had been in a very serious motorcycle accident and had to do the show in a wheelchair but the band still killed it

[@Pushindazees]

Love the Wizard of Oz theme to the video. 😊

[@Ohio44Jim]

Great frigging song.

[@raeannshinabarger875]

When I was in high school, I took my dad to their concert for his birthday. He was a huge fan of their opening act (Jonny Lang) but ended up loving them as well. They put on an amazing show. If you like Blues Traveler, you should check out Jonny. My personal fave is Lie To Me.

[@KittenWAW]

The way those folks just sit there, you'd think he was singing this song at Sue's wedding reception - after Sue didn't show up at the church.

[@kanomorrow7622]

It was awesome listening to Blues Traveler and Dave Matthews Band back in the 90’s there is so many great songs you still haven’t reacted to that will blow your mind! Great reaction and song!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Ending the evening with a fantastic song 😊

[@mil2k11]

Not a huge BT fan, but loved this song when it came out and love it just as much today. Happy you both enjoyed it too!

[@KurtisKlunder]

Quintessential 90's feel good song. Absolutely huge back when it came out. Love it.

[@benjaminarndt2552]

Caught them after a outdoor downpour with a remaining crowd of a couple hundred. Best thing? big John Popper tossing 4" Honer's to the kids that remained as they played a whole set. Amazing talents.

[@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679]

But Anway is sooo amazing, especially live. I rarely enjoy live performances too but god damn its fantastic

[@Robsan40]

Great choice! Another fantastic band from that era was Everclear. "Father Of Mine" is a good one to start, but there are so many to choose from.

[@petercourtien4581]

Yeah baby!!

[@nathanfisher1826]

Nothing like Blues Traveler

[@scottvanhille5688]

Such a big classic from John, huge song for them. Heard this quite a lot back in the day :)

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

It's been awhile since I've heard them. Good road tune!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "But Anyway" for your 3rd Blues Traveler song !! edit- did you notice John is backstage singing and playing harmonica, and the man on stage is lip-synching? Dorothy does!

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

Who is Billy?

[@surlechapeau]

@@ReleaseTheQuackers Billy Popper was a grade school classmate. Oops! Thanks!

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

@@surlechapeau Yeah, John. I was wondering who Billy was... LOL!

[@richardb6260]

Pay no attention to the man backstage!

[@dangerkeith3000]

They did. Amber pointed that out to Jay after the song.

[@russshuttleworth7264]

I absolutely loved this one! This was my favorite band when I was like 13. I can’t wait til you guys start getting into punk and ska punk! Keep up the outstanding work! Love you guys!

[@royoschroeder]

Blues Traveler ALWAYS present on any playlist, especially with Run Around and Hook... loved how much Amber smiled and danced and enjoyed this one!!

[@markzellmer3223]

Dude. Wizard of Oz. Must. Watch.

[@wesr1409]

So true spent many a weekend listening to them on the way to the mountains then spending day on a mountain bike or snowboard listening to them.

[@markhernandez6111]

Great harmonica. Fantastic song. Glad you guys enjoyed it.

[@linkiibabe]

Another song from the 90's with a similar vibe music-wise is "Roll To Me" by Del Amitri.

[@mikebradt8080]

One of the best harmonica solos ever

[@payleighsteele1540]

Can’t overstate how HUGE this song was when it came out! 💜

[@daviddragavon7555]

Growing up, the "Wizard of Oz" played on TV once a year, often near Easter ( which was yesterday and also my 69th birthday) and my family would watch it on our Black and White TV. Somewhere, while I was at WSU, I got see it in a large lecture hall. When the house 🏠 hit (spoiler alert!) And the door opened up to Oz..well, would have loved to have seen the look on my face when the technicolor poured out onto the screen!😮 I was shocked! 20 years old and had never seen anything in color outside a movie theater. Yikes!

[@deserthethen]

Neat story. Must have been an experience

[@daviddragavon7555]

@deserthethen yeah, it was shock to my senses! I came home for summer break in 1975. My parents had their first color TV. I was fascinated. Spent my first week home watching anything that moved..in color.

[@toxicrevenuegaming]

This man reinvented the harmonica.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Was a fan of them SINCE this song as it was their breakout hit. Was fun to see you all experience this so many years later

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Awesome Songyand Sound..My Husband's Favorite ❤

[@mkmstillstackin]

Yeah, as others have said. This song was EVERYWHERE in the mid-90's. Great song, too, BTW.

[@reesebrindle1809]

You two are just cuteness. Loves watching you listen and hearing the “ HEY! “. I love it when he does that. 😂

[@daviddragavon7555]

Mr Popper with his leather vest o' Harmonicas. But fun stuff for sure!

[@MonicaGz]

I got to see them perform live in Austin and I'll never forget the vest Popper wore on stage with all the compartments for all his harmonicas. Amazing!

[@5150crazyfun]

I remembered hearing this in middle school in my teens the first time and I instantly loved it. Every time I hear it on the radio now I sing along. Definitely one of those feel good songs when you hear it.

[@kevie1166]

I have seen all 3 groups you guys played today in just the last year.

[@builder309]

As one who has been around long enough to remember when nearly ALL the songs you react to came out for the first time, what I like most is when Jordan or Amber are so moved they can't help but chair dance because your spirit is moved. That's how I felt...and still do.

[@paulthompson4545]

I thought everyone in America had seen The Wizard of Oz! At least once? A real slice of Americana!

[@amybaker6607]

Saw him last year in concert and he still sounds amazing...he never missed a note ...it was incredible!!!

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

I must say, I've never met anyone that never seen the Wizard of Oz, never knew such a person existed😂😂

[@legionofbarry]

Listen to "But Anyway". That's the song that introduced Blues Traveler to the world.

[@kylesummers1565]

I've always loved this song. It isn't really the words to me, it's the cadence, the music, and just overall sound. Peace, Love!!

[@dannymac4668]

I’m so glad you have discovered this band. I have been waiting a long time for you to see them. Thanks for taking me back to my youth and letting me experience them again for the first time.

[@ChristopherDemetrick]

Yes,a movie from 1939 is entertaining. You guys often make reference to it without even knowing it. Please do us all a favor and watch the Wizard of Oz.

[@ethal1222]

Blues Traveler is one of the funnest live shows I've been to. John Popper GETS DOWN with that harmonica.

[@aks4204]

This is a great song.

[@stevemarshall5266]

Hi Guys, glad that you got finally around to John Popper and Blues Traveller, sublime music. PS. John Popper- The Jimi Hendrix of the harmonica!!

[@statmule9220]

Mountain Cry (or pretty much anything off of Travelers & Thieves) is the band at their precommercial peak. So damn good. Bobby Sheehan was a bass phenom. RIP

[@daniellegoldsmith9782]

It was a sad, sad day when we lost Bobby Sheehan.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

Toto throwing back that curtain! Love this band...One of the most very talented and good ones!

[@marypenebaker898]

I would love to see the reaction to his vest full of harmonicas... Genius❤

[@timtrotter7007]

This video is the perfect response to the mtv ization of music at this time. The lesson from the wizard of oz that the truth is behind the curtain while what you're seeing on stage is fake. The "perfect" video band with the long haired bopping lead singer is what mtv basically demanded from their video bands. What bands needed to succeed on the channel was a look and a hook and if you have that and nothing else, well maybe they can still make this work. Great great song