RAMONES 'BONZO GOES TO BITBURG' COVER - FEAT: OFFSPRING, MILLENCOLIN, INTERRUPTERS, FLATLINERS, ETC.

This might not be the most famous song by the Ramones, but it's certainly my favourite! It's a masterpiece, from start to finish. The melody, the lyrics, the key change, and of course those epic sing along choruses. Was an honour to cover this one with some new, and old friends.
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Featuring:
Nikola Sarcevic (Millencolin)
Chris Cresswell (The Flatliners)
Noodles (The Offspring)
Justin Bivona (The Interrupters)
Jesse Bivona (The Interrupters)
Karina Denike (NOFX, Dance Hall Crashers, Karina Denike (solo), The Cottontails, Red Room Orchestra)
Amy Gabba (Amy Gabba And The Almost Famous)
Mikey Hawdon (Fairmounts)
Video Edited by Michael Crusty of Crusty Media
Mixed and Mastered by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios
Nikola audio recorded by Scott Lamb @movininstereo
Amy Gabba audio recorded by Harley Tamblin at Acrylic Recording
Karina Denike audio and videography by Desmond Shea
Special thank you to 'Mable Syndrome Podcast' for the help.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

You can now listen to this, as well as other Mikey And His Uke songs on all the major audio streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Thanks for all the love !! - Mikey

[@jameswarhol442]

You guys fuckin nailed it. Absolutely epic version.

[@heathcornbeef]

Fucking awesome brother thanks for the BEST COVERS EVER did you know that the big bang didn't start the universe TIME /SPACE STARTED WITH A VOICE SCREAMING 1!2!!3!!!4!!!!AND THERE WAS LIGHT AND THERE WAS SOUND THERE WAS THE MIGHTY MIGHTY RAMONES HAIL DEE DEE FUCKING RAMONE JOHNNY JOEY MARKY CJ AND THEN THERE WAS BALANCE IN THE UNIVERSE FROM ACROSS THE WORLD WHEN THE PROPHET JOE STRUMMER PICKED UP A GUITAR PUMPED HIS LEG AND SCREAMED I'M SO BORED WITH THE USA Rest In PUNK you gods of thunder

[@skiltubby]

That's great! Thank you, but I love the video, it's stunning, and I'll continue watching it over and over...

[@ratramone100]

ThanX MiKey 👊👊👊☮️🤘

[@teflongoon]

Sweet! Just followed on spotty.

[@balzatti9499]

I’m, like, pretty old, and The Ramones are one of my favorite bands, and this cover is quite possibly the best cover I have ever heard of any song ever, ever, ever. Wow. Killed it. Everyone just killed it.

[@angelofverdun456]

I’m, like, pretty old myself, and I concur with everything you typed.

[@heathcornbeef]

My back hurts my brain is slow i can't see properly but THE RAMONES MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A TEENAGER AGAIN I SAW THEM IN 1989 HERE IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND i was 19 years old and i didn't think that i would survive that show they didn't give you time to breathe between songs i could have died that night but you would have had to use a jack hammer to get the smile off my face FUCKING AWESOME

[@Paul-dw2cl]

I’m, like, relatively young, and I happen to disagree.

[@heathcornbeef]

@@Paul-dw2cl what do you disagree with? Young one

[@Paul-dw2cl]

@@heathcornbeef I disagree with this being the best cover song I’ve ever heard. I prefer the original to this version

[@unacosadelocosradio]

There's just something about this song, man. I love all the Ramones songs, but this one still gives me the fucking chills just like the first time.

[@andrewmitchell809]

Wow. Ive never came across another human who gets chills just like the first time hearing it. Helmeted. This song hits me hard.

[@Toastandbananas130]

It’s such a feel good song. My favorite by the ramones. I remember hearing this song in School of Rock as a kid and been a Ramones fan ever since.

[@desaavedrasoy]

One of the best line ups for one of the best songs ever.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@xelexpunx]

Just no

[@igvangodoy]

Best line up for this song Joey, Johnny , Dee Dee and Richie

[@michaelpecukonis5074]

My brain let out happy for the first time in seven years

[@seanbradcovich5552]

@@michaelpecukonis5074 you good man?

[@tomace194]

Chris cresswell has a great voice.

[@casperh5452]

Canada represent, definitely one of the fastest voices I can recognize on a song

[@Wulfpack1]

Agreed. Unique voice. Easy to recognize rite away

[@lauraloyland3165]

True but Dexter Holland's voice is 100x better.

[@andydeslauriers8317]

@@lauraloyland3165 no one was comparing hahaha

[@o0SOIA0o]

🙌🙌🙌

[@CorruptCameldotCom]

Cresswell and Sarcevic killed it. Amazing.

[@rafaelplacce]

Amazing. Nikola is indeed a king to sing.

[@mickeeriksson9784]

It would been so much better if only Nikola sang, the guy that sounds like a ten year old boy ruins it.

[@constantly-confused5736]

@@mickeeriksson9784 you mean Mikey? The person who organized the whole thing and runs this channel?

[@mickeeriksson9784]

@@constantly-confused5736 if thats the guy with the ten year old emo voice then yes.

[@constantly-confused5736]

@@mickeeriksson9784 Well, you could check, right? Anyway, Mikey's voice is the one with the highest pitch (compared to Chris and Nikola) - but dude: even if there's something you don't like, you could try not to be an asshole about it. :) By the way: What do you think about the Toy Dolls? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3fcg5udeNukl7c

[@DukatorDevanemn]

This is so damn amazing! Of course Nicola rocks it, but all the others and the mix makes this sound like a freakin' 'jar of flies' ! ..and this is meant in a very good way! Hat's off to all the people that made this thing happen! Grats! Love ya all so much!

[@tinynuggins1029]

I think everyone here remembers the moment when they discovered the magic that is the Ramones. Shortly before they broke up I remember them being pissed that they were being overshadowed by newer punk bands and not getting the credit they deserve. I wish they could only know how much they have influenced all of our lives and how much of a difference they made in the history of rock and roll. This video is proof of the mark they left on all of our lives. I'd say more but I feel my words would only get in the way so I'll leave it at this... GABBA GABBA HEY!

[@RandallHeath1121]

Great comment! Yes - I remember. I Wanna Be Sedated and Beat on the Brat changed my life forever. Same with the DK's - will never forget the first time I heard Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, sometime around 1984, I think.

[@crustymedia]

I agree!

[@donmiller5132]

DIscoverd the Ramones from on Nightflight on USA

[@martymcfly8733]

1-2-3-4 Forever!!!

[@tinynuggins1029]

@@martymcfly8733 right! the ramones taught more kids how to count than sesame street. Lol

[@マツロキ]

何て良いメンバーなんだ！ 選曲、素晴らしい! ニコラの声が大好きです! 日 本 語 で 書 く

[@minameismud7864]

Here in Argentina for us the Ramones are like superheroes who helped us through their songs to fight day after day against all frustration or negative things in life, they are as great as the Beatles, they gave us a reason to continue believing that it is worth it life with all the good and bad in it. thanks for this beautiful cover hey ho lets go!

[@jonathanmunoz137]

Dee Dee says "we are the most famous punk rock band from argentina"

[@ahmedgunic3862]

Already the best cover in 2020! At least for me....

[@fergon6296]

Bud Spencer 😎

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thank you 🙏

[@ViniloEnfermos]

Agreed. Siempre Ramones!!

[@billybrangler9993]

Amazing...this makes me happy,thanks guys

[@redoz9768]

Chris Creswell just smashes it out of the park on both of the Ramones covers, what a unique voice.

[@o0billie0o]

whaaaat a coveeeeeeerr!!! ♥♥♥♥

[@MrOjeeeee]

My friend Torkel listens to this song atleast once a day, he calls it BONZOTIME.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Ha ! I like that. "BONZOTIME' !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@skiltubby]

So do I now. Like to have breakfast.

[@stefannafets7828]

I want Dance Hall Crashers Back. I demand Superman IS Dead Here in Germany. Go for it.

[@ortmanc1]

Way late to the party here (thanks a lot KZbin) but this might be the greatest cover ever. Absolutely floored. Just bought all your songs. Time to go on a Cresswell binge.

[@caseyjones8949]

i love Nikola Sarcevic voice

[@138bdoz]

I don't think I can put into words how much I love this!

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thank you for the kind words !

[@138bdoz]

@@MikeyAndHisUke I've literally listened to this like 50 times. Thanks for doing this stuff. Its the best thing to come out of quarantine.

[@jayyilgic3186]

Absolute great cover.

[@RenatoSantino]

Karina killing it with the Joey look

[@ryancox5516]

Lol for real

[@stephenm8725]

yes that was cool af

[@jahrah103]

Right!!♥️Karina is beautiful ❤️... I'll say this much...I miss Joey's singing!! Karina is a beautiful woman 💋💋💋... Ramones foreva!

[@thomasemery6191]

I concur 😁

[@RaiderCBR6.5]

Just ran across this. I have seen Johnny, Joey, Marky and Dee Dee four times live a long time ago. This F--kin Rips.

[@caysonellsworth5366]

Late to the party, but holy crap this has got to be the best version of this song I've ever heard and it was already a favorite. Instantly made it into my top 10.

[@dinoaytnaz8673]

awesome awesome awesome I salute all of you dude!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@mati.vilchez]

I came back to replay this song cover a thousands of times.

[@thomasemery6191]

Only one thousand??? Haha, nah, good on ya, I have listened that many times as well. Such a great song

[@Oni-Ryu8]

Mikey please keep up the awesome work once I clear some debts I will start supporting you properly buddy most awesome idea on KZbin fella

[@chrillet]

Millencolin have been my favorite band since their Tiny Tunes record way back. So cool too see Nikola skating around while singing! Amazing cover!

[@caseyjones8949]

Me too dude

[@MediumRareFully]

i dont have any words... best!!!!

[@Breadking100]

Wow how did this one slip through the cracks for me. This is the best cover on Mikey And his Uke, and that is saying a hell of a lot. 10 on 10, holy shit well done.

[@iBLAP]

The only band I've heard of here is The Offspring, but I'll be checking all the others out. As an old bloke I LOVE the fact that The Ramones still mean something to so many people.

[@raullopez2393]

Respect.. Thanks... the ramones save my life

[@stephanseifert6122]

Thanx for this awesome contribution to one of my all time favorite songs of my all time favorite band. Had to stop the loop to write you this. Comes deep from my Ramones loving heart. Greetings from Germany Stephan

[@moacirfassina9684]

In these strange times, this song was never so necessary. The best cover in 2020. Incredible, absolutely perfect!

[@zachellis3751]

Fookin Right on

[@seanoleary4717]

This legitimately brought a tear to my eye. I miss The Ramones so fucking much.

[@noaht3087]

Don't tell anybody, but I think I like this more than the original. 🤷‍♂️ I love everything about this!! Fan fuc-king-tastic!

[@borissidealmeida]

Goosebumps, honestly

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

🙏Thank you so much

[@fugzzi6942]

Chris Creswell is another level, unreal voice.

[@kristianteigen2159]

One of the better covers! Give it to us on Spotify!?

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Ask and you shall receive. It's on Spotify now! Thank you very much!

[@malachibenford3996]

@@MikeyAndHisUke can you put this on Apple Music too please

[@soothsayer54]

@@MikeyAndHisUke sooooo siiickk the Ramones are definitely looking down and smiling :). Thanks for this cover Lad's and Lasses :)

[@Teigen_K]

@@MikeyAndHisUke Thank you!

[@angelofverdun456]

@@MikeyAndHisUke how would you guys feel about a Dead Kennedys cover? I’m an amazing back up dancer, like I can do the clap my hands under a kick.

[@beardo7]

The perfect version of this song doens't exis...... Fucking brillaint guys the best cover of one of the greatest punk songs ever written. A song that contains my fave line in all of punk rock "Don't become one of Hitlers children" As pressient as it was in 1986 as it is today in 2023. Cheers guys smashed it.

[@funkadelicatessen]

I really like these pop songs on Animal Boy (Bonzo, Something to Believe in and She Belongs to Me) and Too Tough to Die (Howling at the Moon, Chasing the Night and Daytime Dilemma). I consider those the best songs the band made after Pleasant Dreams.

[@redoz9768]

Back again to hear this awesome creation.

[@douglaschristian7319]

Ramones para sempre... Saudações do Brasil 🤟🏿 Que arrepio!

[@darllandouglas4257]

Eternamente ❤️

[@thomasemery6191]

I'm a gross old fat punk rocker too and I agree, awesome cover

[@erwinschrodinkle7228]

Only found these today ... made an old (OLD!) punk very happy - especially with the inclusion of Bonzo here. I remember buying it on the good old 45 rpm vinyl when I was a lad. Very different from my usual diet of Crass, Broken Bones, Flux, Discharge - I thought I was going to get arrested by the Anarcho Police! Excellent work!

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thanks Erwin! Glad you liked it.

[@elruidoeselmensaje]

Friends, it's certainly my favourite! It's a masterpiece, from start to finish. CONGRATS!

[@chriscushman2341]

this is the best Ramones song , thanks dee dee you cranked that one out of the park kid

[@e-dawgkittycat2255]

99% sure it's Joey's lyrics and Dee Dee's chord changes, with whichever producer they had at the time (Jean Beavoir or Daniel Rey?) doing the arrangement. :)

[@andypostema4269]

Pretty close. Joey and Dee Dee contributed to this one as well as their producer, Jean Beauvoir.

[@quintocreations5091]

@@e-dawgkittycat2255 I'm quite certain lyrics are Joeys. He's been quoted as saying he wrote it while watching that summit of Reagan visiting the Graves of the SS on TV and then the subsequent conversation. (Or vice versa)

[@heathcornbeef]

Doesn't matter which one wrote it what matters is it exists HAIL THE MIGHTY MIGHTY RAMONES

[@Ig0rN4tusch]

As far as my knowledge goes, Joey wrote most of the lyrics, Dee Dee came with THE CHORUS (it's so perfect It has to be written in caps) and Beauvoir did the arrangements, as well as creating the intro. And not to say anything bad about this AWESOME, KICKASS cover, but Joey sings (at least in studio) that he drank in bars "To Understand your foreign policy", like he's talking directly to Bonzo. Anyway, surely one of the best songs ever, and this cover damn sure does it justice. Thanks a ton!

[@Glatzomaniac]

Saw the Ramones six Times live on Stage.. Rest in Peace, Hey Ho.. Lets Go...

[@AchimE]

What a great cover with many of my youth heroes! Nicola sings better and better! At the 1st „aaahhhh“ my eyes felt onions near by... great! 👍🤘

[@chenchen2831]

ok, these guys need to cover the whole Ramones discography!!

[@stefannafets7828]

This is one of my favourite songs I ever heard in my life. This is one of the best covers I heard in my life. Im now at 47 and I have heard a lot of songs so far. Thank you guys. Kudos to Nicola & to Karina. Cant write cause im crying. Please never stop. This is such an important song. I wished MxPx would have played it live. But they didnt. Thanks to Jack Black for this great movie & brining songs to all kids out there.

[@jthoma82]

Damn, someone called the cops because y'all absolutely killed it! Best cover yet

[@Metalisty]

AMAZING!!!

[@crustymedia]

Thanks!

[@henriqueramosemc8381]

"Movimento punk nunca há de morrer..."

[@ricardinhope-di-mesa2162]

Tao ta

[@NewtonBassCover]

foda!!!!

[@gustavosabadini]

JAMAIS

[@lucalibre5286]

panque vive

[@darllandouglas4257]

Ramones é uma das coisas mais incríveis da história da humanidade

[@samorenpalmer]

Dude this is amazing

[@RoyRamone955]

Pure Energy. I remember buying this on a 12 inch release around 1984-85ish. Then it came out on Animal Boy. The 12 inch version was more rockin. The Animal Boy version had a little more key board but it was all a long time ago so perhaps after 35 + years my memory I had faded.

[@k.d.connlan125]

Never liked Ramones covers. Till I heard these. Cool.

[@AidanStark]

Well Mikey, I have to admit that I found out about you and your channel the day this video came out a month ago. Since then I listen tirelessly to all of your covers and this one in particular that I play or watch every day. The line up is so good, the mixing incredible and the track is so full of energy and good vibes that it is almost therapeutic. Thank you so much for everything you do man, it is greatly appreciated. Keep it up and stay safe! Fistbump from France.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thank you for all the kind words! Fistbump right back at ya from Canada.

[@otopico]

My favorite Ramones song and a complete banger!

[@iuril.bevilacqua8369]

This is probably the Best Cover of a Ramones song, I've been a Ramones fan since I was 15... and this cover took me back to 1995 when I first listened to the Ramones!

[@patrickpiche1939]

Mikey!!! Im a french dude from quebec city. Just wanna tell you ive seen your videos so many times, you made my shitty years better and thats awesome !!!

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

I'm so glad to have helped a little bit !!!

[@philippmann546]

Greetings from Wittlich near Bitburg in Germany . Great Song

[@Reassambler]

Greetings from uersfeld near wittlich

[@matszakrisson]

I just keep coming back for more =)

[@myroomstudios]

this is on my top 5 Ramones songs since the first time i heard it

[@jamestorlage1461]

This is a superb cover - better than the original imho. Everyone kills it!

[@ckdpraha]

Holy schmoley, still the most popular tune on this channel! Never had a doubt in my mind! Love this song! I took my cousin to the Ramones show 27 years ago, he knew none of their songs before and he flipped out! By the end of 3rd song he was a fan, and still is!!!

[@vincesarmento4854]

Going 100 mph, love it!! Besides the Ramones this is the best cover out there!! Sounds Awesome as well!!

[@AJ-oz6hn]

Damn, what an amazing cover. Thank you Mikey for keeping the songs coming during these difficult times.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Absolutely my pleasure! Thank you for diggin' them ! 🙏

[@RyanShhhit]

By far my favorite. Keep it up!

[@SuperWolfsblood]

This is so pure, all punkrock gods approves 10/10

[@RenjaManmar]

I still listen to this all the time. So good.

[@kevinanson8557]

Not only is this one of my favorite Ramones songs but this cover is absolutely phenomenal. This was my first introduction to your "Mikey and his Uke" series and I had just just gotten sober in probably the hardest year any of us have endured in our lives and was feeling raw as all hell. This version of this song made me feel all of the feels and I wept. I wasn't even totally sure why I was weeping but I know it made me feel hope, seeing everyone together even if it was just through telecom. I am now 1yr and 4days sober and this song still invokes major fees and I have been a fan of this series and look forward to new releases even though I understand that as things open back up to normal(ish) we get less and less of them. I digress, thank you Mikey for all of these amazing jams and all of your hard work to make these videos and all those involved in the process. Love. Love. Love.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thanks so much for the kind words Kevin. It means a lot!

[@christophermacneil927]

Nikola . You are the man. Millencolin forever

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Nikola rules !

[@thodorisgiannakas4692]

This one wakes up fond memories of being outside at bars, having (too many) drinks, and fun with our beloved ones. Hopefully, we will do that again soon :) Punk strong through coronavirus times!!!

[@KillianLisheiRamirez]

Wow esto es increíble...crish Flat y nicola millencolin hicieron un maravilloso trabajo 👊🏽👊🏽☕

[@Carlitosvc10]

Wow

[@antifa555]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 very good song....!!!

[@jameswedge2673]

I haven't been able to stop listening to this for months!

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

No reason to stop now James! So glad you like it, thank you !!!!

[@richardgempton2946]

Best cover ever.

[@gtandersson]

Nikola's voice is so perfect for this, also my favorite Ramones song.

[@borisneubrandt4674]

Hey Guys and Bad girl! Thank you! Fantastic!!! Messing sweaty Pogodancing Ramonesfans. Vincent from Ramones Experience!!!

[@matiaslisandro1377]

Claveee Nikola 🇦🇷🔥

[@Lucybaby666]

Love, love, love, osti!

[@RyanArya]

Chris Cresswell i really love you man, what a beautiful voice

[@redoz9768]

That was f-ing awesome! Best Ramones cover I've ever heard.

[@MrRaskobrails]

Cresswell kills it❤ He played it also on his acoustic Tour. That was awesome, too.

[@stefantaxi7030]

Again.. woohoo fucking gooood Eller in Swedish.. så jävla braaaaaåaa

[@fabiosene6259]

Já vi umas 300x bom demais!

[@CorruptCameldotCom]

Holy shit that rocked

[@davidosuna4958]

AMAZING COVER FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE RAMONES' TUNES!!! CONGRATS AND CHEERS FROM TIJUANA, MEXICO!!! 😎🤘 Stay safe and GABBA GABBA HEY!!!

[@ericnielsen8535]

Drummer totally slays. Freaking awesome track!

[@jameswarhol442]

As someone who had their mind blown as a young punk when I first walked through the doors of CBGBs in the summer of 1976 this version of Bonzo has my seal of approval.

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thank you for the kind words James!

[@yuda551]

My favorite song ramones

[@kelpocoverzzz]

MY FAVORITE COVER OF ALL TIMES❤️

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thanks Dan !

[@Lucybaby666]

A video that sure lifts you up as this horrible year is about to be over. Hopefully, this coming new year, we will see this nightmare finally done with. And get our Freedom back!

[@veraramoneking3301]

Great job guys!! Dee Dee would be proud to hear this cover 30 plus yrs later!! #RAMONES4EVER ❤

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thank you Vera! 🙏 #DEEDEE4EVER♥️

[@falcon697]

Masterpiece!

[@BustinBeanieB]

Amazing. Nikola, perfect for this man! Everyone is. Drum fill@ 3:05 !

[@JohnSmith-iv5wy]

Just a Brilliant Cover, well done and Thank-you There never will be any new Tunes from the Ramones, so let the "Covers" be "Killer-Brilliant."

[@Mx64MaxyImpress]

I'm glad the punk still makes this year alive with this such a kickass collabs across the world!

[@lorraineanderson263]

Thankyou so much to everyone who made this video possible. Goddamn this makes me so happy!! 💜💜💜💜

[@MikeyAndHisUke]

Thanks Lorraine!

[@lorraineanderson263]

@@MikeyAndHisUke thanks mate 💚💚 lots of love from the UK