Minutemen - History Lesson - Part II

Minutemen Live at the Stone in SF 1985

[@Thats-Cool-Thats-Trash]

"Our band could be your life...". It still is, man, it still is.

[@SuperTwilightZoned]

I thin D. Boon said that lyric actually meant that anyone could be the Minutemen, start a band and play music with your best friends.

[@taylorjohnson421]

We were fucking corndogs

[@swizzlestickful]

My friend said “james loves four bands; and three of them are The Minutemen”…he ain’t wrong…

[@keithhartman9946]

It still is

[@clownpaint20]

This line has been echoing through the years ever since it was spoken by d boon

[@trevormalcolm8252]

The only thing, ever, I have truly loved

[@kanethekarnt]

Song makes me cry. It's a good thing, I lean into it.

[@siskiyoucrest]

me too, always turning towards never away💙

[@GetUpTheMountains]

You can still see Mike Watt playing live at a tiny little club near you. I did 3 days ago. It cost $15. I love you, Mike Watt.

[@elmoblatch9787]

Such a fascinating ingredient of the stew -- The Minutemen were so different -- so NOT punk and so EXTREMELY punk at the same time. This song is the end of the era -- the end of the innocence -- the end soon of d. Boon and of youth. It was all gone so fast.

[@JayGorham]

Sigh...

[@JohnSmith-ij6ms]

they were young but they knew what life was about. imagine singing a song this personal and sincere to punks?

[@blonieface]

one of the best and one of the most heartfelt tracks

[@jamessullivan4391]

We all know you killed that golf pro. Him, and this tasty bitch he was with!

[@mikewines7852]

Everything about this band is cool and interesting and original, and pure. It's all top notch; the music, how each member is so extremely talented at their instruments yet they mesh and flow together as one entity with no egos or solo wanking disrupting the flow. How the band had a philosophy And a way to live your life surrounding the aura and the message of the band. The Minutemen had their own slang with their own terms for certain events and life moments. And it's kind of like they treated the band as just one part of a larger artistic endeavor or quest. I don't know, I could be way off and just off on a ramble, but I love this band. The Minutemen, really did change my life. RIP D Boon

[@everettevansky9324]

This band changed my life

[@RIrby]

Punk rock changed my life

[@TroyMcClureFish]

Me too I'd be dead if not for a few simple chords and a story to tell Me and Mike Watt playing guitar That's what it's all about Shine on you crazy diamonds

[@blakedaniel6799]

Me too

[@mckennuhhhhhhhhh]

such a pure song. a song about true friendship, and how punk rock inspired them. it's such a shame that it all had to be over so soon for the Minutemen. rest in peace, D. Boon.

[@anonym0us2112]

Man, what a fantastic song...

[@Farcallo]

Bassline gives me instant chills. So pretty.

[@rofcay1]

26 years later, this song STILL chokes me up. Thank you Boon

[@ldaf7492]

I'm still rocking with them Aug 28 2023🤘

[@empale1]

2024

[@19Ippo77]

Forever.

[@nomadben]

It has now been officially 40 years. Almost half a century, and D. Boon is still rocking in our hearts. RIP brother.

[@KravMagoo]

Remember hearing about D. Boon's accident on the radio. Fortunately, I got to see them a few months earlier. A couple of years later, I saw fIREHOSE in BR opening for Sonic Youth. Kim was standing in the audience right beside me, just zoned in on Watt with this mesmerized smile on her face. After their set, I wandered backstage and found Mike, and I thanked him for continuing to carry the torch. All the sudden he was bawling his eyes out, saying "Why, D? Why'd you have to leave!!" I was too young and dumb to know what to say. I just backed off and gave him some space.

[@DaBears08]

The fact that 40 oz to Freedom starts with a Minuteman sample tells you everything you need to know about both bands. Absolute legends.

[@justinkline1294]

So true. And Bradley shouts out all three members individually on the last track of that great album. Legit as fuck, no doubt.

[@nickguyone]

I love how theres no arguing on minutemen videos. They're the perfect band and you can't hate on their musical ability.

[@stephenwebb24]

Love you man

[@pazvato]

I was at this show... I think that they opened for James Blood Ulmer on this show. I was in a band that opened for the Minutemen at the Mab the year before. Man, these guys were the greatest!

[@jeff7764]

That’s fucking awesome

[@nedhoey]

I'm the guy that recorded the audio and video of this. A friend helped me author it to digital video and synch the sound in 2012 or so and I shared it freely and someone put it up here.

[@chlum6295]

@@nedhoey well ned u did a great job thank u

[@The_man_who_knows_nothing]

This song sums it up pretty well.

[@adobedomes]

minutemen videos are my favorite place in the entire internet.

[@adobedomes]

(and watt's hoot page too of course)

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Watt nailed it on the head at the end when he said “that’s what it’s all about.” Beautiful man

[@wcarloswilliams]

Best lyrics in punk. R.I.P. D.Bonne

[@androidvan]

Mr. Narrator...... this is Bob Dylan to me.

[@elmoblatch9787]

fuck yeah

[@bretts9635]

Gorgeous, right?

[@TonySmith-i4c]

this is bob dylan to me. magical time. d boon and bradley R.I.P. could only imagine them together rocking out in 2024

[@pettibonnotginn]

"this is Bob Dylan to me":best line in rock music.

[@jacksonfritts2988]

Makes me tear up as I’m sure it does for a lot of you. Minutemen changed MY life!

[@jamessullivan4391]

Gen X!

[@johnmassel9289]

The chemistry they had was incredible. Literally lightning in a bottle.

[@JSBourke]

OMG the minutemen. what a magic band. D Boon you are sorely missed. Loved his guitar playing. sweet as..

[@RICKYSWANSON]

Punk Rock changed their lives, hearing D. Boon changed mine. Thank You D. Boon.

[@Thats-Cool-Thats-Trash]

Check out Double Nickels on the Dime. One of the best records you'll ever hear.

[@nelvis5243]

Boone, Watt, and Hurley...Unbeatable.

[@mruncommon1]

Underrated genius on the guitar was D. Boon.

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

Who would believe that an album with 43 tracks could be so flawless?

[@inthekingdom1996]

"Punk rock changed our lives" - Minutemen "Our lives were saved by Rock and Roll" - Velvet Underground

[@halliehammond1]

@maxfrost68 I'm a 37 year old professor of history. I am a husand. I am a father, I am a teacher. I am a scholar. And everyday day, I search for the bits and pieces of that working thesis. Thnaks, D. Mike, George, and Ed.

[@DaleHagger]

I don't own all of their back catalogue.But 'Double Nickels' is one of my all time Faves. Documents an important Underground social movement in an articulate way.

[@strace67]

Daniel Day Boon. We love you sir, and you changed my life

[@MrJmccammon]

We miss you D

[@AndyKaylorMommaAndy]

+MrJmccammon - High Country Cow Punk Yup, this song makes me sad, but I listen to it anyway. Because punk rock changed my life, and the Minutemen were one of the first US punk bands I ever listened to.

[@MrJmccammon]

"We were F#@$ing Corn dogs"

[@ch1naski]

this is diy. this is punk. no pretenses. we miss you, D.

[@skwankulon4535]

I LOVE THIS SONG!

[@alexsepi5639]

This is simply perfect.

[@5291982]

SAW THEM AT THE BONE CLUB IN SAN ANTONIO FUCK YEAH

[@Badlands_moon]

This song makes me cry.

[@lumbo]

The longevity of this speaks for itself as well as makes me smile.

[@Uuu44]

Yo Man U uploaded this 11 years ago and just commented on it- that speaks to its longevity. Tonight I googled the line I heard from waiting for my ruca, and just discovered the minutemen and this song. So inspiring, I wrote a copycat song to it. Stopped trying to rhyme and just began writing from the heart. Truly grateful for your upload and good to see you’re still around enjoying them as you did all those years ago. Peace, stranger

[@goetia13]

ah man what an ending...beautiful.

[@leftybass5860]

Aren't we all f'ing corn dogs ? What a sweet tune.

[@NickB1967]

+Lefty Bass "We learned punk rock in Hollywood....drove up from Pee-dro..."

[@dackmont]

So much heart.

[@Tucko1]

@Glenn Peters Okis didn't sell corn dogs....

[@dannyskrims5243]

RIP D Boon. Watt is still going and is still an awesome guy. Super psyched to have met him last summer.

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live D. Boon (April 1, 1958 - December 22, 1985), aged 27 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@JasonOkonski-rv3mx]

This track is so bittersweet to me. The entire record is wonderful but for some reason this is the only song that makes me sad. Perhaps it’s D Boon referencing Watt by name at a pivotal moment of their friendship and musical growth, along with the melancholy melody. That there is an excellent video of it live, and with Watt and Boon getting close at the ending there hits me in the fucking feels. Love you guys and thanks for the incredible songs

[@kensloth]

Legends

[@stirgy4312]

Such a sweet honest song.

[@pvoshefski]

Here again to say what an incredible song.

[@vincentgregorits4417]

what a great band, one of the benefits of punk rock

[@jackattack17]

It's weird seeing Mike Watt not wearing a flannel shirt

[@Malkmusianful]

Wait until you see his ode to the piss bottle man

[@alejandraanguiano6336]

this song is my jam

[@couttsy]

I see and hear so much of him in Black Francis. D Boon is the absolute OG.

[@androidvan]

If you watched this video...yer automatically one of the coolest people on the sphere...

[@neilsoliman6751]

"December 22, 1985 for him and everyday since for me." -----Mike Watt, We Jam Econo 2005

[@robicool]

for real, that record is such a gem. you'll never forget it dude

[@galleryofrogues]

But seriously this song is beautiful

[@coldwarrior654]

i miss these guys

[@minuteman4565]

i met mike watt at a gig in glasgow a few years ago. i shook his hand and all i could think to say was i fucking love the minutemen, he nodded and smiled

[@paulbgraham4936]

Saw them 12/10/85 opening for REM, Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio. So weird that Boon died 12 days later

[@wiz4rd1970]

Minutemen ❤️

[@ai_am5355]

D Boon, you died shortly before my time, but i miss you man.

[@legotreihn]

your band is my life

[@username420024]

Everyone is so cool on Minutemen videos...

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Never seen Watt in a suit in life let alone in concert. Looking good Captain

[@ericdrum74]

That IS what it's all about, Mr. Watt. Thank you indeed.

[@ahhhitsrob]

The fact there are only 20,000 views is criminal. This is one of the best rock songs ever by the best rock band ever.

[@cheeseboy777]

Punkrock saved my life.

[@JohnReganSeattle]

sublime

[@holgerzimmer6884]

Good Ole Mike Watt and D boon. Onward and upward!

[@missmary333]

Wow. Never heard of the Minutemen.. don't you love when that happens? Possible start of a new obsession... =)

[@christinaenrique3428]

We will always Love You D Boone Christina & Winona

[@PRESTO-ERNESTO]

Glad i found this song. Really good

[@tonix100]

i so love the minutemen.

[@in3rcia218]

this is beautiful

[@cyndilaupolis]

1:55 to 2:15 Love these guys

[@MrJerryrigged1]

"And Punk rock changed our lives!" It certainly did! RIP D. Boon.

[@buddhabillybob]

Love these guys so much!

[@molluskhead]

rad. thanks dude.

[@PearlOfTheQuarter23]

beautiful

[@stevenimeson902]

love this song forever!

[@andrewballance4161]

Watt it's all about.i love love.

[@PaulAJohnston1963]

Pure class!

[@gilafunk]

I miss D. Boon.

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

RIP 🥀 D.Boone long live Mike Watt 😎👍🏻

[@themainantagonist729]

Wonderful

[@TalalNayer]

Do you believe that I just knew about The Minutemen from Jackass Movie? I guess I so lucky to find this magnificent band from that movie! I am downloading their discography right now :) Thanks for uploading

[@Raw420Films]

Punk rock changed our lives. Sure did. Love.

[@znametep4159]

Viva watt!

[@cwbeas]

checkout the "We Jam Econo" docu

[@almada1113]

And at the end of the doc they play this song just sitting on an empty stage. Hurley plays bongos. It sounds great. Someone put the clip here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoq7p6iGZtB_rNk

[@danzag333]

Minutemen could be my life

[@consciously73]

Punk rock changed a lot of lives

[@JasonOkonski-rv3mx]

It’s what it’s all about indeed

[@miamiscot7]

Best band ever. Long live D. Boon!!!

[@ernestogalvan2102]

Revolutionaries

[@Gammarklar]

0:48 d boon tunes his string between chords and doesnt miss a stroke somehow

[@mibi3112]

Just one monument of Punk history ...

[@berej1]

The most melancholic punk tune ever

[@pvoshefski]

The best.

[@josejones7025]

Our band is Scientist Rock!