New Radicals: Whatever Happened To The Band Behind 'Get What You Give' & Gregg Alexander

[@rnrtruestories]

New Radicals...Great band or greatest band?

[@thebugbouncer]

Great band!

[@LaidbackChristianLifestyle]

Pretty dern good actually

[@TheVioletBunny]

🗑

[@beeragainsthumanity1420]

They were a band.

[@cryptid726]

Terrible

[@MedalionDS9]

The song you "You Get What You Give" is not just an one-hit wonder... there is such a HIGH to the song, it brought many a depressed person out of their funk to really believing to give life another chance and things can get better but you gotta give back to life than sit and wallow in self pity

[@alan30189]

The BAND is a one hit wonder. That song was written for them.

[@MedalionDS9]

@@alan30189 Yes, yes they were, but still what a fucking hit. And it was written as a collab between the front man Gregg Alexander and the producer for the album, which is not an uncommon thing. And I don't see why you wanna make it sound like the band had no talent... Gregg is a very prolific song writer.

[@Bgl-fz3cs]

Facts

[@acevan98]

I mean, “Someday We’ll Know” was a hit when it was covered by Mandy Moore.

[@MedalionDS9]

@@acevan98 yeah because it was her cover... the original wasn't a hit because the band broke up before it had a chance to.

[@tomrobinsondc]

I was today years old when I learned that Gregg Alexander, the frontman for New Radicals, wrote Murder on the Dancefloor with the intention of it being the lead single over You Get What You Give. He sent a demo to Sophie Ellis Bextor who was working on her debut album Read My Lips. The rest is history. Both songs are amazing and always transport me back to a special time in my life.

[@donaldduck7461]

He wrote life is a rollercoaster as well. Wish he’d sung it

[@edurittenhouse]

The Game of Love by Santana and Michelle Branch, too.

[@DukesMusic84]

Y'all read my mind, I was just thinking of this song today. That line "This world is gonna pull through" always makes me cry. In one of my toughest moments, this song helped me pull through. They also played it at my brother's wedding

[@seeburg10]

"You Get What You Give" still makes me believe in myself, as it did when I first heard it. There was a DJ on Miami's Y-100 who played it almost every night; he died of cancer at 35 not much later and I think about how that song must have have helped him too.

[@Suri-o7w]

I don't know what makes me cry about this song ...I know it's supposed to be a happy song, but for reasons unbeknownst to me I get so emotional... so touching ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mason._.6480]

I dont know why you would get emotional about the song, Maybe because of nostalgia but I wouldnt know I was not around the 90s

[@chrisevans9688]

Chris Evans back in right now just you is good now that before that we can do it so fast and good luck today and back and time out now is that just me and

[@davidcharles-williams8575]

This song got me through a really bad and low time I my life, it's beautiful!!!!

[@titowrestling]

Gregg wrote “Game of Love”, which was a massive hit for Santana and Michelle Branch. I really like his recent “Lost Stars” songs.

[@abel3497]

wow.. thanks for sharing this. recently started listening to New Radicals again. Always nice to hear when an artist you like is still active in some form or another

[@travzimmerman1340]

@@abel3497 Game of Love was released in 2002

[@kingseamas]

I did not know that. Love or hate the Michelle Branch/"Satana" song? It's well-written/arranged. Ya gotta appreciate that. I like punk, hard rock, metal but like Alexander's songs. Now can appreciate this

[@rafaelsolano494]

Gregg also wrote the song "Murder on the Dancefloor" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor in 2001. And Life is a Rollercoaster by Ronan Keating in 2000.

[@annasingsohsnap]

Thank you! I’ve going from “get what you give” to “game of love” in my head and realizing the similarities. Now I know why lol never would’ve figured this out.

[@Censored4UViaGoogle]

You've got the music in you Don't let go You've got the music in you One dance left This world is gonna pull through Don't give up You've got a reason to live Can't forget We only get what we give

[@TheVioletBunny]

@@sstaners1234 may as well be both suck

[@imdoneplus]

I absolutely love that album. It’s such an odd but compelling album. I’m happy to see that Gregg Alexander has done well for himself.

[@robbiepeterh]

One can’t deny that this is a remarkable story. I mean, he went for a dream which was incredibly far fetched and it all came together.

[@hedroxladimon321]

Dude got to reach the question most people wish to aquire. "what do you do next"

[@alexburchell1891]

And over 20 years later, their whole album still sounds fresh and exciting. Wish they'd made more material, but I guess the rarity of their songs make them even more special.

[@ellexusse]

Such a good man with a good head on his shoulders and listening to his gut about and staying true to his soul. He’s rare in the industry

[@robsanty]

"Get What You Give "will always be a hit for me years after years !!! Never will get tired listening to it.

[@phoenixjim0527]

I absolutely adore this album. It’s intense but fun. There are delicious sounds, especially guitars, perfectly placed all over. I happen to love the timbre and range of Alexander’s voice. I like Danielle’s too. Very personal but relatable lyrics. Just a great combo of lyrics, music, and production. If I had five albums for a desert album, this is one.

[@seeburg10]

It's in my permanent rotation too.

[@TDBS83]

I used to get hype when the video for "You Get What You Give" came on MTV back in 1999 during my high school years.

[@Urineil]

Such a great video

[@goforho7257]

New Radicals were never a group, just a moniker for Gregory Aiuto's 3rd solo effort, where he was accompanied by varying session musicians and some relatively consistent session players.

[@tonepoet]

Sad that these guys did only one album. That single album is a mindblower, though. I was always hoping for a comeback.

[@gheechiedan9299]

Thank you for reporting on this group. I always loved that New Radicals song and video!

[@Jason_Maier]

My thoughts: 1. Gregg is a smart man for pulling the plug before it became the alpha/omega of his existence. 2. He got to meet Prince & George Michael ... good for him. 3. He was totally right about people paying more attention to celebrity name dropping/bashing than the important issues. That said "You Get What You Give" is still a must on any 90's themed playlists. 4. Trivia bit here. Gregg Alexander's birthday was the day of the Kent State Shootings (May 4, 1970).

[@joshuacoleman8000]

Your thoughts are very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@denverrandy7143]

"Courtney Love and Marilyn Manson,their all fakes run to your mansions"lol good line

[@toddprater14]

“Come around,we’ll kick yer ass in”!

[@danielj3594]

Manson was shook after that song came out. He mentioned it in his book

[@a420man2]

His falsetto in get what you give is awesome

[@julietrudgeon3433]

My absolute FAVORITE song of all time, You Get What You Give. Got me through some 😢hellish times in my life.

[@chrisyasus8912]

Cheers man... stay in the game

[@roguetomatofilms]

Gregg Alexander is one of my favorite songs writers and I seriously hope he releases another solo album someday

[@gmoney342]

One of the best one hit wonder bands ever.

[@djkramit]

This song was huge. The music video reminds me of going to the mall at that time. 🙂

[@kat3ph0bic61]

I used to really love the whole album they made! "Flowers" and "I Don't Wanna Die Anymore" were my favs

[@drivebybodypierce]

Same - love those 2 songs in particular as well. And “Crying Like a Church on Monday”…

[@seeburg10]

It's a great album front to back. Every song is worthwhile.

[@Meow_Deity]

Maybe you've been brainwashed was good song.

[@Nyarlahotep]

I always loved New Radicals and I knew nothing about Gregg before this video - what an outstanding story!

[@joewarren3379]

My children love this song... we listen to it weekly still!

[@edward7248]

Way to go GREGG!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤ You Inspired & still inspire a whole 🌎 of people.

[@gefahrlicheshalbwissen9842]

Thank you for making this video! It has all been said but not everyone said it: Gregg/this band where, are and will be underrated af. The album is in my all time top 5. One thing that really bothers me about this video is, that the name of the album is "IntoxiFORNication" (not "intoxification" 4:36 ). Don’t know if anyone mentioned it yet...

[@mywhychromosome]

This whole record was great, I'm glad I bought it at the time, back when you'd hear a single you liked and go pick up the record, otherwise I probably would have written them off as one hit wonders like most people did. "I Hope I Didn't Just Give Away the Ending" is one of my favorites, very dark lyrically but also funny at moments

[@TeresaBringardner]

Greatest Band I still listen to that song often it's one of my favorites

[@Curiouz0ne]

I've been listening to them daily for the last 3 months after a watch mojo video said the album was amazing, they were right. Amazing album

[@audacyspectrum3612]

Like anything else that's becomes a world top favorite, one simply walks out knowing you just won't ever top it. That was that one song he can be proud of today and leave it as is.

[@wesmartyn3829]

Yup, only know this one song, but am happy to learn about this band. A deep bow to Alexander.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

When growing up, I never realized how many other kids used music as an escape from our horrid realities. I carried a 9V little transistor radio with me wherever I went, spending most of my allowance on batteries so I would have a continuous melody keeping my mind off of the misery. As I aged, I found many people had done the same thing, playing many songs over and over, as their lyrics touched our hearts, or just blanking out the sad feelings we had about other things. You get what you give, well this song came out when I was getting divorced; it helped me understand why our marriage was doomed from the start. But that understanding, also helped me move on, to better people, instead of my terribly mixed up ex wife.

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

@d.e.b.b5788 These are really well said words.! Bless you

[@silviolz5583]

Love this song Bring me back good memories

[@GEN_X_]

Grosse Pointe representing! Also known as “Grosse Pointe Blank” with John Cusack

[@debmccarey4621]

This is one of my fav songs and I was just thinking about it and it popped on the radio I would always hear it in car when I got a new job and it would pump me up I sung it at karaoke bar

[@wickedpickett8464]

you must have a good voice,this song is not easy to sing

[@jayneweaver8695]

LOVE this!!! Thank you so much, love hearing that Gregg Alexander is such a success. : o)

[@regalternative]

My best friend and I often break into their song Mother We Just Can't Get Enough (notably heard in A Walk to Remember). No doubt it would've been a hit if released as a single.

[@letty5515]

A fave of mine.

[@sappersteel532]

Agree. Great song.

[@stopthink9000]

The whole album is pretty good. It stays in my circulation when other 90's bands have dropped off.

[@ShannonMichelle7937]

Gregg is an icon. I’m glad he showed love ❤️ to the people in COMPTON. Black people have so much love to give ❤❤❤

[@sprintbass]

Oh god the story i could tell, the things that happened to me.. im 51 this year. This song isn't just a song...its probably saved my life a few time's. Just hearing it after a while, silent tears..reflective...i cant believe this song was half my life ago. I never knew the story behind it, and im very appreciative of this video... i grew up at the north Carolina school of the arts in orchestra and ballet.. music is what stuck..like him i grew up on prince..funk soul dance music..i loved hard melodic bass lines...not just thudding hiding behind the drummer.. In short despite it all..i still have the music in me...i just had a tuna sandwich (yuk) and im about to go put some practice time in...gotta stay in shape and keep my chops up. Im in Cleveland ohio..and the kind of music that moves me isnt here...not jnto 5 finger death punch or jellyroll..not against them but not my thing D

[@alexburchell1891]

Still love the story about Marilyn Manson's reaction to the song, something along the lines of "I don't care that he called me a fake, I don't even mind that he said he would kick my ass. But if he mentions me in the same sentence as Courtney f***in Love again, I'll kick his teeth in."

[@Riazor1370]

Get what you give, I realized its chord is similar to Huey Lewis "Heart and Soul" , at the verse mainly.

[@LeePNLB]

I LOVE the music in Begin Again!

[@MJ-dq8ik]

The songs he wrote for the film BEGIN AGAIN are fantastic. Good film, great music!

[@bethsnyder8376]

Begin Again is one of my favorite movies. The soundtrack is amazing. It was robbed of the Oscar that year.

[@averydomingue4638]

You get what you give is a fucking masterpiece.

[@BoRerunn]

Awesome, glad there was more to his story

[@southendbusker7534]

dont always like the bands but always like their stories

[@joeskodny6205]

Thank you for making all these kinds of videos they are so informative and enlightening and very much appreciated. Always short sweet and straight to the point.

[@jamesstarks9379]

I just learned about this song and when I first heard it "WOW " it's actually an upbeat inspiring song!!❤😊

[@jgoodwin333]

Hate to be everything Gregg dislikes in this timeline, but I'm actually the image credit at 12:57. Small thing in life where we crossed paths but his single put me there and saved my life one day, This is the only credit I've ever claimed, but I digress. Please put me in the script. Danka.

[@BKLTDCRYPTO]

that story really matches the energy of that song. it was a seminal HIT. and a responsible pop cultural commentary = well done Mr Alexander!

[@davidrhodes7655]

One immensely talented individual is Gregg Alexander 😊

[@ltsmeet]

I grew up in Grosse Pointe and although I don't know Greg I was (am) friends with his brother. I knew some of this backstory but not at this depth. Not my kind of music but I have a renewed respect for Gregg.

[@orcapodmedia]

I can't imagine how much it actually costs to purchase and use all that epic stock footage.

[@frontierfishingwithRyanMacD]

Great Story indeed! I remember buying the album and loved it! I always wanted to know what happened to them as I have heard a few different versions - the main one being the lead singer ended up in a psych ward after disbanding - which clearly wasn't true!

[@stevenponte6655]

Wow what an interesting life he’s led. I was very aware of him post new radicals as I lived in the UK and it felt like every 2nd song had his name on it😊

[@laurastrobel718]

"Really?" Lol.😂 Still love Greggs' songs, it's cool that he got to meet Prince and George Michael. I always wondered what happened to Danielle, she showed singing talent on All In The Family as a kid. Thanks for telling the story of The New Radicals, great job🌞

[@Silversledge]

Betcha this guy is a chore to have small talk with

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

Gregg Alexander?

[@elisabethcacciattolo6151]

Very interesting, so happy that he’s still a positive influence in life.

[@drivebybodypierce]

Definitely one of my all-time favorite albums (Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too)… Not a bad track on it, as far as I’m concerned.

[@JFPickus]

Great video! Just one thing, the photo at 13:09 is most definitely not Sophie Ellis Bextor.

[@JohnBoyBeattie]

Gregg is a genius. His songs are just incredible.

[@JasonSum1979]

I can not praise that debut album enough “Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too” is such a truly remarkable album every track is really good (Gregg Alexander is a musical genius) it’s poetic there was only one New Radicals album in many ways that makes it so much more special! (Everyone watching this video should take the time listen to the 54min. album) it’s not fair to call them a one hit wonder since every track could actually be a radio hit (The only real dud would be the title track “Maybe You’ve been Brainwashed too” that song is not very good at all (Gave it dozen of chances over the last 20+ yrs don’t see much value in it 👍👍👍❤ ❤❤👍👍👍

[@mccarthy5825]

Lol, I absolutely love that song! I heard it first in 99 when a friend had the single. I still love it today. Brings me back to nights playing Quake 2 on dial up and downloading, slowly, songs from Limewire... The download manager being essential and hunting for winamp skins. For years it was hard to find the actual lyrics for the song. I dunno, just something dreamy and trippy about the song.

[@alexburchell1891]

Managed to find the album on CD by luck. Such a wicked package - lyrics that appear on the album that aren't in the booklet, and vice versa. Still sounds fresh and original over 20 years later.

[@dannybursace9151]

Yes!!!

[@rickp3753]

Someone scored a video of jumpers from the WTC with this song. Every time i hear this it reminds me of people falling from the sky😢

[@noway1587]

You Get What You Give came on MTV back in 1999 after my high school years good old days!

[@mccarthy5825]

I will say that the song Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too, the title track of the album and bside of the YOGWYG single is still on my playlist... Its really interesting and I've loved it since it came out. Just something about it.

[@rafaelsolano494]

I would love to listened to all unreleased albums of Gregg Alexander.

[@AnyangU]

What a great story of a great life!

[@wesmartyn3829]

Love, The Darkness. Damn, good on you Greg.

[@dirkjewitt5037]

Alexander is a cool guy, not a fan of the music but he actually does what he says and follows through with it.

[@simorrison6409]

Loved this band from day 1 until I saw in this video that he played for Corn Pop Joe.

[@negativeindustrial]

Prince’ Purple Rain is the reason why I made my album. Sounds nothing like Prince but there’s no way around it.

[@jaketedesco9497]

Prince and Tupac were why I wrote poetry.. now it is Billy Corgan and Gregg Alexander

[@clarkie5]

one of my favorite albums.

[@LucasPenido]

Much respect to this dude!

[@ren17x50]

Loved this album

[@aretnap3653]

RobotChicken's "TRL-Girl" Sketch is Hilarious. *WHOOOO-HOOO!!!!!*

[@VideoHeadMan]

Wow! I had no idea. This guy is really cool. I was thinking, “Really? That one band? I liked the song enough but what’s there to tell?” I had no idea he had written for begin again, which is one of my favorite movies in the past decade. I listen to that soundtrack often and watch the movie more than any other John Carney’s films. . Thanks for the video.

[@Maggiemae33]

Wow. What a good dude. Nice dive!

[@stevelibby6852]

One big hit and you can retire. It's a great song.

[@albertchehade9916]

great story, great coverage....now I know his name....

[@arvinbrinas8732]

You get what you give was a relief for me somehow😊

[@slackerman_music]

Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too is a highly underrated album. 👍

[@illuminotme825]

That whole album is fantastic. Every song is great. I had no idea he wrote Murder on the Dancefloor.

[@sammencia7945]

One of the most respected LA songwriters he has been co-authoring hits for 25+ years.

[@martynburrows7867]

It's quite remarkable that I'm planning to use a cover of You Get What You Give for my funeral...

[@donlebo6824]

First thing I thought, when I first saw the video, was "this guy is a Todd Rundgren fan".

[@chrisyasus8912]

Thos song would come on at work and all us waiters & waitresses would sing it as we did our closing duties... good time

[@Brando_Magnifico]

Gross point is not just a suburb it is more like the hamptons. The Ford mansion is there if that gives you an idea. Anyone that grows up there can be a one hit wonder. ANYONE

[@DonDiesel85]

Rich silver spoon kid

[@twistoffate4791]

I see your point.

[@GEN_X_]

That’s “Grosse Pointe” like Grosse Pointe Blank with John Cusack and also what the hell are you talking about? 😂

[@Brando_Magnifico]

@@DonDiesel85 No Don. I grew up on the wrong side of 8 mile. Grosse point stops at 8 mile. If You are on the Grosse point side, You better have good reason

[@joeymorvant161]

Love The New Radicals!

[@Susanpattinson8733]

This song ❤ ALL DAY LONG .

[@patty109109]

I bought the album because of that song and the entire album is pretty damn good

[@PaulinaAngel]

13:10 That is Danielle Brisebois, not Sophie Ellis Bextor. This is a good video, both you and Todd In The Shadows did great presentations on Gregg Alexander, who is one of my top 5 favorite songwriters and influences.

[@etherlords88]

One hit wonder, even that was for the movie A Walk To Remember! But it was a very good song though! Still love it!

[@ambershinault3792]

The whole album was awesome.

[@sappersteel532]

The song Mother We Just Can't Get Enough is the best song on the album imo.

[@luminocitymusic]

yeees i LOVE that song so much 😭