Paul Westerberg Interview (reupload)

This gem of a video has been online before, but deleted for some odd reason, but now it's finally back on KZbin.
Original Description:
"On Thanksgiving Day in 2010 we randomly ran into Paul Westerberg of The Replacements who was doing some early Christmas shopping at a South Minneapolis Walgreens. Reporter Liz Collin had no idea who he was and Paul was having some fun with her."
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[@darrylwiggins1156]

"You look like a Paul that used to play in a good band around here". And the downplayed response is"Yeah,that would be me". Thank you,mr.westerberg.

[@Dreadandcircuses]

Except it's pronounced "Yah!" there.

[@rickbort7875]

"...good band around here..." is quite the understatement. Like calling Dylan a "good local singer from around here".

[@hackapump]

Yeah, sounds like the guy purposefully understated it so as to not scare away Paul. BTW, is the pronunciation ”yah” a Scandinavian influence?

[@bradleyheck7204]

"Really? Never heard of him."

[@marklonteen4791]

It's great that he looks happy and healthy. One of the best rock songwriters ever.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Is this recent? And not like... 20 or 30 years ago? How's he look soooo good?

[@Bastard0fYoung]

@@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342 No, this is from around 2010 or so

[@bretthamilton7308]

Still he looks great for 2010. That means he was 50. A true Rock and Roll star and my favorite singer songwriter ever. ( Other than another cat from Minnesota)

[@ndesdsadfd]

I agree. Even though this interview was ages ago. Like 15 years ago or something like that.

[@user-user-user-user.]

That right there folks, is a rock and roll legend, a national treasure, humble and humorous, doing his Christmas shopping 😄

[@DCB728]

We love you Paul! I wish you were still performing, but you don't owe your fans anything. You've already given us so much.

[@SGtem]

They were playing “London Calling” in the Walgreens I was at a few days ago … that’s the closest punk/indie moment I ever had while shopping at Walgreens but seeing Paul Westerburg tops that a millions times over ..

[@darrylwiggins1156]

I have been a fan of Paul Westerberg since hearing him and his extraordinary band's album,"sorry,ma,i forgot to put out the trash". To me,this man is a musical national treasure.

[@memye288]

Sorry Ma, Forgot to *TAKE* Out the Trash!

[@darrylwiggins1156]

@@memye288 Absolutely right.I realized it a minute after posting.

[@void0094]

Words can't describe how much I like him and the music he made. From Sorry Ma to his project called The I Don't Cares, the music always means something to me.

[@bretthamilton7308]

Yes,yes yes. Absolutely.

[@bradleyheck7204]

Little bastard owns a singificent portion of my soul and I couldn't have lived to be this old and relatively sane without his music. He means the world to me, difficult asshole that he is sometimes. Soundtrack of my existence.

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

"It's a wonderful lie, I still get by on those."

[@jonasness]

"...I'm nothing but a customer!" Hanging out at the corner of Lyndale and 54th. My brother and I bumped into Paul "Miller" at a pet shop in that area several years ago. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidhuber2076]

Paul is hanging onto his legendary Replacements persona by goofing on camera. This Minneapolis news reporter hasn't a clue and Paul plays it like a skilled Carney. Priceless.

[@darrylwiggins4799]

Yeah,I got that too.I don't know to be angry at this woman or just laugh at her ignorance.

[@markkevorkian]

Seriously if this was just some random dude you would think he was the raddest dad ever.

[@rtobon6606]

That last 15 seconds is golden: "You look like someone who was in a pretty popular band."

[@mmmbbq]

"you know who he is?" "Yeah." The way he say's "yeah" made me laugh. I think the camera man knew the whole time.

[@dartmouthhoop]

The majority of Americans, at least 40 or ovah or so, should know who Paul is...I'm glad they never sold out but they deserved much more fame.

[@getsome4806]

But that's what makes them and their story so pure.

[@rowhill59]

Regular midwestern kid shopping at the old Walgreens now an auto zone at 54th and Lyndale south Minneapolis. " TAKIN A RIDE "#BRAVO 👍🇺🇸👏🎸

[@PhantomLAM]

I love how humble Paul is here, you can tell he doesn’t want any attention at all but has such a lovely personality and just rolls with it.

[@gustavmarie]

Paul seems like an absolutely fun and hilarious guy to hang out with. Had music not worked out, he could have become a comedian.

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

More likely a lonely janitor who drank his ass off and made due.

[@curtis5979]

paul lookin fire in tha thanksgiving dinner fit 😳

[@no_real_names7156]

Honestly, I think Paul is second only to Dylan in terms of fucking with people and dodging questions.

[@darrylwiggins1156]

His general claim to fame since his youth has been exactly what you said.But ain't it cool?

[@bretthamilton7308]

Man, you nailed it. The two best songwriters ever hailed from Minnesota.

[@tomfeister]

I will never not be entertained by this gleeful bit of trolling.

[@roykentseyebrows4196]

Hey, it's Paul Miller! Drummer from my favorite band, The Substitutions!

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

Or as their fans call them, The Subs!

[@ddellwo]

Loved them on “Star Search”……..!!!!

[@evanfiore9594]

he’s just the coolest damn rocker dude 😎

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

I’ve been in unrequited love with him for decades. He is one of the coolest dudes ever.

[@countvond233]

Always a sharp dresser that Paul. That voice helped me through a tough time back in 1987.

[@sidv192]

Most rock stars shop at Tiffanys. except for the great Paul Miller, I see he's still at Walgreens.

[@Drumguitarman]

I listen to your music all the time Paul.I just paid $162 for your first act guitar.After tax n shipping....$210.It plays good.Thanks man!You are terribly inspiring.

[@SeanReyesGirdle.]

Good find! 🎸

[@countvond233]

You stole it. I collect First Acts and would kill to have a PW. I got two of the ME-510's after he bought one in a Walmart (he went in for shaving cream - I see a pattern...).

[@yragj6556]

Just a local legend from back in the day….

[@LeahBobalova]

I forgot how much I LOVE this and him. Now I remember...

[@TheSickNeeds]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its Paul Miller!

[@rickbort7875]

One of the last true, cool "rock stars".

[@ryanzumsen5294]

I literally have this man's lyrics tattooed on my body and I grew up in New York. This interview wouldn't have been nearly as much fun to watch if Liz knew her local celebrities, but geez.

[@chuckabbate5924]

Fucking clueless

[@katnjim]

I never get tired of this clip.

[@deathkampdrone]

Ever since I found the 'mats during my mid-teens in the late 90s, Paul has been my favorite songwriter. It's always good to see him, and hear his voice

[@brutemegahunk3895]

“Love Untold” is an amazing song. Thank you Paul.

[@oppothumbs1]

Great one along with Aint Got Me and Angels Walk on same record.

[@rlloyd4209]

I'm so happy to hear that specific song mentioned here. It REALLY is!

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Whodaknown wild Paul would group up and become a responsible and thoughtful father, sibling and spouse?!

[@sethm.5068]

Man swiped a Seinfeld season

[@BarnabyWild13]

He looks great. Glad to see it.

[@tylerdurden1221]

This is definitely a gem !

[@bradleyheck7204]

He's been accused of never opening up. When you get too close, well he keeps his mouth shut...

[@LewStewls]

I saw this when it aired live. The video is cut short. The morning anchor at the time, Jason DeRusha chimed in to say he knew who he was and to say hello to Paul. Liz Collins is the reporter. It's no surprise that she didn't know. Her elevator doesn't reach the top floor.

[@mainmaam]

Check out the book "Trouble Boys". Excellent history of the Replacements!

[@bengrabenstein2929]

My wife did the same thing at Walgreens yesterday but I didn't get a thing except crutches! Take me down to the hospital.

[@bilhamcobbly2957]

Holy moly!!! I would of lost my mind.Paul,We love you 😍

[@archaicrevivalsYTchannel]

yep. i'm losing my mind watching the video. i love Paul's music.

[@marywatkins6798]

Loved and still love The Replacements, and Paul.

[@marktruslow1376]

Yeah, too fucking bad he'll never make another record.

[@shashsrivas]

My favourite singer-songwriter.

[@michaelarnold13]

I met him when he played in a little club in Vancouver in the 80s,omg what a legend

[@nikolaik1147]

commodore ballroom or the town pump? Sounds cool!

[@darkspar72]

Paul Miller. Fifty years old living in Bellingham, WA from Prestigious West Bloomington. We love your style.

[@seangiere8068]

this is the best video on the internet

[@TheJackie2007]

Paul, you look fuckin great man.

[@smokingwraith9990]

Hey Paul, time to reissue the solo catalogue on vinyl!

[@everythingelse3086]

Greatest songwriter ever and the woman is all like what's your name.

[@bretthamilton7308]

Isn't that just perfect considering the type of artist he is?

[@mamapetillo8675]

Good eye. I’m not sure what I’d say if I ran into him. Honestly, I’d be pretty damn shy.

[@genzale]

He's cool as usual!

[@cloudbullets]

Haha, what a candid moment. Paul is the kinda guy you’d find in your local coffee shop on a weekend just chillin

[@saharab4431]

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[@Prousto]

I wish the camera took in more of Paul Miller’s outfit; as Mats obsessed teens in the late eighties, my friends and I were heavily influenced by his thrift-store aesthetics and tried to dress accordingly.

[@brandoa330]

Paul looking slim and dapper here. Witty and funny as always.

[@martinevensen406]

He wrote many great songs

[@funkseller4955]

He just wanna buy them WWE toys doe....

[@MsArtistuno]

He's handsome and has that Alex Chilton vibe! ♥️

[@philoats1738]

Our Dylan in the 80s

[@bmint]

He is so humble ❤

[@josephgordon4958]

Paul defines cool

[@PatMeusel]

Paul Miller is Santa.

[@johngarratt4950]

Nah, that would be Bob Mould.

[@meerkat7406]

Legend.

[@nickhughes4800]

Oh snap! Thats right by my house!

[@elmwise7146]

What are the freaking odds😂😂😂😂

[@terryalan4590]

How new is this? When was this filmed?

[@Andy19212]

I loved husker du but I never took much notice to the mats Just heard left of the dial what a song that is

[@drowningin]

Tim is an amazing album

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

I hate to be that person, but imo, Bob is the guy who made the Mats sound. I understand why he couldn’t be in the band anymore, but I still miss his guitar.

[@ddellwo]

But think of how much of an addict you have to be to get thrown out of a band like the Mats……..😮

[@randymillhouse791]

I love Paul McCartney! Shame he cut his hair and moved to Edina.

[@missellystuff]

Mr. Awesome.

[@ironflazambat5815]

No way, Paul Simon!

[@stephanieramirez4770]

Love You Paul!

[@prognosisnegative]

It's great there's a Starbucks behind him

[@Riffmaster227]

Paul “drank a lot of millers” Westerberg!

[@skullduggery3377]

so, i think you're someone who's maybe famous. or used to be a celebrity or something. i need to talk to you.

[@blowingsmokewithtwistedrico]

I thought Mr. Westerberg handled that pretty well....

[@stevebosko3090]

LEGEND 😎

[@drg3712]

Just saw this now but Paul looks really great

[@bobbab5759]

Ok, I'm curious. Was this a random local news on the street/what are you buying for the holidays thing and they happened to catch Paul? The interviewer doesn't actually know who he is. That's what it seems like.

[@nikolaik1147]

The person filming knew, but the interviewer from a news station does not seem to know Paul.

[@barny15]

The interviewer is Liz Collin, who's a local TV reporter in Minneapolis. She's married to a racist former police Lt. and former head of the Minneapolis PD police union Bob Kroll. She's an idiot for sure. The street corner is 54th and Lyndale in Minneapolis.

[@dartmouthhoop]

@@barny15 Makes sense....I basically respect only people who know who PW is

[@tbh9247]

Still cracks me up, Hilarious.

[@joshuahernandez3216]

Funny guy. Love it.

[@pummel_arts]

Hey didn't that reporter make the Fall of Minneapolis documentary? This vid isnt good for her credibility, no wonder the original got taken down.

[@z23xc5]

How long ago was this? He looks so healthy and vibrant here.

[@s.teamspark3858]

Apparently this was in 2010

[@Riffmaster227]

Why does a rockstar shop at Walgreens? Doesn’t he have people to do his shopping for him?

[@Dreadandcircuses]

He looks good. How old is this? He doesn't look 50 here.

[@dswcnn]

When was this filmed?

[@alainsoir]

Seems like your cool uncle!

[@vectorhold6489]

Any other Alumni from Paul Westerberg High School here?

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

something went wrong my name is Paul

[@Drumguitarman]

Where is the love button at??

[@chrismccord1841]

Does anybody know what year is this from?

[@nikolaik1147]

Seems to be Thanksgiving 2010 or so

[@RaiderfanCali]

@@nikolaik1147 I was wondering too since he’s not married anymore

[@catpocalypsenow8090]

Don't you know who I think I was?

[@balderdash7805]

Hey, you. Someone I once knew. Sit butt down.

[@8gomerpyle22]

I think that her name is Dolly Dumass.

[@MrMorris007]

0:43 - Nice VibroPhone))))

[@mistersharpus6085]

I would have wept had I seen him.

[@leahflower9924]

Is he as tall as Richard Hell

[@zippymufo9765]

Paul would buy a bunch a junk from Walgreens as Xmas presents. 😃

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

On Thanksgiving, besides.

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

It’s not junk if it’s from the heart. I’m sure all that stuff was for his kid anyway.

[@zippymufo9765]

@@TheFuzzieWuzzie I'm guessing they were stocking stuffer joke presents, like the Hannah Montana microphone for his sister (who's a very popular DJ in the area) My mom does the same thing every year----on top of the "real" present she'll give everyone a ChiaPet or something of that nature.

[@ddellwo]

I think that interviewer spent too much of the 80’s listening to Lionel Richie…….😐

[@marklonteen4791]

Or Air Supply.

[@TvDaddyAndTheTabloidArmy]

hello

[@jmvlock1929]

Wait, so she really didn't know who he was?

[@shakedydogshake]

Hi Paul!