🎵 Ramones - Sheena Is A Punk Rocker REACTION

[@DrClawizdead]

The Ramones drew a lot of inspiration from 40/50s do-wop and 60s surf rock. They had a fresh sound and, with Lou Reed and others, were at the forefront of modern Punk.

[@TidePride]

Yeah....maybe we can start doing more Ramones!!!

[@rychenrollinc.3846]

Or not.

[@Brandi6666]

I second and third that motion🤘

[@giannizuniga3428]

@@rychenrollinc.3846 L

[@epicgamer9766]

Yes please do

[@ExpTube1969]

Ramones Made Punk Pop before Green Day

[@Chanceclearwater88]

"I Wanna be Sedated" and "Rock-n-roll High School". The Ramones were one the first punk bands in the US... 3 chords, loud, and crazy live shows with 30 2-minute songs. They motivated so many bands with minimasl musical skill to express themselves. They were true legends and trailblazers.

[@mikeydep89]

did you miss the first 3 albums?

[@DanSolo871]

I got to see the Ramones twice, once at Flushing Meadow Park and once at CBGBs. Fun and enjoyable. Glad I had the chance.

[@HisboiLRoi]

"Sheena..." is one of the poppiest songs in the Ramones catalog (I can't think of one that beats it off the top of my head). It is an homage to their early influences, especially the Beach Boys and their immediate contemporaries.

[@highpath4776]

Starts Beach Boys, but goes into a minor part that I cannot nail the influence of

[@chrisgodfrey8827]

Rock and Roll High School maybe?

[@b.buster.]

3 chord magic. Seeing Lex dancing to this remind me when I saw the Ramones back in the day at the clubs.

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to… Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated 🎸🤘

[@jeffreekoch9298]

Ramones surf punk. Beach Boys meets The Clash. Yall are right! 😆 It makes you want to pogo (jump up and down) and slam dance a little.

[@bobschenkel7921]

The Ramones had many influences, including The Beatles, Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys. They took those sounds and sped them up and made the music move faster, hence 2 1/2 or 3 minute songs, with simple lyrics. They were better musicians than many punk bands, got to see them four times over the years, only the drummers changed. Johnny, DeeDee and Joey were always there.Here are a few to try: Rock and Roll High School, Cretin Hop, Pinhead, We're A Happy Family, Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio? and Lobotomy. Go.

[@TattooedTownie]

Dee Dee left the band as well and was replaced by CJ Ramone.

[@bobschenkel7921]

@@TattooedTownie That was after I saw them for the last time.

[@chetcarman3530]

This one is very Beach Boys-esque.

[@nettiemac]

Those whole first two albums? Nothing but awesome!

[@kevinmitchell4018]

@@chetcarman3530 fuck yesas.we can hitch a ride to rock away beach

[@theborg]

When they played live, they played twice as fast as this.

[@CursiMusic]

true :)

[@Motbilder]

I was at a contest for coverbands once. All bands got 20 minutes of play. The Iron Maiden band played two songs. The Ramones band played eleven.

[@bretcantwell4921]

​@@Motbilder It's hilarious because it's true.

[@michaelmay5453]

Yup, this is the Beachboys version (they literally called it that). Also, a girl band sometime in the 80's did this song and did it REALLY well, I remember my sister barging into my room with big eyes saying "I like punk now" and I was so proud of her. FOUND IT! : kzbin.info?search_query=shebang+sheena+is+a+punkrocker

[@dwud17]

they were some wild fuckers on stage

[@blaked2893]

YESSSSSS!!!! The Ramones are the punk godfathers

[@davepb5798]

California sun is also a great track, but any Ramones is appreciated!!

[@sumonjamal1653]

U got it right... The Ramones liked the music of the 50's and 60's rock & pop... stuff like The Beatles, Beach Boys, Buddy Holly... short, simple & memorable songs. When the 70's scene came along, Led Zeppelin w/ their 'extended' songs and complex arrangements were in popular demand... so u had artists like Uriah Heep, Yes, Deep Purple, early Genesis, E.L.P. etc... and The Ramones hated that approach. They wanted a return to those simple, catchy tunes... and since they could not emulate Jimmy Page or John Bonham... they played their instruments w/ only the basic skills and tried to emulate that old sound that they loved... That's how u got short, punchy songs like 'Sheena is a punk rocker'... 'Judy is a punk'... 'Blitzkrieg bop'... etc... But in 1977, the public at large hated that sound in the disco era. However, in the UK and Europe, their sound started a revolution and created the punk rock scene there.

[@onsesejoo2605]

This is a pure Beach Boys' song indeed but with distorted guitar and direct rock beat. The back up vocals are very close to Beach Boys' sound.

[@johnpollaro8059]

You forgot The Ronnets. They were a huge influence

[@AtillaGenghisHuyter]

*you

[@Oni64]

To be fair, Johnny Ramone's guitar style came from the downstrokes of Communication Breakdown played over and over until it became the Ramones formula.

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@Oni64 (The late) Johnny Ramone was more of a Stooges fan than a Led Zeppelin fan... he really was not a great guitar player, but he used what he had...

[@SpliffRidah]

Ramones was the best live act I ever saw and I saw a lot. Metalica, ACDC, Guns and Roses, Aerosmith, the Clash and and and But the Ramones live was allways the best. They made the crowd jump and dance the moment they entered the stage.

[@srenkaarepetersen9034]

Punk with Beach Boys vibes. Ramones must be the most melodic punks.

[@TattooedTownie]

Ramones are my all time favourite band. When our second was born, Sheena was the name we had picked out, if he had to have been born a girl. I was also partial to Joey for a girl's name.

[@jpuffandthefluffybunch1288]

Lex is a punk rocker now! The screen on my phone is cracked so when I watch you guys it looks like Lex has lighting bolts coming out of her head. It's kinda cool.

[@TheSpanishInquisition87]

The Ramones are so fun!

[@williambarlow9498]

Saw the Ramones at City Gardens in NJ. They blazed through the first 5 or 6 songs in what felt like 5 minutes. 1234 into the next song 1234 into the next song and so on and so.

[@orlandopacheco48]

1,2,3,4 ......... RAMONES for life ....... !!!!

[@slymecookies4482]

Y'all ALWAYS reacting to my favorite songs. It's amazing

[@mpmlopes]

You should look into Rockaway Beach next, it's another of their songs with a happy vibe.

[@palecorpse]

It sounds like a beach boys song and a song called talk dirty to me all rolled into one.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Another great reaction. And yeah Lex, you nailed it about dropping the consonants ​off at the end of the phrases. One thing you have to keep in mind if you imagine being at one of their shows is that they were definitely loud. They were extremely loud you could feel it punching through your chest in your body on the low-end and on the upper end your ears with ring for three days afterwards. What's up may have a cheerful Vibe but it definitely punched you and your gut in your face at the same time and it did it to a whole bunch of people at once and people just went nuts dancing. Actually open for them once in Chicago and it was incredibly loud and we all loved it.

[@artis1969]

There was nothing like a Ramones show. Life changing.

[@ericevans1972]

@@artis1969 can confirm. My first show was the Ramones when I was 16....around 1988 or so.

[@artis1969]

@@ericevans1972 1987. I was 17. Ive seen s lot of great shows and a lot of great bands. But that first Ramones show is a rite of passage. I remember a concert review that said enjoying the show became secondary to surviving it. Always thought that description was dead on.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

@@artis1969 That is a perfect description!

[@johnnymoody4967]

First true punk band and have the best punk album of all and it gives a sense of what their show was like. Album - "it's Alive" from London '77. That'd be a great concert to do your clips from

[@xtinkerbellax3]

Love the Ramones, this is one of my faves.

[@jammybadger6514]

Amyl and the sniffers- Hertz. If you’re having a punkathon. Watch the official video, you won’t be disappointed. Love from Liverpool.

[@sweett8351]

If you remember the sad scene in Pet Cemetery, where the truck driver is singing? He’s singing this song before the fatal scene. FUN FACT: Steven King is a huge Ramones fan! He has a Ramones song in several of his movies. ☺️

[@slymecookies4482]

And in the remake during the same scene the truck driver gets distracted by a phone call from Sheena 😂

[@paulboudreau3754]

And it's Stephen King is the trucker driver.

[@darrenlynchthe631butcher4]

It would of been better if the truck driver was listening to Ramones- pet cemetery.

[@sweett8351]

@@slymecookies4482 I did NOT know that actually. I’m learning new stuff here. Thanks now I need to see it again! I saw it at the theatre when I was very young. The Zelda parts were the scariest for me 😱

[@Enter-a-name55]

I haven't seen the remake but I will keep that in mind. Is it an exact remake or just a similar story ?

[@neillenet291]

You can definitely hear the love for the Beach Boys in the Ramones music

[@victordellitalia3974]

1984, I had the opportunity to work at LA' mours east Queens NY. The very first show I worked was the legendary Ramones. I had the chance to go back stage to stock the bar, and the Ramones were rehearing there set of songs that they played that night. So I pulled out a joint lit it up , it was just the Ramones, there manager and myself. It was surreal.

[@Caldav555]

Only seen these guys once but still in top 10 of all the gigs/concerts I've ever been to. Plus top 5 in loudest ears rang for days😎

[@amachvt]

I saw them in the late 80's. When I left the show my canvas shoes were shredded and I had to take off my shirt and wring the sweat out of it. Balls to the wall from start to finish!

[@Caldav555]

@@amachvt I hear ya one of my 1st punk rock gigs when he came out with a baseball bat for beat off the brats I thought they were going to start cracking heads 😂😂 it was a wild show huge pit stage dives ect. Dr No and parria opened

[@raultoro7245]

Agreed , stones and ramones my favorites live ! - neal a

[@arashi75m]

Saw them on their last tour. They were amazing

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Youngstown Agora!!! Was a great Venue seen them!

[@themightydecibel-heavymeta7130]

The best live band of all time. Non-stop blitzkrieg punk making you pogo for an hour straight. Always great for losing a couple of pounds ... great sweaty fun!!!!

[@redcarpeteater6903]

I love their cover of needles and pins, damn near makes me cry.

[@terrycunningham8118]

Yeah, shout out to Sonny Bono.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Check out Questioningly. Itll finish you off.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

I just got this song out of my head after the last time I heard it, in 1987.

[@timbush7630]

PUNK ROCK in the 1970's and 80's was a movement in Music. Kids were fed up with Music like disco and 10 to 20 minute + songs. They were 2 to 3 minute songs that kids could start a band and play Music and get their aggression out from school, their parents or all the things that kids didn't like, or thought they didn't need, like a job or a career they just wanted to have FUN and be a kid until you needed to settle down. So bands like The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Cramps, The Dead Milkmen, The Stooges, The Damned, The Buzzcocks, The Dead Boys, The New York Dolls Television and so many more. IT WAS A FUN TIME!!!! Some of the bands became F'n Good Also ♥

[@jeffreekoch9298]

True. A lot of those prog rock songs can be 10 - 20 minutes long. Especially prog rock groups like Pink Floyd and early Rush.

[@smittybenzo4693]

In this episode of Brad & Lex, lyric video? Who needs it when you've got "cheery vibes". Just a tiny dose of the Ramones 1977 classic Punk song and the self admittedly "happy" Lex, gets all jokie jokie, then goes into her "bop" bag, pulling out some of her renown moves as Brad issues out a mild "side to side sway".

[@markoconnor995]

Was a big time NYC punker and this was foundational R&B punk, bread and butter punk. Getting influences from the Beach boys, garage rock and the girl groups of the 50's & 60's. We Want the Airwaves, 9 to 5, and too many others to mention.

[@ianhamilton2035]

All-time favorite! Got to see them live, twice!!! 😃

[@TheRedSphinx]

The song you are humming is "C'mon Everybody" by Eddie Cochran. The Ramones were fans of 50's rock n roll and 60's surf music.

[@godsspeedify]

I remember seeing the Ramones in concert when I was kid.. great show

[@Blisteryn]

Ramones is like a heavier and faster Beach Boys

[@Bee-28]

Just what I thought! So much Beach Boys in there!

[@bw8359]

And ‘the Queers’ are a perfect mix of the beach boys & Ramones!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Pretty much!

[@TurnerSparks]

@@bw8359 Nailed it. Was just going to mention this. The Queers are fantastic.

[@adamfindlay7091]

Stooges

[@thasrite1]

You two are great, love that you're checking out the NYC puck scene....Ramones, Patti Smith and the Clash and Pistols from across the pond.You have to check out Richard Hell 'Blank Generation'. It was the anthem of that NYC scene and a killer song.

[@joesmith8725]

Lol! I never thought of that. Ramones do sound like The Beach Boys on steroids. Happy sounding punk. It's like Weezer is too for alternative rock. Happy sounding grungy alt rock. Maybe the surf rock style music, melodic doo wop style singing. Just like the Beach Boys. Punk rock, hardcore thrash, and hip hop and other music are music skaters like to skate to. Or surfing on surfboards as well for that matter! Punk kind of has old rockabilly roots from the '50s and '60s. Elvis Pressley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, etc. The the garage rock/proto punk roots of the '60s/'70s like MC5, Velvet Underground, The Stooges (Iggy Pop), etc. Yall have heard Ramones at sporting events, tv, etc. Brad. Maybe it sounds like "Good Vibration" or "Surfin' USA" from The Beach Boys?

[@reginaldmurphy1108]

I was just thinking that you might like a band called Devo. That's Good is good. Uncontrollable Urge is good as well. They did a pretty decent cover of Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones. A great band from Ohio. One of the first techno bands. Whip It and Fresh were big hits for them. Very cool band.

[@wickedPrints3256]

You can tell these guys loved the Beach Boys! Love the vibe!

[@greenmonster9913]

I'm just gonna say you can never have enough Ramones. I'd be a happy hombre if you'd react to Judy Is a Punk

[@paulboudreau3754]

Another fun Ramones song is Rockaway Beach. I was lucky enough to see them 4 times in the 80s, even got to go back stage and be a roadie for a night.

[@calebclunie4001]

Did you react, to The Rivieras - "California Sun"? A lot of "surf type" guitar tone, and twang maybe? The Ramones, really brought back that quick 2 minute song, and the spirit, and immediacy, of Rock & Roll. Their name, comes from Paul McCartney's stage name, "Ramone", he used, back in the day. Someone mentioned, that it was their way of thanking The Beatles, for saving Rock & Roll, from artists that were watering it down, like Pat Boone, and Bobby Vee. As prog was about progressing, this was about regressing, and stripping away all of the trappings, to lay bare the essence of Rock & Roll. Prog, is a fine aged wine. It will attract, those wanting subtleties, in sound. Meditative, inner movement. Punk, is a straight whiskey. It will attract, those wanting raw amp, and a sharp blow to the ear. Jolting, outer movement.

[@fatfishtaco]

Punk is much more polylithic genre-wise than it has been projected. There are so many different types. One band Metallica idolized were The Misfits, whose tempo changes, styles and lyrics are a more primitive, less technical version of what you hear in Metallica's music. Since The Misfits are renowned for being the original and quintessential "horror punk" band, it's easy to see how Metallica's music and themes are derivative of those found in the music of the Misfits. You could also find that Metallica's style was heavily influenced by the rise of 80's British hardcore punk bands like GBH, Exploited and the UK Subs.

[@galenstone9097]

Outstanding Choice. Been jamming to this one since i was fourteen.

[@Seanriver316]

One of the OG bands of punk and helped make it more mainstream.

[@williamburke1882]

My sister snuck me into a club to see these guys when I was sixteen so 1980 I think. I could tell you the story but you'll have to buy the book.

[@crazydale1000]

I used to play guitar in a punk rock band. It was super easy. It was fun to watch the crazy audience kick the shit out of each other

[@enteradoatomboy9741]

Ramones are the band of my teenage,love.

[@DrBoneright]

Founders Punk. Their own genre now "Ramones Core." Bless your heart Lex still clapping on 1 and 3. Just listen to the snare drum. LOL Keep kicking ass Rock Warriors!

[@jamesevanston8334]

That song reminds me of Surf Rock. I may have mentioned before. Here are some Fun Punk Songs you might like: The Nails : 88 Lines About 44 Women (lyrics recommended) Wall of VooDoo : Mexican Radio The Knack : Good Girls Don't Modern English : I Melt With You Fine Young Cannibals : She Drives Me Crazy Soft Cell : Tainted Love

[@Erock-bs9ur]

Ramones are to punk what Black Sabbath are to metal. They are the shoulders on which all others stand.

[@fredshred5194]

errr not really

[@dleblanc343]

@@fredshred5194 yeah second this. Ramones are not all that …

[@fredshred5194]

@Marcus funny you mention the word Hell, Richard Hell now theres a big influence. Ramones tell me who did they influence, music wise? Yes they were there , but play Sheena is a punk rocker, and then play a Sex pistol tune any, they don't compare or Richard Hell. I'm not saying their nobodies but I think Erock1970 was going a bit over the top. But hey did influence a lot of punks to wear a leather jacket, but that is style over content.

[@cjtripp89]

Must be unfortunate to not have heard the stooges or mc5

[@macman1469]

@@fredshred5194 Ramones are to punk ,what 3rd is to counting (as in they're not first).

[@MrRatrod57]

Kings of punk. Grew up with these guys

[@NYVoice]

From Forest Hills Queens (NY). Lots of fun stuff to choose from with these guys.

[@mattcalifornia7318]

The Ramones - 4 great guys; 4 great chords! I love the Ramones - but that old joke is true. The elder statesmen of punk. Unfortunately, the only time I ever saw them live was not a fantastic show. I think it was around 1993 or so in a small club in Philly. Joey ran out on stage and leapt into the air with a ton of energy and landed in a cool pose. He then didn't move another muscle for the entire rest of the show -- which lasted around 35 minutes. Even so - these guys are legends, and I'm glad I got a chance to see them.

[@langelomisterioso8538]

Hüsker Dü is another band that‘s surely worth listening to. Songs like New Day Rising, The Girl Who Lives On Heaven Hill, Pink Turns To Blue or Celebrated Summer come to my mind

[@Roddy1965]

yes!

[@rich_t]

Also, Diane, Could You Be The One, Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely and Makes No Sense At All...

[@brianezell5790]

Could You Be The One?

[@forfar1956]

Hint: There is a punk version of these boots are made for walking by Pure Hell. I had the 45.

[@Being_There]

Wait I know what it sounds like….98% of all the other Ramones songs! Gotta love ‘em ❤️

[@nitegoat1369]

One of the greatest bands ever. One of the best live bands ever. My favorite Ramones song is ‘Judy Is A Punk’. P.S. - Someone needs to send Brad a motorcycle jacket.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

It sounded like "I Wanna Be Sedated" is the song Brad was reminded of.

[@darrenhunt9049]

Oh now I feel fecking old as dirt. Love you guys majorly, never stop being you.

[@TheRealMirCat]

The Ramones basically were trying to revive 50s rock.

[@brucegame1458]

my favourite album ! loved the ramones

[@basenback76]

Yes!!! This makes me so happy. More Ramones please!!

[@jenngilbert9696]

Ramones are one of my favorite bands. You need to check out their movie Rock n Roll High School.

[@zenpuppy6025]

I Want To Be Sedated is my favorite song by the Ramones 😎😜

[@DikRedi415]

I have have this album autographed back when they CBGB days ,I was single digit age, played the hell out of it I. 51,, shit you do when your a kid n now wish ya placed in plastic 40 years ago

[@paulmorris8762]

Ramones - good stuff- End of the Century great LP, produced by Phil Spector. Ramones featured in movie Rock N Roll High School

[@bucklberryreturns]

The Ramones were highly influenced by the girl groups and pop acts of the 50/60s, which comes across in Joey's vocal melodies.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

I saw them in the later 70s. Tons of energy , no time between tunes. Just 1-2-3-4 !!! The Ramones sounded like a big fun cartoon. Motorhead even did a song about them.

[@BrendanTripp]

The Ramones were something to behold live. They'd launch into these songs, drive through them, briefly stop, and bang ... they'd be in the next song. I saw them a couple of times back in the day when their tours hit Chicago ... nice memories to have!

[@BigTexan59]

Ramones have a HUGE Beach Boys influence.

[@chetcarman3530]

The Ramones are one of those where understanding the lyrics is not a critical factor, lol.

[@jutwilton2805]

They do a great cover of the Ronettes " baby I love you"

[@HarborLockRoad]

Yaaay! I LOOOVE the Ramones!!! Please keep going with them!

[@atomicdruid]

The song you heard that sounds like this is EVERY Ramones song lol!

[@mammashona5846]

53rd and 3rd... Happy Family

[@Charsept]

I've known 2 Sheenas and they were both named after this song. 😅 Def one of my fav Ramones joints

[@Leftylobber]

Punk rock is just so human. Nothing more honest in music

[@funkadelicatessen]

OK thanks that was nice. Lex is a genuine Sheena ;) Your next Ramones video should be either Something to Believe In or Psycho Therapy, Both ha Cheers from Hell'sinkin've nice music videos indeed. Cheers from Hell'sinkin'!

[@robbielux8353]

Punk music is the best type of rock next to the 63-66 British Invasion/folk rock

[@johntrickey7182]

Most early Ramone shows were around 20-25 minutes, thats for a set of about 15-17 songs. Everything under 2 minutes. It was like a non stop assault.❤

[@ericomarquesfernandes3646]

You could react to the whole album; you would be done in less than 30 minutes.

[@garmit61]

Hey ho, let’s go.

[@stevensprunger3422]

I saw them live about 10 or 15 years ago Man they were good

[@ericblowtorch]

I love you guys so much. Your enthusiasm reminds me of the joy I felt when first hearing all these songs. Plus your sense of humor is the best. "Was your granddaddy a Sex Pistol or a Stooge?" -- I'm dying!!!!

[@hmpz36911]

The Donnas - Rock N Roll Machine

[@user-jn9fb5rn2c]

If you want to get a little more hardcore with the Ramones, I'd suggest listening to Warthog.

[@gorydetails709]

One of my fav Ramones tunes! If you like this, maybe try Screeching Weasel, My Brain Hurts.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Probably the most Beach Boys influenced punk rock song ever. As for the ancestry, slave work songs begat the blues, the blues begat rhythm and blues, rhythm and blues begat rock'n'roll, rock'n'roll begat garage rock, garage rock begat 70s punk, 70s punk begat "neo-punk". :) For more Ramones, try "I Wanna Be Sedated" or "Blitzkrieg Bop".

[@DoojimanAndTheExploders]

FINALLYYYY!!! Ramones is my fav band and been since i was 11

[@thetheRedundant]

Out of all the influential punk bands, I think Lex will vibe with The Ramones the most.

[@damonhines8187]

'Beat on the Brat with a Baseball Bat', 'Teenage Lobotomy', anything, really.

[@heathcornbeef]

And you haven't really gotten a handle on the RAMONES until you've had 53rd and 3rd plus commando run you through the ears like a dagger ⚔️

[@mikesheahan6906]

I saw the Ramones at Summerfest in Milwaukee 1990. I got dragged there by two friends that were really into them. All I can say, as I was not familiar with any of their music, is that the only way I could tell when one song ended and the next one started, was a very short pause in the obscenely loud noise, for a quick burst of 1-2-3-4, and then the noise was back. The 1-2-3-4 was the only discernible lyrics I heard from any of the songs.

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

😆😆😆

[@nriqueog]

The Ramones are the first TRUE Punk rock band, without them there scene wouldn't have been the same. 1976 they toured the UK and galvanized the UK punk scene.