Crazy (cover) - Gnarls Barkley by Foxes and Fossils

[@MrGregson23]

Tim Purcell is some kind of music production genius. Can you believe how good F&F songs sound, even when they are done outside on a pizza parlor patio. Sammie's energy and style make "Crazy" one of my favorites. Darwin's solo is really nice too.

[@gkurtz2726]

I agree with another fan …”Tim has captured lightning in a bottle”. !

[@Bitterrootbackroads]

Was just thinking the same. Like when I first stumbled on Judy blue eyes. I suspect there is a lot of expensive equipment, editing, & mixing done before these videos end up on youtube. But you can’t mix something into existence that isn’t there. It would be interesting to see & listen to what a cell phone recording from the venue sounds like, compared to this.

[@lynwessel2471]

​​​​Sounds pretty poor compared to high quality mics inches from the sources on 16 channels properly mixed. There's a cellphone video or 2 of them out there somewhere on YT.

[@dr.davidgerstenaminoacidth2421]

Yes it’s amazing how well these were recorded and how easy it is to hear every instrument and vocal. I don’t know that I’ve heard that quality outside of a studio recording.

[@lynwessel2471]

@@dr.davidgerstenaminoacidth2421 Basically the same recording method as studio, except everything at once, one take. The key is going thru the mic tracks individually and muting them when they're not in use to get rid of everything except what supposed be there. Tim and Toby say that noise gates could be used but they can clip off the first part of the note and they'd rather do it manually for the best sound quality.They were using high quality but not overly expensive gear at the time, just using it correctly. The Mustangs was his professional band so he needed good equipment, and this little band for the girls benefited and got 'KZbin famous'.

[@Tara........]

I am always blown away by how much talent Sammie has!!!

[@jamesottaway3212]

I agree. She brings an element of acting to several of her songs, this one included, and it really makes for a commanding presence. She is in total control it seems.

[@jimbo7081]

Tim is so proud of Sammie, father and daughter how awesome is that Wow

[@CoolBreeze640]

Those beautiful, clear southern vocals and then she whips out a harp. She's wonderful!

[@emilygraham9968]

Great comment. The harp got me too. Its not too often you see a gal with a harp and she nailed it!!

[@jimwillis8747]

the sass and the look of a young Reese Wetherspoon, she could be a great actress with her style and love of musical theater

[@sallyphillips9175]

Harp? You mean a harmonica?

[@CoolBreeze640]

@@sallyphillips9175 Yes, and I think it's also called a French harp.

[@sallyphillips9175]

@@CoolBreeze640 I never knew that!

[@richardmiller2313]

She just OWNS this song. AND she plays the friggin’ harmonica!!!

[@davidbenoit7818]

You killed it Sammie! That was great!!!

[@wtgphoto]

I was gonna say the same thing!

[@karlwelin7932]

Honestly, Sammie is outright totally stunning. To watch Her put Her entire heart in a song with all that talent is mesmerizing. Keep it up. No matter Your college degree, on stage entertaining with Your talent Sammie, is Your niche in life.

[@VaMaybayTwo]

Harmonica Girl (I just LOVE 'er)

[@WillyWithAwhY]

Reading a lot of comments here about how F&F should be playing this or that other kind of venue, should do this or that or the other thing. Cracks me up! I played in several bands over the years. I played music professionally for over 3 decades, part-time. It was a side gig that I loved. I played my trumpet mostly, but I also play keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and Latin percussion, harmonica, melodica, Irish Tin Penny Whistle, Vietnamese mouth harp and the Humbucker Electric Kazoo (yeah, that's a real thing - haha), along with singing to boot (backup vocals mostly). First band I was in was on the Gulf Coast, out of Mobile, Alabama. I was just sitting in with a piano player at a bar, blowing a few tunes on my trumpet. Somebody called somebody and then somebody came and I was suddenly in a band. ;-) It was a 7 to 8 piece band and we mostly did private parties. The keyboardists who owned that band also ran a booking agency. We got good gigs and they paid pretty well, but it wasn't something that anybody could make a living at, except the owner of the band himself. I also played in the Mobile City Big Band and some kind of modern Christian Band for a short time. I moved back to my home state of Missouri, dropped in and played at a blues jam in a local bar in the college town of Columbia, Missouri. A guy walked up to me after I played like 3 tunes, with me improvising on each of the blues numbers. He asked me, "Do ya wanna be in a band?" I said, "Sure!" Over an 18 year period of time, I played about 13 of those years, taking breaks from the band from time to time due to my real business and my young family's needs. It was a 6 piece band that had three horns. We did covers with just 2 or 3 originals that the owner of the band wrote. That band, too, was owned by the one guy - he was the drummer and lead singer. Even he didn't make a full time living at it though. In his case he gave drum lessons and eventually got a job with the City of Columbia, Parks and Recreation Department, running a drum corp and some other activities for the youth. Along the way, while still with that band, I and a friend of mine started our own blues band where I played trumpet and keyboards, along with singing backup vocals. I have sat in with some famous folks. Bands I was in opened for some famous folks and one time opened for John Lee Hooker and he made us stay out there for three tunes with us, giving me, the trumpet man, the nod on all three songs to play improvised trumpet solos. He was diggin' on my trumpet playin' he told me backstage after the gig. What an honor having a blues legend tell a 27 year old trumpet player, at the time, that I was "Damned good!" Now, I will end all of this saying that I loved every minute of my playing gigs for almost nothing for over 3 decades. ;-) The old joke is this: What is the definition of a professional musician? ANSWER: A guy that is willing to put $5000 worth of equipment into a $500 car and drive 100 miles to do a $50 gig. ;-) The F&F people do what they do because they love doing it. Plain and simple. ;-)

[@chriscox1988]

This is amazing. Sammie's voice is beautifully honed.

[@jimf1421]

F and F crushing it again. awesome job

[@vance640]

How many times i have come back to those amazing foxes and fossils cover? I stopped counting to tell you the truth^^

[@mikeb3603]

I thought it was just me. Superb cover

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Yup. I'm back again.

[@mikeb3603]

@@roadking99jokerst60 its a habit. Strung out on Foxes and fossils. Mostly the Foxes:)

[@Siamterri64]

Me as well my friend 🎉

[@briantaylor858]

Been here way too many times. Does that make me crazy?

[@davegreen887]

My favorite group

[@vgrof2315]

Every time I watch an F&F video (often), I realize again what a treasure Sammie's presence in this world is. How it is that she hasn't been pulled, kicking and crying, if necessary, into the national limelight is hard to understand. She absolutely soars like an eagle every time she steps up to a mic. Bravo, Sammie!

[@tfe423]

Yea she is really good but there are a lot just as talanted as her .

[@lynwessel2471]

The reason she didn't pursue a singing career is she says she "finds the idea of fame rather off-putting" She likes having a career and singing with F&F as the fun 'project' it's always been.

[@davidvogel6359]

@@lynwessel2471 smart girl, so many people get chewed up and spit out by the music industry and die young.

[@StuartMStrickland]

She's trained as a journalist. Has a Masters degree in that, so that's her career path, and I'd like to see her soar like an eagle someday on that plane. It's nice to have a side gig that's both fun to do and helps pay the bills, too. How many women journalists do you know who have 65 million video views outside of journalism?

[@vgrof2315]

Bless her heart!

[@waynelougee9528]

Sammy is just awesome!!!

[@689jim]

Love this version by this group, lead singer has a great voice for this cover of song.

[@beverlywalsh3869]

Seriously their music is extremely addicting, & it's definitely a healthy addiction!! Uplifting when you need it as well as deep & memorable every time you listen to the variety of covers they've brought out to their fans!! They have come a long way& so glad they always have something new to share😃

[@ugdayiskfay3718]

Sammie OWNED this! Well done.

[@joseywales7525]

You have to watch them ALL people, mazing talents

[@emilygraham9968]

Sammy on Harp - Brilliant!!

[@waynelougee9528]

A beautiful southern voice!

[@wizarma]

They say you should not cover a song unless you can do it better than the original...Well..this is soooo much better than the original..Simply amazing

[@michaelconnors1301]

And the original was really good.

[@larrynapier5003]

I’m a producer on Music Row and I found Linda Davis in a bar in East Nashville I have always said the greatest talent is undiscovered ! Like these wonderful musicians !

[@joeboxter3635]

So then why has no record company picked up Sammie?! If I had to guess, papa insist the band stay together and there lot of labels who wouldn't want all of them.

[@larrynapier5003]

@@joeboxter3635 it is so difficult now to get a artist signed ! I would like to get her a back up job so she gets in a studio !

[@joeboxter3635]

@@larrynapier5003 If that's true, she better off doing what she's doing. Reporter. And singing as a hobby. And just use social marketing to get secondary source of income. The East Nashville story is not Sammie. That's the other girl - the older one and not Chase either who is younger. And that's another thing about Sammie. I want you to look at her yt video views of 1M or more. None of them are country - save neon moon. But her deliver of it and other songs is rock. Sammie needs a rock label. The other older girl she's classic country. And if I recall the older ons is originally from Nashville and moved to GA. But I could be mistaken in the details.

[@keithcline4792]

That young lady is Awesome.

[@dannyrenkiewicz9551]

Very much so in so many ways

[@Nic7320]

So is her dad! Both are talented musicians.

[@donuecker460]

Sammie nails this!!! I never was a fan of the original, almost didn't watch this one, glad I did!

[@christianlibertarian5488]

Same here. I didn't know Sammie had that kind of power. Wrongo!

[@StuartMStrickland]

@@christianlibertarian5488 See "Nobody Love" for another example.

[@jim6070]

Sammie, you are a gift. Thank you.

[@onestepatatime86442]

They bring something special to every cover.

[@petecastle5762]

This gal has it all, she’s beautiful , can sing like a bird and can play diff instruments to perfection

[@nicerperson1]

I just love this countryfied version! Yeeha!

[@waynelougee9528]

Sammy was born to perform!

[@jamesdufour2671]

That Magical Sammie is just out of this World Love you People!!

[@ricklewan8021]

Damn girl, amazing. Impressive vocal clarity, tone, pitch, power, rasp, and creation of wonderful dynamic moments. Great arrangement! Sammie releases another skill-cool harmonica.

[@tommyhooks7767]

As a musician, singer, and father, I always wanted at least one of my daughters to perform with me, but it has not, and will not happen at this late time in my life. Just watching your daughter perform with you, brought tears to me eyes. She is fantastic, and I love your band !

[@harpoon_bakery162]

I don't think they do gigs, i think it's just very very occasional if i read the "about" section right, perhaps I'm way off on that but I don't think they are a regular band.

[@bondojames1166]

Tim, this is another outstanding performance and Sammie has really come into her own style and the confidence exudes from her now. You must be a proud Dad!

[@smokit12boar20]

Somehow I thought she might be. She is talented. Makes for a totally good band.

[@davidwinet5607]

She can become a huge star...if she wants to.

[@joeboxter3635]

@@davidwinet5607 Ironically, I think Tim has held her back.

[@lynwessel2471]

@@joeboxter3635 Sammie has never wanted to be a full time professional singer. She wouldn't have put in the work to get a masters in journalism if that was the case. She said in an interview that she finds the idea of fame rather off-putting and likes being able to sing in F&F on the side. Her first love in performing arts is musical theater.

[@rickderby8438]

@@lynwessel2471 Sammie's love of musical theater is obvious when one listens to her podcast, Rate, Debate and Recreate. She's quite bonkers for it. It seems her passion.

[@johnvelasquez5320]

What A great rendition of this song! I like this arrangement so much better than the original. Five thumbs up!

[@Rick-l6e]

All of the music they play is ALWAYS better than the original

[@thebountyhunter2783]

My number 1 musical group, they are the best. Tim, you really know what you're doing. My hat's off to you and all the group.

[@bobbyo111]

im likely approaching 70 or so views of this and i like it more every time. The very best of this band, i'm starting to think. And Sammie just swaggering thro this. You won't see her more relaxed and in the groove than right here.

[@barryhorowitz9503]

Great call re: Sammie's performance and swagger in this one. As always, the band was totally in sync once again.

[@davidvogel6359]

Have you seen the video of her singing sweet nothins? She lights up the stage with that one too.

[@JLH1956]

Yet another year has pasted and my Harmonica girl still rocks this one. Sammie, give me another tune, even a Neil Young, heart of gold song. Love you on those pipes.

[@FCain-mf4tf]

The girl singers are kick ass!! But that band is SMOKIN' GREAT!! That isn't just your every Friday night band at the outdoor patio bar and restaurant. They are something much more than average!! 🤘😃🤘

[@lynwessel2471]

See their website for bios of the band members. Experienced musicians backing some terrific young vocalists.

[@joehatton9790]

This is just CRAZY. Everything they do is just amazing.

[@patrickscully4786]

This should have 1 million views! Come on people! 🥰💝💝

[@nancysmith8095]

Just a matter of time

[@podcowboy914]

Working on it!

[@jvargas454]

I always admire bands that have fun on stage.

[@edwarddurbin3586]

Have listened to this masterpiece many times and it's definitely better than the original AND better than any cover I've listened to... Sammy has so much talent to share with the world...

[@kalea2507]

I agree! This group is beyond Fantastic!

[@jamesottaway3212]

I love her facial expressions in this number. (Her look at 2:04 leads me to think that perhaps one would not want to get her riled up.) She is really able to put all of herself into a song. What a great performance by everyone.

[@karlmawby2921]

You killed it, knocked it out of the Park.....

[@Bernhardist]

an incredible range of Sammie´s voice in this song, that blow´s Me away.......

[@stephenwalima1486]

Having heard a number of renditions myself... I have to say, Sammie, this was way cool!!! Great job, voice and Harmonica, you go girl!!!

[@walterbriggs272]

Always loved this song, for every reason I can think of, now I’ve got another reason

[@shanebrown5935]

Darwin is a master of volume swell! Wow!

[@danielwinston7624]

Sammie is just something, everything !!

[@txcatlady]

All that and a bag of chips as the saying goes.......

[@autoscape1963]

AWESOME SAMMIE

[@dnmurphy48]

Her voice has matured immensely, it was always good but it improves tremendously. She really has her own style now as well. Great stuff :)

[@kw4h]

Sammie does such a fantastic job as the lead on this one. Love the energy!

[@larryrhindress2972]

I love this band! They are so, so, so GREAT!

[@danvonbehren4852]

Wow Just Wow. That little girl has got some chops .

[@jeffman454ss]

Awesome job. That song is so peculiar. It has many different avenues to travel. Ha! I thought it was great!

[@louc4130]

Absolutely fantastic!!! If this version were to be played in a bar or eating establishment, I'm darn sure many people would want to know who performed this. It's so incredibly well done!

[@ralphcorsi741]

Brilliant and smashing

[@biggym111]

words fail me excellent

[@pittsburghracingnow4890]

Talk about killing it! Awesome job Sammie and the rest of the Foxes and Fossils. LOVED it!

[@CalJennings]

I know that I'm CRAZY about this group!

[@alsautner1732]

Sammie has a great voice....I love her singing....! She is the best.

[@mbturner6]

Congratulations on the latest video to achieve one million views.

[@waynelougee9528]

Sammys performance just blows my mind!

[@katekissick3750]

Daddy is just a grinning like a Cheshire 🐈 as his Sammy girl is playing her harmonica...great video

[@gkurtz2726]

You gotta’ love Sammie - when she played the harmonica for the Reunion show she brought the house down. Way to go Sammie!

[@DocRock1007]

BRAVO!!!!

[@JimNorman-op1cv]

So good, Sammie.

[@catwaterfalldrought]

when you can reimagine something iconic, that’s pretty special. I love this version!

[@eroknrwton]

Her voice...WOW!

[@DavidKennedy-n2o]

Very good control on lead vocals Sammy.Nice tight performance by band,thumbs up to hill billy style lead guitar .Enjoyed that all band got it together.

[@TheSeanocasey]

Sami has some pipes. She’s easy on the eyes as well. What a talent.

[@mcconn746]

I love you Guys. Congratulations.

[@moparman1962]

Outstanding performance all around!

[@stevesenkle9008]

That vocal performance was a work of art. Don't like the song but love the vocals. Sammy trades her sambourine for a sammonica and knocks it out of the park.

[@scottking9061]

Sammonica!!! That is so great!

[@stevesenkle6995]

@Scott King Is this Scott “The Bass” King? What’s great is F&F’s performances. My hat’s off to you.

[@scottking9061]

@@stevesenkle6995 Thank you, Steve! I don't endorse any "King" thing other than my name. I'm just lucky to be associated with these fine folks. Four strings, no waiting. It's just a bass!

[@stevesenkle9008]

@@scottking9061 I played in cover bands during the late seventies (six strings). I could only dream of playing with a group with this level of talent and direction. You have great humility Scott. F&F, the Mustangs as well, seem to espouse all the good things that this country so needs right now. Decency, honesty, talent, and hard work.

[@scottking9061]

@@stevesenkle9008 Thanks so much for the kind words, Steve. The new video is out tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm, EST. Let me know what you think, we're very proud of it, and it's message.

[@MrJljacobs2]

Over and over they just knock these covers out of the park. And with such ease. I can only think that it comes back to talent. Each and everyone one of them just oozes it. And together they are magical. Also, I love this concept of the different generations coming together and sharing their love of popular music. Of fantastic music.

[@robert8552]

WOW - Words desert me in trying to describe this performance!

[@dominiphillip]

great job

[@waynelougee9528]

I could listen to here every day!

[@davidbolls4850]

O Sammie, you have it all.

[@Tech12301]

Really like the how you made this song your own and Sammies voice WoW , never disappoints .

[@stacyvenetos232]

good stuff

[@mikeb3603]

My numba 1 favorite cover of Crazy! High tone delux!

[@habercar]

I have watched this over and over. Love it. The Harmonica is great!

[@captainharrison2840]

Good job....

[@drjay555]

Fabulous! Sammie you’re amazing as is the whole band 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@brotherthor8699]

I don't know this song but I could learn to like this song by listening to this group.

[@wa4aos]

I had no idea how well Sammie could sing. WOW,!!! What a clear and dynamic voice; more, much more !!!!!

[@lynwessel2471]

Click on the F&F logo and go to playlists - Sammie sings lead.(18 more songs)

[@StuartMStrickland]

Watch her grow up by sorting the videos oldest to newest. The oldest are from 2009 under a white tent, actually a Mustangs show before F&F formed. Her first stage performance. The first F&F show was the dozen 2010 videos at Bella's Pizzeria. 2011, 2012 and 2013 are collections of videos from a single show each year, filmed at the now-closed Smyrna location of the Twisted Taco chain. 2014 is a simple pair of videos, plus two more from the Mustangs. 2015 is the first featuring Chase. 2016 is a single video featuring Chase. This one right here is one of only two from the (last live) F&F show in 2017. Then in late 2019 they pick up again with the studio videos. Sammie is now 28, almost double the age of the girl under the white tent.

[@gkurtz2726]

Her “Nobody Love” is fantastic

[@wa4aos]

@@StuartMStrickland Just now seeing this. Thank you for the detailed info. I really like F&F very much. Their covers are often, to me, better than the originals !!

[@robertlemoine3500]

So very good ,what a great knarly Band !Cheers all.

[@mikehagan4320]

That was a Fun performance! Nice Job!!!

[@danocallaghan6875]

What the ? That was GREAT!

[@kurtpedersen7863]

I thinking out loud that I am crazy not listening really more often to foxes and fossils

[@debrastrader9892]

No matter how many times I listen to this I still say, Oh yea aah, at the end! Thx F&F!

[@dolasfudge705]

Great job folks! Keep it up!

[@brianmcs1]

Wow Sammie--Way to take the lead, crush that song! And harmonica too! The foxes are the greatest trio of female singers alive. Doesn't matter which one of you takes the lead it's spectacular. Your voices are all unique, different ranges, textures, but you're all three stars. And you have so much fun together and the joy and appreciation you young ladies show for each other and for the ancient fossils HAHA--it's the sweetest elixir to a man's soul! Lucky dudes to be playing the instruments, setting the stage for these sonorous angels to soar!

[@ericemerick1621]

Just totally speechless!!!!!!

[@JohnVerpeleti]

Wishing this band all the best and every success - would be very well-deserved.

[@ScottWorthington]

Sammie has developed so much as a singer. WOW! And so gorgeous.

[@candyc.3163]

Oh my the harmonica! Way to go Sammie! Love this!

[@joelok48]

One of the coolest things I have ever seen.!!!

[@craighart9278]

You made this song your own. Love the change in style and pace. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks.