Rivers Cuomo Harvard Interview

TV broadcast in May, 2006.
(c)ABC

[@ludrixte1938]

“and that’s no ordinary song” *plays Beverly Hills*

[@acolossalwbossman8971]

the interviewer legit has never heard of 90s Weezer lmao

[@doxophobiac]

It is a remarkably shit song, to be fair

[@mateo_ruizguitar6005]

@@acolossalwbossman8971 the guy narrating actually loves them lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bCZH6ImZWIb7M

[@saml1939]

hahahaha

[@TortoiseMaximus]

That was their most recent hit, obviously more people would know the song

[@josephancion2190]

"I'm old" Calm down Rivers everyone thinks you're 19. Hard to believe he really was 36 years old back then, damn.

[@azula2399]

Joseph Ancion hes like 50

[@airhead3333]

@@azula2399 not in this video lol

[@luds_4124]

He’s 50 Now

[@jarmyvicious]

Regardless, he is still Kurt Cobain

[@jarmyvicious]

@Seth Belfort your right, he is no Jesus Christ either!

[@JonathanFerretCampos]

I was fortunate enough to meet Rivers at USC in 2004 when he was supporting his bro Patrick Wilson at his side band's (The Special Goodness) show where my band at the time (Up Syndrome) opened for them. Rivers came up to me wearing a grey hoodie (hood up) and reminded ne a lot of Kurt Cobain. I had no idea there was some kind of conspiracy about the two, but anyway, he said he loved me and I said "thank you!" and walked away with my then girlfriend. Seconds later, I turned around and shouted "Rivers?!" He said "yeah" and I said "I love you too!" Definitely a humble spirit. I'd love to be his friend, but I'm thankful to have had at least that experience. I'll always love you, Rivers Cuomo!

[@Redley95]

Rivers is a fan of Nirvana , actually Weezer did a lot of Nirvana covers .

[@standinsilence]

LOL.. I missread this as if he said he loved you and then walked away with your then girlfriend.

[@dylanalarcon2682]

@@standinsilence ME TOO hahaha

[@jodisan4002]

bro shut up

[@W7RSON]

@@standinsilence Same

[@Zynphkree]

i love how the entire comment section is people giving abc shit for choosing Beverly hills as the song to introduce him as.

[@planetmotherfuckers]

Especially because why wouldn’t they choose it they’re a news outlet and it’s one of weezer’s most commercial songs

[@quad7685]

@@planetmotherfuckers Beverly Hills ain't that bad. The lyrics are good, and the guitar "isn't all that great", but the lyrics carry the song, and that's why I think it's good.

[@Awesomemusic19]

@@quad7685 if anything it’s the other way around- the lyrics fucking suck on Beverly Hills, which probably gives it its reputation way more than the guitar does.

[@quad7685]

@@Awesomemusic19 I find this a faulty opinion, as the lyrics are relateable for most people, wishing to live that kind of lifestyle, but at some point, people have to accept that they probably never will, and have to move on.

[@Awesomemusic19]

@@quad7685 Whether or not it’s relatable doesn’t mean the lyrics aren’t trite and overly-simplified.

[@CleanFamilyVideos]

"Thats no average student... and thats no average song." Well you got the first part at least.

[@l4nes]

NyloSnake what is your picture, and what is my picture

[@4NEhorns]

You're right, Beverly Hills isn't average at all its garbage

[@overthebar]

it's top 5 worst weezer songs, and it's still better than a lot of whole pop albums

[@judplays126]

pike not a top 5 weezer song

[@judplays126]

pike ffs all the songs on blue album and pinkerton are there top 20 songs

[@Spike294]

Puts the lights out...Typical Rivers. "Oops, I'm sorry..."

[@The_Spartan_and_The_Reflex8303]

He was Admitting stage fright

[@Pokeman79797]

Im the same as him in many ways. Apologise for everything and keep my head down lol

[@user-ue9wp7jc3h]

​@@Pokeman79797I get it

[@aimannorzahariwod]

The way he walks around campus... fucking amazing! such a humble spirit. I share his awkwardness as well

[@mellojello43]

reggie

[@gabrielm.846]

He is River Cuomo you’re just awkward

[@redpillblues879]

@@gabrielm.846 lmfao don’t be a jerk bro

[@mcbillygoat2413]

Rivers Cuomo is the ultimate David Lynch character.

[@finlaystanley8910]

mcbillygoat ! I actually thought he was in Mullholland Drive at first

[@crispwhite9068]

Just got into Weezer, I've heard of David Lynch. Explain please.

[@yaboyMAP]

crispwhite introverted, enigmatic, dark under the surface.

[@biggusdickus1689]

@@crispwhite9068 It's just the vibe he gives off. Watch Mulholland Drive you'll probably get what they mean. Blue Velvet is also great and so is Eraserhead if you like some weird shit

[@danielplainview2584]

Ehhhh more Wes Anderson than David Lynch

[@loganbass9969]

Celibacy pledge going to college as a literal rock star? Rivers really is a class act.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

True, but he was already in his late thirties by then. I’m 40 and I don’t think I would have been taking advantage of that had I been in his shoes, not at that age.

[@BeastCake1349]

He was just tired of having sex all the time. The song tired of sex from Pinkerton explains everything.

[@alexgonzalez8954]

​@@charlesmaximus9161 id dabble. Lol

[@dukenukem69]

​@@alexgonzalez8954you'd be plowing all the freshman

[@martydub8698]

bro has never listened to pinkerton

[@JebusMatoi]

I admit when this song came out in 2005, I was 14 and had barely dipped my toes into 90s bands so I had no clue who Weezer was and what's worse is I thought Beverly Hills was their first hit. Shows how much I knew back then.

[@TiodaniPKM]

And then, some time later... Raditute happened

[@pottingsoil]

shhhh...

[@shamlomurad516]

@@pottingsoil I CANT STOP PARTYING PARTYING I CANT STOP PARTYING PARTYING I GOTTA HAVE CONTROL I GOTTA HAVE THE BEAT I GOTTA HAVE ALOT OF PRETTY GIRLS AROUND ME

[@ratralfiofanov8386]

@@shamlomurad516 OKAY BITCH, IT'S WEEZER AND IT'S WEEZY

[@lezzei]

*I'M YOUR DADDY*

[@CalebRazzleberry]

Midlife crisis

[@SheridanODonnell]

This is such a random comment. It's midnight and I'm strumming my guitar as I write this, but I have to say, Rivers Cuomo is my hero. I named my new guitar (PRS) 'Ace' after him. He inspired me to not only make music, but he taught me to enjoy it. You're the man, Rivers.

[@RodolfoRon]

are you alive

[@noahshandler]

@@RodolfoRon are you alive

[@pantaman7086]

@@noahshandler are you alive

[@leavesthataregreen4832]

@Pantaman are you alive

[@georgemuse]

He is the greatest man that ever lived

[@zanemartin-music]

He was born to give

[@mauswaffles]

@@zanemartin-music and give and give

[@jturquoise]

Lol

[@BlueBombette]

aw rivers is so adorable

[@blubberfart]

deadass

[@user-ue9wp7jc3h]

THAT IS WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@craigyboy01]

REAL

[@aerocharmify]

i love weezer and rivers. i love how he's such a rock star on stage, yet he's so nerdy, shy and awkward in person. makes him that much more attractive! all the best of luck to his wife and their kid. she is one very lucky girl! (:

[@psychoboo13]

I remember when I went to UCONN in the 80s, there were a few kids who would walk around on campus sometimes, just talking. One of them really stuck with me, he was a skinny guy who walked hunched, in a shy manner. Turns out, that was Rivers Cuomo.

[@mhbackman]

That's Dan Harris doing the voiceover work. Years later he interviewed Rivers about mindfulness and meditation for ABC. Very much worth a watch!

[@hishamhilal8332]

I discovered Weezer through memes (I'm young don't shoot me) but the more I dug about the more of a fan I became of their music and origin story. Rivers is an icon and I am a fan of him personally for everything he accomplished.

[@jjoshi4858]

Same for me, too. I was 11 when I first listened to Beverly Hills, but the memes got me into learning more about the band and now Pinkerton is my favorite album of all time.

[@mowbster31]

Pinkerton is the shit. 12 years of total love for it. So underrated

[@WC-jd8rn]

I like the idea of Rivers panicking during an oral presentation lol same dude who plays sold out stadiums

[@Lewis---]

This is a perfect situation for him, i mean there is no one else that could pull this off. He could live on an island in the sun, and live the good life across the sea, but instead he chooses to study here, and even be celibate! Guess he is tired of sex.

[@AmigoWonka]

What's the deal, with my brain?

[@Byrneze]

Lewis Hay fuck you dude too many song references 😂😂😂

[@strawberrypancake2866]

@@AmigoWonka why am i so obviously insane

[@sneetsnart44]

IM CRYING MY BRAIN HURTS FROM THESE SONG REFERENCES

[@retrocysper3709]

He could also Blast Off! In the garage.

[@dr.faigush1835]

What a handsome and humble guy...

[@imnotcj]

I love his awkwardness. It makes him the coolest man alive.

[@GMasis001]

i wish i could meet him. I just discovered weezer and idk, i feel like i can relate to him... he seems so humble that maybe he will actually be grateful when i tell him how amazing he is...

[@aliveslice]

Well I'm sure you've Across the sea by now. It's been 8 years...

[@wieukk]

Have you met him yet it's been 9 years

[@SomeKiddo]

Have you met him yet it’s been 11 years

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

"Who's your dorm roommate, son?" "Oh, it's just Rivers Cuomo."

[@onetwothreefour162]

Ah yes, 2006, before the internet became as crazy as it is and celebrities could live just a bit more peacefully among us regulars. Those students were so lucky!

[@guyperson9952]

Nice Among us reference

[@snsnshhhs663]

@@guyperson9952 shut up

[@nitaigauranga3849]

I still love you Kurt

[@sizzoro1818]

Nitai Gauranga That theory is so stupid

[@TheReddevil821]

Kurt Cuomo

[@user-xw5qj5fg2p]

We love you Kurt Cuomo

[@mauroivan2062]

????

[@sebastienyu]

Lol

[@nicolesmorejon1410]

“oops I’m sorry” is so cute

[@fam0uslastw0rds37]

is your profile picture michael cera

[@drisyw]

@@fam0uslastw0rds37 PLS 💀

[@brentedisonchristian]

Ummm, so where's the actual interview?

[@Lastotakucearense3]

I like River's I think it's never too late to learn and graduate even if you're a vocalist in a band

[@MyTimelord11]

I came here to figure out if I was pronouncing his last name correctly xD

[@grapespace]

What an awesome dude.

[@therobotdevil2284]

What is the awkwardest body of water? Rivers. Rivers Cuomo.

[@notalleyna]

hes an amazing artist and such a wholesome person i love him

[@clichehuman5801]

HES SO CUTE

[@jamesq5831]

clichehuman say that to Pinkerton rivers

[@Big_C_4205]

Lmao

[@Ashesinferno28]

Yes

[@joekerr9150]

I have to agree, and I'm not even gay.

[@mariahholden2088]

clichehuman yeah oh my god

[@inonze7418]

Rivers is the definition of a legend.

[@marianagzz3291]

2:13 never something more cute than this

[@kimberlykitty3449]

Ikr what a cutie

[@brittonkitten]

RIGHT

[@craigyboy01]

REAL

[@Azyne]

"oops sorry" cutie patootie😭🫶

[@1991stacy]

What a strange interview.

[@DraXgonProductions]

the way he talks reminds me of Garth from Wayne's World

[@jjmah7]

Beverly Hills - probably the worst possible representation of Weezer music lol

[@evee.b.6348]

No hay nada en él que no me parezca lindo

[@DafneMarchesan]

fede018 Si

[@polarwhite4]

Aguante weezer loco 😗😗😗

[@ericbryan113]

Did you know he has a net worth of $30 MILLION?!

[@sizzoro1818]

Eric Bryan not really surprised he does, he’s pretty famous

[@Bob_Lob_Law]

Doesn't really matter lol. Anyone can hit it big these days. 30 million is a good amount, but far greater wealth exists.

[@kianpettersen2400]

legend has it he is still attendig harvard to this day

[@sonicgamer420]

Im not gay but rivers kinda be lookin cute here

[@jamrush123]

I love rivers. That's why I love music. Music describes us, here he is a very shy and (somewhat lonely guy) and i think we could all relate to that. It lets us express ourselves & be who we want to be.:)

[@redfirecracker3]

does anyone know where to find the rest of this?!

[@stop08it]

James Franco will be attending the same university as I am and even though he seems cool, I'd be so excited if there was a chance of bumping into Rivers....in my dorm! He's seems so sweet. I also saw Weezer perform recently and Rivers is so adorably awkward but quite silly on stage. They are still great live and played so many of their old goodies.

[@mikecantreed]

I’m sure this will go well for him!

[@SmartVandelay]

This aged terribly.

[@beefeater2682]

I like rivers so much, he makes me feel less alone!

[@JillianDominique]

HE'S SO AWKWARD WE ARE PERFECT

[@RobotsWithShotguns]

Perfect situation. Not sure if video version or album be there.

[@knarisa]

is the whole interview up here somewhere?

[@andrew49247]

If you get accepted and can't afford to attend Harvard (as well as the other top Ivies, like Yale and, more than the others, Princeton) will generally pay as much as is needed.

[@tommykl]

My personal opinion (not at all objective): Blue>Pinkerton>Maladroit>Green>Make Believe>Hurley>Red>>>>>>>>>>Raditude I'll have to wait a while to fit EWBAITE in there somewhere.

[@stephenboyd8093]

If it wasn't for If You're Wondering If I Want You To, Raditude would be in my top ten worst albums ever.

[@rambles2727]

so were do you put ewbaite

[@dave790]

Maladroit is definitely top 3, good choice! I think Make Believe, especially the second half, is just awful though. A fraction ahead of Rad.

[@wvvw4036]

tommykl EWBAITE ranks low, for sure.

[@KappaTea]

but EWBAITE is really fucking good

[@trollisourbriteeggs6282]

i'm in love with 90s-2000s rivers, send help pls

[@onlyindreams.s]

i think about him every day.. 🤭

[@hummussock]

@@onlyindreams.she’s adorable

[@onlyindreams.s]

@@hummussock 🫡 helpp i can't believe i posted this comment 1 year ago TIME FLIES 😭

[@hummussock]

@@onlyindreams.s hahahah (I’m now having a crisis frfr)

[@pathkeepers]

“I’m old” - finishes glass of milk

[@97Busch]

Very cool, wish it was the whole segment.

[@TheFlyingEpergne]

why does this feel like an interview by the onion

[@KoolThing14]

The ending was hilarious.

[@WrongDog1st]

Really cool man. lol i wonder how many "college flings" he had. cant be a rockstar at a campus without getting intimate with the ladies

[@benjaminordaz1643]

Preston Shealy i know this is old, but do you know what celibacy means??

[@AmigoWonka]

I think maybe he meant as in before his vow of celibacy. During his period at Harvard, Rivers did have some sexual tendencies, and he wrote them down in Pinkerton

[@DrPepper4me15]

Whats the song at 1:40?

[@kellymcphaul2793]

Definitely wrote an essay about this in high school.

[@jenniferwebb677]

Seems like a cool guy, and message never given up no matter how old you are, while following your dreams. ♥️ I have been in and out of school many times like him. I know how he feels.

[@KevinLuper99]

He is so cute-

[@-ciaragrace-]

i love how they put this on abc news

[@sheogoraththemad]

can someone tell me the name of the song at 1:37 ?

[@highskyism]

D. D. Perfect Situation..

[@8448BADMAN]

at 1:38 wats da name of that song

[@626rukus]

Song at 1:40 Perfect Situation

[@blubberfart]

rivers is an awkward beautiful being and i respect that

[@nphilly87]

whats the song at 1:38?

[@chriswatts5891]

nphilly87 perfect situation

[@Clayford27]

Aww very cool news segment. Rivers is amazing. :o) Thanks for posting!

[@americuhh]

hes the greatest man that ever lived(:

[@link12345]

Great song imo I loved red ngl

[@TaekoBored]

I can't believe he went to Harvard, my city is around the corner from it. He's awesome ^_^

[@spandytube]

"Hurley" is actually really good. Red, Raditude, Make Believe are all so-so.

[@mikederusha1183]

I went to see Weezer in San Diego when they opened for No Doubt. As soon as Weezer finished , we left out to the tour busses. Never mind No Doubt. I didn't get to meet Rivers. But I got autograpghs from Brian and Pat. Ohh.. AndPetey X from Rocket from the Crypt was back there too!

[@loganrandall780]

"That is no average song" Continues to play Beverly Hills.

[@bennyandjoon121691]

What does the woman say at the very end when he is asked about his vow of celibacy?

[@Javier23gol]

“Trading pop hooks for books” nice

[@DJSoyBoy]

1:43, I believe he's playing the "superfriend" reprise from songs from the black hole

[@DemarcusQ]

The quietest have a lot to say The loudest say whatever everyone else says

[@GLamoRousCooKie]

He's the greatest INTP representation that ever happened to INTPs.

[@theVanandJackshow]

perfect situation

[@mark9241]

His video with B.O.B. was very very nice!

[@TaekoBored]

I want to meet him!

[@thegay]

the transition between make believe and red

[@DoorsAreSecured]

I laughed out loud at the end. What a guy!

[@JokerTheSLaughter]

@senorjiveturkey Perfect Situation that's my favorite Weezer music vid ;D

[@firebird234569]

yeah, those too, man he makes beautiful music

[@7muffins]

I love this guy!

[@Bigsquatch_ky]

Now at least. Pinkerton though...perfection.

[@losroftheday]

I'm not going to comment in this because I'd probably end up writing a thesis on the epicness of Rivers Cuomo...

[@HydesBadAssChickFan]

I'm so crazy for him, it hurts!

[@JDuBTheAntiHero]

Right you are, Lad. Was just throwing in my two cents.

[@gearhead9122]

hes 40 years old and portrayed as a nerd high-school/college student. how ever i do like weezer, anyways have.

[@mebe]

respect to the interviewer. good taste.

[@smerek84]

he got a Bachelor's degree in English and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 06'.

[@HenryItzNiine]

at 2:06 i walk past that everyday when coming back from school :D. Mabye one day ill see him.

[@James25H]

what does that woman say at the end?

[@captainbadd]

@mirmir25mirmir25 I dunno, he seems pretty laid back compared to Mark Oliver Everett and some others.

[@margaretriley9146]

Rivers, Congratulations on finishing your degree..!! Hope to see you at Boston Calling next month..!! 🎉🎶😊🎶🎉

[@JDuBTheAntiHero]

If I ever do get accepted to an Ivy league school, I will definitely look into doing just that. Finishing up my degree at a Division II school in FL, so Harvard's out.

[@alextryniski8597]

Well, its been over a decade, how's your life now? End up transferring to Harvard in the knick of time?