School of Rock Students Perform "I Want You To Want Me'" by Cheap Trick

School of Rock students perform "I Want You To Want Me" live in studio in Chicago, IL
CAST:
Lead Vocals - Aden
Guitars - Ben & Mat
Bass - Maggie
Drums - Nate
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[@badbiker666]

Oh my ... that bass player has some style! And the drummer is ROCK steady. In fact, all five of these kids fucking nailed this song. I love their version.

[@jeffreyboyer3714]

I was first homing in on the stellar guitar, but soon realized the same thing you note...the bass, the drums, all superb. Vocals too. These kids did an amazing job. Loved it.

[@GrahamDaly-tg6me]

You're not wrong ❤❤❤

[@patnd5c68]

Yup. I think it's great to see the enthusiasm these kids have playing this song which was popular before some of their parents were even born. Cheap Trick didn't do it any better.

[@tomg5304]

I was about to say EXACT same thing. The bass player had a great rock vibe with the perfect shoes!!!!

[@babooll5632]

I absolutely love how naturally animated the bassist is, just being her best self

[@dirkjansen3440]

That would be INSANE !

[@MrBerryK]

This is one of those deceptively simple bass parts that’s absolutely key to getting the feel of this song right, and she NAILS it!

[@craigvincent8344]

@@MrBerryK Yup. I was watching this and thinking what a rock-solid rhythm section that was.

[@zymmer4]

She is letting it out.

[@OriginalAnonymous1]

Every band member was totally rocking it.......but then the bass player is just enough over the edge to steal the whole show.

[@randomDIYguy-k4r]

I love the bassist's whole body rhythm. She's 100% in the song.

[@obieknol5275]

That bass player……I love her ….she is breathing music…guitar solo was spot on…..brilliantly done everybody …

[@ravenbishop5232]

Bass player looks and moves awesomely

[@epistte]

That bass is thundering like a freight train.

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

Yeah, she's definitely feelin' it! 😁👍

[@terryandrews7271]

I also am 70 years old , These young people are great. They know how to rock☮☮☮

[@clausbuhlsrensen602]

I have the same age. What a party we will be having in the old folks home

[@sabinepfeifer4585]

​@@clausbuhlsrensen602super Kommentar 😂😂😂

[@Charles-y7n7r]

That girl has a sultry, soulful, beautiful, down home voice!!😮🤩 Good lord!!

[@MarcG7424]

The bassist and drummer are locked in the pocket I love it

[@djm4457]

I'll say they are! The groove here is tight!

[@oldrockr1557]

Bun E Carlos would love the drums... But the bass player stole the show for me!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

The lead guitarist has a GREAT tone in this cut. the whole band is really tight too. excellent job.

[@adreenalize]

Agree. But lower yr guitar, you can't "rock" with the guitar in that position..😉 that's my advice to the kid!

[@RivetGardener]

These kids nailed a classic in a cleaner, smoother way, yet keeping in all the greatness of the original. Big yay to them all for doing that, so well done!

[@thelonerick2344]

Stayed true to the original song very well.

[@boc7640]

yeah !! great !! i think 2 members of the regrettes have been students here !! ( ??)

[@markbowman7420]

Her singing was subpar

[@polar315]

Great work all the way around!

[@DMSProduktions]

@@markbowman7420 and yours is BETTER?

[@robertthomas4938]

She did it again. Awesome talent running School of Rock.

[@eswift8318]

That's the voice of a rocker. Hope you're still out there four years later.

[@ricko2486]

The girl on bass (Maggie) played on SoR's version of Bohemian Rhapsody and she looked rather sedate/laid back, but on this Cheap Trick tune she looks like she is in rock and roll heaven. I hope that this whole group finds a place where they can enjoy playing like they do in this video because music is always in need of fresh blood and fresh ideas.

[@eugenefromaustralia4644]

70 years old and so so happy that the rock energy is still being carried on through our future generations. Talent is a gift but you have to work hard to harness and grow with it. Keep kicking arse, love it.

[@KPrimeau1]

I envy you... You lived it....

[@jimthomson2684]

Well said sir.

[@ricko2486]

I'm 68 and from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and I totally agree, these kids are amazing. If you haven't seen their version of Bohemian Rhapsody you absolutely must, it was the first "School of Rock" video that I saw and it brought me to tears...actually I was laughing and crying because it was THAT good, it starts out slow just give them time to start kicking it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnmuZZaenreDqtU

[@augvoorde2]

67. Same here.

[@aa-ron7355]

55. Long live Cheap Trick at Budokan !!!

[@lancomedic]

I could watch that bass player all day. She really steals the show.

[@roymontero4066]

Fred Flintstone buddy sounds like a creep lol

[@plamenpetrov2014]

He is not, you are.

[@jettfan64]

Same. Looks like she is having a blast

[@Leirix61]

The singer is much more impressive. She's really good.

[@midnightrider715]

YABBA DABBA DOO !!

[@FlamesCagney]

Love the bass player's moves. You Go.

[@LoneTinaja]

These kids were some of the School of Rock AllStars in 2019. The website says that students audition for the AllStar program, and each year less than 1 percent of School of Rock students are selected to represent the school as AllStars. Congrats Kiddos!

[@gwillard19]

My faith in the preservation of rock n roll has been restored. These kids rocked it!

[@KPrimeau1]

Right... Rocked it, they're kids....

[@pteromalid]

The bassist's checkered sneakers did not go unnoticed. Nice homage.

[@KeithOutWest]

Needed to flick some picks at the camera though.

[@christopherdorsey7804]

Sweet vans

[@AaronJZY]

Great observation!

[@stevewright2972]

Agreed !

[@PalpatineRox]

So did the singer's eye liner

[@Occuria1]

The lead guitar is on freakin' point!

[@beeallen-hine1421]

Love how animated all the players are . Girl on the bass is terrific

[@john03063]

Great cans too....

[@RudyJayTravels]

The kids are minors john.

[@corydriver7634]

@@RudyJayTravels I was hoping he meant Vans-as in the sneakers she’s was wearing.

[@paulbrown7064]

These kids aren't just putting on a peformance . . . they are DIGGIN' IT! Really gettin' into it.

[@thepoolmaster6821]

Aden Black is very talented... I like watching her perform with so much energy. She also plays keyboard and guitar on her fb videos!!! Bass guitar was really feeling the music.... Talent all around!!!

[@chetburnes3776]

Is this the young lady who played keys on Final Countdown?

[@DJEastwood24]

I love a bass player with a groove on. Go Maggie!

[@djm4457]

What a groove! So tight! I've lost count of how many times I've watched this stellar track! Her vocals are out of sight!

[@BlacklightPosterboys]

I’m impressed that the drummer is actually playing the kick snare pattern correctly during the verses. Not a lot of drummers get that right.

[@vincemarshall9520]

It makes me smile when watching talented young people play songs of my youth. Good music is timeless and is very refreshing to see a new generation appreciate these songs enough to not only play them, but play them very well.

[@fredbond2429]

Vince Marshall ...I feel the same way,awesome

[@paulgrey8028]

Exactly Vince. Love the joy that they bring. Rock will live on forever!

[@LieorDie24]

So true Musik of today hasnt got the same spirit like the Musik of the past

[@tripwarren]

you guys rock. i'm 67. you tube is great to be able to see stuff like this. reminds me of when i was your age. I played in some awesome bands. The young man on lead guitar has very advanced techique and nuance for his age. All of you have great influence and teachers. enjoy! Remember!

[@UncleDoug]

Nicely done. The young fellow on lead guitar is very, very talented.

[@bensuyat9594]

Thank you, Uncle Doug!

[@UncleDoug]

@@bensuyat9594 Hey, Ben :) Keep up the good work and a great career awaits. If you ever need any vintage amp repair, let me know ;)

[@RohanGillett]

I love the original but I love this version too! And my neighbor loves it too. Every time I play it, they put a brick through my window to hear it better.

[@ronsmulevici7208]

HA ! good one.

[@andrewshaw1525]

😂

[@mikejohn0088]

Damn....you got pal...laughed my ass off on that one!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

😆😮

[@ericdellinger6260]

And I thought it was because my neighbor didn’t like Cheap Trick! Glad you cleared that up for me, I’ll play it twice as loud for them next time! 😅

[@richchung]

Aden's voice for this song is perfect! Great job!

[@lonewolf5903]

Been around since the 50s & 60s ! & These young experts are ALWAYS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR !! ROCK ON YOUNG BLOODS !!!! most excellent!!

[@daleg5344]

her voice is awesome.

[@me-st7pj]

I am in my 60"s and these kids are killing it, headphones on volume cranked...............

[@reddleman7978]

Late 60s and enjoying this!

[@mikejohn0088]

She means it! You can't fake that.

[@glennvage]

highest compliment i could pay...that bass players got a bit of a tina weymouth vibe!!!!!!!!!!

[@adreenalize]

The girl singing... I do believe her! Brilliant!

[@rossandrew180]

The energy these very talented young musicians puts this into rock perspective!

[@adrianlindsay3194]

The drummer "Nate's" grin is priceless! Well done all! Shout out to the lead singer "Aden" too she was wicked. Tricky song to sing and she nailed it!

[@jimthomson2684]

That grin comes from the confidence of knowing that he and the rest of the band are absolutley nailing it !

[@pdbordelon]

Ive been a Cheap Trick fan for over 40 years and a guitar player and I can tell you these young people NAILED it! Everyone sounded professional but also full of mojo...just like Cheap Trick!

[@PatrickLacy]

I've been watching these kids play for years. They're always having a blast! Most notably the bass player!

[@Nothin-but-the-blues]

This cover is not a cheap trick. It sounds great and you can hear the power and the passion of the band! They nailed it!

[@henrylee8510]

Next generation of rockers, go get em. From a 54 year old rocker. Love how the girls are so expressive!

[@daviddemar8749]

Someone should send this to CT . Robin , Rick , tom , daxx and Bun will be blown away. Great cover , young rockers! 🎼🎵🎶🎶🎵🎸🥁 back here again in March of 2022. Im still damn impressed. Kudos and bravos to everyone. Keep rocking guys and gals.

[@bettymckinley8063]

When the young people of today cover the classic rock hits of yesterday, you know the music of my day resonates. Classic rock 'n roll will live on after I'm gone. Thanks, School of Rock, for keeping this great music alive!

[@navairdavea6]

The girl on Bass is really in to it. They are doing the song justice!

[@tarablack6645]

Wish people could realize these kids range from 14-18 years old and most are 16. What were you doing at 16? They are killing it!

[@tonydacruz2667]

the bass player steals the show!! she rocks!!!

[@paulbrown7064]

They ALL rock! Those folks are TIGHT!

[@63striker]

@@paulbrown7064 drummer looks like he's really enjoying this

[@paulbrown7064]

@@63striker Oh HELL, they're ALL havin' an absolute BLAST from the looks of it.

[@Shingen036]

I love that this project is true to the original composition. You can tell that they studied the original song and performed it perfectly.

[@davidbryant5934]

4yrs later and i still crank it up ...AWESOME JOB

[@robrod8329]

great to see todays youth getting to experience yesterdays masterpieces thru their own interpretations

[@sonylivingroom3444]

School of Rock kids are usually talented. But they kind of seem thrown together, these guys play like a band, and know how to move when playing. I want to play with this group! BRAVO.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

My god. You had my attention from the first deliciously smooth guitar note which filled the room in 1 second. But my hats off to all of you guys. The singer has a seducing quality with her voice, it fits the song like a glove.

[@gerryleb8575]

Of all the vocalists to come out of this school, Aden seems to be the class. Let it all hang out, Aden!

[@OriginalWhiteDevil]

This makes me so happy to see young people making music.

[@josoap8781]

Bloody hell, fantastic performance. Let’s not forget the sound engineers too - superb job.

[@kendallparish5611]

I love the fact that every note played or sung is a live human being who is in the moment. There is nothing better than making your own music. Anyone can play a recording. Being in there live is orders of magnitude more fulfilling. that's the whole point of School of Rock.

[@2PopRonB]

Rick should be flattered. He's no easy guitarist to copy and this kid nailed all of the lead parts. Wow!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

I agree. The lead player was terrific ... as was Rick.

[@stevewright2972]

I always imagine Rick crashing this video with his signature ball cap, sweater, and bow tie

[@daveshultz3718]

Lead guitarist needed saddle shoes!

[@markho12]

Yep, this kids got it down!

[@sspaay]

I think Rick, Robin, Bunn E. and Toma would all be proud.

[@LK-rm9mh]

Ive watched this every day for 6 weeks. It moves me each time

[@smoorej]

Can someone please tell me why this doesn't have millions of views? I mean I was a teenager in the sixties and I have seen a lot of rock and roll and this performance is absolutely perfect. It's insane how good these folks are. All of them. They are so tight it's as if they've been together for years. There isn't a note out of place, their timing is perfect, not a single slip up anywhere. The lead singer has a beautiful alto voice that shines in this song, the guitarists are absolutely crazy good, the drums are spot on and the bass player is basically from another planet. I would gladly pay money to see this group perform, anytime, anywhere. I don't know how School of Rock works but whatever they are doing it is working. Each of you should continue in music; don't get distracted, don't become accountants or coders or go work for Google. The world is a much better place with you as musicians.

[@sidstewart7399]

Because it's a bit of a dull rock by numbers pop tune

[@mr00ks]

I will tell you why. The girls vocals not good at all very dry and this is not a female song eather

[@djm4457]

I agree with you totally! This is a fantastic performance!

[@CreekyGuy]

Stewart Johnson - This is a reply, instead of a separate comment, because you pretty much said it all. The very last phrase, where the vocalist intoned 8th's - then the lead joined her during the 7th -- that was as good as it can be done.

[@aleksanderkac1494]

@@sidstewart7399, well, Cheap trick is that kind of a band, whose songs can maybe sound a bit simple, but they are certainly not.

[@billvs6505]

Drummer can't stop smiling - love it!

[@georgeprince8585]

Absolutely loved the energy of the rhythm section. That bass player leaning in and pushing that beat. Just wonderful.

[@ralphgreenblattsmusicchann3183]

Killer lead vocals. Great job all of you!

[@leonardking84]

Lead guitar was great.

[@Rommy-1000]

agree

[@DesrochersBob]

Rock n roll is still alive! GREAT job!

[@roberttooth360]

These guy's are top notch. What a treat to listen to.

[@roberthill6150]

This is the best one of these School of Rock vids I have seen so far. A three minute rocker like this song is perfect for a student group. The rhythm section cooks and carries a great tempo.

[@mikedietrich8356]

I just love watching the younger generation rocking out to classics like this, and they nailed it. I could watch them all day.

[@bartalone]

they kept true to the soul of this banger from almost 50 years ago - love it

[@richardramjohn2943]

Kudos to this kids for helping to keep this gem alive..☺

[@bobhillstrom4915]

I am 73 and 90 miles from Rockford where Cheap Trick was from. Saw them a lot and it is very cool to see young people rock out with this song. Her voice is great!!

[@GDTRFBBB]

Best cover of this classic rocker on youtube! The Vocals are awesome. The Bass Player is addictive and the guitars have the groove and the riffs down pat.

[@meohmy7086]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Best cover ever!

[@quickdeuce]

Ben and Matt KILLED it!! All of the kids did WOW,, but the lead guitar really jumped out there for me.

[@bruceink9]

Further confirmation that rock should be taught at all schools. A+!

[@bretthibbs6083]

school of rock is legit they know how to teach kids to play music these kids that did the song was awesome

[@vglaviano123]

Aden is very simply a natural performer. Excellent work.....rock on!

[@freddiemesquit9746]

I'm an old man (75) and what I like about these kids is they are having a ball with music, and they are playing music with a melody (fancy that!) Plus, a great beat for dancing. (Do kids still dance these days?)

[@freethinkersaredangerous1524]

Freddie Mesquit Mostly provocative dancing that I’ve seen. No twist or potato. You’ve got almost 20 years on me. You have lived through 2 of the best decades in music in my opinion (50’s and 60’s). An absolute footprint of decades to come. The 70’s were very cool too

[@burtreynolds2969]

Kids are so lazy and have such short attention spans these days that they might dance for about , maybe 15 seconds and then they'll stop and whip out their devices and stare mindlessly at them for about an hour.

[@burtreynolds2969]

@Alanna Figliozzi I'm not just looking at one kid who's addicted to their phone. It's pretty much a fact. Most kids are addicted and can't be away from their phones for more than 10 minutes. I see it everyday. I went to see the movie 'It" a couple weeks ago. The theater was mainly empty. And in comes about 12 teens. It was bad enough that they wouldn't shut up and talked pretty much through the whole movie, but what was worse, was everyone of them had their phones out. Using them. It was pretty distracting and annoying as shit. Keep listening to those bands though. You have good taste in music :)

[@MuffinDaMoose]

@@burtreynolds2969I’m 13 and all the kids I see are very addicted, I see some one their phone in class, but being on your phone during the theaters is just something else, I don’t know why they can’t just watch the movie, glad to say I don’t have a phone, though sometimes I want one

[@PowellPhD]

Coolest kid on the block? Hands down, the bass player. All of the musicians and vocalists are amazing, but that bass player is just plain cool.

[@escapefelicity2913]

you know what they say about bass players ***** but this is a family show

[@sidgysoho1960]

Ya, I came here from " California Dreamin' " and made up my mind I gotta gush. Not only did Aden ( lead ) range it properly she put the same gusto ( spirit ) Cheap Trick did in oh so many of their live performances. And as with Cali Dream, the studio mixing is superb. The axes and the accompanying artists are spot on and drums has something to groove about. I am 1 happy old Dude who is ecstatic the former masterpieces are being re-mastered by a group of folks that appreciate making it heard all over again. In some cases the way is should have been. Captured with the latest tech.

[@jesusanibalespindola]

I love the energy from both the singer and the bassist. These movements are showing how they feel the music

[@reedr7142]

Why can't School of Rock kids perform at the Super Bowl?

[@djm4457]

Great idea!!!! 😊😊👍👍

[@masterblaster3914]

TRUTH!!!😊

[@brenttaylor7856]

Fantastic idea 👍😊 some real musicians performing with real love of their gift, instead of those God awful narcissistic spoiled brats we call "stars" looking to increase their bank account.. great idea 👍

[@billshun3963]

I will watch definitely!

[@davidl570]

They can't because that would make too much sense!

[@kenmasten4874]

School of Rock is awesome Hail Hail Rock and Roll.

[@KuvDabGib]

The lead singer ... man.. she is on the spot! hats off!

[@mikejohn0088]

I want her to want me...but I'm too mature now to have her accept me.

[@Mike-Twins-lover-d2h]

She's cuter than a bed bug.@@mikejohn0088

[@WayneFulton-b8y]

She's awsome

[@MuffinDaMoose]

@@mikejohn0088she’s a minor

[@paul-x8i]

Guitarist, bassist, and drummer are great!

[@oldrockr1557]

Maggie is a BEAST on Bass... Really gets into the music..Fun to watch!!

[@josephcharrier5514]

Love the Bass Player , she is very energetic !!

[@johnhannah8116]

I saw this maybe a year ago and keep coming back to it. They really did the song justice. Not to insult Cheap Trick, but I think this bunch does the song full justice.

[@billwilkinson4012]

Great band, vocals brill all of them so tight and together. Bassist really rocks, she is so into it. Applause to you all.

[@rayellebishop8168]

Did you notice her shoes?

[@KevinBReynolds]

Babies are rockin' it. Well done.

[@blackls400]

You ROCK, seriously good stuff !!! The lead singer belted it to the max without screaming, great voice control, rare today when so many people seem to make fortunes without any concept of how to actually sing

[@cybyz8283]

It's good to see some young people find and play some real heartfelt rock

[@mitch13nz]

I love that you're playing classic rock... and doing it justice too! Well done.

[@Cadfael007]

I was the age of these excellent musicians when I danced to this song! So glad our music didn't die!

[@BillRehbock]

Another great School of Rock performance. The bassist's checkered shoes were a perfect touch and it added to the vibe.

[@GrahamDaly-tg6me]

Keep pumping out these rockers kids❤❤❤

[@gonzaloach1829]

Great performance by all of them. The girl singing......just amazing. I love her voice. Guitar and bass, uauuuuuuu!!! No words to describe. They made me feel a teenager again

[@jocko_]

I have watched this video a dozen times. Just outstanding and the vocalist is awesome.

[@trevorscott4145]

So brilliant, some of the most talented young people I have heard in a long time. Bringing new life to our music.

[@palmerlp]

I’m 117 years old and this is the best cover I’ve ever seen.