Tenacious D - Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage | LIVE Performance | SiriusXM

[@mrbensvoicebox]

JB's vocal control is laser precise, it's beautiful. Kyle's whistle is haunting and harrowing. These two, as highly rated as they be, are still highly underrated.

[@Merc_0158E7]

Yeah, I saw a live version of them doing "More than Words" and the crowd was laughing when they'd harmonize. Almost as though the crowd expected them to botch it but when they did it better it was funny... sorta like weezer doin Africa. I laughed because i expected him to make fun but they improved it technically. Cracked me up! This one wasn't intended to be funny, it's more of a tragedy yet people still laugh. This one may prove out, over time, to be TD's defining song. It's their roots.

[@mrbensvoicebox]

@@Merc_0158E7 word

[@WickedSpade]

Literally.. about to cry for Kyle. He deserves everything Jack does and it makes me like Jack more that he has stuck by him for so long. These two are legends.

[@BrianDonaldson6352]

I agree 100%. First time I saw this, I did cry. Definitely can feel the emotion. Greatest band in the history of the world… the best there ever was or will be!

[@brianm2881]

Love Kyle in Tenacious D, but even Kyle has admitted that Jack is a force of nature. He was always going to be a star whereas Kyle's role was more as a supporting guy and character actor. You need both kinds to make it all work.

[@Flunkadunk4369]

Well said. Period

[@garconvoute3024]

To have been Jack, to have been Rage

[@kstonurai9350]

Rage Kage is the perfect sidekick

[@cleelub]

the whistling while playing those chords...pure perfection..goosebumps everytime

[@HIGHapple5615]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@ApfelJohannisbeere]

As soon as that whistling begun I had goosebumps!

[@shoe_gaze]

@@HIGHapple5615 cmon apple u got a little more juice in u. agree some more!!!

[@bradw3869]

This is a masterpiece, almost better than the album version.

[@kevinsalazar6744]

Million times better than the album version

[@deimos84SK]

It's one of the few bands, whose live versions are better almost every time.

[@mtb3242]

@@kevinsalazar6744 10000 millions times!

[@cwfusto]

I wish is could find this version in downloadable format.

[@WavesofJava]

@@kevinsalazar6744 Jack’s voice, yes. wish Kyle would’ve played his recorder tho.

[@NoddyNuff]

Unironically the most beautiful song the D has written. Pure friendship.

[@averagegatsby]

Kyle Gas does not get enough credit for being a really good guitar player.

[@MarcoPo7o]

One day, they will make a Tribute about it, because they have forgotten the actual song.

[@wtfdoesthatmean2876]

now its unironically true :( What will happen to my tattoos

[@kehanidulcifies9560]

​@@wtfdoesthatmean2876don't worry... the D will RISE AGAIN!!!

[@CharlesA24]

certainly in MY top 3

[@ChristianKermath]

This is what Tribute was about. This is the greatest song in the world

[@stanknugget]

You’re wrong. It’s about Stairway to Heaven.

[@bryn_hh]

@@stanknugget In the D timeline, it's actually about Beelzeboss, as self-titled and POD albums tell the same story, but POD is present-tense and self-titled is re-telling it and reflecting back. After defeating the devil, they can't remember what they played, so they wrote Tribute instead and wrote self-titled after using the Bong Of Destiny. Then Fenix is the partially fictional, partially real (Ballad of Hollywood Jack, Rise, 39) sequel.

[@uninconformemas]

Epic comment.

[@stanknugget]

@@bryn_hh You’re wrong. Obviously, you haven’t watched their HBO show, which predates the movie by YEARS.

[@Jar3d_YT]

​@@stanknugget JB said it was inspired by One - Metallica

[@AguNorris]

KG's whistling was pure gold, seriously speaking.

[@rosea9737]

02:24 🎵🎶🎶

[@happyflowytb2832]

what about simon and garfunkel?

[@LLM1987]

How can Jack make a troubled situation so harmonious, I feel for them. And admire their friendship. Much love.

[@Rickles]

Tenacious D did what most guys struggle with and turned vulnerability into strength. We don't deserve them.

[@dakineprotoss]

the mushrooms level out the plane

[@erikkosir5870]

Honestly Jack’s voice is in the same rank as some of the best vocalist that where. Yes, he singing and his stage presence looks funny but all in all voice of an angel and roar of a lion!

[@Monstahpanda]

Only a few artists are as good as those 2 live - watched them in germany when they played before metallica on the crowd isle that was actually reserved for metallica… people later left and forgot that metallica played at all 😏

[@Tyler_Dahlin]

Well his voice is fucking powerful

[@paparoo9924]

​@@Tyler_Dahlin he does not need a microphone

[@n3uro42]

I think it is for the same reason Danny Kaye is never thought of as a dancer. Yes he is very, very good but because he is a comedic actor it doesn't get the same respect.

[@facelessce]

I’ve said it once before and I’ll say it again “the best music duo in history”

[@joopdevliegers]

art & garfunkel can suck it.

[@hamburgerdog25]

They defeated the devil with their music. They are the greatest duo of all time

[@KostasKarageorgiou]

@@hamburgerdog25 nay! They are but men! Rock!🤘🏻😜

[@n3uro42]

@@hamburgerdog25 Gotta agree with him. Between KGs strumming and Jaybels falsetto. Devil did not stand a chance.

[@hamburgerdog25]

@@KostasKarageorgiou *_AAAAAAHH-AAAHH-A-AH-A-AHHH_*

[@cf8802]

The way Kyle just plays the guitar the whole time effortless... and how Jables syncs is... art.

[@strangefruit42]

One of my very favorite songs. The honesty about their darkest hour combined with this fantastic musicianship is one of the reasons, why I love these guys sooo much.

[@JesseOsher]

People are fooled thinking these guys are a “comedy band”…NOPE they are 💯 LEGIT talent. Incredible harmony, KG is one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of all time. Yes I said it. Prove me wrong

[@us420vrgamers]

💯

[@joshuabaker1288]

Your NOT WRONG...K. GAS'S AWESOME!!

[@joshuabaker1288]

Awesome LYRICS

[@NamesRango]

Said very well, legendary band

[@michalfromhikingisgood3705]

Amen

[@spercwolf2985]

Kyle's guitar skills and Jack's voice, a perfect and fantastic combination 🤘😎

[@kerwynwilliams]

With or without the comedic elements these guys are musically genius. Such a masterful display of creative confidence & lyrical freedom… *and Jack is one of the best vocalists that any genre has ever seen.*

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

They are unique. There's no band like them.

[@WeCareAlot4693]

Guess this turned out to be more real than I thought.

[@inplfw]

This is the only Tenacious D song I've been able to listen to since.

[@desmondvanecko2343]

Bro this is my favorite tenacious d song I’m so glad they played it live again

[@myjizzureye]

Talent like this requires years of hard work. These guys deserve everything and more.

[@stanknugget]

Everything? Even pain and suffering?

[@myjizzureye]

@Stank Nugget Well, I can tell you this, the way your father toys with my heart causes me pain and suffering.

[@stanknugget]

@@myjizzureye My father has been nothing but a gentleman to you, you devil worshipper.

[@myjizzureye]

@@stanknugget A gentleman would spoon me afterwards.

[@pairashootpants5373]

I really love the chord progression in this song, it gets stuck in my head everytime!

[@nickgvaccaro]

THE LION WILL ROAR ONCE AGAIN. I hope that this song someday becomes as well known as it deserves to be.

[@gb7629]

This song hits differently when performed by these weathered distinguished looking gentlemen. The song ages like a fine wine does, but instead of time making it better, its each and every additional pound, each and every grey hair, and each and every renewal of their reading glasses. You guys are awesome.

[@itdobemikey]

Came for the laughter, stayed for tears.

[@rhapsodyinglue8758]

Yeah wtf right?

[@CalebNathanaelNettles]

The guitar tone on this is better than the studio version

[@xD3adKl0wnx]

That Bowser money paid for some sweet new Martins ;)

[@BrettlyCS]

That whistle!

[@bizona.3387]

I think this live version is even better than the original recording. Jack's vocal range is insane

[@benreinstein737]

RIP D. Hollywood Jack abandoned Rage Kage in the broiling valley below

[@gregreynard1285]

I’m really hoping JB is publicly throwing Kage under the bus while privately taking care of him until it all settles down. Kage made a dumb joke and it blew up. He apologized profusely. Hopefully the public’s attention span will prove to be as short as it always is.

[@philkasafir.]

This whole thing is just insane. 😢 ​@gregreynard1285

[@otnoirhc]

@@gregreynard1285Still sad to see Jack doing all this now, he is a slave to Hollywood.

[@snoookie456]

@@otnoirhc it's not fair to say Jack, the actual human being, is doing all this when we're fully aware of how toxic and corporately dystopian Hollywood is I'm sure behind the curtains it's a totally different story from what we're actually seeing

[@otnoirhc]

@@ZZerkZZerk comedians should not make jokes? Snowflake.

[@vlogvdon]

geez i love hearing the d in acoustic versions

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

Please come to South Africa Tenacious D! Please

[@blasphemy1019]

Literally the most underrated pair of musicians so good

[@ba55bar]

eh? The D are massively rated

[@Gizeon]

That's some impressive rage/sorrow whistling.

[@rosea9737]

02:24 📯🤘

[@sedrickzelsnack3764]

These guys are mesmerizing to watch after all these years

[@sarutan8san]

"nothing and no one could harm the old rage cage again" made me cry, I've never heard such comforting statement ever. its definitely comforting to cage.

[@TomicaCZ]

Is it just me or is this live performance better than the studio version? :D JB's voice is getting better and better! Only thing I'm missing is the flute solo, but KG would need 4 hands for that I guess. But he nailed it with the whistling like a cham! F***ing briliant!

[@ryankline2842]

Been listening to these guys for decades. Always a classic

[@tebo4681]

The word "tenacious" is not for naught n the name of this band. Dear Rage Kage, we love you. Please rage as much as necessary, but not too much. Without your rage we wouldn't know and appreciate and love you. You are marvellous.

[@JTD33]

This is perhaps the *actual* greatest song in the world

[@el_chief_dannyboy]

I dig how they always use acoustic guitars. They always sound warm, crisp, and clean.

[@L0rdTobithegreat]

This is SUCH an under appreciated Song my Top 3 up there with WonderBoy!!!!!

[@Wacko40k]

The fact that kg is the best acoustic guitarist in metal and jables has the greatest vocals in metal make me happy every day I'm alive

[@jakebell5707]

I’ve probably listened to this 1000 times since it’s came out incredible work boys!

[@MrDilkington15]

Tenacious D make me laugh make me feel as if im in a battle and make me cry thats how good a band they are that insanely popular actor jack black as a musician is underrated lmfao

[@OllBetsy]

these gentlemen truly don't get enough credit for their musical talents

[@PezQ84]

This song gives me the chills everytime 👌🏻 love it!

[@Glowstick48]

It makes me immensely happy to See Kyle and the D getting the recognition they deserve he’s been their all along aside his best friend but had severely been overlooked he’s had a few rolls here and their like Shallow Hal as supporting characters but I’m happy that Tenacious D is slowly becoming a household name

[@wimsan72]

Every morning when I wake up I have a song in my head, And this song is on my mind now for severly weeks. Best song I´ve ever heard in years. It´s perfomed from the soul with the 2 best musicians ever

[@stogiewankenobie9537]

Kyle is such a great guitarist. So underrated

[@jakubhyndrich3314]

IT IS A REAL STORY NOW 😢😢😢😢

[@AguNorris]

WE WANT MORE, THIS AINT ENOUGH

[@paulthompkins4150]

Can we all just take a moment and salute Jack Black as one of the greatest voices of this or any other generation. There's not an octave or note he can't hit.

[@mother_spooky]

Justice for KG

[@braydancoe3390]

when the rage whistles i cried soo hard. waaaaa

[@braydancoe3390]

shame on you hollywood jack

[@ledjon]

I love how many origin songs these dudes have written lol.

[@stanknugget]

Yeah, but this isn’t one.

[@B-Killin]

@@stanknugget yeah, this song is really about Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Cage.

[@strange.277]

@@stanknugget why are you on every comment lmaoooo

[@stanknugget]

@@strange.277 Because I have a lot of truth to spread.

[@strange.277]

@@stanknugget I think you just spend your free time, which is a lot, trolling

[@michael-to7rn]

Been listening and watching tenacious d for a long time 🎉

[@Ash_Hudson]

I wanna see more of Tenacious D doing this shit

[@blaze6sixx9ine92]

The acoustic in this is so beautiful

[@ericchevy67]

Jack talking like Johny Cash at the start, I love it! Every aspect of Jack's presence is absolute gold! BUT yes, Kyle deserves just as much, he completes Jack!

[@filipenunes9652]

They are legendary! Still remember the first time I heard them, thought to myself:” what the hell am I listening to?” ! It’s genius!!

[@joebuddha970]

Thank you Mr. Black! Thank you for making music and making me feel like a rockstar. I've been singing your songs and lyrics for as long as I can remember. You've been a huge part of my life and I thank you for that. Keep doing what you do.

[@JesusOfPaign]

I remember when this album dropped, I think I was 16 or 17? Between this track and Roadie, I was really hit like “whoa, turns out comedy is a million times more effective when you contrast it with earnest and heartfelt emotion”

[@eduardo.9619]

This is the ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Cage Nothing could stop them when Jables and Rage hit the stage and Hollywood Jack hit the big time and when to make movies Rage Kage was left far behind in the dust of his dreams And he grumbled and growled and watched Hollywood Jack on Jay Leno He bellowed and said he'd be nothing without help from Kage he burned up the photos of Jables and Kage doing mushrooms "Fuck him, I don't need no Hollywood jack anyway" So Hollywood Jack lived up high on a hill in a bubble and Rage Kage live deep in the broiling valley below Yes, the rage Kage bubbled with rage He looked at the ground and he looked on the stage The lava was throwing and boiling inside the old Kage As Hollywood Jack climbed the ladder of stardom before him He watched as his indie credentials flew right out the door He'd make millions and then he'd go out and he'd make even more millions He'd screened KG's calls and snorked coke of the ass of a whore No one respected him They just rejected him No one would represent Kage Left on the streets of his dreams He'd would cry, and he'd rage for the stage Ahahaaa Then Hollywood Jack got a message that Kage was in trouble They send Kage away cause he had gone completely insane So Hollywood Jack jumped upon a jetplane and flew all that night through the rain To be with his friend to see what remained of his brain Then Hollywood Jack told the doctors: You got to retrieve him! You've got the technoligy, use the techniques of your trade He grabbed the Lapelles and he screamed "BY GOD YOU MUST SAVE HIM!" Because Rage Kage and I can't you see that were one and the same! Aaaah! RAGE KAGE! OH RAGE KAGE! There'd be magic inside that old name And you know that you know That you're going completely insane Oh the Rage Kage! Oh the Rage Kage! All the line we rolled once again And you know Yes you know That you're going completely insane Nothing and no one could harm the old Rage Kage again, Nothing and no one could harm the old Rage Kage again, Nothing and no one could harm the old Rage Kage again, Nothing and no one could harm the old Rage Kage again, Nothing and no one could harm the old Rage Kage again, Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage were out once again.

[@oscarrodrigo1846]

Thanks brother

[@craiglambert7563]

"He'd screened KG's calls and snorked coke of the ass of a whore" it's "partied with Sza Sza Gabor" no mention of coke snorting @@oscarrodrigo1846

[@kj3937]

Imma tell my kids this was the greatest band of all time

[@joshwhorley8148]

No. They are only a tribute

[@amembrane]

It's Tenacious D time!

[@Sasquatch27]

F yeah! Long live the D 🤘

[@mandiepandie]

Fvck yeah!

[@bbgirlmilk]

This song literally almost brings me to fucking tears and reminds me of my best friend

[@darrelthomas6449]

Pure Class!!! Their best performance ever. Such an underrated duo.....

[@dakineprotoss]

their live shows are insanely good, this is a great live performance, but their full concerts are off the fucking chain

[@Smackattackk]

man....Kage looking so emotional during this performance. it's like he's in a trance or something. very deep song one of my favs from the greatest band in the world.

[@HashbeanSC2]

that's gotta be an emotional song for them to play

[@matthewforce7695]

Why?

[@strangefruit42]

@@matthewforce7695 Because the story they're telling is true. It really happened, and it made them redefine their friendship.

[@LadywatchingByrd]

I fell a bit listening.

[@stanknugget]

It’s a comedy song. lol.

[@nasatas1351]

@@stanknugget They're comedy musicians, it doesn't mean all of what they do is comedy or that their music is laughable, they make music, but they know how to be humorous about it. Comedy it's a genre that uses laughter to tell a story, but that story can be sad and real too.

[@blaze6sixx9ine92]

This was epic. Jack has a brilliant and majestic voice as well as KGs playing

[@ArunaUtd]

Still my fav D song, you can tell this one really means a lot to both of them.

[@mmangobros]

he made a whistle of a thousand words, it gives me a tear.

[@ZitiPatrol]

Jack's voice is extremely good in any genre of music or movie. Kyle's guitar playing though... Woo!

[@CiofinhoHD]

this is my favorite D song

[@OllBetsy]

legit tears... true?? you guys make the music my brain likes to hear, stories, twists, emotion. these boys made of straight epicasy

[@BigHush]

Wish this cut was available to stream/download. So much more real than the album version. 🔥

[@squeedum4893]

Their most honest song.

[@GoranZec]

That would be Tribute

[@YeahWhateva]

"I fucking love this band! They are the best band ever, PERIOD!!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, Tenacious D!"

[@Camerooonify]

Favourite song on the album!!! Always wanted to hear it live! Desperately hope they play it live in London this summer!

[@joet6434]

Whistle solo from the Rage Cage🤘

[@ArunaUtd]

Actually so impressive!

[@slagent]

Folk rock is alive and well!

[@JohnnyChimpo907]

I got fucking chills watching this. Rage on Kage… Rage on… ✊🏻🥺🔥

[@RonnieWilkerson-ku5gg]

How does this not have millions of views. This is the Thier best performance!

[@schuylerbuffington1646]

My favorite part is where Jack held the guitar. I felt that in my soul.

[@JV-df9em]

Shh

[@ChefFandangle]

Beautiful rendition, and a great song

[@phate2004]

Jack's solo at the end. Just Wow!

[@radosawbalicki2025]

That's a brilliant musicians! Really you can see the greatness... and music harmony in their music!

[@violettmusician862]

Im so glad you found each other :)

[@haha-windows11laptopgo-brrrrrr]

Honestly the most amazing band I've ever seen live!!!!!!!! If you get the chance to see them totally go for it! I'll definitely see them again if they come back to the UK!

[@johngallagher9919]

I’m gonna make a bold statement seeing as The D has an endless number of greatest songs but….. This is the most Beautiful and Super Heavy Tenacious D song EVER ☮️

[@cheekyfragrance]

very relevant today.

[@medalion1390]

So Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage were touring down under And for Kage’s birthday they asked him to make just one wish He thought for a moment then bellowed out loud to the crowd… “I wish for next time that whoever shoots Trump doesn’t miss” Well Hollywood Jack, he looked on aghast, And he knew that this would cause uproar, His chance dropping low, of now still voicing Po And they’ll screen all his calls for the next Mario “The tour must end now! I cannot allow For every cash cow, to come crashing down!” And so Hollywood Jack pulled the plug and put out a statement: “The tour is now over, all future plans are on hold” Is this the end of Tenacious D? Haters and trolls will look on with glee But Jables and KG, like the Phoenix they’ll rise They’ll rock off our ears and they’ll dazzle our eyes The D is eternal, the band resolute A comeback is on, there is no dispute And if any of this you wish to refute Just please remember… this is a tribute

[@Clitoriacetal]

I really just hope it's not the end of D

[@stevenwheeler6278]

First time hearing this songs of theirs. But wow, what an emotive masterclass. Instantly goes into to cozy, late night playlist. Thanks

[@LadywatchingByrd]

These ballads .. are of such visceral artistic goodness that it reignites my human passion.

[@atexandude8303]

I’ve listened to the studio version a thousand times, had no clue there was a live, man, am I alone in that I got teary eyed there near the end? Somewhere around the line of the lion will roar once again, man, it struck and it stuck. Whew.

[@claudyabb]

Damn, I love them! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@philipbeasley72]

The whistle was the solo. Awesome song

[@franksliwa362]

Jack is a extraordinary talent! These 2 have been brothers, partners, and friends!! It’s a rare thing to Be honest…

[@TheLeatheryman]

This is the most GnR thing outside GnR when you really break it down. Love it man!

[@BluesInSeattle]

To this day, if you place your ear to the ground within 100 miles of Hollywood, you can hear that rage.

[@lukegracey7928]

I love everything about this song. Beautiful.

[@edmundsenterprises9786]

Such an epic recording, thank you!!

[@deerrunner3617]

This is truly amazing. How is this not on the radio???????????? WOW

[@brunamarquez3346]

Jack Black love you! Que voz... PQP... Arrepia!🥰😍❤❣