Steam Powered Giraffe: The Suspender Man

Steam Powered Giraffe performs The Suspender Man at the San Diego Zoo.
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[@1969AFC]

"Silly humans! The accordion can't hear you! When will you learn?" Best part, hands down.

[@adamprice6034]

"Not everything's a robot... well, we are"

[@krisdoesart9643]

Sorry, I think "…the Master of Ceremonies himself-" "He-Man!" "Hooray!" takes the cake for me, I rewinded that part too many times

[@SparxofFlame]

They found the suspenders and the old banjo sitting on the log. Thus: Jon got his suspenders, and Michael got his banjo. Major Robot Plot

[@micsant932]

I miss the spines coat, made him look so classy

[@KeiichiO]

His crazy metal spine is pretty awesome too, tho.

[@samx752]

tru XD

[@first782]

Well I cant miss it cause I'm a new fan but I like it better

[@silverdragonoid]

I liked it too. But he still looks classy:3

[@kayceekelly6636]

the best part is how rabbit winks every time during the wearing a dress part :D :)

[@cha1966]

Yeah, That's even kind of disturbing, I think, since it was recorded way before Bunny decided to transition Rabbit O-o But that's still pretty epic X)

[@theamericanyoutuber]

Cha Bunny knew she was trans for years before this. :)

[@SchizoSchematic]

Has she ever performed Suspender Man after transitioning Rabbit? I feel like she could have had an extra layer of sass during that part, like "well, I'm good, I'm not wearing pants anyway".

[@SpineStoat]

​@@SchizoSchematic i thiink theyve played it with zero before, ill need to check

[@Kirbyplayer10]

​@@SchizoSchematic yeah, she played it recently with zer0, it's on their channel :)

[@possumsmoke]

I love how weighty the Spine moves! And how the Jon is so smooth while maintaining a robotic like movement, and the clockwork movements Rabbit makes!! They're all so diverse even as robots aaa

[@SpineStoat]

RIGHT????

[@stitchgor3]

I’ve seen a few people so Jon isn’t good at moving like a robot/ miming and I couldn’t believe it! I feel like he’s amazing

[@MuppetHell]

2:00 why I find The Spine kicking the air amazing I will never understand

[@hyenahearts6500]

I have two words to describe the jons performance: Ham sandwich

[@baileyhomfeld9864]

Hyena Hearts there is a video called The Jon. He also likes grilled cheese sandwich

[@dorritthemilitissa2616]

@@baileyhomfeld9864, hello there! I'm sorry, I can't find the said video. Can you please send the link or something? Jon is my favourite and I would die to get more information about the character. Thanks in advance!

[@smartfella8413]

the jon was so cute wtf

[@Arabesque42]

late reply I know but eh xD yeah he was adorbs but then he just loses interest if you notice some of the later shows, his heart wasn't in it anymore.

[@TheNerdyGirlie]

I love the end when Rabbit is leaning sideways. It's so cute!

[@samx752]

+The Nerdy Girlie IKR

[@torealreality4207]

Rabbit's smile after the audience said "hi squeezey" changed me

[@TheEllAhrairah]

David please stop.... your vocal range is insane.. why are these twins so good at singing? Their live performance is mad-ness... pffffffffffff

[@TheOneYouLeastExpect]

I always love how they look so happy when they're on stage. You know they love what they do.

[@moonXlighter137]

I had to pause at around the two minute mark because I saw adorableness: a little girl right up in front, obviously having a good time and dancing to the music. It made me far too happy. Not that I'm complaining.

[@MrNoUsername]

0:23 I can’t be the only one that thinks The Spine looks SO COOL in that pose

[@treymond4611]

Wish I could've seen them when they were first starting out. Comparing this to now, they've improved alot, but it's neat to see there humble beginnings, like when they still had The Jon and Upgrade. (Side note: For anyone who doesn't know, Upgrade was the first female in SPG and wasn't in this video)

[@anonymouspersonguydude4790]

wasnt rabbit probably involved with spg first though?

[@nokimet7398]

​@@anonymouspersonguydude4790yepp

[@halukaekaufman1366]

6:56 Bunny winks on "you could wear a dress..." :) gosh, I love her!

[@cha1966]

I seriously wonder if it's on purpose... And I'm not sure answer makes me happy or not X) But yas, she damn awesome.

[@marshallch8844]

ZoSo yes, it was on purpose, there's an interview where she was talks about the winking in the song.

[@martinoid-_-6800]

man, back to this Bunny was a guy

[@yenee94]

Martinoid -_- she has never been a man :) that's what bunny made clear in her transition videos

[@wcthesecret]

yenee94 ...and?

[@berglettemom6045]

I’m so glad you shot all the videos of them back in the day. I never would have seen any of these performances otherwise. Thanks!

[@ash-fm5qo]

The little girl dancing in front s O CUTE WHHHH

[@jacquejac1840]

You can see both Bennetts glance at her and grin when she bounces up in the bottom of the screen.

[@wimblop]

WAIT A MINUTE I THINK THAT WAS ME

[@HavenTian]

I love how Jon also says "Hi Squeezey"

[@thatonegirl8430]

The Jon said Hi Squeezy... THE JON IS HUMAN

[@Jogjosmowwdkfs]

That's so cute

[@madam-mint]

Interesting theory: I heard Clockwork Vaudeville is now Jon's story. Would explain why he WANTS to be human, why he's shown crying at the end of Capt. Albert Alexander, why he's fueled by a human beverage, his unpainted hands...

[@theamericanyoutuber]

That One Ardi ooooooooooohhhh no that is not okay 🤣

[@VaguelyMe]

Just because I have not seen anyone else say this; the guy in the back who plays the Banjo is fucking incredible. It has to be awkward to switch instruments so often, and to do it so smoothly, while playing at an odd angle no less... That guy deserves more credit.

[@valchio5455]

All hail our Ham Sandwich overlords! *Salutes*

[@AshRowan]

The imagery this song creates is so amazing.... and it takes way more talent to play a banjo without the the picks on your fingers. He does a wonderful job. :)

[@cadaverous6]

Seeing old videos like this makes me sad...I miss SPG from years 10-12

[@ExcitedCupcake]

+Demonic Cupcake I dont, they are getting better and better :)

[@cha1966]

Agreed! I love their evolution ^^

[@muff9970]

HatBox Ghost Same....it just isn't the same

[@first782]

I'm glad I just became a fan XDD I really don't like a faze they went through their recent stuff though (and the really old like this) is my favorite.

[@KawaiiMooMoo]

I love the kid you can see from time to time jumping and dancing XD So cute

[@saym0.0]

i never realised the sigh after 'the girls all suffered fainting bouts' was spine omg 😭😭

[@anonnico5475]

Rabbit looks so pretty in this I love her OGHHHHH

[@deusfromotf3119]

The Jon has some moves!

[@H3vnlii]

The sound The Spine made when the girls fainted.

[@んやんまゆこ]

+Alexiation when does that happen? o.o

[@podgy713]

at 5:50

[@Wolfoe1238]

Didn't know that was him but it makes sense 😂 David's vocal range knows no bounds, I love it

[@caymies]

that child jumping in the crowd is a mood

[@allyshasaw5084]

did anyone else notice mike playing the banjo over his electric guitar?

[@bunnystick]

i'm sad ill never see The Jon in a live show

[@Smuffly]

There's so much I love about this video, I don't even know where to start. The Spine's little faint, Rabbit's entire rendition of this song, the way Michael MADE LOVE to that banjo with his fingers... I mean, really, where do I start? I guess I'll just point out how happy Sam looks throughout the whole thing. He's seriously just smiling his adorable damn head off.

[@HaleyPfifer]

For the record, coming from someone who usually zones out during instrumentals, the banjo part in this song is one of my favorite SPG bits.

[@HandsomeJezdaNikki]

I have yet to hear a song from them i do not like. I love to see all live songs because they are all different XD

[@13Naru13]

"The Suspender Man" Music and Lyrics by Christopher Bennett (Rabbit) Composed by David Bennett (The Spine) and Michael Reed (Mr. Reed) ((Hi, Squeezy!))

[@gregsteele806]

I think these zoo performances are my favorite era of SPG.

[@aviannaneverhart4091]

As a ginger, I commend thee for giving up your soul for such a good cause. I'm sure SPG would be proud. XD

[@MegaGermanShepherds]

Already a ginger and way ahead of you!

[@mushroomshrub]

I love the way squeezy just hangs there when Rabbit powers down at the end, apparently refuses to let him stand upright again, and the look on Rabbit's face is just like, "Not again..."

[@Lukamusic81]

Epic. I think this was the best band lineup

[@GleefulPuddle]

I'll well aware, I have most of them on my iPod. Ju Ju Magic isn't performed anymore because it was really his song. I agree about the character. The Jon was interesting and had a lot of storytelling potential, but I feel like Jon's heart was never as 100% into it as Bunny and David's so clearly are.

[@cr8ivnaym834]

Ohhh Rabbit's laugh...

[@VaguelyMe]

As a straight man I just have to say, I love you sir.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

My new favourite spg song. Just cannot sit still when i hear it. Fun!!

[@9til5wizard]

"Buddy gotta pay for fouuur" - Love that line. I literally replay the song just for that.

[@theamericanyoutuber]

Huw Williams *pay for more

[@Benny6420]

I can't believe... I was there one of those days... I got a hugs from them... I think I'm going to cry again...

[@BlinkinFirefly]

holy crap this song like 7 minutes looooooooong, but i was mesmerized the whole time O_o

[@Anonymouscommenter8]

I feel like I've sold my soul to SPG sometimes. It has devoured my life, and I'm not even sorry ...

[@corgimus]

spg started the hydroflask VSCO trend comfirmed. Spg are a buncha vsco girls. that's not their robot noises they're secretly going sksksksksksksks

[@Jay-ih9jp]

OK but can we talk about the fact that the lines "Nobody wants their pants to fall down... You could wear a dress and then... You'd have no need" which are sung by Rabbit (OK The first two are backed up by the Spine but that's not important) are the greatest pieces of forshadowing ever? Like, I think this is when Rabbit (And I do mean the character, not the actress) realized he was supposed to be a female all along.

[@zacktyler3663]

Don't forget the wink at the end when she says it.

[@hecklife6636]

If only she used to wear majestic red suspenders like the Jon, because then it's be perfect.

[@hecklife6636]

it'd*

[@cha1966]

I like to think that Rabbit kind of always knew :)

[@222GOO]

If you watch the transformation video series, in the first episode, then he, says he always knew he was trans. Kinda interesting :3

[@Benny6420]

I made my mom drive to the mall to buy me suspenders..... I need to spread the SPG love!!! People at my school call them creepy O.O HOW DARE THEY?!?!?!

[@Gerggorey]

god i love rabbit. shes so great and isabella is such an amazing performer.

[@Katie4384]

I adore this band. All I can say is "Rock on, guys!"

[@sdinvt]

Why am I in love with The Spine's coat? WHY?!

[@LorrX0X0]

5:50 the spine making the girls fainting noise oh good GOD I ALMOST PEED LAUGBIN G MSUJT NOW HEL P

[@mmwiz]

This song is genius! I would love to know who write it. Brilliant music, wonderful performance. Thanks for posting!

[@dreary_giraffe]

Rabbit: Say hello to Squeezy! Humans: Hi Squeezy! Jon: Hi Squeezy! Rabbit: Silly humans! The accordion can't hear you! Jon, quietly: *ha...*

[@shaun21ize]

almost like she was at a concert :D love it to0 sooo sweet

[@13Naru13]

Thanks, Russell. That's my son's name too! Glad you like the musical stylings of Mr. Reed. He's one of a kind.

[@KeiichiO]

I guess wording it that way made more sense... Yes, I miss The Jon :(

[@TopsyToymaker]

Why can't I like it more than once ahmigad.

[@aliensoda77]

i watch this video so often. i love their stage presence

[@melsibrith]

I love the little girl who pops up in the bottom left from time to time. It's great to know people of so many ages love this band.

[@donnahilton471]

Their best album!

[@1waka2laka]

I went to the San Diego show last December and this was epically performed

[@wakeywakeyeggsnjakey]

the way i see it, you are making it easier for fans like us to watch a band we love. you did nothing wrong, if anything you are helping the band by posting these fantastic videos of them so thank you :D

[@Iaazathoth]

Given all the so called professionals lipsyncing and using autotune, how is it that these gentlemen are capable of producing this kind of quality for 4 sets a day for 70 days straight on a tiny stage with a less than optimal acoustic environment? I realize this flavor of music will never be hugely popular, but I think these guys could be on something like Prairie Home Companion and boost their visibility. It's too bad that Craig Ferguson doesn't do musical acts much, he has a robot.

[@stitchgor3]

ONE MOOOONLIT NIIGHT

[@LittleMissEmoGurl]

This has to my favourite song by them

[@AuredurGames]

Entirely correct. We are allowed to legally make copies for personal use, generally the intention is a backup. That way if the original breaks or is lost we still have our own copy. Sending it to others is illegal in most cases unless the copyright owner (in this case Steam Powered Giraffe) says otherwise.

[@Soscla]

This version is SO MUCH better than the studio recording (in my most humble opinion)! Good lord. The 2:00-2:53 is so amazing I don't know what to do with myself. SO AMAZING!!

[@AshRowan]

I love the little kid in the front, dancing. So cute. lol (at least I think its a kid.... can't see them that well lol) Gosh I love this song, and I LOVE Michael's banjo thrashing... :)

[@geloofinmolko]

I love how Sam can make The Spine's knees buckle.

[@theamericanyoutuber]

6:29 You are welcome.

[@kristinhammock9181]

I don't think I could ever find the words to describe how amazingly talented these guys are

[@politonno2499]

2012: Great song and performance 2013: Great song and performance 2014: Great song and performance 2015: Great song and performance 2016: Great song and performance 2017: Great song and performance 2018: Great song and performance 2019: Great song and performance 2020: Great song and performance 2021: Great song and performance 2022: Great song and performance 2023: Great song and performance 2024: Great song and performance

[@skilletmccraps]

Rabbit at 5:00 is like, "Me givin' a fuck."

[@politonno2499]

Never got tired of this song

[@orandulum]

It's because you're an awesome uber-dedicated fan who keeps the rowdier members of our fanmily in line with pure kindness. Simple enough.

[@Mars-Stuff-314]

Thumbs up for wanting them to pair up with Geoff ;) and indeed, Craig should have more music on his show! Anyway, if you want high quality but not so popular, check out my friends band the Hussy Hicks, I have a playlist of an entire gig of theirs (with supporting singers/players) :)

[@Benny6420]

So glad I found these guys.

[@AtomicElectronCo]

Wow....what a show! A real show with real talent!

[@ImojenFaith]

The Spine's faint ahahaha I cannot

[@SandraCastle]

Just love these guys! They are so talented and original! A true breath of fresh air in the music and entertainment world

[@jerryb8840]

its hard to say with so many great songs, but this is likely my favorite SPG song.

[@Charoy612]

He plays the accordion. Of course he does. I LOVE YOU EVEN MORE NOW!

[@mrsmyrnin]

How can you NOT love these guys? well i suppose if your mainstream and you have the bieberfever i suppose you could. but thats out of the question. SPG

[@michellebrown8348]

So fun! This brings back some fond summer memories for me and my family. Thank you for sharing this! ~The Brown's of North Park

[@duzehalo]

They're so awesome, this video makes me cry (literally) :D I want to see them live so badly!

[@13Naru13]

I second that 'hahahah', Mr. Reed! And I think we should ignore that ferret from now on. Back to the (banjo) music! [Hi, Squeezy!]

[@danfisher9726]

Personally my favorite SPG performances were the bad videos with cam quarters at the San Diego zoo with Upgrade, i loved how they would thank ppl who wold tip them in the middle of songs and a lot of interacting close up to the audience i bet even they look back at that stuff and laugh.. i bet they would want a dvd of that

[@TaylorInWonderland94]

I love the spines coat!

[@justsototallystyle]

This is why rabbits my favorite!!

[@TheOmegaTank93]

I spy those suspenders on The Jon...

[@moonXlighter137]

Little kids are super cute in general.

[@Katie4384]

The guys posted an "Official" video of "Suspender Man" on FaceBook, but this is my favorite version.

[@ReineDesCanards]

The Spine's kick at 2:00. Just too much swag to handle.

[@dugasw]

Love the music it's refreshing

[@michaelkuprian5646]

awesome tune.

[@Felldohswrath]

.... there is no "dubstep" in "electricity". It's a talkbox. You hook it up to the guitar, talk into a device and it modifies the sound of the guitar and the strings to have that unique kind of sound. Dubstep is a synthesized heavy bass with a "wobble" effect added to it. I agree that "electricity" would make a great hit, but not for the reasons you said. :P