Stephin Merritt on Good Day Atlanta

[@brilgandspowegg]

these two should have a sitcom, I would watch that.

[@ExploringwithJaye]

All these years later and this is still my favorite performance broadcast live. The host had no idea what was coming

[@hexachordal]

God that's so amazing... final chord on the uke, v. sad face, and the sound of one person clapping. Fade to black.

[@mostevokish]

apt

[@kemikade]

I've never seen two people with more opposite personalities. Stephin was wonderful as always.

[@mostevokish]

how does one NOT love him?

[@chucklopresti7262]

He did brighten this live version up a whole-step for what it's worth.

[@ryhisner]

I like this live version a lot better though.

[@Thrilltone]

The presenter's relentless cheeriness in the face of lovely and dour mr. Merritt is both charming and difficult to watch. Ace song! I had a chuckle at the weather report of "today: mostly sunny" running at the bottom of the screen as he sung, as well...

[@kpm1969]

I don't know whose idea it was to schedule Merritt on this yucky morning show, but it is a stroke of genius, like a detournement of morning news shows. I love the singular applause at the end.

[@mostevokish]

I would've been that guy, except I'd never be in that audience unless I knew Stephin was going to be performing.

[@splitter1901]

"Something dark will happen to them anyway" - that just tickles my funny bones

[@lackadaisicaal]

Wow - that is such an hilarious pairing! His songs are amazing, and the humor of this situation just adds to the greatness of it! ... You seriously have to wonder who would book him for such a overly chipper morning program!

[@BlurUK13]

This is the best thing that has ever happened

[@thevoid99]

I love Stephin Merritt's music. Whether it's in the 6ths, the Gothic Archies, whatever. Especially the Magnetic Fields. He's a genius.

[@mostevokish]

seconded

[@mostevokish]

Future Bible Heroes!

[@bailersss]

"something dark will happen to them anyway" "..HAHAHAH, thanks stephin" such a badass.

[@jgraham01900]

I actually laughed out loud when he said 'Something dark will happen to them anyway.' I

[@miguelalexandre8833]

A lot of people think Stephin is depressive. I see him as a brilliant comedian.

[@mightguy123456]

Miguel Portelada He’s both.

[@nid1600]

this video is of course legendary

[@jbugko]

Oh my, Mr. Bubbly Sparkles interviews Stephin Merritt. Segue to "No One Cares How you Feel." Priceless.

[@senatorgreenday]

I love how he sings "EVERYTHING IS ONE BIG CHRISTMAS TREE"

[@thatisnotme]

Wonderful video! Thanks for uploading it! I laughed and laughed and laughed. Very very beautiful dark music also. I love Stephin Merritt!

[@LinoOverdrive]

meritt: ''i am a really dark person'' the host: ''i never would have guessed'' GET IT!??!!?

[@kap42]

Stunning camerawork and editing.

[@sigmamk]

this is fantastic. the news anchor had no idea who he was talking to. wow. perfect. just as i imagined after reading about him.

[@vulcangrl13]

I love Stephin. His voice is so nice.

[@kazydz]

Stephen reminds me of a Bulldog and I mean that in the best way. So loveable and bit surly at the sametime. Thanks for posting. I admire his talent.

[@Soggycorndogs]

Possibly my favorite musician of all time. "I think I need a new heart" and "falling out of love with you" ... masterpieces!

[@jonphillips416]

“Something dark will happen to them anyway” lmfao this guy is an actual genius

[@galwaybae]

i love stephin. so much. he's so adorably melancholy.

[@lightupmyroom]

all i was thinking at the end was "don't clap! don't clap! it hurts his ears!"

[@JRRDPR]

How come I have never heard of him in Europe or in America?Very short,but wonderful.Thank You.

[@legibby]

I love him so much

[@BethGoth15]

Stephin is a true poet.

[@MeanManu]

I love this version

[@PrettyPrettyPeace]

hilarious!! His voice, that song=perfection! That frown at the end where he looks like somebody died is brilliant too.

[@lohumbert]

@giorgiomichello He's good friends with the author of the books. They tried to get the author on the show but he couldn't do it and asked Stephin to fill in. Apparently Stephin stayed up the whole night before this interview, haha- they talk about it in the documentary Strange Powers.

[@bloodykizzy]

such contrast! love it

[@adecker31]

bebrasha and I are on the same page - I was going to quote that - and it's true - the singular applause at the end is like the final brilliant indignity...for everybody. Feel lucky to have stumbled on this. Stephen is a genius...

[@biggesthitter]

thank you so much for stopping by! Mr. Merrit you are neato!

[@SubversiveLibrarian]

i think he's my hero

[@majaloveswilli]

great, the show, stephin merritt and the time..... :-))

[@BethGoth15]

Lol yeah. When I first heard him speak I burst out laughing. I love deep voices!

[@aropeofsand]

Haha, that little sigh he does at the end is brilliant!

[@cookiestar3069]

I ship them.

[@denisetorres8326]

📸🤨

[@xXTheThinkTankXx]

Stephen Merritt is so f n awesome, I want to interview him...

[@sellingacoerwa8318]

This is very surreal.

[@sanfransardine]

"Smile" is actually about the weatherman.

[@mostevokish]

ah he handles himself the way I wish I could, but 'm much too uncoordinated and stutter through those uncomfortable moments. Stephin just owned him. He makes it look so easy and accidental too! And all he's gotta do is act naturally... sigh... I'll continue to study his genius. What a great clip! Thanks for sharing, I really needed this right now! Something dark WILL happen!

[@mostevokish]

I can't stop watching this! And I keep trying to share it with people and their responses are as gold as the video is! Sigh... He should be the #1 recording artist but it's only a 'type' that LOVES him. Everyone else thinks he needs to read Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Power of Positive Thinking lmao (I'm sure he has, and quickly discarded them)

[@chipplaser3500]

Words to live by...

[@karinparinxxx]

Probably one of the funniest clips on youtube!

[@mikeyisred]

brilliance!

[@heavyboxes]

Amazing.

[@JJTFishing]

This is fuckin awesome. I love Stephen Merritt!

[@HaloOfSun]

He has an....incredible voice.

[@fabulousmanner]

i love stephin...

[@drewcox010101]

i love his face at the end, its like so sad

[@pacolli]

i love the part when stephin says "the dark will happen anyway" lol he's the best!

[@NORMLduder]

awesome!

[@scootcha]

@unclefeezus Not every person that writes sad songs is depressed. Merritt just sees reality for what it is. Also, the interviewer says pretty awkward and stupid stuff. Interviewer: "Now, you're pretty good friends...?" Merritt: "Yeah, we're pretty good friends." Interviewer: "Yeah!" *pauses and stares at Merritt* ...

[@Neurozumim]

I think the interviewer is strong and much in control, considering the amount of interviewers who completely lost it during their interviews. Of course the tone is very light but this is a question of context and the type of program. Merritt is for once exactly doing what he aims to do when doing all these interviews which is promotion. This is pure promotion, I think Merritt should be happy with it. Of course, I love Merritt.

[@haileystars]

WOW AMAZING! [:

[@archmedes]

Oh man, you just made my fucking night bro.

[@nylilhotman]

stephin, ur a great interview to go along with ur music. when are u gonna finish the song 'upper west side'? haha

[@megathumos]

"something dark is gonna happen to them anyway." awesome!

[@evillaugher]

Okay, not only is this hilarious based on its own merit (how does something like that even happen?), but the comments for this video randomly saying "I'm not racist" and pointing out the newscaster's race for seemingly no reason are unintentionally brilliant. Thanks, guys!

[@soonlaypale]

'and the kids will love the music as well' 'they better' 'they better! or something DARK will happen to them!' 'well, something dark will happen to them, anyway'. BWAHAHAHAHAHA. Stephin is my hero! :]]

[@FraterAeternus93]

this performance is hilarious

[@jacobstaringatthesun6203]

This reminds me a lot of a J Mascis interview.

[@Radiohead17321]

I was thinking the same thing haha. I think J Mascis doesn't even try in interviews though.

[@kramml]

hahahhahahah this is great. i love stephin merritt.

[@Palafico3]

the cheeriest newsperson, the darkest archie.

[@c-c-c-carlos]

brilliant

[@clantoncs]

hahaha! Great video! How did Stephen Merritt end up on a morning show? Such an absurd combination!

[@heystopwiththattv]

hahahahahaaha the newscaster is like... just... hahahahaha

[@JosieOuiri]

I admire Merritt as an artist. His collection of work is among my absolute favorite, and he is also one of my highest musically echeloned songwriters. He has never produced anything that I would ever consider to be mediocre, and I enjoy all of his projects at all of their stages, from beginning to current. but I just cringe at interviews with him. For having such a respectable and enjoyable artist persona, as a human being, he just seems.... so hard to like!

[@tonyviti88]

you think Stephen's hard to like? what about the schmuck interviewing him?

[@kramml]

this is the funniest video i have ever seen. stephin merritt is a genius.

[@mutemememe]

I love how the camera pans past 'GOOD DAY ATLANTA' at 3:07 Have a good day, Atlanta... it'll be your last!

[@ndreaftw1989]

This is too hilarious.

[@40kLou]

@Hoobtastic Agreed! :)

[@badluckshadow13]

notice that 1 second of stubling on the word "music" in the very begining. He stumbles a bit.

[@Vondruke]

this should be the official video... if it isn't.

[@SRodriguez82]

Halarious! -"They'd better" -"Or else. Something dark could happen to them" -"Something dark will happen to them anyway." LOL

[@avapepper]

This makes me laugh so hard.

[@bebarce]

sooo awkward! I love it.

[@MidnightinSavannah]

@ClickForth I'm guessing that was Daniel.

[@lohumbert]

Wtf, why is there not more applause at the end!?

[@RockBottomRiser21]

Thumbs up if you first saw this on the Strange Powers movie

[@iamtexas]

OH THE IRONY!!!

[@CalemBendell]

lol, I dunno why you get a thumbs down. This is one of those few comments that are hard to forget :)

[@gripperpro1]

is stephen merrit the singer for magnetic fields?!

[@maddymud]

Can you imagine the cul de sac comment about this performance that day in suburban Atlanta?

[@BethGoth15]

Man, that host SERIOUSLY reminds me of a character I made up when I was nine years old. My character, Bob Schneider, was this obese African-American TV host who had a addiction to Diet Coke. He was the host of a chat show that NO ONE watched and yet it ended up being the most popular show in America XD

[@CalemBendell]

@lohumbert I think the people honestly have no idea what to think of it :D

[@avapepper]

"I think the point that fuckinghugetits was trying to make..." Dear sweet god I love youtube.

[@merpleful]

stephen merritt is like a human eeyore

[@marshamk]

"they better. or else something dark will happen to them." -interviewer "something dark will happen to them anyway." -merritt i love this guy

[@IMissedChurchForThis]

@csuabo - I love the word "juxtaposition." The more absurd, the more surreal. This interview could be rightfully described as surreal.

[@gripperpro1]

this is just radical. Is stephen merrit the singer for magnetic fields!?

[@unassuming]

holy crap. it is 7;46

[@BrandonGinn]

feel like stephin would get me

[@miguelherrera8840]

"Pieces of april"

[@KaceKlosed]

That was awkward - and also a wonderful idea to get him on the show - just think of all the confused people running around after seeing that!!!

[@lancashirebomber9744]

when the matrix meets reality.

[@unnorthkrn]

Haha, he's just as I imagined him.

[@IMissedChurchForThis]

The interviewer makes Stephen look more butch than ever. I can almost imagine Mr. Merritt walking out with a blonde bomb shell on his arm, hands all over her tushy, while the newsman murmurs, "Oh god, he is so DREAMY."