THAT VOICE!?? | 4 Non Blondes - "What's Up" | FIRST TIME REACTION

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I highly suggest you listen to the original song without my commentary:
4 Non Blondes - What's Up (Official Music Video)
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[@JamesKovacic]

Fun fact: lead singer Linda Perry went on to write iconic hits for the likes of P!nk and Christina Aguilera in the 2000s. Her résumé is crazy!

[@DJProfessorDan]

Little did Linda know when she wrote this song that her destination at the top of the great big hill of hope would be writing "Get The Party Started"

[@SaintPhoenixx]

She also produced a lot of music, even outside of her songwriting. She's produced songs for James Blunt, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Joan Jett, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Adam Lambert, Miley Cyrus, Adele, Dolly Parton have all worked with Linda Perry across several decades. She's a musical juggernaut, but is mostly only known for this one-hit wonder.

[@jenewbee]

Prince Adam of Eternia

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

That's awesome. I had no idea. Thanks.

[@dmCurator]

Super talented 🧠

[@artmeddaugh6669]

Since its release in early 1993, this song has aged beautifully. Who doesn't love to sing, scream, or yell "Hey, a-what's going on?"

[@flash218ily]

Linda Perry: The story of a superstar who didn't want to be a superstar....she just wanted to be herself....."to thine own self be true"!

[@johnisenhart4243]

Her solo stuff is fantastic.

[@920WASHBURN]

Superstar? They had one good song

[@reppost]

@@920WASHBURN Hate to break it to you but "they had one good song" and "they had one song that you like" is not the same thing.

[@flash218ily]

@@920WASHBURN She CHOSE not to record another album with 4 Non Blondes because she didn't want to repeat the same sound over and over again just to make money....she wanted to be her own artist!

[@920WASHBURN]

@reppost that's a valid point, but alot of people agree with me because nobodys ever heard anything but this one song. Did she go on to do other things?

[@maverick4you]

Linda Perry the lead singer has written many songs for Christiana Agiliar, Pink, Lady GaGa, and many more

[@Mesmancer]

Filmed in the bands' hometown of San Francisco, CA. The video's low budget forced the group to shoot in a friend's living room. The band and crew were in constant fear of being thrown out of their exterior locations, as they couldn't afford filming permits. Half the budget was spent flying the crew up from Los Angeles. 4 Non Blondes formed in 1989, they signed a record contract after only one year. The band took their name from a band member's observation: "Look, we're 4 non blondes". Linda Perry was the lead singer and this was her first band. Combined number of bands the other 3 non blondes had played in at the time: 41 Linda brought 15 different hats to the video shoot. Linda says she called the song "What''s Up" Because it is her favorite expression, and "What's Going On" was already taken. This album sold 8.000 copies in it's first year, 5 million it's second. The director wanted the band to come up with things to do that showed their personalities, but only Linda had any ideas. She wanted to be naked in a bathtub covered with gumballs. But the record company said: "what's up with that?"

[@joescott8877]

Stupid record company, no vision whatsoever...

[@dreamcat4]

lol given the filming challenges it was absolutely the bestest darn music video i have seen in a long time. so much expressions! the emotion and fun they were having doing it.... as rebels! tryin it on basically. and just how well it came out afterwards 1000% one of my favorites

[@elarsh24]

She played this recently on Howard Stern, and she still sounds the same. A unique voice, that's for sure.

[@jeffrunyan2691]

Not really

[@PortaPooper]

It makes me so happy to see someone young experiencing these songs I grew up with for the first time. You need some Collective Soul, Blind Melon, Spin Doctors, and maybe Bowling for Soup

[@Floyd78]

For Blind Melon, everybody should listen to Change, it's beautiful

[@jerrypilarz3076]

Such brilliance in simplicity. Three repeating chords under Linda's voice. 90s perfection.

[@robertjaycox8488]

As Bob Dylan wrote, "All you need is three chords and the truth"

[@THEREALBONGMAN]

worked for Nirvana lol

[@pjstone67]

Linda Perry has worked with a wide range of musicians across different genres. Some notable artists she has collaborated with include Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Adele, Courtney Love, and many more. Her work as a songwriter and producer has spanned multiple decades and has left a significant impact on the music industry.

[@scott3744]

I've never heard a cover of this in my life, I can't even imagine anyone else singing it! 😂 This song was HUGE when it came out!

[@timothyhilton3408]

I heard 4 non Blondes sing this track at the DNA lounge in San Francisco in 1992 before it was released. I was blown away.....

[@bparker8195]

Lucky you. 😊

[@jamessollazzo4860]

@@bparker8195 lucky you aren't in san francisco anymore

[@bparker8195]

@jamessollazzo4860 Yeah, I know what you're saying. The last time for me was 2006, I believe, and that was when it was still a beautiful thriving city unlike today.

[@jamessollazzo4860]

@@bparker8195 new york is going the same way

[@timothyhilton3408]

@@jamessollazzo4860 San Francisco had problems back in 1992.....homeless....crime...parking problems......car break ins.....car theft. I lived there a few years and then the cons outgrew the pro's. It's always like that living in big cities. Heard some great music and danced my ass off in SF before I moved to Nor Cal in 1994.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Lead singer Linda Perry was in a relationship for many years with Sara Gilbert {sister of Melissa from Little House on the Prairie} from the TV show Roseanne ✌💖☮

[@PML78]

When they did a, where are they today on Roseanne, I was shocked to know that they were together doing children stories and songs

[@Smudgie33]

They were actually married until 2021 and they have a son together .

[@pistonburner6448]

These girls did a great cover of He-Man's hit song!

[@kenhaley5327]

I love your art work on your arm and I would love if you could react to jinjer

[@paulfranklin4276]

.he man did it best

[@pssthpok]

The part where they cut to the cook makes me laugh every time!

[@dwood21851]

The story of how Linda Perry wrote the song beautiful for Christina Aguilera pretty amazing. It isn’t a exact quote, but it was something along. The lines of Linda Perry was playing the song on the piano, and Christina Aguilera asked what is that. Linda said something along the lines of if not a song for you you wouldn’t understand it, but Christinaultimately said I do know what it feels like to not feel beautiful

[@crhu319]

Christina rose to the challenge it was my favorite from her.

[@justinburhns328]

This was one of the best free concerts I ever saw in the mid 90s in Cincinnati. I was into metal, and you have to appreciate talent when you experience it. I was kinda awestruck that the live experience from kinda far away towards the back of the crowd, I was absolutely captivated. My friends wanted to tease, but I had an experience that was truly wholesome and amazing.

[@chuckcolby6025]

I love when someone of your generation reacts to an anthem from my generation. Let's be real, it's nothing short of an Anthem for the 90s. You did it justice, major props. Love your analysis.

[@dannyberry8725]

They do a killer cover of the Led Zeppelin song Misty Mountain Hop. The whole LZ tribute album is great. They are on it. Hootie and the Blowfish, Sheryl Crow, Stone Temple Pilots, Duran Duran, Helmet, Cracker, Blind Melon, Tori Amos singing with Robert Plant.

[@jamesolivercalip2587]

Early to mid 1990s was a great period for alternative rock.

[@jeffreyrichison5711]

P!nk has done an amazing live cover of this song with Linda Perry backing her up, and Linda Perry has written a lot of songs for her.

[@user-cx9kg2ui7g]

Their whole album Bigger, Better, Faster, More is gr8 Old Mr Hieffer, Drifting, Spaceman, Train, Superfly etc.

[@BigWillie-nm1ez]

San Francisco Grunge Rock at its finest, hell yeah !!! I lived in SF at this time - in the Inner Sunset near Haight St. - goin to hear open mics all over The City: Tribolectric, Jammilton, Lonnie Lazar, Bryan Harrison Band -- I love ya'all

[@edwardfitzgerald2774]

I always thought the lead singer Linda Perry was like a female version of Axle Rose from guns and roses voice wise!

[@cheryllynmc]

Have you ever heard her singing the cover of led zeps "misty mountain hop"?

[@tom7471]

Linda Perry (lead singer) is such an under appreciated artist. Love her voice, and her work. Thanks for the reaction!

[@BarrenCosmos]

What an iconic song!! The amounts of time I’ve heard this or some sort of meme version, it’s been endless and great 😭 The way they dress as you were talking about, they served 💅

[@bostonvair]

Others have mentioned that lead vocalist Linda Perry has written hit songs for a number of other artists. This was 4 Non Blondes' only studio album ("Bigger, Better Faster, More"). There were other singles including "Spaceman." Interstingly,. There was another radio hit from this album, titled "Morphine and Chocolate," which apparently was not released as a single according to Wikipedia. Like you, I am mesmerized by Linda Perry's vocal prowess. She can go from Sweet and lovely to piercing and coarse and back all in the same phrase. While nobody has a voice like Linda Perry's, I'd love to suggest a tune I think you'll really like. A lot of sources call Sinead O'Connor a one-hit wonder for her cover of Pirince's "Nothing Compares 2U" (which, if you aren't familiar with the song is worth a reaction). However, she was already well-known in the Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) world from her previous album, "The Lion and the Cobra" which had a couple of songs that got a lot of airplay on AOR stations. The first, and biggest hit was a song called "Mandinka" which I think you will enjoy.

[@oscardiggs246]

Sinead’s live versions of Jerusalem are amazing.

[@marksudworth9769]

They're often referred to as "one-hit wonders", but I picked up the CD when it came out, and I think the whole album is pretty great.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Amazing reaction Aileen. Linda Perry is one of my favorite female vocalists of all time, and her songwriting is phenomenal. 🥰

[@multieyedmyr]

This whole album is gold. The lead singer is a very talented song writer. Has written many top hits.

[@PML78]

Catchy chorus that had me hooked.. when I bought the single ... the B side off this tape was TRAIN and a great song as well.

[@rickwelch8464]

I heard this song for the first time on my 25th birthday. I've loved it ever since. "25 years and my life is still trying to get up that great big hill" If only I had understood how young I actually was.

[@MichaelKelly-eg6jo]

The Gin Blossoms are also from this era. Plenty of great songs there.

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

I wish she continued to perform instead of giving away her creative writing to others. She had her own reasons for sure but still I feel like she robbed herself of an bigger career and us of her talented crazy voice which is a zillion times better than any other singer she wrote hits for. Can you imagine if she went on on her own writing and performing herself, with Four No Blonde and solo!?? She's simply amazing and she can do any song, from soave smooth ones to gritty dramatic ones effortlessly! This song is probably the one I listened more than any other during the Grunge era, aside Stone Temple Pilot, Pearl Jam and most importantly, of course, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains/Mad Season which are the bands I kept listening to even when the Grunge era was over. PS: I'm curious to see a reaction of yours to Spin Doctors, Aileen. I hope many others agree with me so that band might have a chance... those guys were a breath of fresh air when the Grunge was fading away...

[@mckrackin5324]

Linda is a hero of mine. The entire album is great btw.

[@bonand007]

Like a breath of fresh air, someone who feels the music! Keep it up Aileen. Much love from the UK.❤👍

[@user-pi9fs5xs2e]

Awesome reaction and what a great tune. There is a 3 piece all girl band called The Warning, 3 sisters from Mexico, and are bringing back rock & roll. Check out one of their new songs "Hell You Call A Dream" live from the Pepsi Center. They have so many great songs, it's like they never write a bad one. Their new LP "Keep Me Fed" drops June 28th.

[@MrHws5mp]

Saw them live on Thursday night and they were fabulous. Absolutely worth Aileen checking them out.

[@knutzfrommonty]

Absolutely love how emotionally invested you get in every reaction I’ve watched of yours. Such a beautiful human being ❤

[@YN97WA]

Never really a fan of this band, but I always thought this was a kick ass song. I always add it to my playlists. Great reaction as usual, young lady.

[@omarfernandez1620]

I never see you so into a song like right now, this song touch deep in your soul!

[@shades_of_twine]

YES! It's about time this one made it to the vocal/reaction tubes!

[@user-ik7uw7gh7e]

The lead singer co-wrote a lot of PINK'S TUNES

[@korydyer8200]

I haven't heard this song in years! What a throwback! It brings me joy that you are exploring music that is often overlooked and sometimes forgotten

[@user-zs4um9lw3n]

I’ve been listening to this song for 30 years, I’ve actually never heard a cover.

[@user-yy4tt4yo5u]

Definitely one of the most memorable songs of the 90's. I really love that song.😃

[@MetalMill]

She can sing anything. She used to be in a zepplin cover band. Check out Misty Mountain Hop 4 non blondes.

[@Judymoe]

You make me thankful that I was around when this version was released; I haven't actually heard any other version, because this version is just perfect for me; it shows her powerful voice, and her delicate voice so well. Thanks for the reaction.

[@shawnfate2656]

Drifting is their best song imo PS her and dolly parton cover this song on dollys new album

[@JoeScheu-zp2jn]

This is the reason I enjoy watching your reactions. I absolutely love the way you feel music.

[@milesromine9960]

Her voice is great so original

[@happyninja42]

I love how much retread this song got from the Netflix show Sense8. It was in one of the fan's favorite scenes, and was just such a fun scene/song combination.

[@hectified]

Her solo albums, especially the first, In Flight, are fantastic, and her work with Deep Dark Robot is also well worth checking out.

[@randyhanson9441]

This was the bands only hit. Only album released I believe. As others have mentioned Linda Perry wrote a few hits. "Get the Party Started" sung by Pink. "Beautiful" from Christina Aguilera.

[@RandallMorris222]

This song is one in a long tradition of happy, upbeat sounding songs with very unhappy, angry lyrics.

[@drewcliff82]

He'll yea. This is max nostalgia for me. Linda has such an amazing voice as well. So unique.

[@yetisburgeadress]

Good On You!!!! I hope you get time to listen to this whole album..... Really great stuff and unexpected paths to explore.... I always wanted Linda and Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde to do an album together..... Another powerhouse voice is Johnette.. Thanks for all you do.

[@gordonwittmann9823]

Linda Perry is incredible, her voice is one of a kind! It's not a popular or well known hit, but her duet with Grace Slick from the Crow: City of Angels soundtrack, "Knock Me Out" is stunning.

[@blastingweevil2968]

ahh the 90's one of the best decades for music ever... and '93 the year my eldest son was born :) Great times and even better memorys.

[@mistercre2]

Makes me smile watching you enjoying this -we didn't have reaction videos back in the day.

[@membysteph64]

Great reaction Aileen Linda’s runs and chest voice is amazing. Her range was phenomenal thank you for this reaction. Keep up the fantastic job…

[@stinjimonkey]

This makes me want the reaction to the He-Man version now

[@pistonburner6448]

These girls did a great cover of He-Man's hit song!

[@jjudikic1]

You really need to react to mb14 la cup 2018 showcase, its freaking incredible!

[@w1975b]

This song was used in the Netflix series Sense8.

[@johnwelch6830]

She wrote so many hits. Beautiful by Christina Agulara, get the party started by Pink, and many more.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Iconic song & video. Linda Perry is incredibly talented. Not only does she have an incredible voice, is an incredible writer but had done a lot of writing & producing for many artists.

[@gsturnerjr]

Ooooohh that smile at 5:40!! Keep it going, with much love and enthusiasm!

[@tammywhite5742]

Remember when this came out…instant love ❤sang it at the top of my lungs in my car….Loved your joyful reaction.

[@alexanderwalter4595]

I'm well familiar with this song and music video. When I saw the thumbnail that Aileen was reacting to it, I was pretty sure that the lyrics and Linda Perry's fashion style would appeal to Aileen.

[@donhawkins3461]

This is just the tip of the iceberg. The entire album is absolutely amazing!!! You should definitely explore the whole thing, stating with Spaceman!

[@mattdoliver1984]

Man I love this song played it when it 1st came out and still love it today

[@papabeard2242]

Linda Perry is an Icon in music writing and an amazing person all together

[@urex1717]

I was one of a handful of people who bought her solo album In Flight. Her voice and angst always spoke to me and I would recommend it to anyone who was moved by her. Perhaps not incidentally, she went on to produce Pink who knocked on her door one day and said "I love you and I want to make music with you".

[@SergioOlivieri89]

i'm italian and i was 5 when this song came up. Is stuck in my brain since then. I miss the 90s 🥺🥺🥺

[@tyroneloki5131]

one of the most iconic top hats ever….also 90s nostalgia for me

[@KommandeurMumm]

And just like that I'm transported back to my time in high school. :D

[@jamiemacdonald436]

The album Bigger Faster Better More is really good from start to finish. Puts me in a mood. Very nostalgic.

[@joescott8877]

That singer is cool AF. And your reaction was as well, **especially** from 4:36 on!

[@moc9893]

Being born in 1988 this is one of the first songs I remember being played on the radio early school mornings.

[@mattjohn4731]

He has many great songs. Others include Where Do The Children Play, Hard-Headed Woman, Road To Find Out, Morning Has Broken, Here Comes My Baby, First Cut Is The Deepest, Matthew & Son, Wild World, But I Might Die Tonight, Lady D'Arbanville and I Love My Dog!☮️🕊️♥️

[@TheStefan6969]

Yeah Linda Perry is a fantastic singer /song writer and guitar player!!! Fantastic as always!! 🤘😝🤘

[@DeadZoneGaming]

Always love a good Aileen reaction! You're reactions are so raw, honest,deep and fun to watch. Great video!

[@evanduty6150]

Over 30 years and it still hits!

[@pvilches06]

Wonderful and lovely reaction Hun. Great song choice!! 🌹🌹🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@dhaddine5472]

Love their cover of Led Zeppelin’s Misty Mountain Hop!

[@ru2yaz33]

I remember as a kid doing an internship in the Bay Area, I ran into Linda and I didn't know who she was. When my friends and got back at our apartment they played this song telling me that's who I was talking to. While I was there I took up playing guitar, it seems like another lifetime ago.

[@mistercre2]

I remember back when her singing this was on the radio everyday. I loved it then and still do I like her look too - Chinchilla reminds me a bit of her

[@stevetalmey1934]

I love this song thankyou x

[@danielbenincasa770]

The lead singer is married to the woman on the series The Conners on TV. She's married to Sara Gilbert from The Conners.

[@MadHatterND]

Somehow your reactions take a great songs and make them greater. That’s one hell of a talent!

[@greg2976]

The first time I heard this song. I fell in love with it!!!!! listened to it 100s of times and still not tired of it!!!!

[@101scetch]

Hi there. Another great video from yourself. Just a brilliant song that I still have on my playlist to this day I don’t think she realised how big she would become because she didn’t really like the spotlight. Thanks once again for a great video and please keep them coming because you do such a great job. Blessings to you from England.

[@truefirstmagic]

The term ‘anthem’ is often over- or mis-used but this really was an anthem of the early 90’s. Great reaction.

[@JMulvy]

Linda Perry doesn't play much music anymore but instead she still writes music for some top-name artists and on top of that she is a HUGE advocate for women in the music industry. IIRC she also funds a scholarship for women who want music degrees. Sadly, 4NB broke up shortly after the first album's release. It spent 59 weeks in the Billboard's Top 200 and sold 1.9M copies.

[@user-hi3ux5tj9c]

You should listen to Pink's version live in London where Linda Perry is playing acoustic guitar!!

[@petruslourens4916]

grandmother is I love this song. Every time music goes as usual play the song

[@mrysedeers]

Linda Perry RULES!

[@user-fp6mk9tq8l]

And, great reaction, love that you actually feel what is being expressed. She was a huge influence on Pink and I think you will see the connection

[@doorofnight87]

Love this song, and enjoyed your review!

[@kennywilkus1632]

Linda Perry was a definite big crush of mine! She’s still beautiful today, if not more. Her voice always gives me chills also! Her resume is absolutely crazy! Brilliant song writer! Such a damn shame that they only released one album. 😢

[@damianbancks7144]

Youre such a wonderful reactor Aileen. Loved this one. 😊 x

[@blameit6]

Linda Perry can sing and has some serious vocal athletics. I cannot tell you how many times I've listened to this song and it never gets boring.

[@tylerguhh2704]

Please check out Song Of The Siren by Bridge City Sinners. I feel like you’d love Libby’s voice. They’re super unique ❤

[@bayareathrasher666]

Linda is great, spoke to her lots back in the day. Bay Area in the 90's were fun.