The Cramps - Psychotic Reaction

[@JamesClark-oh9sj]

My older brother turned me on to the cramps in late 81 and I was hooked I'm 61 now and I still love the music

[@hirepimike]

Older kids in high school 1981 going into nyc singing their praises. Wish I had gone .

[@DinJaevel]

My sister played Kizmiaz for me, when 12 years old. If I would ever tell what my defining moments were, that was probably #1. Damn, I miss Lux and I hope Ivy is doing great, where ever she is and whatever she does. They rocked my world from the first note Ivy ever played to me.

[@antoinekoule7564]

I shared this song from The Cramps to broadcast it on Radio Saint Affrique FM. Thanx a lot, rock 'n roll long living, you're the welcomes§. Antoine

[@SquirrelMonkeyCom]

English is my 3rd language, so I don't know the right words to describe the awesomeness of this band. But people who love this band, probably understand what I feel.

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

Let me fix your reply for you: If you can understand me, go fuck yourself, because English is my third language! This band is fucking wicked! (You're welcome)

[@AthelstanEngland]

Good enough buddy!!

[@MOOGSTINE]

ROCK AND ROLL IS ABOUT FUCKING!! NOTHING ELSE!!! SQUIRRELMONKEYCORN

[@donaldfeger91]

This band is highly underrated Poison Ivy is a great guitar player these guys should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@artrogue4150]

yes!! instead we get Mary J Blige?!?

[@clearcreek69]

I noticed that the bass player uses a car seatbelt as a guitar strap. I think its cool tho

[@MikeInVentura]

I was the Cramps publicist. I loved them so much!!!!!!!!!! This video made my day. Mike In Ventura aka Spike

[@ainebyrne3212]

Hi my friend lived with nick for years I used to babysit kitty

[@OceanSkate401]

No, you weren’t.

[@ainebyrne3212]

nah you weren’t ... i know you’re Lyin your fingers are typin’

[@MikeInVentura]

@@ainebyrne3212 I got photos and press releases to prove it... : )

[@MikeInVentura]

@@OceanSkate401 so punk a reply lol

[@boataxe4605]

Fishnets, red hair, an evil smirk and killer guitar, what’s not to love?

[@paul74432]

She still looks good enough to eat.

[@jeffhunter8518]

Before Poison Ivy came onto the scene the word badass didn't exist.

[@gregbors8364]

If you think you can take her, Well, just you try!

[@haarimeech9305]

yeah, what he said!

[@kenkovar2647]

@@jeffhunter8518 not in current form dude!😎😆

[@richardvollin]

The CRAMPS embodied and celebrated everything that was great about American music, art, photography, fashion, cars, and pop culture in general. Lux and Ivy were trendsetters without ever becoming trendy themselves. They were the nucleus of one of the greatest rock and roll bands the United States could lay claim to; always true to their sound, vision, showmanship, and most of all - their loyal fans. They lived the American dream without any strings attached, or apologies given or implied.

[@marcelsebo155]

Perfectly stated.

[@puckishone420]

richardvollin agreed, but for me it was the bloody, blended concoction of all that incorporated sub culture. Ivys rhythmic grinding of then dead surf guitar with Luxe...priceless. Monsters, mayhem, dope fiends and undead rock n roll. Man i feel old, but im proud to say i was part of the birth of American Psychobilly. You hipster fucks will never know....

[@richardmartinez5032]

I've just discovered this band! This song, this performance embodies the soul of Rock N Roll! The guitar wall of sound and distortion and feedback is my dream!

[@NJBellyDanceEvents]

Well stated....

[@fh-lk3fp]

I fucking agree with you, man.

[@prebooomer]

remember folks, this group played Napa State Hospital for the Insane, in Napa California!!!

[@dodibenabba1378]

Ain't such a thing as insane, you can either handle it or you can't...

[@ginsu7077]

Barrie Hellon-Warwick shut up

[@allenkracalik7662]

And they shoulda been committed!

[@4Kandlez]

An insane hospital in California would just be a normal hospital

[@scottbuschlen1080]

saw a lot of bands and there are very few who could hold a candle to the live show the Cramps put on. Never left thinking I didn't get my moneys worth from any of the shows I saw over a number of years. Thanks for the reminder.

[@gilbertramos6039]

I was in a small weekend alternative healing class with Lux and Ivy in Encino, CA. Late 1980's or early 1990's, can't remember exactly. Didn't know who they were at the time, but they did share a bit of their musical background with our class. They were thoughtful and quiet students like the rest of us in the class. I remember them fondly and, yes, I can say today that The Cramps kick major ass.

[@colerobert9700]

Poison Ivy so underrated as a guitar player she shreds!!

[@meganjones6081]

So so true

[@ZOGGYDOGGY]

Like the Coasters. ;)

[@spencerwelchii573]

I love the fact that you have young people listening to a HorrorPsychoBilly band from the 80s play a psychedelic song from the 1960s! in 2011

[@meganjones6081]

57 I still play the cramps

[@TheWolfsnack]

@@meganjones6081 ....69 and still playing the cramps

[@alexandercavendishsimson3962]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍 2022 now too 😘

[@anncsimmons7382]

in 2022

[@FGP_Pro]

The Cramps formed in 76.

[@andele7938]

Best live band I've ever seen They were mesmerising FULL BLAST fun

[@mavjimbo]

Saw them live, two nights vacj to back, what a blast that was

[@KarstenChart-bj2yj]

I bet. Try and see the Smashing Pumkins live

[@Harpooner1830]

Wonderful Penny Tobin on keyboards. You can see Penny on Eurythmics - Never Gonna Cry Again played live on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Her background vocals are fabulous.

[@DwainDwight]

saw them in 1986, ducked out of my high school prom early. quick change in the car park a& then straight in. incredible.

[@johnm4936]

The Cramps..........A very gifted and underrated band, have been a fan of theirs since 1979, and will continue to do so. R.I.P Lux........we miss you.

[@torgeirtunold-hanssen2521]

I do have the same fan-brain , since 1980 or 1981. I will not stop like those great records i have.

[@mavjimbo]

Saw them twice back to back night, beyond incredible

[@johnnybsteelriff]

Quite simply, one of the greatest bands ever, a flesh and blood cartoon version of rock'n'roll......perfect!!!

[@johnnyjohn8073]

By far one of the greatest bands I ever saw live twice in the late 1980s when I was a kid in southern California. If the Cramps ever get together for a tribute to Lux, Iggy Pop would be the best suited to sing in Lux's place. RIP Lux.

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

Sad to say that not even Iggy could fill that spot

[@johnnyjohn8073]

@@shaunclubberlang2887 No kidding. I think we can all agree with you but I'd rather have an older cat from the same generation with a deep voice sing in tribute to Lux, and not to attempt to copy him. I don't want to see some younger guy acting like Lux as the lead singer to a Cramps come back tour. Sadly, the Cramps is no more. Even more sad would be to see the rest of the band just whither away. I think Peter Murphy would also be a great option but I'm sure he would never do it.

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

@@johnnyjohn8073 Oh god yeah. No one could do it better than Iggy. It's just they broke the mold when they made Lux

[@crysstoll1191]

Two different animals, but i’d jump at a chance to see it omg yeah. I’ve seen them both many times.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

@@ludogayko2512 :(

[@bangtwister]

Glad there is decent live footage. Been a Cramps fan from 83, and I have seen all the bootlegs :-). Thanks for uploading. Rock those Bones Lux!!

[@olddudeaustin]

Excellent - you never knew what to expect from the Cramps but it was always interesting.

[@pcallas66]

This was a great version of the song. Thanks for sharing.

[@pellalee2061]

Saw these guys in the 80s with Lux wearing a gold lame thong and Poison Ivy wearing a belly dancer outfit - They were phenomenal. I love the gritty messiness of them.

[@waz3128]

Cannot think of a more perfect band to cover this!

[@ghostdriver7558]

Oh man I miss these guys, simply the greatest live shows I witnessed in my youth, these and the Stooges really put on a rock n roll 'show' !

[@1985cactus]

@Frank Filthyfinger What an idiot

[@angusmcwhorter9012]

Arguably, the best live band that I ever witnessed... twice!!!!!

[@littleghostfilms3012]

It's good you saw them twice, otherwise you might have thought you were hallucinating the first time.

[@jamessarnik4879]

I saw them at Shaboo Inn in Willimantic Connecticut ..There was about 200 people there ..Look at this concert Thousand and thousands of people..I'm so glad I saw them in 1981..What a great band I saw the original CRAMPS

[@j.frankparnell6195]

I remember watching The Cramps for the first time when my dad got one of those ancient 8ft satellite dishes, and nothing was encrypted, so you could basically watch all TV for free. One of the channels was showing Urgh! A Music War. My dad was so aghast at the Cramps, but I thought hey this is cool.

[@nuArk-eq9mq]

all the roofs were covered with these giant ears and managed to receive signals from outer space

[@zibam982]

I have gone to their concert in the 80's. It was the best.

[@marktaylor4523]

Ivy is an outstandig icon in her own right

[@jerrydiem7755]

I heard this song for the first time in 1967 on the local am top 40 station.Iwas my cousin's rec room by myself when it came on.i got right up and turned the radio and stood with my back against the imitation wood wall bouncing back and forth.It was so good that I remembered it in detail.Iwas seventeen at the time.

[@peanutheadslickerthanbadjo9740]

I love they show Ivy's hands . Even though as a teen I thought of only teen dirty thoughts . As I'm older now I recognize her true guitar talents and still have those teen thoughts ;-)

[@firstnamefirst3200]

For the love of ivy

[@matthewgray469]

You are forgiven

[@TheWolfsnack]

..in her 60's now....still hot!

[@thewenik6876]

Such a good show. Thanks.

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is Stu Morris and Murder the ghost is a good song by him

[@joynthis]

I named my dogs "Lux" and "Ivy," but that was before they drank all my booze, beat me up and stole my car.

[@tapochau]

then they took my girlfriend

[@theatomicclap5328]

joynthis you made my day man thanx👍

[@jongirard2753]

Typical troublemakers.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

BEEN THERE

[@aciemiller3443]

haha xD

[@AthelstanEngland]

Probably most of the crowd weren't born or were in nappies when the Cramps started out but just look at the reaction! That isn't just smiling at some old folks, no sir that is getting into rock n roll proper!!

[@johnhoffmanpaintings8512]

The count five , The cramps and shockabilly show that this is one of the greatest songs EVER.....

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

That kicked ass, what a cool band, would have been awesome being at the gig.

[@mongimanvox5100]

one of the best bands weve ever had!!respect the lux n ivy!!.xx

[@SneedyKetler]

That’s a Jack Casady Bass! I also noticed his carseat strap at 2:57. Something I wanted to create for the longest time. The Cramps were living a dream, or at least living out mine

[@jerrystewart6232]

This version of this classic kicks some serious ass!!! Rest in Lux...

[@stevendphoto]

saw them back in the early 80's at the Cuckoo's Nest...

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is Stu Morris and Murder the ghost is a good song by him

[@BigMojo_official]

the great Blaster Bill Batman on drums...wow!

[@joebloe5356]

That is not Bateman in this video it's Nicky Beat Alexander ...

[@cheeseburgeralltopings7583]

My favorite band to see in NYC at Peppermint Lounge back in the dazyzzzzzs ...whaohhh memories

[@balbinaviola9926]

One of the best band ever, more than a band, a lifestyle, a vision.

[@johnallen9593]

This band gives me the cramps.

[@TheWolfsnack]

Agreed...loved the Cramps and Killing Joke both for that....

[@Janeandhound]

loving this. a fave song in junior high, but Cramps improved it quite a lot. thanks for upload!

[@FredFukkinBear]

The most gritty and soulful rendition of this song I've ever heard. Hats off to Return of the Living Dead for exposing me to The Cramps. I know I got to the party a little late, but I still got here with plenty of time to have some fun!

[@gao1258]

Lux and Ivy's covers were always so good...needs to be an album of Cramps covers

[@gregbors8364]

That’s like half of all their albums

[@tonynesbit9673]

Best band ever,saw them back in the day with Gregory and nick,that's was it for me lightbulb moment,it felt like l was plugged into the mains they lit me up what a sound! I really miss them.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

WTF! I have no idea who these guys are but that much Gretsch in any band is good but in the hands of a good looking redhead??……. I like it.

[@lawrencelaven1407]

Psychotic Reaction was on what I believe was Los Angeles AM radio station KRLA's greatest hits in 1967 or 68. My favorite song, "Dirty Water," by the Standells was on the album too. Being that The Cramps did Psychotic Reaction which they credit to Count Five, they might consider performing Dirty Water: "Down by the river, along with the lovers, fuckers and thieves. Oh, I love that dirty water." The song has a great beat and the guitar kicks ass. The Cramps should check it out. They'll dig it.

[@TheStrangeOne14]

"lovers, muggers, and thieves".

[@birthabutt9555]

Great band....love this stuff. Miss em.

[@TheKeefed]

OK. This is IT! That ''run'' at 2:00. Good heavens!

[@donhavard6525]

These guys are one of my “evil” faves.Great everything!

[@marihoneey]

I placed them under Naughty Honey playlist 👿

[@JamesClark-od1qy]

They're one band you have to see live

[@chopped4skin620]

One of my all time favourite covers of this song

[@kendoddsdadsdogdied2797]

Loved to have been there! The Cramps were a big part of my youth.Women in the audience are lush!

[@meatbundle]

Some times you just gotta rock your way through a gig. They did good.

[@jbee5382]

Interior always has something in his mouth. Lookin great!

[@marthacattnurse]

LUX......BEST FRONTMAN EVER!!!

[@charlesgeckler3991]

+Martha Todd Stephens The sexual presence and power were irrepressible, on stage.

[@jaymmzzs]

+Martha Todd Stephens oh yeah

[@TobyRossFun]

Totally

[@neets1437]

Amen

[@jonesy2111]

No one comes close

[@williamchapin1483]

Great song, great band..

[@micahjohnson1855]

Omg, i need this on vinyl😂

[@jeffmitchell72]

This song kicks ass!!! Rolled over by itself from another song I was listening to. I've never listened to the Cramps, but am about to listen to a bunch of their songs hopping I like them as much as this song.

[@j.dviant]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWKaemxmbKd0fNk

[@pauljarvis5384]

Never knew a band that could produce so much energy, and they’re music will live on forever. Now America has Justin Bieber and Katy Perry... so depressing

[@ExternalInputs]

Paul Jarvis You’re depressing. The Cramps were never chart toppers or massively popular like Bieber or Perry. They used to play to three hundred people a lot of the time. America has way more than just those two, get off your arse and seek out some bands that could use some support instead of moaning that yesterday was great but now everything’s crap.

[@bphcx]

@@ExternalInputs amen

[@kentdonaldson6687]

Sorry about Bieber...

[@bobvido9875]

Bieber and Perry? NO! BUT YOU GOT RAP MUSIC! music of the tonedef people

[@joejones9520]

@West Bay K. gdam i know it, i hate dave grohl just as kurt did.

[@freemandiaz5123]

Incredible!!!

[@marthastephens2179]

Best punk band EVER. RIP LUX AND IVY. TO SEE THEM LIVE WAS A REAL TREAT !

[@richardthompson5436]

Great version of a great gem of a song.

[@pmarasa]

The smartest, most gleeful, most self-aware “evil rockers” ever. Also tied with the E Street Band as best cover band.

[@Ojoe2010]

evil? they're so sweet!

[@pmarasa]

@@Ojoe2010 hence the air quotes. Oh yes, what attracted me to them in the first place was their sense of play, their smart-silly affection for the music and each other. Lux and Poison are my favorite nerds! (When I was a kid in the '60s I had these weird "monster sounds and dance music" albums--do the Twist while chains clank and wolves howl!--and I'll bet Lux and Poison knew those LPs too.)

[@JamesClark-oh9sj]

My older brother turned me on to the cramps in 1982 and I was hooked RIP Lux

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is Stu Morris and Murder the ghost is a good song by him

[@JamesClark-oh9sj]

@@geraldsucks I'll check it out

[@rayquigley1327]

What I Love about the Cramps is that if they are slightly out of tune it only serves to enhance the effective edginess that would destroy a lesser band.

[@jamesha175]

what do you mean, "slightly"

[@beavwarius]

2 of the best shows I ever saw Madison WI, Athens GA.

[@powerpopaholic876]

Well I love the guitarist. Terrific.

[@notyetsilenced9746]

This great one hit wonder lives on!

[@JMD1965]

I miss this band SO much! They were the "Plan 9 from Outer Space" of the music scene!! You either loved the camp or didn't get it. ...I got it!!

[@jodyfarina1147]

Jerry Dismukes hell yes I miss them!!!!!!

[@martinl.7949]

They gave us so many songs to listen to. But I miss'em too bigtime.

[@vegasdave2630]

Saw them years ago in Atlanta and between songs he read outloud the TV guide just so we knew what we were missing RIP LUX!!!!

[@clarkewi]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@MudFlapper359]

You guys make me laugh so hard, the Count 5 taught me this song on the sidebar of suggested videos during Green Onions. And before I go, I'll leave you with a little bit about my self: I was born between the years of 1990 and 1999.

[@gao1258]

LUX, what a performer!

[@kevindobbs1031]

Miss their live shows they were an event when they toured not to be missed rest easy LUX

[@l34CoNCreepy]

my favorite band in the history of the world

[@brokenjellybean]

Ivy is amazing ... sexy as hell and a fucking fantastic musician as well.

[@emmaduncan2991]

Ivy my very well be the most underrated/undervalued, guitarist in the world.

[@hillaryf.6279]

emma duncan and now we’re changing all that! WE RISE

[@mrqs1549]

Ivy’s guitar is glorious!

[@garyyost8060]

I love both versions of this song the cramps rock it just a bit harder 😁

[@seanfinkel9621]

Ivy is my favorite guitarist in so many ways. I want a big Orange Gretch

[@gregorchard7881]

Poison Ivy is one of the least known, but most influential guitarists of the the last 3 decades,,,,

[@AugustusLarch]

Kristy Wallace really tears it up. Underrated.

[@frantisektkakafrankt634]

Genius guitarist Poison Ivy and fab Lux RIP.

[@robertcubinelli4961]

Great band indeed and good choice to cover.

[@cripbabe111]

One of the best bands EVER. Years gone now, but still not over Lux leaving us alone in the world to fend for ourselves..

[@seymour0930]

Great harmonica solo !!!

[@jacobanderson2285]

who knew a psychotic reaction could feel this good

[@christianvillarroel3405]

Awesome version! ♥Count 5

[@lindawhalen1325]

I like Poison Ivy's playing. And all are excellent perfect performance

[@Goggin68]

Loved the your not good enough to worship me look when she plays too

[@hillaryf.6279]

Linda Whalen YES!

[@melissasharkey3926]

fantastic.the cramps were a boon unto the world.the dullards may rule but Cramps are Dada in action. a crack of light in the doorway of life.

[@Espritisback]

Help me. When it's full moon Lux stand in my garden. Then he stares at my window and howls...

[@saintblith]

sounds like a dream...-_-

[@rlr50]

Great tune. I loved every note.

[@savvycha]

BEST live band ever, forever and ever.

[@shelbycabriolet2679]

I liked this so much I watched it twice. And then three times. And then four times. And then...

[@michaelburk9171]

Me too. That throbbing rhythm is amazing

[@richardmartinez5032]

That guitar is BIG! I love this performance: Otherworldly!

[@francisleclaire180]

The Cramps dont inimitables. Longue vie à eux sur KZbin. Va en paix, Lux. Francis 93