the muffs - kids in america

[@somebodyto2]

Gen V season 1 finale, amazing!

[@McLeonVP]

XD

[@spacesheep6547]

what? was this song there?

[@luurchify]

​@spacesheep6547 the mid credit scene in the final episode.

[@MrDavidleerothrocks]

This has been up 17 years & I’m just now seeing it for the first time! 😁 -Ronnie from the Muffs

[@LividImp]

I'm not normally one to gush, but I'm getting old and sentimental. I just wanted to say thanks for being a part of a band that brought great rock into the world. For some reason The Muffs have become my nostalgia band, especially the early stuff. I love listening, but simultaneously hurts so much, reminding me of a time I'll never be able to experience again (that true old German definition of nostalgia). "Kids in America" is easily one of the best covers of any song other there. I still use "I Don't Like You" as one of my alarms on my phone (if that won't wake you up, nothing will). And I'm sure I don't have to explain just how gut wrenching "Sad Tomorrow" became after Kim's death. You guys should have been so much bigger than you were. Thanks again.

[@MrDavidleerothrocks]

@@LividImp Thank you for saying all of this, it means everything.

[@DesertRainReads]

Dude, I loved the way you guys covered this song. Best version of this anthem to date, no one has even come close to touching the raw energy that you delivered while Kim belted this banger out. Rock Band 2 helped me discover your band BTW.

[@MrDavidleerothrocks]

@@DesertRainReads Thank you, I will never tire of hearing this kind of stuff. I tried to play the song once on Rock Band & totally blew it, couldn’t even play my own bass line! 😂

[@DesertRainReads]

​@@MrDavidleerothrocksanytime dude, ha ha, oh man, you know you wrote a good bass line when you can't even get through it on Rock Band 2. I have no idea if this was the actual music video for this iconic cover or not but if it's fan made? I'm genuinely impressed with how the girls captured the energy you and Kim put into the song. We lost an amazing vocalist and you lost a good friend when she passed. Just know her spirit lives on in those of us who love The Muffs.

[@bencummings5304]

This is the worst I felt about a rockstar dying. Seriously she better rest in peace!

[@johnpickk7526]

me too, still sucks sooo much

[@derrickbarnes5352]

Same here

[@alpinion323]

​​@@ricardoratiguieri9862 it's not a conspiracy: they never recorded that song.

[@benjaminparra823]

​@@johnpickk7526😅😊😊

[@ZigZagMarquis]

Rest in Peace Kim. Thanks for playing.

[@bretcantwell4921]

I love these girls. They're clearly having so much fun making this video.

[@opossum4463]

The Muffs are awesome and I miss them. This one was always odd though as the actual band isn't in the video at all.

[@DesertRainReads]

​@@opossum4463still, the literal kids that made this video clearly had tons of fun doing so and they captured the spunky energy of The Muffs dead to rights. This was great.

[@moomoopuppy508]

GEN V FINALE BROUGHT ME HERE

[@hollywhite656]

Rest in peace Kim Shattuck! The Muffs were my childhood

[@arturomunoz3]

It’s not about which is better, they both are cool! It’s great to see artists put their own spin on remakes! Love the original and love this version!

[@dariowestern]

Have you ever heard the UK novelty thrash punk band Lawnmower Deth's version of it? It's a crackup. Kim Wilde and her brother Ricki eventually collaborated on a punk Christmas song with them a few years ago.

[@roylomeli8134]

Back when mtv was awesome!

[@sebastiandeases1139]

That 90s show anyone? Put a big smile on my face hearing this in there

[@emmabuckles6539]

1st like! That 90's Show is so solid! I'm so thankful to see the old gang mostly back together, and the new faces are adorable. I look forward to seeing hopefully much more!

[@roylomeli8134]

Yup! It ended up being good! Can't wait for a new season

[@n0tez434]

Hell yeah!🙌❤️ That '90s show rocks man!🤘 Bonus points to however knows the rendition from Digimon The Movie.

[@rickyhornbach6650]

RIP Kim Shattuck, you will be missed,

[@Feodoric]

gen v!!!!

[@erdwest]

Nobody screams like Kim Shattuck. Love ya kid!!!

[@MrJett1971]

Paul McCartney. Joan Jett. Little Richard. There’s at least three to prove you wrong...

[@imvandenh]

@@MrJett1971 Hmm. Three names of artists who are not Kim Shattuck are proof that no one screams like her? Not to mention none of them scream like she did, as she passed a few days ago sadly. But with that kind of proof, who the hell needs logic and reason? More like proof that you need your hearing checked because I hear very distinct differences and Kim didn't scream like any of the three you mention

[@fabiopunk1661]

Courtney Love?

[@ZakJordan98]

"What a bunch a c**ts"

[@shawnofdanaukota3843]

Billy Butcher: What a bunch of Cs.

[@brianenash51105]

I heard this song on the season finale of 'That 90's show' and LOVED IT!

[@blueblousedesigns]

I heard the version of this song from the band No Secrets in Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, but I always liked this version better. This version was my anthem growing up. 2000's Kids Unite!

[@spookymulder945]

She had a scream that could scare a hurricane.

[@srmugywara695]

Achei essa música Graças a Gen V- the boys , que top man

[@mikewazowski350]

How many of us know this is a cover?

[@joe5414]

Hands down best version

[@zaxxx1975]

I love this video

[@echopryme]

Kim Shattuck MADE that HER song!!! She stole the fire and made it cooler! 😎💯 R.I.P. to Kim!!!! Everytime I hear the original, it just doesn't sound quite right anymore. 💯😎

[@ElDarren]

The muffs are awesome! Nice work from a fellow drummer.

[@nowherebrain]

I love how every part is a joke about playing and recording..I love the keyboardist just constantly up and down on the keys :) and the backup singers and the constant strumming of the guitar not having to do with anything being played.

[@crisstew71]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@philippinechildrenscharity]

Cool. Great job girls! I like Midnights Angels version too. Both great bands :)

[@dynaboyjl.4220]

This is my favorite video of The Beatles.

[@szewei85]

The 90s show finale brought me here haha

[@roylomeli8134]

Same here... it actually was pretty good

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

The MUFFS! Yes.

[@DesertRainReads]

No idea if this was the actual video or if one was even made but Holy shit, it damn well could've passed off as one. You can tell the girls who made this had tons of fun doing so, plus, they captured the essence of the song dead to rights. Whomever was the director of this deserves major kudos for pulling it off.

[@mrjohnroche]

there's a film coming out this year called "kids in america", that 70's show writers making it so we prob gona hear a lot more of that that song. my fav bit was when yer one blew the mike shield away, powerful stuff

[@cjstone1992]

Cool! I LOVE the singers hair.

[@MisaGuitarist]

I totally have to agree. Pretty cool song...

[@obiwan92054]

oh this is good.....

[@wheatln2]

Loving the keyboard action, great work guys!!

[@kristyhedin8528]

This version kicks wilds ass

[@huiyingw]

awesome song

[@fcphantom]

I've had the Clueless soundtrack since I was in high school, and this is the only song that made the cut to my iPhone. Can't wait to play it on Rock Band 2!

[@curleyfamily6063]

No Luscious Jackson's "Here"?

[@echopryme]

This song was the moment when I realized that I didn't give TWO SHITS about my own age. 🤣 Because this was a song for "teenagers"... but I was in my 30's and thought "Shit!!! THAT'S a good fucking song!!!" 💯 Fuck the categories.

[@showbizsam4440]

Fantastic. To be better than the original took some doing, but the Muffs were one of the few capable of doing so. Love it.

[@justinman114]

I think this version as well as the version by Fourth Grade Nothing are both better than the original. Check it out if you haven't heard it!

[@blueblousedesigns]

@@justinman114 thanks for the suggestion, I'll check out that version

[@HildebrandJohnson]

@Rawk4Life Oh, and the Muffs comprised two men and two women originally (and on the first album).

[@DeyCallMeDrama]

Who's here after final episode of That 90's Show!

[@Pastor8226]

Their cover of "Kids In America", originally by Kim Wilde, was used in the soundtrack for the movie Clueless in 1995 and reissued later on their 2000 album Hamburger, as well as being used in Rock Band 2

[@andrewgill1179]

Man I love her rip

[@mercipourlevenin]

i like this cover.

[@ojaipunk7623]

Rest In Peace:(

[@chrisdowning3141]

Hope I don’t ruin anyone’s day if they didn’t know that this is a cover. Kim Wilde’s original version of this song was from 1981. Gen-X just wanted to make sure u knew that. 😂

[@gilbertbrown2572]

Naked aggression has a really good cover too

[@Woobling]

nice one. gotta like these fan-made videos, specially when they good.

[@MAP2010wireless]

Great song

[@therandomband2007]

❤

[@cs292]

That’s a Kurt Cobain type scream.

[@ruthdixon7807]

comes over all californian garage-punk...fantastic stuff.

[@Spankinmike]

lol the muffs. that made me giggle.

[@herminator94]

The voice is the best thing in the hole song! Can you believe that a girl is singing this? It sounds so freakin cool.

[@ikeyschultz4969]

Gen X crushed so hard.

[@armygwarguy]

Yes.

[@cherrybomb8694]

is this the actual music video?

[@HildebrandJohnson]

@Rawk4Life This is the real video. The band is not in it. That's the concept.

[@skatelongboards]

awesome!

[@handicappedhero]

It's so real! I give it 3 stars for being vulnerable.

[@cheekyicycat]

RIP Kim

[@puajjAR]

Kim wilde.beatifull

[@joekimberlin264]

Not sure what this is, but that's not The Muffs Just say'n R.I.P. Kim

[@pregenderneutral]

I love all the cigarettes they have

[@ukslag]

Slik Cut from the uk

[@Rawk4Life]

Just because it doesn't say fan video doesn't mean it's the real music video by the band. I watched a video the other day and it said "Official Music Video" by some band, and all it was was a kid doing a drum cover. If this video was not pre-authorized by the Muffs, then it's a fanmade video even if it doesn't directly say so.

[@bighoomba96]

wow ur so cool

[@JohnM0rris]

Yo. This video is a comment time capsule

[@pressturnsystem4901]

This looks like Disney channel and 2006. Niiiiice

[@NarutoFreak47]

I never realized this was a cover. This was the only version i've known xD But I like this one and Kim Wilde's a lot.

[@surfercrow]

Girl band concept video, errr...0k, this video lacks one important visual. Kim Shattuck! excellent scream, btw.

[@ohmally34]

0:14 she got the cigs, now a days its the vapes.

[@dpinvogue]

Kim's version came out in 1981 - way before any other - plus, the original is sooo much better - cutting edge and I love electronica!!!

[@enoquequeiroz1613]

Saudade desses clipes da MTV

[@monkeyfvck1974]

Rock in peace Kim

[@fraziert]

@LRocker509 Sorry to break it to you, but the Kim Wilde version is indeed the original version, released in the early 80's. I actually prefer The Muffs' version, but...facts are facts.

[@hetoan2]

i am pretty sure these ppl are only in rock band cuz the royalties are a ton lower than the real thing. or they need layered audio for all instruments and the original dont got it.

[@GYMBRO117]

17 years

[@alancooper9178]

It was on clueless so it can't be that useless. I fucking love it even if it's only for the cheese factor!

[@digimei2143]

"What kind of animal are you? You like attacking your own kind?"

[@looshkin66]

@warfan90 i am a real fan.....have been since 1997! I've seen em like 3 times and before that i had seen Kim in the pandoras as well. I was saying i didnt like the song very much........not once in my post did i say the girls in the vid were kim and the muffs. Do you often think before you speak, because you shoul.

[@Rawk4Life]

Read my post again. I said that the members of The Muffs are two guys and a girl. If this is supposed to be their official video for Kids in America, then they hired 4 fan girls to pretend to be them.

[@SNNetwork]

The blonde is Kim though

[@marc.silden]

man, what a high school video... hahahaha

[@davidjstreader]

Who are the people in this filmclip?

[@masterchiefspartan17]

amen

[@billiejeandavey7945]

🌹

[@60829]

best version of this song!!! EVER!!!

[@polyuretheen]

I think this is a cool cover don't know why all those people are bothering themselve's with those bad reactions. if you realy have hated this song, why would you even bother reacting? ;) **I think they secretly love your cover**

[@valnard]

Homelander badass

[@NateRiversRedding]

I'd have to agree too. :D

[@basslinger]

Big bottomed girls, gotta love em!

[@kenunderhill8943]

She has that Courtney love sound, maybe even the girl from the distillers

[@brainiac123]

You know life is cruel life is never kind

[@RichYan33]

No. The song was recorded by The Muffs.

[@masterofkickass]

omg i think i just died a little bit inside listening to this

[@pulmonary90archery]

This isnt a real video obviously the muffs are trio with only a one girl. haha

[@rudy3371]

Fuck Yea‼️🎧👉🏾🤘🏽

[@miked4309]

these kids are not the muffs. love you kim. RIP