The Replacements -Breakdancing In The Slime -(Dan Baird)

[@otisgibbs]

What's your favorite Replacements song?

[@Jack-iy6ic]

Hard to rank them, but some of my favorites are Achin' to be, Alex Chilton, I will dare, black diamond, waitress in the sky, and bastards of young although I like all of their music that I've heard

[@Kickstart500]

I’m not well enough informed. But I love JTEs cover of Can’t hardly wait. I’ll be studying up some

[@dougthompson9596]

Here Comes A Regular 😎❤️

[@thealleys]

Happy Town!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Kiss me on the bus.. here comes a regular Bastards of Young I'm curious to know Dan being such a great music man and given where he was from did he ever hang out at all with any of the guys from rem or was he a fan of them back in the day like he was in The replacements I was curious to know maybe you talk to him again sometime? Or the b-52's I love Dans wearing an American beauty grateful Dead t-shirt too.

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

One thing is sure: Otis has always the coolest guests, that tells a lot about him

[@alwayscrazy1]

"... my last band covered the Clash, the Kinks and the Replacements; seems my soul is as misspent as my years..." -- R.W. Hubbard :)

[@Uppertown]

Two of my all-time favorite human beings. Slim and Dan Baird. As a lifelong Minneapolitan, “Within Your Reach” is hard to beat.

[@otisgibbs]

Hell yes!

[@mitchmatthews6713]

The 'Mats were THEEE rock-and-roll band of my generation. There isn't a time that I play "Tim" when I don't cry a bit. I was at Paul's bachelor party in Ann Arbor. The Young Fresh Fellows played. A phenomenal night.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

I saw the Replacements in Providence RI with Young Fresh Fellows. Had a conversation with Paul and Tommy backstage, Tommy thought I was someone else he didn’t like and it started an argument, it was funny trying to to prove I wasn’t who he thought I was. Paul recognizes me but Tommy wasn’t having it. Bobby thought it was funny. Everyone seemed pretty well primed, if you know what I mean. Young Fresh Fellows were great and the The Mats followed for a short but delirious set and asked the Young Fresh Fellows to come up and finish the set, which they did. Good times.

[@jackamason4683]

I have always Loved Dan's sense of humor,been sober 12 years myself,and thru all of these journeys,I have met a few Monster human beings myself,one of life's,most sacred treasures,and it getting harder to be one every,damn day.

[@buddylobos5277]

These guys were my neighbors. Literally. I remember when Tommy was 10. Anyhow, Curtiss A got a great write-up in Rolling Stone and I'm guessing that's how they got road work. Curt was the last show at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC. I gave them some of our old equipment that to start. Kids. That was pre-Slim. We recorded at the same studio with the same engineers. There have been benefit shows for Slim and an album I think. I hear he's doing good. He's well loved in Minneapolis. The Replacements? That's a long story. But, People do like Paul Westerberg.

[@otisgibbs]

That's tremendous, Buddy!

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

My favorite American band. Thanks for helping them.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Bob Mehr’s authorized biography of The Replacements is one of the greatest books I’ve ever read about a band. It’s called Trouble Boys. He’s also co-producing all of these great box sets and special releases for the band too along with Jason Jones at Rhino. The new Pleased To Meet Me outtakes Lp is great too.

[@otisgibbs]

Bob is also a really good guy and a fun hang!

[@Stormwarningjeep]

Agree…that’s easily one of the best books I’ve ever read. Both hilarious and sad. The final page of the ASD tour where Paul and Tommy go their separate ways was so well written.

[@ChorusArtists]

Mehr's book is a masterpiece of a rock biography. Trouble Boys is my fave bio of all time, and the Mats are right up there, too.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

My favorite band of all time. I have a Bob Stinson tattoo on my shoulder, design and recreated and printed the poster from their appearance on SNL in 1986 last summer. I’m a bit of a fan 😁

[@richabolistic]

I saw the ‘Mats on their last tour, with Slim, and Uncle Tupelo opened. Heaven. Slim was a rock. I saw Soul Asylum many times, and after Karl, their bass player, passed away, Tommy Stinson filled in and I saw them play at Mohegan Sun, a casino, in the lounge for free. Tommy showed just as the show started and announced he had been “at the tables” until show time. You can take a Stinson out of Minneapolis, but a Stinson is always a Stinson.

[@bretthamilton7308]

That's a dream show for me. Uncle Tupelo and the Replacements are at the top of my list.

[@blainebauman572]

I never knew uncle Tupelo opened for the mats, what a lineup

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

@@blainebauman572 neither did I. I’m not sure Jeff Tweedy even knows

[@richabolistic]

@@thomasminarchickjr.7355 mtruslow mtruslow Forum Resident I saw Uncle Tupelo open for the Replacements in Baltimore at Shriver Hall @ Johns Hopkins. I was in the first row and my buddy and I were looking at each other going "What in the hell is this s**t?" We didn't know any better at the time and years later when we became fans, we just laugh about not knowing what we were seeing at the time. History, man!!

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

@@richabolistic I know Tweedy is a HUGE fan. He talked about seeing them in ‘83 with X in his book. I’ve never heard him talk about opening for them. That would be a great bill

[@tedlindsay8221]

For Slim Dunlap to be referred to as a "monster human being"...What more can you say about someone? Dan Baird brought rock and roll back to the '80s. His music has always had a special place in my library of music.

[@otisgibbs]

I love me some Dan! : )

[@ddawson2009]

@@otisgibbs Great chat as always - hard to pick a favorite - so diverse - Here comes a regular on the soft side - Alex Chilton maybe? So many classics - tell Dan i said "hey" - been a dogs age.

[@bretthamilton7308]

Finally!!! IOU, Alex Chilton, Androgynous, Another Girl Another planet and way too many to name. My favorite American Rock and Roll Band Ever. Their music is personal to me. Don't know why. I love them. The book , Trouble Boys is a wonderful read. Westerberg is one of my favorite song writers. Thanks Otis.

[@ardenevox]

I could listen to this guy talk all night.

[@amberwoodstudio]

Dan Baird just seems to get it. Much love from the eastern shores of Canada 🇨🇦

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Slim was the guitar-player already when I first heard the Replacements in late 1988. I got to the party late, but more than made-up for it since then. They’re my favorite American band.

[@Westernerd1]

This is awesome. Perfect take on Slim. Tommy doing lots of backyard shows, "still needs a space suit" claimed another fellow musician who played a show with him in NYC a couple of years ago. I wish Paul would resurface. But kinda like Forrest Gump, guess he just stopped running one day and went home...

[@RandyH400]

Thanks Friend! I don't know anything about these guys but it's still a great story.

[@elritroid1617]

Otis, my man, The band I was in was the opener at The Pier in Raleigh that night, Dan encored with em that night . They played Gimme Shelter. Big crazy stuff after the show backstage that night. Violence, drugs, ejections from the venue , and a rose garden, all in one night, and Mitch Easter the next day, great times.

[@eliwebster509]

I love the replacements just as much as I love Townes. Loved this story, too. Thank you, Otis.

[@michaelmatiatos7194]

Slim is one hell of a songwriter. His solo work is fantastic. I Hate This Town, is about as good as it gets. Thanks Otis

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks, Michael!

[@Zepster77]

Awesome awesome awesome

[@Mantanhattan]

Playing this again after I crawl out of the Slim Dunlap rabbit hole. Guy’s amazing. Thanks, Dan. Thanks, Otis!

[@otisgibbs]

That first Slim solo record is great!

[@Mantanhattan]

@@otisgibbs Just bought & received Slim’s follow-up. I love Hate This Town. I’m trying to support all artists you endorse & those who you like. Buying one of the Amy projects next…. her videos move me. Significantly. How couldn’t they? Told you I’m reading Dobson’s GULF COAST BOYS, didn’t I? To quote Bootleg Bob: I don’t believe I ever lied to you.

[@myzyagssc]

Can't hardly wait

[@brucegwynn8509]

I like Dan Baird, never heard of him until your channel , thanks Otis

[@mattmatthews5148]

I was at that Raleigh show and in fact a good friend made a pretty good sounding audience tape. Dan joined for Gimme Shelter (and maybe something else). He's spot on with his take on Slim and how he slotted in. Paul's (great) guitar playing also came to the fore with Slim in the band.

[@thecarbonarc1878]

I was there, too. It was a great show.

[@jeffkiefer6972]

sixteen blue no wait unsatisfied no wait skyway…aw shit this is hard!

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

Dan Baird is a super cool human. Picking a favorite Replacements song is almost impossible. It changes every day and depending on my mood. Johnny's Gonna Die, Sadly Beautiful, Here Comes a Regular...I could go on for a while. I always heard that Slim was a cool person and I knew he was a hell of a guitar player. Another great one Otis, thanks. Peace.

[@keithsandulak2292]

lightning genius lightning failure two bars apart, what a brilliant description.

[@nslsooner10]

Hey Otis, that was great! Mine is “Can’t Hardly Wait”. I love them all though. My favorite band.

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you, James!

[@travissmith9451]

"Why didn't you hire me? The Band wouldn't have missed a beat". Dan Baird "yeah, they would've!".No matter the guitarist or the band that statement's gotta be true 95% of the time. Guess that's what makes exceptions exceptional...

[@thealleys]

instant like.

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you!

[@DocJJohnson]

Wonderful story about Slim...many thanks

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks, Doc!

[@timgant7141]

I had to pleasure of talking to Slim for a couple hours after a show he did in Gainesville Fl under his own name. Funny as hell dude,had me in stitches the entire time.

[@timsodonovan1453]

My band open for Dan in Atlanta a few years back. I have always been a huge fan of his work from the satellites through his solo stuff…. I couldn’t believe how approachable and cool he was. Great show also! I never thought I’d see one of my heroes, and an old acquaintance from the road, talking about my favorite band ever The Replacements!

[@THEItchybruddah]

“Cauldron of unexpected…” Slim’s the bomb. As is, of course, Dan!!

[@otisgibbs]

Definitely!

[@Gutterus]

I don't think I could ever pick a favorite Replacement song,but today it's ''Satisfied''

[@britthibbert7383]

Another great one of Dan :). I could listen to him talk all day! Thanks Otis.

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks, Britt!

[@sspbrazil]

Love The Replacements, great story, Dan is full of some great stories.

[@gregwalker1913]

Love The Replacements! Saw them four times, 3 near the end of their career and once on the reunion tour in 2013. Always entertaining. They opened for Tom Petty in 1989 and were drunk as skunks. We didn't get too many full songs but entertaining. Benmont Tench came out to play with them on a few songs and Paul's "Take it Benmont." during the solo cracked me up. The 1991 show at the Concert Hall is the one I shall always treasure. A fantastic full career retrospective by a sober (or so it seemed) band. Among my favourites are Somebody Take the Wheel, Unsatisfied, Alex Chilton, Can't Hardly Wait, I Don't Know and Kiss Me on the Bus, amongst many others. Dan did a good job of kind of defining the two phases of their career.

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks, Greg!

[@rogerjokela6383]

into the great wide open is written about the replacements...A rebel without a clue.....

[@buzzbabyjesus]

I love Slim Dunlap's "Not Yet/Rock N Roll Love Affair". You can find it on KZbin. It's exactly what the Stones lost along the way somewhere.

[@otisgibbs]

I'm with ya, Alan!

[@christophermckinney4756]

That was fantastic! Thank you and Dan! The Mats are without a doubt my favorite band and Paul my favorite songwriter. Unsatisfied is still my favorite Mats tune. Or Skyway, Bastards, or... I went to the 2015 reunion show in Chicago.

[@otisgibbs]

Hey Chris, it's good to see ya in here. I hope things are good with ya! : )

[@christophermckinney4756]

@@otisgibbs all is well my friend. I’m glad you’re back in Hoosier Land.

[@darinblomquist422]

I enjoyed this story again

[@3340steve]

Excellent....Wow....BAIRD is full-on...

[@BenBigelow3]

Thx Dan. This is great!

[@ChorusArtists]

I adore this channel and all the stories, but this was particularly special for me. The Mats are in my top 3 all time, and the stories are hilarious. Thanks to Dan for sharing.

[@CornboneStudios]

If only you were lonely. Was a good mix tape tune for romancing women. Found this post very late but enjoyed hearing Dan’s stories.

[@mind188]

Talent show

[@brucegwynn8509]

Oh shit otis, I remember and also liked Georgia satellites, one of my favorites was battleship chains, had no idea Dan Baird was in the group, thanks for the history lesson once again

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

think he was a founder.. who can forget the MTV years keep your hands to yourself there was Danny. The one you really got to watch out for from the debut album is railroad steel that will get you a speeding ticket if you're not careful LOL

[@Frostheimer]

If nothing else, buy the Satellites’ third album, “In the Land of Salvation and Sin.” Outstanding.

[@VictorRochaGaming]

Dan F*ckin' Baird!! Subscribed. I saw Slim play at the Pomp Room in Sioux Falls, SD in '96. He sat in with a band trying to do Hank Williams songs. It was painful but Slim powered through it with kindness and empathy for the struggling band. What a sweetheart.

[@Brindleyberg]

Great clip. Favourite song - Someone take the wheel. And much as I love the 2 Slim albums his live one (bootleg?) 'Thank you dancers' is the one I play the most. He makes the obscenely out of tune guitar on 'Rockin here tonight'' enjoyable.

[@markferguson3745]

" Cauldron of unexpected",- absolutely. I'd rather be known for periodically blowing people's minds, than as the guy that was consistently " good". Every band needs some of both. I saw the 'Mats back in Hootenanny era, and was instantly sold. Get what PW was trying to do later, but really not so much my thing,-whatever, - still cool; you have to grow/ follow what keeps you engaged. Peace.

[@jimmiefarmer3022]

I got turned onto the 'Mats in '84, hearing "I Will Dare" on our local college station. They came to Seattle in '85 and played at Astor Park (a bar) exactly one month before my 21st birthday. I was pretty pissed I could not see them! It's funny Dan mentioned the bit about guitar players - I was "that guy!" In early '87 after hearing that Bob had been let go I was drunk AF, called Information in Minneapolis and asked for Paul Westerberg's number. I was going to tell him that I was the guitarist they needed to fill Bob's shoes. Whoever answered the phone that night (well, early morning MPLS time!) was probably really pissed and I sincerely apologize to that Paul, whoever you were. In retrospect, it was probably for the best because I got sober a couple years later and I'm not sure my life would have taken the same path if I had miraculously sweet-talked Paul into hiring me as the lead guitarist in The Replacements. My favorite 'Mats song varies with my mood, but it's usually "Left of the Dial." Usually.

[@rickwojciechowski4246]

Thanks for this Otis. Don't force me to pick between Answering Machine and We're Coming Out!

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you, Rick!

[@stevemoody13]

Damn! If that show in Raleigh was the one at the Pier I was there. Great show! The 80s were fun.

[@jr642]

Springsteen called Slim one of the great rock and roll songwriters. Those solo albums are absolute monsters.

[@cpetty4305]

I recently read The Trouble Boys replacements bio. After reading I searched online for further details on Slim’s recovery from the stroke. I hope he’s doing better!

[@aisle_of_view]

Hey, thanks for the Slim recommendation. Time Like This is really, really good. Fave Mats Song - Unsatisfied

[@damienlynch5235]

Nowhere is my home and Portland.

[@andrewzacks]

That was fantastic. I did not remember that the Mats had another guitar player. Saw them with Stinson a few times. Amazing songs. Love Dan’s story telling. Do you know everybody that’s cool in the music world, Otis?

[@otisgibbs]

Haha! I wish I knew 1% of the cool people in music, but I'm guessing they're happy they don't know me, Andrew! ; )

[@brianbeattympls]

I just saw Curtis A (and band) last Saturday night.

[@brianbeavers9660]

Otis, this is right in my wheelhouse ( 'Mats & Sats') Dan is a terrific storyteller, as well as a masterful songwriter (Hands2Yourself & Battleship chains) l also own Slim's solo album.

[@brianbeavers9660]

Mats-l'll be You/ Bastards of Young/On the Bus/Waitress in the Sky I love Paul's mix of respect & irreverence, (confusion?!)

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks, Brian!

[@scottrankie]

Cool story about Slim, it's refreshing to hear someone isn't an asshole. My favorite's are Left of the Dial, Here Comes a Regular, Alex Chilton, there's so many great songs

[@otisgibbs]

I'm with ya, Scott!

[@chrisbrowning6102]

"Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round...."

[@Mantanhattan]

My own personal favorite Mats song but there are so many more Paul Westerberg solo faves.

[@ericpopovic7124]

I Love that GD American Beauty shirt Dan's got on. ⚡💀⚡

[@danbaird7414]

Ordered mine on line. Good quality, but I can’t remember which company.

[@williamtynertyner1425]

CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is my favorite MAT'S song.

[@NameWithheld999]

I’ve always wondered who played the lead on IOU? I think Bob was out of the band by that point and Slim hadn’t been brought on yet for those sessions? It sounds like Rick Richards or Warner Hodges.

[@GIBKEL]

My Favorite Replacements song…..tough call, but Pleased to Meet Me was life changing at the time. I worked at a Mom and Pop record store that would get in demo lps. I had been hired as the ‘metal expert’ but as soon as I started working there, I listened to anything but. I was so sick of the syrup production cliches that L.A was pumping out and all of a sudden I heard Rock n’ Roll coming out of the speakers in a pure form. That’s is undeniable, that is The Replacements!

[@rutledgeleland2538]

nice shirt!

[@otisgibbs]

It was a pleasant surprise! : )

[@cobrakari]

Here comes a regular or I.O.U. Or red red wine. Depending on my mood.

[@keithmakila2767]

Slim is a great human being. Die Within Your Reach

[@screenwulfpress]

Left if the dial!

[@garywall5769]

Can you find someone that can tell the story of the 'Legendary ' Portland, OR show that the Mats did on the Pleased to meet Me tour? Spent way too long thinking about favorite song.....Here Comes a regular or Color Me Impressed.

[@alicerepooc4475]

My favourite Replacements song is Can't Just Pick One

[@mattopheen216]

Go, is my favorite.

[@Paulpoission]

Never got to see them, unfortunately. Saw Paul Westerberg a few times.

[@PatheticHero]

Favorite Mats song? Ah. sh1t... they're all great: Answering Machine, Unsatisfied, Here Comes a Regular, Bastards of Young, Left of the Dial, Alex Chilton, Never Mind, Shooting Dirty Pool, Portland, Within Your Reach, Color Me Impressed, Skyway, Sadly Beautiful, The Ledge, Someone Take the Wheel, They're Blind, Sixteen Blue... No Mats' fan could pick just one.

[@ChorusArtists]

The Replacements were the best. Fave track is hard to pick, but I'd have to say Answering Machine.

[@ryKirwan1]

Date to Church ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@earring1]

I Don't Know

[@caseysmith544]

Have you heard Left Lane Cruiser? They kind of fit this type of band and are on the Black Keys studio playing hillbilly bluegrass country rock. I think they are now 2 maybe now 3 members. They are from Fort Wayne Indiana. On another note I did forget that Unsatisfied was done by the replacements may favoriet and only song I know. I heard that song on the radio in the 1990's on an 1980's to now station probably now a 2000's to now station as it was changing to 1990's to now when living in Madison area, Middleton (Middleton that will be a suburb part of City of Madison still with own post station in 2024) in 2000 before I moved. The Album it is from Let It Be almost got a lawsuit from Beatles or EMI but then when the head of EMI or the remaining Beatles at the time heard the album and how good it was, the lawsuit was dropped, this makes me think it was the Beatles.

[@davidmager707]

That's a hard choice to make, but I'll go with Alex Chilton and Here Comes a Regular. So many great tunes though.

[@briansearle2576]

Sixteen Blue

[@Zavijava1]

saw Slim twice with the "...mats" always a great guitarist and great onstage,good addition to them as they gained above ground success,Westerberg really was way better with them...Damm love "Alex Chilton" plus'Waitress in The Sky" even though it is a misogynist hoot) but the early stuff was fun with Bob unless it was a bad nite...

[@christophervaldez8746]

I wouldn't say "Waitress" was misogynistic. It was inspired by Westerberg's sister who was a flight attendant for many yrs. His sister told him many stories about all the A holes she had to deal with every day....

[@randyrupert2798]

Little Mascara

[@uncleledbetter5680]

Great get with Baird, Otis. One of my heros growing up. Also kudos on the composition, lighting, framing etc.. on all your vids. They're impressive. Your attention to detail and care shows. You have a cinematic eye for the timeless. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks for the kind words! I do the best I can, but there's still lots of room for improvement. Such is life. : )

[@kevinglassco5021]

Nightclub Jitters

[@jamescroy9464]

Sucker for a good pop song - Kiss Me on the Bus

[@brianmobley1720]

Got to see them open for Tom Petty at Deer Creek 😎 I know I’m dating myself by calling it Deer Creek lol

[@otisgibbs]

It'll always be Deer Creek to me! ; )

[@earring1]

I saw them probably the same week as you at Pine Knob with Tom. I'll always call it Pine Knob too!

[@christophermckinney4756]

It’s okay. I still call it Deer Creek. 😂

[@ponchostevens]

I.O.U & I Don’t Know!

[@chadmacdonald7914]

"there's something about the everyman singing that is always touching.." nicely spoken, Dan! Otis your channel is TERRIFIC.. thank you for sharing it all w/ us.. 2 fave Mats' #'s for me: Gary's got a Boner + Alex Chilton 🤩

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you, Chad!

[@iansings7428]

".. where you can feed yourself if you have an employed wife..."

[@sadymaher44]

Achin to be

[@waynemiracle8928]

Language too rough for me!

[@1populist]

Androgynous