The Strokes - When It Started

The Strokes - when it started (02/02/02)

[@sterlincoleman6632]

What I would give to have been there.

[@pedromales2300]

I love how at 1:06 Nikolai and Nick have a moment, they're like fuck yeah we sound good.

[@IsraeliDino]

Hahahahahahaha true!

[@TheAucoin]

"Come on tell me, does he warm the room when he comes, or does he just know how to leave when it gets cold"?--JC Definitely my all time favorite Casablancas lyric.

[@shmoit.v6853]

its "she"

[@davizitopa7252]

Most people don't realize that, but Julian is an excellent lyricist. His persona is just so enormous, even with his shyness Julian is just such a dazzling human being, that his modesty regarding his lyrics (and making him avoid any emotional interpretation of them while singing) gets the best of most of us.

[@JPL243]

@@shmoit.v6853 He*

[@static_blonde]

@@JPL243 it’s she it’s talking about his mom and dad

[@yahiryellow1]

@@static_blonde wow just noticed that

[@Stevesk0011]

That bass.

[@ArsenalTec]

In 2002 in Brazil was awarded a CD with the soundtrack of the movie Spiderman 1, came this song like The strokes!

[@boykillboy78]

the kings of rock indie :')

[@logan4x6]

That good ol' Rock Indie. Gotta love it.

[@NightMythHunter]

Seriously though, so many bands have been inspired by these guys, The Foals, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon all wouldn’t have existed if it wasn’t for these guys, they reminded so many people what rock used to be and inspired so many to pick their guitars back up and rock it out

[@diggingupdinosaurs]

words cannot describe my feelings for this band

[@FlamefulEE]

BEST. BAND. EVER.

[@ManuelEtchart]

This is so SpiderMan

[@eplays9521]

Manuel Etchart took me a second

[@SjaAnat]

E Plays I still don’t get it

[@ManuelEtchart]

@@SjaAnat It's on the soundtrack

[@TheAudiots]

When I first discovered The Strokes right before high school, my whole perspective on life changed. They made me feel something I had never felt before. It's because of them that I started playing and writing music in my own band. You guys should come check it out. You won't regret it.

[@isaiahnanez1324]

TheAudiots my story is pretty similar I found out about them in the summer before high school and they were different than anything I had listened to Pryor. I listened to a bunch of rap and hip hop and now I listen to you guys, strfkrs, and the strokes

[@sodaxperia]

No se van ha arrepentir esa banda es genial suenan genial , son unos genios.

[@SpectacularScarletSpider118]

TheAudiots I have a very similar story! I found out about them a year before High School, and they inspired me to start playing the drums!

[@mybigfather]

Ward

[@luislol9125]

TheAudiots me toooooo, my brother showed me them when I was in 3rd or 4th grade, now I’m in 12th grade and they are still my favorite band, they changed my whole life honestly, well my brother had a big part to do also, he just provided the strokes, the strokes took it from there, I started to love rock, middle school In 7th grade I started to play guitar, my brother had a guitar and I would just pick it up and mess around, then as time went by, I started to really enjoy playing the guitar, until 10th grade was when I started to write my own stuff, I experienced love heartbreaks so that influenced me to write lol, then I had liked a girl and a few others, they all hurt me but oh well lol then I write a song about them and I’m still playing guitar to this day and I know im going to be playing guitar until the day I die, amazing how one person which is my brother, and 5 guys who are the strokes could change someone’s life.

[@rockvideos5748]

02/02/02 lol

[@HenryJVargas]

Rock Videos $2

[@drago6769]

HILARIOUS...

[@ebrtico]

Today 02/02/2020

[@ebrtico]

Waited 18 years to post this

[@NightMythHunter]

ebrtico did you really

[@marceloduarte2620]

Won't decide, but he won't debate Said, "thanks my friend, " but he was too late Oh why, oh why I don't know So you think things move pretty fast down here Well just wait my dear 'till we get up there Oh maybe someday you'll know Had his second kid, was an early night Got to be well dressed 'cause he hates to fly Oh loves his job, takes it home Anything they wanted They could have it, have it Didn't even notice I don't mind it, mind it Won't decide, but he won't debate Said, "thanks my friend, thought that we was dead" Oh why, oh why I don't know Think things move pretty fast down here But just wait my dear 'till you look up there Oh maybe someday they'll know Come on tell me does she warm the room When he comes Or does he just know how to leave When it gets cold Well I don't care, I don't care Cause it's free

[@jens2049]

Marcelo Duarte I love humbug

[@Araduorn]

@@jens2049 who doesnt?

[@El_Andru]

Daddy issues song. Amazing lyrical work.

[@mariaayres15]

First time ever hearing this song.. Class.

[@TheMijoAaron]

This is my favorite version cuz I love how the instruments overpower his voice

[@Gangiskann]

This is by far their most underrated,...

[@seankacosta]

Julian has the power to turn straight men into gay men

[@Max-ri6zr]

Like Alex turner?

[@mcfufley]

it looks like it was filmed in the 90s

[@7teenagesmokers309]

The nineties? You must be an early or late millennium kid. It clearly looks like the late 70s or 80s. Lol. :)

[@juneesser692]

corey jay yes it seems more 70's/80's. anyway, it wasn't much far from 90's

[@JackyJns]

it mkes me so sad to watch old performances, you can tell he seemed realy into it and in love with what he was doing and if you look at 2011 2010 etc he just looks like BLAH i'll sing fine

[@poopsticks11]

Don't know what you're talking about, Julian still looks not enthused as fuck.

[@noahbackman8590]

he is stoned as fuck and he is still stoned as fuck. Julian casablancas, is just the essence of being stoned.

[@LegenDary077]

***** well said

[@patriciacasablancas6]

***** Stoned & Drunk!

[@TheVancanslam]

John Smith pure neckbeard.

[@Jahalekha]

they have their particular sound, are unique! I want them together again, they are amaizing!

[@Koldfusion234]

"I don't care. I don't care cause its free" :)

[@ericscott9029]

I was only two years old when they played on stage. I wish I could of crawled or learnt to walk out of my house to get there. Seemed like a fun time, but was it?

[@eplays9521]

Eric Scott The best time.

[@charliejonesdad]

love this tune its on my mind all the time!

[@pagliaccinodlemantra]

Thank You

[@ryank1524]

Great quality!

[@julianism0s]

I didn't know this song ! and i'm a big fan since 2005!!! wow!

[@MisterJanDaMan]

It's on their first album

[@JLokeHume]

MisterJanDaMan on the american version only.

[@MisterJanDaMan]

JLokeHume Oh I see

[@carolineshanahan3194]

+Juliana Leal Pereira if you're not American that could explain it. they replaced NYC Cops with this on the American version last minute because 9/11 happened

[@GirMittens]

I love the way their legs look so thin and insectlike when the light shines behind them. It's very interesting.

[@Ginnie2view]

Im just worried i wont find better music then the strokes..cuz right now im hopelessly addicted. Happy Birthday Is This It!!

[@7teenagesmokers309]

Come on tell me does she warm the room When he comes Or does he just know how to leave When it gets cold

[@TheStrokesChick]

My first Strokes show was the day after they filmed this. Julian completely lost his voice due to this show, so he couldn't sing at the show that I was at. =( Myeh, it was okay tho coz I still got to see Jules in all of his drunken glory. He was still beautiful and my heart still fell to my stomach the second I saw him for the first time.

[@katti86]

Best group ever!!1 The Strokes rocks!!! love u guys!! all of their songs r just awesome!

[@ippikineko]

the singer always sounds like theres an effect over his voice, makes it sounds radio-ish

[@Thestrokessss1]

I was at this show. Anyone else? Damn I'd love to reminisce about this show....best performance I've seen ever. And all for only $2. :)

[@MrChingoro]

love their songs, old & cool mix

[@autoforthepeople]

Ah, 2002... listened to this and the other songs on that album on a loop every day!!!

[@dustinlong2202]

I just came here because of spider man (2002)

[@chilianchika]

i love this song!!!i luv u julian!!!

[@vincomens]

man this is fkn dope!

[@NectarDirector]

been over 8 years still a good song today.. 10/10/10

[@Marilola75]

I'd die for The Strokes!!!

[@zestroker1]

happy birthday is this it and thank you strokes for this...and all :] love you

[@FemmeFatalee]

love it!

[@okcivicx693]

The way Nick moves his head while playing, I also do that while listening

[@mase15]

I love both bands.

[@tbrown8890]

Everything is so perfect in these live performances. Sounds Just like the recording. Julian's voice is perfect.

[@TxStroke23]

@gogolplex74 because they have this 70s garage band feel that we havent seen in years. They are incredible musicians

[@HappyTripGirl420]

One my Favortes

[@Heyitzj0sh]

man, i really miss the 90's and early 2000's..

[@IsTheRoomOnFire]

I love how this video looks ancient even though its 2002. too good

[@danterivera7964]

I Cant believe how old looks this Video Now...But it is so good!!!

[@mrwhirly69]

brilliant

[@qflatmajor]

that is one wicked bassline. as well as the stage, it's pretty awesome too

[@miguelangelnavarretedavid6615]

I love

[@ReneGarS]

they are the masters, we need more from theire

[@MrZZiZZler]

i love this song, they perform very well

[@demons408]

i love the strokes

[@danielinidad]

the strokes are amazing, son muy chingones

[@floridtv]

the happiest moment of my life was when i saw the strokes in the recording studio in 2010

[@davesmith7891]

Yeah, October 2006 - back when The Strokes were still a little-known act with only a handful of fans. God, those were the days...

[@netowner666]

omg i love this song

[@Caligula138]

these are just plain fuckin good... you cant deny talent!!

[@mathiaslz4]

this song is awesome. i love the solo

[@Xxswimtothemoon]

favorite strokes song. just is. i swear from the moment i heard it. i wz like f yea. the lyrics... his voice. nick's solo the whole band in general it's jst doing it for me...

[@DRUMMERxGURU]

love thes guys so defrent N fresh sounding wene they came on the scene .. still getting me jumping

[@Gangiskann]

This is by far their most underrated song,...

[@TheOdissey]

exelente!!

[@AutumnArson]

The bass is so awesome in this song!

[@marchini87]

why is it that this particular gig has ALL their best songsand it's all good quality and it looks really good setting, is the gig famous???

[@shazaha]

02.02.02

[@discosucks1985]

thank you for for being my Best friend through my teen years Strokes

[@marcelosantillan1666]

con este tema me arranco unos buenos fasoletis saludos

[@sosulivan123]

the strokes in 3 days!!!! im goinggg

[@mrshizno91]

the bass in this song awesome

[@DW8807]

I love the how old this video looks. it matches the music and the band perfectly

[@Joaopandao]

these Strokes tunes in the piano are soooo goooood

[@xxdeathroarsxx]

Nikolai's hair is really classic. Love it. Not everyone can pull it off these days.

[@Romeobg249]

I remember hearing this song as a child

[@EleonoraRigby]

This band is amazing, and ''Is This It'' is almost perfect. I love the whole album, every song

[@ARCMusic]

the strokes early days were pure so much better than first impressions and room on fire

[@lolharblz]

@BigHashTouraj Their oldest member is 33 if I remember right, I think it's Albert. This was filmed in '02 so they were all between the ages of 21-24. Such talent at such a young age x_x

[@bolero78]

AMEN TO THAT!

[@cindyespinozaseminario2300]

OMFG the bass

[@AlbertoD41]

This venue performance will go down in history

[@BMXorHOMICIDE]

@SaltyWater1 Nothing beats that NewYork cafe/lounge sound!!!..

[@theronstacks]

i heard three or so days ago that ... Julian released a statement over the radio that the strokes have been in the studio for 3 weeks...

[@SuperAnthonypatrick]

awesome little solo in there

[@nonnsha]

i love the strokes!!!! -shannon

[@matheus71998]

strokes

[@manditoaiello18]

the bass is awsome!

[@sumwhatparanoid]

my favorite song for the past 8 years

[@stroke79]

The Strokes = great songs + personality

[@pauliqm]

great... they're the best

[@xxdeathroarsxx]

O why o why... I don't know... I love u guys sooo much.LOL The bass is kickass!

[@BritGuitars]

probably you're talking about New York City Cops, which was in the original Is This It tracklist but was replaced by When It Started in the American version. that's why itunes tags it as When It Started

[@thedragonslayerboss]

3:45 my favorite part of any strokes song of all time

[@mauricioelias84]

for a moment i thought i was lookin at a video from the 70s or somethin i love the retro look man

[@210corona]

ive yet to see a band with as much swagger and uniqueness as the strokes

[@TheBeirt]

This song reminds me of old country. Now I must cry ,* ,* ,*

[@waldomunu8860]

If that bassline were and animal, it'd be a bird - because its so flyyyy

[@noscirenamra]

I Love This Song Really At Sunday it Cracks the Laziness and Boredness Atmosphere of the Restlessness

[@benno3608]

one of my favorite basslines...