VINTAGE! 🎵 Question Mark & The Mysterians - 96 Tears REACTION

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[@batmanforpresident9655]

This is not only one of the greatest one hit wonders of all-time, but one of the greatest songs of the rock era.

[@williamstlouis3368]

Agree wholeheartedly. This is the first song on my playlist. Peace out.

[@jkbezo1]

Dont forget their other hit "Can't Get Enough You Baby"! Which was also covered by Smash Mouth back in the late '90s.

[@karenduell1027]

Yes, one of my top 20 favorite songs of all time!

[@chuckleezodiac24]

Well, the party's over. They've run out of songs to react to.... 96 Tears? C,mon....

[@franklubbock8400]

Oh they got plenty of songs to do like Steely Dans full catalogue and Pink Floyd Animals lol

[@randytorres8211]

This song was written by "?," the band's frontman who wanted to be anonymous (he's listed on the composer credits as (Rudy Martinez). At one point he referred to the individual band members only by three-letter names (at one point, the band was known as XYZ). The mystery helped market the group, who wore dark glasses to add to the intrigue. Since mystery has always been a staple of their act, it's hard to know which stories about the group are factual. When they recorded this song, they were a five-piece whose families migrated from Mexico and Texas to work in the Saginaw Valley in Michigan. ? told Songfacts the song was always called "96 Tears," and never "69 Tears" or "Too Many Teardrops" as sometimes reported. He insists that the number 96 has a deep, philosophical meaning, but refuses to tell us what that is. Interviewing him is quite an adventure. Note that the singer is not the one crying the 96 Tears. He's been dumped, and plans to get revenge by reuniting so he can dump her back. That's when she'll be crying the 96 tears. When the group came up with this song, ? didn't want to use a title with a number in it because he thought they would be accused of ripping off The Rolling Stones, who had a hit with "19th Nervous Breakdown." His bandmates convinced him to go with it. The record was taped in a converted living room in Bay City, Michigan. The band then had the Texas-based Pa-Go-Go Records press 500 copies so they could distribute them to the DJ's in southern Michigan. The song became the most requested record on WTAC Flint, and CKLW out of Windsor, Canada, which went into Detroit. Cameo Records, having solvency problems, picked up the record after one of its staffers heard it on CKLW. (Songfacts.com)

[@scottlaughlin9897]

From Michigan and I was told by my friends father that the story was about this ice cream truck driver was getting the kids high by sniffing glue in Birmingham, Michigan in the 60s. This is unsubstantiated. But always stuck with me.

[@FlipArt57]

Thanks! I didn't know that much about them, but knew 96 Tears was big! Now I like them even more.

[@Brandon-sw5ob]

Awesome comment full of information concise to the point perfect peace and love my friend

[@danmayberry1185]

96 ripping off 19th? Cool fact. Another Stones 19th connection is both songs are Van Morrison, copied. Jagger spoke of learning to "preach" while listening to Them.

[@jameswhite7139]

Most of the band members are Latino decent which was very rare during that time period. The Mysterians took their name from a 1957 Japanese film called "The Mysterians"

[@MarcosElMalo2]

And Question Mark got the name from his real first name, Question.

[@MusicMissionary]

I was just reading about that. Label was in San Antonio. Interesting...

[@edevard9048]

Sons of migrant farm workers

[@mikehollingworth2262]

@@MarcosElMalo2 freakin hilarious Marcos

[@nickcarroll5034]

they're Mexicans lol "latino decent"

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Iconic organ riff from my childhood. One of my older cousins played in a band at that time, and I remember him playing this song. Very 1960s!

[@highline64]

This was an iconic top 40 playlist in the 60’s era

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

I’ve danced to this song today like the 16 year old me danced to it back in the 60s. Still an awesome song to dance to❤

[@1312cc]

Rudy Martinez, the band's lead singer, legally changed his name to "question mark" in the late 60's.

[@jkbezo1]

This band was one of the early proto punk, garage rock bands. Latino, Mexican band from Michigan. Their other hit was "Can't Get Enough You Baby"! Which was also covered by Smash Mouth back in the late '90s. Look at that song too. This kind of music is to not think too hard on the lyrics its music made for dancing.

[@atenachos6282]

These guys were from Flint/Bay City Michigan area and had huge success in the mid sixties with this song and a few others.

[@brainscott8198]

They were New Wave before there was water...so ahead of their time....from Flint-Saginaw, Michigan.

[@mrcody333cam]

The B-52s have noted this band and this song as an inspiration for their unique style of music.

[@reignjosiah]

LOVE this tune! 🎹

[@newpuritan9292]

This was part of what became known, retrospectively as garage punk. An anthology of the myriad bands in the US in the sixties was Nuggets - every track a gem and well worth exploring.

[@Rockaria23]

This only reached Number 37 here in the UK Chart back in 1967. The Stranglers did a great version later in 1990 and took it to Number 17.

[@tefalhead7396]

Like to see them react to some Stranglers songs

[@jethro1963]

@@tefalhead7396 Love the Stranglers. Didn't know anything about them until I saw the video for Skin Deep when it came out. Bought a greatest hits CD and 96 Tears was on it. They did a good cover, also loved Strange Little Girl and Golden Brown.

[@wesjohnson1783]

Stranglers themselves don't get enough attention.

[@easyrolling]

It was the second biggest song of 1966 on the Billboard charts for the year( behind California Dreaming ) They charted a couple of other singles but basically this was it for them. Michigan based but they were all latin immigrants with a garage band sound.. Interesting reaction..

[@Scolof99]

Their from Bay City Michigan. My ex-wifes uncle, Bobby Balderama, was in the band.

[@ronwalker403]

A classic. As a 10 year old kid, I loved this tune. Excellent bass riff by Mel Schacher prior to his tenure with Grand Funk Railroad. One of the all time great garage rock tunes.

[@FlipArt57]

My brother and I use to just laugh and dance to the organ when we see them on " Where The Action Is" or Hullabaloo. And the same with Sam The Sham. When we realized that both groups are Mexican, we laughed 96 tears! I'll never forget these guys.

[@mikemiller3069]

"Grooving" was a thing in the 60s. There was a song from 1967 by The Rascals called, "Groovin' (On A Sunday Afternoon).

[@glennburch1081]

Grew up listening to stuff like this, I have always loved this song. My sister had the 45 and I believe I wore the grooves off of that record. Great stuff! Thanks for reacting.

[@marybaillie8907]

Just a blast from the past. So 60's, especially the organ. This was a popular battle of the bands songs. Great tune. Great reaction. Big Hugs from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@michaelbuhl4250]

My favorite song by them is probably "I Need Somebody," but I'm really glad you guys watched this. Viva garage rock!!!

[@bobowrathsovine.]

I like "Smokes" the best

[@LaserRanger15]

That's a classic, and even if you don't like it, it influenced lots of people.

[@A2Z83]

They did another song you might have heard called Can't Get Enough Of You. I only recently found out they did the original.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Another song from the 60s you guys should check out is "Double Shot Of My Baby's Love."

[@geminiguy2013]

Another Michigan band made it. They were originally from what is called, the Tri-City area consisting of Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland. They played a lot of venues in Flint, my old hometown that was also the home of Grand Funk with which they had connections.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Very simple tune, and yet, it took us all by STORM! Everyone I knew was singin' it!

[@marilyndurham738]

Oh man I used to Love Love Love this song when it came out back in my day!!!:)

[@rondarton4049]

One of the best songs EVER. I played my 45 over and over and over again. LOL

[@kenrock8692]

Singer claimed an alien gave him the song. At some point he also had his name officially changed to Question Mark.

[@John_Locke_108]

Kids, don't do drugs.

[@memaacalifornian5517]

❤❤❤this song...I remember being very young and my mom and dad were in this fancy wedding and my mom's youngest brother lent them his fancy blue nova that was all decked out...and this song was blaring when my dad turned it on and was on repeat and he had no idea how to turn the stereo off...so that's how we drove all the way there...my mom covering her ears and my sisters and me jamming to it😂

[@steveijams8475]

This was a completely unique sound when it came out. Love it.

[@charlestraylor7760]

Undeniably the anthem of every jilted young man back in the 60s, myself included ! So glad you covered this golden oldie, even if you did not understand the message.

[@BeeLineEast]

Great song good reaction. Count Five Psychotic Reaction is a good one from about the same time period.

[@rubroken]

You're going waaaay back....love it

[@marvinbone1379]

This song was THE ANTHEM of roller skating rinks, when I was growing up !

[@jonnoring7225]

Contrary to what the band members say, this is clearly the greatest double entendre song of the era of recorded sound (1890 to present). Originally titled "69 Tears", the lyrics only make sense when viewed as describing the 69 sex position, with tears not being tears of the eyes, but from somewhere else (trying not to be too explicit here). I've pointed this out to a number of people, and when they reread the lyrics agree with me that the lyrics ONLY make sense when viewed as describing the 69 position. It is amazing this song was even played on the radio, it hid the double entendre that well. Thus, I rank this song as the top hidden double entrende songs of all time. It is a great garage proto-punk song as well!

[@melaniesweeten5401]

Wow! I had no idea.

[@joshhencik1849]

That's the story I heard too. This was super sexually explicit and they had to alter it a bit to tone it down to the public.

[@dh6651]

What a great song to react to. You two are a blast!

[@crazydale1000]

I was 16 in 1966. Brings back memories

[@bryanforis1839]

Great rock music

[@garynichols3652]

Recorded in their garage!

[@dougjohnson4066]

My favorite song of all time. 😊✌

[@gregoryburton5317]

The best to roller skate to!🤣

[@AbeVicious]

Great tune! Listening to k-earth 101.1 out here in LA during rides to middle school helped me discover great songs/artists back in the day.

[@quincee3376]

OMG totally forgot about this song.

[@GreggOliverBass]

The Bass player for Grand Funk Railroad (Mel Schacher) was at one time in Question Mark and the Mysterians

[@richdiana3663]

This is one out of the museum.

[@Robert-ty3qi]

Now that keyboard riff will be stuck in my head for a week

[@leftcoaster67]

Just a week?

[@Robert-ty3qi]

@@leftcoaster67 maybe 2

[@fredmeyer1898]

This a really great band. The members are all the children of Latino migrant workers who lived in Michigan

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

I had this album...we did dance the skate to it....😎

[@archibaldlothar1084]

Quel bon titre vous a encore -t-il echappé? Excellents vous êtes !!! Brad and Lex ❤

[@joedonlewis9820]

Of course I've heard that song. I had no idea who played it. I know everybody at that time played the VOX Continental Organ.

[@lindaeasley5606]

This song ,according to Billboard Hot 100 chart was the 5th biggest hit of 1966 That was a year with heavyweights like the Beatles,Rolling Stones ,The Supremes ,Beach Boys

[@ShreddFly]

Hey guys what's up! Yeah, that dancing was crazy. You guys rock! God bless you! Peace!

[@ericmanning7348]

Gotta be one of the coolest Band Names ever! Hahaha

[@alexleblanc5217]

I think he's gonna leave her. She's gonna cry,...96 tears.

[@gillesmorin9439]

That was great I was about 14 when it came out just starting to dance with the girls, I am now 71 he was going to make her cry by leaving her!

[@keensoundguy6637]

If you pay attention to the lyrics, contrary to the band's name there's no mystery to the song's meaning: "You're way on top now, Since you left me" -- so she broke up with him. Then the song explains that he plans to reunite with her just long enough to get his revenge: "But watch out now I'm gonna get there We'll be together For just a little while And then I'm gonna put you Way down here"

[@maineman9447]

"Grooving" sounds about right. 60s song and a 60s description. And he was grooving!

[@CCDzine]

Chicanos out of Illinois. There has long been a Mexican-American presence in Chicago.

[@Dr3amtime]

His vocal and dance styles remind me of early Mick Jagger.

[@rsw1227]

What about The J Geils Band's frontman, Peter Wolf "The Wolfa Goofa, with the green teeth"?

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

She's not crying, he is. Pay attention! There will be a quiz!

[@dabearcub]

I feel like you can draw a line from here to the B-52’s. Also, Brad made an excellent point about the dancing…

[@kkampy4052]

Remember seeing this as a kid on a jukebox.

[@keithgupton9349]

The lead singer was definitely flamboyant for that time period.

[@lantose]

What a favorite song when it came out! I think every I knew back in the day bought the 45! I know either me or my sister still have it in our collection. My best friends older brothers all had transistor radios and we’d listen to the top 40’s all the time when just hanging out.

[@kevinkennedy6875]

There long has been a large Mexican-American community in mid-Michigan, and ? and the Mysterians were a product of that community. They sought to incorporate a Tex-Mex sound into their stripped-down rock style.

[@judymcgaugh6480]

The song 96 Tears the rights were owned by Allen Klein the Beatles Lawyer and Rep. But the Original Group and singer Rudy are still performing concerts. Rudy is still going strong dancing across the stage.. he was born in 1943 or 45 making him about 75 to 78 yrs. Not bad that he dances for the complete concert.. not much info is out there on the band..several other singers covered 96 Tears including Aretha Franklin , Thelma Houston , and more.

[@EastPeakSlim]

Fun fact: although many hail the organ sound as a Farfisa, it is actually a Vox Continental

[@beasam75]

That riff is memorable over 50 years later

[@ublej]

Nice! The first band/song called "punk" (by a journalist), or so the story goes. A couple other great old garage/proto-punk tracks: (1) The Machine - 'Talk Talk' and (2) The Monks - 'Complication'

[@Donut.79]

I've come to be very fond of the band especially because some came from migrant families and its relatable to me. But music is for everyone to enjoy it it's a timeless ckassic that still holds up.

[@almostideal1306]

Watching you guys I feel like it's my Ego and Id reviewing music (guess who is who). Don't ever stop.

[@bayareathrasher666]

YES! He was a trip!

[@dopiaza2006]

Nobody mentioning The Stranglers cover of this, early 90s? Was great!

[@Charley613]

What makes this song so good is the keyboards

[@marilyndurham738]

When they first performed on tv he wore a black hood- Mysterious.......!

[@brainscott8198]

Dude was Prince before Prince.

[@MisterWondrous]

Quite possibly the best, most important song every to have reached the human ear. Probably not though, as that would be exceedingly strange. Easy organ music though! My favorite 3-note 1-hit wondrousness.

[@slimpickins9124]

Yep, a one hit wonder from Saginaw MIchigan. Catchty little riff.

[@Festvangelist]

She the girl broke his heart and now he back for revenge. Fun 60’s tune that became a #1 hit. Reminds me of the Doors keyboard ( Ray Manzerick ? ) and Mick Jagger.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Before there was the internet, there was broadcast television, and they had dance shows. Ever hear of Soul Train? Anyway, you could learn dances by watching one of these shows, and if you had a local TV station, you could even go to the show and perhaps be once of the dancers. If you all ever do any movie reactions, you should watch the original 1988 movie Hairspray. I think you’d get a kick out of it.

[@russwalker3119]

one of my favorite songs in my teens, I remember when this song was brand new

[@bert0522]

The Texas Tornadoes did it also. Jim

[@kevdoe3360]

Check out the cover of this by "The Stranglers"!

[@LuckyBastardProd]

In the magical year of 1966 there were a ton of American bands that were actual teenagers starting their own bands in garages all around the country. These cats were more into The Stones, The Animals, The Who and The Kinks than The Beatles. 99.9 percent of these songs were about some chick doing them wrong😂 There was a name for these bands…it was called “Punk.” The story goes, some cigar chomping record exec who was inundated with demos from kids around the country (recording became inexpensive at this time) and shouted out “I’m sick of these damn Punk bands!” Punk meaning young kids not weak prisoners. There is a direct line from these bands to the 70s Punkers. Other bands that had this same sound were bands like The Count Five, The Seeds, The Haunted, The Modds…Most were one hit wonders like these cats. As the kids went to ‘nam or to college the sound disappeared, however, in the early 70s Lenny Kaye guitarist for The Patti Smith Group put together a collection of these rock tunes called “Nuggets.” Just about every future punker bought this album and started covering these songs bands like; The Ramones, The Cramps, The Damned, The Sex Pistols, the whole lot! If you dig ? & The Mysterians you’ll dig the rest!

[@brxee]

The Stranglers did a cracking version of this.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Awesome you know of The Stranglers and yes their version is really good since it sticks to the original feel of the song and not rearranging it.

[@David-fe4ts]

Lex ky. Here. U won my heart with wooly bully. Glad to hear from u guys

[@dougjohnson4066]

He cried 96 tears so now it's her turn to cry 96 tears! Hey it was the 60s! We were having fun nothing made a lot of sense. 😊✌

[@steveijams8475]

Finally being a success is the best revenge.

[@farmerbill6855]

Haha, I have no musical ability, I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. But! I COULD play the keyboard parts of this song years ago. So funny. I haven't heard this in decades, thanks.

[@richardbailey1295]

In the first verse, she's on top, lookin down at him. After that he turns the tables.

[@vidge123]

question mark and the guys are still going strong! check youtube appearances.

[@pettyguy64]

Fun fact... original song was 69 tears but they had to change it because of the possibility of sexual innuendo which would have kept the song from getting airplay.

[@shmeggylou5671]

69 tears would have been much cooler as it would have conjured up visions of the singer having vengeful fantasies about forcing his ex to go do..... oh never mind.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Q. Mark was basically saying if you dump him you are going to regret it big time. You'll be crying! Not just a few tears - lots of them! 96 to be exact.

[@dionsands3113]

Huge hit,love the shirt a sixties groove!

[@lumpyfishgravy]

I can hear The VU in that track. Stunning!

[@frugalseverin2282]

My guess is 96 is the inversion of 69. I was singing about him being on top and she's down below and then reverses that.

[@toots19]

Love it!

[@angelado3]

🔥🔥🔥

[@olddrummerguy]

All time song!