Violent Femmes - Add It Up (Live)

[@greggsanderson13]

What a tremendous clip, thank you for posting. I love how fast they play it. They were right in their prime. And yes, Brian Ritchie is simply other-wordly. Dude thinks right through his bass.

[@EggyFarticles]

Never once did it dawn on me to search them on youtube even though i listen to them fairly regularly... Glad I did

[@fredivar4727]

Yes me too.....

[@iowafilmdude22]

one of the most distinct voices i've ever heard.

[@ralphredimix]

I can proudly say I passed this tape around in freshman year of high school in 93 and we were all still young and discovering this awesome sound even though it was already ten years old

[@myrandumbstuff]

I love how pronounced the bass is in this mix.

[@wombo2]

i really love this version. i like how fast it is played.

[@e.m.findley4777]

My son listened to this when he was a skater, love it 😋

[@marklegend2566]

once a skater always a skater baby

[@jbgraves28]

Wow... Love it! Crazy as it is, my old roommate from years and years ago was married by Gordon's dad. I didn't believe him for years until his Mom visited from Wisconsin and talked about it... Miss you John! Godspeed!

[@mrjon75]

awesome bass guitar playing.

[@delynstrickland3812]

I love these guys. Saw them so many times. I took my 14 year old neice to the beach was playing this song 🎵 they made up leave said all these kids don't need to hear this. I kelp playing it all the way as we drove away.

[@nntogo]

Outrageously talented.

[@depenchetri6175]

sorry for being late. Jasper (The 100) introduced me to this song. since then, can't help listening to it over and over again. TQ Jasper for ur good taste in MUSIC!

[@Oshkoshjohn]

This has been of my Eighties albums still in my personal rotation! This was part of my daughter's home soundtrack since they were children! They took it to college, and likely shattered some of their friends. LOL!

[@cftvdata]

My introduction to the LP was in my friend's mom's car, driving us home from the beach. I was maybe 10 years old and this track and "Confessions", in particular, had me absolutely mesmerized. The cassette sleeve was equally intriguing, with its crumbled environments and the mysterious little girl inhabiting them. When we got back to the city I begged my parents to take me to A&B Sound and buy me the CD - thankfully they obliged, and all 12 of those songs are now permanently etched into my psyche. Violent Femmes have always been a "real ones know" group in my book. They were so peculiar, so intense, so "out there". And that self-titled debut is still - pound-for-pound - one of the best records I've ever heard.

[@eag982]

Great bass line, they rock!

[@antonivsa3282]

They are so amazing its makes me wanna yell daaaaaay after day/ love this band

[@chindsca]

I remember the first time I heard this song, around 1987.....looks like they were around a lot earlier than that. Great tune!

[@RustinChole]

It was released in 83 - not being an asshole just saying - they were so ahead of Their time.

[@jerrielouchua6025]

wow they sound so good live

[@andrewcarononline]

I remember singing this in math class back in the day. Like this fast version too.

[@shannonnonnahs6943]

Punk Math oh yea!

[@pirateatheart123]

i want them to go on tour again!!!!! that would just be amazing!!!

[@crash_davis]

Great footage. Thanks for posting 😎

[@ArthurSantos-dq8bv]

Best live performance of this song imo

[@ZeLilFish]

Awesome performance...

[@crustyratrod]

Had drinks with them at the moore theatre in Seattle.VERY COOL GUYS!

[@stonahmusiclover]

Brian Ritchie pretty much defines raw musical talent, just listen to that bass....

[@sayntfuu]

Phenomenal! Amazing!

[@Jacksmusicshack]

That bass..just insane..

[@underscoreisnotvalid]

gotta love the bass playing.

[@Alanphabetology]

Probably their best :D

[@ramaynard77]

A perfect band.

[@plmooney]

Beyond what is good and what is great. FUCKING BEYOND!!!

[@tommythejoker9709]

Stub saving stuff,thanks for posting.

[@cadamida1]

QUE BUENESIMOS!!!!!!!!!!! GENIAL!!!

[@shannonnonnahs6943]

Add it up!🎶🎵✌

[@thepupils209]

Superb!

[@rayabramsdmd]

WOW!

[@GrungeGirl83]

Awesome

[@Drunkwithpower]

thats how good they are...

[@zenburger]

plays bass like he's ringing a bell

[@facethruster138]

this songs for me

[@normanren]

Brian ritchie de los mejores bajistas que existen en el mundo, pero de los q menos toman en cuenta en las listas de los mejores bajistas!! Es una grandisima vergaaa!

[@NIRVANAmat]

i love this shit

[@123yanicko]

AllApologiesMike what you said about the drummer mad me smile

[@smashbeans]

awsome

[@giupio88]

goddamn cool!

[@LilNYMama]

yep, classic 86.

[@JohnnyRandom89]

dude he has a strat with a tele neck. cool.

[@ironysteeth]

THese guys are very talented. Just makes me wonder if theyouwoulda came out in the 90's would they made it bigger? Just seems like These guys were trailblazers for the alt rock scene. If the trail woulda been there already, theyd gone lightyears further. Anyway Dont know quite where to post this, but take it as a request for whoever reads it. Make "add it up" as an AMV for the new "Hellsing Ultimate OAV" thats out. There's a few lines in this song that really paint scenes from the amv.

[@budaroddy]

Te ame

[@JohnnyRandom89]

sounds exactly like the studio recording version

[@psyborg303]

god damn it ronald regan must of seen this

[@halenbud]

Kick Ass!

[@darthmoop]

The bass around 4:40 makes my head explode

[@LilNYMama]

Oh my mama mama mo my mother!

[@Dodgerboy134]

drummer with the brushes wow omg

[@Dimitell]

TIGHT...THATS ALL I CAN SAY!!!

[@jasonstrachan2496]

Cany beat it man fukn amazing lyrics music special band

[@MzBsg999]

American Dream ~ Got em a gun............

[@Ieatbabyseals]

81 actually They formed a band in 81 Go buy a femmes album they're awesome

[@bilbomarks]

@zenburger Chuck Berry is good stuff. One of the biggest influences of the Beatles.

[@badromenful]

I dropped out of school and I think I'm still a turd after a these years.

[@PAULDESFOSSES]

8;26pm 1/30/2018 montogomery alabama tuesday

[@Literatura_Latinoamericana]

Paul Desfosses 11:11 am 03/09/2019 San José, Costa Rica Saturday ☺

[@duskhusk]

great band!! too bad they are from decades ago .....never heard of em til the 90"s.....now the femmes are one of favorites!!!

[@bilbomarks]

His voice has always reminded me of Paulie Shore.

[@sedonasworld3724]

GORDON IS PERFECT

[@jarbo26]

Even earlier try like 80 or 81

[@Literatura_Latinoamericana]

Day after day I will walk and I will play But the day after today I will stop and I will start Why can't I get just one kiss Why can't I get just one kiss Believe me, there'd be somethings that I wouldn't miss But I look at your pants and I need a kiss Why can't I get just one screw Why can't I get just one screw Believe me, I know what to do But something won't let me make love to you Why can't I get just one fuck Why can't I get just one fuck I guess it got something to do with luck But I waited my whole life for just one Day after day I get angry and I will say That the day is in my sight When I'll take a bow and say goodnight Oh, ma-mama, mama-mo-ma-mum Have you kept your eye, your eye on your son? I know you've had problems, you're not the only one When your sugar left, he left you on the run Oh, ma-mama, mama-mo-ma-mum Take a look now at what your boy has done He's walking around like he's number one Went downtown and you got him a gun So don't shoot, shoot, shoot that thing at me Don't shoot, shoot, shoot that thing at me You know you've got my sympathy But don't shoot, shoot, shoot that thing at me Don't shoot, shoot, shoot that thing at me Don't shoot, shoot, shoot that thing at me You know you've got my sympathy But don't shoot, shoot, shoot that thing at me Broken down kitchen at the top of the stairs Can I mix in with your affairs? Share a smoke, make a joke Grasp and reach for a leg of hope Words to memorize, words hypnotize Words make my mouth exercise Words all failed the magic prize Nothing I can say when I'm in your thighs Oh, ma-mama, mo-ma, mo-my mother I would love to love you, lover City is restless, it's ready to pounce Oh, here in your bedroom, ounce for ounce Say, ma-mama, mo-ma, mo-my mother I would love to love you, lover City is restless, it's ready to pounce Oh, here in your bedroom, ounce for ounce I've given you a decision to make Things to lose, things to take Just as she's about ready to cut it up She says, "wait a minute, honey, I'm gonna add it up!" Add it up! Add it up! Add it up! Add it up! Add it up! Add it up! Add it up! Add it up! Day after day, I get angry and I will say That the day is in my sight When I'll take a bow and say goodnight. Goodnight.

[@bridgadellic]

but the day after today, i will stop + i will start

[@cobaingirl420]

needs a kiss...

[@julesickdrums]

84? lol i thought they were from 92 or later

[@bilbomarks]

I KNOW... but I did enjoy a couple Paulie Shore movies. So it's not totally negative.

[@pepe6589]

Wow.. that cant be good.

[@Lamurias]

not that hard to guess. i guess the obvious guesses would be "add it up" and "day after day"

[@mordaciousfilms]

Looks more like Thurston Moore crossed with young Tom Petty.

[@zenburger]

@jajunum11 thxs; I am cool.

[@johnnyswitchblade]

@shroomser1 I agree. My favorite period of music is from the late 70s through the 80s. 90s had some really good indie/alternative groups but then hip-hop and pop took over and it all went to shit.

[@normanren]

Brian ritchie

[@m.garland]

I don't know what it is about the drummer that reminds me of Ted Bundy.

[@CameronJantzi]

George/Fred Weasley on Bass over there.

[@Ieatbabyseals]

@frankbough1955 Yes we know what consensus trance is. Go away if you don't like the femmes. Why would you even watch the video if you don't like their music?

[@zenburger]

@jajunum11 no it isn't haha

[@eMWe]

first word sounds like "gaaaaaaaaaaay" xDxD but then the song is impressive great :) wow! thug2^^

[@1969ryson]

I don't like it as much at this speed. I much prefer the slower original version.

[@charliehalsted1093]

Coke

[@pamz.2160]

Their audience sucks. They were going hard the entire performance.

[@bent2]

Illuminati shirt spotted

[@jumpincad]

Doesnt sound good. Too fast.