WHITE STRIPES!! 🎵 "JOLENE" COVER REACTION

[@lilbud6007]

The best description of this performance was from a comment I was reading that said.. "I've always felt that with Dolly Parton's original song, the message is that there is still a possibility she could keep her man from Jolene. Jack White performs the song as if it's already too late and that chills me."

[@zellah]

Jack’s desperation is palpable. It’s beautiful.

[@Xterraforce]

Being sung by a male without changing the lyrics it comes across to me as a man who is in a relationship with a bisexual man and losing him to Jolene. The pain and desperation coming from the fact he knows with his man becoming interested in the life he could have with this woman there's no way he can possibly compete. There's no chance of working things out and staying together.

[@neildonovan6823]

It is already too late. Jack lets the Id to the surface. I would run. Jack's version is "time to run".

[@glw2]

@@Xterraforce naw

[@shadowreaper7050]

i saw that comment and i agree with it

[@Lightningrod75]

the high pitch, the crunchiness, then the silence... everything about this version is desperation and it is fantastic.

[@hinney827]

I never heard this as Jack mocking anyone. To me, he's channeling the horrific pain of thinking you're going to lose the love of your life. He's pleading with everything he has, and almost breaking down doing so, that Jolene won't take his love away from him.

[@GT.Bugger]

I feel like Brad misinterprets a lot of things.

[@marileecornelius1777]

@@GT.Bugger He's too literal sometimes but some people just are.

[@leeparker1677]

Yeah the guy is pretty clueless

[@zellah]

me neither

[@Durin_Son]

Dude is straight hating. WS killed this performance.

[@Eowyn187]

Jack White is so much more than meets the eye. Dude is talented and so versatile. Good at whatever he chooses.

[@ComicBookNerdOutCBNO]

No one gives the drummer credit.

[@SearlesHernandez]

1,000%

[@innosanto]

He is genius

[@thomasmills339]

Duh

[@carysfaerie]

Jack can do no wrong..

[@pleasehelp2446]

Dolly has actually said she loves this cover because of the emotion jack can convey is what she felt when she wrote it.

[@larannar123]

Having Brad interpret and comment on songs,is like having Scooby Doo solving mystery cases .....🙄

[@donaldtoonsberry832]

He needs Velma next to him at all times.

[@larannar123]

@@donaldtoonsberry832 🤣🤣🤣💯

[@kraftzion]

Worse

[@johnnycox7801]

That is the funniest thing I've heard all day. Lex on the other hand......

[@glw2]

OMG I SAY THIS ALL THE TIME !!!!!! SOOOO 1 DIMENSIONAL.

[@scottstewart5784]

He's simply covering a song. He chose to stay true to the OG lyrics, which have the singer as a romantic partner to a man. He could have changed it around, as some do, but he didn't. He's not trying to sound female. He's not commenting on the other two people in the triangle. He's channeling what he thinks the non-Jolene person is feeling - the fear, the resignation, and then the ask.

[@UnspecifiedHandle]

This cover gives me goosebumps every time. I've always thought Jack White's voice was meant to be frail and concedes Jolene has won the prize.

[@Nvharri]

I feel in this version Jolene already took her man and she's begging to get him back. Jack's voice is raw like a woman having a breakdown. When he said my happiness depends on you it cuts like a knife versus Dolly's Jolene where she knows her husband has a crush and Jolene is just flirting.

[@cydrych]

Detroit kids done good. Meg White, in my opinion, is a greatly underrated drummer. She uses simplicity like a paintbrush. It’s beautiful.

[@joemachine4714]

They used to hang out at the same bookstore as me. One time she walked in wearing her red and white clothes and I told my buddy "do you know that chick is a famous rock star?". He didn't know of her so I went to the magazine rack to see if I could find a White Stripes article to show him. The first mag I looked at (Blender) had them on the cover! So he was really surprised that I wasn't kidding around 😁.

[@scapito]

So true. My favorite drummers are the ones that have the giant kits with all the percussion around them, and the ones that have the most basic lean kits. I will never forget the first time I saw Carter Beauford (and all his snazzy sounds and bubblegum chewing... making it look like a stroll in the park with his giant kit surrounding him)... and Brad Wilks (beating the shit out of a basic kit, which I'm sure he was holding up his high hat with an eleventh toe).

[@smashleyscott8272]

Lol... well, that's proof right there that opinions certainly vary

[@cydrych]

@@smashleyscott8272 yep. It would be a very boring world if everyone thought the same. Like some people think Alex Van Halen is a great drummer. 😜😂✌🏻

[@smashleyscott8272]

@@cydrych .... yeah, THOSE people are the worst... lol

[@bucklberryreturns]

Not sure you're right on the impersonation aspect guys. He's just trying to channel the absolute desperation of someone enthralled with another, knowing that at the flick of her hair, Jolene can take them away from you. I do see how his vocal style throws you, but a couple of listens and I think you'll get it.

[@kevinunderwood4104]

Agreed. It's definitely more of a desperation and even to an extent destructive vocalization.

[@mikethemotormouth]

"A cover can be someone's interpretation of the art, not just a copycat of the art" I think that's what a cover should be. Also gotta get to My Doorbell, We're Going to Be Friends, and Hardest Button to Button

[@Lightningrod75]

HOTEL YORBA!!!!!

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Speaking of covers, Dylan’s One More Cup of Coffee.

[@dizzleIMS]

Under Blackpool Lights is an absolute triumph of a concert video. Every song performance is the definitive version.

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Such a great cover - it's transformative. So emotional.

[@jackieflowers7158]

Brad, I think you missed this one. The vocal delivery is a crying style try to create the desperation and despair.

[@jasonwaters6607]

She actually nailed it, he's being intentionally discordant, playing notes and tones that don't seem to fit, but they do fit the Icky Thump theme of the song.

[@matinmirnaghibi5846]

Jack is unique and super talented one of the best musicians around in the past cpoule of decades

[@dionysusincarnate5713]

Fact

[@dopy8418]

Am i the only one who was pissed when Brad laughed ?

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

OMG a Live video !!!!! Happy Happy Joy Joy : D

[@8cylinderstolife737]

Jack uses an Airline plastic guitar from the 60’s that was sold in Montgomery ward as a cheap guitar for people to buy. He uses it to create an incredibly unique sound and it’s much harder to play than a nice new guitar. He’s a musical genius

[@celebrityinhiding4938]

Who's Jack?

[@8cylinderstolife737]

@@celebrityinhiding4938 really? If you don’t know who Jack White is, you don’t know much about the a white stripes. He’s name is John but he actually goes by Jack and has for decades. Lol

[@namegoeshereorhere5020]

@@8cylinderstolife737 Jack is a diminutive of John.

[@celebrityinhiding4938]

@@8cylinderstolife737 who ?

[@8cylinderstolife737]

@@namegoeshereorhere5020 it can be but not always. Most don’t use Jack but he does. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to… The White Stripes - Hardest Button To Button 🎸🤘

[@Mazlem]

The official video!

[@lukesomeone9613]

Also Coheed and Cambria - Welcome Home. The white stripes my favorite band

[@DeanCliffordDesigns]

Seems like lex gets it and brad doesn't 😂 love the white stripes❤

[@ambsquared]

One thing I love about their cover, is they didn’t rewrite the genders in the song. When you take such a familiar song and do that, the changes just stick out really harsh. This version tome sounds like Jack is having his heart ripped out of chest. So raw and emotional. The limited production of the White Stripes really strips the song down to the bare bones and brings out the emotions. I saw someone recommended “We Are Going To Be Friends”. Definitely try that one, it is so different to this one.

[@bryandeschenes6153]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but damn Dolly Parton can write a song.

[@steviekc9057]

She can write HUNDREDS of songs - ain't no shame in that game!

[@bribro6042]

Believe it and embrace it. She wrote hundreds of great songs :)

[@PGLAMB1978]

You don't say, she's only one of the greatest sing\song writers of her generation.

[@mumuspain2086]

You better believe it xD she's written thousands of songs I believe and she's had hit after hit. Country gets a bad wrap, mostly I believe by the horrid (overall, there are some good ones though) last 20 years of country, and partly because of prejudiced bias against the type of people who enjoy country. Dolly is the real deal though.

[@mumuspain2086]

@@steviekc9057 thousands! She's composed over 5,000 songs

[@carysfaerie]

I think he’s just conveying the pure desperation of the song..the lyrics.. he’s a genius

[@post-humanemotion]

electric six - danger! high voltage!

[@klipkultur2951]

I don't know how Lex do it? Having a different impression, image, allegory everytime. I LOVE her.

[@Eowyn187]

Jack's music from "Cold Mountain", 🎬 with Jude Law and Nicole Kidman, is simply beautiful. And it shows his versatile vocal skills. Which he's showing out with here.

[@joedonlewis9820]

Renée Zellweger won the Academy Award for best supporting actress.

[@joshlobel8111]

I always wanted those half red and black jeans, fucking legend.

[@evilfantasy69]

Jolene is the woman flirting with Dolly Partons husband (yes true story). This is Dolly talking to that woman through a song she wrote in 1973. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jolene_(song) Jack White is also a producer who has worked with legendary country music artists.

[@joebauers8031]

Y’all HAVE TO do “DEATH LETTER” live from White Stripes

[@Mazlem]

My favorite is their performance from Boston in 2003 (which is on KZbin)

[@MarcosElMalo2]

/St. James Infirmary. Ya gotta put both parts on it.

[@TheSundanceKid71]

Jack White is this century greatest musician.

[@vincentkrisiak6337]

I’m very happy you two chose to do this one. Thank you.

[@sinisterkate5308]

wasn't Whitney Houston's biggest hit a cover of a Dolly Parton song? i watched an award show honoring the beatles and Jack White covered a beatles tune acousticallly, dude got a whoot whoot from Sir Paul McCartney. tremendous achievement.

[@greenpumpkin6650]

If you want to see one of the best most raw live performances ever check out The White Stripes doing Death Letter Son House Cover live.

[@bobbysimpson5540]

If you had a chance to see Jack with Meg Live you are one lucky person. It was an Experience I'll Never forget.

[@zzz7zzz9]

same here. saw them in vancouver at the Commodore. it was earth-moving.

[@joemachine4714]

in the early 2000s in Michigan 👍🏼

[@RAMONES3122]

This is my favorite cover of all time

[@joseoliveira4880]

Brad, Jack White isn't imitating a woman when he's singing. It's his way of singing. If you had listened Jack White live several times, you would never make a stupid remark like that.

[@feintcircles]

It's called a first reaction. Calm down man.

[@timforde6944]

Spot on. Brad impersonation exactly. I was trying to get the relationship. Cheers brother and a Happy birthday.🎉🎊

[@jimmyberry4451]

I don't know how these two are even a couple sometimes none of my business but they're vibe just isn't there haha he never digs the songs and she truly knows how to enjoy music

[@davidprevost6670]

I got to see the white stripes 6 times live before they split and they never disappointed.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I saw them twice, and those were the 1st and 4th best shows I ever saw in my entire life. Radiohead was #2, and X’s first reunion show at the Roxy was #3.

[@redguy4636]

that's just the way he sings, nothing to reach out for that. Great reaction btw, The White Stripes are Iconic, I hope you check out more of them.

[@joedonlewis9820]

Jack is a strange one. He also does bluegrass really well. His Academy Award nominated sound track for Cold Mountain was awesome. He's a real artist. His recording studio in Nashville, Third Man Records is a place to visit.

[@diogenesagogo]

What opera tries to do, but nearly always fails at. Genuine raw passion.

[@mutatontherocks01]

White stripes at black pool lights. I had the DVD on repeat all the time during my teen years lol. So many more great songs from them I can't wait for you two to hear.

[@snowlover3675]

I count myself lucky to have seen the White Stripes in concert…and what a show! Top 3 Concerts for sure! Jack White is a demon on the guitar and plays SO LOUD!!

[@Blisteryn]

Dolly Parton sings this song happily and Jack sings in despair.😂

[@Mazlem]

I feel like Dolly was conversational, and Jack's version was more pleading and went along with the lyrics a lot better.

[@skinhitter27]

White Stripes - "BALL & A BISCUIT"

[@musicmann8965]

I used to watch this concert on Comcast on demand when I was 15 ....amazing show

[@Sim_racer_40oz]

Of white stripes I really like 👍 you got her in your pocket live !!!

[@JLSmith-zd3nk]

This is a great concert, you guys should check it out. The White Stripes under Blackpool lights. Great reactions keep ‘em up

[@13terapyn]

He is so insanely talented

[@damonhines8187]

You guys are a riot watching this. It's funny, nice to see you having fun too. You're both seeming to have more interesting if contrasting takes on stuff. Thanks again and cheers!! 🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹

[@MrRoosterx]

This must be one of the best covers ever done.

[@TimothyLafreniere]

That's what Jack's voice always sounds like.

[@TheWayOutisThru]

Thanks for the Reaction !! love y'all. x

[@robc.8269]

You should listen to Jack White do "Carolina Drama", great story song.

[@tilemonkee5510]

That was crazy! So good! So talented!

[@Blisteryn]

Check The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps. It's another band from the same era without a bassist too.

[@jcompton8507]

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have sooooo many good songs. And Karen is so captivating live. I miss them.

[@kolevpainter]

Never watched it before and it's F@CKIN' MASTERPIECE !

[@d-2793]

More 🔥 from Brad & Lex! great reaction! 👏👏👏🎵🎶🎼

[@lupobouguereau8777]

I remember back in the late 90s , a buddy asked me if Rock and Roll was dead , and I said * Hell no , Have you heard the White Strips .

[@amartins8213]

This is a peace of art and he can even appreciate. Really?!!

[@kennedyclash77]

Great cover! Great live show 🎸

[@adrianbolster9951]

Another cover they do is; "I don't know what to do with myself" excellent!

[@TheKatieLea]

One of my fav covers ever and I ♥ covers and have listened to an inordinate amount of them

[@prettzx]

I heard my local radio station play this and the original back to back on the night before a local WS concert in my home town (perth australia). It was the night before my final exams in TAFE and I was hanging with a friend at his petrol station job 20 minutes from home..... this instantly made me a fan. I passed my test but never got a job in the field, haha work in a warehouse now, shit suck but I got a pain in the ass little kid that is awesome. shit works out in the end

[@chrisbretter1004]

Jack White is awesome his wife on the drums just works so well.

[@richardsmith5477]

Jolene by Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton‘s niece is awesome! Check out the The Backyard Sessions. Not a Cyrus fan But she killed it!!

[@Tanatie]

She's not her niece, but Dolly is her godmother

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I don’t dislike Cyrus, but once in a while she pulls out a surprise and really nails it and for that one song/one performance, I’m a huge fan.

[@josephamoraz7990]

Hell yeah. Finally a live reaction!

[@ryanwoolsey6972]

Thanks for doing this..:)

[@zellah]

Jack is portraying a desperate lover. Mocking a girl? Why can’t a man feel desperate love for another man?

[@xTheGreatDestroyerx]

Garage band distortion sound. I love the White Stripes and Jack's solo work, amazing live.

[@MrJeddYoung]

YAY !!!!! I'm so excited you decided to do this reaction. I haven't even watched your reaction yet and even if you hate it I won't be dispirited - i think it's really cool that you listened to your fans that were hoping for this reaction after you did Dolly Parton's version. Now I'm going to watch it and thanks for your reactions.

[@beriandavies2111]

That was a first listen for me also. I thought the band covered it really well. His voice so tight, and full of tension, with the gentle deep thump of the bass drum adding to it. I get what Lex is saying about the sound the White Stripes produce, it's like a radio static, interference.

[@pepperturnblad1285]

I’m always on the same page with Lex, that interrupted sound comment is so on point

[@madmod]

White Stripes Live under Blackpool lights performing Death Letter is my favorite ever!!

[@madmod]

Which is also a cover I may add!!

[@scottsmith1557]

Jack White uses a kind of kill switch thing on his guitar. Saw him play with the Raconteurs and he kept hitting this big button that would mute his guitar and mic. You should check out some of their stuff like “Old Enough,” “Steady, As She Goes,” or my personal favorite “Carolina Drama.”

[@Nightmaretime2]

One of the best covers ever no 🧢

[@thefullnomad6543]

You guys might like to watch IT GETS LOUD. Has The Edge from U2, Jack White, and Keith Richard from the Stones. It's all about playing guitar. Netflix used to have it.

[@robertharnish9123]

Art is a form of expression...

[@davidryan834]

This is one of the best damn covers of all time hands down.

[@kenharness7430]

I heard is said that Dolly is begging Jolebe not to take her man, but Jack is singing as if he's already gone.

[@kingc3521]

Santana. You guys will like it. Hope your feelin better. Black magic woman and evil ways.

[@chriswarner5158]

The whole "Under Great White Northern Lights" tour of Canada album is awesome.

[@ComicBookNerdOutCBNO]

The guitar is changed by electric guitar pedals. Overdrive with distortion but there's something else.

[@Steinens]

Best cover I ever have heard

[@sleigh4019]

When I heard this 15-20 years ago I was like is this zepplin? Lol

[@marcalbarez4704]

I implore you guys to watch Dead Leaves in the Dirty Ground live on Saturday night live! You won’t regret it!!

[@jasonsuter8324]

You should check out Jack White’s newest single, “Taking Me Back”. There are two different versions of the song , a rock version and mellow one. Dude is a musical genius.

[@teeveejunkie]

Definitely need to do an all covers Livestream.

[@michaelmccaffery8327]

Awesome guys! Next do Hardest Button to Button!

[@feetheweasel]

Jack tips his hat to a true American legend, Dolly Parton.

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

This version is t awesome 😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@8cylinderstolife737]

Yes!!!

[@TheRscorp]

So many great songs from this concert if you can find them. "Do", "Black Math" When I Hear My Name" "Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground" - all great stuff.

[@weedthepeople2795]

I like how he's got mics and stands placed in strategic locations

[@jcompton8507]

Typical Jack. He also places pics all around the stage so he has to walk around to get them. And he used to never commit to a set list. Even in his solo career with more musicians and backup singers accompanying him. They just have to wing it along with him.

[@BenT_bbx]

This has to be the strangest cover I've ever heard 😂

[@HisseyGyatso]

Yes ya guessed at the point cause they often uses early 50's recording tools/instruments n even uses the same effects in Jack's vox

[@billspivey6919]

Jack White is a true artist with many different facets