Why is The Strokes $2 Bill the GREATEST Performance of ALL TIME?!

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

This show really needs to be released on vinyl and CD. Why does this band not have an official live album? This is it!

[@tomzijpbass]

It would sound exactly the same as the original record😂

[@giggityguns123]

I dont know, is this it?

[@AmeersJournal]

@@giggityguns123😂😂

[@terrycullen3302]

They almost did around the time of Room on Fire, but the sound quality made the band decide against releasing it.

[@thezoexperience1]

Something tells me that this guy is a Strokes fan.

[@EVAN-i5g]

feels like julian casablancas hosting a podacst video about his 2$ concert

[@notacry]

and I thought I was the only one obsessed with that concert lmao

[@juanes8931]

there's many of us, i love playing nick's part during the whole concert

[@daniboycolor]

LOL SO RELATABLE

[@mrSam3ooo]

me too

[@Benjamenvince]

I remember seeing that when it aired for the first time. It was badass.

[@andremontoro]

Me too!

[@racoonzattack]

So you basically did a video essay on a music, fashion, cinematography, film, direction, choreography, history, etc. and tied it all together in an entertaining cohesive package that resembles the very rock band your talking about. Excellent work! 👏

[@leavingitblank9363]

Another point: it didn't hurt at all that this is one of the tallest bands around. Three of them are well over 6 feet.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

The 2 dollar bill performance is so good because it was on MTV when they actually played music on it all the time, they gave us access to a full rock and roll concert and the strokes were brand new at the time and the lofi New York vibe was badass for 2001-2002

[@markseverino370]

This was possibly the last time I can remember MTV doing something cool that I was looking forward to.

[@Dreamscreamermusic]

MTV was already barely playing music at this point.

[@superflipfjr]

It was MTV2, right?

[@martinnaranjo6998]

As I once saw in some comment section: The thinnest legs in the music industry lmao

[@AlexVns-yx7dx]

i saw that comment to, its so funny haha

[@michaeldees1521]

The Horrors

[@urjnlegend]

Lmao

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

I remember watching this gig and it made me an even bigger fan of The Strokes. As a brit and the death of Britpop we were waiting on something happening that wasnt fully taken over by the industry. Us brits seem to take these cool American bands to our hearts before America does. Kings Of Leon are another example of this as they had 6 consecutivenumber 1 albums over here. The Strokes came to Britain and absolutely conquered it and birthed bands such as Arctic Monkeys and changed The Libertines sound after they heard The Modern Age e.p. The Strokes $ 2 Dollar bill gig is just one of these you had to be 5here moments in Rock N Roll. And as a live act they capture what they put on record. Not many bands sound this good live.

[@__Theodore]

The Strokes took Kings of Leon to open for them on some spots on their first ever tours. The bassist of KoL stated his bass style is derived from Nikolai, being a big inspiration in his beginnings.

[@itswaru8983]

youve got such a great presenter’s voice its so nice to listen to

[@mariofan010]

The way you speak and the tone of your voice gives me such “early 2000’s alternative radio station host” like the ones you see in movies or stuff but it’s really endearing and adds so much to this entire video. I can listen to you talk about The Strokes, about music all day long

[@supahsonik]

Firstly, great video! Can I call it a mini documentary? Secondly, I don't think many people realize how important The Strokes were in the early 2000s. In fact, they reshaped the rock scene because, as we all know, at that stage, it didn't have much going on. They still produce great music, and to me, the fact that they never let fame get to them makes them even cooler. They're still a tight band, making good records, continuing to inspire and gain new fans. I'm 39 now, and I still want to be part of The Strokes like I did when I was 17, lol.

[@skinnymac2411]

As a mega Strokes fan, you nailed it

[@jubayehossainarnob6069]

Man! I am so obsessed with everything related to THE STROKES.

[@design1of470]

The first time I saw The Strokes, they played pretty much every song they had, which was the first record. I saw them the following year when they put out their second record, and the songs were so short that they played almost every song for both records, minus maybe 3 songs total.

[@modreckoner]

I've just realized about the MAGIC of Roman Coppola towards the fame of the Strokes. And it is after 22 years time.

[@IlgınKoçak]

GREAT VIDEO !!! LOVED THE ENDING AND THE LITTLE FABRIZIO HASNT EATEN IN THREE HOURS REFERENCE FROM THE STROKES IN TRANSIT VIDEO

[@gondolas]

AMAZING video with fantastic editing. Our favourite live performance of all time. Well done 👏

[@JohnDoe-wz8kk]

Your voiceover gives me major Stryker from "Burnout 3 Takedown" vibes. It's perfect for this video and gives it a nostalgic feeling for me.

[@JohnDoe-wz8kk]

For those unaware, Stryker is the radio host for the game's soundtrack. The DJ

[@llll-lk2mm]

i love this video essay so much, its almost as iconic as the $2 bill. love it

[@sleepingbear685]

as a strokes fan, thank you for your hard work! loved it

[@pablocst15]

This video is incredible, thank you

[@joecaraher3391]

Dude this is such a good video, you should get a million views

[@rumbukd]

I’d say Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire at Monterrey in ‘67 and melting everyone’s brains and changing music forever is my pick.

[@SlowerRiot]

i hope for humanity's sake that they mean its the greatest STROKES performance. They're great and have a handful of truly great songs, but they aren't even on the radar when it comes to legendary live shows.

[@Ian_utero]

I was lucky to be there. The vibe was electric.

[@joelforsyth7063]

The final thoughts was epic.

[@murrtownchillen]

what song is playing during that part?

[@sarahsilvey9322]

I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on their subsequent albums.

[@zxn666]

You gotta make more videos like this, this is amazing.

[@aanbb48]

I couldn’t even look in a mirror after I first saw this

[@--Re--]

love your videos man, so much quality

[@nicnok6125]

this vid is killer- its made me actually watch the 2 dollar bill show through

[@RogerLoera]

Damn, beautifully done.

[@the_mugen]

I HAVE SAID THIS FOR YEARS FOR ALL THE SAME REASONS. TUBULAR. NOW I CAN SEND THIS TO PEOPLE AND BE ANNOYING ABOUT HOW RIGHT I AM NOW THAT I HAVE THIS TO BACK ME UP. THAAAANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS. This concert was and is my reference point for everytime i live a moment in life and say 'that was rock and roll'.

[@SwapneelGhosh95]

What an amazing video man. Appreciate all the work you’ve put in to get this perspective together. ❤

[@jacobperleoni8549]

This video rules… you nailed it. This show totally inspires my music, but it also inspired like every single band after it…. The strokes came, saw, conquered, and ruined it for everybody else!

[@johndolan5600]

Did someone steal your bike at 8?? That album is brilliant.

[@beaginator8081]

My first tattoo at 18 (I was born '96) was the strokes magna logo because I watched this one day and it changed my life forever. I'm 28 now and on any bad day, I can watch the 2 dollar bill concert and it will immediately hype me up and heal me. From being given rock album of the year in 2023, they will be eligible for rock n roll hall of fame in 2026. If it happens I will loose my shit and probably get another strokes tattoo a decade later. Easily thee best rock band of my generation, and I don't wanna hear any lip about it.

[@beaginator8081]

also I love how you broke down the strokes fandom in the end 💀

[@givemeyourfuckinglyrics4912]

Crazy my first tattoo at 17 it's the strokes logo too

[@endcno8563]

VERY WELL DONE... I watch $2 bill concert probably once a year

[@tomasmoyano6195]

i cant belive you analized the clothes, this become my favorite video on the internet

[@theonetruetim]

"Stumbling around stylishly"

[@LycheeCamp]

glazing the strokes HARD

[@griffinslack]

Whats the song in the final thoughts section

[@IntergalacticFool]

human sadness demo version

[@mrworldwide5933]

I have been saying this since I was in 8th grade back in 09. Good to finally have it confirmed 😩

[@alfredodurand6248]

Breathtaking concert, claps for the really good research tho, didnt know any of the Roman Coppola direction on that live

[@floridtv]

finally someone said it. i watch the whole thing almost every time i get drunk

[@tigerkuma1011]

You watch performances like this and think: anybody over the age of 30 should be banned from the stage.

[@d1g3r]

What a band. What an album. What a time.

[@agarimo5593]

This was truly entertaining

[@manifestormike]

This is really well narrated. 👏

[@Ziontrainism]

This, Floyd at Pompeii, and Zeps Royal Albert Hall are my faves.

[@wallymoon666]

Damn man, you did outstanding on this vid 👏🏻👏🏻

[@DJTV30]

This is the intersection of all things I love. Thank you

[@Danny-sd5vm]

I looked forward to watching all the $2 Dollar Bill concerts when they aired, back when MTV actually aired music.

[@starshineraiser6729]

Wow, I’ve always been obsessed with this show. It’s mind blowing.

[@dnikkithatsame5990]

Was I at this show- I had that poster and I had their manager sign it because he was a little bit of a celeb at the time- like wunderkind manager

[@dnikkithatsame5990]

BTW rap shows aren’t just vibes- you’d know if you went to a bad one

[@aling3235]

Why is it that there are so many hot girls in their life performances but for some reason you never meet a girl who listens to The Strokes.

[@originaozz]

They're definitely on my must watch list! You Only Live Once (both versions) are just my top 3 songs ever.

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

i used to watch this concert religiously in middle school, changed my life probably

[@stalwartzero7001]

Those aren’t just boots, those are Chelsea boots

[@rawnuhld]

This video spoke what was on my mind. Thanks

[@jacobaths]

just stumbled across a gem of a video

[@stephenfrancis303]

I gotta say the mars volta during the 2003- 2004 was the best physical performace. Like their stage presence and the energy now that is a full body workout

[@perrofunky7832]

this was a great great video, thank u, greetings from mexico

[@pedrez_]

One of the best videos around. Congrats mate 🙏🏻 thank you

[@purplepaypalperson5447]

Dude this video is awesome! I love the put togetherness of it and your fun voice! I love this band and this concert so so much so it was great to learn a bunch :D

[@77juno]

98.12.28 still stands as my favorite, but you drive a hard bargain

[@thepiecesmissing]

please make more of these

[@juanpafdz]

Great video! Loved it! It’s nice to hear someone pronounce “Hedi Slimane” right for once

[@simar1101]

Thank you so much for doing this! Great video. Greetings from Argentina.

[@nikolaivsevolodovich]

the video quality is so good man

[@Harry-nc4gq]

Great vid ❤

[@chadnikolaus8793]

About time someone said it! Amazing performance.

[@alexogelatina]

Love the analysis, it makes perfect sense

[@brianq2558]

3:50 You did NOT just cut hard to explain before the chorus 😨😱😭😭 the audacity

[@realjehu]

agreed, literally was so excited for that

[@gomerhanger2285]

the set was similar to Elvis 68

[@flinchey6962]

One of the best performances think it really captures their sound and stage presence very well, and having people around them was great different of course, the nod to Elvis too and their clothing style Nick looks too fuckin cool truly one of the best early 00s bands

[@zenwarfare70]

Fantastic video ! Really excellent.

[@musikerie]

Strokes were so fucking on point when they came up, i did fell in love instantly like anyone

[@kuhushka_4082]

The concert after the nirvana one in the intro sounds and looks really cool, what's the name of the band? Also, really cool video! This concert really feels like it's perfect It really does look like they were trying too hard and not trying at all at the same time As soon as i started to think about it, you instantly and clearly conveyed that idea! It was like you read my mind

[@chuckz2934]

New to your channel. Strokes and $2 bill aside, great vid…well written, well produced, well narrated

[@Baloothepibble]

ALICE IN CHAINS - MTV Unplugged

[@lesbrosanthony3813]

I'm so happy I watched your video =)

[@MushyRigushy]

I loved everything about this video

[@Merlinfoop]

Muse at Wembly was fucking great though, you gotta admit.

[@MarcoPerez-kb4oj]

Haarp superb But the Strokes🤌

[@aaronleyva8906]

Watch this concert every year as it’s anniversary lands on my Bday

[@iainalexander5461]

Great video! Thank you

[@thedemon9692]

This is a pretty awesome concert

[@soletune]

best video ever

[@alecdurante6559]

best video on the youtube

[@lukechester7109]

Good Job. How did you aquire this information? Also, where are you from?

[@jahninapamintuan1849]

I need to watch this on a smart TV, to watch it on my phone doesnt do it justice

[@justthewind7770]

FINNALLLYY someone talks about it...

[@ariskurniarahman5618]

Great video dude🔥

[@AshleyGraetz]

I like the cut of your jib young man.... Cynical 90s Brit commentary brilliant

[@mbernsten7309]

Dude this is so fucking cool. What song did you play at the end of the song?

[@IntergalacticFool]

Human sadness demo

[@kvothe5734]

Amazing video

[@andremontoro]

O always wanted to dance in a stage like this!

[@HEAVYDIAPER]

Oasis at Maine Road 2nd night 1996

[@davidmurphy9151]

The whole reason they had only one really great album was their focus on fashion and style. If they had focused on music they would have got farther.

[@bcretty606]

The Strokes need to give thanks to the Walkmen and Jonathan Fire*Eater for their sound.

[@GERBOY90]

What? The Walkmens first album released in 2002 and the strokes first album released in 2001. So does the Walkmen need to give thanks to the strokes now?