WOW! CAN YOU SAY CAPTIVATING?! First Time Reaction to 4 Non Blondes - What's Up!

🎤 About 4 Non Blondes:
4 Non Blondes burst onto the music scene in the early 90s with their powerful blend of alternative rock and soulful lyrics. "What's Up" became their signature hit, known worldwide for its poignant lyrics and the raw, emotional vocal performance by lead singer Linda Perry. The song's stirring question, "What's going on?" echoed the sentiments of a generation, making it an anthem for those seeking meaning and change.
Join us as we listen to "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes for the first time! This track is celebrated for its compelling melody and the unforgettable voice of Linda Perry. Watch our reaction to see how we're moved by the song’s emotional depth and the timeless message it conveys.
🎵 What to Expect in This Video:
First Impressions: Our initial reactions to the iconic opening guitar riff and the first powerful lines of the song.
Vocal Analysis: Discussing Linda Perry's distinctive voice and how it captures the essence of the song's emotional appeal.
Lyric Interpretation: A deep dive into the song's lyrics, exploring their relevance and impact on listeners.
Overall Experience: Reflecting on how "What's Up" resonates with audiences today and its place in music history.
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[@kyleanspach3457]

I know that 4 Non Blondes is considered a 'one hit wonder, but this whole album is 'lightning in a bottle'. I still keep Bigger, Better, Faster, More in my rotation.

[@DSALV76]

100% agree. Nobody bats 1000, but the bulk of this record is baller.

[@Floyd78]

People should REALLY listen to Pleasantly Blue and Spaceman, at the very least

[@PML78]

I liked the B side of this single TRAIN 🤘🏽

[@barrykeis4625]

totally agree

[@suucat]

Still cant believe its been over 30 years for this song, in the early 90's i was working at a comic book store and this song was on the radio all the time... good times.

[@Grandview6613]

I’m so old!

[@RKOENT]

one amazing thing about Linda's voice is that if you ever met her, she is so petite and you wonder how that power comes from someone her size

[@sarablack2547]

The top hat with googles is a steam punk look. Modern tech done in a Victorian style.

[@tom7471]

Linda Perry, the lead singer, is the real deal! Thanks for the reaction.

[@jc8453]

3 Years ago this video passed 1 Billion views in February 2021 Linda Perry the singer has released solo work, and produced and written songs on albums by Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Pink, Gwen Stefani, Courtney Love and Kelly Osbourne.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

The lead singer, Linda Perry use to be married to Sara Gilbert who played the younger daughter on the tv show Roseanne.

[@3DJapan]

And the current reboot, The Conners.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

@@3DJapan I don't consider that one because of what they did to the main character. Ratings have been bad since she left.

[@stevenmckee6134]

And Leslie Winkle on The Big Bang Theory

[@drewcliff82]

Whoooooo here we go guys!!!!!!! One of my absolute favorites. Linda Perry is a legend. She has written and contributed to so many amazing songs over the decades. A true musical genius.

[@stickman1742]

I liked this song better when it was called Atlantis by Donovan. Oh well, most musicians steal.

[@drewcliff82]

@stickman1742 Yea, but not very many people know who that is and if 4NBs didn't do it then next to nobody would know who that is.

[@warrenturner397]

@@stickman1742 You having a laugh???

[@comicdave1962]

I read somewhere that the group decided to name the song What's Up? so not to get it confused with Marvin Gaye's song What's Going On?

[@MsRmaclaren]

I met them on Castro St back in the 90s, Linda and I were shopping for hats, I asked the name of her band. She said, 4 Non Blondes (I laughed and said Yah, I can understand that). She invited me to come see her at Josies. I had to works so I declined. Dear Mr President is another great composition.

[@LAWDBRAN]

Linda Perry’s writing credits are amazing

[@TheNewRevolution]

The singer Linda Perry has been a massive success after having this one hit. She's wrote songs for or with every female pop star you could think of. She's probably most famous for writing with Pink but she's got hits with all of them.

[@jeffreycaldwell8579]

She recently collaborated with Dolly Parton on a couple of projects also...

[@rickashworth7304]

When I hear Linda Perry, I can't help thinking of Toronto's singer/songwriter Amanda Marshall... girls of the 90's... power voices. My favorite 3 from her are "Let It Rain"... nice vocals, "Beautiful Goodbye"... dramatic and powerful crescendo near the end, and "If I Didn't Have You"... I just love the message of her lyrics!

[@MrChristbait]

I remember the grunge daze❤️ L.P. is such a good song wrighter!

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Great song writer. A bit eccentric I suppose but this is a great tune. I love 'Beautiful' and 'Hurt' a whole bunch and she wrote them. Her fashion was not just for the video, that's how she dressed maybe still does? So check out 'Christina Aguilera - Hurt' (2006) next. One of them tunes I get Goose Bumps from every time. Cheers.

[@taoist32]

I thought you meant Hurt by Nine Inch Nails.

[@rhphotocdn]

Always loved this song! She can belt out a tune!

[@larrycarlisle3163]

Fun fact... the singer here was married to Sara Gilbert (BIG BANG THEORY and Rosanne)

[@tonycampbell4982]

1 hit wonders from the 90s you dont go out to karaoke without some woman singing this and you dont play in a cover band without learning this.🎉

[@goncalocarvalho4917]

my favorite 4 non blonds song is Train

[@PML78]

When I bought the single years ago... the B side had TRAIN on it and it rocks🔥🤘🏽🔥

[@michaelwelsh7362]

The song was going to be titled What’s Going On but Marvin Gaye had a big hit with that title so they called the song What’s Up to distinguish their song from Marvin’s 🎶🎶🎶

[@norkannen]

1993 was more or less last year i listen to a radio. This one was on heavy rotation back then. Still like it😎🇧🇻

[@michaelwiggan7437]

One of my favourite songs of the 90's .. The Ladies were killing it in the 90's!!

[@taoist32]

Paula Cole reaction needed.

[@Jkh59]

You do realize the electric guitar is played by a guy

[@michaelwiggan7437]

@@Jkh59 I was talk about the ladies of the 90's in the music industry like Fiona Apple * Mazzy Star * Lisa Loeb * Sophie B Hawkins * Sarah McLachien * Nina Person lead singer of The cardigans & Sheryl Crow .. & this is just my Rock & Alternative Favorites.

[@daisypooch4034]

This was a powerful group! So sad that they did not get more airplay! The whole album Bigger Better Faster was huge musically! Solid all the way through. You should try Spaceman, or Dear Mr. President!! 2 more songs off the same album. Actually, just pick ANY & ALL the songs off the Bigger Better Faster lp!!

[@user-ul3ih4yp6t]

Linda Perry has written a ton of songs for other artists. She is a crazy talented. This is a great album. Other great songs on it are Dear Mr. President and Morphine and Chocolate..

[@DaShap]

100% of reactors have same experience. EVERYONE in the world knows this chorus. Noone ever knows name of band or song name "What's Up" ....words "What's up" never said in this song.

[@TZ61]

I empathize with Sam. When I was a kid, I had a treasured set of matchbox cars in an attaché type case which I took to the playground one day. I went home without them, heartbroken. I've yet to recover. True story.

[@kdpflush]

Indoor roller skating was actually at it's peak in the late 70s/early 80s. Certain songs were known as "roller skating songs" because they would always be played, usually disco or even metal songs, but the biggest roller skating song of them all was actually Stairway To Heaven, which was invariably the last song of the night. Then came inline skates which made outdoor skating more practical, not to mention the disco floors being taken over by break dancing which not as many could participate in, and Indoor roller skating went into decline.

[@M68BI]

This great song 🔥🔥🔥 was out in 93. Linda Perry is a great singer and songwriter. Wrote songs for Pink and others. The live video filmed at a pool event is just as good. Her vocals are incredible. I believe she can do justice covering J. Joplins Piece of my Heart and other classic rock songs. I really dig this song.

[@toddedwards5144]

This is one of the few songs from that era that I absolutely loved. I still love it and never get tired of hearing it. Stellar tune.

[@dakotaman408]

Steampunk is the look. Song is kind of a protest due to lack of women in the music industry at the time (late 80s, early 90s). Linda Perry has done work for P!nk and a few others

[@taoist32]

There were tons of women in the 80’s.

[@jimc3786]

80s and 90s fashion was about individualism. . . Cant tell you how much i miss that

[@Ziko1962]

Used to play this song in clubs early 90's,2000's,2010's..2020's...and great song for guitar beginners to learn...just transpose to key if G...

[@bayareathrasher666]

Used to see them all the time here in The Bay Area before they broke big, Linda is a great person.

[@DSALV76]

Oh my god! Your brand new skates being stolen ON YOUR BIRTHDAY legit hurt my heart! 😢 Love you guys so much. Keep rocking. ❤

[@anway1953]

Linda Perry left the band after the first album,from what I've read the rest of the band and the record co. wanted to do pretty much the same music/record as the first one. Linda did not. She went on to become a very popular songwriter for top stars. Great reaction!

[@davephoto3]

The interesting look is a little Steampunk

[@kennethbartlett4302]

I was sitting here thinking the same thing.

[@hectified]

In case it hasn't been mentioned, she has a couple pretty great solo albums. In Flight being the best of them, but After Hours is also well worth a listen and Deep Dark Robot is another worthy project she lead.

[@randymyer2996]

I like that she looks like she can sing you a song or maybe fly your airship.

[@lisalovemc717]

Omg this song is a pure time capsule for me to my early 20s. I just love it and her voice is out of this world.

[@Trifler500]

Never seen the video, but I've heard this song a million times on the radio. :) Never knew it was called "What's Up!" either.

[@socialmediadelinquent5781]

Absolutely love Linda‘s voice

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Great song. Have you guys ever checked out Concrete Blonde? Specifically the song Joey. There are a few others but that one is really good.

[@jondhuse1549]

What an incredible voice!!! (and a lyric that is perfectly appropriate for what is going on in the US these days...)

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

That style of dress is "Steampunk". A fusion of Victorian aesthetics and futuristic visions. It's not completely dead. I go to a local Flea Market and there are two young girls who show up often in some of the most interesting looks. Also a man in his 40 or 50"s with a Top Hat with goggles. Steampunk Festivals are still very popular. You find some amazingly creative looks at one.

[@bearmanz]

These days, Linda Perry has been involved with and has produced Ringo Starr's new E.p., "Crooked Boy".

[@mikefetterman6782]

We used to (on holiday weekends) have "all night skates" on Easter or Thanksgiving weekend, where mom would drop you off on Saturday afternoon and you would skate until 10pm, then a dance would go on all night and skating the next morning again. The end of my teens, this was popular, (late 80s.)

[@user-ju9pj5zp4g]

Linda Perry GREAT VOICE Amazing song 90.........

[@oldmanghost219]

Linda Perry. Had a lot of pent-up destructive anger. She shut herself off from the world for a while until Pink wanting to start a career was calling her and leaving long messages. Pink stayed with her for a while and that is when ... Get The Party Started ...was written and the beginning of Linda's 2nd life in the industry. She premiered a song Called ...Letter to God ...on "The Talk " with Sara Gilbert... She had them in tears.

[@ilannguaqolsen5765]

This song reminds me of my childhood in the nineties.

[@Sniper33321]

Maybe the best one hit wonder. Phenomenal song!

[@danielbenincasa770]

The singer Linda Perry is married to Sara Gilbert of the show The Connors.

[@ColetteMalette1]

Linda Perry was romantically involved with Melissa Gilbert , Darlene from Roseanne and The Talk

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Non Melissa Gilbert! That was Laura from Little House on the Prairie! Her name was Sara Gilbert!!!!!

[@marybloody615]

Linda Perry and Dolly Parton redid this with Dolly singing the song

[@shawnwatson3025]

She is such a great singer!!! Its a shame her singing career didn't last long. But her song writing and producing career is unbelievable!!!!

[@T1TV540]

I heard this song in the summer of '94 A masterpiece that you can listen to 1'000,000 times. Escuché esta canción en el verano del 94' Es tan buena que la puedes escuchar 1'000,000 de veces.

[@blindsurvival8570]

Phil, has anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like or similar to Donnie Simpson? I’m blind, so I have no idea what you look like, but when I first came across your channel and heard your voice that's what came to mind.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

This is a great song and has become more popular as the years have gone on.

[@kathybwell]

Great all-girl band for San Francisco, fun scenes of the city. Their look is steampunk, a lesser-known genre with a definite style.

[@Jkh59]

The guitar player is a guy

[@kathybwell]

@@Jkh59 oh geez, by bad. thanks for pointing that out

[@pennynolan7597]

Annie Lennox uses many of the same techniques ( The Eurythmics)

[@barrybritt2210]

i'm old born in the 60's old and heard this a few years ago and loved it

[@stickman1742]

Didn't you like it better when Donovan did it and called it Atlantis. I'll take the original over this ripoff. Donovan is a far better singer too.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

This song is very relevant today with our crazy political state! “What’s Going On” was already the name of a very famous song, so they titled the song “What’s Up”.

[@eeengineer8851]

I have this album on cassette tape someplace....

[@lindataggart9076]

Female grunge ..love it..

[@taoist32]

Breeders, Hole, and Garbage were more grunge.

[@Werockpso]

of course they know this song,so does literally everybody LOL

[@courtneywallace871]

I’m always mad that I never did this song on karaoke before my vocal range turned to crap.

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

Love this song it always seems to bring a tear to my eye 😢. I love Linda Perry ❤ she is such a beautiful person inside and out. Her voice is so rich and powerful. I guess the reason this brings a tear 😢is because I'm getting old and I still feel like I'm climbing that hill to hope and a destination .❤

[@graciezundt4201]

We did plenty of roller skating in the early seventies. The song that mostly takes me back is Black Dog by Led Zeppelin. They always played it for backward skate . Don't know why I remember that. Lol😅.

[@efetherman]

What's going on? bout time for some love of the 4 non blondes.

[@efetherman]

Might think she's Alanis Morrissette's mentor, LOL.

[@Saufbruader]

Misty Mountain hop is a gem

[@caretaker158]

Got a suggestion for you two. Norah Jones... wonderfully talented, jazzy, bluesy, amazing voice... and... she did a duet with Dolly Parton! Ummm songs of hers... the songs that introduced me to her sound in 2002.. "Sunrise", "Don't Know Why", "Come Away With Me".. speaking of which, the album "Come Away with Me" is certified DIAMOND... just a suggestion though, do with it what you will ;)

[@RealDiehl99]

I really, really like her voice! And she really is a talented songwriter. This song came out I think it was my final year of high school, so maybe like 92/93.

[@natecloe8535]

I can't believe you started talking about roller blades. The one and only reason that I know and love this song is because I grew up in small town Kansas. We had 2 things to do on the weekend if you were under 18. We had a movie theater and we had a roller skating rink and the roller skating rink was open on Friday nights. I had my birthday party there and got my first pair of roller blades. I Got into and lost my first fight there, That's where I first kissed a girl and a few weeks later where I first made out with a girl. And this song more than any other that I have found Reminds me of that skating rink because they played it every time it was open. They stayed open until 1 AM on New Year's Every year. My brother knew the owner and 1 year after we left on New Year's we were driving home and my brother dropped the bomb that that was the last time the skating rink was going to be open. I had no warning whatsoever. I cried. And I am not ashamed to say it. I loved that place.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Linda is more known for her songwriting. I know she wrote with Pink and some other great artists that are escaping my brain at the moment lol. I love this song.

[@ORagnar]

She has a great voice. 0-)

[@randyhanson9441]

Perry wrote "Get This Party Started" for Pink (Madonna passed on the song). Beautiful, which Christina Aguilera had a hit with. Among others; Gwen Stefani, Dixie Chicks, Alicia Keys, Adele, Weezer...

[@kenmercer8112]

if you mean, shoes that have wheels in them... you can do those anywhere. don't need a special rink.

[@rockyjerome9475]

Linda Perry has a wonderful dynamic voice. She has a solo album "In My Dreams" that to me was sort of a story themed, it's very good. Check it out sometime, you won't be disappointed.

[@goofybastrd6856]

They have a song called Spaceman. It's one of the best songs I ever heard. Also, Drifting for the vocal performance

[@Jude_196]

HEY - WHAT'S UP, PHIL & SAM!?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hope ya'll are having a GREAT DAY! THANKS for the reactions, you-guys!!

[@billydonaldson6483]

‘The Power of Love’ by operatically trained Jennifer Rush is a great song to listen to. She co-wrote the lyrics to this world wide hit.

[@pjaarons1]

❤️your reaction videos. Wanted to let you know that What’s Up has become an anthem for the fanatical fans of the Netflix TV series Sense8 (from the writers/producers of The Matrix series). Hearing it is capable of producing tears for us. Thank you 🙏 for reacting to it.

[@aura81295]

There are some songs that just make me so happy. This is one of them. I like the music, the lyrics, the performance, and totally love the outfits. Outrageous is just another word for unconventional - yay!

[@johnnyhock]

If you get a chance, try to catch 4 Non Blondes cover of Led Zeppelin’s “misty mountain hop” They did it for the Zeppelin tribute album “Encomium” and it’s the best thing on there !

[@craigslue]

Great song and such a powerful voice!

[@damonslaughter16]

They did a cover of a Led Zeppelin song Misty Mountain Hop. It is kind of hard to find on KZbin but she does a great job in her version of Robert Plant

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Great voice great songwriting. The 90s had some awesome music.

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Shivers!

[@cdnpicker]

Linda was fantastic but I really like the interaction with the guitar, very tasteful, great tone.

[@richardrenfroe676]

Y’all had wheelies we had rainbow skate center where I’m from and I spent an lot of time skating when I was a kid so I got to hear a lot of new music right after it came out and many many times over miss those days of hanging out and skating

[@3DJapan]

We had Radner Rolls in Radner, PA

[@jameshuston9589]

Neil Young... another great Canadian musician.

[@tinynina76]

I love this song. I wish they had more hits.

[@samthompson1843]

Oh yeah skating rinks are still huge down in the southern states where I'm at

[@srjwaugh]

It's a rock anthem!!!

[@drewstott2015]

they were the first ever openly gay band that won awards and were top on the billboard

[@tennesseehusky]

You two really need to hit some Steely Dan

[@stevenewcomer8837]

Linda is still a hat fan.

[@MacMc691]

This song was huge back then. The entire CD was also very good, but this was really their only big hit. I was in my early 20's when this song hit and like you two, it immediately takes you back to when you either first heard it or when it was regularly played. To this day, this song is still great.

[@SabrinaL10101]

Pink did a great job on this song.

[@jaybourne1185]

hey guys... nice reaction. good catch... this tune definitely has alanis morrisette "jagged little pill" vibes. if you like that alternative 90s sound, i highly recommend you react to mazzy star "fade into you"... has to be one of best representations of that creative time period. take care! 😎

[@jgali38]

Great Reaction Sam & Phil! I actually like What’s Up and Linda Perry also wrote Ariana Grande’s first song Put Your Hearts Up! Which sounds like What’s Up! I think Ariana doesn’t care for it anymore! I was a fan of Victorious because it was just so darn funny! 🤘🙏🏻

[@TheBloobster]

I love that she was kinda a weirdo... and it reflected in her vocal presence. It's a shame she preferred to be behind the scenes instead of in front of the camera, cause I think the pop scene could've used someone like her in the spotlight. But I respect her choosing to stick to writing, because that's what she was passionate about. Still, I wonder if the pop scene would look any different today if she stayed in front of the camera, instead of giving her creations to others who were more acceptably mainstream.