Hoboken NJ was really happening back then. I attended a few concerts in various apartments. The neighbors joined in. No one cared and even brought their rugrats. Lots of immigrants got their first taste of Rock and Roll this way. We raised the rent this way or sometimes just did a benefi for someone sick without insurance. The Feelies were a big part of that scene. They were amazing, especially when they did Patty Smith covers and the like. Hung out with a combo of deadheads and alt people of every stripe. No one had labels, you just came, drank, toked (If that was your thing) and danced like no one was watching.
Bought the album "Time for a witness" the same year it was published,I saw the video and it was love at first listening. I was 17 ,had my peer group and we were discovering the music i still enjoy most: Gun Club,Dream Syndicate,Plimsouls,True West,Wall of voodoo. We were young,skaters,lived near the beach. We felt invincible
Hey Kyle! Just FYI, both have been reissued via Bar None Records - I think they have CDs and vinyl available to purchase. However, they aren't available on streaming =(
@@speedy1227 True, and a shame. They were available on streaming for a short while after the Bar None reissues first came out, but they were pulled for whatever reason-I assume because they licensed those records from A&M.
I"m from england love the band still play there first album all the time, it just gets better with age. i was 20 when i got into the band, I am now nearly 60....
Saw them last summer (2018) at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC. I only know a few of their songs, but two friends are huge fans and brought me along. I think they played for 2+ hours and every song was rockin'. Man, it was impressive and a really, really great night out. What a band, still making it happen many years down the line. Thank you for a wonderful performance that night!
True story: My College housemate used to work in a Records store in SF. And while he was in town Bono came into his shop before closing, to pick a few new thrills from American Music before going back to Ireland. One of them was of The Feelies, and asked about why them, he said. "First time we heard them was in NYC and we couldn't believe how good these kids were... and from New Jersey? We thought they were trying to play some kind of nerds joke on us, with some Devo class band in disguise, but they were the real thing... it was very HUMBLING listening to them. I still do."
never ever get the credit they deserve. the Feelies influenced everyone in the 80s and 90s. they remind me of Galaxie 500 in the amount of influence they had on the era with little credit
Oliver Foster Well fortunately...unlike many of their peers...the Feelies are still around, still performing and are better than ever. Tours are somewhat intermittent but they have a solid fan base and really electrify the relatively small venues they perform in. Super tight and a really really excellent live act. Have seen them half a dozen times in the past decade and every show has been excellent.
Sooner or later You'll come around Get yourself back up From the ground What you want and What you need What you got Enough to succeed Looking for reality Afore it gets the best of me Wake me up and Don't be late Don't sit around Around and vegetateOh and we're going ... HomeI I don't know what's up ahead Don't think too much it'll hurt your head Take a walk all over town Curiosity abounds Take me down the road a ways Let me in don't make me pay Call me down don't make a fuss Take the back seat on the busOh and we're going ... HomeYeah we're going home
This is a sorta geeky, awkward non-rockstar band with little to work with image-wise, so what’d they do? They went out there and kicked serious musical ass! Yay, Feelies!
musically, the 80's sucked as far as mainstream and radio music. only "underground" bands were the only thing i listened to in those day. The Feelies were my favorite. i was listening to U2 and REM when my friends were saying "who the f@#k is U2 and REM?" The Feelies were the best band to never reach critical acclaim!
Probably the best band to come out of NJ ever.
I'd add The Smithereens to that list
…and continue to be a phenomenal live act.
@@dennispepperack2973 indeed
That bass line. Loved the Feelies.
Several thousand Yo La Tengo fans would like a word... 😉
This album reigns supreme in my nostalgia departement ❤
Hoboken NJ was really happening back then. I attended a few concerts in various apartments. The neighbors joined in. No one cared and even brought their rugrats. Lots of immigrants got their first taste of Rock and Roll this way. We raised the rent this way or sometimes just did a benefi for someone sick without insurance. The Feelies were a big part of that scene. They were amazing, especially when they did Patty Smith covers and the like. Hung out with a combo of deadheads and alt people of every stripe. No one had labels, you just came, drank, toked (If that was your thing) and danced like no one was watching.
This was a solid band. The bass line on this song is killer.
Bought the album "Time for a witness" the same year it was published,I saw the video and it was love at first listening.
I was 17 ,had my peer group and we were discovering the music i still enjoy most: Gun Club,Dream Syndicate,Plimsouls,True West,Wall of voodoo.
We were young,skaters,lived near the beach.
We felt invincible
This album and Only Life STILL haven't been rereleased. Get these albums available again!
Only Life is bloody masterpiece !
Hey Kyle! Just FYI, both have been reissued via Bar None Records - I think they have CDs and vinyl available to purchase. However, they aren't available on streaming =(
@@speedy1227 True, and a shame. They were available on streaming for a short while after the Bar None reissues first came out, but they were pulled for whatever reason-I assume because they licensed those records from A&M.
I"m from england love the band still play there first album all the time, it just gets better with age. i was 20 when i got into the band, I am now nearly 60....
Me too! These guys are amazing.
Yeah I’m English only ever met two people who knew of them,great band wish I’d seen them live.
A very underrated song. This is pure rock n' roll!
Two drummers! Love the Feelies, totally underrated.
Love her bass lines!
Oh, how I love the Feelies. Never get bored listening to them.
Me neither. In 30-something years.
Saw them last summer (2018) at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC. I only know a few of their songs, but two friends are huge fans and brought me along. I think they played for 2+ hours and every song was rockin'. Man, it was impressive and a really, really great night out. What a band, still making it happen many years down the line. Thank you for a wonderful performance that night!
The Feelies...the best travelin' music ever in my car. (80's and 90's)
Reminds me of my college years mid 80's. Great stuff
True story: My College housemate used to work in a Records store in SF. And while he was in town Bono came into his shop before closing, to pick a few new thrills from American Music before going back to Ireland. One of them was of The Feelies, and asked about why them, he said.
"First time we heard them was in NYC and we couldn't believe how good these kids were... and from New Jersey? We thought they were trying to play some kind of nerds joke on us, with some Devo class band in disguise, but they were the real thing... it was very HUMBLING listening to them. I still do."
id take devo over u2 any day.
Just saw these guys in Philly a few nights ago. Fantastic.
Thanks for another great Feelies video, Janice. So glad you've kept these videos for us to see here on CZcams.
A pop strum dropped squarely on a disco drum beat. Timely.
The Feelies: Great music...
never ever get the credit they deserve. the Feelies influenced everyone in the 80s and 90s. they remind me of Galaxie 500 in the amount of influence they had on the era with little credit
Best Band Ever! Hey Stan!
loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee THE FEELIES
Grand Street! I love that short stretch between Wythe and Kent. The tree is gone, sadly.
the feelies reached the west coast!
still great!!!!!!!!!!!!
pop at it's best
Love that solo!
where have this band been all my life?
Oliver Foster
Well fortunately...unlike many of their peers...the Feelies are still around, still performing and are better than ever. Tours are somewhat intermittent but they have a solid fan base and really electrify the relatively small venues they perform in. Super tight and a really really excellent live act. Have seen them half a dozen times in the past decade and every show has been excellent.
True Masters of their craft.... Love em
Sooner or later
You'll come around
Get yourself back up
From the ground
What you want and
What you need
What you got
Enough to succeed
Looking for reality
Afore it gets the best of me
Wake me up and
Don't be late
Don't sit around
Around and vegetateOh and we're going ...
HomeI
I don't know
what's up ahead
Don't think too much
it'll hurt your head
Take a walk
all over town
Curiosity abounds
Take me down
the road a ways
Let me in
don't make me pay
Call me down
don't make a fuss
Take the back
seat on the busOh and we're going ...
HomeYeah we're going home
c'est exceptionnel! j adore, the feelies! : )
Fantastic energy in this song.
Love The Feelies.
Wow! Have loved this song since it came out and had no idea there was a video for it. Great stuff. Long live the all mighty Feelies!
Thank you for posting the video!
Outstanding.
Great ❤
Great post! Long time since I thought about how great this band is!
I love your band!
This is a sorta geeky, awkward non-rockstar band with little to work with image-wise, so what’d they do? They went out there and kicked serious musical ass! Yay, Feelies!
Luna
Great band!
Subbed - you had me at "Demeski"!
I noticed that too. That's dedication :)
Very cool song 👍
Awesome, so under appreciated
great
Damned so good Where you
Lovely bass line.
This is fucking amazing
And I will always love you!
makes me feel great haha
I agree with d’Artagnan, exceptional !
met Stan, cool dude.
wahoo!
Lou Reed was a great fan of the Felies
And vice versa
Idk why they don’t have this song on apple music
I hear they were all very touchy, those tasty feelies.
Keepers of the flame
in direct live
Groovy!(-=
Wow just heard this for the first time. This band is awesome
BON SANGGGGG
So good, just a shame they only had two drummers
On the high parts He sounds just like Tom Petty
reviewbrah killing it on bass
rockabilly
Tom Petty influence!
free young
American JAMC
I'm hearing Tom Petty
And I'm hearing Bruce
But it's da feelies
Velvet Underground
@df5295 oh god, it's this genius comment again
musically, the 80's sucked as far as mainstream and radio music. only "underground" bands were the only thing i listened to in those day. The Feelies were my favorite. i was listening to U2 and REM when my friends were saying "who the f@#k is U2 and REM?" The Feelies were the best band to never reach critical acclaim!
greatest jersey rock band.. better than springsteen...
Like if you threw Tom Petty and early R.E.M. in a blender.
it sounds like bob dylan made a record with the velvet underground
sounds like Tom Petty but better.