The Velvet Underground - After Hours

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    Music video by The Velvet Underground performing After Hours. (C) 2015 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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  • @campanamanuel1614
    @campanamanuel1614 Před 3 lety +10730

    The Velvet Underground: i guess you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it

  • @razsztern1766
    @razsztern1766 Před rokem +6330

    Fun fact: Lou Reed wrote this song, but felt like he couldn’t sing this song for being to innocent and pure for him. He let the drummer, Maureen Tucker, sing it, despite not being a singer at all. The result: a timeless masterpiece

    • @Wischmopp95
      @Wischmopp95 Před rokem +217

      Innocent and pure? Huh, I always thought that song was about suicide, or at least about withdrawing yourself from life. But now that I think about it, it's probably just about wanting the night, and therefore the party, to last forever - maybe as a form of escapism from everyday life, but not, like, peacing out from life altogether.

    • @semnomesemnomesemnome5215
      @semnomesemnomesemnome5215 Před rokem +292

      @@Wischmopp95 he wants a innocent voice to give a cynical look to the lyrics, he's talking bout suicide and depression, but he wants it to sound "pure" only to mock the morality, a "pure" voice singing such an unholy thing (for the Church suicide is unholy)
      Well, at least That's what I interpreted

    • @franspan9872
      @franspan9872 Před rokem +34

      I am glad "moe" Tucker is still alive!

    • @cmkasemichael
      @cmkasemichael Před rokem +12

      moe tucker by the jamc is a goated song, along with this one

    • @juanafinguer
      @juanafinguer Před rokem +3

      Calm down brooo

  • @Mason879
    @Mason879 Před 3 lety +2515

    No modern day person would believe this song is over 50 years old. Timeless sound. Way ahead of their time!

    • @funfactsandfactsthatarefun5007
      @funfactsandfactsthatarefun5007 Před 2 lety +16

      Didn’t it come out in 2015?

    • @joshme3659
      @joshme3659 Před 2 lety +115

      @@funfactsandfactsthatarefun5007 the video did the music is from the 60s

    • @akiyoozuck5641
      @akiyoozuck5641 Před 2 lety +23

      @@funfactsandfactsthatarefun5007 this song is recorded in 1969(correct me if im wrong) well it's Velvet Underground

    • @Designed1
      @Designed1 Před rokem +15

      one of the only two extremely old songs that still sounds modern despite their age, the other being Marquee Moon by Television

    • @lipby
      @lipby Před rokem +28

      Ironically, they were going to a retro thing when they wrote this song. They were calling back to song style from the 1930s when they wrote this.

  • @breathesoul9328
    @breathesoul9328 Před 3 lety +2566

    This is like a Wes Anderson movie. The colors of the instruments and her voice reminds me the palate color of The royal Tenenbaums.

    • @drsoe08
      @drsoe08 Před 3 lety +21

      even the shots lmao

    • @rayres1074
      @rayres1074 Před 3 lety +94

      That videoclip was not directed by Velvet Underground btw. It's a completely unrelated group of Mexican artists who won the context to make a music video for this. And I quite agree it looks like a Wes movie - reminds me of Midsommar to some extent.

    • @mariusmoisan5563
      @mariusmoisan5563 Před 2 lety +18

      In fact, their is a Velvet Underground song in The Royal Tenenbaum. "Sunday Morning" (with Nico), at the end, if I correctly remember.

    • @axel8728
      @axel8728 Před 2 lety +10

      That movie is what lead to my obsession with Elliott Smith. Great movie and soundtrack.

    • @noahreuter328
      @noahreuter328 Před 2 lety +12

      @@mariusmoisan5563 it’s actually Stephanie Says, they also play two songs from Nico’s solo
      album Chelsea Girl

  • @kickdogseal
    @kickdogseal Před 4 lety +7235

    Imagine this for a second: A song released 50 years ago that sounds like it was released by an indie band in 2019. How cool.

    • @cookiekingmaster8502
      @cookiekingmaster8502 Před 3 lety +120

      I’m kind of confused if this is from the 60’s and people are just being ironic or not

    • @foreversui
      @foreversui Před 3 lety +248

      Cookieking Master lol yes the velvet underground is a band from the 60’s

    • @rireki_riri
      @rireki_riri Před 3 lety +159

      @@cookiekingmaster8502 this is from 1969

    • @bleedinggums5030
      @bleedinggums5030 Před 3 lety +146

      Many bands that inspired the indie bands were inspired by The Velvet Underground.

    • @nicermog
      @nicermog Před 3 lety +13

      Doesn't sound anything like songs by indie bands in 2020 though.

  • @toadfan64
    @toadfan64 Před 6 lety +17908

    This literally sounds like it was made by some 2010s indie band. Timeless sound.

  • @carlopful
    @carlopful Před 2 lety +548

    Can we take a second to acknowledge that Moe Tucker is the most underrated TVU member? I wish so bad there had been more songs sung by her.

    • @j.hannigan617
      @j.hannigan617 Před 2 lety +19

      I know!!!!!!! Such a unique drummer too

    • @dusty495
      @dusty495 Před 2 lety +17

      most members are underrated from TVU besides obviously Lou, Nico & John Cale.

    • @msamantham
      @msamantham Před 2 lety

      @@j.hannigan617 YES

    • @GreatPolishWingedHussars
      @GreatPolishWingedHussars Před 2 lety

      @Hunter Vonnegut Doesn't exist on CZcams!

    • @asavoid
      @asavoid Před rokem

      @@dusty495 idk that band very well, what did these members did?

  • @Isaiahmonteiro31
    @Isaiahmonteiro31 Před 3 měsíci +55

    This song is 55 years old as of 2024. It’s proof that truly anyone with a guitar can create a masterpiece.

    • @daz4627
      @daz4627 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Not quite... Lots of people have guitars but there was only one Lou Reed.

  • @Lilly-ve8ze
    @Lilly-ve8ze Před 4 lety +6580

    The velvet underground were so ahead of their time. It’s hard to believe that at the time most people didn’t like their sound.

    • @hopewhitten5937
      @hopewhitten5937 Před 4 lety +25

      I totally agree with you Lilly Hoy! 😊

    • @jd190d
      @jd190d Před 4 lety +251

      The saying is that only about 1000 people bought their first album but every one of those people went out and started a band. Just look sometime at how many bands list the Velvet Underground as one of their influences.

    • @ravedoyer
      @ravedoyer Před 4 lety +98

      The Beatles would go and see the Velvet Underground at Max's Kansas City when they were in NYC.

    • @user-mb2gm4ur5s
      @user-mb2gm4ur5s Před 4 lety +40

      ​@@ravedoyer I know George Harrison,my favorite beatle as a solo songwriter ,liked the VUs but did the other Beatles actually knew about them,that would explain the velvet-ish sound in The White Album and Abbey Road,not that it actually matters since the velvets are much much better,both bands were great though but the the VUs were more important.

    • @mehimself3936
      @mehimself3936 Před 4 lety +41

      @@jd190d it was 30 000 copies,not 1000,and it was said to their manager as a figure of speech,like saying that they'd be influential,not that actual bands existed right after they listened to it.

  • @God_For_A_Reason
    @God_For_A_Reason Před 4 lety +6061

    My left ear enjoyed the Bass

    • @firebolt.
      @firebolt. Před 4 lety +32

      same lol

    • @emb_78
      @emb_78 Před 4 lety +118

      GOD SATAN my right ear felt a bit left out though :/

    • @alixlay
      @alixlay Před 4 lety +35

      It rattles my speakers so I have to run the bass down on this album lol

    • @sahilsiddiqui2912
      @sahilsiddiqui2912 Před 4 lety +45

      Huh I thought my earbud was broken

    • @spielmitmir0
      @spielmitmir0 Před 4 lety +10

      I literally can't hear bass on my left ear and had to switch ears to check lol

  • @RememberYourSafeword
    @RememberYourSafeword Před 3 lety +1592

    Don’t tell the homies, but I listen to this when they’re not around

    • @edwardtaylor8971
      @edwardtaylor8971 Před 3 lety +174

      Mate your homies should be honoured to know someone with such good taste

    • @sstflm
      @sstflm Před 3 lety +89

      Unhomie them, dude...

    • @noam9651
      @noam9651 Před 3 lety +11

      @@edwardtaylor8971 We all do homie 👍😂

    • @zackzallie8735
      @zackzallie8735 Před 2 lety +26

      Maybe your homies secretly listen to this. Who knows?

    • @brunotejedo5483
      @brunotejedo5483 Před 2 lety +1

      love you!

  • @johnmorris4646
    @johnmorris4646 Před rokem +59

    What a brilliant choice for the vocalist that was. She makes the song sound like she sincerely wishes it could happen to her.

    • @elijahfinch3349
      @elijahfinch3349 Před rokem

      if you like The velvet underground you should check out Lonely Gimmick - All Along the watchtower, it gives me The Velvet underground vibes and it's a great take on a classic song

  • @lilyguo6058
    @lilyguo6058 Před 3 lety +1141

    The woman is Mo Tucker...drummer and vocalist for the early Velvet Underground. She’s the one who co-lead sings on the song I’m Sticking With You. Her voice has a sweet innocence to it that contrasted to the more avant-grade, sometimes risqué music the band played.

    • @ozmarichardson6524
      @ozmarichardson6524 Před 3 lety +29

      these two songs are pretty different from most VU songs. great drummer too!

    • @gregbors8364
      @gregbors8364 Před 3 lety +53

      Imagine her singing "Venus in Furs"

    • @crescentfreshbret
      @crescentfreshbret Před 3 lety +27

      @@gregbors8364 Or “Heroin,” for that matter.

    • @hasanabir115
      @hasanabir115 Před 3 lety +19

      @@crescentfreshbret She has a cover of Heroin tho. You can go and check that one out.

    • @davidhovey5152
      @davidhovey5152 Před 2 lety +6

      Love Mo.. so glad she got this one song!

  • @user-td2np1sb4n
    @user-td2np1sb4n Před 7 lety +4580

    Can't believe this was released 50 years ago

  • @Alex-cw3rz
    @Alex-cw3rz Před rokem +33

    It's such an interesting song, especially when you look at how people feel about it in the comment section who thinks it's about being introverted. But the lyrics are literally that Lou Reed wants to stay in a nightclub passed closing time, up to the point of forever because he was having such a good time.

    • @elijahfinch3349
      @elijahfinch3349 Před rokem +1

      if you like The velvet underground you should check out Lonely Gimmick - All Along the watchtower, it gives me The Velvet underground vibes and it's a great take on a classic song

  • @JasonSteel-hk2tx
    @JasonSteel-hk2tx Před 2 měsíci +8

    Velvet Underground was genuinely 50 years ahead of the times.
    Fucking masterpiece of a band.

  • @avawinget2793
    @avawinget2793 Před 8 lety +945

    That "once more" at the end is adorable

  • @adrimarsabanal5467
    @adrimarsabanal5467 Před 3 lety +2864

    Can't believe they're in the same timeline with beatles and pink floyd

    • @345345345rtrt
      @345345345rtrt Před 3 lety +150

      I can. They had an eerie style. Almost every song by them has a different sound to it.

    • @sergio4660
      @sergio4660 Před 3 lety +11

      why not?

    • @leathermask
      @leathermask Před 3 lety +36

      Because Lou Reed is in the band and they’re not Pink Floyd

    • @thebrazilianatlantis165
      @thebrazilianatlantis165 Před 3 lety +61

      "Can't believe they're in the same timeline with beatles" This was recorded in 1968 and so were "Julia" and "Long, Long, Long," e.g.

    • @phoenix890.
      @phoenix890. Před 3 lety +69

      it sounds a bit like syd barret

  • @hirosuke2624
    @hirosuke2624 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Lou Reedは時代を超越していた。
    記憶に残り続ける曲

  • @dids3384
    @dids3384 Před 3 lety +7

    Moe Tucker’s voice is so beautiful. I so wish I could sing like her. This song is like a lullaby.

  • @118andrey
    @118andrey Před 9 lety +8107

    national intorvert anthem

    • @saloomeee
      @saloomeee Před 7 lety +45

      sooooo true

    • @stardust5058
      @stardust5058 Před 7 lety +18

      Andrey Valkov You're right

    • @diyaelizabeth13
      @diyaelizabeth13 Před 7 lety +195

      You mean International

    • @raahilbhatia1866
      @raahilbhatia1866 Před 7 lety +80

      Lou actually said that the song is just about one of those after party morning clubs in new york and how he wanted to not leave thr club. Thats the beauty of great music like velvet or bob dylan u can see the song how u want and make it that way

    • @jayluv4913
      @jayluv4913 Před 7 lety +1

      Raahil Bhatia @@@:-$ ~~+@@@@@@~₩₩@@:-$ :-$ :-$ aaaqAaAaqqAaaaAaaaaqQL QWERTY

  • @yepisuredolikecats3979
    @yepisuredolikecats3979 Před 5 lety +9495

    wait so you're telling me this isn't a modern band following the vintage pop wave

    • @jcalvarez4407
      @jcalvarez4407 Před 5 lety +615

      it literally is vintage

    • @neilwilson5785
      @neilwilson5785 Před 5 lety +579

      Only a thousand people listened to the Velvet Underground, but they all formed bands.

    • @resurrectthenight
      @resurrectthenight Před 5 lety +228

      Wait, so you're telling me you didnt know who The Velvet Underground were?

    • @yepisuredolikecats3979
      @yepisuredolikecats3979 Před 5 lety +32

      Resurrect The Night nope! i’m just a babey

    • @resurrectthenight
      @resurrectthenight Před 5 lety +150

      @@yepisuredolikecats3979 OH LORD, then you have a lot of discovery yet to do. The Velvet Underground are absolutely worth checking out, buddy. They have quite a diverse repertory and a timeless feel to it.

  • @martuuk8964
    @martuuk8964 Před rokem +4

    It's funny to think the woman singing this (Moe Tucker, who was also the drummer for VU) went to work for Wal-Mart for like 10 years in the 1980s before touring with Half-Japanese, an artpunk band. She became a tea party conservative in the 2000's, meaning she was likely always conservative to some degree, which I find interesting given her musical associations (VU had been managed by Andy Warhol and had a strong association with that world of people generally).

    • @elijahfinch3349
      @elijahfinch3349 Před rokem

      if you like The velvet underground you should check out Lonely Gimmick - All Along the watchtower, it gives me The Velvet underground vibes and it's a great take on a classic song

  • @justinestes6400
    @justinestes6400 Před 3 lety +7

    I've listened to mostly VU and Nico, some Lou Reed solo stuff, and Rock'n Roll Animal. I heard this yesterday. I can't get it out of my head. The poetry is so pure. And the video looks like it was directed by Wes Anderson.

  • @BopWalk
    @BopWalk Před 5 lety +6532

    This hipster song is catchy.
    Hard to believe it was released in 1969.

    • @pazuzu6589
      @pazuzu6589 Před 5 lety +312

      The Velvet Underground pretty much changed the face of Rock, a lot of their shit was ahead of its time lol.

    • @nighttimetelevision2969
      @nighttimetelevision2969 Před 4 lety +5

      Nice

    • @federicogasparino
      @federicogasparino Před 4 lety +10

      It was released in 1982.

    • @devircarrera4275
      @devircarrera4275 Před 4 lety +179

      @@federicogasparino wrong 1969

    • @saaw8344
      @saaw8344 Před 4 lety +88

      Hipsters were called beatniks in the 50s then hippy in the 60s...the style and personality behind it is very old in American culture

  • @fiend5487
    @fiend5487 Před 3 lety +5564

    The Velvet Underground : "Kids in the future will think we're a new band Lol"

  • @nast8219
    @nast8219 Před 2 lety +16

    No joke one of the best songs i've heard i can't even describe the way it makes me feel it's literally just an incredible song

  • @JDarrylSSS
    @JDarrylSSS Před 2 lety +10

    Listening to this feels like reading philosophy. And even captured in such a short amount of words. Amazing... Plus it sounds awesome of course

  • @userAnonymous90123
    @userAnonymous90123 Před 7 lety +5666

    The Velvet Underground doesn't age at all. It sounds like it was recorded 5 mins ago :D

    • @urbanhaul6856
      @urbanhaul6856 Před 7 lety +27

      so true

    • @User-xw6kd
      @User-xw6kd Před 7 lety +357

      iggyfuntime666 Yup...I genuinely thought this was from some indie or pop rock band from recent years.

    • @lilrae7662
      @lilrae7662 Před 7 lety

      iggyfuntime666 Sooo true

    • @topo161
      @topo161 Před 7 lety +91

      VU in fact does not age, correct. Remarkable that their music doesn't sound dated to this day. I get the exact same feeling when I listen to King Crimson or Joy Division.

    • @salvadorm5046
      @salvadorm5046 Před 7 lety +22

      when did they record this? It really sounds too modern.

  • @Minon157
    @Minon157 Před 7 lety +457

    Such an old song but sounds so modern. Velvet Underground is amazing

    • @ericlebowski
      @ericlebowski Před 4 lety +17

      Sounds just like a shitty modern _"indie"_ band but its actually half a century old, crazy lol

    • @reckoner147
      @reckoner147 Před 2 lety +1

      You have good taste

    • @Minon157
      @Minon157 Před 2 lety +13

      @@ericlebowski maybe because they set the standard for many bands. Key difference is that they did the "shitty modern indie" in the 60's.

    • @zeltzamer4010
      @zeltzamer4010 Před 6 měsíci

      Ninety percent of the people in this comment section have never heard a folk song before apparently.

  • @romainc2659
    @romainc2659 Před 7 měsíci +14

    I'm just starting to listen to them and wtf this could have been released today. I haven't had that much hope and anticipation in a band in the last two years

  • @craichead333
    @craichead333 Před 2 lety +3

    Recorded very simply with vocals lifted in the mix - good recording techniques always stand the test of time. Exquisite......

  • @hudsonbarreto
    @hudsonbarreto Před 6 lety +284

    I really love the "once more" at the ending

  • @shelbykins
    @shelbykins Před 8 lety +231

    I love her voice especially in the beginning where she said "two" aw aw

  • @deziraecabrera1669
    @deziraecabrera1669 Před 2 lety +120

    Such a charming little video. This song has given me so much comfort since I first found it and I have no idea how to explain it, you have such a lovely voice. Thank you for doing what you do and being the glitter in my week.

    • @TheDalekCaan_
      @TheDalekCaan_ Před 2 lety +20

      The singer, Maureen Tucker is 77 years old and recorded this 53 years ago. I don't think she's reading your comment, man.

    • @salamiwithbutter7385
      @salamiwithbutter7385 Před 20 dny

      Memento mori

  • @KenOath1234
    @KenOath1234 Před 2 lety +10

    this has to be one of the most under rated Velvet's songs!

  • @silviagarciacruz3634
    @silviagarciacruz3634 Před 7 lety +795

    After Hours
    The Velvet Underground
    Letras
    One, two, three
    If you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out
    And say hello to never
    All the people are dancing
    And they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    If you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the wine-glass out
    And drink a toast to never
    Oh, someday I know
    Someone will look into my eyes
    And say hello
    You're my very special one
    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
    And the people on subways and trains
    Looking gray in the rain,
    As they stand disarrayed
    Oh, but people look well in the dark
    And if you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out
    And say hello to never
    All the people are dancing
    And they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    Cause if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    I'd never have to see the day again,
    Once more
    I'd never have to see the day again

  • @hankieaerosal6001
    @hankieaerosal6001 Před 7 lety +1642

    I like how literal this video. It kind of fits the mood. I understand how that might not appeal to some people, though.

    • @hankieaerosal6001
      @hankieaerosal6001 Před 7 lety +8

      *this video is. Damn it.

    • @mainstream_music_sucks2502
      @mainstream_music_sucks2502 Před 7 lety +30

      the fact that this video is literal just ads to the masterpiece, even if it's a bit cheesy

    • @laviniam1167
      @laviniam1167 Před 7 lety +13

      I have to admit I envisioned it differently but not a bad wee video

    • @honkydudeman
      @honkydudeman Před 7 lety +3

      OCH AYE THA NOOO XXX

    • @CToR15
      @CToR15 Před 7 lety +10

      Try Riptide by Vance Joy.

  • @jonathanstein2508
    @jonathanstein2508 Před 2 lety +19

    I’ve been listening to the Velvets for well over 45 years. Best band ever. I was very young but knew Edie Sedgwick at that time.

  • @Huelogy
    @Huelogy Před 8 měsíci +5

    Reminds me of my 16 year old cat she's been through everything with me; heartbreaks, homes, originally got her when I was in grade 4-5 and now I'm 26. I wish I could close the door and that this time could last forever, it's just sad knowing it's going to end one day :(

  • @danielrocky683
    @danielrocky683 Před 4 lety +1122

    1-2-3
    If you close the door, the night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never
    All the people are dancing and they're havin such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    But if you close the door, I'd never have to see the day again
    If you close the door, the night could last forever
    Leave the wineglass out and drink a toast to never
    Oh, someday I know someone will look into my eyes
    And say hello - you're my very special one
    But if you close the door, I'd never have to see the day again
    Dark cloudy bars
    Shiny Cadillac cars
    And the people on subways and trains
    Looking gray in the rain as they stand disarrayed
    All the people look well in the dark
    And if you close the door, the night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never
    All the people are dancing and they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    'Cause if you close the door, I'd never have to see the day again
    I'd never have to see the day again
    (once more)
    I'd never have to see the day again

    • @tweekedmobb1789
      @tweekedmobb1789 Před 4 lety +6

      merci!

    • @user-nu2fw7us2w
      @user-nu2fw7us2w Před 4 lety +5

      @@tweekedmobb1789 si Tu veux je peux te le traduire :)

    • @tweekedmobb1789
      @tweekedmobb1789 Před 4 lety +3

      @@user-nu2fw7us2w je suis un american mais je habitee en france avec une fille donc ce n'est pas une necessite mais merci vous etes gentil

    • @user-nu2fw7us2w
      @user-nu2fw7us2w Před 4 lety +2

      @@tweekedmobb1789 Pas de problèmes ^^

    • @dsadsa1777
      @dsadsa1777 Před 3 lety +1

      my man spittin facts

  • @anemoemu3083
    @anemoemu3083 Před 4 lety +1270

    This kinda sounds like BMO singing and I love it

  • @renayasar3500
    @renayasar3500 Před 3 lety +33

    this song feels like its talking about anxiety

    • @dylanholmes5411
      @dylanholmes5411 Před měsícem

      It’s talking about isolation, not being good enough, and ultimately hedonism through drug use.

  • @elliotjackypiggygambetta
    @elliotjackypiggygambetta Před 3 lety +5

    jesus christ, i can't live anymore without this song, it's so perfect

  • @tanner4214
    @tanner4214 Před 5 lety +2647

    Mention “Wes Anderson” one more time

  • @johnstewart2981
    @johnstewart2981 Před 4 lety +3586

    Weird how this song was written by someone who always seemed like a party animal, Lou Reed.

    • @genesiszins8976
      @genesiszins8976 Před 4 lety +626

      According to wiki: It is one of few songs with lead vocals by drummer Maureen Tucker, as Lou Reed stated the song was "so innocent and pure" that he could not possibly sing it himself. Also very nice profile picture.

    • @esme6074
      @esme6074 Před 4 lety +70

      @@genesiszins8976 aw this is such an interesting insight, ty for sharing

    • @bail8188
      @bail8188 Před 4 lety +16

      That was not the meaning of the song sir ......

    • @trashAndNoStar
      @trashAndNoStar Před 4 lety +29

      Saoirse Caval That unexpected self-awareness always cracks me up whenever I remember it lol.

    • @aWERFRGT6545BGFG
      @aWERFRGT6545BGFG Před 4 lety +33

      The optimistic ones are the most depressed

  • @IlMaghetto88
    @IlMaghetto88 Před 3 lety +60

    I think our society is more lonely than 51 years ago. They were really ahead of their time.

  • @gaston.
    @gaston. Před 9 měsíci +3

    No idea this was from The Velvet Underground... beautiful.

  • @baotuancaothien5459
    @baotuancaothien5459 Před 7 lety +34

    "After Hours"
    1-2-3
    If you close the door, the night could last forever
    Keep the sunshine out and say hello to never
    All the people are dancing and they're havin such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    But if you close the door, I'd never have to see the day again.
    If you close the door, the night could last forever,
    Leave the wineglass out and drink a toast to never
    Oh, someday I know someone will look into my eyes
    And say hello -- you're my very special one--
    But if you close the door, I'd never have to see the day again.
    Dark cloudy bars
    Shiny Cadillac cars
    And the people on subways and trains
    Looking gray in the rain as they stand disarrayed
    All the people look well in the dark
    And if you close the door, the night could last forever.
    Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never
    All the people are dancing and they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    'Cause if you close the door, I'd never have to see the day again.
    I'd never have to see the day again.
    (once more)
    I'd never have to see the day again.

  • @shelbykins
    @shelbykins Před 8 lety +619

    If this song didn't have its "out of tunes"..it wouldn't sound right. it's purely the style of the song

    • @Christophe_L
      @Christophe_L Před 7 lety +45

      The out of tunes don't bother me but that bass is crackling.

    • @ToonTownHaze
      @ToonTownHaze Před 6 lety

      It's*

    • @basura8355
      @basura8355 Před 6 lety +3

      Haze actually in the possessive context "its" is correct. Cuz "it's" is a contraction

    • @ToonTownHaze
      @ToonTownHaze Před 6 lety +1

      its a meme ya dip

    • @basura8355
      @basura8355 Před 6 lety +9

      Haze dang it, there goes my self esteem. I've hit a new low

  • @madahad9
    @madahad9 Před 3 lety +42

    I love Mo Tucker's vocals. They won't advance her far in the American Idol competition ,but it has a certain realistic quality that really brings the song to life and makes it simultaneously sad and hopeful. I only discovered this song several years ago and just flipped over it. I am an admittedly "casual" fan of Velvet Underground and have only a couple of their early albums when they were rereleased on vinyl back in the 90's but it never inspired me to really get into the band seriously. Every so often a song drifts into my orbit. I cannot recall how I found this song....or perhaps the song found me. Lou Reed was a great songwriter who could be emotional without being sappy or overly sentimental. There was always a little edge or quirk that set them apart.

  • @theraymunator
    @theraymunator Před rokem +18

    I don't think I have ever related to a song so much and I really don't know what to think of that. I really can't be the only one in this situation, I'm not that special of a person.
    That aside, I fucking love this song. I still can't believe that nobody in my personal life knows anything about The Velvet Underground when it's arguably about as popular if not more than like Aphrodite Child.

  • @karmaroam7371
    @karmaroam7371 Před 5 lety +617

    None of what you're saying catched the feeling and the beauty of this song.
    No suicide, no alcholism, just introverted joy of perpetual desire and curiosity.

    • @thepuppethead1188
      @thepuppethead1188 Před 4 lety +83

      it's literally about alcoholism. written about being depressed and drunk...fo' real

    • @sheepersjeepers4953
      @sheepersjeepers4953 Před 4 lety +49

      The Puppet Head shh let him have this one

    • @htmn2001
      @htmn2001 Před 4 lety +30

      He thought he was on to sum but little does he know this song is about people who like to go to after hour bars at 6 am to drink more....

    • @matyhrdina
      @matyhrdina Před 4 lety +40

      ​@@htmn2001 Yeah Lou said that it's for people who like drinking at after hour bars, but you can take whatever you want from a song, however corny that can sound. Art would be boring without owns interpretations.

    • @htmn2001
      @htmn2001 Před 4 lety +1

      Matyáš Hrdina agreed but what we have here is someone just looking too deep into a song

  • @civicdooldog3140
    @civicdooldog3140 Před 7 lety +1602

    what wes anderson film is this from

    • @crazychameleon123
      @crazychameleon123 Před 6 lety +25

      More like Spike Jonze to me

    • @michaelpettit3807
      @michaelpettit3807 Před 5 lety +6

      definitely more jonze than wes anderson

    • @arielvir7820
      @arielvir7820 Před 5 lety +6

      Michel gondry binch

    • @wellesradio
      @wellesradio Před 5 lety +15

      Gondry, Jonze, Anderson. There’s an elevator accident in an English hotel I wish I could witness.

    • @TimoTribu
      @TimoTribu Před 5 lety

      CivicDoolDog too many bright, not Anderson work

  • @oouiooui9
    @oouiooui9 Před 2 lety +3

    I like her vibe and voice. Adorable

  • @user-et4qr2ux9z
    @user-et4qr2ux9z Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love this song ❤️.

  • @RodrigoVazquez91
    @RodrigoVazquez91 Před 3 lety +35

    00:02 In case you were asking, that camera is an Argus C3 Matchmatic, a 35mm camera from 1939

    • @georgeparkins777
      @georgeparkins777 Před 3 lety +1

      Of which plenty are still in perfect working order. I own Nikons and things and still default to the Argus C3... I have a 1949 model made to prewar specs, new leatherette... the American Leica.

    • @eddiewillers1
      @eddiewillers1 Před 3 lety +2

      @yeeeeeeeeeth Except the video is from 2019 - so the camera is 80 years old (only 30 if you take 1969, the song's release). 1969 was still the era of the Graflex and the Nikon F.

    • @georgeparkins777
      @georgeparkins777 Před 3 lety

      @@eddiewillers1 I wonder how many graflexes you'd see in 69 though... I have two, both 40's and neither in great shape.

    • @Dude-hs7zm
      @Dude-hs7zm Před měsícem

      Thanks, I was looking for this answer.

  • @seanbrennan5192
    @seanbrennan5192 Před 4 lety +72

    Lou is one of the best writers of all time. Velvet underground for life

    • @JKTube
      @JKTube Před 4 lety +4

      +sean brennan: Amen. Great "Weasels Ripped My Flesh" avatar there. Zappa forever.

    • @seanbrennan5192
      @seanbrennan5192 Před 2 lety

      @@JKTube Yeah Zappa never gets old, only been through like half his catalog

  • @1ripsolo1
    @1ripsolo1 Před měsícem +3

    I am in love with this girl

  • @powerplantplanetuniverse5945

    Important band, that never gets rusty! Whole concept was so good, it attracts a lot of old & young listeners around the planet, with its spontaneous fresh and powerful sound. I never stopped being a fan, since my youth! It wasnt the rich musicians that wrote history! It was peoole like us...starting as friends having fun and experiencing togetherness! And trying to do their own stuff, unlikely who critizizes...following their instincts! 😎✊

  • @MrJayehawk
    @MrJayehawk Před 4 lety +265

    This could absolutely pass for an indie band from 2008.

    • @merdacalcio
      @merdacalcio Před 2 lety +1

      I think you got it the other way around

    • @kevinmcdonagh1063
      @kevinmcdonagh1063 Před 2 lety +2

      Really?????? cant think of any band that was that creative

  • @TipeONegatyve
    @TipeONegatyve Před 4 lety +178

    Can't believe this song was released in 1969.

    • @cut--
      @cut-- Před 3 lety

      sia , hope sandoval , (mazzy star) Suzanne Vega , kate bush, tori amos, amy winehouse , pj harvey, lady gaga,

  • @messishaanika7698
    @messishaanika7698 Před rokem +3

    Masterpiece

  • @lasagnamafia
    @lasagnamafia Před 2 lety +2

    I’ve not heard this song in forever. I love it so much

  • @yeet-fv3do
    @yeet-fv3do Před 5 lety +44

    I still can't believe this song is 50 years old. It feels so new, like it was recorded a little while ago. Brilliant tune and brilliant band 🖤

  • @mollybutterfield1175
    @mollybutterfield1175 Před 6 lety +103

    Her features are comforting to me, its a familiar look... I don't know why.

    • @gulagol7730
      @gulagol7730 Před 4 lety

      Molly Butterfield who is she?

    • @UkuleleBobbyKemp
      @UkuleleBobbyKemp Před 4 lety +1

      ‘Elfin’ (pointy and symetrical). From Audrey Hepburn, thru Mia Farrow to Kiera Knightley - this is *one* of the definitions of beauty... 🙏

  • @Prajaya007
    @Prajaya007 Před 13 dny +1

    Why are we surprised here? All the velvet underground albums are classic!! Lou reed’s influence on modern sound and bands is unparalleled .

  • @summerdream1004
    @summerdream1004 Před rokem +2

    How beautiful!

  • @S3CT0R49
    @S3CT0R49 Před 4 lety +825

    May introverts please rise for our national anthem.

    • @Alex-cw3rz
      @Alex-cw3rz Před 3 lety +24

      The irony being the songs lyrics are about staying in a nightclub forever because Lou Reed was having such a good time.
      Obviously introvert is a nebulous term and almost all people even outgoing people consider themselves introvert so technically you could call it an introvert anthem.

    • @cuttingaway123
      @cuttingaway123 Před 3 lety +6

      You obviously didn’t pay attention to the lyrics

    • @decaffeinatedafrican5997
      @decaffeinatedafrican5997 Před 3 lety +5

      it's about suicide

    • @decaffeinatedafrican5997
      @decaffeinatedafrican5997 Před 3 lety +5

      your anthem is about suicide.

    • @carrot6964
      @carrot6964 Před 3 lety

      @@decaffeinatedafrican5997 true

  • @taurusthefool
    @taurusthefool Před 5 lety +227

    0:58 This dude looks like he was left Home Alone when he was younger.

  • @aayushmittal8987
    @aayushmittal8987 Před 2 lety +1

    This song will always remind me of the countless nights at that corner bar across from work in Berlin where we would start drinking at 5pm and go home after the last call at 4am. Bittersweet stuff just like this song.

  • @d0mi3000
    @d0mi3000 Před 3 lety +38

    such a beautiful song, really makes me feel warm and cozy

  • @user-im2cq8dv5d
    @user-im2cq8dv5d Před 4 lety +16

    That sweet ''Once more!'' always reminds me to get back to click da replay sign

  • @WinStunSmith
    @WinStunSmith Před 7 lety +426

    The banana was a clever touch. Cool video.

  • @Paopao621
    @Paopao621 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wonderful. Im glad to discover this winderful band.

  • @kazuyukihi1208
    @kazuyukihi1208 Před 5 měsíci +8

    めっちゃ好き

    • @MagichourManila
      @MagichourManila Před měsícem

      彼らの曲「ヘロイン」を聴いてみてください (Google translated)

  • @beckm9421
    @beckm9421 Před 5 lety +250

    This song has so many memories. Kinda makes be want to go back to being a teen, where me and my cuz hang out in libraries and we're completely obsessed with Andy Warhol and anything that had to do with the 60s. Now we're old and we have jobs and lives and sometimes when we drink we still listen to this song and it's so nostalgic it's painful but, I guess that's just the Human Condition tho. Cheers to it all i guess.

  • @csibi96
    @csibi96 Před 7 lety +928

    "if you have depression and you know it clap your hands"

  • @euhannecueva2400
    @euhannecueva2400 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I came here because of Emma and Dexter ❤

  • @gab2876
    @gab2876 Před 3 lety +26

    Velvet Underground really playing that long run to be critically acclaimed huh

  • @DaveJulianUTube
    @DaveJulianUTube Před 8 lety +7

    Thank you for giving us this video! Always loved that tune. Used to wear it out back in the day. Her voice is so honest, untrained and it missed the melody just enough to be delightful.

  • @riesnatt510
    @riesnatt510 Před 7 lety +1733

    this song reminds me of Adventure Time though

  • @user-px7uy4zw1u
    @user-px7uy4zw1u Před 2 lety

    波をつくる人は至るところに🌊🎵

  • @nc5809
    @nc5809 Před 3 lety +73

    The self-titled album is one of the most influential indie rock records. Perhaps the most influential.

    • @lauragabriela256
      @lauragabriela256 Před 2 lety +5

      The pioneer of the "indie" sound

    • @yvestonn
      @yvestonn Před 2 lety +2

      yeah dude , as one of my fav youtubers called them , they’re a “proto-everything” band and music would not be anywhere near what it is w/o the velvets

  • @SoyGivanok
    @SoyGivanok Před 3 lety +29

    Dude... 51 years later and, guess what! They're still ahead of their time

  • @Juliana-rw6pt
    @Juliana-rw6pt Před 4 lety +7

    end part when she says "once more" reminds me of the 'over the garden wall' ep. called schooltown follies :) i love this video and its timeless simplicity

  • @warcrimesz
    @warcrimesz Před 2 lety +10

    My dad used to sing this to me every time he came home from work and I wasn’t asleep. It was so nice back then. I want things the way they used to be where I was 7 and didn’t have a concept of anything :(

  • @gov.official
    @gov.official Před 3 lety +1

    every time I listen to this song it reminds me of when the red hots played it on a boat in Amsterdam a long time ago 💜

  • @skybladestudios9440
    @skybladestudios9440 Před 3 lety +16

    It's kind of interesting to know that this is a piece of music 51 years old, and no matter how much we try, it will always be the same as the "good old days".

  • @SndBarrera
    @SndBarrera Před 7 lety +384

    One, two, three
    If you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out
    And say hello to never
    All the people are dancing
    And they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    If you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the wine-glass out
    And drink a toast to never
    Oh, someday I know
    Someone will look into my eyes
    And say hello
    You're my very special one
    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
    And the people on subways and trains
    Looking gray in the rain,
    As they stand disarrayed
    Oh, but people look well in the dark
    And if you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out
    And say hello to never
    All the people are dancing
    And they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    Cause if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    I'd never have to see the day again,
    Once more
    I'd never have to see the day again

  • @agothicuser1736
    @agothicuser1736 Před 3 lety +12

    [Intro]
    1-2-3
    [Verse 1]
    If you close the door, the night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never
    All the people are dancing and they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    [Verse 2]
    If you close the door, the night could last forever
    Leave the wineglass out and drink a toast to never
    Oh, someday I know someone will look into my eyes
    And say hello -- you're my very special one--
    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    [Bridge]
    Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
    And the people on subways and trains
    Looking gray in the rain as they stand disarrayed
    Oh, but people look well in the dark
    [Verse 1]
    And If you close the door, the night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out and say hello to never
    All the people are dancing and they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me
    'Cause if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    [Outro]
    I'd never have to see the day again, once more
    I'd never have to see the day again

  • @atlasking6110
    @atlasking6110 Před rokem +6

    Moe's vocal on this was so very, very perfect.

    • @nameface6934
      @nameface6934 Před rokem

      if you like The Velvet Underground you should check out Lonely Gimmick - All Along the Watchtower, it gives me Velvet Underground vibes and its a great take on a classic song

    • @daupomatic
      @daupomatic Před 2 měsíci

      You seem to be repeating that comment, regardless of context. @@nameface6934

  • @user-xj6uv2fp4j
    @user-xj6uv2fp4j Před 4 lety +6

    なんかこの無機質だけど暖かみがある不思議な感じが好き…

  • @seasaltfitzsimons8962
    @seasaltfitzsimons8962 Před 4 lety +8

    My dad used to sing this to me every night , now my favorite song. I miss you ❤️

  • @ME-eq2gt
    @ME-eq2gt Před 3 lety

    LOVE THE VIBES

  • @Jean-JacquesHebrard
    @Jean-JacquesHebrard Před 9 měsíci

    incroyable velvet jadore pour toujours 👍👍👍

  • @jg1681
    @jg1681 Před 4 lety +7

    Really good song ahead of its time! The music video uses their color palette very well!

  • @lou-xr5rz
    @lou-xr5rz Před 5 lety +5

    a timeless masterpiece

  • @kapatidtomas
    @kapatidtomas Před rokem +3

    Gotta admit again, I am liking this song, and now it's definitely going to be my favorites. And not only does it remind me of some simpler times, but it's also a very simple lovely sounding song.

    • @nameface6934
      @nameface6934 Před rokem

      if you like The Velvet Underground you should check out Lonely Gimmick - All Along the Watchtower, it gives me Velvet Underground vibes and its a great take on a classic song

  • @jackwillis680
    @jackwillis680 Před 3 lety +6

    This is the most Indie song I’ve heard so far, and I grew up listening to the Head and the Heart