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Komentáře • 126

  • @mrc-17
    @mrc-17 Před 2 lety +66

    I met les claypool when i worked at a golf course. He was leaving a hitting range when it started to drizzle. I happened to have my bass with me because i was heading out of town to a friend's cabin. He waited in the rain for me to grab my bass. He autographed it and jammed on it a bit.

    • @spazz5689
      @spazz5689 Před rokem +7

      Dude what that’s awesome as fuck😂🔥

    • @mrmanakin9684
      @mrmanakin9684 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Proof? 🤔

    • @disneyforthewin
      @disneyforthewin Před 7 měsíci +2

      That story is so cool. A guy you want to be cool and humble being cool and humble. Yes

    • @susiejo143
      @susiejo143 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Fn awesome!!

    • @RapidVidsProductions
      @RapidVidsProductions Před měsícem +1

      did he also hand you 500 dollars and then polish your shoes on the spot?

  • @marckusel5602
    @marckusel5602 Před 2 lety +83

    You either get and appreciate the musicianship of Primus or you don't.

    • @therunawaykid6523
      @therunawaykid6523 Před 2 lety +4

      Like red hot chilli peppers but the craziness up to 11

    • @aaronp.7492
      @aaronp.7492 Před 2 lety +2

      So true

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb Před rokem +11

      If you can't appreciate the musicianship of Primus, then you don't know a damn thing about music.

    • @salty_3k506
      @salty_3k506 Před rokem +5

      but it's an acquired taste imo, like the first few times i was just weirded out but on like the 4th attempt i loved it

    • @TanyaQueen182
      @TanyaQueen182 Před rokem +5

      @@salty_3k506 It took me a few tries to really enjoy Primus too. But once you do... man that feeling just never leaves.

  • @lukesabin691
    @lukesabin691 Před 2 lety +39

    Psychedelic and deranged is a perfect description for Larry Lalonde’s playing in Primus. He’s probably the most underrated guitarist of the 90s. Coming up with guitar parts to compliment Les’ bizarre bass parts and then soloing over them are challenges that many could not have handled.

  • @csutton161
    @csutton161 Před rokem +13

    My favorite thing about the first time hearing this song, is how EVERY bounces their head the same way!! ....Primus is unique, a genre into themselves and genius. OH, and "what the hell is going on here" is a typical reaction to the first time hearing them....lol

  • @mikenastasi8927
    @mikenastasi8927 Před rokem +7

    Fun fact: Primus singer, bassist Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica when Metallica bassist Cliff Burton passed away. Metallica said he was too good for them.

  • @RachelStClair
    @RachelStClair Před 2 lety +48

    Primus is so funky...don't hear of too many bands playing a "whamola" while the drummer is shredding it ...just mad wicked cool!

  • @michaelnelson3752
    @michaelnelson3752 Před rokem +8

    Primus is where funk and psychedelic rock smashes into each other at the intersection of mad magazine.

  • @MrDuneedon
    @MrDuneedon Před 2 lety +31

    I just saw these guys live for the first time in September last year. I basically went because they were covering a Rush album in its entirety, and did not know much of Primus’ original material. But I left the concert a true fan!

    • @jonathanmol4489
      @jonathanmol4489 Před 2 lety +2

      I saw Primus in the early 90s open for 24 -7 Spyz at the Fastlane Bar in Asbury Park ,NJ

  • @user-uu5nr4lr3j
    @user-uu5nr4lr3j Před rokem +4

    "Slappin that thing like it owes him money!" LOL!!!!! Classic.

  • @polrua
    @polrua Před rokem +3

    Nice call on 'Ren and Stimpy'. John Kricfalusi did the animation in the 'Tommy the Cat' video.

  • @saltvpn671
    @saltvpn671 Před rokem +5

    Listening to Primus is like listening to someone's fever dream.

  • @keithgraham8588
    @keithgraham8588 Před 2 lety +9

    The creators of South Park are huge Primus/Claypool fans. They had a couple Primus songs featured in the episode where Kyle becomes too self aware.

  • @jomojojo6603
    @jomojojo6603 Před 2 lety +10

    And Les Claypool's idol?
    Geddy Lee.
    Yup, makes sense.

  • @GoldTopSlinger
    @GoldTopSlinger Před 2 lety +14

    Les Claypool is astounding. Hell of a rabbit hole, that one.

  • @jcost0099
    @jcost0099 Před rokem +4

    In 89, I'm 21 serving my country fixing F-15s in the desert heat. After work, sipping and chilling... tunes in my ears took me places. Then, I heard PRIMUS. Holy sheeeeeeet! Thanks for reviewing their work and taking me back there for a moment.

  • @oktober-vh6gl
    @oktober-vh6gl Před 12 dny +1

    "slappin' that thing like it owes him money..." lol. that's about fact. when he slaps that bass, money does come out of it!

  • @Mvtobebo
    @Mvtobebo Před rokem +8

    I've loved primus over 30 years my granddaughter loves playing this song and watching me sing right along and never missing a beat.

    • @TanyaQueen182
      @TanyaQueen182 Před rokem +1

      That must make you so proud. That's amazing!!

  • @mattharvey968
    @mattharvey968 Před 2 lety +21

    This whole album is worthy of a review!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @toddboyle1716
    @toddboyle1716 Před 2 lety +12

    This song was featured in the movie Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey and is also on the soundtrack.

  • @bluesmike1
    @bluesmike1 Před 2 lety +14

    Thanks for reacting to Primus!!! Awesome!!! Try, "Jerry was a Race Car Driver" and "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver"

  • @Red-Brick-Dream
    @Red-Brick-Dream Před rokem +6

    Fun fact: Tommy the Cat is voiced by Tom Waits (vocals during animated section)

    • @theconiferoust9598
      @theconiferoust9598 Před měsícem

      fun fact: they said that in this video you just watched (or didnt)

  • @flyingardilla143
    @flyingardilla143 Před 2 lety +4

    Hearing Tommy the Cat and Jerry was a Race Car Driver hooked me into Primus immediately.

  • @mikenastasi8927
    @mikenastasi8927 Před rokem +4

    I was fortunate to see Primus open for Rush when they released Sailing The Seas Of Cheese.

  • @Gustavo-ew7om
    @Gustavo-ew7om Před rokem +3

    It's amazing how the guitar player went to play in primus from playing in possessed

  • @AcousticSerenity
    @AcousticSerenity Před 2 lety +6

    Love Les’s bass. That things gorgeous

  • @guzziguy2011
    @guzziguy2011 Před 2 lety +4

    Hands down, no band is as talented and unique, and kills their concerts like these cats! Once you acquire the taste, almost all other music sounds contrived or typical homogenized, corporate rock. Long live Primus! Oh, and they have sooooo much more material you’ll never tire of them. Just tellin ya dudes what the rest of us fans already know.

  • @arcticgoddess
    @arcticgoddess Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ah my lost youth! Funny story - Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica back in the day, and didn't get the job. Here's his take from an interview:
    "With a few years of hindsight, though, Les had mentioned that the band probably thought that he was a bit too strange for the band, saying “James said, 'we didn't hire Les because he was too good. ' That's probably the nice way of putting it. They thought I was just a fucking weirdo.” Oct 2, 2022 😂

  • @mistyloyable
    @mistyloyable Před rokem +2

    slaps that bass like it owes him money!! omg dying lol

  • @dipsydoodle7988
    @dipsydoodle7988 Před 2 lety +11

    To be able to listen to Tommy the Cat and appreciate it is one thing. To be able to discuss it intelligently is something else entirely. Instant sub. You NEED to check out this song live at Bonnaroo. It is absolute fire and showcases exactly what you mentioned. The audacity to sing those words and play that bassline at the same time...hmmph!

  • @raoulduke3417
    @raoulduke3417 Před rokem +2

    Tom Waits featured Primus on his 1999 album Mule Variations.

  • @dedman13
    @dedman13 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just came across this video. I love primus and the bengals! Who Dey baby!

  • @snoophogg1177
    @snoophogg1177 Před 2 lety +4

    Yes! The guitar solo is amazing. Their guitarist is underrated.

  • @bryanforis1839
    @bryanforis1839 Před 2 lety +2

    Saw live great music live band concert when want hear them live Woodstock

  • @hornyconvict
    @hornyconvict Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tim alexander might be the most underrated rock drummer of all time.
    The guy in the middle gets it.

  • @jonathanmol4489
    @jonathanmol4489 Před 2 lety +3

    Nomeansno is another 3 piece band from Vancouver Canada. You would not believe the sound they put out!

    • @jonathanmol4489
      @jonathanmol4489 Před 2 lety +1

      The Wright brothers on bass and drums and the guitar silent to sing vocals on Big Dick! From the album Wrong from 1987.

  • @heatherturner6955
    @heatherturner6955 Před 2 lety +8

    Never heard this. Have been curious for a month what this sounds like. Love that it is bass driven. I will have to try listening w/out the video. I know i love the bass. But there is so much else going on. 😂

  • @hdufort
    @hdufort Před 7 měsíci +1

    Step 1. OMG the bass!
    Step 2. OMG the guitar solos!
    Step 3. OMG the drumming!

  • @louisskulnik7390
    @louisskulnik7390 Před 7 měsíci +2

    His lyrics are lit. Always on point, always worth reading up on. He is a hell of a writer.

  • @thecentralscrutinizer5730

    Keep it up guys! This takes me back to 10th grade. Nostalgia to say the least

  • @Coonazz791
    @Coonazz791 Před rokem +3

    The only way to describe Primus is, it’s just Primus. There’s nothing more you can say.

  • @TheEMFB
    @TheEMFB Před 2 lety +3

    Just keep doing Primus fellas. American Life is another good one. ✌️☝❤

  • @kenjennings5922
    @kenjennings5922 Před 2 lety +7

    Primus, the only band where the guitar player is just trying to find a place to fit in. And some how did it

  • @johnmoody22
    @johnmoody22 Před rokem +2

    If Doctor Seuss played bass....

  • @jasondecorah1227
    @jasondecorah1227 Před rokem +2

    Listen to "Pudding Time"! It's my favorite Primus song

  • @YManCyberDude
    @YManCyberDude Před 2 lety +5

    Look up who Larry's guitar teacher was . . .

  • @baggins1
    @baggins1 Před 2 lety +2

    Unparalleled bassist

  • @coma13794
    @coma13794 Před rokem +1

    The guy in the middle is the only one who seems to know what's going on. It's also rare for someone to realize how good the guitar solo actually is. Nobody else plays like larry.

  • @robertadlington650
    @robertadlington650 Před 2 lety +3

    musicianship listen to the talent these guys are amazing players

  • @wjadam024
    @wjadam024 Před 28 dny +1

    primus is a genre

  • @Remedy462
    @Remedy462 Před rokem +2

    Tommy the Cat is about an old man, a Tom Cat, that's reminiscing about his glory days when he was a stud that got with tons of women but because he is an alcoholic (Milkaholic) and describes everything in such an over-the-top fashion, was he really that good with the ladies back then? Do we remember ourselves better than what we were? Meow that is the question!

  • @JoseCespedes67jana
    @JoseCespedes67jana Před 2 lety +5

    A video of "Tweekers " live in concert

  • @DustinHawke
    @DustinHawke Před 2 lety +9

    You have to know My Name is Mud. That's their most known song I'd think. Jerry Was a Racecar Driver, Wynona's Big Brown Beaver.

    • @ike0072
      @ike0072 Před 2 lety +4

      +1 For My Name is Mud and Jerry was a Racecar Driver.

  • @pants6951
    @pants6951 Před 2 lety +2

    Also the robot chicken intro

  • @aronp7097
    @aronp7097 Před 2 lety +5

    Larry LaLonde is 🔥!
    You should check out his guitar work when he was in the group, POSSESSED....Eyes of Horror EP. 👍

  • @rogeriofernandes9341
    @rogeriofernandes9341 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very good

  • @jamesdavisjr6937
    @jamesdavisjr6937 Před 2 lety +2

    Les also plays the Southpark song

  • @TheFilwud
    @TheFilwud Před 2 lety +6

    Love your reaction to what is probably my favourite Primus track. Insane, funky and incredible playing. You should checkout some more Les- Sausage and Riddles are Abound Tonight (czcams.com/video/qOrRPHokrEQ/video.html) and for a group that took over from Primus in my prime listening slot- Mr. Bungle, Carousel is amazing, so is "My Ass Is On Fire", all well worth a listen. if you like fantasticly talented musicians who seem to be insane, Mr. Bungle seem to have taken the insane talent of Primus, mixed in a bunch of Zappa, stirred in a liberal helping of prog and garnished with the heaviness and weirdness of System of a Down. To be honest, having heard the remastered first album of Mr. Bungle, early SOAD is heavily influenced by Mr Bungle.

  • @RachelStClair
    @RachelStClair Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks!

  • @yankeerepairs
    @yankeerepairs Před 2 lety +8

    Primus Sucks !!
    So glad to see y'all immerse yourself in what's a misunderstood, but always appreciated by it's fans, band. So, I have the idea, that Primus is their own genre. The musicianship is next level, and they are serious players. More often than not, the lyrics are secondary. Although, a keen ear can pick out some of their more thoughtful and intentional songs. Les is a monster on that bass, but cannot overshadow the ability of guitar & drums. Also, their humor, and creativity in video production, during the hey day of MTV, an important platform for Primus, as their style didn't always equate to tons of radio play, they toured, and made contributions wherever they could sneek in another niche. South Park theme song,, as well as the Robot Chicken theme. Headline musical festivals, toured as a 3 man band, w/ the greatest 3 man band, ever - Rush. It will be in interesting ride along with Primus, and I am here for it !
    🤘 ✌️

    • @surf101-
      @surf101- Před 2 lety +6

      Saw them open for Rush.
      Thank you, we are Primus, we suck! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @herbertsonlee7666
    @herbertsonlee7666 Před 2 lety +2

    And jam primus

  • @philliptoole6439
    @philliptoole6439 Před 2 lety +2

    Dig the reaction and, yeah, no one can argue with “weird.” I’m interested where you got the “2nd album” bit. Sailing was actually their third album, but second studio album. Primus Sucks, which was first, was live. Then came Frizzle Fry, which has the studio version of John the Fisherman. I was a college DJ when they were still underground and had the privilege of being the first to play Frizzle as I interviewed them the day they picked up the test pressings.

    • @ViewsFromThe502
      @ViewsFromThe502  Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah second studio album, we don't usually include EP's. Cool story, must've been awesome to meet them!

    • @philliptoole6439
      @philliptoole6439 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ViewsFromThe502 They were really fun. As a gag, I brought kazoos into the studio and they busted out a little impromptu kazoo ditty.

  • @herbertsonlee7666
    @herbertsonlee7666 Před 2 lety +2

    I used to run off to the river and catch craw and boil em in the middle of the night

  • @sacramento60
    @sacramento60 Před 2 lety +4

    Nice reaction guys. Would love to see you guys react to Primus- Wynonas Big Brown Beaver. The video for that is crazy too

  • @darkmatter6714
    @darkmatter6714 Před 2 lety +2

    Funk Rock

  • @MatthewAdamAda
    @MatthewAdamAda Před 2 lety +2

    fun fact: that's tom waits

  • @stefanbranden4898
    @stefanbranden4898 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanx!!!!!!

  • @nomasker1360
    @nomasker1360 Před rokem +2

    Check out Primus My Name is Mud or John the Fisherman

  • @hollysmith9979
    @hollysmith9979 Před rokem +2

    It would be great if you check out some more Primus!!! Very unusual to say the least gotta love them...pull up lyrics you have to....luv it and Primus sucks!!❤🔥🔥

  • @anxoa5421
    @anxoa5421 Před rokem +2

    8:47

  • @bayareathrasher666
    @bayareathrasher666 Před 2 lety +3

    OK..Im East Bay...these are my boys, and they are part of our large tribe of killer shit out here! Bay Area One Tribe!

  • @thecentralscrutinizer5730
    @thecentralscrutinizer5730 Před 2 lety +18

    Primus Sucks!!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

  • @tiawarren5403
    @tiawarren5403 Před 2 lety +2

    Funk metal :)

  • @charleswarren2225
    @charleswarren2225 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Do Jerry Was A Racecar Driver!

  • @robeck170
    @robeck170 Před 2 lety +2

    Check out Mr. Kringle and My Name is Mud

  • @uBoBaMnupa
    @uBoBaMnupa Před 2 lety +2

    ManOwaR - Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee

  • @camban
    @camban Před 2 lety +2

    1:55 Meowwww.

  • @joshuafannin6356
    @joshuafannin6356 Před rokem +2

    Strangest band ever lol

  • @MrFluffytheTurtle
    @MrFluffytheTurtle Před rokem +2

    4:36 peraonally I've observed 2 decent enough descriptions and they're both 2 words. One is primus sucks and the other is synco-fuckin'-pation!

  • @veevamm3642
    @veevamm3642 Před 2 lety +2

    Just when you think you've heard all the music there is to hear...... AVATAR the Avant-garde Metal band hits you in the face. Try HAIL THE APOCALYPSE by AVATAR.🤘🤡🤘🤡🤘

  • @herbertsonlee7666
    @herbertsonlee7666 Před 2 lety +2

    Youngsters don't do that anymore

  • @jeffreyhaas
    @jeffreyhaas Před rokem

    you need to find the Primus videos with lyrics when reacting to them

  • @brendanpirt7740
    @brendanpirt7740 Před 2 lety +2

    Les Claypool Bass Goat🔥🔥🔥

  • @jamesdavisjr6937
    @jamesdavisjr6937 Před 2 lety

    Just scrolled thru your reactions correct me if I'm wrong but how are there no tool songs ???????

    • @ViewsFromThe502
      @ViewsFromThe502  Před 2 lety +3

      We've reacted to three TOOL songs so far. Check out the playlist 👍

    • @jamesdavisjr6937
      @jamesdavisjr6937 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ViewsFromThe502 sorry I must have missed them I was scrolling thru over 200 songs really like your Playlist so many songs I've enjoyed over the years good to see others enjoying today

  • @emelendeze
    @emelendeze Před rokem +1

    que pasa con Gabriel Boric :D

  • @DustinHawke
    @DustinHawke Před 2 lety +3

    Funk metal is the best description for them.

  • @HoopHopi
    @HoopHopi Před 2 lety +2

    you should listen to BoB, very sensitive song, and yeah Primus Sucks

  • @TheTikiMan
    @TheTikiMan Před 14 dny +1

    Primus Sucks.
    Seen them 5 times. Never disappointed

  • @aleuttrel2260
    @aleuttrel2260 Před 2 měsíci

    its the story. girl hurt him, and all she wanted was tommy the cat... and in my life I know her name... who hurt you??

  • @jonathanmol4489
    @jonathanmol4489 Před 2 lety +1

    Please Don't react to Winonas Black Brown Beaver!

  • @aleuttrel2260
    @aleuttrel2260 Před 2 měsíci

    listen to some system of a down...

  • @jeremy0092
    @jeremy0092 Před 2 lety +3

    Primus sucks!!

  • @therunawaykid6523
    @therunawaykid6523 Před 2 lety +2

    Man this band is weird........

  • @joeordonez6610
    @joeordonez6610 Před rokem +2

    PRIMUS SUCKS!!

  • @thomsevilla4956
    @thomsevilla4956 Před 2 lety +1

    not fan of this band ...

  • @williamreed292
    @williamreed292 Před 2 lety +2

    Primus sucks!