Reggie Watts could actually be a worldwide act taken seriously by the music industry, he's good enough to make millions. That's why people say he should make "real" songs. But he chooses to maintain his integrity as a unique comedy act.
I can't get enough of this guy. I write and record music and love dissecting what he does. His sense of improv and flow is second to none. He's a perfect case for why marijuana should be legal. Personally, when I smoke pot and then write music, what comes out is far more creatively interesting than what I do sober. There's definitely something to it...pot seems to allow a high capacity to create non-sequiturs and free association on the fly. It's illegality hampers untapped creative potential.
I will watch every- and anything Reggie Watts links to me. Let us hope it will continue to be his crazy-ass, ear-rocking and soul-soothing musical bits and that he won't abuse his powers. But he never would. You know why? Because Reggie is a classy dude. A classy dude, I tell you.
easily one of the most talented people on earth... if he were just a comedian, fuckin hilarious, if he were only a musician, outstanding, but the way he combines both is truly awe-inspiring.
I mean, you probably get it, fellow UA-cam watcher... but just in case someone misses _how_ great this song really is: It's not just a good joke by itself, exaggerating those already weird 'women in bathrooms' and 'women with purses' tropes while at the same time simply being a beautifully sung musical act. It is of course also a deconstruction of what feels like every second souly-feely love-slash-drama song is, performed by 'singing divas preferably on the piano' like Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Adele, and so on and so on. It has both these strange overindulgingly high pitched 'sing your lung out' (OooohhhhUUUOOUUOOOUUOOUUOOUUUAAUUAA) moves AND those exaggeratedly hushed quiet parts. Some of the descriptions such as "beautiful brown blue black eyes" might as well read "beautiful [insert your preference here] eyes". He even copies their mannerisms when he for example annoyingly chews gum like Alicia Keys (or Britney Spears?) sometimes does before performing her "beautiful song". It's like reading a eulogy at a funeral; even if you hated the guy, could you please not do that while chewing gum open mouthed? To sing your "soulful" song for the 300th time as if it means something is already ridiculous, could you please not rub it in? And it of course ends with a persiflage of the unavoidable drum solo addon which transitions into a galloping horse. I guess you can sell these kinds of boilerplate touchy-feely songs every couple of years if you are attractive enough and are able to sing well. Or you could do it like Reggie and just not give a fuck. Thanks, Reggie.
I love Reggie because: 1. He's a freakin' musical/comedic genius - IN MY OPINION. and b. I have several BIG ASS PURSES with many things in them. XD Love REGGIE! :O)
amazing. three octaves and the lyrics are funny as shit. I thought the couch was going to break I was laughing so hard about the purse within a purse line. Copying a genre a music this well also takes chops. Reggie deserves whatever success he is having-clearly the guy has serious talent in many areas in addition to being funny.
To those people, check out his album "Simplified" or anything by the band Maktub- Reggie was their singer and they released five albums! All great stuff.
He releases an album in 2004 called "Simplified". It's a legit album, under the genre of Neo-Soul. And he was also the lead singer of a group called MAKTUB. I wish people would de research before posting a coment.
he was the lead singer of a band called maktub, they broke up and he went on to do this incredible comic, music, improv blend that is amazing. but maktub released some really good songs.
This is legit prime Reggie. Peak musician. Peak Comedian.
When he points at the keyboard pretending to play the high bit it's so effective as my mind kind of filled in the sound. He's such a soulful singer
Reggie Watts could actually be a worldwide act taken seriously by the music industry, he's good enough to make millions. That's why people say he should make "real" songs. But he chooses to maintain his integrity as a unique comedy act.
Smartest and most talented man in show biz. I don't know how more people don't know about his brilliance!
You gotta love them brown blue black eyed girls!
I think the "No description available" description is perfectly befitting this video.
I read that most of his live performances are improvised, which makes this performance even more awesome.
Sometimes I sing this like a real song. feels like I'm watching this for the first time everytime. So hilarious, and creative.
he has a great voice, great beats, and great comedy material... why havent i heard of this guy sooner? hmmm
Great beard as well
Oh sorry, I'm 13 years late. Hope you're doing well
My first reaction was to laugh,but as the tears streamed down my face from hearing his beautiful voice, I simply sat in awe.
he smackin on that gum in the beginning!!! haha he is greatness expanding***ONE LOVE
The best I have seen from Reggie so far!!!
Dude's a genius.
This GOLD and always will be GOLD!!!!!!!!!
this guy is a genius. love him
I was at one of the tapings for this special, and this song was definitely the funniest part of the whole show. I nearly wet myself.
This brought me to tears
You've got your eyeshadow-
*You've got your /eyeshadows/
Kills me every time.
Still rocking this in 2021. WHY THE HELL YOU NEED AN EXTRA MIRROR
hes actually a very good singer
he was a professional R&B singer before his comedy career
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So many years later vibes
A beautiful parody of all of those regurgitated ballads we've all heard.
I can't get enough of this guy. I write and record music and love dissecting what he does. His sense of improv and flow is second to none. He's a perfect case for why marijuana should be legal. Personally, when I smoke pot and then write music, what comes out is far more creatively interesting than what I do sober. There's definitely something to it...pot seems to allow a high capacity to create non-sequiturs and free association on the fly. It's illegality hampers untapped creative potential.
Looking pretty legalised these days give or take, depending where you are in the world. In the uk the police aren't interested
Pop tech in Richmond Virginia sound of music recording studios was an eye opening mind expanding experience; I'll never forget
I may have watched all RW youtube videos.. he is brilliant in a weird and genius way
....with those beautiful brown blue blackeyez yes you doo....
He actually has an amazing voice.
I love it when he dances and does the different accents, so hilarious!!
I will watch every- and anything Reggie Watts links to me.
Let us hope it will continue to be his crazy-ass, ear-rocking and soul-soothing musical bits and that he won't abuse his powers.
But he never would. You know why?
Because Reggie is a classy dude. A classy dude, I tell you.
Reggie. I will applaud you for the rest of my life.
Enjoy your music Reggie
oh my God. The entertainment industry can officially retire or resign with this dude. He just took 50 lbs off me from dying laughter.
easily one of the most talented people on earth... if he were just a comedian, fuckin hilarious, if he were only a musician, outstanding, but the way he combines both is truly awe-inspiring.
This guy is really entertaining. He serves up an awesome cocktail of humor and music.
I've watched this so many tines and I still crack up every time...
I mean, you probably get it, fellow UA-cam watcher... but just in case someone misses _how_ great this song really is:
It's not just a good joke by itself, exaggerating those already weird 'women in bathrooms' and 'women with purses' tropes while at the same time simply being a beautifully sung musical act.
It is of course also a deconstruction of what feels like every second souly-feely love-slash-drama song is, performed by 'singing divas preferably on the piano' like Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Adele, and so on and so on.
It has both these strange overindulgingly high pitched 'sing your lung out' (OooohhhhUUUOOUUOOOUUOOUUOOUUUAAUUAA) moves AND those exaggeratedly hushed quiet parts. Some of the descriptions such as "beautiful brown blue black eyes" might as well read "beautiful [insert your preference here] eyes". He even copies their mannerisms when he for example annoyingly chews gum like Alicia Keys (or Britney Spears?) sometimes does before performing her "beautiful song". It's like reading a eulogy at a funeral; even if you hated the guy, could you please not do that while chewing gum open mouthed? To sing your "soulful" song for the 300th time as if it means something is already ridiculous, could you please not rub it in? And it of course ends with a persiflage of the unavoidable drum solo addon which transitions into a galloping horse.
I guess you can sell these kinds of boilerplate touchy-feely songs every couple of years if you are attractive enough and are able to sing well. Or you could do it like Reggie and just not give a fuck. Thanks, Reggie.
I'd buy an album of reggie singing soul. It might be a pastiche but it's still just so deeply soulful, I like it as a song in its own right.
I can't leave this tune alone!!!!
I wish he continued that drum solo in the end. Was really diggin' it.
Good god this makes me so happy. Pure joy!
I love Reggie because:
1. He's a freakin' musical/comedic genius - IN MY OPINION.
and
b. I have several BIG ASS PURSES with many things in them. XD
Love REGGIE! :O)
One of my Reggie favorites. I laugh hard every single time.
so much love for this man...i have it...
this man gives us new meaning of live music...
Ok honestly..... regardless of whether or not this is a comedy song..... I kind of love it.... It;s just a really good song...
I have found my peeps! I have a new friend to make me laugh. Loving Reggie Watts
This man can sing!
lmao the horse at the end made me burst out laughing, reggie watts is awesome!
Immediately a fan
This is one of the funniest things I've seen in quite a while XD and he has a beautiful voice~
I love this guy so much !
amazing. three octaves and the lyrics are funny as shit. I thought the couch was going to break I was laughing so hard about the purse within a purse line. Copying a genre a music this well also takes chops. Reggie deserves whatever success he is having-clearly the guy has serious talent in many areas in addition to being funny.
this guy always cracks me up
I cannot adore the shenanigans of this being enough.
Thanks for posting the lyrics for this video!
Finally, Reggie gets an audience deserving of him.
He hit that high part, Good singing + great pianist + Awsome Afro= God of all things comedy
Thanks for sharing!
I friggin' love this guy
He is truly the hope of all humanity.
Been wondering about those big ass purses for years. thanks Reggie now i finally know.
Amazing voice and hilarious music ( 11/10)
Love Reggie Watts!
this guy is so amazing!!!
i love how his head manages to stay completely motionless and the rest of his body moves when he's drumming.
I see comments about it not making any sense? He makes a lot more sense than mainstream music now days. Reggie is a musical genius!
Awsome, funny, talented, the adjectives of positivity goes on n on non.
Very talented guy, very entertaining! Love this guy!
To those people, check out his album "Simplified" or anything by the band Maktub- Reggie was their singer and they released five albums! All great stuff.
this is not even one of his looping songs and i love it
Gotta love them blue brown black eyed girls.
I love the final cherry on top of him watching as the horse gallops by
Brilliant! Epic since Maktub. Great to follow him here. That's
This guy needs to make a cd like this man I'd buy 3 of em lol funny as shit
He releases an album in 2004 called "Simplified". It's a legit album, under the genre of Neo-Soul. And he was also the lead singer of a group called MAKTUB. I wish people would de research before posting a coment.
Love this guy
has anybody noticed his extra long always painted pinky nail boom no wonder this guys nuts I love it
This Man is funny, and sings nicely man, nice voice.
he is funny ,smart and he gots a really AMAZING VOICE
@tiesandrails
thanks for lyrics ! i need them
He's an amazing singer/comedian :)
Holy shit!...... With crazy ass videos I click on after a few drinks at the butt end of a evening....lol
i just watched this three times in a row. Freaking hilarious.
This guy is awesome
Genius
this is actually really good. He has an awesome voice
Man has TALENT for yrs!
.....I have never wanted to the piano until this momment.
The notes he hits a 2:14 gives me chills.
he was the lead singer of a band called maktub, they broke up and he went on to do this incredible comic, music, improv blend that is amazing. but maktub released some really good songs.
love that this bloke is australian. aussie pride!
Never has the description been so accurate
"so whooooooose the idiot this tiiiiiiiiiiiiiii--ii--ii-me!" Loved watching this guy open for Conan in San Diego
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I love this
I LOVE IT...
LOL! This is genius!!! "The applicator stick isn't even in there anymore.." HAHA!!
For all his gadgets, it's amazing to see him sing live with no effects at the same time as classical piano. #ThatsPrettyGood
this man is a genuis
♪ Now who's the idiot this TIIIII-I-I-I-I-I-A-A-A-A-A-A-E-E-WOO-OOHHH-yeeah!
*pause...*
*drops beat*
Love that part wish it would last longer :D
funny and AMAZING voice
This deserves a Grammy