Driver 8: Toad the Wet Sprocket feat. Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms) & Matt Scannell (Vertical Horizon)

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @glenngriffon8032
    @glenngriffon8032 4 місяці тому +208

    Toad with the lead singer of Gin Blossoms covering a song by R.E.M
    This is like a perfect encapsulation of my childhood

  • @christophermoggia29
    @christophermoggia29 4 місяці тому +94

    The perfect mashup no one saw coming but all of us needed. Thank you Toad & friends!

    • @OhBudel1965
      @OhBudel1965 3 місяці тому +3

      Like I said in my comment.... hearing it brought tears to my eyes. Had no idea it was even a thing I should have heard about. Definitely needed it.✌🏻

  • @NozmoKing
    @NozmoKing 4 місяці тому +132

    Todd's guitar tone is always GOLD!

    • @SurferDudeJimmy
      @SurferDudeJimmy 4 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely!

    • @TheUnsignedbands
      @TheUnsignedbands 2 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely. I’ve just moved Todd into Johnny Marrs division . 🎸

    • @JoeServo
      @JoeServo 10 днів тому

      Instantly recognizable, too, it was totally vintage Toad from the first note of that riff!

  • @OhBudel1965
    @OhBudel1965 3 місяці тому +37

    I have tears in my eyes. The greatest song of early R.E.M. along with three fantastic voices brining it to life. Total surprise finding it when I turned on the old UA-cam today. CHEERS, a real brightener for my day.

  • @jakedurando5252
    @jakedurando5252 4 місяці тому +49

    This is the Music Venn Diagram I needed today.

    • @sandrafaith
      @sandrafaith 4 місяці тому

      Seriously. I'm so glad to have been blessed by the algorithm tonight

  • @241sail6
    @241sail6 4 місяці тому +36

    Toad can still kick ass. Love this band, always did always will.

  • @georgecarter838
    @georgecarter838 4 місяці тому +54

    As a retired locomotive engineer, I totally LOVE this remake of my favorite R.E.M. song from not one, but THREE of my favorite bands from the 90's. All you guys totally NAILED it!
    Now, put this on an album as soon as you can!

  • @donsolo96
    @donsolo96 4 місяці тому +53

    My second favorite band all-time doing a cover of my second favorite song from my favorite band of all-time is quite a treat. Loved hearing it live when my wife and I saw Toad in Novato a few weeks ago!

    • @mikericca500
      @mikericca500 4 місяці тому +1

      Very cool.

    • @carlosm.devasconcelllos3939
      @carlosm.devasconcelllos3939 4 місяці тому

      😄It was an unexpected and very welcomed GIFT. Just Great.

    • @RockPunkFloyd
      @RockPunkFloyd 3 місяці тому

      I'm gonna guess Oddfellows Local 151 is your favorite, gotta be if this is your second. Both certainly at the top of my favorites from REM.

    • @donsolo96
      @donsolo96 3 місяці тому

      @@RockPunkFloyd ooh, that's a good one too and I am sure my list probably changes all the time, but it's "I Believe."
      Or maybe "Try Not To Breathe". Or "Exhuming McCarthy". Lol. Gawd, R.E.M. is great.
      Don't ask me my favorite Toad song. We could be here all night. 😂

  • @drewtheunspoken3988
    @drewtheunspoken3988 4 місяці тому +21

    I love thar even when Toad does a cover, it still sounds like a Toad song.
    I'm on my 10th listen today.

    • @michaelehrhart9670
      @michaelehrhart9670 4 місяці тому +3

      Well said! Why TOAD is not more of a household name is one of earth's great mysteries! I love TOAD!

  • @Tensen01
    @Tensen01 4 місяці тому +40

    Man, no love in here for Vertical Horizon? Well I'll give it! I love VH, and combined with Gin Blossoms? Hell yeah.

    • @robinhoward9348
      @robinhoward9348 4 місяці тому +3

      I just saw VH tonight and they were awesome. Matt’s voice is still great!

    • @luigigai4180
      @luigigai4180 4 місяці тому

      @@robinhoward9348lucky woman

    • @flohough1870
      @flohough1870 3 місяці тому +2

      Matt Scannell is one of the nicest guys ever too!!! Had a great chat with him after a show and he's the best.

    • @Stratguy420
      @Stratguy420 3 місяці тому

      Much love here for Vertical Horizon here!✌️👍

  • @DougSutton-nn1yb
    @DougSutton-nn1yb 3 місяці тому +12

    Gin Blossums, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Vertical Horizon did this cover at the Champlian Valley Fair ground last Saturday (24 August 2024). They collaborated during Toad the Wet Sprockets set. I have no words to describe the pure beauty and essence of the piece and their performance. Thank you all three bands for making the trek up to Vermont last weekend. You're the best !!

  • @KentSnelson
    @KentSnelson 4 місяці тому +27

    Oh WOW!!! I must say that I would pay hundreds of dollars for this to be expanded to a double album of REM covers. Just imagine a couple of hours of this, So. Central Rain, Night swimming, Rockville, etc-bow the letter, and on and on.
    Oh, and then get REM to do a selection of all y’all’s songs. Hearing Michael Stipe do Jam or She Cried, or Found Out About You…. well I would listen without pause
    Thank you all for posting this.

    • @georgepetty6473
      @georgepetty6473 4 місяці тому +3

      These guys doing Find the River would be worth the price of the entire package alone.

    • @shannonbrown309
      @shannonbrown309 3 місяці тому +1

      Hell yeah. I like your idea.

  • @lmv127
    @lmv127 3 дні тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @mrbobawesome
    @mrbobawesome 4 місяці тому +34

    This is fantastic. Great cover of a great song. Dean jamming Mike Mills baselines is a treat.

  • @debswatching
    @debswatching 4 місяці тому +26

    It’s like a perfect circle. REM - Toad - Gin Blossoms.

    • @rumblefish9
      @rumblefish9 3 місяці тому +2

      Vertical Horizon

    • @enrique967
      @enrique967 3 місяці тому +2

      I 👀 what you did there:)

  • @krishjay3132
    @krishjay3132 4 місяці тому +19

    The best cover of one of the very best R.E.M songs, weighs in pure Gold 💐🎉 Three of the finest musicians of 90's showing their mettle & creating absolute magic 💫💫

  • @southernshawn77
    @southernshawn77 4 місяці тому +17

    Toad the Wet Sprocket and the Gin Blossoms are 2 of my favorites.... Damn they are the Best... In the 90's, I Loved getting in my car and turning the radio, praying 1 of these 2 bands were on.. I could listen to their music all day everyday....

    • @azumpire
      @azumpire 4 місяці тому

      Toad, Gin, Tonic, and Cracker!! Put those 4 bands together for a stadium show and WOW

    • @CrankyOldDave
      @CrankyOldDave 4 місяці тому +3

      All three of these bands are on tour together right now. Saw them Friday night in Omaha and damn was that a great concert. If they are coming near you try and get out and see them!

    • @southernshawn77
      @southernshawn77 4 місяці тому

      @@CrankyOldDave I have been checking already my friend lol.. Gonna try if they come within a couple hundred miles, I'm in... I bet you had a blast .. They don't make music like this anymore....

    • @shadowsaberXYZ
      @shadowsaberXYZ 4 місяці тому +2

      Do you get the time too often on AM radio?

    • @southernshawn77
      @southernshawn77 4 місяці тому +1

      @@shadowsaberXYZ lol

  • @shadowsaberXYZ
    @shadowsaberXYZ 4 місяці тому +13

    Oh my god, my introduction to 90s music was, in order:
    Hey Jealousy & Something's Always Wrong
    so amazing to see both TTWS and the Gin Blossoms performing together.
    Absolute chills!

    • @Danibug727
      @Danibug727 4 місяці тому +1

      I remember these songs the most from my childhood lol

  • @KimFatica
    @KimFatica 4 місяці тому +15

    Two of my all-time favorite bands, R.E.M. and Toad the Wet Sprocket-so perfect!!

  • @murfdog19
    @murfdog19 4 місяці тому +7

    I graduated high school in 1995. Toad The Wet Sprocket were a HUGE part of my Playlist.

  • @moniquepoche3896
    @moniquepoche3896 3 місяці тому +6

    The bassist nails it - Thanks so much for posting,

    • @enrique967
      @enrique967 3 місяці тому +1

      The ever underrated Mike Mills' riffs in REM songs...

    • @shannonbrown309
      @shannonbrown309 3 місяці тому +1

      @@enrique967 Most people think of REM and think Stipe, but all of the band were excellent musicians!

  • @asunday2207
    @asunday2207 4 місяці тому +7

    Glen's voice❤

  • @1212sman
    @1212sman 3 місяці тому +5

    Now THAT'S how you lay down a flawless cover! Great song by one of my all-time favorite bands executed by members of three of my other favorite bands.

  • @TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer
    @TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer 3 місяці тому +4

    So awesome!!!! Killer guitar playing Todd!!!

  • @ketowyne
    @ketowyne 3 місяці тому +3

    Oh look at me listening to this on repeat all day...😊

  • @rodolfocarantojr3780
    @rodolfocarantojr3780 4 місяці тому +5

    The voices that'll never slowly grow old...keep walking that OCEAN... whatever New Miserable Experience and Everything You Want...

  • @linuxretrogamer
    @linuxretrogamer 3 місяці тому +4

    Holy shit! R.E.M. are one of my all time favourite bands. Toad are another. This is one of my absolute favourite R.E.M. songs. I can’t believe I’m gonna say this… this version is better!

  • @alxtnt57
    @alxtnt57 3 місяці тому +2

    Love this guys voice

  • @mrs.h7971
    @mrs.h7971 4 місяці тому +4

    This song is the best of my young childhood. I think I was 8 when Fables of the Reconstruction was released. But having an aunt in college at Tulane University, this was a prominent song during my youth. Wonderful cover, excellent sound. Toad, Gin Blossoms and VH all sound fantastic on this. Such a great song, done in a way that does it justice.

    • @shannonbrown309
      @shannonbrown309 3 місяці тому

      Hahah. I first heard REM in 1985 or thereabouts, when I was 6 or so, on the local college radio station! Prior to that, I'd been listening to pop or whatever mom and dad had on. Hearing REM that day (and keeping my radio set to that college radio station) changed my musical tastes forever.

  • @noB313
    @noB313 4 місяці тому +4

    I can't believe they're all on tour together!! It's the most perfect thing in the world!

  • @JoeServo
    @JoeServo 10 днів тому +1

    How did they know how to hook me, specifically, *instantly*!? Love it!

  • @Stratguy420
    @Stratguy420 3 місяці тому +3

    This is a holy grail for a guy who was barely a teenager when REM hit the scene and listened to all these bands over the years! Amazing! I am not worthy...party on everybody. ✌️👍

  • @mpkincaid
    @mpkincaid 4 місяці тому +7

    Love it! Watched TTWS play Driver 8 at the Kalispell concert last month. REM would be proud of this cover.

    • @alpinedogsledding2625
      @alpinedogsledding2625 4 місяці тому +1

      We came up from CO for a long weekend to catch both shows in Montana. I'm good friends with the guys that opened for Toad (they came to play at our wedding in Vail), and I'm a huge Toad fan as well. We travel around a catch 3-4 Toad shows each summer/fall.

    • @mpkincaid
      @mpkincaid 4 місяці тому

      ​@alpinedogsledding2625 Nice! Traveled from Spokane to see them. We see them whenever they're playing in WA. Love them!

  • @sonicjet7759
    @sonicjet7759 3 місяці тому +3

    1994 is coming back 😊Alternative Post-Grunge rock music sounds good again

  • @davidpeterson9249
    @davidpeterson9249 4 місяці тому +3

    This is the first time I've seen this video. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you!!!

    • @laredolassoo
      @laredolassoo 4 місяці тому

      Just released a week ago! 😊

  • @slgrib
    @slgrib 2 місяці тому +2

    O M G the stars align, I’ve just heard perfection.

  • @MalibuGlassMI
    @MalibuGlassMI 3 місяці тому +1

    ALL 3...😮😮😮😮❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @claybrook74
    @claybrook74 4 місяці тому +3

    This collab was not on my 2024 bingo card, but damn did I need it!

  • @JohnDove
    @JohnDove 4 місяці тому +3

    We heard them sing this together live in Cleveland a few days ago. It's great they released a studio version.

  • @moonglow630
    @moonglow630 4 місяці тому +3

    Tonight marks the 30th anniversary of the night that I was a victim of SA. I got through those next few days by listening to Dulcinea, especially “Begin” on repeat. Toad will always be the soundtrack of my life for so many things, but most of all, it will be a reminder of comfort during a devastating time in my life.

  • @pablogil3149
    @pablogil3149 3 місяці тому +1

    Bravo!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @andrewdevay1479
    @andrewdevay1479 4 місяці тому +2

    This is brilliant to the point where my head is spinning. Damn!!

  • @johnhardin6966
    @johnhardin6966 4 місяці тому +3

    Impossible to love this more.

  • @moldflow1
    @moldflow1 6 днів тому

    Glen was the manager at a studio that Capital paid for. He saved my life and kicked my ass at Gallaga. Glen, your one of the best humans I have ever met and best song I made you sing on.

  • @davidkoblentz
    @davidkoblentz 24 дні тому

    this is just fantastic... it captures the vibe and magic of all the bands involved....wow...

  • @BrDel-d7l
    @BrDel-d7l 3 місяці тому +2

    SIMPLY AWESOME!!!

  • @marcywalsh4290
    @marcywalsh4290 4 місяці тому +5

    Wow! My two favorite bands (Toad and REM) combined. This sounds great!

  • @DonSmallBerries
    @DonSmallBerries 4 місяці тому +6

    Fantastic! Love it!

  • @Indiscriminance
    @Indiscriminance 4 місяці тому +2

    This is froggin' brilliant! It all sounds so good together.

  • @JHoliday-z6w
    @JHoliday-z6w 9 днів тому

    This is so good.. classic R.E.M.
    Brought to life by such great bands. Nice work!!!!

  • @lorif4274
    @lorif4274 4 місяці тому +3

    Seriously need this on Spotify! I love REM and this exceeds their original! Simply amazing! 🤩

  • @kerryobryant139
    @kerryobryant139 2 місяці тому +1

    Outstanding cover!!! Beautiful vocals by Glen, Robin, Matt; and excellent musicianship all the guys in Toad. WELL DONE!!!

  • @MoGhotbi
    @MoGhotbi 3 місяці тому +1

    What a phenomenal cover.

  • @liamwtf
    @liamwtf 2 місяці тому +1

    I sincerely wish I had Todd’s hands, and phrasing on guitar. But I will satisfied to watch and listen.

  • @TheDonTime
    @TheDonTime 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm loving this. One of my all-time favorite songs and some of my favorite bands. Heaven!

  • @felinemad
    @felinemad 4 місяці тому +2

    Excellent cover, was always one of my favourite REM songs.

  • @kingrexxo3557
    @kingrexxo3557 4 місяці тому +4

    what a good start to my afternoon thanks for making this...

  • @jeanaloehrer5489
    @jeanaloehrer5489 4 місяці тому +1

    I’ve listened to this 5 times already ❤

  • @jorgemoreno44
    @jorgemoreno44 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you guys! After all these years, is good to have you here, there, and everywhere! Blessings and keep going!

  • @zaffo757
    @zaffo757 3 місяці тому +1

    Great song to have a beer to driving from the Gaviota Pier to IV.

  • @SMarie2222
    @SMarie2222 Місяць тому

    Nice! Very Nice❤

  • @patricstandley
    @patricstandley 4 місяці тому +1

    So many emotions. Driver 8 has been one of those songs that is tied to significant events in my life. Combined with the voices of my music collection over the years makes this really special. A fantastic tribute to REM.

  • @aprildonahoo8650
    @aprildonahoo8650 2 місяці тому

    Love Toad!

  • @Smoothboxnailer
    @Smoothboxnailer 11 днів тому

    Man that was excellent! Great song too! Thanks for sharing all that talent!

  • @Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny
    @Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny 4 місяці тому +1

    One of my favorite bands covering my favorite REM song. this is some good stuff!

  • @matthewdowsmith165
    @matthewdowsmith165 4 місяці тому +1

    Whoa. Just… whoa!

  • @vespaclone
    @vespaclone 4 місяці тому +1

    Just saw all these cats in Nebraska! Good show!

  • @HariOmRadhaKrishna
    @HariOmRadhaKrishna 4 місяці тому +1

    I saw Toad/WS in Madison WI, back in 1993. Awesome. Sweet REM Cover!

  • @rockythetalkingparrot2465
    @rockythetalkingparrot2465 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow, a bunch of legends performing my favorite REM song!

  • @dansawyer7654
    @dansawyer7654 10 днів тому

    This is awesome, guys! Three of my favorite singers blending like they've always sung together. Todd, you are a tone MASTER. Solid rhythm section that's perfect for the song. Great idea to do this!

  • @Marksurfz
    @Marksurfz 4 місяці тому +1

    So good, going to see Toad with Counting Crows Aug. 31!!!

  • @francinebarr1204
    @francinebarr1204 2 місяці тому

    😊 Very Very 🤩

  • @willjam465
    @willjam465 3 місяці тому +1

    What a great cover of one of my favorite REM songs. Everyone is killing it…vocal harmonies sound fantastic.

  • @wynterwarde6302
    @wynterwarde6302 3 місяці тому +1

    And then 3 voices are frigging amazing...

  • @angelarorrer8055
    @angelarorrer8055 3 місяці тому +1

    Holy macaroni! That rocks!!!

  • @babstreadway7510
    @babstreadway7510 4 місяці тому +1

    Just had a flashback in a good way! Listened to this three times already and I'm 19 again..

  • @jerrymills225
    @jerrymills225 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent!!

  • @yezzbarbosa
    @yezzbarbosa 4 місяці тому +1

    Excelente excelente excelente. Mis cantantes favoritos de la juventud haciendo un cover de unas de mis bandas más queridas REM! bellooooooo!!!! que los vea @MichaelStipe @BillBerry @PeterBuck @MikeMills

  • @BrDel-d7l
    @BrDel-d7l 2 місяці тому

    So good! Why can't anyone make music like this now?

  • @mmdolbow
    @mmdolbow 4 місяці тому +1

    This is awesome! More bands should do this! (Not just a cover, but collaborate with other artists on covering their influences.)

  • @timvoliva2269
    @timvoliva2269 3 місяці тому +1

    This was always one of my favorite songs from REM, but I love Toad's version.

  • @Highcastle_of_Geek
    @Highcastle_of_Geek 4 місяці тому +1

    What a great throwback!

  • @petgabor
    @petgabor 4 місяці тому

    Great song, great bands. Can't go wrong here. Superb

  • @BrianMerry-bpmdesigns
    @BrianMerry-bpmdesigns 4 місяці тому +2

    oh man....one of my favorite bands covering one of my favorite songs!!!

    • @Zizzyyzz
      @Zizzyyzz 4 місяці тому +2

      There are 3 "bands" here! 😄

  • @fractaliamom
    @fractaliamom 4 місяці тому

    All these great musicians in the same room…magic!💕

  • @DZVtornado
    @DZVtornado 3 місяці тому +1

    Damn. This is so clearly TTWS sounding! One of my fav REM tunes. So good!

  • @jarrow272
    @jarrow272 4 місяці тому +1

    My favorite guys covering my favorite REM song! Love this so much.

  • @albeech5157
    @albeech5157 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant.

  • @christopherzehnder
    @christopherzehnder 4 місяці тому +3

    You covered one of my fave REM songs! Amazing job as usual, TTWS!!!

  • @spartyman7
    @spartyman7 2 місяці тому

    Faithfull renditions when does this beautifully are as satisfying as different, alternative interpretations. This is incredibly wonderful. Miss REM...love how others are keeping the music alive. This is one of my favorite REM songs without a doubt.

  • @Britgal73
    @Britgal73 4 місяці тому +1

    I didn't know how much I needed this! ❤️

  • @cmixman
    @cmixman 4 місяці тому +1

    I dont comment on many things, but y'all did an amazing job on this. Just so good. Talent, production, engineering.... Just made my day. Thank y'all.

  • @metalmantn2377
    @metalmantn2377 2 місяці тому

    My absolute favorite R.E.M. song covered flawlessly by one of my favorite bands and members of two other fantastic bands! This is incredible! I hope Stipe, Buck, Mills, and Berry have heard this.

  • @faith8139
    @faith8139 3 місяці тому

    Love this song. 🥰

  • @susanomelina6248
    @susanomelina6248 4 місяці тому +2

    Next mix with these two bands..."Hey Jealousy " for sure!!!

    • @georgecarter838
      @georgecarter838 4 місяці тому

      Include "Found Out About You" and it definitely will be pure gold!

  • @bastardsonofBFO
    @bastardsonofBFO 4 місяці тому +5

    I must say Glen NEVER disappoints. He's a total pro singer, singing with his heart ❤

  • @KendallShowalter-zk7mq
    @KendallShowalter-zk7mq 4 місяці тому +1

    Whats this, you're back..?! You guys are a big part of the reason I got hooked on alt/indie new music. And I STILL crave it at 60 yrs old, lol...

  • @KarenYurek
    @KarenYurek 2 місяці тому

    OMG YES. I love everything about this.

  • @isue55
    @isue55 4 місяці тому +3

    omg so excited!!! Fantastic collab of favorite bands!!!

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl 4 місяці тому

    What an absolutely beautiful thing.