I remember when I first heard this on the radio, loved it. Than i was waiting to see the video on MTV, we were shocked a hard rock black group. We LOVED it. Bad ass lead guitarist
The entire band is extremely talented! The singer! The drummer! The bassist! Mr. Vernon Reid DESTROYING that guitar!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The little girl throughout the video IS KEY! You see her watching TV, as the band plays the song, she becomes mesmerized, completely engrossed. Just as the song comes to a close, she leans forward to shut off the TV. This song is an indictment of the industrial complex that is the mainstream media.....ALL platforms of media. It is the 'Cult of Personality' that you can not take at face value. This song is around 30 years old... Relevant then...even more so now. ✌️✌️
I've been a fan since I saw them at CBGBs back in the 80s. Perfect fusion of metal, hard rock, jazz and funk as I see it. Corey Glover is a great vocalist, a hellacious rhythm section with the GODLIKE presence of Vernon Reid on guitar. In my top 5 greatest bands... period! It would be nice if you could address the lyrics and video. THIS WAS NOT A PARTY SONG. This song and this band is important. You should recognize that. Peace!
Doing a show with these dudes this summer. As a young drummer in the 80s, their rhythm section inspired me a lot. Great band and a great surprise when I saw this on the schedule
This song really has it all. Incredible vocals, deep lyrics, a consistently relevant message, thundering drums, impeccable groove, and one of the most face-meltingest guitar solos of all time. It's absolutely timeless. It's just so visceral and chest pounding, it's impossible to not air guitar and sing along.
Yeah, these guys definitely grabbed our attention when this came out! We didn’t even know they were black until we saw the video….and, frankly, that just added to the cool factor. And now, it just doesn’t matter! Great song with great content!
I was a Bodybuilder back in the 80's and 90's. EVERY SESSION We would get in the gym and CRANKED this at full tilt, and set the session off on a hyped vibe.
I've loved this band since day one. So ahead of their time, with some of the most lyrically intelligent songs that I've ever heard. I had the pleasure of seeing them last year, and they are even tighter now than they were then. An absolute World Class band!
@@ingovonderluhe2174 Seen every flavor of reaction on this vid, and ive seen plenty of non-Americans miss the point of this. Modernity is generally unaware, but for you to generalize a country of 330 million people vs the rest of the world indicates to me you missed the point of the song entirely. After all, the cult of personality is most easily found in governments, if not entertainment. Describes the whole world.
And don't forget about his run as Judas Iscariot in the 2006 national tour of Jesus Christ superstar, hailed by many critics as one of the best iterations of the show. Dude has so much talent in many different mediums it's insane
Corey Glover is such an underrated rock vocalist and overall singer. His major label solo album from the mid 90s has some amazing gems on there also. Cool reaction. 👍🏽
I've been watching this channel for a long time and I was hoping I got them right, and I was validated in my intuition, the Wolf Hunters are the real deal. Most reactions to this song only see color, "OMG! They're black?!". But they didn't even for a moment think that way, this is what we should all be aiming for - recognizing people for their talent and not even giving a moments notice to their ethnicity. Love you guys for your correct and real reaction. I have a restored faith in the human race.
I suggest listening to other songs by them as well, like : Funny Vibe Pride Leave It Alone Auslander Love Rears It's Ugly Head Elvis Is Dead Type Solace of You Middle Man Open Letter (To a Landord) Glamour Boys
Suzie and Travis are just the coolest people! I just love watching them Jam and rock out yet completely appreciating the sheer musicality a d presence of Living Color. Thank you guys. Ps when are you guys coming to London?
They opened for The Rolling Stones in the Oakland Coliseum while the sun was still out. I was probably 15.... 1989 I think. There was almost no one in the stadium. I rocked these amazing dudes from the front row. Whoop Whoop. Seriously, not more than a One Hit Wonder. That's amazing they didn't do more. Couple more good to ok songs, but not to get excited about like this. Cult of Personality is Epic!!!!
Introducing Mr. Vernon Reid on Lead Guitar and Mr. Corey Glover on Lead Vocals. Have you heard Open Letter To A Landlord ?? That really showcases Corey’s voice. Comes off the same CD. Another Video to watch 🙋🎸🎤🇦🇺😀
Living Colour is MASSIVE. SUPER-talented, insane musicians and they write songs about stuff that matters! Excellent band! i've seen them a few times in concert and i've met the drummer, Will Calhoun, at the NAMM show. Amazing. Check out a song of theirs called "Information Overload". Insane!
You two always bring such an enjoyable, upbeat energy to your reactions. Yeah, Living Colour kinda one of the great under-appreciated rock bands. These guys just bring it so hard in this video. Thanks to your viewer who recommended this!
This song was 30 years ahead of it's time.... Social media is now the CULT OF PERSONALITY....
Yes this song is absolute FIRE still after 30 years. But its also incredibly deep lyrically and is extremely relevant especially now.
I love you 💞
Criminally underrated band!!! Incredibly timely. Very deep. Living Colour was the real deal.
Is. They’re still working.
WWE wrestling legend CM Punk used this song for his entrance music
Still does
This song still kicks ass after 30 some years!🤘🤘🤘
sadly more relevant today than back then.
Vernon Reid is a beast on guitar
A crazy beast))
Yes. I used to play this tune in a band years ago and it was a tough song to get down.
I heard somewhere he actually did after. like the solo he did for this....which is crazy because it is dope af.
Amazing musicians, they were just ahead of their time. Vernon Reid is ridiculous and never gets any love in the top 10 guitarists convo.
Totally agree!
*^^^* THIS
Did u know that the lead singer actually played in the movie Platoon??
Yeah I noticed that too😮
How were they ahead of their time ?
I remember when I first heard this on the radio, loved it. Than i was waiting to see the video on MTV, we were shocked a hard rock black group. We LOVED it.
Bad ass lead guitarist
Best line ever When a leader speaks that leader dies
The entire band is extremely talented!
The singer!
The drummer!
The bassist!
Mr. Vernon Reid DESTROYING that guitar!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The little girl throughout the video IS KEY!
You see her watching TV, as the band plays the song, she becomes mesmerized, completely engrossed.
Just as the song comes to a close, she leans forward to shut off the TV.
This song is an indictment of the industrial complex that is the mainstream media.....ALL platforms of media.
It is the 'Cult of Personality' that you can not take at face value.
This song is around 30 years old...
Relevant then...even more so now.
✌️✌️
Pay attention to the lyrics!!!! Lyrics are deep. "Big brother" aka "puppet master"
This song is yesterday, today and even tomorrow. My guys right there. Love them. Vernon is a BEAST with it and Cory is pure energy.
I've been a fan since I saw them at CBGBs back in the 80s. Perfect fusion of metal, hard rock, jazz and funk as I see it. Corey Glover is a great vocalist, a hellacious rhythm section with the GODLIKE presence of Vernon Reid on guitar. In my top 5 greatest bands... period! It would be nice if you could address the lyrics and video. THIS WAS NOT A PARTY SONG. This song and this band is important. You should recognize that. Peace!
Saw them live 1989 Tampa . Great show
His guitar solos come at ya way different….so awesome!!!
Lyrics fit right in to today...
Check out this band called Body Count There Goes the Neighborhood bye The Lead singer ICE T
Yeah the lyrics are awesome! Listen to what they are saying. It’s all coming out now.
Will Calhoun is a monster on drums. Check him out in the Buddy Rich memorial concert. Amazing.
This drummer is criminally awesome...
One of the greatest bands of all time
This is bad ass old school love it
watbout The Cult Fire Woman 🤩
Absolutely brilliant.
Very good. The lead singer is Danny Glovers brother
"When the mirror speaks, the reflection lies..." hell yeah!
Doing a show with these dudes this summer. As a young drummer in the 80s, their rhythm section inspired me a lot. Great band and a great surprise when I saw this on the schedule
Yeah incredible ❤
This song really has it all. Incredible vocals, deep lyrics, a consistently relevant message, thundering drums, impeccable groove, and one of the most face-meltingest guitar solos of all time. It's absolutely timeless. It's just so visceral and chest pounding, it's impossible to not air guitar and sing along.
Cory Glover has also been an actor as well. Played in "Platoon" with Charlie Sheen.
Yeah, these guys definitely grabbed our attention when this came out!
We didn’t even know they were black until we saw the video….and, frankly, that just added to the cool factor. And now, it just doesn’t matter!
Great song with great content!
This song has one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever created in rock music.
This was one of THE anthems of 1988. Everyone rocked to it. They are a seriously under rated band.
🤯🤯🤯 goddddd that was mesmerizing
Melt your face guitar solo,damn!
I was a Bodybuilder back in the 80's and 90's. EVERY SESSION We would get in the gym and CRANKED this at full tilt, and set the session off on a hyped vibe.
I've loved this band since day one. So ahead of their time, with some of the most lyrically intelligent songs that I've ever heard. I had the pleasure of seeing them last year, and they are even tighter now than they were then. An absolute World Class band!
That has always been on my favorites songs playlists/mixed tapes.
From Chicago, Illinois weighing in at 225 lbs CM Punk!!!!!
This band was so ahead of their time.
Vernon Reid is a guitar beast! Corey's vocals are top shelf!
Suzi 🤘😍🤘. Corey is the most amazing and coolest people I've ever had the privilege of meeting...
This is one of my all time favorite songs
"You don't need to follow me.... only you can set you free"
Great lyric
LC was asked by The Stones to open for some of their gigs.
Did you guys even catch the meaning of the song? It seems you didn’t address the lyrics at all. It was a very deep and meaningful song.
The difference between Americans and the Rest of the World.....
‘I exploit you, yet you still love me’ best line ever and still true
@@ingovonderluhe2174 Seen every flavor of reaction on this vid, and ive seen plenty of non-Americans miss the point of this. Modernity is generally unaware, but for you to generalize a country of 330 million people vs the rest of the world indicates to me you missed the point of the song entirely. After all, the cult of personality is most easily found in governments, if not entertainment. Describes the whole world.
There is no Music Reaction Code that prescribes what to do with such reactions. 🤷♂
Kool !!!!
Doug Wimbish is also TAJA'S bassist !!!!!
Plus Vernon Reid is on TARJA'S new album !!!!!!! ☮☮💘💘
they are so wildly underrated. living colour was so ahead of their time i’m this album and ran circles around everyone
The lyrics are so relevant to today it's such deep song
Lol video, lyrics and message is definitely not about party time 🤣🤣😂😂
Yo the guitar solo is amazing
That guitarist has some serious chops! And that sound!
Lead singer had a role in the movie "Platoon". Multi talented. Saw them in a bar in Lawrence, ks then open for the Stones at a football stadium
And don't forget about his run as Judas Iscariot in the 2006 national tour of Jesus Christ superstar, hailed by many critics as one of the best iterations of the show. Dude has so much talent in many different mediums it's insane
Escucho el intro y a mi mente solo viene el nombre de CM PUNK 😎😎😎
I remember the day this song burst out over the radio. So much talent, and the lyrics are even more relevant today.
Corey Glover is such an underrated rock vocalist and overall singer. His major label solo album from the mid 90s has some amazing gems on there also. Cool reaction. 👍🏽
glad to see you guys
I saw them live when they toured with The Rolling Stones back in the day. Fantastic show. They brought the same energy.
'' When a mirror speaks, the reflexion lies.. '' ❤❤
The first time I heard this was in Guitar Hero. It's been a fave of mine ever since.
I've been watching this channel for a long time and I was hoping I got them right, and I was validated in my intuition, the Wolf Hunters are the real deal. Most reactions to this song only see color, "OMG! They're black?!". But they didn't even for a moment think that way, this is what we should all be aiming for - recognizing people for their talent and not even giving a moments notice to their ethnicity. Love you guys for your correct and real reaction. I have a restored faith in the human race.
Vernon kills it on lead guitar.
What an amazing band. Songs from the first 3 albums would be a wise move on your part 😜
I remember when this aired on MTV back in the day!!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 Corey Glover, Vernon Reid,Muzz Skillings and William Calhoun 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
What is so awesome about this is that I never knew they were black and this is the theme to CM punk when he comes out to the ring awesome😊
I suggest listening to other songs by them as well, like :
Funny Vibe
Pride
Leave It Alone
Auslander
Love Rears It's Ugly Head
Elvis Is Dead
Type
Solace of You
Middle Man
Open Letter (To a Landord)
Glamour Boys
I will have to check it out. None of them moved me in a way like this did. This was an Anthem!!!!
Auslander,Foreign(er) in german.
Love rears its ugly head, love that song!
This video was being played heavily on MTV back in the day.
Some would say this is the Best in the World
What a voice ❤️ it.
Vernon Reid is a monster on guitar
Saw them in Raleigh NC when they opened for The Stones on the Steel Wheels Tour 1989
YASSSSS! So happy you did a Living Colour song. You guys should do more of their songs, especially from the Time's Up album. Absolutely AMAZING!!
Swamp music...they amaze me...so many great musos in one band...burnin Vernon on guitar...one of my fave songs ever
My Vernon Reid Avatar says, "Welcome to the Party Kids!" .. Check out the Living Colour songs "Type" and "Love Rears It's Ugly Head"..
Went to a Bowie tribute concert a couple years back & Corey headlined, he still kills!🔥✌❤
Two Words: Vernon Reid.
35 years later and it’s still 🔥
Cory Glover: lead vocals, Vernon Reid: guitar, Muz Skillings: Bass (later replaced by Doug Wimbish), and Will Calhoun: drums.
At the other end of the music spectrum check out their song Nothingness. Really beautiful song. I would recommend the studio cut and official video.
Love raises its ugly head!
Their album "Vivid" is one of the defining albums of my teenage years
This band sounds to me like what would happen if Lionel Ritchie (legend btw) and Def Leopard, had babies. Love it!!!!!
One is the top songs and performances to come out of the 80s. Someone needs to bring back Vernon Reid’s(guitarist) suit! Or put it in a museum.
This was the first song I ever heard on CD. They were at the vanguard of what was to follow in the 90s and the beginning of the end of hair bands.
Great song with killer guitar work, good vocals & powerful lyrics! ♥
If you get the chance, SEE THEM LIVE!!! Also, the singer Corey Glover was in the movie Platoon.
Hey guys!!! I saw them live. They're amazing!!!!!
You stay colorful yourself, lady! I need to see how you do it!!!! 💯💋
Love em!! Way ahead of their time!!
Suzie and Travis are just the coolest people! I just love watching them Jam and rock out yet completely appreciating the sheer musicality a d presence of Living Color. Thank you guys. Ps when are you guys coming to London?
They opened for The Rolling Stones in the Oakland Coliseum while the sun was still out. I was probably 15.... 1989 I think. There was almost no one in the stadium. I rocked these amazing dudes from the front row. Whoop Whoop. Seriously, not more than a One Hit Wonder. That's amazing they didn't do more. Couple more good to ok songs, but not to get excited about like this. Cult of Personality is Epic!!!!
Banger to the 10th power!!!
An amazing piece of rock 'n' roll.
Iconic band that is greatly needed more so than before in the history of our nation.
One of my favorite concerts. Stellar band.
Gracias desde Argentina, un seguidor de Living Colour desde sus inicios los saluda!!!!
Still have this album on cassette tape. One of the best albums from the 80s.
Great song. We loved this shit when it came out. Very heavy for a fairly mainstream song at that time.
Introducing Mr. Vernon Reid on Lead Guitar and Mr. Corey Glover on Lead Vocals. Have you heard Open Letter To A Landlord ?? That really showcases Corey’s voice. Comes off the same CD. Another Video to watch 🙋🎸🎤🇦🇺😀
Their songs have an important message
You should take notice of the lyrics in their songs. They all have a powerful message.
Living Colour is MASSIVE. SUPER-talented, insane musicians and they write songs about stuff that matters! Excellent band! i've seen them a few times in concert and i've met the drummer, Will Calhoun, at the NAMM show. Amazing. Check out a song of theirs called "Information Overload". Insane!
You two always bring such an enjoyable, upbeat energy to your reactions. Yeah, Living Colour kinda one of the great under-appreciated rock bands. These guys just bring it so hard in this video. Thanks to your viewer who recommended this!