This song is criminally underrated. It is my favourite Beach Boys song - sublime vocals, effortlessly wonderful musicianship, and it doesn't sound like anyone other than The Beach Boys.
This song appeared on the soundtrack to the hit movie, Cocktail starring Tom Cruise. The song went all the way to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of 1988. This song was The Beach Boys' only #1 song of the 1980s. By the way, John Stamos toured with them during the summertime of 1988. Great song indeed!!!
Uncle Jesse - aka John Stamos was an "honorary Beach Boy" when I saw them perform with him in concert in the early 90's. He wasn't there for the classic 60's songs but they brought him out to play drums on this song and as I recall he stayed for others and did an amazing drum solo. And I want whatever evil magic keeps him, Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue from aging!!
When "Kokomo" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988 for 1 week, it set the record for the longest span between a band's last two #1s (1966's "Good Vibrations & 1988's "Kokomo"). They invited John Stamos to be an honorary member of "The Beach Boys" which is why the Beach Boys made an appearance on "Full House." Brian Wilson (ironically had no involvement with this song) is the father of Carnie & Wendy Wilson (two members of the group "Wilson Phillips" - the third member, Chynna Phillips, is the daughter of John & Michelle Phillips - of "The Mamas & The Paps")
Stamos has been a huge Beach Boys fan probably his whole life. Like, I knew he was into them even before this. That must have been the ultimate highlight of his life.
You are right, and if you realize something , both songs are related to the beach in different Eras that define beach customs. "Good Vibrations" with the surf lifestyle in California in the 60s and "Kokomo" with the Caribbean lifestyle with luxurious Resorts and palm trees in the 80s.This band lives up to its name:The Beach Boys.
Stamos appeared in the video for “Kokomo” even though he didn’t expect to. “We were doing a special and the main thing was we were doing a version of ‘Wipeout’ with the Fat Boys, who were a rap group,” Stamos told The Birmingham News. At the time, Stamos and The Beach Boys stayed at a Disney resort called Grand Floridian. They were the resort’s first guests.
This song is from the movie Cocktail and was a huge, huge hit when it came out in 1988. I remember hearing Casey Kasem say during the Weekly Top 40 Countdown that because of this song people were trying to book holidays to this place called Kokomo. There is a Kokomo, IN but sadly there’s no real island destination called Kokomo. And I’ve never seen Cocktail, but I still keep this song on my playlists. I may have to put the movie on the list, too! Edit: See, this is the cool thing about your community-I have seen this video about a hundred times and never knew that was John Stamos!
@@pegatheetoo1437 From what I understand, the Kokomo in Key West was named that because people kept looking for it after this movie and the song came out. When the song was released, so i understand, the only Kokomo was in Indiana, and it's definitely not an island paradise.
I remember when this song first came out in 1988 and I was watching the videoclip wondering "Is that John Stamos?" Before too long I found out it actually was him.
This song was played at our wedding reception in '89. This is from the soundtrack for the movie Cocktail, starring Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown. Uncle Jessie (Blackie from General Hospital) John Stamos, toured as the drummer for the beach Boys in the late '80s.
kokomo is also good at a karaoke bar because it's fairly easy and if you have a decent voice you can even start couples slow dancing. this has happened, cute to see. I'm happy folks are suggesting catchy songs for this channel.
Very big hit in the '80s. This and Wipeout(fat boys) help them to hit on the charts for the '80s. Fun fact it was the Beach boys that actually started the acid Rock or hippie Rock in the sixties. They and the Beatles were so much influenced and rivals against each other they started taking it up a notch. And rock was never the same... Out with the teenie bop Rock, in with the deep meaning classics.. so influence that a lot of the blues artists became rockers. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin.. etc.... And yes uncle Jess was a beach boy drummer for the '80s. Lol
John Stamos is actually a very talented musician. He never made a big career out of it, but the man has talent. The Beach Boys made an appearance on Full House, John toured with them in the 80's. What a great time that was!!! I miss it! Thanks!!!
This is from the late 80s, a time of change for the band. Brian Wilson, the real brains behind the group, had left, & his brother, Dennis, the drummer, had died. The rest of the Boys got back together with, yes, John Stamos on drums - he was a huge fan & long-time fan. This tune was from the soundtrack for a Tom Cruise film, 'Cocktail'. I haven't seen the film, but I do have the album.
Awful film, you haven't missed anything. If you really want to see it, move to The Netherlands. Cocktail has been on television here every year for almost 30 years. Overhere we say: Has cocktail been on television? Wonderful, than the summer can start for real now!
This is my all-time favorite Beach Boys song. As a lifelong Parrothead, I’ve always wished that Jimmy Buffett would record a cover of this song. Buffett has made a career of recording Caribbean sounds. The Beach Boys have always been about California beach music. But in their first attempt, they out-Buffetted Buffett. Awesome song!
I missed the first mention but when they mentioned "Uncle Jesse" playing drums all I could see on my phone was an obviously much younger man than Pyle. Then there was a closeup and the penny dropped.
Tom Cruise was in it because the recording was used in his movie, "Cocktail." Cruise is appearing via movie clips. John Stamos has been a longtime contributor on drums to the Beach Boys live appearances for many years.
Jordan: Oh, so they're gonna be *older* Beach Boys then? They're gonna be THE BEACH MEN. Probably BEACH DADS now! Me: Not even close. Try THE BEACH GRANDDADS!!
John Stamos is really good friends with the Beach Boys and they appeared on Full House several times. There was an episode where the family went to a Beach Boys concert and the family was on stage singing with them.
This song was on the soundtrack for the Tom Cruise film, Cocktail. John Stamos only toured with them for a short time. This song was very catchy and a great summertime hit!💖💖
you should do one of your movie reactions to the movie "Cocktail" its an 80s movie and Amber will love it...it has Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue...such a good movie...you will love it.
Later Beachboys, CLASSIC Vocals. but every time I hear the song I taste coconut rum like I've been drinking cocktails. I don't drink, anymore. but the memories are deeply impressed, Malibu coconut rum. mmmmm uhhhhhh???
I'm so glad you guys did this song! I actually grew up in a little town in Indiana... called Kokomo! It was a small town and sadly no beaches in sight. Haha. When we told people we were from Kokomo they asked if it was an island! I've always loved this hit by the Beach Boys as it holds some sentimental value to my family.
😅I grew up in Kokomo too, 5309 Council Ring... I have the same reaction from people.. they think it's in the Florida Keys... ironically, I now live in Miami, a few miles north of the Keys..
John Stamos (uncles Jessie) was the drummer for the beach boys for a period. I saw them in concert in 1992 in Australia and Stamos wasn't there because he was filming Full House.
This from the movie "Cocktail" starring Tom Cruise. John Stamos played percussion for The Beach Boys. Also The Beach Boys appeared on a few episodes of Full House.
The original drummer was a Beach Boys brother, Dennis Wilson. Stamos started started performing with them in 1993 when the Beach Boys did a lot of concerts for flood relief in the Midwest.
John Stamos actually played with them earlier than 1993. On July 4th 1990 I was in Presque Isle Maine and they did a concert at the fairgrounds. We were shocked to see that Brian Wilson was actually touring with them as he didn't really tour much at the time.. then to see John Stamos playing drums was wild. Then they kicked it up a notch and when they started singing Surfer Girl , Paula Abdul (who was dating John Stamos at the time) came out on stage and started dancing with Mike Love... Until Stamos tapped him on the shoulder and cut in. One of my favorite concerts ever!
Wow! I've loved this song since it came out, and even after all the times I've seen the music video and watched Full House, I never knew that was John Stamos in the back!!
Yes John Stamos drummed for the Beach Boys when they needed a drummer. He's tight with the Beach Boys and yes, The Beach Boys guested on Full House too when Uncle Jessie was in his band Jessie and the Rippers! I love love love this song!
John Stamos was my first crush, too! He’s never been a part of The Beach Boys, but he’s played with them several times, and they were even on Full House a couple of times.
Dennis Wilson was the drummer for the Beach Boys........Brian Wilson's brother......he passed away! Tom Cruise was in a movie called "Cocktail", I think! Must have been filmed in Kokomo! lol! I know of a Kokomo, Indiana!
Yes that's John Stamos on playing with the Beach Boys he plays with them when they need him too. They appeared on full house so many times cause of how close they are with John Stamos. John Stamos said this : Mike Love turns to my friend and says, ‘Who’s that?’ And he says, ‘That’s John Stamos; he’s on General Hospital and always has girls chasing him.’ And Mike Love, without missing a beat, says, ‘Get him onstage.'”
I really loved your reaction to this video and how observant you are. Explanations are posted below just keep reacting as we all get to look through fresh eyes and ears.
Just to add to what someone said about John Stamos being in it; He's always been a huge Beach Boys fan. He met them by accident, then through the years actually performed with them (he's a pretty good musician himself) and remained friends since. As a side note, Tom Cruise isn't actually in the video, it's cut scenes from the movie Cocktail, which Kokomo was featured in. Love the vids, guys... Keep em coming. Much love to y'all!
For those of us too old for Full House, we remember John Stamos from his stint on General Hospital, along with Rick Springfield - that was in the very early 80s. I don't know if I ever saw this video (of course I knew the song), great choice, very fun!
My all-time favorite...and I'm old enough to remember their first! I don't listen to any other Beach Boys song now, but I can't pass up this one. And I'm a sucker for a sax.
Guys, check out the Beach Boys song 'That’s Why God Made the Radio', it's from 2012 (!) and it sounds as if they wrote it in the sixties. Astounding. I really think they're immortal.
Cali girl here, we love the Beach Boys! Unfortunately the original group has split into two groups. Mike Love the cousin of the Wilsin Brothers tours under the groups name. Brian Wilson is currently on tour with Chicago. RIP Carl and Dennis Wilson. Mike Love has brought some of the guys from former years. Stamos was not one of the original member.
John Stamos was so creative and found a way to include them on several episodes of Full House. He's played drums for them for quite a while. FYI, he also loves THE KING Mr. Elvis Presley!
SORRY BUT I'M ON A MISSION TO GET YOU GUYS TO WATCH THE MOVIE 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEE GEES SOUNDTRACK AND JOHN TRAVOLTA DISCO DANCING!!!!!!!!
I saw them in concert with the tour connected with this song. The warmup act was Katrina and the Waves. The audience reaction was funny. The crowd sat on their hands until the 1 hit from the warmup act was played. The crowd greeted it with warm applause. The next time we heard from the audience was when Katrina and the Waves closed out their set with Wipeout. Then the crowd went wild for the Beach Boys.
John Stamos (Uncle Jesse) played drums with the Beach Boys Occasionally Back in the 80's and he made an album with his own band. I saw him in Cupertino California at a very small club...my friends and I were dancing so close to him we could smell his cologne^^! Those were the days!!
Rob, Amber, THIS is what I call Top Down music. Blue Ridge Parkway , top down on the Mazda Miata, radio set on Stun and cruising....no destination, just killin' time...😍
I worked at an accounting firm when this song was popular. I had a planned trip to Aruba when tax season ended as a way to help me get through it. This song lived in my head during those grueling months and I couldn't have asked for more. Loved it!! Aruba, Jamaica...
Please listen to the Mills Brothers. Amazing harmonies and they were the first African Americans to have their own radio show. They toured from the 20s through the 80s. Listen to Sweet Lucy Brown first.
Someone may have answered you already, but John Stamos has been a drummer for the Beach Boys, on and off, since 1985. He still tours when family or filming conflicts aren't an issue. I've seen him in concert a few times with them.
The Beach Boys appeared on an episode of Full House. John Stamos got friendly with the band and was invited to play along on some of their live performances. Tom Cruise is there via clips from his movie Cocktail, which this song was in.
FOLKS--------------WHY DON'T YOU WIKIPEDIA THIS SONG ? RATHER THAN MY ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN IT .-------STAMOS IS A HUGE BB'S FAN, & HAS TOURED WI9TH THEM SEVERAL TIMES. ---------THE LATE-GREAT, CARL WILSON HITTING THOSE HIGH NOTES ON THE CHORUS ! ---------------MJL, 76 Y/O
Loved your reaction to my all time favourite Beach Boys song! My next Beach Boys suggestion would be "Wouldn't It Be Nice". The song will forever remind me of the show "The Wonder Years" (it featured in an episode). Speaking of, I believe you have already reacted to Joe Cocker's cover of "With A Little Help From My Friends", which ended up being the theme song for the show.
Yea, John Stamos plays with The Beach Boys. Stamos has occasionally performed in concert with The Beach Boys, dating back to 1985, typically playing drums and various other percussion instruments. In 1988, he appeared in their video for "Kokomo", in which he played both the conga drums and the steel drums. In 1990, he played drums for them on the title track of the comedy Problem Child and also appeared in the song's music video. In 1992, he sang lead vocals on a new version of "Forever" for their album Summer in Paradise. The song was originally written and sung by Beach Boy Dennis Wilson and released in 1970. The song was also featured twice on Full House. The first was a recording sung at his character's wedding, while the second was a recording sung for his character's twin sons. The 1992 music video, titled "Forever by Jesse and the Rippers," featured Stamos predominantly. However, three of The Beach Boys members are briefly shown singing harmonies with Stamos: Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Mike Love.
This video makes the movie Cocktail look like a fun, beach movie - and it is at first, but then it turns pretty dark toward the end. Just keep that in mind when people tell you you have to watch this movie.
Everyone wanted to go to Kokomo! My parents loved this later Beach Boys hit, I loved John Stamos being in this music video! For another fun Beach Boys song: “Fun, Fun, Fun”.
A hit song that Brian Wilson wasn't involved with at all. But a #1 hit. One of my least favorite Beach Boys songs. Written by Mike Love, Terry Melcher, John Phillips (from the Mamas & Papas), and Scott McKenzie. There is no Kokomo. Total fiction.
John Stamos (Uncle Jessie) started his acting career in 1982 on the soap opera General Hospital, and in 1985 he started touring with The Beach Boys and continued to do so into the early '90s. He's performed on and off with them since them, the latest time being at a benefit concert just three months ago. He's obviously a man of many talents.
Ok, I appreciate artistic license, but Kokomo isn't off the Florida Keys, it's actually in Indiana. This song was from the soundtrack for the Tom Cruise movie; Cocktail
This song is criminally underrated. It is my favourite Beach Boys song - sublime vocals, effortlessly wonderful musicianship, and it doesn't sound like anyone other than The Beach Boys.
One thing’s for sure, you overrate it😂
One of my favorites too
And, if I remember correctly, Brian Wilson had nothing, or little, to do with this particular song.
@@bradleypaulus2926 😂😂😂😂😂
-underrated is so overused !-
-so annoying-
This song appeared on the soundtrack to the hit movie, Cocktail starring Tom Cruise. The song went all the way to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of 1988. This song was The Beach Boys' only #1 song of the 1980s. By the way, John Stamos toured with them during the summertime of 1988. Great song indeed!!!
This song was written by Papa John Phillips too.
Well said!
Summer of 88 was a good summer
I just tune in once in a while but have you seen anyone from the 60s and 70s. There’s so many good ones it’s hard to choose. Just saying
The Beach Boys had a cameo in Full House.
Uncle Jesse - aka John Stamos was an "honorary Beach Boy" when I saw them perform with him in concert in the early 90's. He wasn't there for the classic 60's songs but they brought him out to play drums on this song and as I recall he stayed for others and did an amazing drum solo. And I want whatever evil magic keeps him, Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue from aging!!
It's great to see the younger generation appreciating the older music
We already do, just not on camera
I appreciate all generations of music. Even before the 1900s
If 1988 is old...I better lie down
@@chrischar9428😅
Define younger. Cuz I was born in 87
When "Kokomo" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988 for 1 week, it set the record for the longest span between a band's last two #1s (1966's "Good Vibrations & 1988's "Kokomo").
They invited John Stamos to be an honorary member of "The Beach Boys" which is why the Beach Boys made an appearance on "Full House."
Brian Wilson (ironically had no involvement with this song) is the father of Carnie & Wendy Wilson (two members of the group "Wilson Phillips" - the third member, Chynna Phillips, is the daughter of John & Michelle Phillips - of "The Mamas & The Paps")
Stamos has been a huge Beach Boys fan probably his whole life. Like, I knew he was into them even before this. That must have been the ultimate highlight of his life.
You are right, and if you realize something , both songs are related to the beach in different Eras that define beach customs. "Good Vibrations" with the surf lifestyle in California in the 60s and "Kokomo" with the Caribbean lifestyle with luxurious Resorts and palm trees in the 80s.This band lives up to its name:The Beach Boys.
Stamos appeared in the video for “Kokomo” even though he didn’t expect to. “We were doing a special and the main thing was we were doing a version of ‘Wipeout’ with the Fat Boys, who were a rap group,” Stamos told The Birmingham News. At the time, Stamos and The Beach Boys stayed at a Disney resort called Grand Floridian. They were the resort’s first guests.
Wipeout with the Fat Boys is so fun too!!
He continues on from time to time with them through the years.
And now Disney wants to change the entire layout/design of the Grand Floridian
Got to see Stamos play with them at the NY State Fair in the 80's.
How could a rap group do "Wipeout"? It's an instrumental with only ONE word: "Wipeout"?
I just want to let you guys know that when I’m depressed and life gets hard I watch you and my day gets better. Thank you guys
John Stamos would play drums with them whenever he had the chance. They were all good friends.
I love Surfer girl, catch a wave, in my room and little deuce coupe. I like the early hits.
All great. Would add California Girls and Sloop John B. Not sure if they have reacted to either of those.
Some of my favorite songs!
Yes! I love Surfer girl
Surfer Girl all time favorite!!!!!!
Wouldn’t It Be Nice is their best imo
Yes John Stamos was a drummer for the Beach Boys. Also in the 60's in the studio, Glen Campbell played Guitar for the Beach Boys.
Yeah, I just noticed when they both yelled "Uncle Jesse!" He will always have a special place in our hearts.
Billy Preston was their keyboard guy.
This song is from the movie Cocktail and was a huge, huge hit when it came out in 1988. I remember hearing Casey Kasem say during the Weekly Top 40 Countdown that because of this song people were trying to book holidays to this place called Kokomo. There is a Kokomo, IN but sadly there’s no real island destination called Kokomo. And I’ve never seen Cocktail, but I still keep this song on my playlists. I may have to put the movie on the list, too!
Edit: See, this is the cool thing about your community-I have seen this video about a hundred times and never knew that was John Stamos!
Actually, there IS a Kokomo in Key West ... Which is what they're talking about.
Why would you say there wasn't a Kokomo?? Did you even check?!!
@@pegatheetoo1437 From what I understand, the Kokomo in Key West was named that because people kept looking for it after this movie and the song came out. When the song was released, so i understand, the only Kokomo was in Indiana, and it's definitely not an island paradise.
I remember when this song first came out in 1988 and I was watching the videoclip wondering "Is that John Stamos?" Before too long I found out it actually was him.
This song was played at our wedding reception in '89. This is from the soundtrack for the movie Cocktail, starring Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown. Uncle Jessie (Blackie from General Hospital) John Stamos, toured as the drummer for the beach Boys in the late '80s.
Also stars Elisabeth Shue. (Alli from The Karate Kid)
I remember John as Blackie from GH!
He never stopped touring with them. I was born in the 90s. My first concert was The Beach Boys in the 2000s and John Stamos was with them
kokomo is also good at a karaoke bar because it's fairly easy and if you have a decent voice you can even start couples slow dancing. this has happened, cute to see. I'm happy folks are suggesting catchy songs for this channel.
Yes, John Stamos is an official Beach Boy. He plays percussion and guitar on several of their songs
I never knew that!!! I knew his character loved The Beach Boys in the show full house but I had no clue!!
The Beach Boys also appeared on a few episodes of Full House.
And he is officially playing on the upcoming Beach Boys Cruise March 3-8!!!
A lot of people played with them, The Captain and Tennille played with them also.
He became an official member sometime just before this song was released.
Very big hit in the '80s. This and Wipeout(fat boys) help them to hit on the charts for the '80s. Fun fact it was the Beach boys that actually started the acid Rock or hippie Rock in the sixties. They and the Beatles were so much influenced and rivals against each other they started taking it up a notch. And rock was never the same... Out with the teenie bop Rock, in with the deep meaning classics.. so influence that a lot of the blues artists became rockers. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin.. etc.... And yes uncle Jess was a beach boy drummer for the '80s. Lol
John Stamos is actually a very talented musician. He never made a big career out of it, but the man has talent. The Beach Boys made an appearance on Full House, John toured with them in the 80's. What a great time that was!!! I miss it! Thanks!!!
This is from the late 80s, a time of change for the band. Brian Wilson, the real brains behind the group, had left, & his brother, Dennis, the drummer, had died. The rest of the Boys got back together with, yes, John Stamos on drums - he was a huge fan & long-time fan. This tune was from the soundtrack for a Tom Cruise film, 'Cocktail'. I haven't seen the film, but I do have the album.
He didn't "leave" he was forced out of the band by his cousin and lost any share of ownership for the name.
@@MarkCucchiara Brian had a lot of drug problems, he wasn't innocent in what happened.
@@taylemgames2652 Brian has mental health issues
Cocktail is a good film, give it a watch!
Awful film, you haven't missed anything. If you really want to see it, move to The Netherlands. Cocktail has been on television here every year for almost 30 years. Overhere we say: Has cocktail been on television? Wonderful, than the summer can start for real now!
Carl's vocals were 100% on point.
I just love this Beach Boys song, it’s a fun jamming summer song! Tom Cruise in his hit movie Cocktail and John Stamos playing the drums
This is my all-time favorite Beach Boys song. As a lifelong Parrothead, I’ve always wished that Jimmy Buffett would record a cover of this song.
Buffett has made a career of recording Caribbean sounds. The Beach Boys have always been about California beach music. But in their first attempt, they out-Buffetted Buffett. Awesome song!
When I was a kid, "Uncle Jessie" was played by Denver Pyle on The Dukes of Hazzard, LOL!
haha.. same.
Wrong show
You paused on a bearded guy and were talking about uncle Jessie, I’m like “that guy doesn’t look that much like Denver Pyle”…
😂
I missed the first mention but when they mentioned "Uncle Jesse" playing drums all I could see on my phone was an obviously much younger man than Pyle. Then there was a closeup and the penny dropped.
Tom Cruise was in it because the recording was used in his movie, "Cocktail." Cruise is appearing via movie clips. John Stamos has been a longtime contributor on drums to the Beach Boys live appearances for many years.
Mike Love and Carl Wilson created some of the best work of all time especially on this one!!
Mike Love was/is a poser. The heart and soul of The Beach Boys is Brian Wilson, a musical genius.
@@ZippityDont No Mike Love fan myself, but I love Carl Wilson's voice in this and he really took over as the creative force in later years.
@@ZippityDont Too bad Landy robbed us of gold by keeping Brian out of this song.
If you want to react to a great Beach Boys song with great vocals and harmonizing....you should react to Sloop John B.
Saw the Beach Boys a few years ago. 3 hour show and they were still solid. John Stamos was percussion
Jordan: Oh, so they're gonna be *older* Beach Boys then? They're gonna be THE BEACH MEN. Probably BEACH DADS now!
Me: Not even close. Try THE BEACH GRANDDADS!!
The whole soundtrack to Cocktail is just plain good, but this just might be my favorite song from it. I defy anyone to hear this and not smile.
John Stamos is really good friends with the Beach Boys and they appeared on Full House several times. There was an episode where the family went to a Beach Boys concert and the family was on stage singing with them.
A piece of The Great Americana Experiment God Bless all Americans.🎉❤🎉
This song was on the soundtrack for the Tom Cruise film, Cocktail. John Stamos only toured with them for a short time. This song was very catchy and a great summertime hit!💖💖
still is
Stamos does play with them occasionally still
you should do one of your movie reactions to the movie "Cocktail" its an 80s movie and Amber will love it...it has Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue...such a good movie...you will love it.
Cool….I never knew Uncle Jessie was an official Beach Boy! That is always a fun, upbeat song. Thanks for the reaction Y’ALL! #hearts ❤
Later Beachboys, CLASSIC Vocals. but every time I hear the song I taste coconut rum like I've been drinking cocktails. I don't drink, anymore. but the memories are deeply impressed, Malibu coconut rum. mmmmm uhhhhhh???
Uncle Jessie also did a remake of the Beach Boys song "Forever" which is an absolute beautiful song! Please watch that one (beach boy version)
I'm so glad you guys did this song! I actually grew up in a little town in Indiana... called Kokomo! It was a small town and sadly no beaches in sight. Haha. When we told people we were from Kokomo they asked if it was an island! I've always loved this hit by the Beach Boys as it holds some sentimental value to my family.
😅I grew up in Kokomo too, 5309 Council Ring... I have the same reaction from people.. they think it's in the Florida Keys... ironically, I now live in Miami, a few miles north of the Keys..
"Kokomo" is by far my favorite Beach Boys song. I even performed it in a church skit when I was young, and got some smiles from the audience.
Please react to David Phelps singing “No More Night” and “Let Freedom Ring”
“Cocktail” should be added to your list of movie reactions :)
I loved this song when I was little! Uncle Jesse has always been a hottie, but my first crush was Kirk Cameron ❤️
Surfer Girl, from their early years, is a beautiful beach song. Check it out!😉
You gotta add Cocktail to your movie channel list. Great movie.
John Stamos (uncles Jessie) was the drummer for the beach boys for a period. I saw them in concert in 1992 in Australia and Stamos wasn't there because he was filming Full House.
The Tom Cruise section is from the movie Cocktail. Kokomo was on the movie soundtrack 😊
TIMELESS... you can never get sick of this song!!!
The beach boys were in a episode of Full House, and Uncle Jessie played with them in it.
Saw The BB’s about 3 months ago at Ventura county fairgrounds. John Stamos played drums. Absolute monster drummer. Biggest shock of my life…
Now you need a movie reaction for the movie Cocktail!!!
This from the movie "Cocktail" starring Tom Cruise. John Stamos played percussion for The Beach Boys. Also The Beach Boys appeared on a few episodes of Full House.
Are you freaking kidding me! John Stamos played in the Beach Boys? Well, shoot I never knew that. Thought it was a guy who kind of looked like him.
The original drummer was a Beach Boys brother, Dennis Wilson. Stamos started started performing with them in 1993 when the Beach Boys did a lot of concerts for flood relief in the Midwest.
John Stamos actually played with them earlier than 1993. On July 4th 1990 I was in Presque Isle Maine and they did a concert at the fairgrounds. We were shocked to see that Brian Wilson was actually touring with them as he didn't really tour much at the time.. then to see John Stamos playing drums was wild. Then they kicked it up a notch and when they started singing Surfer Girl , Paula Abdul (who was dating John Stamos at the time) came out on stage and started dancing with Mike Love... Until Stamos tapped him on the shoulder and cut in. One of my favorite concerts ever!
Wow! I've loved this song since it came out, and even after all the times I've seen the music video and watched Full House, I never knew that was John Stamos in the back!!
Yes John Stamos drummed for the Beach Boys when they needed a drummer. He's tight with the Beach Boys and yes, The Beach Boys guested on Full House too when Uncle Jessie was in his band Jessie and the Rippers! I love love love this song!
Many of the Beach Boy's songs left you with, " I wish that I were there."
This song is potentially the very worst songs to ever be released by a (formerly) great band.
John Stamos was my first crush, too! He’s never been a part of The Beach Boys, but he’s played with them several times, and they were even on Full House a couple of times.
Dennis Wilson was the drummer for the Beach Boys........Brian Wilson's brother......he passed away! Tom Cruise was in a movie called "Cocktail", I think! Must have been filmed in Kokomo! lol! I know of a Kokomo, Indiana!
You can't fail with a Beach Boys song!
Yes that's John Stamos on playing with the Beach Boys he plays with them when they need him too. They appeared on full house so many times cause of how close they are with John Stamos. John Stamos said this : Mike Love turns to my friend and says, ‘Who’s that?’ And he says, ‘That’s John Stamos; he’s on General Hospital and always has girls chasing him.’ And Mike Love, without missing a beat, says, ‘Get him onstage.'”
I really loved your reaction to this video and how observant you are. Explanations are posted below just keep reacting as we all get to look through fresh eyes and ears.
FYI, although there is no actual Caribbean island called Kokomo, there is a small town of that name in east central Indiana!
Just to add to what someone said about John Stamos being in it; He's always been a huge Beach Boys fan. He met them by accident, then through the years actually performed with them (he's a pretty good musician himself) and remained friends since.
As a side note, Tom Cruise isn't actually in the video, it's cut scenes from the movie Cocktail, which Kokomo was featured in.
Love the vids, guys... Keep em coming. Much love to y'all!
also John Stamos is playing the steel drums
For those of us too old for Full House, we remember John Stamos from his stint on General Hospital, along with Rick Springfield - that was in the very early 80s. I don't know if I ever saw this video (of course I knew the song), great choice, very fun!
Loved John Stamos as Blackie Parrish and Rick Springfield as Doctor Noah Drake on General Hospital then followed with their music.
u like uncle Jessie from dukes of hazard??
I'm so old I still have this record in my collection. I lived for the beach boys when I was young.
If you haven’t already, break down Sail on Sailor by The Beach Boys. Blondie Chaplin singing lead. It’s a great tune.
"Good Timin" from 1979 is a good one from the 70's too.
My all-time favorite...and I'm old enough to remember their first! I don't listen to any other Beach Boys song now, but I can't pass up this one. And I'm a sucker for a sax.
Can you guys do Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling.
Guys, check out the Beach Boys song 'That’s Why God Made the Radio', it's from 2012 (!) and it sounds as if they wrote it in the sixties. Astounding. I really think they're immortal.
The most recent Beach Boys classic IMO.
Cali girl here, we love the Beach Boys! Unfortunately the original group has split into two groups. Mike Love the cousin of the Wilsin Brothers tours under the groups name. Brian Wilson is currently on tour with Chicago. RIP Carl and Dennis Wilson. Mike Love has brought some of the guys from former years. Stamos was not one of the original member.
John Stamos was so creative and found a way to include them on several episodes of Full House. He's played drums for them for quite a while. FYI, he also loves THE KING Mr. Elvis Presley!
There was also a song that Jesse and The Rippers or was it just Jesse that in real life Dennis Wilson wrote. It was a ballad
SORRY BUT I'M ON A MISSION TO GET YOU GUYS TO WATCH THE MOVIE 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEE GEES SOUNDTRACK AND JOHN TRAVOLTA DISCO DANCING!!!!!!!!
Such a fun, feel good song.
Yes. So makes you want to book your flight ✈️
Time to hit “California Girls”.
I saw them in concert with the tour connected with this song. The warmup act was Katrina and the Waves. The audience reaction was funny. The crowd sat on their hands until the 1 hit from the warmup act was played. The crowd greeted it with warm applause. The next time we heard from the audience was when Katrina and the Waves closed out their set with Wipeout. Then the crowd went wild for the Beach Boys.
John Stamos (Uncle Jesse) played drums with the Beach Boys Occasionally Back in the 80's and he made an album with his own band. I saw him in Cupertino California at a very small club...my friends and I were dancing so close to him we could smell his cologne^^! Those were the days!!
Pardon me, but it's Kokomo. I know that because I grew up in Kokomo, Indiana! The Beachboys actually came to Kokomo.
Me too!
Me too!
Rob, Amber, THIS is what I call Top Down music.
Blue Ridge Parkway , top down on the Mazda Miata, radio set on Stun and cruising....no destination, just killin' time...😍
John Stamos eventually became the full time drummer years ago and performed with them off and on for years before that.
I worked at an accounting firm when this song was popular. I had a planned trip to Aruba when tax season ended as a way to help me get through it. This song lived in my head during those grueling months and I couldn't have asked for more. Loved it!! Aruba, Jamaica...
One of their best songs definitely.
Ha ha they are Beach Great Grandaddy's now !
Please listen to the Mills Brothers. Amazing harmonies and they were the first African Americans to have their own radio show. They toured from the 20s through the 80s. Listen to Sweet Lucy Brown first.
For a fun Beach Boys song…FIND THE BEACH BOYS AND THE FAT BOYS…..no joke…a real collaboration…version of Wipeout
Kokomo was used in the Tom Cruise movie "Cocktail". Yup, he played a bartender. And yes, that's Uncle Jesse. Fun song.
I think it was actually written for the movie.
Cocktail.. thank God for scenery and music. Movies was cr.p
Someone may have answered you already, but John Stamos has been a drummer for the Beach Boys, on and off, since 1985. He still tours when family or filming conflicts aren't an issue. I've seen him in concert a few times with them.
Uncle jessy is a beach boy wow 👍🎸🍺
This sing was featured in Tom Cruise's movie "Coctail". This song was also a big comeback/hit in the mid 80's for the Beach Boys.
I came to the comments to say this and saw you beat me to it. Cocktails is one of my all time favorite movies 🍺🍻🥂🍾🍷🥃🍸
John Stamos has a real music career and he was on the soap opera General Hospital
The Beach Boys appeared on an episode of Full House. John Stamos got friendly with the band and was invited to play along on some of their live performances. Tom Cruise is there via clips from his movie Cocktail, which this song was in.
They appeared in several episodes, I believe.
Oh I Remember that, great memories
FOLKS--------------WHY DON'T YOU WIKIPEDIA THIS SONG ? RATHER THAN MY ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN IT .-------STAMOS IS A HUGE BB'S FAN, & HAS TOURED WI9TH THEM SEVERAL TIMES. ---------THE LATE-GREAT, CARL WILSON HITTING THOSE HIGH NOTES ON THE CHORUS ! ---------------MJL, 76 Y/O
Loved your reaction to my all time favourite Beach Boys song! My next Beach Boys suggestion would be "Wouldn't It Be Nice". The song will forever remind me of the show "The Wonder Years" (it featured in an episode). Speaking of, I believe you have already reacted to Joe Cocker's cover of "With A Little Help From My Friends", which ended up being the theme song for the show.
Every time I hear "KOKOMO" I get thirsty. ua-cam.com/video/mBUyczZQk3g/v-deo.html (You're gonna smile... don't fight it.)
Yea, John Stamos plays with The Beach Boys.
Stamos has occasionally performed in concert with The Beach Boys, dating back to 1985, typically playing drums and various other percussion instruments. In 1988, he appeared in their video for "Kokomo", in which he played both the conga drums and the steel drums. In 1990, he played drums for them on the title track of the comedy Problem Child and also appeared in the song's music video.
In 1992, he sang lead vocals on a new version of "Forever" for their album Summer in Paradise. The song was originally written and sung by Beach Boy Dennis Wilson and released in 1970. The song was also featured twice on Full House. The first was a recording sung at his character's wedding, while the second was a recording sung for his character's twin sons. The 1992 music video, titled "Forever by Jesse and the Rippers," featured Stamos predominantly. However, three of The Beach Boys members are briefly shown singing harmonies with Stamos: Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Mike Love.
80‘s…wake up! you have to go to school…and this came every morning on the Radio.
This video makes the movie Cocktail look like a fun, beach movie - and it is at first, but then it turns pretty dark toward the end. Just keep that in mind when people tell you you have to watch this movie.
Yes it does. I can think of better movies
Yup...from the movie Cocktail...Fun movie...Really fun song!!!
R.I.P. Carl and Dennis Wilson. Peace to the surviving members. The Beach Boys are Celebrating 60 years as a group and touring here in Summer 2022.
Everyone wanted to go to Kokomo! My parents loved this later Beach Boys hit, I loved John Stamos being in this music video! For another fun Beach Boys song: “Fun, Fun, Fun”.
A hit song that Brian Wilson wasn't involved with at all. But a #1 hit. One of my least favorite Beach Boys songs. Written by Mike Love, Terry Melcher, John Phillips (from the Mamas & Papas), and Scott McKenzie. There is no Kokomo. Total fiction.
John Stamos (Uncle Jessie) started his acting career in 1982 on the soap opera General Hospital, and in 1985 he started touring with The Beach Boys and continued to do so into the early '90s. He's performed on and off with them since them, the latest time being at a benefit concert just three months ago. He's obviously a man of many talents.
Ok, I appreciate artistic license, but Kokomo isn't off the Florida Keys, it's actually in Indiana. This song was from the soundtrack for the Tom Cruise movie; Cocktail