I've seen Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden, but the loudest concert I ever saw was Bob Mould touring for this album at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. I was in the front row though. It was one of my favorite shows ever.
I should add, protect your ears; I'm over 50 and wish I'd worn ear protection to every show I ever went to. I also play guitar and bass and have not taken the greatest care there either. I have to have some kind of white noise when I go to sleep at night.
Listen to Husker Du as the others mentioned. I'd start with Candy Apple Grey since it's probably their most accessible or the song "Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely". The band was a huge influence on Green Day. They did the punk rock rock opera before American Idiot with Zen Arcade. Green Day covered the song I mentioned above too. Them, Pixies, The Replacements, and Dinosaur Jr. laid the groundwork for 90's alternative and beyond.
chefragoo Hopefully some of the young folks that are here thanks to a Netflix soundtrack will go look up the rest of the album. This was definitely the obvious single, but the album is great beginning-to-end. Well, except for maybe "Brasilia Crossed With Trenton" .... never really have got into that track.
@@michaelolson291 I don't mean to be disagreeable (minor quibble), but BCWT is my favorite track on the album! But the whole album is indeed a masterpiece!
I’m glad you said it. It’s criminal that the only alt band of the 80’s to make it really big was R.E.M., meanwhile Husker Du, the Replacements, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc…remained “underground” and supported primarily by hardcore fans. See a Little Light is a perfect Alt-pop song and should have been massive. If it had been released 4 or 5 years later during Alt Rock’s brief mainstream reign, it would have been all over radio and would be considered a classic by more than just people like us.
I was abused by my father and the people I grew up with. This song first time I heard it gave me hope. I remember the first time I heard it,thank you Bob. I may write you and tell you but thank you for giving me hope
Fantastic! I had opportunity to let Bob know that "Whatever" (Zen Arcade) was the song that saw me through so many dark days!!! Stay strong, its worth it!
This song was the 1st Bob song I ever heard when it was released. I wore this cassette tape out. His music just gets better the older he gets. I wish I could play the guitar like Bob.
I have been to hundreds of concerts of many genres of music but when i saw Bob Mould when he came to Detroit on his first solo tour here you could just not miss his passion and love of playing his music
I'll,never forget seeing him live at a small venue in LA long ago. He went into a zone repeating the refrain, thumping on his guitar with the heel of his hand, sweating ... absolutely loved it
Bob is my musical idol....solo, Husker, Sugar. More important to me than Bowie, Stones, Clash, Velvets. My wife, son and I all love him. Brings the whole family together.
Listen, there's music in the air I heard your voice coming from somewhere But look how much we've grown Well, I guess I should have known As the years go by, they take their toll on you Think of all the things we wanted to do And all the words we said yesterday Well, that's a long time ago You didn't think I'd really go now Are you waiting? I know why You're already saying goodbye Are you ready? I know why I see a little light I know you will I can see it in your eyes I know you still care But if you want me to go You should just say so (Chorus) Are you waiting? I know why You're already saying goodbye Are you ready? I know why I see a little light I know you will I can see it in your eyes I know you still care I see a little light I know you will I can see it in your eyes Ah, ah, ah, ooh (Chorus x3
Workbook is such a great album! Love this song... been reading his book ( See a Little Light ) and going back and listening to everything from Husker Du, Sugar and now... Bob Mould is the best!
I think its funny and cute that the show introduced some teens to a few well known 80s songs like Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." But I can't blame anyone for not previously being aware of Bob Mould. He's one of the lead singers of a post-punk/hardcore band from the 80s called Husker Du, which some have heard of, and they're a legend in the alternative rock scene, but they're certainly not a super widely recognized band. So a solo track by one of the singers from said band is even more obscure. But I'm very glad that you found this song. Very good show too.
I grew up in the Minneapolis metro area (suburbs) and never got to see Bob Mould play live in the area because I was always playing music in different bands. The problem is we were never good enough to even open a show for Bob! Love your music and hope it never goes away!!!
charles popp i was connected to Bob via MySpace years ago and i sent him a message that his music and the way he plays guitar inspired my musical life and my guitar playing. He wrote back and said thank you for your kind words and that he appreciated my message very much. Such a kind guy. So don't be shy and write him.
I'm just going to say how much I love this song and how my favorite live performance was you with an acoustic guitar on a stool and it was the loudest thing. Also, it was very beautiful.
Bob, I saw you many years ago in Madison, Wisconsin. It was just you and a guitar. One of my favorite shows ever. My ex husband brought Workbook to my house for our first dinner date. And this song made me cry in a good way. So beautiful. Thank you for it.
He’s at summerfest tomm and it’s the last day so it’s free. I’m in Madison also so just letting you know just in case it helps. I lost my husband 2 months ago, but your comment reminded me of him. So passing along some love.
I remember this song when it first came out. I am a big Husker Dü fan, when the band split up, I followed Bob’s solo stuff and into his band “Sugar”. He’s a talented genius. If you like this, you’ll love his other stuff, especially “Sugar”
I'm a old metalheads but when I pop my sugar CDs in the car stereo I instantly think I can sing and make a complete idiot of.myself at the traffic light. So if you see an old.man in a work truck singing Panama Hotel at the traffic light as loud as he can, that's me!
I'm almost 40 but for some reason I waited until about two months ago to start listening to Husker Du. That led me to sugar which led me to Bob's later solo work and then to this song. What a fantastic career by a guy whose music I hadn't even heard until two months ago. Makes me wonder what else is out there that I've never heard of.
I love how a new show, "13 Reasons Why," takes a much older song (from 1989) and finds a whole new audience. Same with Selena's cover of "Only You" and countless other songs that started the New Wave sound of the 80s. (Cure, Alarm, Joy Division, etc. the music makes the show) Looking forward to Season 2.
As someone who has only recently discovered Husker Du and the lyrical workings Bob Mould, I got a really special feeling when this played at the end of 13 Reasons.
...all the childhood plans you made with friends from whom you said you would never ever part with. You KNEW they were going to happen...but someone, somewhere changed their mind.
I can't believe it's been almost 3 decades since I was introduced to this song at the Metro in chicago. Fuck I'm getting old. Still a great song though.
We are all to never succumb to despair, but thank God for heaven though, and the not so little light up there...where you and owl be ALive for a blissful eternity, with no regrets , nor ever looking back of course...Shema!!!
I remember years ago watching the first season of thirteen reasons why. The end of the first season this score plays and I literally typed in a few words from the lyrics then bam I found it. Crazy how 6 1/2 years later and here I am again listening to this once again. Not to mention I only like the newer generation rap because I’m a youngin
Listen, there's music in the air I heard your voice, coming from somewhere But look how much we've grown I guess I should have knownAs the years go by, they take their toll on you Think of all the things we wanted to do And all the words we said yesterday That's a long time ago You didn't think I'd really go, now Are you waiting? (I know why) You're already saying goodbye Are you ready? (I know why)I see a little light, I know you will I can see it in your eyes, I know you still care But if you want me to go You should just say so
I would never normally respond to a random message while listening to youtube... but I too feel that "we built this city" is maybe the finest example of sell out horrible rock... and often use it as an example of what is wrong.... your comment left me laughing out loud on a Monday morning... not an easy thing in Detroit...Cheers..
BTW, a lot of people correctly note the "Who" inspiration for the sound of this song. It's actually better than any of Townsend's solo material - but check out "Slit Skirts" for a similar feel. This is a better song than "Slit Skirts" but listen to them back to back anyway.
Just finished his book, which was illuminating, to say the least...I remember how disappointed I was with this record when it was first released, still under the spell of Husker, but the years have been kind to it. Keep evolving, Bob, you're in the pantheon.
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Who is here because this song is still as delightful as it was in the 80's?
Works for me.
Me
I've seen Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden, but the loudest concert I ever saw was Bob Mould touring for this album at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. I was in the front row though. It was one of my favorite shows ever.
The loudest band I ever heard was Tragically Hip At Coyotes in Tucson Az. I swear my ears ringed for hours after. Miss ya Gord.
I should add, protect your ears; I'm over 50 and wish I'd worn ear protection to every show I ever went to. I also play guitar and bass and have not taken the greatest care there either. I have to have some kind of white noise when I go to sleep at night.
I went to a music festival recently. Metallica’s decibel output is toned down compared to other bands.
I thought the Letterman appearance was almost too loud. Almost 😏
I'm going to see him in concert next October. Should I bring ear plugs?
13 Reasons why had such a good taste in music...
omg you need to go listen to his earlier band, husker du. right now. go!!
@@dasein23asmr67, I totally agree--Husker Du is one band that practically defined 80s music for me...
Listen to Husker Du as the others mentioned. I'd start with Candy Apple Grey since it's probably their most accessible or the song "Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely". The band was a huge influence on Green Day. They did the punk rock rock opera before American Idiot with Zen Arcade. Green Day covered the song I mentioned above too. Them, Pixies, The Replacements, and Dinosaur Jr. laid the groundwork for 90's alternative and beyond.
This song has a maturity to it in that it's wistful, bittersweet; but also expresses the joy of being alive. An all-time classic.
People actually talking shit about this song 20+ years after? Get a freaking job. This album is a masterpiece.
chefragoo Hopefully some of the young folks that are here thanks to a Netflix soundtrack will go look up the rest of the album. This was definitely the obvious single, but the album is great beginning-to-end. Well, except for maybe "Brasilia Crossed With Trenton" .... never really have got into that track.
You're goddamn right.
@@michaelolson291 I don't mean to be disagreeable (minor quibble), but BCWT is my favorite track on the album! But the whole album is indeed a masterpiece!
Venture to say one of the most underrated songs in music history. There I said it .
I’m glad you said it. It’s criminal that the only alt band of the 80’s to make it really big was R.E.M., meanwhile Husker Du, the Replacements, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc…remained “underground” and supported primarily by hardcore fans. See a Little Light is a perfect Alt-pop song and should have been massive. If it had been released 4 or 5 years later during Alt Rock’s brief mainstream reign, it would have been all over radio and would be considered a classic by more than just people like us.
Workbook is a great album. Hands down.
It's a bummer Husker Du fans want to argue about it.
This song sucks so hard lol the guitars are weak, the drums suck and the vocal is corny af
Agreed!!
@@mnmade9062 The Smiths? 🙂
I was abused by my father and the people I grew up with. This song first time I heard it gave me hope. I remember the first time I heard it,thank you Bob. I may write you and tell you but thank you for giving me hope
Stay strong brother!!! You are not alone or forgotten!!!
Fantastic! I had opportunity to let Bob know that "Whatever" (Zen Arcade) was the song that saw me through so many dark days!!! Stay strong, its worth it!
Bob has such a natural way with a melody and a wistful lyric.
This song was the 1st Bob song I ever heard when it was released. I wore this cassette tape out. His music just gets better the older he gets. I wish I could play the guitar like Bob.
agreed 100%
He is a genius
My first date with my ex-husband he brought this beautiful album. It's probably the best thing he gave me.
This song saved me long before 13 reasons. I heard it and then listened to Black Sheets and came out of my darkness. Bob thank you.
Me too. It's still saving me today.
Tony has nice taste in music
Or he turns on the radio at the right time... but yeah, other times he did.
Eric Lamar he could've changed the station but he didn't cause he liked these kind of songs
Ah touche
what do you mean by other times he did?
So true because he has chosen "The night we met" at Liberty's party 👌💯❤
One of my favorite songs of all time!
Absolutely top 20 for me
Bobs big MTV pop moment, and it doesn't suck, HOW DOES HE DO THAT???? I fucking LOVE Bob Mould.
I have been to hundreds of concerts of many genres of music but when i saw Bob Mould when he came to Detroit on his first solo tour here you could just not miss his passion and love of playing his music
I'll,never forget seeing him live at a small venue in LA long ago. He went into a zone repeating the refrain, thumping on his guitar with the heel of his hand, sweating ... absolutely loved it
Bob is my musical idol....solo, Husker, Sugar. More important to me than Bowie, Stones, Clash, Velvets. My wife, son and I all love him. Brings the whole family together.
Listen, there's music in the air
I heard your voice coming from somewhere
But look how much we've grown
Well, I guess I should have known
As the years go by, they take their toll on you
Think of all the things we wanted to do
And all the words we said yesterday
Well, that's a long time ago
You didn't think I'd really go now
Are you waiting? I know why
You're already saying goodbye
Are you ready? I know why
I see a little light
I know you will
I can see it in your eyes
I know you still care
But if you want me to go
You should just say so
(Chorus)
Are you waiting? I know why
You're already saying goodbye
Are you ready? I know why
I see a little light
I know you will
I can see it in your eyes
I know you still care
I see a little light
I know you will
I can see it in your eyes
Ah, ah, ah, ooh
(Chorus x3
Reminds me of summertime when I was like 19-20 yrs. Old. Such great music back then
In love since 1984 zen arcade❤😊!!!!
I totally transcends on a level where you first heard it.
Understanding is depth and then resolution is knowing
Workbook, in my opinion, is one of the best albums ever.
Workbook is such a great album! Love this song... been reading his book ( See a Little Light ) and going back and listening to everything from Husker Du, Sugar and now... Bob Mould is the best!
me too.
Me too, four years later!
Black sheets of Rain is good too.
So much musical talent came out of the Twin Cities back then.
Jeff Morse so true:/
Especially the Replacements
Thank you, 13 Reasons Why, for showing me this amazing song
I think its funny and cute that the show introduced some teens to a few well known 80s songs like Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." But I can't blame anyone for not previously being aware of Bob Mould. He's one of the lead singers of a post-punk/hardcore band from the 80s called Husker Du, which some have heard of, and they're a legend in the alternative rock scene, but they're certainly not a super widely recognized band. So a solo track by one of the singers from said band is even more obscure. But I'm very glad that you found this song. Very good show too.
I have to thank 120 Minutes.
omg you need to go listen to his earlier band, husker du. right now. go!!
25 YEARS! HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG?! SNOW ON THE ROOF BUT FIRE IN THE FURNACE...ROARING, NUCLEAR!
I grew up in the Minneapolis metro area (suburbs) and never got to see Bob Mould play live in the area because I was always playing music in different bands. The problem is we were never good enough to even open a show for Bob! Love your music and hope it never goes away!!!
What’s stopping you seeing him play now?
@@VanielDeeform he doesn’t seem to be touring at the moment. 😎
This is a tremendously well-written song. Love it.
Great song. It reminds of XTC a little bit.
Yes! Similar phrasing to Andy Partridge. And same label.
Bob has got me through a lot of tough times in my life. I so want to let him known especially after reading his bio but I am scared to do so.
charles popp me too!
charles popp i was connected to Bob via MySpace years ago and i sent him a message that his music and the way he plays guitar inspired my musical life and my guitar playing. He wrote back and said thank you for your kind words and that he appreciated my message very much. Such a kind guy. So don't be shy and write him.
Bob doesnt look that dangerous but appearances can deceive
Bob your tunes were the soundtrack of GenX... especially those of us who attended college in the Twin Cities in the late 80s.
bob was my childhood idol
+Barbara Corzo mine too)
This song brings me back to sitting in the back of my dad's car as a kid, listening to songs like this on a cd.
I'm just going to say how much I love this song and how my favorite live performance was you with an acoustic guitar on a stool and it was the loudest thing. Also, it was very beautiful.
Rock radio will never be same as the New Rock Alt formats of the 90’s, where I found the music of Bob and Sugar among others. Damn I miss the 90’s. ✌️
This guy was way ahead of his time. I'm glad he scored with sugar.
Bob, I saw you many years ago in Madison, Wisconsin. It was just you and a guitar. One of my favorite shows ever. My ex husband brought Workbook to my house for our first dinner date. And this song made me cry in a good way. So beautiful. Thank you for it.
He’s at summerfest tomm and it’s the last day so it’s free. I’m in Madison also so just letting you know just in case it helps. I lost my husband 2 months ago, but your comment reminded me of him. So passing along some love.
Amy I don't live in the US anymore. I'm sorry for your loss girl. Bless.
@amy greenburg I always come back for this beautiful song. I hope you are doing well.
@@amygreenberg3286I'm listening again and hoping you are doing well.
Not many better than Bob for me. Brilliant
Was never a big fan of videos, but this timeless song and video
Nope. I'm here because I've been a fan for decades. But whatever brings you here... It's good with me.
and all the words we said yesterday....well, that's a long time ago.
I remember this song when it first came out. I am a big Husker Dü fan, when the band split up, I followed Bob’s solo stuff and into his band “Sugar”. He’s a talented genius. If you like this, you’ll love his other stuff, especially “Sugar”
I'm a old metalheads but when I pop my sugar CDs in the car stereo I instantly think I can sing and make a complete idiot of.myself at the traffic light. So if you see an old.man in a work truck singing Panama Hotel at the traffic light as loud as he can, that's me!
Tilted probably the best song ever written.
Sugar is absolutely incredible
I'm almost 40 but for some reason I waited until about two months ago to start listening to Husker Du. That led me to sugar which led me to Bob's later solo work and then to this song. What a fantastic career by a guy whose music I hadn't even heard until two months ago. Makes me wonder what else is out there that I've never heard of.
Ween
Swell
Spiderland by Slint and the band Low.
Minutemen and Nomeansno
What are the songs you covered on poison years was a song by an English rocker folk musician named Richard Thompson. He's got a lot of amazing music
So severely underrated, how does the only have 656k views?????? Most good things in this world are not sure why I’m surprised
I love how a new show, "13 Reasons Why," takes a much older song (from 1989) and finds a whole new audience. Same with Selena's cover of "Only You" and countless other songs that started the New Wave sound of the 80s. (Cure, Alarm, Joy Division, etc. the music makes the show) Looking forward to Season 2.
Me too
I love husker, bob, sugar, and bob. an excellent songwriter
Bob Mould and Husker Du changed my life forever all those years ago...
all you 13 reasons why people, omg you need to go listen to his earlier band, husker du. right now. go!!
Absolutely right, Tom...Husker Du ROCKS
The song that made me forgive Bob for going solo!
Still an amazing song.
Bob, I know you I am from NE Philly but have relocated to South Jersey, love you.
I wish that my 18 year old self appreciated this...
came for thew smol beans, stay7ed for the bob mold
How am I just barely finding this? I've been listening to Husker Du for years now; I never thought to look up any of his solo stuff.
I've always thought this was a great song, but recently I've come to think it's one of the best songs
On repeat since yesterday !!!… absolutely brilliant !
As someone who has only recently discovered Husker Du and the lyrical workings Bob Mould, I got a really special feeling when this played at the end of 13 Reasons.
For
MISS REBECCA
THE TOP OWL
HOOT! HOOT!🦉
...all the childhood plans you made with friends from whom you said you would never ever part with. You KNEW they were going to happen...but someone, somewhere changed their mind.
ALT MUSIC AT IT*S BEST!
Why did this silly earworm of a song pop into my noggin out of nowhere after nearly 30 years? Not that I'm complaining or anything. Good 'un, Bob.
Bob Mould is one of the best.
Masterpiece
RIOT FEST CHICAGO - It would be nice to see him whip this out this weekend.
I can't believe it's been almost 3 decades since I was introduced to this song at the Metro in chicago. Fuck I'm getting old. Still a great song though.
I can see it in your eyes, I know you still care....
Great song, great video. Classic Bob Mould!
The song like buzzed in my head even after the E13 ended.
Thank you, 13 Reasons Why!
^_^ same for me
esa cancion me llego al alma en el episodio final
Sobre todo cuando ves ese Mustang precioso conducido por Tony y llevando a Sky, Clay y su novio. La piel de gallina...
Chikondi Love Madimbo yeah
First time I've ever seen the first comment on a video as a reference
We are all to never succumb to despair, but thank God for heaven though, and the not so little light up there...where you and owl be ALive for a blissful eternity, with no regrets , nor ever looking back of course...Shema!!!
His voice is so good.
Reminds me of Pete Townshend
Great to see so many new Bob Mould fans. Guy's a genius.
I love this Song! !
One of the songs that got me through the pandemic.
I Love this song so much, i can't explain.
This is 90s before the 90s how is that possible 🙆🏻♂️
Workbook is a great album.
Still listening to this awesome song!!!
I really like Bob Mold....Been following him for along time. Husker Du and Sugar too...K.A.S
♡♡ happy 35th! anniversary, See a Little Light ♡♡
I remember years ago watching the first season of thirteen reasons why. The end of the first season this score plays and I literally typed in a few words from the lyrics then bam I found it. Crazy how 6 1/2 years later and here I am again listening to this once again. Not to mention I only like the newer generation rap because I’m a youngin
a song for the current times....God bless you, Bob!
I just found this song again after hearing it once long time ago, If you laid this on a frozen heart and it don't crack Time to hit the bricks!
Beautiful song...so underated!
I saw Bob perform a set at Finsbury Park 1993, he finished by Leaving his guitar propped against his amp feeding back.
didnt realize he was here in milwaukee few weeks back
it's nice all these kids discovering such a great artist thanks to 13 reasons why
Bob Mould the goat of alternative rock!
Awesome memories of this song, Bob, 80's alt, and my time in the US Navy. Love it!
pulled this from way back in my head...Bob's voice made the connection, the synapses met , , , wow! Just wonderful!
Wtf is 13 reasons why? Im here for mould
Listen, there's music in the air
I heard your voice, coming from somewhere
But look how much we've grown
I guess I should have knownAs the years go by, they take their toll on you
Think of all the things we wanted to do
And all the words we said yesterday
That's a long time ago
You didn't think I'd really go, now
Are you waiting? (I know why)
You're already saying goodbye
Are you ready? (I know why)I see a little light, I know you will
I can see it in your eyes, I know you still care
But if you want me to go
You should just say so
I would never normally respond to a random message while listening to youtube... but I too feel that "we built this city" is maybe the finest example of sell out horrible rock... and often use it as an example of what is wrong.... your comment left me laughing out loud on a Monday morning... not an easy thing in Detroit...Cheers..
This sounds like Sugar and I fucking love it!❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Ahhhh..... THAT'S why I like it so!
I lost touch with Bob Mould's music after Husker Du broke up in the 1980s, but this is good stuff - glad to reconnect.
BTW, a lot of people correctly note the "Who" inspiration for the sound of this song. It's actually better than any of Townsend's solo material - but check out "Slit Skirts" for a similar feel. This is a better song than "Slit Skirts" but listen to them back to back anyway.
I miss Hannah Baker 😐 and Jeff and Alex, no more words
Why does no one else talk about Alex? The series itself treated his death like it was a footnote.
Emma Seibert Rightly said. Alex's death came as a shock to me. I relate to him well and thus it was very saddening.
lol he is not dead yet...
Edge Yeah totally forgot about that. Anyways hopes up !
Jeff was the best person in the show ;(
This song is it... there is nothing more....
1:42 best part
Sad and nice that a TV show brought most of you here. Explore music. There is a lot a beautiful music out there. You have to search for it.
13rw has some good collection of songs. Don't you agree guys?
Bob Mould is God
This makes me feel hopeful and sad at the same time...
Just finished his book, which was illuminating, to say the least...I remember how disappointed I was with this record when it was first released, still under the spell of Husker, but the years have been kind to it. Keep evolving, Bob, you're in the pantheon.