this bassist fucking kills it... I've been putting time in to learn this bassline, Its a simple line but god damn if it isnt hard as fuck to keep it rolling like he does. this bass line DRIVES
@@andrewnathan2903 I only listen to their live stuff. They're so good live and the recordings they get are so good it makes their albums look like trash when compared.
R.I.P. Benjamin Vallé (1974-2021)... 😥 Today we learned of the death of the Viagra Boys guitarist at the age of 47 ... His playing style was a big part of the band's success.
Thanks Viagra boys for helping me get out bed every . Im 62 and scandi melancholy is a big part of me and ive struggled with finding a reason for me to going on .. Now ill turn on Viagra boys with my Coffee and feel euphoric . And i have reason to gon . Viagra boys are coming to Finlan on marcg . Bless you Viagra boys .
Thats not only the voice, its the bass the bass the bassssss dum dum dum and the guitar and guys wich know what to do with it (*and drums) (*and a fuckin great sax)
@@SteelyDanimal I made that fantasy a reality. At least I think my band is a bad ass, beer drinking, kicks ass and takes name kinda band. I could be delusional.
If a band wants to sound tight, it's pretty crucial that the bass (along with the drums) is solid and consistent throughout, and the more you run around the harder that is to achieve. Hence a lot of bassists, even in punk bands, being rooted to the spot while the guitarists can prance around the stage causing trouble
@@MrHunterbg The song's about a slow learner and the solo is on the level of a child. Almost like an inadequate keyboard player who has learning difficulties just joined the band. So it kinda makes sense I guess.
The best rock hit since last night, the strokes! Morphine - hard core -Joe Spencer Blue Explotion - Coltrane all in one incredible song! The Voice, unique.
A lot of people don't understand that Derf Scratch had to be that good to play sax that bad. And Spit Stix, one of the best drummers in punk rock or anywhere. "I've got some real money, please be my friend." "Yous' all suck, who don't think so?" They were actually a West Coast though, LA. Cheers, and give my regards to Peter : )
I'm glad I didn't ignore this because of the stupid band name, which I almost did. It's so good. Sports is great too. And really? Sweden? This is the most American band I've ever seen haha.
Upon first hearing this, I really liked the groove. When I did some research on these guys, listened to Sports and Research Chemicals, I began to understand and really appreciate what they are about. That made this song even better. Fun, tongue and cheek rock 'n roll band. What more do you want?
[Chorus] He always sat in the back of the class There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass Don't have a future, no he ain't got no past Slow Learner, you know he don't live fast He is relaxed [Verse 1] Slow Learner know nothing 'bout history Don't care for politics, he don't know how to read He don't get stressed out, he need to take it easy He don't need no friends, he don't need sex, no TV Slow Learner! He was in high school 'til he was 22 Until they told him "you need something else to do" He packed his schoolbooks and he moved to the street And now he sits there - Slow Learner is happy Slow learner is happy [Chorus] He always sat at the back of the class There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass Don't have no future, no he ain't got no past A Slow Learner, he don't live fast He is relaxed Slow Learner! [Outro] Slow Learner, Slow Learner He learns a hundred words an hour Slow Learner!
ICONIC, The Intense/honest (Amphetamine Fueled) Rockabilly Vocals, The driving (STICK SHIFT MF'IN 9mm in the Glove Compartment) Bass, The Original Guitarist Absolutely RIFFING (RIP), The Sexy (MOOG) Synth Lick, The Rawness/Timelessness of the Sax, The Tight (Tight) Drums, The Cinematography, The Cut, The Look, The Vibe, The Band. THIS IS ROCK & ROLL @ it's finest, PERFECT.
He always sat in the back of the class There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass Don't have a future, no he ain't got no past Slow Learner, you know he don't live fast He is relaxed Slow Learner know nothing 'bout history Don't care for politics, he don't know how to read He don't get stressed out, he need to take it easy He don't need no friends, he don't need sex, no TV Slow Learner! He was in high school 'til he was 22 Until they told him "you need something else to do" He packed his schoolbooks and he moved to the street And now he sits there - Slow Learner is happy Slow learner is happy He always sat at the back of the class There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass Don't have no future, no he ain't got no past A Slow Learner, he don't live fast He is relaxed Slow Learner! Slow Learner, Slow Learner He learns a hundred words an hour
I just discovered this because of THPS remake it's like the feeling when I first heard Rage against the Machine when Those first came out! This band is so good!!!
Same here. THPS1+2 has added quite a few gems onto the original soundtrack. some of the added ones aren’t that good ( like the female rap songs, wtf?), but most of it is pretty damn good.
This tempo is the proper tempo for this song, the recorded version yearns for this BPM, it’s like the drummer actively fighting against the song in the recorded version.
man, im glad i stumbled upon these guys in my youtube wormhole experience. holy FUCK these guys are AWESOME! im a metal/prog guy but this band just kicks ass no mater what they are!
Hey I'm here from 2040 just coming back to say thps brought me here to this classic, glad its in the remake of the remake of thps 1+2 for ps7 and xbox kill box
this bassist fucking kills it... I've been putting time in to learn this bassline, Its a simple line but god damn if it isnt hard as fuck to keep it rolling like he does. this bass line DRIVES
This song is actually the reason I started learning bass and I know exactly what you mean 😃
Noticed the same thing. Amazing bass player and band!
The bass line fucks!!!
Bro foreal it's the heart of the song
I’m so glad I’m not the only who struggles to keep the flow with the baseline up, it’s deceptively simple
I actually can't believe this is a live recording. Sounds fucking insane
Better than the track itself!
@@andrewnathan2903 I only listen to their live stuff.
They're so good live and the recordings they get are so good it makes their albums look like trash when compared.
So much better than the studio version, I wish they'd include in one of thier releases one day. The best take ever.
real musicians sounds better live ... live is best :)
Whaaaa????
R.I.P. Benjamin Vallé (1974-2021)... 😥 Today we learned of the death of the Viagra Boys guitarist at the age of 47 ... His playing style was a big part of the band's success.
R.I.P.
rest in peace, ben..
Hard to replace
Sorry to hear that, RIP
riff in peace
The bassist is one of the most badass humans that have existed
Agree!!!🔥
You cannot get much cooler than this guy. Just plays and gives no fucks about anything.
Thanks Viagra boys for helping me get out bed every . Im 62 and scandi melancholy is a big part of me and ive struggled with finding a reason for me to going on .. Now ill turn on Viagra boys with my Coffee and feel euphoric . And i have reason to gon . Viagra boys are coming to Finlan on marcg . Bless you Viagra boys .
Pretty sure this is what listening to Devo while overdosing on crack feel like.
This band is somethin else
I usually listen to this band when I overdose on crack so yeah I feel you
No, this is what it’s like to listen to Viagra boys.
Cax The Alien Amen.
Best review I've ever read.
@@conservativestrawman9837 Fukin A
This guy's voice is great
@Julius Songling Watch these guys more, they're great
Like a punk Huey Lewis 🤙😎
Thats not only the voice, its the bass the bass the bassssss dum dum dum and the guitar and guys wich know what to do with it (*and drums) (*and a fuckin great sax)
Or like a late to the game Pissed Jeans
Got good taste in music but bad taste in saying your fav console.
I'm telling your kids this was the Coldplay.
The problem is they might look for coldplay looking for more of this and face the terrible reality....
It’s amazing how they create such catchy music and still remain so grimey and hardcore. Exceptional talent
This is honestly the best version of this song
100% agree with you. I prefer this to the album version
These dudes are fantastic! That saxophone player is a madman. Bass player goes hard as hell too. Really they all do.
Exactly 💯
It’s like Huey Lewis meets FEAR
Fear! That's the influence I was having trouble thinking of!
YES
Hhahaha, that comparison . Brilliant .
FEAR, yes!
Nailed it
RIP Benjamin Vallé! such an amazing guitar player you will be missed
It's been almost three years, but RIP Benjamin
Best band in the whole world at the moment. Shrimptastic!
100%
proper shrimp
2nd only to king gizzard and the lizard wizard 🤘
Definitely right beside Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats and King gizzard and the lizard wizard
This band is like Morphine gets a speed ball 🤘🏻
yes !!!!
Totally perfectly said! 😇
Morphine is my favorite band and this comment was perfect!
This is the type of band your dad would loved to be part of
HLBKM this is the type of band I would love to be a part of
my dad's a fucking loser what are you even talking about
HLBKM all Dad’s have a fantasy of being in a bad ass beer drinking bands that kicks ass and takes names.
@@SteelyDanimal I made that fantasy a reality. At least I think my band is a bad ass, beer drinking, kicks ass and takes name kinda band. I could be delusional.
Yep
Dude on the saxophone rlly makes this performance
Yet another proof bass players in the history of rock and roll have some *static* factor in their DNA
If you play a bass, you don't need to move to impress ;)
He's got a nice clean picking technique though.
the bassist in Shame seems to know his way around a stage
If a band wants to sound tight, it's pretty crucial that the bass (along with the drums) is solid and consistent throughout, and the more you run around the harder that is to achieve. Hence a lot of bassists, even in punk bands, being rooted to the spot while the guitarists can prance around the stage causing trouble
The bass line is award wining, and the jive dance the singer does is absolutely perfect
When you have a face tat, know how to play, like free jazz and punk at the same time, but also like to dance, then you form a band called Viagra Boys
It is also mandatory to have erectile dysfunction.
@Ross Price no i actually get my name from a horrific dirt bike accident
Concussion?
free jazz lul
He's lös, so you know it's cool.
His style reminds me of Sumo, a legendary band 80's from Argentina. You are amazing. Su estilo me recuerda a Sumo, una banda legendaria de Argentina.
yo canibal de los redondos
Aguante Sumo!!
totalmente
'Sacto
Esta puede ser la canción mas parecida a "Mejor no hablar de ciertas cosas" de toda la historia.
I always wondered why I dug this dude's style so much, now I know, he's like a modern day Blues Brother!
That's why they are called the Viagra Brothers!
@@numbnuts375 boys!
This is genuinely the best original and new music I've heard in a while
This style is from Sumo of Luca Prodan
Santiago Trassani not really lmao
Love the sax over the Discharge song in the beginning, awesome!
I was waiting for someone to mention the discharge cover in the beginning!
Rastro de Sumo!!!
Saludos desde Argentina!!!!
Pienso lo mismo,es como si luca estuviera cantando nuevamente...saludos desde Chile
A mi tambien me hizo acordar a sumo este tema
Que bueno que no fui el unico que penso en alguna influencia de SUMO sobre esta banda.
Por momentos parece NEXTWEEK...que orgullo para Pettinato que le hayan copiado su saxo jajaja
Vine a comentar lo mismo! JAJAJAJA
Killer bassline and the worst moog solo of all time. Love it!
I like the Roadrunner reference too.
LOL I read that just as the solo started
@@bluehazeburnout same lmao
Totally agree, kind of ruins the song a little.
@@MrHunterbg The song's about a slow learner and the solo is on the level of a child. Almost like an inadequate keyboard player who has learning difficulties just joined the band. So it kinda makes sense I guess.
3tilalqol yeah, that makes sense.
This guys are the future, love them
Maaan they live in 2976 already
@@Anna-rw5js true
I wonder what Liam thinks of 'em.
underrated audio mix on top of being dope af
The best rock hit since last night, the strokes!
Morphine - hard core -Joe Spencer Blue Explotion - Coltrane all in one incredible song!
The Voice, unique.
Agreed
It’s the best recorded version of this song. What a great performance.
I need Viagra Boys Live Session CDs in my life
"Slow learner, slow learner, he learns a hundred words an hour." Thats gotta be a nod to the Modern Lover's Roadrunner, right?
never noticed this!
Most definitely.
No joke this is the best viagra song ever, and sebastian in perfection
Such a great song, but down in the basement for me is the greatest 🙏🏻
Disagree 'Sports' is.
I dunno, Frogstrap has a killer groove
I love that this was filmed at Chris's Billiards in Chicago...my hometown! Wish I had known they were there!
This band is so versatile in their music it is hard to overstate their qualities!!
Why haven't I heard of these gents? An exquisite replica of Fear from the East Coast 80's punk scene. Fear is one of my favorite punk bands ever 🖤
A lot of people don't understand that Derf Scratch had to be that good to play sax that bad. And Spit Stix, one of the best drummers in punk rock or anywhere. "I've got some real money, please be my friend." "Yous' all suck, who don't think so?"
They were actually a West Coast though, LA.
Cheers, and give my regards to Peter : )
I'm glad I didn't ignore this because of the stupid band name, which I almost did. It's so good. Sports is great too. And really? Sweden? This is the most American band I've ever seen haha.
The band’s name is the whole reason I’m here rn :)
the singer is originally from usa!
@@joelkarlsson1092 His mother is swedish though.
I love the name.1♥️
UA-cam won't let Viagra Boys stay in my search list for some reason. Pretty funny.
I have to admit these guys are fucking brutal ! I can not believe how much im digging their sound.
these guys have made me love music again.
Great band. The bass player......is just......too....cool. (I mean It)
Incredible. As if she was listening to SUMO. What a wonderful band. Greetings from Argentina.
Great song! It's like Modern Lover's Roadrunner actually meets modern Punk. Sounds cool!
I have listened to this song so many times, you can really feel the energy in this video. That cameraman was spot on on where to be! 🔥🔥🔥
Seen them this year, best live performance I've seen in a while. Seeing them again in January!!!
The barras gig??
I thought they were incredible
Seen them in Boston a couple weeks ago. Best band ever!
When the sax player is the most rock'n'roll of them all
Upon first hearing this, I really liked the groove. When I did some research on these guys, listened to Sports and Research Chemicals, I began to understand and really appreciate what they are about. That made this song even better. Fun, tongue and cheek rock 'n roll band. What more do you want?
Right? I want for nothing!
i only clicked on this video because i thought was steve carell and vin diesel had made a band but i stayed for the music
The greatest song ever recorded.
These guys look like they met in prison. Good tune tho.
Aaron K if what you’re saying is true, that only makes their name that much more disturbing
They met at a Tattoo parlor true story
@@stevensnow8851 I believe Sebastian Murphy works/owns a tattoo parlor but what was the sax player doing there?
They met in prison, got out and stole the saxophone player from a community college
@@poontsunami1114 username checks out
It's nice to see prisons giving their inmates creative outlets like this.
@Swagnum Opus fiscal evasion 😂
It’s all about rehabilitation
Its even nicer to see inmates giving prisons creative outlets like this
😂🤘🏻
Hahaha
[Chorus]
He always sat in the back of the class
There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass
Don't have a future, no he ain't got no past
Slow Learner, you know he don't live fast
He is relaxed
[Verse 1]
Slow Learner know nothing 'bout history
Don't care for politics, he don't know how to read
He don't get stressed out, he need to take it easy
He don't need no friends, he don't need sex, no TV
Slow Learner!
He was in high school 'til he was 22
Until they told him "you need something else to do"
He packed his schoolbooks and he moved to the street
And now he sits there - Slow Learner is happy
Slow learner is happy
[Chorus]
He always sat at the back of the class
There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass
Don't have no future, no he ain't got no past
A Slow Learner, he don't live fast
He is relaxed
Slow Learner!
[Outro]
Slow Learner, Slow Learner
He learns a hundred words an hour
Slow Learner!
Discharge cover in the beginning with some sax over it is gold 🥇
One of the best groups I've heard in years. Totally hooked on these fucks.
Dudes voice is magic!...different sounding....like other fav frount man Bon scott....pluse the misic just flat out rocks!!..damm cool band
I am personally responsible for 1000 of the views, or viewing it 1000 times. It's just so good.
thanks for elaborating, mick
Best Jonathan Richman and the modern lovers tribute I’ve heard
Sumo Nextweek ! Me muero si la escucharon! Me gusta mucho esta banda!
That intro where they are playing Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing by Discharge is sick
who else is a slow learner?
Me. Because I take the time to learn and be great! 💯👑🚀🌙🎉
I must be, it took me this long to get here 😳🤪
🥴....................huh........?
Anyone know what "learner" is? I dont know that one. I though this song was about a slow car.
@@TheOminousVoidWispers my father typed this comment for me, i never learned to write or read
Wow, playing Discharge at the beginning... Brilliant!
I like this version more than the LP version. Great band. Great tune.
One of the best Modern Lovers shout outs ever. 👏👏👏
Getting some serious early Stranglers vibes with this. Love it.
ICONIC, The Intense/honest (Amphetamine Fueled) Rockabilly Vocals, The driving (STICK SHIFT MF'IN 9mm in the Glove Compartment) Bass, The Original Guitarist Absolutely RIFFING (RIP), The Sexy (MOOG) Synth Lick, The Rawness/Timelessness of the Sax, The Tight (Tight) Drums, The Cinematography, The Cut, The Look, The Vibe, The Band. THIS IS ROCK & ROLL @ it's finest, PERFECT.
He always sat in the back of the class
There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass
Don't have a future, no he ain't got no past
Slow Learner, you know he don't live fast
He is relaxed
Slow Learner know nothing 'bout history
Don't care for politics, he don't know how to read
He don't get stressed out, he need to take it easy
He don't need no friends, he don't need sex, no TV
Slow Learner!
He was in high school 'til he was 22
Until they told him "you need something else to do"
He packed his schoolbooks and he moved to the street
And now he sits there - Slow Learner is happy
Slow learner is happy
He always sat at the back of the class
There's something wrong with his seeing eye glass
Don't have no future, no he ain't got no past
A Slow Learner, he don't live fast
He is relaxed
Slow Learner!
Slow Learner, Slow Learner
He learns a hundred words an hour
it's nice to hear some people still know how to play some dirty filthy rock n roll
Fear, Stranglers, Ian Dury & The Blockheads is what comes to mind after watching this.
Yeah definitely, and i am hearing some old Damned also. This is brilliant band!!
Best band from Stockholm on this century. Move over Hellacopters, your train left 2007.
So solid, this is my favorite song of theirs.
60 years old and love n every minute.way ahead of there time
I just discovered this because of THPS remake it's like the feeling when I first heard Rage against the Machine when Those first came out! This band is so good!!!
Same here. THPS1+2 has added quite a few gems onto the original soundtrack. some of the added ones aren’t that good ( like the female rap songs, wtf?), but most of it is pretty damn good.
Never thought I’d hear a punk band inspired by Huey Lewis and The News but here we are.
Reminds me of FEAR and the Aggrolites love love love this!
Oh yeah...fear for sure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 brought me here! 👌
This tune is a banger! Love it! 💪😉
2AM and I am discovering this! I love random youtube.
1:30 AM for me.
Reminds me SUMO, argentinian band with an italian singer.. search it... you will enjoy
When this whole pandemic is over, they should tour with The Chats.
i'm going to lose my shit when post pandemic concerts fire up. That would be such a sick show!
Private Function would be a better lineup
Viagra Boys and Idles
Take my fucking money
Add Pissed Jeans and we've got a deal.
Much needed in this time of need...Bass player needs a raise too! Love VB!!!!
The drumming is so awesome!!!!!!!
A few bits and pieces from Modern Lovers Roadrunner there. Love it!
Soy el unico que piensa que tienen una base de sonido muy SUMO?
EXCELENTE
Tiene un aire muy zarpado a sumo suenan muy bieb
Suenan parecidos
porque también sumo mechaba post punk.
Idem
No, yo pensé lo mismo papa
Great vibe. They have such a great pocket to all of their stuff. Seen them open for QOTSA
Es SUMO loco, Sumooooo, volviooooo, reencarnó en Suecia...estallando desde el océano.
Postaaa, dios que loco
o.o
Seeeeeeeee
en forma de fichas
Return of the punk rock saxophone!
The beginning of the video adds to the theme, well done boys
What a band, that Bass player is a machine
That's my favorite song from now on
Thank g.o.d., there are some bands all over the Europe, which prove - PUNK will never die!
Groovy as hell! That sax lick is awesome 😎
I love how the song in the video is a live cut, and not just the studio track.
Michael Scott on lead vocals.
This tempo is the proper tempo for this song, the recorded version yearns for this BPM, it’s like the drummer actively fighting against the song in the recorded version.
I wondered why I liked the live version better
Tony Hawk Pro Skater brought me here. This song is lit.
DUDE IT'S ON THPS?
The BASS got me
@@YodaZemunski get it. Game makes it like you're playing it twenty years ago
@Gamecore
This is a great tune but the majority of the new THPS soundtrack is appalling
@@scootaymildo1070 WHAT? The new songs are good besides the new rap and pop. In to, connect to consume and that green eyes song are all bangers
The sound and production of these videos is awesome, love Viagra Boys ❤️
man, im glad i stumbled upon these guys in my youtube wormhole experience. holy FUCK these guys are AWESOME! im a metal/prog guy but this band just kicks ass no mater what they are!
Hey I'm here from 2040 just coming back to say thps brought me here to this classic, glad its in the remake of the remake of thps 1+2 for ps7 and xbox kill box
Why does the album recording make him sound like Billy Idol while he sounds gravely and dope here. Props to the sound engineer/recorder here.
that's a pretty harsh insult but you got a point
Where Oingo Boingo and Viagra Boys met at the Crossroads. Such a great Jam. OMG! this is so awesome.
Even though I’m sure it’s sacrilegious to play a Marcus miller sig with a pick, that bass tone is KILLER
Absolutely love that bass player. Like a bad ass robot. Love 1.50