Blues Traveler “Hook” at Howard Stern’s 1996 Birthday Show

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  • John Popper leads Blues Traveler in an energetic performance of the band’s popular tune for Howard’s birthday in 1996.
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  • @TheyForcedMyHandLE
    @TheyForcedMyHandLE 4 роки тому +914

    Ironically, I always liked this song even though I didn't know the lyrics. The hook always brought me back.

  • @jacobwalden4801
    @jacobwalden4801 3 роки тому +441

    I understand the irony of the song and how he made a popular song by doing exactly what he criticizes other popular songs of doing. But it does help that he could sing an owner’s manual and make it sound beautiful. Popper is so talented

  • @SnarlyCharly
    @SnarlyCharly 3 роки тому +469

    My favorite Blues Traveler song is the one where John Popper plays the shit out of the harmonica

  • @norezenable
    @norezenable 3 роки тому +179

    Howard Stern: I could listen to that all day.
    Blues Traveler: Yeah that's the point.

  • @RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia
    @RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia 4 роки тому +1803

    That lead singer is so damn talented

    • @SB-xt5jk
      @SB-xt5jk 4 роки тому +91

      Agreed. The whole band and mix were on point.

    • @Bandit1one
      @Bandit1one 4 роки тому +7

      @R Gerard Trump will be your president for 5 more years ❄️ 😭

    • @pattersonbrew
      @pattersonbrew 4 роки тому +32

      John Popper. Yes. Yes John Popper is talented. Yep.

    • @Charleshudspeth
      @Charleshudspeth 4 роки тому +1

      R Gerard get over it. Fragile ass

    • @joshualesicka2603
      @joshualesicka2603 4 роки тому

      R Gerard sounds like a great guy to me!!!

  • @thecustomer1782
    @thecustomer1782 4 роки тому +376

    Dude has lung capacity for days.....awesome.

  • @scottbickerton4152
    @scottbickerton4152 4 роки тому +789

    The 90s were fun times. Back then we thought the future would be cool. How wrong we were...

  • @bluelove33
    @bluelove33 3 роки тому +1282

    Who’s watching in 2021 after randomly hearing an old Blues Traveler song on the radio and reflecting on how awesome & underrated John Popper was? 😲

    • @jacklegger3289
      @jacklegger3289 3 роки тому +43

      John Popper is bad ass

    • @jeremiahfulton103
      @jeremiahfulton103 3 роки тому +18

      Best Blues Harp player on this earth. Not just anyone can upstage Steve Vai, let alone do it with a harmonica.

    • @feebypeels2883
      @feebypeels2883 3 роки тому +2

      I saw them live a couple years ago at a festival and I was very disappointed. Maybe he was having an off day.

    • @KungPowChicken
      @KungPowChicken 3 роки тому +25

      He's still alive.

    • @maryrobertson2781
      @maryrobertson2781 3 роки тому +5

      @@jacklegger3289 i agree one hundred there will never beewn anyone like him hes an amazing artist and harmonica player

  • @smitdizz420
    @smitdizz420 3 роки тому +135

    RIP BOBBY, such an underrated bass player, guy was a fucking animal

  • @TauCetiAurora
    @TauCetiAurora 4 роки тому +929

    This song is basically a middle finger to the listener and it proved its point when it became popular.

    • @kingdill87
      @kingdill87 4 роки тому +139

      Nick or is it the human genetic bond with harmony showing the lyrics and content aren't what really flow into our being.

  • @jeffharrison1277
    @jeffharrison1277 3 роки тому +239

    I absolutely love Mr John Popper.He is definitely the Eddie Van Halen of the harmonica.

  • @taylors4986
    @taylors4986 5 місяців тому +40

    Before auto tune there was actual vocalizing, as heard here

  • @bballkid7409
    @bballkid7409 4 роки тому +294

    Please post them performing “run around” at this party, been looking for it for years.

  • @freedoms2010
    @freedoms2010 4 роки тому +179

    This singer is freakin amazing. What a voice

  • @endezeichengrimm
    @endezeichengrimm 3 роки тому +53

    Who needs a guitar solo when you have a harmonica solo? Holy shit!

  • @hvacdr
    @hvacdr 3 роки тому +68

    This song can't be beaten. That music and that singer r just 10/10.

  • @MsMarc1234
    @MsMarc1234 4 роки тому +399

    that harmonica solo makes me wanna learn to play the harmonica

    • @cohokid6936
      @cohokid6936 4 роки тому +45

      Popper might be the best harmonica player of all times

    • @michaeld277
      @michaeld277 4 роки тому +5

      John popper does that to everyone

    • @Danowarthemanowar
      @Danowarthemanowar 4 роки тому +23

      Do it. It’s a ton of fun but really difficult. Also, know that you’ll annoy everyone around you. That’s nice sometimes.

    • @hotwheels1838
      @hotwheels1838 4 роки тому +2

      I tried to learn, fuck it.....way to hard

    • @rich1051414
      @rich1051414 4 роки тому +6

      @@Danowarthemanowar Harmonica is easy to play, really difficult to master. You have to do lung, cheek, and tongue gymnastics, AND have very good musical instinct.

  • @mitchhinrichs6032
    @mitchhinrichs6032 4 роки тому +95

    He plays that harmonica like he was born with it in his mouth. This is eye watering talent ❤️❤️❤️ bet even the world's finest flute players are thinking and scratching heads listening to this guy blow all that finger training and breathing training. True legendary talent. ❤️

  • @gilvan295
    @gilvan295 2 роки тому +73

    Still an amazing song after all these years.

  • @studlyhungwell
    @studlyhungwell 3 роки тому +42

    Battle hardened from life on the road. Fuckin’ amazing performance! So sharp and on point.

  • @binaaparker62
    @binaaparker62 4 роки тому +70

    Grew up with this thanks to my dad and to this day it’s some of the best music I listen to every day. John Popper is a legend

  • @VallesView
    @VallesView 4 роки тому +133

    Random thought: Josh Gad could play the lead singer in a film or show. They look strikingly similar.

  • @tufaznail
    @tufaznail 4 роки тому +136

    Popper is so talented

  • @raynash4117
    @raynash4117 2 роки тому +50

    The best version I ever heard!!!!

  • @str8isis574
    @str8isis574 4 роки тому +61

    I LOVE THIS SONG! Been a fan since the movie "Kingpin!" Dude got pipes! 💯

  • @unholyecho7914
    @unholyecho7914 4 роки тому +58

    Pure, raw, flawless jam

  • @traviswoodall6547
    @traviswoodall6547 3 роки тому +28

    I’ve seen these guys live and the rhythm section is unbelievable. One of the best live bands I’ve ever seen and the music they’re still making is just as good as this stuff from the early 90s.

  • @bbbmoody
    @bbbmoody 3 роки тому +19

    Greatest troll song of all time

  • @JMcLeodKC711
    @JMcLeodKC711 3 роки тому +4

    @4:08....is the lyric "tittys" right at that moment?

  • @michealspencer5876
    @michealspencer5876 3 роки тому +27

    BLEW THE ROOF OFF, ABSOLUTELY ASTRONIMICAL.LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT

  • @rfban
    @rfban 3 роки тому +6

    Josh Gad should play John Popper in the Blues Traveler movie

  • @PotatoeChipz
    @PotatoeChipz 4 роки тому +60

    Wow!! Grew up with Blues Traveler but never saw them live... The joy on Howard's and Robin's face was exactly what we're feeling. HB 1996

  • @johnleonard2984
    @johnleonard2984 4 роки тому +29

    The world needs some more artists like these guys! Couldn't ask for any better.

  • @drewm6149
    @drewm6149 4 роки тому +20

    Dude has hot balloons for lungs. Always loved blues travelers shout out blues brothers

  • @feedyourface604
    @feedyourface604 4 роки тому +35

    Dude he brought it! Amazing band!

  • @rigorok703
    @rigorok703 4 роки тому +36

    John Popper is amazing!

  • @Jay-ux5eo
    @Jay-ux5eo 2 роки тому +20

    The way he plays the harmonica is astronomica

  • @mathewhodde1944
    @mathewhodde1944 4 роки тому +20

    Probably the best live performance ive seen yet. Simply amazing!

  • @RolandDuke
    @RolandDuke 4 роки тому +41

    RIP Bobby.

  • @drewtunstable9248
    @drewtunstable9248 2 роки тому +13

    You remember when it was socially acceptable to be out and around people?

  • @ikedewinter1213
    @ikedewinter1213 4 роки тому +31

    Never seen howard smile like that this song is gold

  • @thewkovacs316
    @thewkovacs316 3 роки тому +22

    and then they decided to return to their roots and walk away from making hits
    i love artists who have principles

  • @membersonlydave
    @membersonlydave 4 роки тому +37

    What a time capsule.

  • @Westernerd1
    @Westernerd1 2 роки тому +16

    I remember walking down the street in 1991 in "the village" and they were absolutely blowin' up a little bar. That was my last time in NYC.

  • @MrSmith-on1qz
    @MrSmith-on1qz 3 роки тому +18

    How can anyone not love John popper.

  • @brantisonfire
    @brantisonfire 4 роки тому +8

    A song about songs that say nothing and only sound good because they are sung by talented singers. A satire single. This is like if “The Onion” or “Mad” wrote a song. Yet, as the title suggests, it has a hook.

  • @TexasThunder
    @TexasThunder 3 роки тому +22

    Back when the young George RR Martin was the front man for Blues Traveler.

  • @youngb7363
    @youngb7363 2 роки тому +10

    This is so damn good

  • @patrickharrison4763
    @patrickharrison4763 4 роки тому +23

    What a gem! Saw them like 10 years ago and they still killed. The guitar player is a giant, the guitar looks like a chop stick in his hand.

  • @dalehollingsworth6704
    @dalehollingsworth6704 3 роки тому +11

    Incredible talent put on a hell of a show for howard. His voice is amazing

  • @lewsky81
    @lewsky81 3 роки тому +10

    John Popper is the man

  • @Don-qb1vi
    @Don-qb1vi 4 роки тому +30

    Nostalgia overload

  • @FCain-mf4tf
    @FCain-mf4tf 3 роки тому +8

    They sure don't make them like they used to. Damn that was good!! 😁👏🤘

  • @TheDreadnought
    @TheDreadnought 3 роки тому +12

    Such an amazing talent. Fantastic vocalist, and an all-around world-class musician.

  • @nping2001
    @nping2001 3 роки тому +6

    God Tier Harmonica playing.

  • @nerdotv
    @nerdotv 4 роки тому +21

    Thank you so much for posting this treasure!! I really loved the Cat on that Album Cover too, Cheers!

  • @jaybeeo1530
    @jaybeeo1530 3 роки тому +15

    He’s extremely underrated

  • @jerryrust685
    @jerryrust685 3 роки тому +3

    genius times 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

  • @Johnonayacht
    @Johnonayacht 2 роки тому +4

    Gary talking and knowing nothing

  • @irrstble2women
    @irrstble2women 4 роки тому +21

    Damn this brings me back ... They were soooo underrated... Musically Lyrically and VOCALLY!!!! "Mountains win again" is low-key one of the best songs ever recorded.

  • @sinceunati
    @sinceunati 4 роки тому +9

    His voice is just as good as his harmonica playing. Or at least close!

  • @jakeevans1646
    @jakeevans1646 2 роки тому +26

    Wow, music is not like this anymore, this is gold

  • @robertblowstein7291
    @robertblowstein7291 4 роки тому +12

    remember when the lead singer pulled a knife on KC??

  • @LucasRodrigues-qo1fd
    @LucasRodrigues-qo1fd 3 роки тому +2

    Now we know where Loki goes after take the tisseract in endgame... he became blues traveler's drummer.

  • @imaflyfisherman
    @imaflyfisherman 3 роки тому +2

    Whats the vest he is wearing?

  • @sergecarrillo6185
    @sergecarrillo6185 4 роки тому +20

    Good stuff... 90's jams man

  • @bernardogui3933
    @bernardogui3933 4 роки тому +11

    amazing piece of music!! what a band of talented persons.

  • @pakijoo
    @pakijoo 3 роки тому +6

    Damn what a harmonice player.. as great as his voice back then

  • @spencer1147
    @spencer1147 4 роки тому +76

    Does anyone else remember when this guy, John Popper , the lead singer of the Blues Travelers, tried to bring a hunting knife into Howard's studio? When they told him he couldn't bring it in, probably because he was acting weird like he was high on something, he kept insisting on going into the studio. Then KC didn't hesitate at all. He stood between John Popper and Howard's studio door and had to keep telling him he wasn't going in with the knife. John kept playing with the knife just a foot or two from KC's body but KC never backed down. God I miss KC!

    • @barbarapaparella2282
      @barbarapaparella2282 4 роки тому +8

      Yes that was very strange but kc is doing well now from what i saw on i think steve grillos podcast

    • @fafafooey4126
      @fafafooey4126 4 роки тому +7

      i need to find this lol

    • @spencer1147
      @spencer1147 4 роки тому +2

      @@barbarapaparella2282 Thanks for the update on KC! He was always one of my favorites and I always wondered how he was doing.

    • @spencer1147
      @spencer1147 4 роки тому +7

      @@fafafooey4126 You really do! You could tell that Howard was trying to diffuse the situation but that he was really nervous. So glad this happened when KC was there because I always wonder what would have happened if Ronnie The Limo Driver had to handle that! No offense Ronnie, I love you, just saying........

  • @stevenbard8026
    @stevenbard8026 4 роки тому +13

    I just realized how recently this was posted. Great find! This mans pipes are somethin else!

  • @TXsnowman812
    @TXsnowman812 3 роки тому +8

    Can't help but smile when I hear this....

  • @TheBicdiggity
    @TheBicdiggity 4 роки тому +29

    No one harps like popper! Damn son!

    • @presence9745
      @presence9745 4 роки тому +2

      I knew a guy who played for years and he said the same thing.

  • @GG-ut4kr
    @GG-ut4kr 2 роки тому +4

    WoW!!!!!

  • @cloud_monkey422
    @cloud_monkey422 3 роки тому +4

    The girls love Jon’s mouth skills

  • @charlesdjones1
    @charlesdjones1 3 роки тому +6

    1985 back in high school, "I'm fat and I can't get laid, but I'm going to become the most badass singer and harmonica player out there."

  • @tylerross4866
    @tylerross4866 3 роки тому +7

    What an absolutely amazing performance

  • @erikpuckett7485
    @erikpuckett7485 3 роки тому +2

    think howard might have been high?

  • @Damonbird775
    @Damonbird775 4 роки тому +14

    Great voice on that dude.

  • @ryanbouchard1185
    @ryanbouchard1185 3 роки тому +5

    The vest is so cool

  • @provincialfish
    @provincialfish 3 роки тому +3

    I've been looking for the story John Popper told Howard about breaking a toilet in Toronto. Does anyone else remember that? I haven't heard it since it aired but it made a big impact because I remember laughing my ass off. Not sure if I still would but would love to hear it again.

  • @andrewplace2217
    @andrewplace2217 3 роки тому +5

    Absolutley amazing voice and amazing performance

  • @fxrsniper1
    @fxrsniper1 3 роки тому +3

    Cannon D anyone

  • @karesz23
    @karesz23 4 роки тому +7

    00:04 "These guys are real good guys"

  • @benholt06
    @benholt06 3 роки тому +3

    One of the best songs ever written. Sry but it is.

  • @vibes3360
    @vibes3360 3 роки тому +3

    No autotune needed

  • @davidcollier6156
    @davidcollier6156 4 роки тому +12

    Can't believe I remember this so vividly.

  • @stevenbard8026
    @stevenbard8026 4 роки тому +8

    Straight goosey-bumps during that harp solo. 🔥🔥

  • @dmitriponomarev8002
    @dmitriponomarev8002 3 роки тому +5

    This is a great song!

  • @morganm3320
    @morganm3320 3 роки тому +2

    I guess this was where John Petrucci was before Dream Theater

  • @theoschommer3530
    @theoschommer3530 4 роки тому +18

    God damnit this is incredible

  • @dirkhuber
    @dirkhuber 3 роки тому +4

    Straight goosebumps.

  • @jcdemp7513
    @jcdemp7513 4 роки тому +27

    God I miss these times

  • @dudefrombarrie
    @dudefrombarrie 3 роки тому +3

    buddy takes the mouth organ to "a whole na levo"

  • @travbelcher7312
    @travbelcher7312 3 роки тому +3

    I am I miss those guy

  • @GoBirds808
    @GoBirds808 4 роки тому +5

    Saw these guys at Horde Tour ‘96 at Camden Waterfront

  • @stephensmith1825
    @stephensmith1825 4 роки тому +6

    one of my all time favorite songs!

  • @evanmadson
    @evanmadson 4 роки тому +11

    Gary has such a punchable face to compliment that punchable voice it’s a perfect combo

  • @jackwickedrisi6552
    @jackwickedrisi6552 4 роки тому +3

    popper sings like hes a harmonica .

  • @Texasscout96
    @Texasscout96 3 роки тому +3

    I challenge anyone other than John Popper to replicate 2:54 on! Such a talent!

  • @KyleMcStravick
    @KyleMcStravick 3 роки тому +2

    god DAMN