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
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. ❤️
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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!
@@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........
The secret to this song, is that it's just Canon in D the whole time. Of course, John's lyrics are BRILLIANT, but he's saying he could've said, "skooba deeba deeta dis," and it would've been the same, as long as that Hooooook, brings you baaaaaack! That being said, his harmonica is probably the best of the century.
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My favorite Blues Traveler song is the one where John Popper plays the shit out of the harmonica
Ironically, I always liked this song even though I didn't know the lyrics. The hook always brought me back.
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
That lead singer is so damn talented
Agreed. The whole band and mix were on point.
@R Gerard Trump will be your president for 5 more years ❄️ 😭
John Popper. Yes. Yes John Popper is talented. Yep.
R Gerard get over it. Fragile ass
R Gerard sounds like a great guy to me!!!
RIP BOBBY, such an underrated bass player, guy was a fucking animal
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? 😲
John Popper is bad ass
Best Blues Harp player on this earth. Not just anyone can upstage Steve Vai, let alone do it with a harmonica.
I saw them live a couple years ago at a festival and I was very disappointed. Maybe he was having an off day.
He's still alive.
@@jacklegger3289 i agree one hundred there will never beewn anyone like him hes an amazing artist and harmonica player
This song can't be beaten. That music and that singer r just 10/10.
Dude has lung capacity for days.....awesome.
This singer is freakin amazing. What a voice
Howard Stern: I could listen to that all day.
Blues Traveler: Yeah that's the point.
Still an amazing song after all these years.
I absolutely love Mr John Popper.He is definitely the Eddie Van Halen of the harmonica.
BLEW THE ROOF OFF, ABSOLUTELY ASTRONIMICAL.LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT
The best version I ever heard!!!!
The way he plays the harmonica is astronomica
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.
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
The 90s were fun times. Back then we thought the future would be cool. How wrong we were...
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. ❤️
The world needs some more artists like these guys! Couldn't ask for any better.
Pure, raw, flawless jam
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.
Battle hardened from life on the road. Fuckin’ amazing performance! So sharp and on point.
How can anyone not love John popper.
Never seen howard smile like that this song is gold
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
Probably the best live performance ive seen yet. Simply amazing!
Popper is so talented
I LOVE THIS SONG! Been a fan since the movie "Kingpin!" Dude got pipes! 💯
Dude has hot balloons for lungs. Always loved blues travelers shout out blues brothers
Such an amazing talent. Fantastic vocalist, and an all-around world-class musician.
Dude he brought it! Amazing band!
John Popper is amazing!
This song is basically a middle finger to the listener and it proved its point when it became popular.
Nick or is it the human genetic bond with harmony showing the lyrics and content aren't what really flow into our being.
Incredible talent put on a hell of a show for howard. His voice is amazing
Can't help but smile when I hear this....
John Popper is the man
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.
Nostalgia overload
Who needs a guitar solo when you have a harmonica solo? Holy shit!
What a time capsule.
Please post them performing “run around” at this party, been looking for it for years.
They sure don't make them like they used to. Damn that was good!! 😁👏🤘
What an absolutely amazing performance
This is so damn good
Straight goosey-bumps during that harp solo. 🔥🔥
Wow, music is not like this anymore, this is gold
Can't believe I remember this so vividly.
Damn what a harmonice player.. as great as his voice back then
He’s extremely underrated
that harmonica solo makes me wanna learn to play the harmonica
Popper might be the best harmonica player of all times
John popper does that to everyone
Do it. It’s a ton of fun but really difficult. Also, know that you’ll annoy everyone around you. That’s nice sometimes.
I tried to learn, fuck it.....way to hard
@@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.
Before auto tune there was actual vocalizing, as heard here
This is a great song!
amazing piece of music!! what a band of talented persons.
Straight goosebumps.
one of my all time favorite songs!
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.
What a truly amazing musician
Great voice on that dude.
Good stuff... 90's jams man
Random thought: Josh Gad could play the lead singer in a film or show. They look strikingly similar.
I’m writing the script right now
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.
Josh Gad should play John Popper in the Blues Traveler movie
Good old Popper. Hell be in the rock n roll hall of fame soon
That was awesome!!! So much passion.
RIP Bobby.
I challenge anyone other than John Popper to replicate 2:54 on! Such a talent!
I just realized how recently this was posted. Great find! This mans pipes are somethin else!
No one harps like popper! Damn son!
I knew a guy who played for years and he said the same thing.
Wow! I've watched almost all of their live videos on UA-cam, nice to see there's some we haven't seen yet.
Amazing performance
Greatest troll song of all time
Fantastic
The vest is so cool
I was a Hook hater back in the day, but truly appreciate the song now. And Brooklyn Bob kicks the living shit out of it here.
Absolutley amazing voice and amazing performance
Thank you so much for posting this treasure!! I really loved the Cat on that Album Cover too, Cheers!
WoW!!!!!
God I miss these times
God damnit this is incredible
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!
Yes that was very strange but kc is doing well now from what i saw on i think steve grillos podcast
i need to find this lol
@@barbarapaparella2282 Thanks for the update on KC! He was always one of my favorites and I always wondered how he was doing.
@@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........
God Tier Harmonica playing.
So talented
One of the best songs ever written. Sry but it is.
The secret to this song, is that it's just Canon in D the whole time. Of course, John's lyrics are BRILLIANT, but he's saying he could've said, "skooba deeba deeta dis," and it would've been the same, as long as that Hooooook, brings you baaaaaack! That being said, his harmonica is probably the best of the century.
I am I miss those guy
How is this song so good
His voice is just as good as his harmonica playing. Or at least close!
those tones are just sooooo on.
The book brought me here!
Saw these guys at Horde Tour ‘96 at Camden Waterfront
god DAMN
God this is amazing 👏
John Popper sings with the sole of a Ray Charles!
Happy birthday to Robinson Robert and Howard stern
Amazing performance before the heart attacks. That sounds grim but I wish all the best.
Well with all the shit music and Auto-Tune today i don't see any reason to bring it up.
Love
Holy shit awesome
this whole video is so ironic. lol/ love it
Great find