Demme really had the sense to recognize that The Feelies were an almost impossibly amazing timestamp for the era but also that they could conceivably portray the kind of group that would be performing at a high school reunion. One of the most cinematically successful partnerships in film.
One of the best scenes of all times combining music and acting, from a movie that is an absolute masterpiece. Who else could have invited "The Feelies" to play "Fame" on it? Jonathan Demme!! He will never be forgotten.
One of the most captivating films I have ever watched. Sadly, it also seems to be one of the least known and least watched film too. Great story line, great acting, great music... I am 74 years old and this movie rates somewhere up among the my all time top 5!
Ray Liotta is really good but the last 15 minutes of the film goes way over the top. He goes from charismatic creepy to outright Jason Voorhees by the end.
Love this film for many reasons. The Feelies appearance is one of the reasons. The Bowie cover is awesome for it's quirkiness. After that song the Feelies start another song - one of their's with a cool build that starts to change the mood. Right on cue, Ray Liotta steps into this film and changes the whole tone. Thank you Mr. Demme for that great film work. Feelies rule...!!
Demme's zenith remains this film. The soundtrack is incredible. Still remember seeing it on the big screen. Ray is one of the great antagonists of the modern era. And the soundtrack; Laurie Anderson, Jean Michel Jarre, Oingo Boingo, Jimmy Cliff, David Byrne, FYC, New Order...
@thomasvanner: There are three songs in the clip. The first song is Crazy Rhythms; which then segues into Fame, and afterwards is the ramp-up opening of Loveless Love. Both tracks are originals from the Crazy Rhythms album, one of the best albums of 1980.
I love The Feelies, definitely one of the best bands in many a year. On my top ten list of all time favorite bands. I saw this film so long ago, that I had no idea Jonathan Demme had one of my favorite bands playing live in it, must be before I even knew who they were. Although I think it was in '86 was when I discovered their Twin/Tone recordings. Yeah, Jonathan Demme always had that great taste in music. Thanks for posting this and making me aware of this rare live appearance of The Feelies. I saw them live at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle in 1989 as the opening act for Lou Reed. What a show that was!!
This is 3:31 of movie perfection and one of the best scenes in any film I've ever seen. It's scary how authentic the whole reunion scene is (the mini Uncle Sam hats) - even down to Melanie Griffith looking terrific but being a terrible dancer. The camera-on-the-move is hypnotic, right down to reeling in the sinister villain who spins into view at the end.
Liotta's entrance and subsequent impact on this movie is Brandoesque. His character literally turns the tide of this amazing film. I mean, the temperature literally changes! The entire story arc is immediately altered and the film winds up in a VERY different place, than it started. Demme was a master, and this is truly one of the most original and unpredictable films in cinematic history. Another hilarious point is the cameos, and background characters. The guy on the motorycle with the dog, etc. Not one but two...indie cinema "John" cameos...Sayles and Waters. GREAT performances from Griffiths and Daniels. A true must-see!
Technically speaking that was Yung Wu playing "Fame," since it was Feelies percussionist Dave Weckerman doing the singing, that band name being the one they performed under when playing Weckerman's original songs, plus covers.
Perhaps, but the first song was Crazy Rhythms , which was not a Yung Wu song, plus, the movie was from 1986 and Yung Wu didn't release an album until 1987. Did they perform as Yung Wu in 1986?
@agnernai Many thanks for the reply - would have loved to have seen this on the big screen, instead I got to see Alex Cox introduce it on BBC2's Moviedrome in late 80s if my memory serves...
@beatcat22 I hear ya. I don't think the 80's will ever be topped when it comes to pop music. Now, no matter where you turn the "dial" it's mostly commercials with a little bit of "music" in between.
Top drawer movie and a terrific scene from it, thanks for posting this 1980s nostalgia! Anyone know what the 2nd song played on the clip is? Is it one of the Feelies own or another cover?
0:08 if she offered me a drink in New York, I'd be on the next plane over. Shame about the coronavirus stopping us going anywhere right now. lol THAT will date this comment in time.
![Ray Liotta • Interview (“Something Wild”) • 1986 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](/img/n.gif)
Demme really had the sense to recognize that The Feelies were an almost impossibly amazing timestamp for the era but also that they could conceivably portray the kind of group that would be performing at a high school reunion. One of the most cinematically successful partnerships in film.
One of the best scenes of all times combining music and acting, from a movie that is an absolute masterpiece. Who else could have invited "The Feelies" to play "Fame" on it? Jonathan Demme!! He will never be forgotten.
I'm here because I was thinking the exact same thing. He's one of the greatest.
One of the most captivating films I have ever watched. Sadly, it also seems to be one of the least known and least watched film too. Great story line, great acting, great music... I am 74 years old and this movie rates somewhere up among the my all time top 5!
Ray Liotta, one scary SOB. His introduction in Something Wild is one of the greatest.
Isn't it wonderful. The guy turns up and just takes over in this classic. That said, all three stars are superb in this one. Superb.
Ray Liotta is really good but the last 15 minutes of the film goes way over the top. He goes from charismatic creepy to outright Jason Voorhees by the end.
Exactly. The transition that happens in this two minutes is positively alchemical.
Love this film for many reasons. The Feelies appearance is one of the reasons. The Bowie cover is awesome for it's quirkiness. After that song the Feelies start another song - one of their's with a cool build that starts to change the mood. Right on cue, Ray Liotta steps into this film and changes the whole tone. Thank you Mr. Demme for that great film work. Feelies rule...!!
The Feelies sounded raw. Still sounds great to this day
They rock
One of the best hidden gems of a movie!
Demme's zenith remains this film. The soundtrack is incredible. Still remember seeing it on the big screen. Ray is one of the great antagonists of the modern era. And the soundtrack; Laurie Anderson, Jean Michel Jarre, Oingo Boingo, Jimmy Cliff, David Byrne, FYC, New Order...
@thomasvanner: There are three songs in the clip. The first song is Crazy Rhythms; which then segues into Fame, and afterwards is the ramp-up opening of Loveless Love. Both tracks are originals from the Crazy Rhythms album, one of the best albums of 1980.
Awesome movie
Jeff Daniels = so adorable!! Love this movie so much!!
I love The Feelies, definitely one of the best bands in many a year. On my top ten list of all time favorite bands. I saw this film so long ago, that I had no idea Jonathan Demme had one of my favorite bands playing live in it, must be before I even knew who they were. Although I think it was in '86 was when I discovered their Twin/Tone recordings. Yeah, Jonathan Demme always had that great taste in music. Thanks for posting this and making me aware of this rare live appearance of The Feelies. I saw them live at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle in 1989 as the opening act for Lou Reed. What a show that was!!
Awesome film... also love me some Married to the Mob. Demme loved music just like John Hughes did.
Ray Liotta was so very pretty in this film, which premiered 35 years ago.
RIP Jonathan Demme
Trivia: The actress who's hitting on Jeff Daniels in this scene also played Jeff Goldblum's wife in Independence Day.
Hey, I SAID is was trivial!
she also played "Margo" on As the World Turns in the 80s
She is Margaret Colin and she's again with Jeff Daniels in the Butcher's wife (1991)...
The music at the end is composed by Laurie Anderson. (In 2003 she was named NASA's first artist in residence) See Big Science.
Just found this on DVD first time I had seen it in about 15 years and it's still a really good film forgot how nuts liotta is !
Saw this in the theater and loved it all! Disappointed that the Feelies were not on the soundtrack tho.
This is 3:31 of movie perfection and one of the best scenes in any film I've ever seen. It's scary how authentic the whole reunion scene is (the mini Uncle Sam hats) - even down to Melanie Griffith looking terrific but being a terrible dancer. The camera-on-the-move is hypnotic, right down to reeling in the sinister villain who spins into view at the end.
totally agree. You can really tell that at this point in the movie the mood completely changes
You do justice here. Props.
Liotta's entrance and subsequent impact on this movie is Brandoesque. His character literally turns the tide of this amazing film. I mean, the temperature literally changes! The entire story arc is immediately altered and the film winds up in a VERY different place, than it started. Demme was a master, and this is truly one of the most original and unpredictable films in cinematic history. Another hilarious point is the cameos, and background characters. The guy on the motorycle with the dog, etc. Not one but two...indie cinema "John" cameos...Sayles and Waters. GREAT performances from Griffiths and Daniels. A true must-see!
Demme was so hip the whole time
Woah! Mother of us all! Absolute legendary!
Love this! Nutso movie too!
nloveeeeeeeeee this movie an likeeeeeeeeee of the best scenes of all times combining music and acting, from a movie
Wish the entire movie was on you tube, it's great!
Technically speaking that was Yung Wu playing "Fame," since it was Feelies percussionist Dave Weckerman doing the singing, that band name being the one they performed under when playing Weckerman's original songs, plus covers.
Perhaps, but the first song was Crazy Rhythms , which was not a Yung Wu song, plus, the movie was from 1986 and Yung Wu didn't release an album until 1987. Did they perform as Yung Wu in 1986?
Also, after Fame they start playing Loveless Love...
Su Tissue from the Suburban Lawns is in this scene. She plays the real quiet wife of the straight-laced classmate, whom they talk to here.
dancing with Ray Liotta?
Su plays the pregnant wife who is with the guy from Jeff Daniels’ office. Their music is finally available on CD after all these years.
intro is their great Crazy Rhythms!!!!!
Su Tissue was in this movie too!
Always loved this movie !!!!!! To get a CD of it i had to buy it on ebay. Great flick !!!!!!!
Amazing movie, scene and BAND!!!!
I wish this performance was on cd, or iTunes, or something like that.
2:52 ... The Love FART!! He literally squeezed the gas out of her. HaHaHaHa.
Such an underrated film
THE BOY WITH THE PERPETUAL NERVOUSNESS
no wild is the wind here....first song crazy rythms...second loveless love.
Ray, please come and Surprise Me...............
In this film, Perfection You are.
This movie is awesome and quite hard to find on dvd. I wish someone would upload the entire movie on you tube.
Check it out on Netflix. Not only the Feelies live, but Sister Carol!
@agnernai Many thanks for the reply - would have loved to have seen this on the big screen, instead I got to see Alex Cox introduce it on BBC2's Moviedrome in late 80s if my memory serves...
Loveless Love: perfect at this moment. Wow. I’m stupid.
Nice.
Awesome
dope cover, sweet
like THE FEELIES
this is a film noir !
Clapping on 1 3 drives me nuts.
@beatcat22 I hear ya. I don't think the 80's will ever be topped when it comes to pop music. Now, no matter where you turn the "dial" it's mostly commercials with a little bit of "music" in between.
Folgorante!!!
Charlie trying to moonwalk never gets old. I think he really did feel In his heart that he could dance lol , always a funny scene.
He actually did the moonwalk well, but the rest was Cringe
Very cool to my old ass ears! Lol
Top drawer movie and a terrific scene from it, thanks for posting this 1980s nostalgia! Anyone know what the 2nd song played on the clip is? Is it one of the Feelies own or another cover?
Ray Liotta made the movie
any chance to upload full movie !!
How to be cool by Jeff Daniels..
La-ame....
where's the scene of Charlie getting beat up in the motel room??
Lol!!
I thought this would catapult The Feelies into superstardom, well...
can sum1 up-load the entire movie plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
can sum1 up-load the entire movie plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
DABZ
I'd love to see Jeff Daniels and Jenna Ortega do a dance-off in character.
Jeff Daniels got some moves, huh?
Bill Million is Socrates.
Ok. What's the number they start playing around 2:45 when they turn the lights down?
loveless love
justiens thank ya!
Is that su at the bar?
Can we all say "Peavey endorsement"?
0:08 if she offered me a drink in New York, I'd be on the next plane over. Shame about the coronavirus stopping us going anywhere right now. lol THAT will date this comment in time.
Much better than David Bowie!
You're kidding, right? !!
she's got the least toned body in the history of hollywood.
who cares
Albert Monson Who? Oprah?
if you are gonna sell it it should be fresh
can sum1 up-load the entire movie plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz