The Feelies - It's Only Life

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @JUMBLE2015
    @JUMBLE2015 9 років тому +72

    This is one of those songs that just never gets old.

    • @bbbabrock
      @bbbabrock 7 років тому +2

      SWT_Reviews A lot of bands base their entire career on t guitar riff from "What Goes On. And yes, I could listen to it forever w/o it getting old.

    • @edhelvey
      @edhelvey 2 роки тому +2

      @@bbbabrock Little Sue (Portland) did a great cover of "What Goes On" at a place called the Laurelthirst Pub back in the mid 90's. Susannah Weaver is her name - Little Sue was the band.

  • @defwarge6359
    @defwarge6359 2 роки тому +33

    39 years of my life wasted NOT knowing about this band.....Today marks a new chapter of my life listening to this band
    Amazing 👏

    • @johnwilloug2717
      @johnwilloug2717 Рік тому

      Me too. (>39) Currently touring, so get out there and see them!

    • @lawrencehorner8418
      @lawrencehorner8418 Рік тому +1

      I'm 56, and I'm just recently learning about some great bands that existed back when I could have easily found them at the record store, but was busy listening to more mainstream rock and hair metal (not that there was anything wrong with those bands, either). I wish I had known then about bands like The Hoodoo Gurus, The Dream Syndicate, The Feelies, and more. Unfortunately, we didn't have the internet to easily discover new music back then, just radio, TV and word of mouth.

    • @EricSchwartz-l7h
      @EricSchwartz-l7h Рік тому +2

      @@lawrencehorner8418 60 here, I was the same until I accidently found the Ithaca College Radio station back in early 80s, the first song I heard on it was Lloyd Cole "Brand New Friend", the rest is history. Cheers

  • @stephopalopal
    @stephopalopal 7 років тому +47

    My mom would play this on her stereo& it felt ike cold weather days & happiness...She also would play The Smiths & They Might Be Giants, The Chills..so much!! Thank you for sharing!! Peace & Music ☆♡☆OpaL..from New Orleans Louisiana ☆

    • @brianwoods4983
      @brianwoods4983 6 років тому +10

      stephopal opal the Chills.....your mom had awesome taste.

    • @stephopalopal
      @stephopalopal 6 років тому +6

      Brian Woods I agree!! Much Respect ...& thank you..☆ Stephanie Opal

    • @robertnesfield6321
      @robertnesfield6321 5 років тому +5

      That's outstanding! Way to go Mom!

    • @shake544
      @shake544 2 роки тому +1

      i like the idea of feeling like cold weather days! now to think about it other songs come to mind

    • @pau1097
      @pau1097 2 роки тому +2

      The Smiths! TMBG! The Feelies! The Chills! If you add The Go Betweens to that list it would be my list as well..

  • @mmfitter6731
    @mmfitter6731 Рік тому +10

    I don’t know what year it was but I went to see them at the Beacon Theater in NYC. They opened for Lou Reed. All the people I talked to were shocked that I came to see them instead of L.R.

    • @claudemayers
      @claudemayers 7 місяців тому +1

      But I bet Lou Reed was 😢pretty damn good too! You need a busload of faith to get by

  • @DeliviaMusic
    @DeliviaMusic 3 роки тому +7

    I was a 17 year old boy when this was released. The lyrics and vibe of this song were my therapist for at least the next 5 years. It is my mantra to this day. God bless Feelies

  • @high-fidelity
    @high-fidelity 2 роки тому +9

    Found this record at the antique shop over the weekend - so good 👍

  • @Leshtastic
    @Leshtastic 2 роки тому +5

    I caught the drum stick tossed into the audience at the Roxy when they toured this album. The energy was awesome at the show.

  • @adamgroves1188
    @adamgroves1188 8 років тому +32

    this whole album is solid

    • @j.g.junior9835
      @j.g.junior9835 8 місяців тому

      Indeed it is...❤

    • @claudemayers
      @claudemayers 7 місяців тому

      But This is the best song on the album

  • @OnTheRecord100
    @OnTheRecord100 2 роки тому +5

    There are no dislikes...It may be the only thing on the internet without a dislike. Don't be a wiseacre and dislike it. It's sublime and only life.

  • @barreraberman5173
    @barreraberman5173 4 роки тому +5

    That bass, and guitar solo just sound meltable

  • @MrSfein1
    @MrSfein1 7 років тому +13

    I saw them in Providence recently and they were awesome.

    • @jeffcarney3726
      @jeffcarney3726 4 роки тому +1

      Was that at the Met? I was there too, love that place. Great show

  • @kihmsanders9205
    @kihmsanders9205 3 роки тому +5

    Underplayed and understated. This band was the epitome of cool, and this song contains lyrics that are so aloof and disaffected. Kind of a signpost for The Feelies.

  • @samogen300
    @samogen300 4 роки тому +5

    Thinking of a old friend from my Boston days. May 2020

  • @DeliviaMusic
    @DeliviaMusic 6 років тому +18

    I've found myself singing these lyrics internally a lot lately given the madness of the world and it's been therapeutic

    • @MsMiguel70
      @MsMiguel70 9 місяців тому +2

      Keep going. : )

  • @Rrez.
    @Rrez. 2 роки тому +8

    What does it mean
    What can you do about it
    What can you say
    You don't even know about it
    Nobody talks
    Nobody listens
    Well look around
    Yeah look out your window
    They're having a ball
    Having a party
    Well come inside
    You can do what you like
    Well it's a nightmare
    It's all negative
    Nothing matters
    And what if it did
    You could lock your doors
    Close all your windows and
    Hide away
    It's only life

    • @kristiebillings9166
      @kristiebillings9166 4 місяці тому

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Rrez.
      @Rrez. 4 місяці тому +1

      @@kristiebillings9166thank you for bringing me back to this gem🫡❤️

  • @Philliben1991
    @Philliben1991 3 роки тому +11

    This is cool. Back in 1993 I lived in this flat and one of the guys there had this album and I always liked it but I forgot what it was called. For some reason I thought it was a Jayhawks album but then by chance I discovered this tonight on UA-cam and clearly remember the album cover. The mystery is over. Ain't it rad when stuff like that happens?

    • @mmfitter6731
      @mmfitter6731 Рік тому +3

      Jayhawks, wow I’m going to listen to them now, thanks.

    • @jkm3297
      @jkm3297 Рік тому +1

      Nice!

    • @claudemayers
      @claudemayers 7 місяців тому

      @@mmfitter6731Now you have to listen to the Payolas from Toronto, the jags from England, and the records I think they're from the United States

  • @richholoch8230
    @richholoch8230 2 роки тому +3

    the best band you might not know about. these guys were inspiration for REM and many others

  • @zenpanda25
    @zenpanda25 2 роки тому +2

    Saw The Feelies open for Lou Reed at the Paramount Theater in Seattle April 15th, 1989

  • @mickcarlon8147
    @mickcarlon8147 Рік тому +4

    Out-Velvets the Velvets. Exquisite.

  • @barreraberman5173
    @barreraberman5173 3 роки тому +5

    Listen this song when drive my bike just feeling Alive for a moment, very cool quite

  • @claudemayers
    @claudemayers 7 місяців тому

    Love this beautiful song 🎼🎸🎹🎤

  • @Davidli183
    @Davidli183 8 років тому +29

    The singer voice remind me of lou reed!!

    • @MrSfein1
      @MrSfein1 7 років тому +3

      Right. He can't sing.

    • @boobtuber06
      @boobtuber06 6 років тому +1

      That's not the point. Joey ramone couldn't sing either

    • @pirateradio808
      @pirateradio808 3 роки тому +1

      @@MrSfein1 you probably think "singing" means screeching like the guy in Journey

    • @booklover3959
      @booklover3959 3 роки тому +2

      @@MrSfein1 I love his singing. Each to his own.

    • @mmfitter6731
      @mmfitter6731 Рік тому

      @@boobtuber06 Joey Ramone couldn’t sing?

  • @latebloomer541
    @latebloomer541 9 років тому +8

    One of there best songs.

  • @TheTOCM
    @TheTOCM 2 роки тому +2

    I still love it..

  • @joyschlomer6866
    @joyschlomer6866 8 місяців тому

    I forgot about them !!!! Thank you!!!

    • @phyllodope
      @phyllodope 7 місяців тому +1

      Why is this album not on streaming services!!!?? It’s like a lost Television song.

  • @nicholas6495
    @nicholas6495 4 роки тому +4

    and somehow after listenin to this song, everything felt better for a second.

  • @mr.woowoo8826
    @mr.woowoo8826 8 років тому +4

    My buddy Awall got me hooked on these guys! Thanks Awall!

    • @chmick50
      @chmick50 8 років тому +2

      Always liked that Awall, good dude.

    • @mr.woowoo8826
      @mr.woowoo8826 8 років тому +1

      He sure is!

  • @USCG.Brennan
    @USCG.Brennan Рік тому

    Never heard this before.....but I do like it!!!

  • @serboterrorist
    @serboterrorist 5 років тому +6

    Absolute class 😊👌🔥🔥🔥

  • @EricSchwartz-l7h
    @EricSchwartz-l7h Рік тому

    Great song!

  • @PeterWesleyBastone
    @PeterWesleyBastone 5 років тому +1

    very nice....shared to the Netshows Radio "Program 195" Playlist on youtube

  • @AirParrott
    @AirParrott 6 років тому +18

    I don’t understand why Spotify has he Feelies other albums but not this one 😡

    • @muddybrookrambler
      @muddybrookrambler 5 років тому +5

      @@shmizzleshmazzle9830 A&M certainly does have material on Spotify. My guess is they don't want to pay a band they completely forgot about... Similar fate for so many bands that made the mistake of signing with a major label. They put greed over music and art.

    • @Pavement2112
      @Pavement2112 3 роки тому

      seriously....what is up???

    • @OnTheRecord100
      @OnTheRecord100 2 роки тому +1

      This isn't on apple music either. Strange.

    • @claudemayers
      @claudemayers 7 місяців тому

      some music 🎶 gets lost in history compiled by folks who don't know....🦤🐣🎓🙃

    • @claudemayers
      @claudemayers 7 місяців тому

      @@muddybrookramblerLee Michaels was on A & M. Try him. Stormy Monday, Grocery Soldier, Gonna Try Tomorrow, My Lady, Streetcar, Who Could Want More? Heighty High, fantabulous voice & great keyboard 🎹 bass player!❤️🎶🎼🌅

  • @yrureadingthisname
    @yrureadingthisname 11 місяців тому +1

    Happy New Year everybody! It’s only life!

  • @pamelaschultz9503
    @pamelaschultz9503 5 років тому +3

    BIG FAN

  • @Pavement2112
    @Pavement2112 3 роки тому +2

    yes.....the 90s....before the jackpot

    • @Pavement2112
      @Pavement2112 3 роки тому

      pre-jackpot...not even on spotify

    • @Pavement2112
      @Pavement2112 2 роки тому

      Pre-jackpot....the simple times

  • @jimmyjoejollies3
    @jimmyjoejollies3 8 років тому +8

    Edit: The less-is-more attitude and Velvet-influenced vibe worked perfectly. Thanks to Mark Scott for his correction: Peter Buck was not producer or co-producer on this record.

    • @markscott4277
      @markscott4277 6 років тому +2

      JimmyJoeJollies this album wasn't produced by buck. Good earth was.

  • @somerandomeconomist1382
    @somerandomeconomist1382 3 роки тому +1

    WPLS... 1988-92

  • @yaguar17
    @yaguar17 Рік тому

    Thanks to UA-cam algorithm 🙂

  • @erinarmington9361
    @erinarmington9361 6 років тому +5

    Sounds like Velvet U

  • @jugglefire
    @jugglefire 4 роки тому +3

    1988

  • @songsthatarecatchy
    @songsthatarecatchy 2 роки тому +1

    Subtle start

  • @youngdeej6765
    @youngdeej6765 4 місяці тому

    It’s like Lou reed and joy division mixed.

  • @tragiccomposer555
    @tragiccomposer555 4 роки тому +5

    Real Estate

  • @tracymccowan4232
    @tracymccowan4232 10 місяців тому

    Singer sounds a lot like Lou Reed.

  • @revboddledale2601
    @revboddledale2601 Рік тому

    Mike Doughty pointed me in this direction:
    ua-cam.com/video/oeJg9Oc7O0A/v-deo.html