Rivers Cuomo Harvard Interview

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  • Опубліковано 12 лис 2008
  • TV broadcast in May, 2006.
    (c)ABC

КОМЕНТАРІ • 496

  • @josephancion2190
    @josephancion2190 4 роки тому +2272

    "I'm old"
    Calm down Rivers everyone thinks you're 19. Hard to believe he really was 36 years old back then, damn.

    • @azula2399
      @azula2399 4 роки тому +12

      Joseph Ancion hes like 50

    • @airhead3333
      @airhead3333 4 роки тому +82

      @@azula2399 not in this video lol

    • @luds_4124
      @luds_4124 4 роки тому +26

      He’s 50 Now

    • @jarmyvicious
      @jarmyvicious 4 роки тому +40

      Regardless, he is still Kurt Cobain

    • @jarmyvicious
      @jarmyvicious 3 роки тому +6

      @Seth Belfort your right, he is no Jesus Christ either!

  • @ludrixte1938
    @ludrixte1938 4 роки тому +2804

    “and that’s no ordinary song”
    *plays Beverly Hills*

    • @acolossalwbossman8971
      @acolossalwbossman8971 3 роки тому +300

      the interviewer legit has never heard of 90s Weezer lmao

    • @doxophobiac
      @doxophobiac 3 роки тому +216

      It is a remarkably shit song, to be fair

    • @mateo_ruizguitar6005
      @mateo_ruizguitar6005 3 роки тому +21

      @@acolossalwbossman8971 the guy narrating actually loves them lol
      ua-cam.com/video/IU_3KRd0U9Q/v-deo.html

    • @saml1939
      @saml1939 3 роки тому +1

      hahahaha

    • @TortoiseMaximus
      @TortoiseMaximus 3 роки тому +59

      That was their most recent hit, obviously more people would know the song

  • @Zynphkree
    @Zynphkree 3 роки тому +375

    i love how the entire comment section is people giving abc shit for choosing Beverly hills as the song to introduce him as.

    • @planetmotherfuckers
      @planetmotherfuckers 3 роки тому +8

      Especially because why wouldn’t they choose it they’re a news outlet and it’s one of weezer’s most commercial songs

    • @quad7685
      @quad7685 2 роки тому +5

      @@planetmotherfuckers Beverly Hills ain't that bad. The lyrics are good, and the guitar "isn't all that great", but the lyrics carry the song, and that's why I think it's good.

    • @Awesomemusic19
      @Awesomemusic19 2 роки тому +2

      @@quad7685 if anything it’s the other way around- the lyrics fucking suck on Beverly Hills, which probably gives it its reputation way more than the guitar does.

    • @quad7685
      @quad7685 2 роки тому +6

      @@Awesomemusic19 I find this a faulty opinion, as the lyrics are relateable for most people, wishing to live that kind of lifestyle, but at some point, people have to accept that they probably never will, and have to move on.

    • @Awesomemusic19
      @Awesomemusic19 2 роки тому +1

      @@quad7685 Whether or not it’s relatable doesn’t mean the lyrics aren’t trite and overly-simplified.

  • @JonathanFerretCampos
    @JonathanFerretCampos 3 роки тому +522

    I was fortunate enough to meet Rivers at USC in 2004 when he was supporting his bro Patrick Wilson at his side band's (The Special Goodness) show where my band at the time (Up Syndrome) opened for them. Rivers came up to me wearing a grey hoodie (hood up) and reminded ne a lot of Kurt Cobain. I had no idea there was some kind of conspiracy about the two, but anyway, he said he loved me and I said "thank you!" and walked away with my then girlfriend. Seconds later, I turned around and shouted "Rivers?!" He said "yeah" and I said "I love you too!" Definitely a humble spirit. I'd love to be his friend, but I'm thankful to have had at least that experience. I'll always love you, Rivers Cuomo!

    • @Redley95
      @Redley95 2 роки тому +19

      Rivers is a fan of Nirvana , actually Weezer did a lot of Nirvana covers .

    • @standinsilence
      @standinsilence 2 роки тому +87

      LOL..
      I missread this as if he said he loved you and then walked away with your then girlfriend.

    • @dylanalarcon2682
      @dylanalarcon2682 2 роки тому +7

      @@standinsilence ME TOO hahaha

    • @jodisan4002
      @jodisan4002 Рік тому

      bro shut up

    • @W7RSON
      @W7RSON Рік тому +2

      @@standinsilence Same

  • @Spike294
    @Spike294 10 років тому +774

    Puts the lights out...Typical Rivers. "Oops, I'm sorry..."

  • @mcbillygoat2413
    @mcbillygoat2413 6 років тому +813

    Rivers Cuomo is the ultimate David Lynch character.

    • @finlaystanley8910
      @finlaystanley8910 5 років тому +23

      mcbillygoat ! I actually thought he was in Mullholland Drive at first

    • @crispwhite9068
      @crispwhite9068 4 роки тому +2

      Just got into Weezer, I've heard of David Lynch. Explain please.

    • @yaboyMAP
      @yaboyMAP 3 роки тому +16

      crispwhite introverted, enigmatic, dark under the surface.

    • @biggusdickus1689
      @biggusdickus1689 3 роки тому +4

      @@crispwhite9068 It's just the vibe he gives off. Watch Mulholland Drive you'll probably get what they mean. Blue Velvet is also great and so is Eraserhead if you like some weird shit

    • @danielplainview2584
      @danielplainview2584 3 роки тому +3

      Ehhhh more Wes Anderson than David Lynch

  • @CleanFamilyVideos
    @CleanFamilyVideos 8 років тому +2649

    "Thats no average student... and thats no average song." Well you got the first part at least.

    • @l4nes
      @l4nes 7 років тому +10

      NyloSnake what is your picture, and what is my picture

    • @4NEhorns
      @4NEhorns 6 років тому +255

      You're right, Beverly Hills isn't average at all
      its garbage

    • @overthebar
      @overthebar 6 років тому +116

      it's top 5 worst weezer songs, and it's still better than a lot of whole pop albums

    • @judplays126
      @judplays126 6 років тому +11

      pike not a top 5 weezer song

    • @judplays126
      @judplays126 6 років тому +10

      pike ffs all the songs on blue album and pinkerton are there top 20 songs

  • @aimannorzahariwod
    @aimannorzahariwod 11 років тому +557

    The way he walks around campus... fucking amazing! such a humble spirit. I share his awkwardness as well

  • @loganbass9969
    @loganbass9969 3 роки тому +412

    Celibacy pledge going to college as a literal rock star? Rivers really is a class act.

    • @charlesmaximus9161
      @charlesmaximus9161 Рік тому +36

      True, but he was already in his late thirties by then. I’m 40 and I don’t think I would have been taking advantage of that had I been in his shoes, not at that age.

    • @BeastCake1349
      @BeastCake1349 Рік тому +1

      He was just tired of having sex all the time. The song tired of sex from Pinkerton explains everything.

    • @alexgonzalez8954
      @alexgonzalez8954 Рік тому +6

      ​@@charlesmaximus9161 id dabble. Lol

    • @dukenukem69
      @dukenukem69 7 місяців тому

      ​@@alexgonzalez8954you'd be plowing all the freshman

    • @martydub8698
      @martydub8698 3 місяці тому +2

      bro has never listened to pinkerton

  • @JebusMatoi
    @JebusMatoi 3 роки тому +90

    I admit when this song came out in 2005, I was 14 and had barely dipped my toes into 90s bands so I had no clue who Weezer was and what's worse is I thought Beverly Hills was their first hit. Shows how much I knew back then.

  • @TiodaniPKM
    @TiodaniPKM 8 років тому +660

    And then, some time later... Raditute happened

    • @pottingsoil
      @pottingsoil 5 років тому +10

      shhhh...

    • @shamlomurad516
      @shamlomurad516 5 років тому +56

      @@pottingsoil I CANT STOP PARTYING PARTYING I CANT STOP PARTYING PARTYING
      I GOTTA HAVE CONTROL I GOTTA HAVE THE BEAT I GOTTA HAVE ALOT OF PRETTY GIRLS AROUND ME

    • @ratralfiofanov8386
      @ratralfiofanov8386 5 років тому +44

      @@shamlomurad516 OKAY BITCH, IT'S WEEZER AND IT'S WEEZY

    • @lezzei
      @lezzei 4 роки тому +20

      *I'M YOUR DADDY*

    • @CalebRazzleberry
      @CalebRazzleberry 3 роки тому +5

      Midlife crisis

  • @georgemuse
    @georgemuse 13 років тому +319

    He is the greatest man that ever lived

  • @hishamhilal8332
    @hishamhilal8332 9 місяців тому +55

    I discovered Weezer through memes (I'm young don't shoot me) but the more I dug about the more of a fan I became of their music and origin story. Rivers is an icon and I am a fan of him personally for everything he accomplished.

    • @jjoshi4858
      @jjoshi4858 6 місяців тому +2

      Same for me, too. I was 11 when I first listened to Beverly Hills, but the memes got me into learning more about the band and now Pinkerton is my favorite album of all time.

  • @BlueBombette
    @BlueBombette 7 років тому +180

    aw rivers is so adorable

  • @aerocharmify
    @aerocharmify 14 років тому +66

    i love weezer and rivers. i love how he's such a rock star on stage, yet he's so nerdy, shy and awkward in person. makes him that much more attractive! all the best of luck to his wife and their kid. she is one very lucky girl! (:

  • @dr.faigush1835
    @dr.faigush1835 7 років тому +181

    What a handsome and humble guy...

  • @mowbster31
    @mowbster31 15 років тому +15

    Pinkerton is the shit. 12 years of total love for it. So underrated

  • @SheridanODonnell
    @SheridanODonnell 14 років тому +141

    This is such a random comment. It's midnight and I'm strumming my guitar as I write this, but I have to say, Rivers Cuomo is my hero. I named my new guitar (PRS) 'Ace' after him. He inspired me to not only make music, but he taught me to enjoy it. You're the man, Rivers.

  • @psychoboo13
    @psychoboo13 12 років тому +148

    I remember when I went to UCONN in the 80s, there were a few kids who would walk around on campus sometimes, just talking. One of them really stuck with me, he was a skinny guy who walked hunched, in a shy manner. Turns out, that was Rivers Cuomo.

  • @mhbackman
    @mhbackman 5 років тому +19

    That's Dan Harris doing the voiceover work. Years later he interviewed Rivers about mindfulness and meditation for ABC. Very much worth a watch!

  • @Lastotakucearense3
    @Lastotakucearense3 Рік тому +8

    I like River's I think it's never too late to learn and graduate even if you're a vocalist in a band

  • @imnotcj
    @imnotcj 13 років тому +30

    I love his awkwardness. It makes him the coolest man alive.

  • @notalleyna
    @notalleyna Рік тому +26

    hes an amazing artist and such a wholesome person i love him

  • @onetwothreefour162
    @onetwothreefour162 3 роки тому +60

    Ah yes, 2006, before the internet became as crazy as it is and celebrities could live just a bit more peacefully among us regulars. Those students were so lucky!

  • @Lewis---
    @Lewis--- 14 років тому +570

    This is a perfect situation for him, i mean there is no one else that could pull this off. He could live on an island in the sun, and live the good life across the sea, but instead he chooses to study here, and even be celibate! Guess he is tired of sex.

    • @AmigoWonka
      @AmigoWonka 6 років тому +30

      What's the deal, with my brain?

    • @Byrneze
      @Byrneze 5 років тому +11

      Lewis Hay fuck you dude too many song references 😂😂😂

    • @strawberrypancake2866
      @strawberrypancake2866 3 роки тому +4

      @@AmigoWonka why am i so obviously insane

    • @sneetsnart44
      @sneetsnart44 3 роки тому +11

      IM CRYING MY BRAIN HURTS FROM THESE SONG REFERENCES

    • @retrocysper3709
      @retrocysper3709 3 роки тому +1

      He could also Blast Off! In the garage.

  • @nitaigauranga3849
    @nitaigauranga3849 5 років тому +166

    I still love you Kurt

  • @GMasis001
    @GMasis001 11 років тому +129

    i wish i could meet him. I just discovered weezer and idk, i feel like i can relate to him... he seems so humble that maybe he will actually be grateful when i tell him how amazing he is...

    • @aliveslice
      @aliveslice 3 роки тому +20

      Well I'm sure you've Across the sea by now.
      It's been 8 years...

    • @wieukk
      @wieukk Рік тому +9

      Have you met him yet it's been 9 years

    • @SomeKiddo
      @SomeKiddo 4 місяці тому +1

      Have you met him yet it’s been 11 years

  • @grapespace
    @grapespace 8 років тому +105

    What an awesome dude.

  • @inonze7418
    @inonze7418 Рік тому +17

    Rivers is the definition of a legend.

  • @brentedisonchristian
    @brentedisonchristian 6 років тому +65

    Ummm, so where's the actual interview?

  • @WC-jd8rn
    @WC-jd8rn 3 роки тому +76

    I like the idea of Rivers panicking during an oral presentation lol same dude who plays sold out stadiums

  • @nicolesmorejon1410
    @nicolesmorejon1410 3 роки тому +60

    “oops I’m sorry” is so cute

    • @fam0uslastw0rds37
      @fam0uslastw0rds37 3 роки тому +1

      is your profile picture michael cera

    • @drisyw
      @drisyw 2 роки тому +1

      @@fam0uslastw0rds37 PLS 💀

  • @risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302

    "Who's your dorm roommate, son?"
    "Oh, it's just Rivers Cuomo."

  • @clichehuman5801
    @clichehuman5801 9 років тому +615

    HES SO CUTE

  • @marianagzz3291
    @marianagzz3291 6 років тому +139

    2:13 never something more cute than this

  • @MyTimelord11
    @MyTimelord11 8 років тому +93

    I came here to figure out if I was pronouncing his last name correctly xD

  • @1991stacy
    @1991stacy 12 років тому +16

    What a strange interview.

  • @beefeater2682
    @beefeater2682 2 роки тому +8

    I like rivers so much, he makes me feel less alone!

  • @therobotdevil2284
    @therobotdevil2284 4 роки тому +39

    What is the awkwardest body of water? Rivers. Rivers Cuomo.

  • @jjmah7
    @jjmah7 3 роки тому +17

    Beverly Hills - probably the worst possible representation of Weezer music lol

  • @jamrush123
    @jamrush123 13 років тому +5

    I love rivers. That's why I love music. Music describes us, here he is a very shy and (somewhat lonely guy) and i think we could all relate to that. It lets us express ourselves & be who we want to be.:)

  • @kianpettersen2400
    @kianpettersen2400 3 роки тому +11

    legend has it he is still attendig harvard to this day

  • @DraXgonProductions
    @DraXgonProductions 13 років тому +17

    the way he talks reminds me of Garth from Wayne's World

  • @evee.b.6348
    @evee.b.6348 9 років тому +7

    No hay nada en él que no me parezca lindo

  • @JillianDominique
    @JillianDominique 11 років тому +10

    HE'S SO AWKWARD
    WE ARE PERFECT

  • @jenniferwebb677
    @jenniferwebb677 11 місяців тому +6

    Seems like a cool guy, and message never given up no matter how old you are, while following your dreams. ♥️ I have been in and out of school many times like him. I know how he feels.

  • @sonicgamer420
    @sonicgamer420 3 роки тому +65

    Im not gay but rivers kinda be lookin cute here

  • @ericbryan113
    @ericbryan113 11 років тому +54

    Did you know he has a net worth of $30 MILLION?!

    • @sizzoro1818
      @sizzoro1818 5 років тому +7

      Eric Bryan not really surprised he does, he’s pretty famous

    • @Bob_Lob_Law
      @Bob_Lob_Law 3 роки тому +1

      Doesn't really matter lol. Anyone can hit it big these days. 30 million is a good amount, but far greater wealth exists.

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it 13 років тому +5

    James Franco will be attending the same university as I am and even though he seems cool, I'd be so excited if there was a chance of bumping into Rivers....in my dorm! He's seems so sweet. I also saw Weezer perform recently and Rivers is so adorably awkward but quite silly on stage. They are still great live and played so many of their old goodies.

    • @mikecantreed
      @mikecantreed 10 місяців тому

      I’m sure this will go well for him!

    • @SmartVandelay
      @SmartVandelay 4 місяці тому

      This aged terribly.

  • @redfirecracker3
    @redfirecracker3 14 років тому +2

    does anyone know where to find the rest of this?!

  • @andrew49247
    @andrew49247 15 років тому +5

    If you get accepted and can't afford to attend Harvard (as well as the other top Ivies, like Yale and, more than the others, Princeton) will generally pay as much as is needed.

  • @americuhh
    @americuhh 12 років тому +22

    hes the greatest man that ever lived(:

    • @link12345
      @link12345 3 роки тому +2

      Great song imo I loved red ngl

  • @RobotsWithShotguns
    @RobotsWithShotguns 11 років тому

    Perfect situation. Not sure if video version or album be there.

  • @knarisa
    @knarisa 14 років тому

    is the whole interview up here somewhere?

  • @trollisourbriteeggs6282
    @trollisourbriteeggs6282 Рік тому +3

    i'm in love with 90s-2000s rivers, send help pls

    • @onlyindreams.s
      @onlyindreams.s Рік тому +1

      i think about him every day.. 🤭

    • @hummussock
      @hummussock 3 місяці тому +1

      @@onlyindreams.she’s adorable

    • @onlyindreams.s
      @onlyindreams.s 3 місяці тому

      @@hummussock 🫡 helpp i can't believe i posted this comment 1 year ago TIME FLIES 😭

    • @hummussock
      @hummussock 3 місяці тому +1

      @@onlyindreams.s hahahah (I’m now having a crisis frfr)

  • @KevinLuper99
    @KevinLuper99 7 років тому +33

    He is so cute-

  • @tommykl
    @tommykl 9 років тому +24

    My personal opinion (not at all objective): Blue>Pinkerton>Maladroit>Green>Make Believe>Hurley>Red>>>>>>>>>>Raditude
    I'll have to wait a while to fit EWBAITE in there somewhere.

    • @stephenboyd8093
      @stephenboyd8093 9 років тому +4

      If it wasn't for If You're Wondering If I Want You To, Raditude would be in my top ten worst albums ever.

    • @rambles2727
      @rambles2727 7 років тому +1

      so were do you put ewbaite

    • @dave790
      @dave790 6 років тому +1

      Maladroit is definitely top 3, good choice! I think Make Believe, especially the second half, is just awful though. A fraction ahead of Rad.

    • @wvvw4036
      @wvvw4036 6 років тому

      tommykl EWBAITE ranks low, for sure.

    • @KappaTea
      @KappaTea 6 років тому +1

      but EWBAITE is really fucking good

  • @-ciaragrace-
    @-ciaragrace- 10 місяців тому +1

    i love how they put this on abc news

  • @blubberfart
    @blubberfart 3 роки тому +5

    rivers is an awkward beautiful being and i respect that

  • @626rukus
    @626rukus 10 років тому +3

    Song at 1:40 Perfect Situation

  • @KoolThing14
    @KoolThing14 12 років тому +10

    The ending was hilarious.

  • @TheFlyingEpergne
    @TheFlyingEpergne 3 роки тому +4

    why does this feel like an interview by the onion

  • @97Busch
    @97Busch 15 років тому

    Very cool, wish it was the whole segment.

  • @kellymcphaul2793
    @kellymcphaul2793 3 роки тому

    Definitely wrote an essay about this in high school.

  • @ficklefartrecordsco3451
    @ficklefartrecordsco3451 Рік тому +2

    I love rivers cumo

  • @sheogoraththemad
    @sheogoraththemad 11 років тому +1

    can someone tell me the name of the song at 1:37 ?

    • @highskyism
      @highskyism 6 років тому

      D. D. Perfect Situation..

  • @7muffins
    @7muffins 8 років тому +6

    I love this guy!

  • @pathkeepers
    @pathkeepers 3 роки тому +1

    “I’m old” - finishes glass of milk

  • @DrPepper4me15
    @DrPepper4me15 12 років тому

    Whats the song at 1:40?

  • @nphilly87
    @nphilly87 13 років тому +1

    whats the song at 1:38?

  • @HydesBadAssChickFan
    @HydesBadAssChickFan 14 років тому +3

    I'm so crazy for him, it hurts!

  • @WrongDog1st
    @WrongDog1st 12 років тому +20

    Really cool man. lol i wonder how many "college flings" he had. cant be a rockstar at a campus without getting intimate with the ladies

    • @benjaminordaz1643
      @benjaminordaz1643 6 років тому +28

      Preston Shealy i know this is old, but do you know what celibacy means??

    • @AmigoWonka
      @AmigoWonka 6 років тому +12

      I think maybe he meant as in before his vow of celibacy. During his period at Harvard, Rivers did have some sexual tendencies, and he wrote them down in Pinkerton

  • @margaretriley9146
    @margaretriley9146 2 роки тому +1

    Rivers, Congratulations on finishing your degree..!! Hope to see you at Boston Calling next month..!!
    🎉🎶😊🎶🎉

  • @bennyandjoon121691
    @bennyandjoon121691 14 років тому +2

    What does the woman say at the very end when he is asked about his vow of celibacy?

  • @spandytube
    @spandytube 10 років тому

    "Hurley" is actually really good. Red, Raditude, Make Believe are all so-so.

  • @TaekoBored
    @TaekoBored 12 років тому +2

    I can't believe he went to Harvard, my city is around the corner from it. He's awesome ^_^

  • @8448BADMAN
    @8448BADMAN 15 років тому

    at 1:38 wats da name of that song

  • @theVanandJackshow
    @theVanandJackshow 10 років тому +3

    perfect situation

  • @mango305
    @mango305 Рік тому +2

    he just like me fr

  • @Clayford27
    @Clayford27 15 років тому

    Aww very cool news segment. Rivers is amazing. :o) Thanks for posting!

  • @MrFrenchdog
    @MrFrenchdog 13 років тому

    @ivan93203 Agreed.

  • @DemarcusQ
    @DemarcusQ 2 роки тому +1

    The quietest have a lot to say
    The loudest say whatever everyone else says

  • @firebird234569
    @firebird234569 12 років тому

    yeah, those too, man he makes beautiful music

  • @mikederusha1183
    @mikederusha1183 11 років тому +1

    I went to see Weezer in San Diego when they opened for No Doubt. As soon as Weezer finished , we left out to the tour busses. Never mind No Doubt. I didn't get to meet Rivers. But I got autograpghs from Brian and Pat. Ohh.. AndPetey X from Rocket from the Crypt was back there too!

  • @Javier23gol
    @Javier23gol 4 роки тому

    “Trading pop hooks for books” nice

  • @DJSoyBoy
    @DJSoyBoy 11 років тому

    1:43, I believe he's playing the "superfriend" reprise from songs from the black hole

  • @mustardpuddle
    @mustardpuddle 3 роки тому +1

    He’s such a humble guy, I love him so much

  • @DoorsAreSecured
    @DoorsAreSecured 14 років тому +3

    I laughed out loud at the end. What a guy!

  • @Bigsquatch_ky
    @Bigsquatch_ky 11 років тому

    Now at least.
    Pinkerton though...perfection.

  • @thegay
    @thegay 5 років тому

    the transition between make believe and red

  • @TaekoBored
    @TaekoBored 12 років тому +1

    I want to meet him!

  • @JDuBTheAntiHero
    @JDuBTheAntiHero 14 років тому

    Right you are, Lad.
    Was just throwing in my two cents.

  • @mark9241
    @mark9241 13 років тому

    His video with B.O.B. was very very nice!

  • @GLamoRousCooKie
    @GLamoRousCooKie 6 місяців тому

    He's the greatest INTP representation that ever happened to INTPs.

  • @FateMan22
    @FateMan22 11 років тому

    @blushingambition11 basically.

  • @mebe
    @mebe 15 років тому

    respect to the interviewer. good taste.

  • @Kingddd333
    @Kingddd333 12 років тому

    Pink Triangle, Mikel and Carli, Susanne, and more.

  • @animalkindness
    @animalkindness 13 років тому +4

    Aww hes cute, LOVE HIM!

  • @manicfoot
    @manicfoot 15 років тому +1

    Such a gentle soul :)

  • @JokerTheSLaughter
    @JokerTheSLaughter 13 років тому

    @senorjiveturkey Perfect Situation that's my favorite Weezer music vid ;D