I remember being 19 and out on the lake with my friends listening to this song,this is still so magical 21 years later,miss those days not a care in the world
Hi Corrine i feel you i was 17 at the time this classic came out! Hot summer days and beautiful cool jewelled evenings chilling drinking with friends in Liverpool UK 🍻🍺🍸🍹🍾🍷🥃☀️😎👌✌.
...tan acertado!...y fue hace menos de treinta años...había violencia, tecnología, tristeza pero como que algunos valores y sueños se quedaron en ese tiempo...es muy raro y conmovedor...
Wow... the nostalgia!!! I was a kid in the 80's and a teen in the 90's and wouldn't have it any other way!! If this doesn't prove that UA-cam is in fact a time machine, i don't know what does!!
Almost everyone says that about when they were born, which proves when you're younger you perceive things through rose-tinted spectacles (not a bad thing).
I hold this up as the best song of the 90s. Got the classic beautiful hip hop chorus of the likes of 'Ready or Not' or 'Ms Jackson' , the vocal harmonies of a 'C U Whem You Get There', the world weary stoner verses of an early Eels/Weezer track and some awesome grunge guitar distortion. It's a 90s nostalgia goldmine.
@@davenotdoug8394 Love this track and the lyrics but Pulp's Common People is the standout track of the 90s for me. It just drips irony and sarcasm. To non-UK watchers - search out the full version with the 'Like a dog lying in a corner' verse - which is missing from the video edit.
The sad thing about this song, it marked the end of 1995- 1997 in the UK (the last golden age), end of uni and there's something nostalgic but melancholic about the tune at the same time.
I loved this when it first came out and I'm now 61 and getting tickets to the next Bran Van concert....oh ya...still rockin'...I got the fever for the flavour...down to Venice again. Ya right.
You aren't aloud to put sellotape over the cassette and wait for a good song to come on the radio to record it ! If Taylor Swift was to heat about this 🙆♀️
A soundtrack to one of the best times of my life. The mix, the lyrics, the sound, the "ooooos" from Jayne & Kim and the kick ass notes from Sara. Give a us a ring, ding, ding. I'm back there with my friends and this song and I did nothing that day, absolutely bupkis. Magic. Thanks Stereo Mike.
Hi my name is stereo Mike Yeah, we got free tickets to the Bran Van concert Happening this Monday night at the Pacific Coliseum You can all call in if you want to answer a couple of questions, mainly, what is Todd's favorite cheese? Ah, Jackie just called in and said it was a type of Rockford, whatever that is Give us a ring-a-ding-ding, it's a beautiful day Yeah Todd, this is Liquid ring-a-ding-dinging I want those free Bran Van tickets man What do you think? Todd? (He's alive Mike, alive, Todd) I woke up again this morning with the sun in my eyes When Mike came over with a script surprise A mafioso story with a twist A To Wong Fu-Julie Newmar Hitch "Get your ass out of bed" he said, "I'll explain it on the way" But we did nothing, absolutely nothing that day And I say, what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six? I got the fever for the flavour The payback will be later But still I need a fix And the girls on the bus kept laughing at us As we rode on the 10 down to Venice again Blaring out the g-funk sipping on juice and gin Just me and a friend feeling kind of groovy, workin' on a movie (yeah, right) But we did nothing, absolutely buttkiss that day And I'll say, what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six? (With my mind on my money and my money on my beer, beer) I know that life is for the taking So I better wise up and take it quick (yeah, one more time at Trader Vic's) Well some men there wanted to hurt us And other men said we weren't worth the fuss You could catch 'em all bitching by the bar Above the fine line between the rich and the poor Then Mike turned to me and said "what you think we got done son?" We had the conclusion and I guess that's something So I ask you what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six? I got the fever for the nectar, the payback will be later Still I need a fix Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A.L.A Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A.L.A Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A So I ask you what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six? (He's alive Mike, alive) L.A., L.A.
Coming from Los Angeles, I felt proud of the song in a funny way. Later on after buying the album, I realized how unique Bran Van 3000 are. The Forest may be my favorite song from them off the same album
Not sure how many people will recognize Atrak. The prodigy DMC World Champ DJ that ended up being Kanye's dj at the intro of the song. TBH it was really unexpected to see him in this. Had no clue. Just jamming out to some 90's alt rock playlist.
I bet this song truly captured the essence of life for those who went to LA back in those days so they could pursue an acting or writing career only to spend time doing buttkiss those days then ginned out at Trader Vic's.
I remember when my mom drove to school and in 98.5 FM in Mexico every morning put this greate song, every day I close my eyes and I remember this greate feeling.
here my little story for you I had only came across this song last night loved it right away but the funny thing is I want to travel from New Zealand to USA to go to L.A just to drink as I happen to be 26 currently
Man been trying to get the name of this song for years since hearing in the actual year 2000 - forgot to save or screenshot it by then when once I came across It but randomly comes up as UA-cam recommendation….. phewww 😮 I can finally sleep tonight.
Great song, but it's too bad that Bran Van doesn't acknowledge the actual singer of the chorus, Stéphane Moraille. She's not featured in the video, not was she included for their tour. Sad.
1. I love this song, from the first moment 2. It has one of the best chorus that I've ever heard ("What the hell am I doing...") 3. In this video, they are so cool and 4. I came back to watch this video after a few years, and after all these years, I'm still completely in love with the blond girl.
2024 anyone? ( who's still drinking...(lol)
Crip
Yes i do!
Sober like I never been but still listening
Portugal here. 👍
still trying 2 find the exit..
I remember being 19 and out on the lake with my friends listening to this song,this is still so magical 21 years later,miss those days not a care in the world
Wish that I was one of the friends who was with you at the lake. I know and love the feeling that you describe.
Yeah same here, summer in Dublin Ireland. Down on the beach with my friends listening to this. Aaaaahhhh love it
Hi Corrine i feel you i was 17 at the time this classic came out!
Hot summer days and beautiful cool jewelled evenings chilling drinking with friends in Liverpool UK 🍻🍺🍸🍹🍾🍷🥃☀️😎👌✌.
So do I
Im 20 and im glad to have this song
Lost my best friend on August 1, 2022 and I play this and immediately thought of him. I miss you Vince.
...lo siento mucho ☹️
me too.
It's like... we would lived in another world that's not coming back. Thank you life for making me live my adolescence in the 90's.
...tan acertado!...y fue hace menos de treinta años...había violencia, tecnología, tristeza pero como que algunos valores y sueños se quedaron en ese tiempo...es muy raro y conmovedor...
WHAT THE... I cannot believe I forgot about this song for years and here I am back at it almost crying!!!
Glad you found it again 😄
i found this randomly on spotify and i'm in love forgetting the 90s one hit wonder alongside tubthumping and i'm too sexy for my shirt
This song still holds up 25+yrs later! Been blessed to be rocking this for 25+yrs! 🙏🙏🙏
Wow... the nostalgia!!! I was a kid in the 80's and a teen in the 90's and wouldn't have it any other way!! If this doesn't prove that UA-cam is in fact a time machine, i don't know what does!!
You are right. also the music....and also the wine. all three together then.......
This song has something special
its melanchonic
back in 90's everything felt right and real..blessed to be young then ...
+NANI SORE ღ so true. Wonderful times
True that! Kids these days... there's no soul in it no more
young buck
Nani Sore ღ no the 00s were terrible, after 2001 the mood just changed completely.
ΟριγιναλΦακεισμ1/OriginalFakeism1 truth
I am so glad I was a teen in the 90's. Best years, best music, best clothes, best hairstyles.
It truly was a special time man, we had the best of everything for sure. I miss it.
Almost everyone says that about when they were born, which proves when you're younger you perceive things through rose-tinted spectacles (not a bad thing).
Almost right - but the 80's were still better;)
And a lot of more natural than today !! ❤
@@Blinkoflove76 and less natural than the decades before it. the cycle continues
I’m so happy that I grew up in the 90’s. Best decade for music for sure. This song is still a jam 25 yrs later.
nah this song sucks
Was there then and still here today at 65yrs. Happy New Year Bran Van 3000, 2023!❤❤❤
We had it best!
@@claireellis8242 Indeed we did.
The greatest most heartbreaking 90s nostaligia tune
I hold this up as the best song of the 90s. Got the classic beautiful hip hop chorus of the likes of 'Ready or Not' or 'Ms Jackson' , the vocal harmonies of a 'C U Whem You Get There', the world weary stoner verses of an early Eels/Weezer track and some awesome grunge guitar distortion.
It's a 90s nostalgia goldmine.
I never even heard this song til this year, and I still get super nostalgic listening to it
Maybe not the best, considering that the UK had some very, very good bands of that era (Blur, Oasis, Pulp etc), but certainly worth listening to.
@@davenotdoug8394 Love this track and the lyrics but Pulp's Common People is the standout track of the 90s for me. It just drips irony and sarcasm. To non-UK watchers - search out the full version with the 'Like a dog lying in a corner' verse - which is missing from the video edit.
@@Veyron1967Yup... ^THIS^
But I frikkin love this just as much... 😊
The sad thing about this song, it marked the end of 1995- 1997 in the UK (the last golden age), end of uni and there's something nostalgic but melancholic about the tune at the same time.
ONE OF THE BEST '90s SONGS, J'ADORE, OH OUI!
yeah, the songs underrated tbh mate
Montréal Baby all the way in the summer time
A great Canadian band out of Montreal, such a great music city!!!
This whole album was the soundtrack to my senior year of high school. So many amazing memories and this song just hits all the feels❤
I loved this when it first came out and I'm now 61 and getting tickets to the next Bran Van concert....oh ya...still rockin'...I got the fever for the flavour...down to Venice again. Ya right.
45 and feel the same way!!!
Beverlee Ann too sad they never came to switzerland so far.
Hang on as long as you can because life won't get better!
"Feeling kinda grovy workin on a movie. Yeah right!" Classic. Just love the lyrics and the production.
Sums a big bad world, where ego and greed allways come into,amazing song very impressed.
the 90's is calling me back
I remember my sister had this song recorded off the radio with a cassette and we played it for months in 1997
You aren't aloud to put sellotape over the cassette and wait for a good song to come on the radio to record it ! If Taylor Swift was to heat about this 🙆♀️
Year I was born lol
One of the most beautiful and original videos ever...
This song Is mágic, when i listen it i feel like im in a dream
Flamin' brilliant. Top tune.
Reminds me of my son Mike in Shanghai. Miss him so much.
I remember this song with my belated Sister Jody and Belated ex Finace............my circle. Rest in peace my people.
still Drinking in LA 20 years on Today! happy anniversary Di Salvio !!
This is just one of those songs. Just fooking brillaint. End off.
Glee was one of the best albums to come out of this era.
no relation to the tv musical of the same name on fox
Has to be the best summer song that year
This is a treasure for me. Great song, nice memories...
I can honestly say I was drinking in LA at 26 years old! Love from the UK 🇬🇧
First heard this track in the UK at 22-ish, but never drinking in LA or anywhere! 😉👍
#teetotal
This band deserved to be bigger than they were. All their albums have been fantastic. Where are they now in 2023?
A soundtrack to one of the best times of my life. The mix, the lyrics, the sound, the "ooooos" from Jayne & Kim and the kick ass notes from Sara. Give a us a ring, ding, ding. I'm back there with my friends and this song and I did nothing that day, absolutely bupkis. Magic. Thanks Stereo Mike.
Hi my name is stereo Mike
Yeah, we got free tickets to the Bran Van concert
Happening this Monday night at the Pacific Coliseum
You can all call in if you want to answer a couple of questions, mainly, what is Todd's favorite cheese?
Ah, Jackie just called in and said it was a type of Rockford, whatever that is
Give us a ring-a-ding-ding, it's a beautiful day
Yeah Todd, this is Liquid ring-a-ding-dinging
I want those free Bran Van tickets man
What do you think? Todd? (He's alive Mike, alive, Todd)
I woke up again this morning with the sun in my eyes
When Mike came over with a script surprise
A mafioso story with a twist
A To Wong Fu-Julie Newmar Hitch
"Get your ass out of bed" he said, "I'll explain it on the way"
But we did nothing, absolutely nothing that day
And I say, what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
I got the fever for the flavour
The payback will be later
But still I need a fix
And the girls on the bus kept laughing at us
As we rode on the 10 down to Venice again
Blaring out the g-funk sipping on juice and gin
Just me and a friend feeling kind of groovy, workin' on a movie (yeah, right)
But we did nothing, absolutely buttkiss that day
And I'll say, what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
(With my mind on my money and my money on my beer, beer)
I know that life is for the taking
So I better wise up and take it quick (yeah, one more time at Trader Vic's)
Well some men there wanted to hurt us
And other men said we weren't worth the fuss
You could catch 'em all bitching by the bar
Above the fine line between the rich and the poor
Then Mike turned to me and said "what you think we got done son?"
We had the conclusion and I guess that's something
So I ask you what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
I got the fever for the nectar, the payback will be later
Still I need a fix
Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A.L.A
Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A.L.A
Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A
So I ask you what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
(He's alive Mike, alive)
L.A., L.A.
I was a teen in the 80's and I deeply appreciate this song, fantastic piece of musical art production. Good music never gets old.
I was a teen in the 60's.......and do i like this song....yeah you can bet i do!
Gosh I’m so happy hearing this song again
This song is incredible.
brings me back to summer 97.
Incredible song. I miss the 90’s and the shiniest biggest songs be written all the time. 🤟🏻
At LAX, sitting in the 1st class lounge. This had to be played. One love people X
Coming from Los Angeles, I felt proud of the song in a funny way. Later on after buying the album, I realized how unique Bran Van 3000 are. The Forest may be my favorite song from them off the same album
They are a Canadian band, I am Canadian but have really good friends that moved to LA. This song reminds of many times I spent with them.
Its actually about longueuil.
BEST OF '90!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh to be alive back then. i don't think i had a care in the world. college... i'll never get those years back.
Now hurry up and settle down and get ready to die. lol I know how you feel friend. we're probably not even old, sure feels it though
All we can do now is DIE!
amen tat bra
hi this is stereo mike
Just realized I was singing:
"What the hell am I doing drinking in a lake"
..for the last 20 years.
Eso denota que eres alguien genial, y punto.
Me ..reading all the comments ..it gets very nostalgic!
Hello to all you fellow time travellers living in 1999 again
I f-ing love this song.
So many 90s vids are tripped out for no reason ;) haha.. I love it
Maybe because xtc was damn fricking good in the 90's.... I miss the 90's 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
1 of my favorites everrrr.
Foresters pub in Egham UK playing this and others.......memories
Not sure how many people will recognize Atrak. The prodigy DMC World Champ DJ that ended up being Kanye's dj at the intro of the song. TBH it was really unexpected to see him in this. Had no clue. Just jamming out to some 90's alt rock playlist.
For the life of me I do not know why this track did not get bigger.
It did. Doesn’t take views.. this song brought me up so many times.. and did again today.. our view on what is “big” can be skewed..
Basically the whole “glee” album kicked ass.
Canadian band. It was a bit hit in Canada and the UK in the late 90s, but Canadian bands often struggle to break singles in the US.
@@MusicVersa remember Sum 41? at least he that dude got Avril Lavigne, definitely the silver lining of being a washed up one hit wonder
@@joedarrow5422 Sum 41 were also not a one-hit wonder in Canada - they were big here for the better part of a decade.
I didn't know I'd been looking for this until I stumbled on it....
I miss the fashion and hair styles of the 90s, we didnt need to move on from there...
so I woke up this morning w/the 'hook' stuck in my mind. Ugh! It took me all night to find this song!
one of the best song ever
I bet this song truly captured the essence of life for those who went to LA back in those days so they could pursue an acting or writing career only to spend time doing buttkiss those days then ginned out at Trader Vic's.
i was just a teenager when it came out....oh the nostalgia!
I remember when my mom drove to school and in 98.5 FM in Mexico every morning put this greate song, every day I close my eyes and I remember this greate feeling.
i miss my youth!!
After a few beers i always play this song ❤whats that say ❤
🥰 c' la meilleur 🎉
2024 and i still love this.
God been drinking N 43got how Pukka a tune this is...💯🍻🥃🥃
Love this song ❤️⭐
Absolut 100% lika bra då som nu. Jag är 56år nu. ❤ till Er som förtjänar det
I play this all the time haha SO good still!
Young A-Track at the beginning, so talented even at this young age!
Jean-Simon Gauthier no way is it really? Dope
WHOA for real
Wow.. he was 14 yrs old at the time.
Still absolutely love this 💯👌🏻🤌✅
Montréal baby!
I was in 8th grade when this song came out. I had no idea that the lady in the viking helmet would shape my taste in women for the next 20 years.
love this song
Sitting in a bar when l first heard this, fuk me where does the time go? Miss you, bro, should have stuck around....
One of my favorite records is the transparent pink "drinking in LA" by BV3K.
omfg the memories!
That singer's cheekbones are so gorgeous.
great song, great voice _ doing drinking in L.A.
En Mexico en 1998 pasaba mucho ese video en MTV en la madrugada, despues sonaba
LEN - MY SUNSHINE. Recorde mis 16 años........
Montreal in tha House !!
Props to 101.7 WFNX in Boston for putting me onto this song back in the day. #RIP
Flashpoint922 FACT!!!! such a special little station. I worked there briefly towards the end.
here my little story for you I had only came across this song last night loved it right away but the funny thing is I want to travel from New Zealand to USA to go to L.A just to drink as I happen to be 26 currently
Dirty south in thy mouth...
Glee and discosis best times of my life,even if no one else got it 😉
Flashback bitching track from the 90's
Give us a ring ding ding ding,its a beatiful day! 🤪
I have a prophecy, this song is going to be popular again in 2026.
Great Nostalgia
We used to truly be the same. 99 forever.
Still sounds awesome like it did back in the day🤘
Any chance you could re-upload this in the correct *ASPECT RATIO* ?? Please, thanks!!
What a Tune
To be a teenager of the 90s......
Man been trying to get the name of this song for years since hearing in the actual year 2000 - forgot to save or screenshot it by then when once I came across It but randomly comes up as UA-cam recommendation….. phewww 😮 I can finally sleep tonight.
Great song, but it's too bad that Bran Van doesn't acknowledge the actual singer of the chorus,
Stéphane Moraille. She's not featured in the video, not was she included for their tour. Sad.
90'ssssss!!!!
First listen to this when i was going Hang gliding great song
apparently the song was originally "what the hell am I doing drinking in Longeuil"
1. I love this song, from the first moment
2. It has one of the best chorus that I've ever heard ("What the hell am I doing...")
3. In this video, they are so cool
and 4. I came back to watch this video after a few years, and after all these years, I'm still completely in love with the blond girl.
stupenda!