Icon was #1 for 15 WEEKS & SOLD 40 million Records…Then He Was ERASED from Music

Icon was #1 for 15 WEEKS & SOLD 40 million Records…Then He Was ERASED from Music | Professor Of Rock

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Жыл бұрын

Coming up, a song that has received a lot of hate… Many don’t want to admit that they know every lyric… In fact, I would say if you’re a Gen-Xer and you claim not to know every word to this massive #1 hit you’re a big fat liar… I'm talking about Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice. I present to you an exclusive interview, with maybe the greatest Bottled Lightning story of them all. For about a year Robert Van Winkle, AKA Vanilla Ice was the biggest star on the planet. He was at #1 for 15 weeks, Madonna wanted to date him, he had the first rap #1, and then overnight he was cast off. He ripped off Queen and David Bowie’s Under Pressure- the beat and bass line. Then he got caught in some tales from his past and he was done. Many were livid that he ripped off the song and didn’t pay out royalties at first, but he actually introduced the song to many all over the world…as it wasn’t a hit in America. So, so, so many twists and turns to this story. It's the breakdown of a song that still moves the needle, in an exclusive Professor of Rock interview.
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It’s time for another edition of our series Bottled Lightning where we celebrate a song or album that was king for a day. Here we honor artists and bands and that rocketed up the charts… but for reasons unknown weren’t able to sustain that success. Called by some ‘one-hit wonders’, we celebrate them instead as lightning in a bottle. Today we are we have an interview with the artist behind one of the preeminent bottled lightning songs ever…. And trust me, even if you’re not a fan of the song, you’ll want to stick around for this story and interview because it will surprise you. It’s the story of a song that any Gen-Xer knows the lyrics by heart even if you won’t admit to it. It’s from an artist who got chewed up by the corrupt music industry and was spit out and actually made it through He sampled the bassline from Queen and David Bowies’ phenomenal single Under Pressure. I’m talking about Ice Ice Baby.
Vanilla Ice was born and a song that was the B side to his remake single Play that Funky Music became a #1 smash in 1990 and helped his album "To the Extreme" sell over 8 million copies and spend 15 weeks at #1, and according to some sources including Robert Van Winkle himself, AKA Vanilla Ice, all in all, it was the impetus of selling over 40 million singles and record worldwide and a song that has garnered 1 billion streams.
I caught up with Vanilla Ice and got the whole history behind this lightning-in-a-bottle pop smash. Now before we go into this interview I want to say that Vanilla Ice is one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. In my time around him, I witnessed some things that really impressed me.

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@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Poll: What is your song pick for favorite "guilty pleasure". A song you'll listen to when no one else is watching?

@kyliepollert8341 Жыл бұрын

The Divinyls' "I Touch Myself".

@christineml1476 Жыл бұрын

Never Gonna Give You Up

@catherine6653 Жыл бұрын

Give It Up by KC and the Sunshine Band (1982)

@TheSlowoldman Жыл бұрын

@@christineml1476 I like a bunch of Rick Astley songs..... the guy can SING.... my favorite is It would take a Strong, Strong Man

@nishav101822 Жыл бұрын

Blame It On the Rain, Millie Vanilli. I hate that the studio singers who cut that album never got the recognition they deserved instead of everyone focusing on Rob and Fab and the scandal

@mrmc9278 Жыл бұрын

I played bass in a band when I was in high school when this song was huge. We played at the fair, and I started playing the bass line. The whole crowd went nuts. Then the rest of the band came in and we played Under Pressure. I've never seen more people with looks of confusion and disappointment. It was great.

@TomRoyce Жыл бұрын

Great story. I am just that little bit older and whenever I hear Ice Ice Baby start I am waiting for Under Pressure.

@DMSProduktions Жыл бұрын

HAH!

@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын

@@TomRoyce I’m 42 and exactly whenever I hear the riff keep waiting for under pressure

@SweetBabyJesusOnTheCross Жыл бұрын

@@Dancestar1981 what are you talking about? You were born the year that song came out. I think you're missing the point. There are those of us that were around to hear Under Pressure when it was first run and then 10 years later, Ice Ice Baby came out (when you were still just 10) and we'd think we were about to hear Under Pressure. You were still listening to whatever Mommy or Daddy put on the old Sanyo 5-disc CD Player. If anything, you'd be expecting Ice Ice Baby when Under Pressure comes on. Eeesh, these kids, talkin' like they know what they talkin' 'bout! 😏

@freebirdallen Жыл бұрын

I work as an over the road truck driver. It's 2:30am & 1 hour after I stopped driving for the night so I may just be tired but this comment has me laughing out loud! Thanks!

@randytessman6750 Жыл бұрын

Was privileged enough to meet him myself years ago. I was working and traveling in America and saw him at a highway truck stop. I approached him and he looked up and smiled that grin of his and said hey, I agree was so damn nice ! I commented on his riding being a motocross fan knew him from there too. We spent less then ten minutes talking but I was so impressed with how real he was. We shared a laugh at the end because I said that to him, how I expected him to be kinda phoney because of his music. He showed me that becoming famous doesnt have to change you and taking the time for people is well worth the effort !

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s very sweet.

@JW...-oj5iw Жыл бұрын

You wrote that so well, with the exception of writing "then" where the context shows "than" to be the correct word.

@randytessman6750 Жыл бұрын

@@JW...-oj5iw too funny but your right ...lol Guess trying to teach my kids to pay attention to your speech, pays off ..... now to work on my own grammer.....lmfao

@djstygmaentertainment4902 Жыл бұрын

I’m a wedding DJ and this song still gets requested all the time, and everyone knows it no matter their age.

@santosmadrigal3702 Жыл бұрын

This song is an instruction .

@jamesbowman6925 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Gen X-er, but I never listened to rap or hip-hop. I've heard the song, but I couldn't even hum it let alone tell you all of the words.

@MrJimmyRivers Жыл бұрын

I was a wedding DJ for 12 years and I don't recall anyone ever requesting this song.

@guysumpthin2974 Жыл бұрын

Technically, everyone is still ripping-off chuck berry … so no big deal

@guysumpthin2974 Жыл бұрын

160mil sales !! And the video choreography was perfect . Greatest hit of all time

@deanpoe8380 Жыл бұрын

Met him when he was falling from grace and he was an extremely humble and thankful kid I was truly amazed.

@SmallSpoonBrigade Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think the big mistake he made was trying to defend it. That whole clip of him trying to explain that it's not the same, it's different, when the main difference is a beat between riffs was always a bit of a stretch.

@RemmikRotus Жыл бұрын

@@SmallSpoonBrigade but they said in this video that he was joking in that interview. He probably thought everyone would understand he was just giving a non-sense answer. Of course he knew it was the same riff and that even slightly different can still land you in trouble. It has to be shorter or way different. It's people and the media's fault to cancel someone over this.

@robster7316 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this interview. Love the humility and gratitude Van Winkle has. A ton of energy too. Proof that a great attitude goes a long way in life. 40 million records-wow! Thanks, Adam.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robster. I appreciate you being open minded.

@robster7316 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock There’s always something to learn from successful artists!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s so nice.

@JW...-oj5iw Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock ... How's he doing monetarily? I remember a scene in a rock video that has the rocker living the high life, jumping in the swimming pool in the back of the limousine and a month later sitting in a Fotomat, broke. I wish I could remember the song so I could watch it on KZfaq.

@glo3139 Жыл бұрын

@@JW...-oj5iw I thought he was on a reality tv show, when he was supposedly down and out, but then again, didn’t he come from a very wealthy family?

@DonByronDukeoftheArctic Жыл бұрын

In your defense, the song sprouted from rock and roll. In a sense, it's honoring one of the greatest bands ever. You were right to include it in your repertoire. Thank you. Always an amazing show.

@cisio64123 Жыл бұрын

Agree. In a sense you could say it introduced the song and the iconic rockers Queen to a major section of the younger generation to appreciate so it is appropriate for it to be included here.

@makingmylifebetter Жыл бұрын

He is a very humble guy. He knows he’s been blessed and actually shares that feeling personally with the fans that have helped bless him. He’s one cool dude!

@dangreene3895 Жыл бұрын

Yeah back in the day , I thought man this guy is a jerk, I am glad I was wrong

@jeanlloydbradberry9099 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you that when the man was interviewed, including here, when he was not "in character" during his stage act, he always surprised me with how nice he is. I'm glad that you have the courage and kindness to do this interview and this video presentation, Professor! This is why I'm such a proud fan of the Professor of Rock! 🙏🍀🎤🎸🎹

@sonnyleesmith Жыл бұрын

Man, he was a victim of the corporate music machine and he really went through some rough times regarding his image and mental health. He’s come through it with such a great perspective and positive attitude. And yes, I can recite every lyric.

@jitblues Жыл бұрын

I am glad that he made it through in one piece. Heard he had trouble with Suge Knight. And I always thought he was a casualty. Glad he turned out to be a survivor. He wasn't my cup of tea (boomer), but yeah, that song was BIG in Malaysia, which is where I live.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

We all can learn something from Vanilla Ice.

@VanGalt Жыл бұрын

I've never felt the need to apologize for being an Ice fan. It's good, it's fun, and it's an anthem built on the bones of another anthem. All great artists respect and emulate their musical heroes. He's a great guy who made everyone's day better at some point. Can't hate on that.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s so respectful and generous to everyone.

@jebatman756 Жыл бұрын

The only reason he was hated was because he denied ripping off Under Pressure

@ct2811 Жыл бұрын

word to your mother..🤙🏽

@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын

It’s so obvious he did

@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын

Divinely inspired is what it is

@sshepard94 10 ай бұрын

Another great interview with someone who truly appreciates the fans and how fortunate he ended up being to share his music with everyone. Haters are going to hate, but Adam is right - every one of us knows the lyrics.

@pedrocucaracha Жыл бұрын

... and that's why you are The Professor of Rock. It's not only about teaching about music, but the PEOPLE behind it and that awesome side not everybody knows. THis was an awesome interview. Thanks, Adam!

@alliswede42 Жыл бұрын

I think it's really important to do videos like this on songs that now may not be adored (I'll admit I'm not a fan) but were definitely a major part of pop culture that cannot be denied. Props to the Professor for doing this video and others like it knowing that it may cause dissention and a dumpster fire comment section. It's one of the things that sets you apart in your niche 🙏

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

THanks Allison!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I know it was very cheesy and controversial but I actually do think it’s a really good song.

@arthurjefferson8053 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I've seen young kids do reaction videos to Ice Ice Baby, and still, to this day, it blows their minds.

@wildwoodwood9153 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock This comment made me think of Milli Vanilli. I love that album…whoever sang it. Lol. Have you considered a video about them or do you have one already?

@JW...-oj5iw Жыл бұрын

I seem to recall a bit of controversy about the video for C and C Music Factory and the song with the catch line "Everybody dance now!" Apparently the sexy chick in the video isn't the actual singer, due to the real vocalist being quite a bit overweight.

@johnblossom8447 Жыл бұрын

I met him when I lived in Denver after he lost favor. He was still performing at small venues. He was very humble and extremely nice.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He truly is so down to earth.

@antsbull3370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling his story Professor, Gen-Xer here, and I'll admit a couple of times during your interview I had damp eyes, at seeing how grateful he is, and also how much he just loves what he is doing - such an inspiring guy

@matthewrosenthal753 Жыл бұрын

I think that Ice Ice Baby and Under Pressure both have their place. It seems to me that most people think the problem was that he used a sample but it wasn’t. It was that his label didn’t give Queen a credit for using the sample. That is the problem here. Record Labels think they can do what they want. Both songs are great in their own ways. It is awesome to see an artist that truly loves his fans. May we all learn to live in the now. “Word to your mother”.

@Rachel_lyn Жыл бұрын

I still love this song. You can’t help but move when you hear that song and it stays in your head for awhile.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s really groovy and catchy.

@kxrv6629 Жыл бұрын

Adam - I can name that song based on the Thumbnail. I don’t know what the Big Deal was. He sampled a song. That was commonplace by rappers at the time. Remember Milli Vanilli? They were vilified for not singing on their record. Who knows anymore about todays artists?

@danzo3471 Жыл бұрын

Stays in your head for a while that's the whole f****** problem 😂

@jenh9221 Жыл бұрын

All right stop! Collaborate and listen

@MS-ns2pj Жыл бұрын

@@jenh9221 Word to your mother.

@jpaleologos1 Жыл бұрын

When this song was brand new I thought it was so cheesy, but compared to today's rap and hip-hop it is a masterpiece.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

For sure. A lot of rap hits from that era are the awesome kind of cheesy.

@stolencoats63 Жыл бұрын

It kind of makes more sense knowing he was 16 when he wrote it. I had no clue he was that young.

@SDGamer99 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking a chance and going outside your normal genre. This was a great interview. I never how much he has changed. Thank you for opening my eyes to the new man he has become.

@justin4clayton Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS! It's not all just about Rock n Roll. People's lives are shaped by all sorts of different songs and genres, and it's awesome to see you expanding. Love this song, and thanks for an awesome interview.

@shannonrichardson3405 Жыл бұрын

I had been with my wife for about 5 years and I thought I knew everything about her. We was at a little get together jamming to some music and someone played ice ice baby and my wife got up and song it word for word! It was truly cool as hell to see her and the reaction she received!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Haha, what a blast!

@cardcollector0385 Жыл бұрын

Here it is in 2023 and my teenagers dance to it and love it, and know every word!

@DeepThinkingGPU Жыл бұрын

weird

@jorymil Жыл бұрын

You're really lucky. That's one of the best things about being in love: even after a long time, you find even more reasons to love someone.

@mikesmall626 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. I still love the song 30+ tears later. I never realized how young he was when he wrote it. What an amazing and talented guy.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine writing a hit song in HIGH SCHOOL? Wow

@bobablaw1298 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I heard the same thing about George Michael & Careless Whisper. High-school does wonders for some.

@RaoulFasaud1 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE this song! Thank you for the interview!

@johnbeckman492 Жыл бұрын

A man that has me just smiling through the whole interview. What a great guy to just hang with. Great work on your part too, Professor.

@theduel007 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Professor for this episode of Lightning in a Bottle! I recall a time when Vanilla Ice vowed to never perform that song EVER again. MTV even promoted a spot for the final airing of "Ice Ice Baby." Years later, Ice became a cast member of MTV's, "The Surreal Life." During the course of that season, some of his cast mates convinced him of the importance of "Ice Ice Baby" to millions of his fans. They persuaded him to perform it again. It was an amazing moment to watch his reaction to the love he received from the cheering crowd enjoying his performance!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy he had so many supporters during that time.

@wardwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I watched that season of "The Surreal Life" when it aired and I thought about it during the Professor's interview. Obviously one has to take reality-tv with a grain of salt but back then Van Winkle impressed me with his humility, his intelligence and his talent.

@chuckmoser8125 Жыл бұрын

As a Gen-Xer, there is nothing more satisfying than teaching your kid to drive and randomly yelling, "STOP!" *Brakes lock up* "Collaborate and listen..." As she rolls her eyes. She begs me not to Vanilla Ice her. I love this guy's humbleness and perspective.

@McD5791 Жыл бұрын

She's lucky you didn't 'Hammer-time' her... 😁

@chuckmoser8125 Жыл бұрын

@@McD5791 Oh, I do! And 'In the name of love'

@kingey71 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. I’m teaching my 17 son and I’m going to do that! I’m 51 and Vanilla Ice was big in Australia.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

My mom used to say it to me ALL THE TIME. In fact, she just did it as I typed this.

@mikeward9892 Жыл бұрын

As a Gen Xer teaching my kid to drive, TOTALLY doing this. Love it!

@investigator77 Жыл бұрын

Great interview Adam, and I appreciate the variety of artists that you interview. This isn't just a vanity project to you, it's a true love project, and everything that inspires artists everywhere, is what you are interested in. I love when he said he listens to everything now, and discovered his older brother's music collection, and that NOW he's listening to Frank Sinatra? That's crazy, but that's music. Everything old is new again.

@rexxhavik Жыл бұрын

Years ago. Vanilla Ice played the opening of a local bar in my area, I’ll admit that I went because of the “train wreck” factor, figuring that if it turned out to be a train wreck I’d at least get to see it. Not only did Rob put on a really good show, he hung out after the show and signed autographs for everyone in the club who wanted one, took pictures with people and just was a regular dude. Absolutely no “I’m a star worship me” vibes at all. It might not be my style of music, but if I ever see him performing in my area, rest assured I’ll be there.

@blazerhawkdarren68 Жыл бұрын

What I liked about Ice Ice Baby was that it was so popular that Jim Carrey was able to do a spoof of it on In Living Color, which was hilarious. RVW has had a successful career outside of music so kudos to him.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

That was hilarious.

@liftedjsmith Жыл бұрын

I was hoping he was going to ask him about that

@williamh4172 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was awesome. Who could forget him say "kick it" as his shoe flies off?

@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 Жыл бұрын

I remember that skit. I thought it was really Vanilla Ice the first few seconds.

@SmallSpoonBrigade Жыл бұрын

@@williamh4172 Not to mention that bit where he's pumping up his shoes. I still can't really believe that those were a thing that not only existed, but that I hounded my parents for. It was one of the only times in my entire life where I begged for something trendy to actually wear in public.

@TheShadowKarl Жыл бұрын

I never heard of Under Pressure when this song became a huge hit which is criminal considering how amazing that song is. I am thankful if Vanilla Ice brought that to the US because Under Pressure is one of my favorite songs. Cool interview. It is nice to hear how kind he is. I would never have expected that.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Same. It’s a classic.

@HariSeldon913 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Makes me wonder how many Dua Lupa fans have never heard "Need You Tonight" by INXS. It's more subtle, but if you listen to INXS then listen to "Break My Heart" you definitely should hear it.

@whataday2624 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I remember this being huge. When MTV was MTV. I was a huge Queen fan because of my mom, so when this song hit, I was blown away. I knew what was going on, but didn’t understand the uproar. This song is a touchstone across generations. I’m glad he’s doing well, he didn’t deserve the hate. He seems genuinely nice.

@streetracingmiscreant8589 Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing at one point that he was embarrassed by the song, and my thought was, how could you possibly be embarrassed by creating something that so many people loved. That song was so huge.

@JonLamboyMusic Жыл бұрын

I can completely corroborate your stories about him staying behind to sign autographs and get selfies with every single fan who wanted one after the show. We saw him live in Wellington, Florida for the annual Christmas show a few weeks ago and he signed autographs and took selfies before the show, then performed the show, and then stayed after for well over an hour signing autographs, getting selfies, and yucking it up with each and every fan who wanted an interaction. Seemed like a very nice guy and not the douchebag he was portrayed to be in the 90s. Also, was expecting him to be taller and he's maybe like 5'11" or 6'.

@BDraggon Жыл бұрын

I've never met him or gone to a concert but everything I've seen or heard about him he seems really nice. And, I agree back in the day he seemed like a complete prick. I'm glad he's not really like that

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He does seem to get a bad rap, which is unfortunate.

@EphemeralProductions Жыл бұрын

Me too i thought he was like 6’3” or 6 4

@hayke02 Жыл бұрын

Stop, corroborate and listen...

@JonLamboyMusic Жыл бұрын

@@hayke02 lol

@TGnPBullet Жыл бұрын

I remember when this came out, it was everywhere. It didn't matter what type of music you listened to or what color you were, this was jammed by everyone. The MTV interview with Rob kind of pulled the pin on the grenade to end it all but it was glorious for a while and even if it sampled Queen, it was good on it's own merit. Great tune. Great interview.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

THanks!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Even my mom remembers it well from college!

@geoffrobinson Жыл бұрын

When it first came out, we loved it. Then the second single came out.

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

It wasn't jammed by everyone. A lot of us thought it was a terrible joke.

@cardcollector0385 Жыл бұрын

It was really $hitty when mtv busted his Video up with him there. You could see how hurt he was and I was pi$$ed. that was pure bullying. They are lucky Ice didn’t use the bat on them! 😅 My wife & I met him after a small concert in Oklahoma City around 97? and he was still a phenomenal performer, a humble man and took pictures and signed autographs afterwards for over 2 hours.

@jagger952000 Жыл бұрын

Ice is an absolute legend! Thanks for interviewing him & posting this. 🤓👍

@Jordanmode Жыл бұрын

I got to see him live back in the mid-2000’s. He was opening for MC Hammer, if you can believe it. He had gone all-in on the juggalo scene, so I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. He was fantastic. Great performance, totally energetic and friendly towards the crowd, and he busted out the Ninja Rap. It was a great time.

@danieldaniels7571 Жыл бұрын

I saw him in late ‘99 and it was such a fun show. Met Rob afterwards and hung out for quite a while. He was such a cool guy and showed me pictures of him doing motorcross.

@JoeGator23 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see you do a new interview, it's like you out-do yourself just by being yourself. And the variety of artists that you get to meet from all walks of life, young and old, famous or infamous makes every interview unique. You make it look too easy, but in reality you are documenting music history itself. The best part of your show is how much you know about tons of every artist's music and how relaxed they are telling their stories like never before. You, my friend, are one of the best interviewers out there... and seriously talented. Thanks for your excellent work and have a great New Year 2023! Cheers!

@davidellis5141 Жыл бұрын

He was very smart to buy the publishing to Under Pressure & he's getting paid everytime it's played. Smooth move 👌

@RBS_ Жыл бұрын

...very...AND, it's cost was reeeeeeal low, then, too.....

@tooxtalivai0690 Жыл бұрын

I think Shug Knight took that from him.

@robertwiles8106 Жыл бұрын

It's a good deal for everyone involved. Queen & David Bowie owe Ice a considerable debt of gratitude for raising the profile of Under Pressure. I was around back then and remember it all well. Under Pressure was "MTV legendary" because of its cool video, but -- and people aren't really aware of this -- IT WAS NOT A BIG HIT. Actually, Under Pressure is a glorified demo recording that did well. 50 percent of its "legend" today comes from its association with Ice Ice Baby.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’m not mad at him!

@1920s Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable interview. Thank you.

@Zantsak Жыл бұрын

Loved it and love the interview. What a great guy.

@c0rnp0p80 Жыл бұрын

1990 was f'n wild. I was 12 and I loved every minute of it!

@Rhiawiz Жыл бұрын

I was 13 haha!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

What a YEAR! From Pretty Woman to Wilson Phillips to Vogue to even a stunning Mariah Carey.

@KlodFather Жыл бұрын

All those crazy parties in the movies from the 80's were real... Because I was there LOL. You should have been with us from 80 through late 90's. The best time ever.

@JPF_311 21 күн бұрын

I was 13 too!!

@rogerdeahl9629 Жыл бұрын

Everyone trashes Vanilla Ice. But, he spends his time helping build houses for people in need, and other charities. Sometimes critics just suck. Long live Ice!

@tyrannosapienlex Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! People just want to be snarky Karens. 😤

@aziza0990 Жыл бұрын

You did a wonderful job of extending him Grace!!!! Very respectful. Thank you !

@Billymfp Жыл бұрын

I just listened to this the other day because I was on the A1A last week and it reminded me of this song. It took me back like 30 years. Great interview.

@tyrannosapienlex Жыл бұрын

Vanilla Ice is Aces! "Ice, Ice Baby" was a huge song for me and my wannabe crew. It was certainly a catalyst to our adolescent mini-troupe and the amazing times we shared, with YOUR cassette in the deck. Great sounds and great memories. Thank you, Vanilla Ice! You're a helluva good guy and to the EXTREME, you rock a mic like a vandal. Light up a stage, and make US jump like candles! One Love!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@soul4saken Жыл бұрын

I remember when this song came out. Me and my best friend were from a strict christian upbringing where rap was seen as ungodly. Yet, when we were alone, we felt free to listen to whatever music moved us, despite our parents. I remember that we would record ourselves on tape rapping along with the single, as there were no home karaoke systems back then. I still know the lyrics to this day because good music is devine, it is never ungodly.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

My mom loved Run-DMC’s Raising Hell. Nothing ungodly with that one.

@TheJpep2424 Жыл бұрын

Lots of music is ungodly

@romanrodriguez4330 Жыл бұрын

Saw him in concert a few years back and he was awesome! I was shocked with how good he and his band were.

@froty1794 Жыл бұрын

I borrowed the tape from a friend in junior high and followed along with the lyrics in the insert until I knew it by heart. And it’s still in there. Great interview.

@benhammond6393 Жыл бұрын

I still have every freaking word of this song memorized and have no shame in admitting it. Takes me right back to Jr.High. Awesome interview. I think that it sucks how Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer get killed just because the culture changed in 1990 and everyone decided parachute pants and cool hair was lame...Hair metal also became a casualty. Cancel Culture existed before Twitter was around...

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing that both this and U Can’t Touch This were released in the same year. They are both guilty pleasures for me, I don’t like to hate on the songs at all!

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

Pop culture constantly changes. It's up to the artists to adapt if they want to stay relevant. He didn't, and he isn't.

@DOTHERIGHTTHING1989 Жыл бұрын

@@sparkeyjones6261 Pop culture didn't change, it was conscious decision by producers to promote grange and gangsta rap. Vanilla Ice changed his style throughout his career and got dissed for it as well. Learn about the subject, before you comment.

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

@@DOTHERIGHTTHING1989 Whether or not it was a conscious decision by someone doesn't mean it didn't change. He certainly changed his style, but he didn't do it in a manner that ensured his continued success.

@DOTHERIGHTTHING1989 Жыл бұрын

@@sparkeyjones6261 This is bullsht. What success are you talking about. This hate and lack of success he experienced only on territory of US, while extensively touring the world up to 1992. In 1993 he recorded another album. He still tours all the time and performs in a front of large crowd of thousands. How many rappers can do that in modern day and age?

@mikemitchell9227 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. I think this definitely fits with your channel. Your episodes are about looking back at artists and songs with a fresh look.

@jrcollings Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, possibly my favorite of the many of yours that I've watched. I've been a Queen fan since they started and I've never had an issue with this song, in fact I bought it when it came out, to me it was a new twist, a new vibe, a new direction in its own right. He seems like such a great guy, refreshingly honest and modest, and loving life - good for him!

@bilbobaggins7527 Жыл бұрын

Great interview!!! Thank you for showing the man behind the music. I love this channel and the awesome back stories to the music I grew up listening to. Your true love of the music shines thru in every video you do.

@hbengineer Жыл бұрын

What a cool interview! I had NO idea he’s such a chill dude!!!! Wow! I can’t stand rap but I can certainly respect his work and his work ethic. I’m so glad you did this video!!!

@c-57d55 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal interview! One of your absolute best! (And I'm not even a Rap fan!) Many Thanks!1

@neiloler Жыл бұрын

Loved this episode, what a cool interview. 🙂

@N9830G Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Wellington, FL, near where he lives and he was always just that guy from town who had that famous song. Vanilla Ice always seemed like a character played by Rob, the humble guy you’d run into at the store.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Or the friendly next-door neighbor walking their dog outside.

@marcus3567 Жыл бұрын

I met Vanilla Ice back in 2016 when he was a contestant on Dancing With The Stars and I gotta say, he's incredibly kind and I told him that when I was a kid I couldn't stop listening to Ninja Rap.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Late 80s/early 90s rap is the BEST.

@KlodFather Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 - Yep... There's not a problem that I can't fix... Cause I can do it in the mix... And if your man gives you trouble justa move out on the double and you don't let it trouble your brain... You are right on that comment.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@KlodFather 💯

@KlodFather Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 - Bet you know the name of that rap without looking it up. They also had a hit call When Boys Talk. Or the other classic that the younger ones don't think I know... So roll roll roll your joint, pick out the seeds and stems... Cruizin through East LA skatin on dagin rims. I probalby have a few words wrong but that song is funny as hell 😜😜

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@KlodFather Oh yeah, I remember that one!

@Rigglz123 Жыл бұрын

Great interview and I love this song. Love your channel ❤️

@Gunny672 Жыл бұрын

Great Interview. Great song, and good memories.

@tbteam11 Жыл бұрын

Rob is a good guy. We crossed paths a few times and he’s just a guy that was able to take advantage of an opportunity.

@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын

That’s what comes across in this interview it was a subconscious imitation of greatness divinely inspired and rebranded. It was not deliberate and they say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. Music from the past continually influences music of the present

@fernandoespinosa8055 Жыл бұрын

Man! What a song, so much memories, you can't help but start dancing, and he gives the impression of a down to earth kind of guy, and still great attitude. Thanks a lot for this interview.

@Estevaohaeser Жыл бұрын

Dear Adam, what a great interwiew! I live in Brazil and I asked my cousin, who was travelling to Disneyland on vacation, to bring me the VHS! I was able to watch the videos and learn the dance moves, even before MTV come to Brazil. It was amazing. After that, I began more a Rock N Roll guy, so I threw it away...

@LanceHeaps Жыл бұрын

Great episode Adam! I've never shied away from knowing, loving or playing this song. This interview was so awesome! I've always tried to follow Van Winkle after he was outcasted and was always impressed with his attitude as well. This guy could've easily ended up dead or alone but he persevered like a champ.

@Rossturnerphoto Жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of rap, but some of the rap and hip-hop songs that came out in the 80s and 90s were just fun to listen to. Ice Ice Baby is one of those songs. I really enjoyed listening to this interview and hearing Vanilla ice’s take on everything. I didn’t know what he’s been up to lately, but it sounds like he’s turned his life around in a positive way. Great interview.

@eleniprovia7667 Жыл бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised by this episode Adam! I loved the song back in 1990 and still love it now, and I am almost 47. Vanilla Ice was MASSIVE back then. I first bought the To The Extreme album on cassette, then on LP, and once more on CD. Ice Ice Baby came out when I was fifteen, and it was such a happy time then. So thank you Professor!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It was a phenomenon, and a lot of people, especially Black people, were pissed that he managed to make it to the top before any other rapper.

@TheJpep2424 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 most blacks loved the song. I lived in dorm in college with hundreds of black guys when the song hit and they all loved it.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@TheJpep2424 That’s great to hear!

@phildcrow Жыл бұрын

Great story and great content. Thanks, man.

@bryandmo Жыл бұрын

Great interview as always. Love this show. I still watch his renovation show. That guy is very talented. Glad to hear he is one of the nice ones also.

@BDraggon Жыл бұрын

I'm a GenXer and I love this song. My favorite bands are Motley Crue, Ratt, LAGunns, etc... but still crank this up every time it comes on. I knew this song was big but I didn't realize that it was this huge. I mean that's a lot of albums sold! Great video, Professor. You should've shown more of you on stage with VanIce. Which I think is really awesome that he did that....If everyone is honest then everyone loves this song.

@TonysMusic1974 Жыл бұрын

LA Guns still frickin' rock!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It unites fans of every genre.

@clarenceworley3714 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysMusic1974 was going to say the same. Very under-rated band from that era. Electric Gypsy was a bad ass tune. They broke off into GnR as well. And former member of WASP I think?

@TonysMusic1974 Жыл бұрын

@Clarence Worley yes. Steve Reilly had been in WASP but he wasn't the original drummer for LA guns

@dad4ever-c90 Жыл бұрын

I'm a baby boomer and even I knew all of the lyrics to Ice Ice Baby. I used to love singing and dancing with my little nieces and nephews to it at that time. The tune was just too CATCHY to resist!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’m a teenager and know all the lyrics as well! I remember my mom telling me stories of how this song was everywhere at the University.

@byron5151 Жыл бұрын

Butch the "catchiness" part was a RIP OFF of another Song that we Baby Boomers found "catchy" LONG before "Ice" came around. It was as if people were thinking that "catchiness" was NEW. This was only because they never had the pleasure of loving "Under Pressure" as we did for that EXACT SAME REASON. "it's catchiness" to much to resist. It was because "under PRessure" was a song with a VERY important message. Peolple are producing more and more "humanity" where all they care about is soft porn in their music, visuals, and can I leap and jump like a monkey to the redundancy of it all. I never understood how ANYONE could know every lyric to a song where "Ice Ice Baby" overshadows eerything else in that song.

@rickt.223 8 ай бұрын

What a great interview. Great story. Great guys. Subscribed.

@mbritton1984 Жыл бұрын

Genre is no barrier to a great, interesting interview. Thanks for doing this one.

@Lea-bw9wj Жыл бұрын

Loved the song when it came out and still do all these years later. Had no idea about the sample for ages because it was never mentioned and the original song was forgotten by then. I remember he released a couple of other songs after and his second one was a minor hit where I live but but the 3rd song flopped. He really paved a way for so many hip hop artists after him. I've scene a couple of his tv shows. Lovely guy.

@morganjohnson539 Жыл бұрын

This song came out at the perfect time for me. I was in my mid-20's, newly divorced, out clubbing again and rediscovering the joy of dancing again. ICE ICE BABY was my freedom anthem. Every time it came on the radio, I had to firewall the volume and blast it to the world. And everyone around joined in on the singing! It was unifying. When the music industry turned on him, I stubbornly defended him. When people asked why I still listened to his music I would respond "Don't pretend you were not a fan 3 months ago." If it was a great song then, it's still a great song now. I'm proud to be one of the few that let the bandwagon pass by. VIP is STILL my JAM and I still jump in the moment I hear that hook. Side note: This song also made me go back and appreciate the original UNDER PRESSURE. And HAPPY FEET introduced the very young to both versions in its time as well.

@TOPTENTRAVEL01 Жыл бұрын

Great post about an iconic song, and an authentic guy - his home renovation show is genuinely entertaining, and reveals Rob's real character.

@thunderwalker2000 Жыл бұрын

Rob is such a cool guy. Thanks for another great interview, Adam.

@kaeleb1968 Жыл бұрын

Was never a fan of the song, but there’s no denying its position in the lexicon of the 80s. Very cool interview!

@chriskramer5297 Жыл бұрын

this song came out when I was in 8th grade...and I still remember in september of 91 when I was now a freshman in high school...it was still going strong. it was a phenomenon. there will never be such a pivotal year in music ever again like 1991

@dontgetcocky Жыл бұрын

I was a year ahead of you and you're right that time was magical for music. This song made in our weight lifting classes and pre-game pump up mixes, and it stuck for a long time. Great times!

@chriskramer5297 8 ай бұрын

@@BadBoy_604 why are people so negative on here lol read it again...I say it came out in 1990 when I was in 8the grade. whatya think they stopped playing it december 31rst 1990? hahaha

@BadBoy_604 8 ай бұрын

@@chriskramer5297 ok sorry misread your comment.

@chriskramer5297 8 ай бұрын

@@BadBoy_604 it's not even the same reality now. I think evil is taking over

@1951MRRICKSTER Жыл бұрын

Exceptional interview from an exceptional human being. ❤️

@toddedwards5144 Жыл бұрын

Great interview! He seems like a cool guy. I have to take exception with something Adam said during the intro. I’m a gen Xer, born in ‘75 and I DO NOT know every word to “Ice Ice Baby” and I’m not lying. I’ve never been a fan of rap at all and never paid much attention to the song. I will say that I know some of the lyrics, simply because you couldn’t escape the song, as it was everywhere at the time. Definitely a huge song. No denying the success and impact it has had in pop culture, which is very cool.

@darrenmacdonald1499 Жыл бұрын

I can't remember where I was when I first heard Ice Ice Baby, but I remember being excited because you never hear Queen being played in bars. And when the vocals started, I almost cried. I HATED this song for so long, but, like mold on good cheese, it grows on you. I have come to appreciate it more as time has gone on, and I love the fact that it has opened the eyes of so many young people to the original version. I've seen a couple of interviews with Mr Van Winkle over the years, and it's great to see that he is a genuinelu nice person.

@Dancestar1981 Жыл бұрын

I was in grade 5 in primary school when it came out and school peers were trying to choreograph a dance to it for an end of school camp performance

@TheSjuris Жыл бұрын

It’s not just that he did it to one song, but 2 songs. It’s why you need to get permission to do that.

@cam_DA_Hawkdriver Жыл бұрын

I’ll never forget when Vanilla Ice blew up. The very weekend he blew up, he was on tour and came to my hometown of Martin, Tennessee. People were like who is Vanilla Ice before that weekend and after that weekend, he was a worldwide star. I was in high school at the time, but in a small college town, this something special to see explode. Glad to see him so humble and proud of the experience. And yes, I can say every lyric to Ice, Ice Baby because it was that big of a hit that I still remember it to this day and I’m 50 years old! God blessed RVW and I hope he knows that! That was his “fairy dust”.

@kathymiglio8196 5 ай бұрын

Great interview!!

@MrNightraider Жыл бұрын

Great interview Professor! I crank up my radio every time I hear Ice Ice Baby! It never gets old!❤️

@revrend2 Жыл бұрын

I was in grade 5 or 6 when this album came out. I was obsessed. I still love it to this day.

@nathanclarke2777 Жыл бұрын

Loved this song when it came out and still love it! I also have heard about how nice a guy he is! Love it!

@hallacar Жыл бұрын

I probably would have never heard this song on the radio because the stations I listened to were mostly hard rock and metal. But my unit had been deployed to Okinawa in preparation for Desert Shield (we had been cold weather specialists training in Norway just 9 months earlier) at Camp Hanson and they had a video jukebox in the chow hall. This video, Mariah Carey and Wilson Phillips are the three I remember being played over and over again. Every time I hear it, that is the image that is evoked. I can't say I have a guilty pleasure because I don't feel guilty about the music I love.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Vision of Love and Hold On?

@hallacar Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Someday and Hold On. I was just starting to get into Danzig and Skid Row at the time so these were something totally out of my wheelhouse.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@hallacar Oh yeah, I remember both of those songs. You have some great taste!

@djm-check1458 Жыл бұрын

I have been in original bands since 1986. In one band I was in in 2003, the guitarist was having a minor technical issue, and the drummer and I started playing the riff to fill the time. Of course, the audience responded with 5x the enthusiasm they had for any of our songs. The guitarist resolved his issue. I was about to signal to the drummer to end the riff and move on to the next song, when out of the blue , the guitarist rapped every lyric. I had no idea! After that, the crowd was totally on-board with us for the rest of the set. It was a great night. One of the most memorable in 30+ years of playing. Thanks VI!

@jefff2223 Жыл бұрын

Props to you for telling this great story and props to Ice for coming out of all that as a sweet, cool, humble guy who seems really genuine.

@74dartman13 Жыл бұрын

I'm an old rocker, from way back, and I'll admit I loved that song when it came out...and still do!👍😎🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Good for you! Rock on! 🤘

@74dartman13 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 👍😎

@SuziQ. Жыл бұрын

I remember you from Fil’s older videos. I don’t watch his channel anymore. (Formerly “beachgirl” - I lost the password.)

@74dartman13 Жыл бұрын

@@SuziQ. cool!👍😎

@Whisper_292 Жыл бұрын

I love that he's still so excited about the hit and his career. He still has an ego, but he's truly likable. And the tale about the little girl was adorable.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting!

@jennymunday7913 Жыл бұрын

He's got so much energy lol. You can't dislike someone who's so positive and driven.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy him a lot.

@knucklesupperstudios572 Жыл бұрын

Good video, glad you covered this.

@THEREALMANTEN Жыл бұрын

Great interview! Uncle Vani was my first concert ever James L. Knight Center Miami, FL February 27, 1991.

@jimwoodard64 Жыл бұрын

One of my biggest guilty pleasure songs. As a huge fan of Queen, I was taken aback at first, but the song was so damn catchy; and whether people want to admit it or not, it does not have the same feel.

@byron5151 Жыл бұрын

That's just it, it was it's redundant, repetitive "catchiness" of that ONE phrase "Ice Ice Baby" with the rip off of Queens "artistry" in th background. That was LAZINESS and it began a trend of "commercialism" that seeks to reward a "hook" or a redundant mindless ANYTHING to "Dance" and "Jump" to, and has effectively "murdered" "legacy craftsmanship". That "catchiness" in th background belongs ot "under Pressure" and the "deep" meaninigfulness to that song during the beiginning of Aids in 1981. But thanks to these types of "commercialism" that legacy is ERASED in the generations to follow. Whenever, people hear that "catch" they should think of "Under Pressure" Generation to Generation, Not "jumping and leaping to to mindless dance moves that are tied to a period that is transient. I did not appreiciate ANY of the Queen subsequent ripoffs. And Queen was not even one of my top groups. I just liked their artistry and chart-music. I DO recall, however, that when Queens "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" came out, that I thought it was ELVIS and I did not like Elvis to much. So, I did not want another Elvis song on the chart post his death. But, Once I found out it was "Queen", I saw the song in a new light and it grew on me, and now I find to be my Senior Year of High School a "classic". So, by the Time Under Pressure came out, I went out an immediately got it, because it had a very important message, I could relate to. Gnereations toi come should hear that "catchy" part and think "Under Pressure" and it's message...NOT a yet ANOTHER among millions of "move around and jump around" tunes. Waiting for the second go round of these commerical types to be the SAME as the first, and ALL the rest. It's BORING

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I have to argue Ice made Under Pressure immortal.

@byron5151 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Not if people do not even KNOW, it came forth from "Under Pressure" and it's catch when hear people think of ONLY "Ice" and Vanilla Ice and how great HIS music is. Queen's "Under Pressure" is ERASED. When people download a tune or otherwise obtain and instantly listen to a tune, they NEVER think of the "Writer" or "Artist" who created it, unless the Song is CHANGED to always read "Ice, Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice: "featuring" Queen & David Bowie. Then Their Song is immortal. That should be "legally" Demanded by the Artist OR you do NOT use the tune AT ALL.

@yourstruly5687 Жыл бұрын

Super cool dude! I appreciate this video. I gained a ton of respect for Vanilla Ice. He's so gracious and down to earth

@johnmartins94 Жыл бұрын

As always … excellent interview!

@aspalovin Жыл бұрын

I still like this song!!

@w00tastic Жыл бұрын

I'm smiling so much to see how at peace he is. I remember how bitterly embarrassed he was in the late 90s and early 00s. On some MTV show to retire music videos they thought sucked, he destroyed the "Ice Ice Baby" master tape by smashing it with a baseball bat. Then he trashed a good chunk of the studio set. He declared his hatred of the song when he was on VH1's Surreal Life. He even spray painted over his portrait. So, yeah. Super happy to see him embracing his history.

@dianamgallagher Жыл бұрын

Chances are that "Surreal life" stuff was scripted by producers, most of the reality shows have a great deal of staging in them...

@w00tastic Жыл бұрын

@@dianamgallagher I'd believe they staged things to set him off, but I'd be somewhat surprised to learn he was acting. He seemed legit in negative feels.

@andrewfischer8564 Жыл бұрын

i love to give you grief when you give time to stuff that doent deserve your atttention, this was a good interview, who wasnt caught up in the hype at the time.