Minutemen - This Ain't No Picnic

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13 жыл бұрын

Music video for the song "This Ain't No Picnic" by The Minutemen, from the 1984 double album epic "Double Nickels On The Dime".
I hope Greg Ginn doesn't take this down...

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@JK-so9ke 11 ай бұрын

Double Nickles on the Dime should be taught in every 6th grade music class

@cardigansarecool 6 жыл бұрын

We need the Minutemen now more than ever. But of course that’s always how it goes

@Teatimeted 5 жыл бұрын

underrated comment, just like Minutemen

@danielryan9076 3 жыл бұрын

1972 .Modern lovers

@AppleOno 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielryan9076 What a great band! The Minutemen too. At least Jonathan Richman, Jerry Harrison, and David Robinson lived to continue making great music and enjoy some recognition. I've got to believe if there is a heaven, D. Boon is there writing new songs!

@petere7197 2 жыл бұрын

I loved that band since 1980. Musicianship, great lyrics and a social conscience that I could relate to. Our Band Could Be Your Life. Indeed. Never lost the love!! RIP. Well y'all know what I mean....

@duncefunce1513 Жыл бұрын

I don't

@THExViCExSHOW 10 жыл бұрын

" Hey Mister, Don't look down on me!! For What I Believe!! I got the bills and the rent! I Should pitch a tent! But our land Isn't free! So i work my youth away!!! In the place of a machine! I refuse to be a slave!!!!"- So fucking amazing...

@jackspry9736 2 жыл бұрын

RIP D. Boon (April 1, 1958 - December 22, 1985), aged 27 You will always be remembered as a legend.

@Thegreepest 12 жыл бұрын

I think D. Boon is the single most underrated guitar player to ever have picked up a guitar

@lizzymatheson6487 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard him before today but I’m intrigued

@fairytotheworldi.a.m9823 2 жыл бұрын

underrated??? He is one of the major influences for RHCP en Frusciante....

@Thegreepest 2 жыл бұрын

Wow coming back 9 years later to my uneducated take lmfao

@chesspunk489 2 жыл бұрын

@@fairytotheworldi.a.m9823 I didn't know that. That's pretty cool.

@sonicdiablo8968 Жыл бұрын

@@fairytotheworldi.a.m9823 And?

@josron6088 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 50 years old and I'm constantly discovering great bands

@crustjunkie Жыл бұрын

Me and friend got so stoned at work one time that we couldn't finish the day. I just dipped and tried to take the bus home, but it was closed due to the weather. I ended up walking 5 miles home in the pouring rain and hail, stoned out of my mind, not knowing where I was, and listening to this whole album and it was complete bliss. I've never had such a holy experience in my life. The power of music.

@elmoblatch9787 Жыл бұрын

It's "my friend and I" got so stoned...

@crustjunkie Жыл бұрын

@@elmoblatch9787 😑

@Dbzmad34222 Жыл бұрын

thats fuckin awesome

@MDK2_Radio Жыл бұрын

It’s funny you say that because when I was in college I used to throw this tape into my walkman, head out well after midnight, walk as far as I could til it was time to flip the tape over, then head home. The round trip was just about 5 miles. Perfect walking music when you don’t want any distractions from what’s going on around you.

@GinSoakedBoy 8 жыл бұрын

RIP D. Boon

@kylehetrick2791 5 жыл бұрын

He would be a great voice with commentary to the present president.

@boscopit 7 жыл бұрын

the minutemen is the greatest music story ever told

@keithhartman9946 4 жыл бұрын

They mattered and still do

@couchcutter3124 8 жыл бұрын

Wicked wicked Bass!!!

@MrStraccaletto 7 жыл бұрын

CouchCutter he's Mike Watt a great bass player👍

@loosebelt 7 жыл бұрын

So good on so many levels: musicianship, social conscience, poetry, and the visuals. Forever among the greats.

@jerkyboy8897 3 жыл бұрын

Working on the edge, losing my self respect For a man who presides over me The principles of his creed Punch in punch out, 8 hours, 5 days a week Sweat, pain and agony, on Friday I'll get paid This ain't no picnic Hey mister, don't look down on me for what I believe I got my bills and the rent, I should go pitch a tent But our land isn't free So I'll work my youth away in the place of a machine I refuse to be a slave This ain't no picnic

@mattjones7360 6 жыл бұрын

love D. Boon's voice, sadly missed x

@chillgilmusicisonyoutube7165 9 ай бұрын

I discovered these dudes in Mannhiem, Germany (U.S. Army) . I Love this song, and this band holds a special place in my heart to this day!

@johnyahle7409 2 жыл бұрын

All them guys are underrated on many levels.

@lirannine 11 жыл бұрын

the most talented (skill wise) to come out of california in the 80s in my opinion, if not all of america.

@timepope 6 жыл бұрын

How does this song not get daily hits and comments. Its such a classic

@emmaduncan2991 10 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this video on MTV, It was the very last video they played on 120 minutes...once...

@noneofyourbusiness1114 8 жыл бұрын

REALLY wish hardcore went more into this direction

@joshprice3730 8 жыл бұрын

it's never too late

@olegbortnik8997 7 жыл бұрын

Some of it did, you just gotta search. Lot's of cool minutemen influenced post-hardcore round there. Some math even.

@paburo-san6667 5 жыл бұрын

too sad that hardcore went into bullshit hipster music like hot water music or comeback kid

@jackburton3540 5 жыл бұрын

Well it kinda did but it was more unknown, this basically turned into math rock. You should check out a band called Solanki if you like this

@george9822 5 жыл бұрын

Hell no. Heroin, Mohinder, and Assfactor 4 are unfuckwithable.

@iamhereblossom1588 11 ай бұрын

San Pedro's finest

@dyn-o-mite6082 10 жыл бұрын

never saw this video before - awesome! miss d. boon, miss the minutemen

@jamieellis8745 2 ай бұрын

Love these guys so much

@Officefan2 Жыл бұрын

Love that shot of Mike punching the air

@makeamericagreatagainkillt8906 5 жыл бұрын

"'This Ain't No Picnic' was the band's first video. Made for $440, it was nominated for an award by MTV... The Minutemen lost to ... Kajagoogoo." -Michael Azerrad, _Our Band Could Be Your Life 1981-91_

@simonsabbath1064 7 жыл бұрын

saw Mike live tonight in Berlin with the project Il Sogno del Marinaio. simply amazing and he is a great great guy

@patrickb840 Жыл бұрын

One of those bands that’s unfortunately been easily overlooked

@damonmahn6293 7 жыл бұрын

FUCK,,WHERE HAS ALL THE YEARS GONE,,I MEMBER THIS LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY !! THIS IS A TRUE BAND TO THE FULLEST,, D.BOON FOREVER!!!DM555

@mjscott65 10 жыл бұрын

saw this vid on the tube in the uk,back in 85!the album is great,and on you tube.bargain!

@Spectrescup 6 жыл бұрын

mark scott this was on the tube? Gee wilikers!

@ottart08 12 жыл бұрын

these guys rock, double nickles on a dime is my favorite, thanks a million for posting...

@derblocal13 5 жыл бұрын

I love you dennis rip

@ghostpasha9076 2 жыл бұрын

these guys devote 8 sec to a guitar solo and it's cooler than many 80 second ones

@ericmusch8325 Жыл бұрын

No kidding !!!...shirt sweet and to the point .It shows you can put a lot of emotion in a few seconds

@ericmusch8325 Жыл бұрын

Short and sweet

@KikoJonesUSA 6 жыл бұрын

The late, great Minutemen. Thank you, gentlemen. D. Boon (April 1, 1958 - December 22, 1985)

@purpleslog 2 жыл бұрын

Who knows what sort of musical greats they could’ve turned into. Dang.

@nigeldpablo Жыл бұрын

To me this is punk rock at its best, this is on the level of Coltrane, Mozart, Ween. Absolutly fucking amazing. R.I.P. D Boone

@duncefunce1513 Жыл бұрын

Coltrane, Mozart. Ween.

@happycrimson 6 ай бұрын

Ween

@emilioaymat5651 6 ай бұрын

How could ya EVEN include such MEDIOCRE wussy bands/musicians like Ween and Coltrane to the grand Mozart?!

@ladnie9454 3 ай бұрын

I agree that Ween’s up there with them, at least to some degree

@gorepunk 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah Ween is the shit

@jwhiteout 7 жыл бұрын

I saw this video ONCE on MTV in 1983. I was still square, so I hated it at the time. But I never forgot it. A few years later when I caught up I said "AAAAH!"

@fmradio42 Жыл бұрын

I remember this was aired a lot on U-68 in the 80's. wish they would have archived and re-show the news with Uncle Floyd.

@jordanmurray410 3 жыл бұрын

gotta be the tightest band in all of punk

@VISIONmg86 5 жыл бұрын

I really think this is one of Minutemen's best songs, such attitude, such a unique buildup and a fuckin hell of a bass line.

@KikoSavesTheDay 6 жыл бұрын

Who could ever give this the thumbs down? A classic. RIP, D.

@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 2 жыл бұрын

“I refuse to be a slave!”

@beanosherman9755 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best bands ever ever D boon most incredible musician all that freaking energy all that Talent gone forever so sad so glad that we got this to listen to though!!!

@stevesmindcarnival673 2 жыл бұрын

Great song, video, and band. I really miss D Boon and Joe Strummer...

@cumshotfeminist22 11 жыл бұрын

Watt throwin' his fist in the air @ 1:07 is the best.

@colinm3134 6 жыл бұрын

I second that.

@caseyengle7324 6 жыл бұрын

cumshotfeminist22 i third that

@emilyoshiro Жыл бұрын

Primo Band! Saw them at least a dozen times D Boon Rules

@andaloudog 12 жыл бұрын

Certainly one of them. Also, George Hurley seems to be known only to other players. I can't imagine a discussion of Western musicians of that period without him.

@smokyprogg 5 жыл бұрын

Damn, that imagery from the video adds a whole other level to an already classic song

@ryanh9262 8 жыл бұрын

i was promised a picnic

@gymonstarfunkle136 8 жыл бұрын

@cegalo12 5 жыл бұрын

THIS AIN’T NO PICNIC!

@brendagoetz200 6 жыл бұрын

I'm celebrating the Minutemen the night before National Women's Day because it had something so simple and so powerful to say. Thank you.

@FCMC123 Жыл бұрын

Im old but -Freshman year HS. Phx Az. 1980 they played local boxing rink turned pro wrestling turned events. Chain link fence. Line up. Black flag (but canceled due to broken arm). JFA and the minutemen. If correct they were on this “tour”. I wore out the double album after that…Outstandingly priceless. ✌🏻

@quantumfloyd10 11 жыл бұрын

This is great, I'm totally learning how to play this!!

@brianbilby4439 6 жыл бұрын

minutemen now more than ever!

@Octavian7771 Жыл бұрын

The band I was in, Republic of Sherpa, opened for Minutemen at the Anti Club in LA. a couple years later, I saw them open for Meat Puppets and Husker Du at Berkeley Square. Then, I saw them at Al's Bar in LA. I was standing right in front center stage taking it all in. I think that this was the last time they played before the crash. The band was incredibly tight. I think they must have been a huge influence on later bands like Sublime.

@richardlavarini7334 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned the anti club brings back memories. I was out front of the anti club in 1983 or 1984. The minutemen were headlining.I had met DBoon in 1970 as we had a mutual friend Dale And we'd go down to Pecks Park in San Pedro and play. First day I met him, he was up in a tree. It's a vivid memory. So here it is 1983 or 1984 and I'm hanging outside the club and he comes outside.I say hey Dennes . Let's say back then, not that many people knew his real name. He looked up at me, a bit taken back I Explained how I knew him. We talked a bit and then he invited me to come in on his behalf free. Who would have known that kid in the tree would have become such an icon for punk rock. RiP Dennes

@Octavian7771 Жыл бұрын

@@richardlavarini7334 It's great to see the Minutemen videos showing up on KZfaq. Hurley and Watt were such a tight rhythm section, and D. Boon was a working class poet with serious Jazz chops!

@StuartConstantine 4 жыл бұрын

This band could be your life. Best DIY band ever. More relevant now than ever.

@101Volts 10 жыл бұрын

Are you listening? "I refuse to be a slave."

@theiceman6941 6 жыл бұрын

wow it stayed up! all these years.....that's amazing.....

@josipcanjek3229 3 жыл бұрын

Just perfect!

@ofelyaoflu6390 9 жыл бұрын

loved it.

@djinnmagik2003 Жыл бұрын

Dope ass baseline 🔥🔥🔥

@blonieamw2998 4 жыл бұрын

awesome stuff

@alleghenybob 12 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece

@fleetwarrior75 5 жыл бұрын

Henry talking about Mike Watt in Get in the van cracks me up!

@djgforce11 2 жыл бұрын

Man I havnt seen this vid since the 80s on 120 mins...thx for postin.

@HllXllN 11 жыл бұрын

THAT WAS AWESOME!!! ((:

@NealSchaffer 10 жыл бұрын

Classic.

@3lullabies 12 жыл бұрын

Just listen to the mighty mighty Mike Watt,he is all over the fret board.The guy just kicks ass.

@lorettasantos1811 3 жыл бұрын

Saw FireHose once ...down with the bass....patrick

@stevesmindcarnival673 2 жыл бұрын

All three of them did. Amazing musicians.

@AppleOno 3 жыл бұрын

On this tune, the Minutemen wear their influences on their sleeve - is this Gang of Four "Damaged Goods" Part II or what? Great video!

@RichardNixonsHippieRemoval 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Thunderbroom Extraordinare Michael Watt. He's off pulling shore duty these days; jamming econo faithful. Go see him if he pulls into your town. Killer bass player up there with Squire and East.

@KolePiter 10 жыл бұрын

So pumping..So good! :)

@honkynel 4 жыл бұрын

THE most ironic tune to play at a picnic. Brilliant too.

@ScottHamiltonResistTHIS 12 жыл бұрын

man this brings back memories- love young Ronald Reagan as the pilot lol

@richardcooper4336 11 жыл бұрын

A true CLASSIC.

@pineal2012 11 жыл бұрын

Long live Minutemen!!!

@WisconsinParkour 8 жыл бұрын

"I hope Greg Ginn doesn't take this down..." haha fuck yeah man. He won't. I think he's chilling out a little more.

@JimHarrisArt 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@djinnmagik2003 Жыл бұрын

RIP D BOONE

@tmat2024 11 жыл бұрын

Now that's a power trio, baby!

@johnnyscifi 12 жыл бұрын

I seriously doubt that Ginn personally removes the videos himself, sure it is his company, but still... Thanks for posting this video. Minutemen Are all kinds of awesome kickass!

@aleksandarfrick2656 2 жыл бұрын

great loss ...what a guy !

@YoussefAbouzeid 12 жыл бұрын

can you feel the BAAASSSS

@SoulStylistJukeBox 10 жыл бұрын

Fucking fantastic!

@teleavision8819 Жыл бұрын

Gang Of Four, Minutemen, SOAD, Dillinger Escape Plan All part of the lineage.

@joscap1191 8 ай бұрын

Preston Loved that

@jocelynramone775 11 жыл бұрын

Nice. You just can't beat The Minutemen! Me love you long time, lol.

@chickendrop Жыл бұрын

Show me something that packs in more greatness than this.

@goodboysic 11 жыл бұрын

something does get lost in the studio recordings...they were really fantastic live though...such a large gritty cloud of dust from three guys

@KoloThrash 12 жыл бұрын

R.I.P D. Boon! this band is fucking amazing!! From Argentina

@wildheart999 4 жыл бұрын

One of the highlights of my life was back in the 80s I experienced smoking a gnarly spliff with H.R., Mike Watt, Kira and Angelo Moore. That was cool AF.😎

@usualdosage7287 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds fkn awesome, if i were u i would've just geeked out on mike watts bass playing and totally ruin the vibe haha

@christhomson7669 3 жыл бұрын

Still more punk than 99.9% of so called punk today.

@lopakavolmer6723 6 жыл бұрын

reals name be truth

@cjjones3703 6 жыл бұрын

Mike Watt brought me here. THANKS MIKE!

@Pankeverde 12 жыл бұрын

good song

@bobbybobberson9349 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, never been much of a punk fan and never heard of the Minutemen, but these guys are awesome in an unpolished and raw sort of way. Even the lyrics to the song are great. What a loss to the genre Boon's death was.

@kerkroberts8875 12 жыл бұрын

they all kicked ass!! R.I.P. D.Boone....

@Samguitar27 11 жыл бұрын

Says the guy who wrote 'These guys fucking suck' on a Minutemen video. If you don't like the Minutemen, God probably hates you. Carry on sucking.

@jasontheworldisyours 7 жыл бұрын

I really like the bass line @ColoredSpaces

@cuchopenaloza3725 7 жыл бұрын

D Boon R.I.P. Thin guitar master

@101Volts 11 жыл бұрын

Come to think of it I agree with you somewhat now, Thanks. Some of their songs do sound chaotic, antagonistic and such to me whether or not they were intentionally written that way.

@teleavision8819 Жыл бұрын

Those were the days. $5 shows. Minutemen, Circle Jerks, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, etc. etc.