This entire album (Throwing Copper) was huge in 1994. It is a masterpiece from front to back, no filler. Certified 8 × platinum. There were 4 or 5 top 20 hit singles off of it, iirc.

To me, this song is a perfect encapsulation of how one person has a tragedy in life while another person can have a triumph. And, how when neither of them are aware of the other. It shows how life is so precious and how you should live each moment the best you can.

Throwing Copper is one of the absolute best albums of the 90s, it's a complete masterpiece from end to end, and has aged incredibly well.

Lightning Crashes by Live, One Headlight by the Wallflowers, and Freshman by Verve Pipe, and you have all of the Jaded Soul of the 90's. Then you hear Sellout by Reel Big Fish and realize 90's music was an amazing rollercoaster

This song is about the "circle of life." An angel opens her eyes and confusion sets in that she got from the old mother who died down the hall.

White, Discussion is one of the best and most underrated songs of the 90s. Saw them in Austin, TX in 95. epic road trip. got a tattoo. had to beg for gas money home. almost went to jail.

The video was actually meant to show a hospital-like setting, with a death here and a birth there. It's not meant to be about death in childbirth. The video was dedicated to a childhood friend of the singer, who was killed by a drunk driver.

I love the shock when people finally really listen to a song they been hearing their whole life and just didn't know the name or band 😂

I've read 5 comments and seen 5 different songs listed as someone's personal favorite off the album. That's a sign you have an amazing album.

This song always makes me cry. In 95 an express commuter train going 70ish hit a bus from from my hs school, killing 7 and injuring in excess of 25. I lost three friends that day. A major chicago morning radio host dedicated this song to my town and school as the news broke of the accident around the world

Actually this song was written by the lead singer in high school who lost his best girlfriend to a drunk driver. Her family donated her organs to a number of people, one young man got her heart and they remain friends till this day. 🙏🏻

This whole album is one of my all time favorites. And it still holds up 30 years later. Most of their discography is great.

This was album was a masterpeice. Had so many hits, and even the non-hits were some of the best on the album.

Early 2000's vibe...More like early 90's lol.

This album came out in the mid-90s. I know it because I was born in 1990 and as a little kid my older sister loved this band. And I mean diehard fan loved them. She played this entire CD and another one of the band's earlier albums constantly on the stereo in the house and in her car.

that was SUCH a kick ass reaction

That was so bloody cute watching your progressive recognition of this song and feeling it

One of the best genuine reactions I have seen in years, wonderful to watch and be a part of when this song was so important to me in the 90’s, Thankyou….

This album was a masterpiece. This song was Profound. Great pick 💞

i absolutely love it when you think you're listening to a song for the first time but then BAM it hits you and you remember it.

This album dominated the barracks life in 94! I was at Camp Pendleton when this song was released, and Throwing Copper really hit with a bunch of us.

One of the Best albums of the entire 90’s by far, and their first album (Mental Jewelry) is my top 5 all time… I am HIGHLY biased but they wrote most of the songs when in High School and my best friends had a band at the same time where they’d all play in Philly clubs (before certain hours as under 21). I’ve seen them like 50 times live and hung out with them many times in our teens. They were so talented. White Discussion from this same album is one of my faves if you want to react.

I remember playing this album on repeat in 1995 - it is still an amazing album that resonates today.

This song, and the album, Throwing Copper,actually came out in 94, and was huge for them. This song went to number 1 on numerous charts and the album spawned a few big radio hits that were played for over a decade, and can still occasionally be heard today. Some of those songs are, I Alone, White Discussion, Selling the Drama and All Over You. I'd recommend any of those songs. And their best song in my opinion came from the album that followed this one called The Distance to Here, song called Dolphins Cry. And they've had several other radio hits through the mid 90s to early 2000s.

This song specifically reminds me of the Murrah Bombing. I was there for more than a month. Clearing the daycare haunts me still. On the radio station 100.5 the KATT THIS SONG was played, I’ll never forget this song

right after my 2nd kid was born (w/ blue eyes) I played this on repeat and bawled every time. my youngest. a teenager now.

+Live+ was known for the way they would build and pull back each verse, yet consistently be building towards a peak. White, Discussion is a great example of this.

came out in 94

I think the whole holding the baby upside down is what they used to do in the old days. They would hold it upside down and swat their butts to get them to cry so they could start breathing on their own.

I seen them in concert in 1995 and they were one of the best sounding bands ever. Ed can sing

I used to sing this song to my son when he was a baby. When he grew up he remembered it. I taught him to play the guitar, and now... he sings it to me. It's a beautiful truthful song. I will never tire of it. ❤❤❤

I know I’m dating myself, but I caught this band in concert, the night before the start of my senior year of high school. The first week of which was actually hell to be honest, and the rest of the year wasn’t much better. But that show was like one last bright light of the summer, and they closed with this song. I just remember looking around at everyone, because it had become a big singalong. P.S. Nice glimpse of the singing voice.

Somebody else said this, but this is a prime example of when rock music still had balls.

It would be truly magic if Rachel did a full cover of this song since she enjoyed the original one from LIVE Lightning Crashes & Her voice is incredible good. At 7:35 she might be thinking it's like a mirror affect during the song.

LIVE are definitely an underrated band. They have SO MUCH music that ppl will say “oh yeah I know this song” to so many songs but at the same time say “LIVE? I don’t know that band” until they hear some of their music. For us fans they are an awesomely talented band. I r3commend you dig deep into LIVE. You should be amazed. Great reaction

lakini's juice is their best tune. guitar tone is godly

Dolphin's Cry is another good one by these guys.

The dophins cry is one of my faves from them :)

I am so glad I found your channel. I love watching your reactions to music videos. This is on Live‘s second album from 1994. I saw them in concert at a small club in Cleveland for that tour, and I still rate it as one of the best shows I have ever seen. Also, you are adorable!!!

I've loved this song for 30 years and I don't think I've ever watched the video lol. (I'm 46)

Great band/song choice!!!! And a great reaction Ray!!! Was especially fun watching the lightbulb turn on... ...and then meeting your puppy!!!!!! 🥰

I have seen these guys in concert 3 or 4 times. They are an awesome band. They are actually playing a concert with Incubus about 5 hours drive from where I am tomorrow night but I can’t make it to see them unfortunately.

Oh, if we're going here we definitely need to go Candlebox...

Have seen them in concert 3 times. Impressive

THIS SONG WAS MY LATE HUSBAND'S FAVORITE SONG, WE PLAYED THIS SONG FOR HIS MEMORIAL HE WAS ONLY 46 YEARS OLD IT WAS A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK, HE DIED IN MY ARMS 😢 I'M SORRY THIS SONG HITS ME HARD. RIP RAYMOND 😇 ❤️‍🩹 🌹 I MISS YOU DEARLY. THE NIGHT BEFORE HE DIED WE DANCE TO SAVAGE GARDEN TRULY MADLY DEEPLY AND THE NEXT MORNING HE DIED. THANK YOU RAYACTIONS, AWESOME REACTION!! SORRY, FOR THE SAD STORY AND ALL CAPS, I DON'T SEE TOO WELL!! 😊🩷🤘✌️

amazing band.

also, a little fun technical stuff: if you listen to the song with headphones you will hear the rhythm guitar going back and forth between the left and right ear, such a cool effect. not sure though if they kept this in the music video version but it's there on the album version.

All Over You is a fun song from the same album. You can even find the Unplugged performance. Amazing.

Great album 👍

When I get upset I play the Dam at Otter Creek. That was my teenage fail default. It's not the best it's not the worst it's The End. One of the times I deeply disappointed my grandfather was when I put throwing copper above the Beatles Sergeant Pepper's. 30 years later I hold firm. It didn't break ground, but it broke my heart.

Also, they used to hold babies upside down, after birth. To release any fluids stuck in the lungs, throat, etc. Let gravity take affect.

Saw this band 4 times. Great

This song throws me back to high school. I graduated in 2000 and remember going to numerous concerts.

He nails it when he sings it live as well. Very talented. I feel like music videos sometimes can take away from recognizing how talented some of these people really are.

Released in 1994, so no surprise you are not familiar with the entire song. But, it explains why you thought you have never heard it. Songs like this linger around, get sampled, covered, played incessantly, and spit out again in various forums. It's a classic to some, but modern to me (I.m 52) lol. Nice reaction!

Always saw it as the concept of reincarnation. Old mom died new mother gives birth, baby has the energy of the mom that passed

Throwing copper is fantastic! Listened to this album dozens of times in 94, but I really love "Iris" so much more on that album! Side thought: "Is she a Leo?"

Baby was upside down because when babies were born(don't know if they still do this) they would lift it by the feet and get it to cry to have gravity help get any fluids out of the mouth and lungs.

Great band! Recommend reacting to more of their songs!

My favourite live album is Secret samadhi. Less commercial than throwing copper but easily the most darkest and depressing album of the 90s. I recently heard the b side Photography and it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever. They are crazy for leaving it off Secret Samadhi.

Live is amazing! The whole Throwing Copper Album is a masterpiece!

Powerful song from a great album all the way from 94. I still think for a whole decade the 90s are right there with the 70s for the best music although the 60s were great from 65-70.

Amazing song. Really loved Live.

04:30 No, love. Live was part of the amazing 90s bands that were active during that day. I honestly can't think of whether we would consider them grunge or not right now because I haven't listened to them in so long but they were popular during the same time soundgarden and Jane's addiction and chili peppers and Grunge was going on. Definitely in the alternative category. You should check out I Alone If you haven't already. As the commenter says below me, every song on the album was a masterpiece. they're really great

Early 90s, the heart of the time..

Musically, this song is exactly like a prairie thunderstorm.

I've always wondered why that part of the chorus was lower than the rest of the song. I've always assumed it was a glitch in recording and was left in the final cut.

This song is a tribute to TBD (The Tibetan book of the dead). The circle of life.

This song takes up a large portion of my childhood memories. Take anything from Throwing Copper, you wont be disappointed!

Live always had a very existential theme to their lyrics. Their early 90s songs like this one and a lot of the other greats on Throwing Copper ("S**t Town", "Selling the Drama", and "All Over You", etc.) seemed to be more of a theme of 'this is what the world is' and 'this is what I'm going to make of it' and then after Ed Kowalczyk became a father it felt like their lyrics became a lot more hopeful, even spiritual, but they were able to keep their distinctive sound. The "Dolphin's Cry" and "Heaven" were both big hits in the late 90s / early 2000s, the latter is about his becoming a father, and it's almost amazing that song came from the same band as "Lightning Crashes".

Just remarking on the cycle of life, an old woman dies at the same time a baby is born elsewhere in the hospital. Life beginning and ending at the same time.

Am gonna see these folks in-person with Incubus in a couple of weeks, super keeeeeen. Also I was being haunted by the fact that you remind me of someone and I couldn't think of who, but I finally figured it out - Amy Acker! Sometimes the resemblance is uncanny!

Man, this takes me back. I think MTV aired this video about every 20 minutes for a few years. Great song though!

The Dolphin's Cry is probably their best song. (Although it's a lot like this one)

This song will always be the nineties personified for me. I was 12 when the album came out and I’m so happy that the equally amazing outtake song from it, Hold Me Up (which was featured in a key scene from Zack and Miri Make a Porno) finally made it onto the 25th anniv rerelease of the album. Check that song out too!

Its from 94 Rachel

This is one of my favorite songs❤

ed kowalczyk the singer has a solo song called “Grace” and he really belts the vocals in it. You should react to that soon.

The album 'Throwing Copper' which this is from is amazing and one of my all time faves.

I'm really having a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact this song is almost 30 years old. Damn, I'm old 👴🏻

I bought the album the day it came out at the suggestion of a guy working at the local record store and I had a new ‘95 mustang gt convertible…. My friends and I were the coolest kids in town cruising to this and the new nine inch nails album 😎(I was 21)

I love this song..

"Operation Spirit" and "Pain Lies By The Riverside" from their first album are also phenomenal!

You should do The Verve Pipe - freshman

A mid-2000s song wished it sounded this good.

This album is amazing

Iconic song

A lot of people think from the video that the mother died in childbirth. No, that was an another woman, in the same hospital. The cycle of life and all that.

Great record for all eras

Loved this album! I listen to.mostly Metallica and such back then. My brother had this and it was always in rotation while playing Nintendo 64

This entire album is amazing....I Alone, Selling the Drama also are great songs. You need to react to at least look at the "live" version of this song

These guys were a big deal for a while, but they don't seem to get much play these days. One of those many 2000s-ish, nameless faceless bands. I even saw these guys in concert, with great seats, and I have no idea who was in this band.

Honestly thought this band would end up on the level of other early-mid 90’s rock/grunge royalty like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Sound Garden, Alice In Chains etc after Throwing Copper. Still an elite album either way though IMO

Fun fact. My mom was a pre school teacher and Chad Taylor's (guitar player) kid was in her class. Lancaster, PA.

I absolutely love this album. Got played to death at so many teen parties, and Lightning Crashes was a regular drunken singalong track. But after learning about its connection to certain horrific acts I struggle to listen to it anymore. If you love this album, just enjoy it, and dont do research on how it was used by others

My favourite Live song is 'Sweet Release'.

Great Song from one of the best albums of the 90’s

Fucking "LIVE"....... My balls caught fire seeing them live . AMAZING show!

This wasn't 2000's, it was mid 90's. As someone said before, 1994. It's also about the cycle of life. Live is a a Christian Rock band that made it into the mainstream.

1994 vibes