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They Might Be Giants - "I Palindrome I"
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Күн бұрын1992, promoting 'Apollo 18'
@aburr507 10 жыл бұрын
Love how John L. stares into the camera in all of these performances.
@blueprintsymphonic 10 жыл бұрын
he also stares into your eyes if you see them live
@playgirlc 10 жыл бұрын
he does. freaks me out a bit, lol
@ClueSign 9 жыл бұрын
+aburr507 He is thinking that one day he shall be my bride.
@rwiseart2269 8 жыл бұрын
+ClueSign he's in his 50's now
@ClueSign 8 жыл бұрын
Ranen Chancelor Fine with me.
@TheWingus 2 жыл бұрын
Every time my eyes lock with Linell’s I get a shiver like the first time I was touched intimately by my first love
@david5h4 12 жыл бұрын
Linnel can always find the right camera and give his signature stare-down!
@siractionslacks890 2 жыл бұрын
Greatest intro line to a song ever.
@yungsircashregister Жыл бұрын
FAX
@Frankincensedjb123 9 жыл бұрын
This is one of those few bands that comes along that just stand heads and shoulders above the rest. And because they're true geniuses, not just idiots following the pack, not likely to obtain mega-star status, but the Johns did reach a bit of fame with their kids songs. I'd put them in the category of Zappa, Talking Heads, etc. kind of genius, fun, weird, intelligent, unique, insightful style of play. They're great in concert too, if you ever get the chance.
@BettyJoBialofski 6 жыл бұрын
Saw them do "Shoehorn" and they had this great setup where the guy with the triangle was placed front & center looking dejected because he had so little to do.
@angelusnielson7135 4 жыл бұрын
They ARE grammy winners, though.
@x.x.7646 3 жыл бұрын
Right you are. And what a joy it is to see that they still do what they do best.
@michaelmorgan1946 2 жыл бұрын
They were from Forest Hills, Queens and when they were trying to make it they had a dial-in service to listen to new songs. The 4k bandwidth was terrible but the songs still sounded good. Made me a go to a few of their shows at the Ritz.
@alisonnicol6343 Жыл бұрын
And their kids songs are great to teach with. Loved them always, even more as a science teacher
@blacksabbitha 6 жыл бұрын
john linnell is staring right into my soul
@daveidmarx8296 6 жыл бұрын
Prolly checking out the birdhouse you got stashed there
@Ksbweapon16 5 жыл бұрын
If you get to see them live, make sure you get front row and he'll do the same thing to you!
@riri9966 4 жыл бұрын
Ksbweapon16 I’m seeing them in march
@noko1340 Жыл бұрын
@@daveidmarx8296 Beat me to it by 4 years, cheers mate
@bigtub1101 Жыл бұрын
how does he know what camera to look at. I’m jealous
@jeshala 12 жыл бұрын
Twenty plus years of liking this band and I still maintain that Linnell is responsible for my catapult into puberty.
@crescentfreshbret 6 жыл бұрын
Leigh Timper I remember Clarissa saying that John Linnell was one of the things she loved on the first episode of Clarissa Explains It All.
@TheRulerOfOats 6 жыл бұрын
'i a snake head' - john linnell, 1992
@holdenberries8405 6 жыл бұрын
linnel is staring right into the birdhouse in my soul.
@justinecamp7922 9 жыл бұрын
I saw them open for Violent Femmes in '96 or '97, my little sister had I had the best time. TMBG thought not enough people were physically reacting to them so they stopped playing until people got up and started dancing. A conga line started on the floor. I saw them play at Easter Kentucky University.
@NxDoyle 6 жыл бұрын
Justine Camp The conga line and confetti cannon were features of the shows back then. They're always able to make their shows like a celebration.
@siractionslacks890 2 жыл бұрын
Like the early 00’s spin the dial. And Marty Beller needing millions of people clapping to be able to play.
@sweetsoad 10 жыл бұрын
Check out their biggest fan at 0:40. That guy is out of control.
@shongray9839 10 жыл бұрын
what are you even talking about?
@sweetsoad 10 жыл бұрын
There's a guy that's like 'YEAAARRGGHH" who is way louder than the rest of the audience.
@CaptHayfever 9 жыл бұрын
sweetsoad I'm almost certain that's Flansy.
@ZoeAlexa11 6 жыл бұрын
That guy is me lmao “yEAAAAAAAAH”
@daveidmarx8296 6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that yell!! TMBG may not have huge numbers of fans ala Beyonce, but we're a very devoted, vocal following!
@applesartini 5 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard TMBG was the first time I knew there were other people like me out there in the world. Thank you to the Johns for the support!
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds great, but even I said the same thing. Admit that you have no idea, & we’ll get out.
@jackdoe3990 7 жыл бұрын
Flans is so cool.
@ClueSign 3 жыл бұрын
He'd be even cooler if he turned it down about 10 notches.
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
@@ClueSign he has to do something. He speaks more than stares, at least.
@seateaparty9656 7 жыл бұрын
Pure musical talent, I'm learning that each album is it's own work of art. Their voices are fantastic and feel mellow yet intense at the same time. Through all the abstract lyrics it all makes sense in the end.
@LukeHennisch 6 жыл бұрын
Precisely
@steelingcable6350 5 жыл бұрын
0:40 *_YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_*
@camgood2304 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Boognish avatar!!!! Boognish is the ultimate avatar. Also, today is the first palindrome date in over 900 years, apparently. Happy 02/02/2020!!!! 👍
@geroldy4546 Ай бұрын
Bro really likes the Johns
@MrTrollDoctor 9 жыл бұрын
I love Linnel's expressions!
@BroForce426 7 жыл бұрын
Brandon Young Does Linnell have a thing with the camera? He always stares into it
@MrTrollDoctor 7 жыл бұрын
BroForce426 Honestly, I think that the best actors are the ones that stare right into the camera!
@StealYourFace7731 9 жыл бұрын
linnel's a beast, and that les paul flansy's playing is super sweet
@TheWingus Жыл бұрын
And there’s something so joyous about seeing Paul Schaffer having fun playing a song for another band that’s so heartwarming
@NxDoyle 6 жыл бұрын
They Might Be Giants released their 20th studio album in 2018, I Like Fun. They're touring, they sound better than ever (I saw the Philly live stream a few weeks back, amazing) and the songs are brilliant. The first time I saw them live was touring off the back of Flood, in 1990.
@davidivall8228 3 жыл бұрын
It's just relentless come-to-bed eyes from Linnell! Yes John, I am tired, I would like a story, a cuddle and a glass of warm milk.
@l33tsaber 6 ай бұрын
I thought those were "getting into character while singing about matricide" eyes. Then again, I've never been a good judge of facial expressions. XD
@smackie9 12 жыл бұрын
let's all admit it.....Linnell is frickin hot lol.
@BroForce426 7 жыл бұрын
smackie9 I'm a dude, so.....
@finethehuman1821 4 жыл бұрын
I might be gay
@steelingcable6350 4 жыл бұрын
@@finethehuman1821 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@mellularphone 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@maxhoag3487 4 жыл бұрын
@@finethehuman1821 They Might Be Gay.
@h00liganismo1 11 ай бұрын
Seeing them live in Brooklyn's Prospect Park I would swear that Linnell was staring at me through the entirety of "Guitar". Talked to a few other people after the show and they all said the exact same thing, that during "Guitar", he was staring directly into THEIR souls. I wonder how he does that? Must be magic. Also, singing about pulling the plug on a mother's life support has to be the darkest lyrical theme they ever created.
@dindigulian 3 ай бұрын
God damn, me too. I wish I had that kind of ability.
@stein1919 7 жыл бұрын
I saw these guys so much during college.
@BroForce426 7 жыл бұрын
Steve P. Good for you
@theymight6443 4 жыл бұрын
linnell is staring into my soul
@RustyNickels 2 жыл бұрын
Now there is a birdhouse in your soul.
@Valisk. 11 жыл бұрын
Flans is probably just more social of the two. I doubt Linnell hates people, just shy or very introvert.
@theunwelcome 7 жыл бұрын
that's actually true, if you find the documentary about the band titled Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns, they do mention at one point that Flansy is the gregarious outgoing rock star persona and Linnell would be just as happy writing songs in his basement forever even if they never got heard...
@rodakjones7574 3 жыл бұрын
I saw them live several times back in the mid 90s, around the time of this performance, on the Apollo 18 tour that is. They played Mountain Stage, a radio show in Charleston, WV and we got to meet them afterwards at their van. We sat and talked to them for probably an hour, got some stuff signed and some TMBG picks and whatnot. They were both super nice and accommodating. It was a great time. They were as chipper and awesome as they seem like they would be. A few months after that they did a show called "An Evening With TMBG," in Columbus (I believe. Either that or Cincinnati, as those were the 2 places we always went for shows. They played about 3 hours, no opener. It was great. Good, somewhat clean, fun times.
@Vileplume87 22 күн бұрын
@theunwelcome hinestly if the Johns had been born about 2-3 decades later Linnell might've just anonymously uploaded songs online and been perfectly content
@Danimal1577 11 жыл бұрын
Four things: 1. CD "Long-Boxes," remember those? Hahahah! I used to save those, cut out the front cover artwork and hang them on my walls :-b 2. The design on Flansburgh's amp is pretty tight. 3. Paul Schaefer is having the time of his life. 4. What's with the skipping in this video? ); Oh well, badass clip from a great time in my life nonetheless.
@bcstargazer 3 жыл бұрын
My older brother listened to this when it was new. It's still kinda mysterious and cool and I don't really know what it's about. Typical older brother coolness
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
Grow up
@bcstargazer 3 жыл бұрын
@@dawnshafer9329 am I not grown up?
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
@@bcstargazer am I not grown up?
@bcstargazer 3 жыл бұрын
@@dawnshafer9329 Idk
@snakes7303 2 жыл бұрын
@@dawnshafer9329 Are you a child?
@Danimal1577 9 жыл бұрын
I remember buying this CD in the longbox, Sam Goody. Ah the memories.
@javiergg81 13 жыл бұрын
@theanonymouspunk "Son I am able," she said "though you scare me." "Watch," said I "Beloved," I said "watch me scare you though." said she, "Able am I, Son."
@scentedpapers6569 4 жыл бұрын
They're..they're baby..
@dylannoah123 3 жыл бұрын
love that flans looks sharp while john L. is wearing a t shirt
@sweetsoad 12 жыл бұрын
That guy at 0:40 reaaallly likes this band.
@BroForce426 7 жыл бұрын
Dylan Pretty sure that's Flans
@pkalnin1 2 жыл бұрын
Happy Tuesday: 02/22/2022
@patriley5333 2 жыл бұрын
You too, as good as it gets until 200 years, now if only people would now know 2, two, to, too...also.✌
@hatcat27 2 жыл бұрын
I come back here every Palindrome Day. It's 12-2-21 today, and I suppose I'll return again on 12-22-21. Such a snapshot of a moment in time, particularly with the Lloyd Lindsey Young reference... "Hallooooooooooooo Avenel, New Jersey!"
@gruenefee9 12 жыл бұрын
I love the old-timey CD box Dave's holding up. :)
@daveidmarx8296 6 жыл бұрын
I love Flansy's laugh when Letterman refers to Lloyd Lindsay Young as "Walt Whitney"
@BroForce426 7 жыл бұрын
Weird Al Yankovic and John Linnell are those two people that made the accordion cool
@ezrablock3218 7 жыл бұрын
It's about a guy who murders his sickly mother to get the inheritance and realizes that his children are likely to do the same thing to him, aka the palindrome. Everything ends as it begins.
@octangula7914 5 жыл бұрын
It’s funny because John Flansburgh heavily dislikes Weird Al for some reason
@BroForce426 5 жыл бұрын
Pastel Pigicorn I think it’s because they themselves have been pigeonholed as “novelty music”. I don’t know if Linnell’s a fan or not but I’m guessing he isn’t either
@Ciridan 5 жыл бұрын
Listen to more Spanish music my friend
@kentsosu 2 жыл бұрын
And David Hidalgo (Los Lobos)
@paulhawkins8872 8 жыл бұрын
Just checked my local ticket website and saw these guys are playing right down the street from me in a few months, AS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS
@johnsonstreetapartments8865 8 жыл бұрын
You should go see them. They put on a great live show.
@jesspurvis5274 8 жыл бұрын
I have been wanting to see them for years, but the only under 18 shows in Australia were in the wrong state (VIC). I turned 14 the year after their over 14's concert was in Victoria :(. Can't wait for the next one though.
@carmenshepard8916 4 жыл бұрын
THEY ARE SERVING
@penelopestuart5032 4 жыл бұрын
The EYE CONTACT ugh
@wolftamer9 12 жыл бұрын
egad, a base tone denotes a bad age!
@workismybane 13 жыл бұрын
@theanonymouspunk I'm waiting for my mom to die so I get her inheritance. She did the same with her parents. She had the same sentiments exactly. ;D But after a while... As I see the spring of the grandfather clock unwinding, and I have kids... "Dad, palindrome" :| What goes around comes around.
@unqtious 12 жыл бұрын
The guy playing bass now owns a furniture shop in Tucson. It's got pretty good stuff. They're made by Navajo amputees.
@Frankincensedjb123 10 жыл бұрын
Just saw a video from 2011. They don't look that different. Are we sure these guys are actually mortal humans from planet earth?
@snakes7303 3 жыл бұрын
They arent.
@jonmcdaniel8492 4 жыл бұрын
The official song of 02022020. Happy Groundhogs Day.
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
It’s 4/27/21 & the snake is shedding. Happy.
@LaserGryph 5 жыл бұрын
Heh. That thing Letterman was holding. Jeez. This was back when CDs still came in long boxes.
@boboy285 12 жыл бұрын
I love how you can see this band evolve just from watching their segments on this show.
@JohnDoe-yr4wc 8 жыл бұрын
Some sort of weird David Lynch They Might be Eraserhead version
@hanlons_razor 12 жыл бұрын
Son, I am able she said, though you scare me. Watch said I beloved. I said watch me scare you, though. said she, able am I son.
@BettyJoBialofski 6 жыл бұрын
I love the way he looks up in the air as though he's trying to remember the lyrics. Or is it "God, this is so weird, why am I saying this at all?"
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
@@BettyJoBialofski he wasn’t actually saying it. He was just eating his own tail.
@BettyJoBialofski 3 жыл бұрын
@@dawnshafer9329 I see the spring on the grandfather clock unwinding and I wonder: why does the grandfather clock have a spring?
@mr.drearygiraffe6005 4 жыл бұрын
"Hello, Boys!" Flansy:
@Yetanotherstringband 12 жыл бұрын
Love this song and performance. Man, Letterman's band was incredibly good.
@MichaelLeroi 9 жыл бұрын
dem dropped frames
@wizardgeno 9 жыл бұрын
still better than AC Unity
@ClueSign 9 жыл бұрын
+MichaelLeroi Yes that
@BroForce426 7 жыл бұрын
MichaelLeroi I know a guy who thinks they stink
@L0REN0R2Z0RR0 6 жыл бұрын
Ma'o'aam
@ianmichalski7997 6 жыл бұрын
This guy thinks that guy stinks.
@pmbear 13 жыл бұрын
@theanonymouspunk "Son, I am able," she said "Though you scare me." "Watch" Said I. "Beloved," I said "Watch me scare you, though" Said she, "Able am I, Son"
@zachy7777 11 жыл бұрын
He plays with TMBG for most of their Lettermen performances and he and his band ocassionally play with other artists here and there. From the top of my head I remember him doing a pretty rad version of "I Want You To" with Weezer and doing keys on "Hitchin' A Ride" with Green Day.
@DavidNewlandz 11 жыл бұрын
Nice work boys! Now, come see us in the UK a little more often please!!!!
@debb8321 8 жыл бұрын
I touched the screen to record this 'like'! :)
@camgood2304 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Boognish avatar!!!! Boognish is the ultimate avatar. Also, today is the first palindrome date in over 900 years, apparently. Happy 02/02/2020!!!! 👍
@johnw8578 3 жыл бұрын
I love that album and this song!
@SRoode 4 жыл бұрын
He's the male Susanna Hoffs
@henryyancey1117 2 жыл бұрын
John L staring into the camera is so scary
@Vileplume87 6 ай бұрын
and yet so hot-
@Vileplume87 24 минут бұрын
Why did I say this
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
A John gave me a dirty look at a Moon Hooch concert a few years ago. It was the sexxy one.
@Quexumplexul1 13 жыл бұрын
Man Jon can really stare the camera down. wonder if he took classes for that? I've seen this band 6 tumes but who hasn't?
@heynyquildriver Жыл бұрын
the linnell stare is strong in this one
@Vileplume87 24 минут бұрын
He was after the audience's souls
@racheltheehermit7314 3 жыл бұрын
This is so cool.
@floraposteschild4184 11 жыл бұрын
I'll have to check those out. He's really getting into it here.
@polishcandy 13 жыл бұрын
thumbs up if you're watching this on 11.02.2011!
@gliblyaware 6 жыл бұрын
Man o naM this is good!
@some-friggin-dude 8 жыл бұрын
jumpy audio
@karma_tography 5 жыл бұрын
Javier G Madrigal Jr. duh this was made in 1992 lol 😝
@ElectricYawn 12 жыл бұрын
I swear that guy was my P.E. teacher in 7th Grade. Looks and sounds just like him!
@Dmyra 7 жыл бұрын
excellent rendition, if some one finds a non-glitchy version share pls
@brentchaffin9603 2 күн бұрын
I didn't know Dennis Reynolds and Buddy Holly used to be in a band together!
@ArbeiterInnenlieder 12 жыл бұрын
No, way earlier. John Henry was in 1994.
@BettyJoBialofski 6 жыл бұрын
Of course, there's Weird Al's "BOB" in the style of Bob Dylan: "LISA BONET ATE NO BASIL"
@thebleedingjeans 12 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Paul.
@BettyJoBialofski 3 жыл бұрын
Shaffer looks like he was having such a good time.
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
He’s never not
@dawnshafer9329 3 жыл бұрын
If you play this backwards, it still does not sound like people are getting the money.
@thedogbird44 11 жыл бұрын
manonam
@robadams8057 6 жыл бұрын
I get the feeling that Paul Shaffer missed the rehearsal. Love the song, tho.
@stanley-allen 4 жыл бұрын
Wish Flans had the Chessmaster for this performance to go along with the awesome vintage style TMBG amp
@darling_danke_schoen 12 жыл бұрын
put Eliot's toilet up, I palindrome I
@floraposteschild4184 11 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen Paul Schaffer perform with a musical guest -- good taste. Are there other examples?
@computerfighter2000 Жыл бұрын
the scheenbles :)
@RJWaters2 13 жыл бұрын
@theanonymouspunk Egad, a base tone denotes a bad age.
@goldenhog 6 жыл бұрын
those dropped frames fill me with murderous rage
@smackie9 12 жыл бұрын
That's pretty funny :D
@leafyconcern 2 жыл бұрын
What's up with the bizarre shape of the cd packaging that Letterman holds up as he's introducing the band?
@hifromblaine3568 2 жыл бұрын
Still not sure if they are giants
@williambrousseau4458 9 жыл бұрын
Danny Weinkauf has not changed at all.
@Xcorgi 3 жыл бұрын
What’s with all of the cuts in the sound in this?!? What a shame.
@RedikolousRyder 11 жыл бұрын
I'm with you... he is... @smackie9
@warrenschwartz5653 Жыл бұрын
Skipping keep video the does why?
@bifflarken 12 жыл бұрын
I thought Apollo 18 came out in 1994?
@octopuscollective 11 жыл бұрын
--t do you mean? I didn't no--- an---thing. I thought the whole thin went rath---
@unclejohnthezef 4 жыл бұрын
Why’d they drop “egad a base note denotes a bad age”?
@toopoable 13 жыл бұрын
Is the house band dragging the tempo on the choruses???
@Edgelord9000 3 жыл бұрын
Who was that weatherman?
@Havazik 12 жыл бұрын
@polishcandy 11/11/11, sup?
@kenasco 12 жыл бұрын
A MAN A PLAN A CANAL PANAMA - - - I PALINDROME I
@Bigbrian1919 12 жыл бұрын
PAUL SCHAFFER WITH HAIR!!! ROTFLMFAO!!!
@rogercline5377 Жыл бұрын
Do not enjoy the skips in the music 😑
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