Why Have THE WHITE STRIPES Never Talked About This?
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Why has no one mentioned anything about The White Stripes’ Little Songs? If you take a look at the band’s discography, there’s a trend that they kept going throughout their entire six-album run.
It started with “Little People” on their self-titled debut.
Then “Little Bird” on De Stijl.
White Blood Cells gave us “Little Room.”
There was “Little Acorns” on Elephant.
“Little Ghost” on Get Behind Me Satan.
And finally “Little Cream Soda” on Icky Thump.
With how calculated Jack White is when it comes to presentation, there’s just no chance that this was a coincidence. Of course it was intentional. And knowing that they would continue this trend, would the group have put some extra thought into what these “little” songs would represent over the course of their career? Most of them are far from the Stripes’ greatest hits, so is there anything that makes these songs more significant? Well, let’s take a closer look at The White Stripes’ Little Songs.
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Written, voiced and edited by Frank Furtado
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@seanflynn7840 3 жыл бұрын
Jack said in a interview when Icky Thump came out that Little Cream Soda was untitled and Meg noticed that they didn't have a "little" song title yet and had a minor freak out about it. Jack said they just called the song "Little Cream Soda" because of the word. Elsewhere he said he noticed the "little" thing and thought it was a subconscious accident, and the only song that has any real meaning with the word would be "Little Room."
@ImLazarusMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I enjoy this content too but for the above average Jack White fan this isn’t really new information, or accurate information for that matter.
@Snufflegrunt Жыл бұрын
Jack isn't exactly known for being entirely objectively truthful. Artistically truthful, yes.
@alisterfolson 3 жыл бұрын
Jack White: "I think they're onto us."
@bloopledoopdoop6200 3 жыл бұрын
He calls up Meg and is like, “Look I know we’re divorced but somebody just found out about the little song thing.”
@dawsonhicks5929 3 жыл бұрын
Little Acorns didn’t have to go that hard
@soolzy3873 3 жыл бұрын
but it did
@walt9327 3 жыл бұрын
The first time I listened to it I was about to skip it cause I thought it was ridiculous, until I heard the music start, and was like "Hot damn, that's an mf bop"
@thomaswarren2699 3 жыл бұрын
Love that song so much I got some of the lyrics tattooed on me
@soolzy3873 3 жыл бұрын
Oogly Sproggs as you should lol
@Jonny0W 3 жыл бұрын
"Hot damn, that's an mf bop" 🤣
@tangyorange6509 3 жыл бұрын
I bet Jack laughs at these videos saying, “dude I just wanted to write a song about a kid”
@alonedownthere47 3 жыл бұрын
"i just wanted a good backstory for why meg is bad at drumming"
@jacksoneee6759 3 жыл бұрын
@@alonedownthere47 buuuuuut, she isn’t.
@fdavidd 3 жыл бұрын
@@alonedownthere47 If the band had another drummer, or more, Meg would still be considered the best, she is perfect for the concept.
@OdaKa 3 жыл бұрын
@@alonedownthere47 she don't got crazy chops, but she not bad
@J_Trask 3 жыл бұрын
@@alonedownthere47 weak people cut down and insult others to elevate themselves.
@atomicriffsofficial 3 жыл бұрын
For me The White Stripes were one of the most creative bands ever, they were a duo, with a identity like the Ramones or AC/DC, their colors, formation, names, even the instruments! They revive the Delta Blues from legends like Son House, Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell, they play Garage, Punk, Country, Folk, Rock and Blues. All that in the early 2000's and become a mainstream band! That's something that with todays mainstream music seems almost impossible!
@shhs1227 3 жыл бұрын
it's a shame that their feat is more possible than ever but seems so impossible
@thugtrippin 3 жыл бұрын
One of the mostest everest
@scottishcheese13 3 жыл бұрын
“Tell me you don’t listen to modern music without saying you don’t listen to modern music”:
@anthonydandrea270 3 жыл бұрын
Big facts
@RHINOSAUR 3 жыл бұрын
One of the most creative? LMAO! They’re a retread of everything that came before them.
@jackisnotbad9688 3 жыл бұрын
Middle 8: hmm I think I'll do another white stripes video
@Middle8 3 жыл бұрын
I'll talk about them any chance I get!
@jackisnotbad9688 3 жыл бұрын
@@Middle8 you talking about the white stripes is great
@aidanmcilhenney6101 3 жыл бұрын
@@Middle8 dont stop
@OpaqueVisions47 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@debbiehf05 3 жыл бұрын
@@Middle8 Can you make a video about Nirvana? I've fallen in love with them again over quarantine and I think there is just so much to look into with Kurt's songwriting. Also, it's always a good day when you upload, so thank you.
@cegalo12 3 жыл бұрын
I won't ever be tired of listening the White Stripes or people talking about Meg and Jack!
@Ezmo1999 3 жыл бұрын
Little acorns is so underappreciated
@jetsamperes5762 3 жыл бұрын
Mort Crim was a long time anchor on the local Detroit NBC affiliate. He was a legend. When he retired he started doing these Paul Harvey type segments like Little Acorns and syndicating them to radio stations. I remember hearing them on my way to work. Jack uses inspiration wherever he finds it.
@mikequinlivan8842 3 жыл бұрын
I always loved that one. “Be like the squirrel…”
@juancarlospierolafuentes3058 2 жыл бұрын
Its one of my favorites "be like the squirrel girl, be like the squirrel"
@henryfinman6176 3 жыл бұрын
Little Room came on my playlist right as my bus pulled up to school the first day of freshmen year and now I listen to it at the beginnings and ends of each school year.
@ericwoodard7005 3 жыл бұрын
I used to listen to “we’re gonna be friends” on my walk to the first day of school every year.
@nermanturkic176 3 жыл бұрын
I dont usually comment on youtube but gotdamn the quality of these videos are insane both the content and production are through the roof this is some good shit keep it up and once again GOTDAMN
@Middle8 3 жыл бұрын
LOOOL thanks!!
@cagethefoxtrick3852 3 жыл бұрын
"LETS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK"
@Middle8 3 жыл бұрын
*paging Polyphonic
@iqceo4276 3 жыл бұрын
“Let’s take a little closer look.”
@kclo 3 жыл бұрын
I always loved 'Little Ghost,' hits me in the bluegrass feels.
@saltwatertaff 3 жыл бұрын
Hey you should talk about Jack White's solo career, specifically boarding house reach.
@quantumjourney1 3 жыл бұрын
The White Stripes basically is his solo career, lol
@tangyorange6509 3 жыл бұрын
I would like a video on this
@Spagneti 3 жыл бұрын
@@quantumjourney1 The White Stripes wouldn't be anything as we know it without both Jack and Meg, get outta here.
@saltwatertaff 3 жыл бұрын
@@quantumjourney1 nah man. The album I was talking about, boarding house reach, is VERY different from any white stripes material. Much more electronic/blues oriented than hard rock.
@shhs1227 3 жыл бұрын
@@quantumjourney1 maybe listen to the album first lol
@phant0mdummy 3 жыл бұрын
Little Cream Soda is the ultimate Stripes jam. One of their top songs for me.
@brunodantasm 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, thank god for that nephew.
@ashtonturner2862 3 жыл бұрын
Co-sign
@TheMontrealPaul 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, one of my all time favorites, still listen to it at least once a week. It's actually God who has nothing left to say to Jack, even more epic :)
@dr.rexbutts2986 3 жыл бұрын
Fell in a love with a girl is my favourite song
@ericcapossela6530 3 жыл бұрын
One of their most underrated for sure
@Aliens2Exist 3 жыл бұрын
it's cool how Jack White's skeletal Garage Rock completely reverses when you hear stuff like Blunderbuss or Boarding House Reach when it's full of instrumentation
@EugenePanfilov 3 жыл бұрын
Woah, "there's nothing left for me to tell you" line just has made such a new and a big sense for me now (listened to this song like a million times but as a foreigner some thoughts are hard to grasp). thanks, man!
@gaberezin612 3 жыл бұрын
Did you know "In My Time Of Dying" is a cover of a Blind Willie Johnson song?
@lilschlagen 3 жыл бұрын
Killer production. Felt like I was watching some kind of television show.
@nintendoor1 3 жыл бұрын
Little Acorns is one of my favorites of theirs. It blew my little mind when I heard it as a teenager. Made me realize that extremely fuzzed our guitars are good
@EugenePanfilov 3 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of any related to Jack White videos
@robbiemcneish4459 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh middle 8 literally just lets me hear new music and talks about it, I love it
@americanpancakelive 3 жыл бұрын
During this entire entertaining breakdown / interpretation the narrator never mentions Jack White's vocal aesthetic. It is absolutely everything, everything in regards to their immense success. Totally unique and existing in some weird divergent plane between baroque pop and art rock glam, it exudes a flamboyant style matching his visual persona and his melodic countenance. White could likely sing a label on a prescription bottle and make it sound interesting.
@santojorge 3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE make as many white stripes content as possible, hell i'll write them myself if it's what it takes. the band has next to no recognition online, we NEED more
@Kampy_ 3 жыл бұрын
This video explains why I love the White Stripes better than I ever could. As a designer my mantra has always been ‘less is more’ and that idea can apply to anything, even epic rock music.
@smaug1234 3 жыл бұрын
I only got to see them once live, my god they were epic, last show of the tour, Jacks voice was just about shot, the guy never held back one bit, every bit of energy was on that stage that night. The way they dressed the roadies like mobsters, the enthusiasm to how they approached just another night in a place where maybe not everyone got it. Jack gets so much credit for his playing and its deserved, but his strong point was always song writing imo, sometimes its more then a catchy riff or beat, sometimes its just that.
@josiahclagett1105 3 жыл бұрын
Creative constraints are necessary in a world where art can be anything. The blank page is larger and more daunting than ever before.
@reimereason 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Huge Stripes fan here, and I've definitely been aware of the little songs. Thanks for expounding on this little topic.
@benmaitra8822 3 жыл бұрын
De Stijl is their masterpiece
@Spagneti 3 жыл бұрын
Damn. I've been a White Stripes fan for over 15 years and never registered the significance of "nothing left for me to tell you". Thanks for such a well thought out video! I can tell you're a big fan from how well you incorporated their design values into the video's editing.
@sonsitdownforaminute4635 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible video man! So informative about the white stripes creative process. Really eye opening. Well done!
@mp87328 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Followed your podcast on spotify right away. Can't wait to hear more
@pepsififa3205 3 жыл бұрын
The white stripes deserve more people knowing who they are and not just the 3-5 songs that blew up for them. They were one of the only people to keep rock going through the rough years of it when no one was interested in this style of it. Today we have royal blood and greta van fleet who are now the ones holding it together. But I have much respect for Jack White and the White Stripes 👏
@thedpend 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you used Cooper BLACK as the font for the titles in this vid.
@madiserket2 3 жыл бұрын
same font that OFWGKTA used back in the 2008-2012 period
@Middle8 3 жыл бұрын
D.P. Argyle it looks like Cooper Black but it’s Goudy Heavyface. Same font the Stripes used on their Elephant album.
@thedpend 3 жыл бұрын
@@Middle8 Huh! Ok then - learn something new everyday. Great vid as always!
@shaem482 3 жыл бұрын
Dude are you Sherlock Holmes?? What a pick up haha
@alexanderishmaels9049 3 жыл бұрын
Beach boys font lmao
@ethanlittle776 3 жыл бұрын
Little room has been my anthem for years 🤙🏼
@AlexLernt 3 жыл бұрын
I was convinced that Apple Blossom had "little" in the title, too.
@brokenwave6125 3 жыл бұрын
Nah, just in the lyrics
@marklee81 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you made this video. I hope Jack hears it. I've always wondered how this came about.
@TheDonkee1976 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder how it came about? Who know what jack was thinking with these tracks, it's all assumption. And I doubt Jack looked at his audience as little birds, may as was say sheep right there, and that's really not in his character.
@BigBagofHorses 3 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about this for years. Such a good video!
@erikr6349 3 жыл бұрын
little room is also interesting because when jack was a child he removed all furniture in his little room to keep more room for instruments and slept on the floor in the middle of it
@asimwilliams2116 3 жыл бұрын
jack white is in my top 3 favorite guitarists.
@pablokorona 3 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoy your essays. Thank you.
@nolenkelly5298 3 жыл бұрын
I could watch White Stripes dissection videos all day. So much good stuff
@ianbarber1318 3 жыл бұрын
I love the white stripes... I feel like a fool for never realising or noticing the thread of “little songs” in their albums. After all this time still leaning new stuff fills me with joy. Thanks for the video. De Stijl is my favourite by the way
@FlippyWibs 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I love your stuff, man. Keep up the great work. I wanted to suggest maybe making a video on Nujabes. Criminally underrated artist.
@patrick-tx1tr 3 жыл бұрын
dude whenever i heard the little songs i just thought they were random and funny but when u explained little room which is the one i’ve heard most out of all of them u blew my mind thank u sm
@MelvaCross 3 жыл бұрын
"Their songs are so easy, even the White Stripes can play them!" Seems like that was the point.
@rgb3x3 3 жыл бұрын
You for sure have some of the highest quality videos I've ever seen
@dogbabyproductions 3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos man keep it up
@nerderiffic8682 3 жыл бұрын
Little acorns is probs on of my fav tracks on Elephant tbh
@aleee-6164 3 жыл бұрын
Such a good video thank u for making it!
@mauriceoliverdelacruz581 3 жыл бұрын
their debut album for me is gold, I love all the tracks and play some of them in my electric guitar. mostly power chords and some catchy little licks very straight forward and raw...
@simplyavery3 3 жыл бұрын
love the video, if you do another white stripes vid maybe you could dive into all their amazing covers they recorded and played live
@RoboGods 3 жыл бұрын
Dude you are so underrated... you deserve 1mil subs +
@misokorosec1538 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Great editing and story telling
@erazet3084 3 жыл бұрын
I love more than half of the "little" songs and somehow I never noticed these parallels
@bluepenguin3686 3 жыл бұрын
Cant believe i JUST found this channel!!! Liked, subscribed.... Now time to binge. *grabs popcorn*
@coolkoi7999 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are so good. I love the editing style.
@estd.bruwer2778 3 жыл бұрын
This is quality. Edited extremely well. Great use of motion graphics.
@jakefine7234 3 жыл бұрын
Really good video on my favourite band. Brilliant
@abraham9305 3 жыл бұрын
the voice over at the start of Little Acorn sounds like Dennis Prager
@cainanmullins440 3 жыл бұрын
Mort Crim
@wolfhaddad7677 3 жыл бұрын
It definitely sounds like Dennis prager even though it is mort crim
@mikequinlivan8842 3 жыл бұрын
@@wolfhaddad7677 oh man…..I could have gone with out that quite correct observation. 😂
@Nergal_Slayer 3 жыл бұрын
Been a stripes fan for years, never heard about their "little songs"! Thank you!!!
@feeeeefmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Little Acorns and Little Cream Soda are 🔥🔥🔥
@instantwalrus 3 жыл бұрын
Jack White mentioned in an interview that it's an "inside joke" to have a song with "Little" in the title for each record.
@carolinazanata1473 Жыл бұрын
omg man thank you for noticing this! just hit play and already love it
@casandrabullock9497 Ай бұрын
Thanks for doing a little songs from The White Stripes albums. Little Room and Litte Bird are favorites but I love them all. Rock on!🎸✌️
@martijnaalbers3705 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work man!! Keep it up!
@Hamishamishamishamish 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this made me feel emotional. I never even imagined the Little songs were connected. The White Stripes were amazing
@plunket78 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Your Work is appreciated
@nemesisnight08 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on this video!
@alexklemens6005 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the best presented videos on KZfaq
@SloneKyle 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of everything jack does. This video was amazing. Just subbed 🙂
@AlexLazor 3 жыл бұрын
Little Room's simplicity reminds me of Jack's favourite song, "Grinnin' in your face" by Son House. There's only clapping and singing, the inspiration is obvious
@edgarbloodofficial 3 жыл бұрын
But that's the thing, he doesn't want to think of how he got started sitting in that little room anymore.
@ottebya 3 жыл бұрын
this was amazing, I SO want to make a little album now or at least that little playlist hehe
@applehack97 3 жыл бұрын
sounds kind of like it started as a coincidence and they just went with it til the end. Kind of like how Blink 182's albums used to be released acording to the alphabet
@tobyjug83 3 жыл бұрын
Never noticed that about Blink-182 discography 🤯
@thecosmicblueautie 3 жыл бұрын
And all Kings of Leon album titles having only 5 syllables.
@theverdicts5616 3 жыл бұрын
ah blink-182. buddah, cheshire cat, dude ranch, enema of the state, ftake off your pants and jacket, guntitled, hneighbourhoods, iCalifornia, jNine
@ImLazarusMusic 3 жыл бұрын
I remember talking about that with friends back in the day when Enema came out. But yeah as far as white Stripes it basically is a coincidence, Jack has even said so himself. This channel just didn’t research the topic enough.
@isadoraog 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video, thanks so much
@Sergio_Math 3 жыл бұрын
First middle 8 video I see. Fucking A. Immediate subscription right here.
@ClarkMoorman 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks! One comment though, their debut was mostly recorded at Ghetto Recorders, not in Jack White's home.
@cpottervlog8122 3 жыл бұрын
The theremin on Little People used to give me lsd flashbacks. It was awesome
@MrHawkvalley 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are fantastic. Bravo!
@WhenTeenDinosAttack 3 жыл бұрын
Growing up the Early 2000's with a parent loving the white stripes. The child touch makes so much sense and throughout life I always come back to hear bits of my childhood. It all comes together and makes my respect for the band go that much farther for connecting child mindset with my own childhood. Appreciate it Mr. White
@micheleinfelise9001 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this episode!!!!!❤
@ready2start 3 жыл бұрын
Really good video - subscribed!
@retrorocketsnail 3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@_f_i_a_ 17 күн бұрын
AH I NOTICED THIS AND I LOVED LISTENING TO THE SONGS WITH “LITTLE” IN THE TITLES EVEN MORE WHEN I WAS A KID! 💌
@Sanduzelai 2 жыл бұрын
Simply a great video!
@Saylup 3 жыл бұрын
Another amazing middle 8 video
@Middle8 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@katieodonnellyoutube 3 жыл бұрын
REQUEST!!! (I love this video btw ur amazing) you should do a video on Phoebe Bridgers :D you could talk about her lyrics or her many collaborations or something ❤️
@markdearlove8634 3 жыл бұрын
Nice analysis. What a great band they were.
@ryyhno9924 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a similar video about their "Blues" songs.
@spookey2004 3 жыл бұрын
Try making a playlist and listening to all theese songs in chronological order, it actually flows really nicely.
@NoUploadJustComment 3 жыл бұрын
Great little analysis there.
@JanicaJackson 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. The only one I think I ever really understood was Little Room. I agree, the simplicity made them great.
@pspspspspspspspspspspspspspss 3 жыл бұрын
Hi middle 8 I really wish you could make a video/documentary on the most mysterious song on the internet
@adamszekrenyes9741 3 жыл бұрын
Man I would love to have a drink with you and talk about music. The White Stripes is my favorite band ever and I haven't noticed this. (even though Little Cream Soda and Little Acorns are two of my favorite songs ever) Also your editing skills are god tier. Great job!
@carolinepalmer5821 3 жыл бұрын
I love Little Cream Soda so much! When the song changes from the heavy distorted rift back to the smooth one, it’s just sooo goood! Little Cream Soda and Catch Hell’s Blues, mmmmmmm, so good! If you want an additional person to get a drink with ya, I am here 😂
@jmj7599 3 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks!
@toddblenkhorn7675 3 жыл бұрын
A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man - Jebediah Springfield
@raccoonja5905 3 жыл бұрын
Now I want to get the other White Stripes albums. I only have Elefant. I got it for Seven Nation Army, but ended up loving other songs like Harded Button to Button and I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself even more.
@Michael-xo8lw 3 жыл бұрын
This was simply excellent.
@JakeHGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered about the "little" songs motif in their music as a kid and even made a playlist on it after seeing that they organized themselves together in the "songs" section of my iPod because of the alphabetization. I don't know if this video answered the question but it is by far the best video I've seen about The White Stripes.
@ImLazarusMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Haha there’s no question to answer. It’s just a click-baity video title/topic that meanders without giving much accurate information. I’m just here to let everyone know to be skeptical of any “facts” this channel presents to us. I don’t know nearly as much about some of the other artists covered here but I’d be willing to bet the hardcore fans are able to point out the inaccuracies in those videos as well.
@JakeHGuy 3 жыл бұрын
@@ImLazarusMusic I mean I don't think this vid was clickbaity, it's a pretty niche topic to delve into that I was happy to hear someone besides myself talk about.
@ImLazarusMusic 3 жыл бұрын
@@JakeHGuy I guess it’s just people’s different perception of information being presented. Since there wasn’t anything new to me in this video, and some of the passing information mentioned was inaccurate it felt like clickbait to me. Not to mention the fact that the title says “why have the white stripes never talked about this” and several people have mentioned in the comments that Jack has actually talked directly about it. It wouldn’t have even taken that much research to find out. So, the lack of research about the topic is also what makes me feel like it’s a hollow viewing experience.
@JakeHGuy 3 жыл бұрын
@@ImLazarusMusic Oh gotcha yeah I can get that.
@luk11c4 3 жыл бұрын
This channel is a masterpiece.
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