One of the very best female vocalist ever the range of her voice is incredible!

Since 2001, Linda Perry, the singer, has written numerous songs for singers such as Celine Dion, Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani. Perry is the owner of the label Custard Records, which among others has James Blunt under contract. 🤗

I never get tired of Linda Perry's amazing voice. It is truly an anthem song for today as much as it was in the early 90's...

It's funny how sometimes you can just instantly be blown away by a song. I was working a night shift back in '92. This song came on the radio, and after it finished, i immediately called the station, (you could reach the deejays on the night shift lol) and asked who that was? Next day i went to Virgin Records, and picked up the cd. The whole cd was excellent btw. Great choice Harri, thanks! 😀

@neilmartin99

3 жыл бұрын

I so miss regular fm radio.

Great reaction Harri .Now you know why this has over 1 billion views.🎼🎼 musically and lyrically this song speaks to so many people. It’s definitely a masterpiece. Linda Perry is a genius. She has written many songs for other artists.😀👍❤️✌️🌼

I LOVE THIS SONG WAYYYYY TOO MUCH !!! 😍😍😍 This is what I call an anthem ! 😄

Enjoy this one. Love this song. Linda has amazing vocals. Thanks.

Linda Perry became a producer for a lot of pop divas (Christina Agulerra, Pink, etc)

This sort of an anthem many can relate to. Just fed up with so much you scream "What's going on?"

This was not my favorite genre of music in the 90's but this song was do damn cool! Thanks for that one! I forgot how good that song is ❤

Loved your reaction to this group. First time I heard them was back when they first came out back in 1989 and I was in love with Linda Perry's voice! You have to do their rendition of Led Zeppelin's Misty Mountain Hop, you will NOT regret it!

WOW! I heard this needed to hear yr reaction, glad u really enjoyed it. I'm more into old school music but this is incredible! I'm amazed this was their only hit. She has the chops of Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane. Man, again a tremendous song

Guns 'n' Roses wishes they could have this song and perform it this well. Although, have to admit it would be interesting to have Slash on lead guitar.

One of my favourite Song of all times....her voice amazing, really brillant..... awesome

A song and artist that stands the test of time. Just as important now as it was then.

Great, great song. One of my favorite one hit wonders.

Love your choices and responses. Thank you so much.

Two more 4Non Blondes songs worth noting - "Dear Mr. President" and "Spaceman".

@88pjtink

3 жыл бұрын

morphine and chocolate. but the whole album is just crazy good. excellence in blues rock. pure excellence.

Linda wrote hit songs for Pink ("Get the Party Started") and Christina Aguilera ("Beautiful").

@HarriBestReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Those were huge songs!

@lindakinninger5500

3 жыл бұрын

Which Aguilera nailed on the first take. She was just feeling out the song and wanted to keep doing it , but Linda Perry who was also the producer overruled her. Thank God.

@xoxxobob61

3 жыл бұрын

@@HarriBestReactions Linda Perry is a phenomenal song writer .

As others have pointed out, lead singer/composer Linda Perry has gone on to have an illustrious career as a composer for other bands/musicians like Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion and others. As far as I know Four Non Blondes only released this one album (Bigger, Better, Faster, More) in 1992. Though this is, by far, their biggest hit, there was another hit from this album called "Morphine and Chocolate." While it's great that Linda Perry has lent her considerable composing talents to other musicians/bands, the world has been deprived of her amazing voice since this album. This song was huge on the alternative radio scene, which was rapidly emerging when this song came out.

Linda Perry is a gift from God! Her her talent is a gift. I love her with 4 Non Blondes however, I love her even more as a solo artist. Also, not to mention her style her swag she is such a badass. I love this woman.

As far as I know, she was a friend of Slash the lead guitarist of Guns and Roses and he inspires her. I think I am remembering that he offered her one of his hats... But I amn old and my memory... :-)

14 members of the Royal Air Force were travelling through the hot evening of the Saudi Arabian desert land. 16 hour days for 5 months non stop under the 140 degree heat. Every single one was tired, depressed and broken both physically and mentally. The broken A/C occasionally coughing out a brief cool breeze providing the only bit of relief. They are on their way back to the barracks for some food and then a much needed sleep. All inside the battered, dusty people carrier were just wishing to be home in Blighty. It's deathly quiet until the front passenger switches on the radio. It's British Forces Broadcasting Service. The DJ does he usual spiel about whatever, no-one is paying any attention. And then 4 Non Blondes starts to play. The volume is down low but one lone voice at the back of the vehicle can be barely heard mumbling the words as he looks out of the window upon the bleak landscape. A second voice is then heard singing quietly. Soon more voices join in. The radio's volume is turned up. The voices join it in volume. The chorus hits for the first time and every one of the 14 people are unashamedly singing along. The volume goes up again on the radio and again the voices join it. It's now at the second chorus and the radio is being drowned out by those 14 previously broken individuals.The song ends, the dial is turned down and each person goes back to looking out of the windows once more. Only now they are a little happier, a little less despondent and broken. " Just one more month. We can do this. Just one more month" and all was right with the world for a short while again. Mine was that first lone voice and I have to thank this song and this band for getting me and 13 other Airmen through that last month.

@elainewhittaker6239

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for that..nice to hear your story..

@graciezundt4201

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love that story!

Hard to believe they only had this one hit - What’s going on!? Think the duet you suggested is a brilliant idea mate. Always a pleasure.

That's actually the first and only time I've ever heard the comparison of 4NB and GNR. To each his own Harri. lol

The minute it started it reminded me a little of Suzi Quatro's song, "If You Can't Give Me Love". It's even in the exact same key and starts with the same kind of acoustic guitar strum intro. And although not exactly, it's somewhat similar to the melody that Suzi sings at the beginning.

@coffee-xg6my

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you're right, I just went and listened to Suzi and it does have that same feel in the beginning! Their voices are even sort of similar in that song. I haven't listened to much of Suzi's stuff. Harri ought to check it out.

@clemdane

2 жыл бұрын

I love that song!

I'm listening to music over 60 years one of the greatest singers ever. Love her voice, the song, everything! All good 👍

It was also the theam song for a netflix show called Sense8 which was an excellent show.

Mr President was another hit by them, not nearly as big. The lead singer became a rather big name producer and a renowned songwriter for other artists. Such a beautiful soul. Married to Sara Gilbert from Roseanne.

@davedave8602

3 жыл бұрын

Not any more. They split up several years ago.

Love this song....if there's one song that can take me back to the 90s it's this one. Can even tell you first time I heard it.... (Coventry Speedway)

Every time this song comes on, I become a rock star! ❤😂❤

Bobby pickett - the monster mash 6. Zager and Evans -- in the year 2525 7. John Fred and The Playboys - Judy in disguise with glasses 8. The Lemon Pipers - green tambourine 9. The Shocking Blue - Venus 10. M - pop music.

Harri, great reaction to 4 non blondes, LINDA PERRY can out sing any of the artists she now produces. Want some more one hit wonders ? Here goes 1. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco 2, Norman Greenbaum - spirit in the sky 3. The Buggles - video killed the radio star 4. Bobby pickets--

Love this!

I think you would like... Jeff Healey, See The Light, Live.

I think a lot of the views are due to this song being highly featured in the hit show Sense 8. It became a calling card for the show.

great song, top drawer. another worth a listen is "Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys

I always liked this song and never knew Linda Perry wrote and performed it . The Conners and Roxanne star Sarah Gilbert is Linda's life partner , Sarah mentioned her a few times on the show The Talk.

Beautiful song. My new favorite.

Linda Perry compuso esa maravillosa cancion, de la cual soy fan; y suena igual a Linda Perry. No es justo compararla con cualquier otra banda.

I'll tell you. HARRI, I listen to What's Up at least once a day. Because listen to it a couple times and you will be listening to them daily. You comparisons fall short for me. I'm not a fan of GNR but I am a fan of 4 non-blondes. Try listening to them at the same session. Go back and forth and I think you'll see they are different in many ways.

One person was having an awesome-spasm while listening to this song and accidentally clicked the wrong reaction button.

OK, I'm going to call you out the Gun's N Roses reference, first off this is an all woman band, and this song was released in 1993. Gun's N Roses didn't release a song until 1995, so give these girls credit, they rock and don't need to be compared to anyone, especially a male.

@jedislap8726

3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to call YOU out. Guns 'N' Roses didn't release a song till 1995?? WTF are YOU smoking. Appetite For Destruction came out in 1987 and they had a Number 1 hit from it, their SECOND album came out in 1988. Their next TWO albums both came out in 1991. By the time THIS song came out GnR had already had FIVE hit albums and SIX top 10 hits.

NEVER thought of the Producer

Give their song "Spaceman" a listen! ❤

☮️💜

FYI first lesbian band to hit the top 40.

I love this song! A great song a long song when you're driving! Great review!

4 Non Blondes: Misty Mointain Hop (Led Zepplin cover) ...of course, please listen to Led's version first if you haven't already

This song and her voice with passion always reminds me of Janis Joplin.

Pray also .. For revelation .. In the past I have some dreams of a class free society, and that we share more with each other and do not exploit the weakest in society. I live in Norway and am fine. But not everyone is so lucky.

She does have a bit of a Slash look going.

Emerson, Lake and Palmer Karn evil 9 first Impression part 2. Please react to that you will love it and wonder where its been all your life. @Harry.

Knock Knock

Check out Linda Perry's duet she did with Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane on "Knock Me Out"

Singer Linda Perry became one of the most successful somgwriters eber

Hi mate, I’m a recent subscriber. Think you’re an awesome guy.

@HarriBestReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David! Welcome onboard my friend

@1davidtcb

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, pleasure to be onboard mate. All the best.

Pink was influenced by Linda Perry (4 Non Blondes), and before she was really famous, she got a hold of Linda Perry's ph.# and continually called, singing this song and begging her to write a song with her. Check out this video of them performing this song: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g61_0LqekrbgXdY.html Pink's first hit "Get the Party Started" was written Linda Perry. Now Pink writes the majority of her own songs and they are fantastic. PLEASE, please, react to some music from Pink!!

I hear the guns and roses similarity. Good call

Axl Rose singing one of the great feminist anthems of all time. Now there's an image. XD

If you like acoustic music you should check up Asaf Avidan and his songs In the box II Labyrinth

She puts Axle Rose to shame

This song is so 90s because it is redolent of the 60s.

Hari. 4 Non Blondes was formed to thumb the nose at Female Bands like the Go-Gos, Banannarama, & the Bangles etc. With mostly or all blonde members

Another great one hit wonder is Sweet City Woman by the Stampeders, you'd enjoy that one.

@toddstevens13

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Suzanne the Stampeders had numerous hits. 12 Top 25, and 9 Top 10. 6 Top 3. SCW was the biggest though.

@toddstevens13

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to hear Power Rock Stampeders try Wild Eyes. The same 3 dudes are still out there crossing the country every year playing to thousands of fans in their late 60's.

Another ONE hit wonder song you should check out is "Back When My Hair Was Short" - GunHill Road.

THE BLACKBYRDS "WALKING IN RHYTHM"

Blind Melon No Rain

LOVE this song!!! Her voice is great! I don't get the comparison at all, sorry.

Please try with purple rain of prince

THE BE GOOD TANYAS "WAITING AROUND TO DIE"

The lead guitarist is a Guy. They originally were an all Female band, but replaced the original guitarist with Roger Rocha.

I was going to hit the like button but I'm NOT gonna be #66@ 😂

There might be some similarities because Guns And Roses might have been a influence (:. But the truth is that they have there own sound and are very original and true and faithful too it (:. Lol them (:. Miss them (:

Let's not get carried away. The term "one-hit wonders" is relegated to pop acts -- groups or artists that are singles-oriented, rather than album-oriented.

React to another 1 hit wonder "Only one woman" by the marbles (Writen by the bee gees)

yeah yeah yeah,,,,,,everyone loves this song. it is great. it is iconic. EXCEPT NO ONE EVER reacts to any other song off of the album. and the entire thing is just sick kind of good. (try morphine and chocolate for goodness sake!)

Guns and Roses???? No way man. No way. They could not cover this song i feel. Linda Perry all the way.

Hi Harri

@HarriBestReactions

3 жыл бұрын

How you doing?

@RAY_L_A

3 жыл бұрын

@@HarriBestReactions It's been rough (ruf lol) since Snuggles the dog died but it seems to be getting a little better. You cheer me up friend☺️. Thanks for being you.

Quick point... the lead guitar player on the left is a guy... but he is not blonde...

@HarriBestReactions

3 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE JOKING??

@aitchessanon4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@HarriBestReactions No, Jon is correct. His name is Roger Rocha, the one on the left of the screen.

"Sounds like GNR"? The only thing remotely similar to GNR is Linda's hat.

This is a little embarrassing, but I always thought the singer was a guy with really good pipes like Geddy Lee, Geoff Tate, Robin Zander ish. I had only heard them on radio, so I had no idea who they were. It's better to know she's a hot broad.😍

Harri, New to your channel, and I'm still going through you back catalog of reactions. I'm loving your reactions so far. I haven't seen two songs yet, that I think you'll enjoy, so I'm going to list them here so you can add them to your watchlist: Extreme - MORE THAN WORDS (1990) kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6Z9y66vl5ieg7w.html Chris Issak - WICKED GAME (1989): kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJhh06tvYsq0erA.html

Ohh fascinating link to GnR. Love them both so I will have to pay attention to this concept.

That's so interesting to think about Axl in his prime singing this.... he would kill it..!

"What's up" is a rip-off of Bobby McFerrin's "Don't worry, be happy". But it's such an elegant steal, that it doesn't matter. Just a proof of Linda Perry's genius! Very impressive!!!

@stevenmckee6134

3 жыл бұрын

Now I can't unhear that. Thanks

@junkyardheaven

3 жыл бұрын

:-D

@crazyfingers19

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see it except that melody is somewhat similar but so are probably a hundred other songs. Although I love Bobby Mcferrin's upbeat message, until we are all on equal footing, songs like this will be needed and welcome.

@junkyardheaven

2 жыл бұрын

@@crazyfingers19 It's the melody line and structure I'm talking about, not message/lyrics. The songs have been beat-mapped in mash-ups. It shows chord-progression and structure is pretty much similar. You'll find mash-ups on YT, if you're interested. But as said, very elegantly done by Perry. She's a brilliant producer! Definitely agree McFerrin's message should be timeless, and listened to by everyone!

I was thinking guns and 🌹 too.

Linda Perry wrote the song. She was not pleased with the production of it. I don’t believe that she acknowledges any inspiration from GnR, but she has commented extensively about it over the years.

@HarriBestReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Commented about what?

@CaptainBakerJason

3 жыл бұрын

@@HarriBestReactions - She has extensively commented about the song in various interviews.

Yes, but **Axl Rose didn't fuckin sing it. He didn't fuckin write it. Linda Perry and band did.**

The video is shot by the Haight / Ashbury and the Carousel in Golden Gate Park by Hippie Hill., San Francisco. I miss my city. It's been destroyed by politicians, now.

This isn't a song for Guns and Roses. This isn't a song for males. You didn't grasp the meaning of the song. No more hits because Linda Perry left the group. Different concepts about direction band would take. If you don't know who Linda Perry is, Google her. Exceptional songwriter.

Dude, this has NOTHING to do with Guns & Roses... good grief. 😡😡

Oh Harri - I hate this song so much - still, can’t win em all

@HarriBestReactions

3 жыл бұрын

🤣😅🤣 This is for you Barrie!

You've lost the plot, saying they are like guns and roses and your impersonation of her is crap, you seem to be a nice human but this is not your career. Leave well alone is all I can say to you.

No offense I hated this song when it came out and my opinion has not changed much. Like nails on a chalkboard