I love when GiV matches up the pictures. It must have taken a lot of time doing the research for all those information plus editing. Thank you GiV.🙏🏽

@lostxj

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too, a lot of work went into that and its really cool.

@germaninvenice

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I posted almost 1day later

@StressNmeowt

2 жыл бұрын

A lil bit of research by a simple Google search and then having to live in the state/area and you too could be GiV not to discredit my dude but editing software damn near does the work for you.

@jacobrodriguez8447

2 жыл бұрын

@@germaninvenice keep it up we love the hard work and dedication shows in the edits

@MaryJohanna

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, I appreciate that as well

Love your videos Mike! Always relaxing to watch you compared to all the other BS on KZread. So thanks for being you!! 😎

@regandunn4850

2 жыл бұрын

He's got a great vibe

@Atrium512

2 жыл бұрын

Hollywood is a shithole, just like the whole state of California. The whole fucking state should sink into the Pacific Ocean. No great lose.

@victoriamayo5774

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@Atrium512 Its quality definitely declined but, what in specific makes you say such strong statement anti CA? any specific examples?

@ksturmer5388

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!! I've just gotten being a subscriber! Busy, watching the back catalogue! He is such an amazing guy!!! I identify as being German, living in the UK, so it's brilliant seeing his viewpoint of life. The UK is beautiful, too.

Thank you so much for your videos! Im on the East Coast and always look forward to knowing what’s going on in the West coast! You’re videos about the homeless are very heartfelt and you’re an amazing and inspirational person for caring about them. Thank you again and God Bless!

Mike your world 🌎 famous 9:41 U2 Bono...11:40 MJ...12:58 Amy Winhouse... I love it when you match up the picture 📷 with the actual place.

@nyna_asira

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there 👋

@user-ed8sb7jw7p

Жыл бұрын

Kool!!!

Your videos bring me comfort. When I can't sleep if my mind is racing about problems, traveling through California takes me mind off things, and a sense of belonging to the world, even if I'm laying on my coach lol, somewhere man is doing push-ups on the sidewalk and a girl is hustling 💐 🌹 🌸 flowers. God bless anyone reading this.

@nyna_asira

2 жыл бұрын

Nice words 👍

Mike this was AWESOME! Just walking around with a friend, seeing what you see. For me, I can't get enough because I grew up in Hollywood. It was good to see my old high school. I went to HHS from 68' - 71'. I had a class picture and other pictures taken on those steps. I have so many photographs of Hollywood back when I lived there from 62'- 71'. Keep it up Mike!!! Thanks so much.

@nyna_asira

2 жыл бұрын

Hello

@christianattridge4344

Жыл бұрын

Hola

I absolutely ADORE your channel! Busy, binge-watching your back catalogue!! Keep up the good work! You rock!!! PROST!!!!! :)

I loved going to Hollywood in my 20’s. Miyagis, white lotus, rainbow and all. We had a lot of fun. Living vicariously through you..got a small boy 3. Thank you GIV you are adorable and bring me smiles 😀

@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe

2 жыл бұрын

Miyagis was good pink taco sucks hard. i went to school with the owner, total loser despitebeing son of Morton steakhouse/Hard rock cafe founder

Thanks for this one, Mike. Left LA thirty years ago & live overseas. Love to see how much it's all chañged...

@joekidd777

2 жыл бұрын

You'll be disappointed. I'm sure you've seen some of mikes other video's showing the huge problem with homelessness and crime in L.A. now.

Yay! They finally put out the old Bullwinkle statue (16:07)! I have always wanted to visit that. It use to be inside the old Jay Ward Studios that was then converted to a doggie day care.

👍 Nice too see the Rainbow packed with people having a good time. 🤘 Tschüüssing and Prosit

✨🌎❣️🐝Goodone GIV👍 Always Keep Loving 🥰 Never Stop Learning 🌀

I really like that you do your own thing on these videos and film stuff that you think we don’t really care, but we do my friend. Any content that you film is awesome! You prolly ain’t gonna see this but thanks for the videos bro!!

Great vlog! Full of cool fun facts about L.A. and Hollywood!

I loved this blog GIV !! I visited here (as well as Vegas and Santa Monica) in 2019 mate I traveled from Perth , Australia It really took me back- full of good memories! So Thankyou! Also, absolutely loved the legends where they had their pics taken - excellent mate !!! Ps- loved loved the new Muscle Beach reopening too - good memories 💙 Keep up the good content bud

That was a great tour ! Lots of info and pics ! Thank You ! Yes things change ! Now I have seen it ,before and after !

😎 You would think that on a Friday night, LA would be rock’n. But makes it great for you to get around and show us all your stuff. Love your take on everything LA. Cheers Mike!

@phitjuice8041

2 жыл бұрын

La is done crime homeless

@warrioroflight3813

2 жыл бұрын

Everybody used to cruise Sunset on Fridays, not anymore it's been destroyed!

@peterwelby

2 жыл бұрын

The government shut down bars and clubs for 15 months. Then they required masks and covid papers. Many places never recovered.

@sandyryziuk8276

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterwelby I was remembering LA of old. Sad to think of all the changes these last 2 years. Thanks for reminding me that these changes have affected everyone.. everywhere,🤗

Brilliant video, thanks for bringing us along ☺

Great job. Appreciate the time, effort and editing. You narrate just enough and do not over talk. Thanks for the entertainment.

So sad to see the Tower Records being torn down, I remember the last time I was there in 1986

@paulsuprono7225

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Towers go down, Boston . . . got all my Classical CD's CHEAP ! 😙

@nyna_asira

2 жыл бұрын

What is all about???

@ 10:30 When you said, “All my friends……….used to work here”. You cracked me up with that. It was not what I expected to hear (used to party here maybe =:). But it proves once again that you’re just a regular guy like most of us 👍.

Hey, that was fun bro! Hanging out on the Sunset, on a Friday night 🌙 👍❤ much Love 😊

Great video Mike!Nothing will ever be as good as it used to be!Thanks for sharing!

Great video Mike. You keep us in touch with Sunset Strip and everything else in LA. THANK YOU!

Very interesting! I love your videos. Especially the match-up ones where you hold picture up of a famous celebrity from the past in same spot. Very cool.

HOLA MIKE THE GIV YOU ARE THE STARR. WITHIN A VERY ANCIENT COSMIC SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.... each moment is very precious. LOVE YOUR ARTISTIC CREATIVE ENERGY GRACIAS DRIVE SAFE GIV MIKE

Thank you for showing us all those fantastic places and telling us all those interesting stories...👍👏

Hello German in Venice- Thank you for taking us with you on Friday night!❤

Took a trip there in November from Rhode Island. Before I went I watched a bunch of your videos. It really helped out on where to go in Venice, Santa Monica, and Hollywood/sunset strip. I met you at your business, you couldn’t be more polite and friendly helping me out. Thanks for the great videos and now memories .

I cant wait for a new video from you. You make riding an escalator fun. Hooray for Hollywood!

Love it when you do these kinds of episodes. It would be cool to come visit and pay you to do a tour. 😀

I loved this “tour”. I’ve been to a few places on Sunset when I visited my dear friend in W. Hollywood. Love your bike! ✌🏻❤️

You deserve an Oscar GIV

I love your videos. I feel safe at home while you visit these places.

Hello mike you always leave a smile on my face by watching every video you share with us. Thanks a lot

Book Soup was my favorite book store too, but I certainly never saw Michael Jackson there. It’s so great to see these places again! My old stomping grounds! Thank you, Mike!

@hushmoney2058

2 жыл бұрын

I Did it was a poster ...

This guy G.I.V. is an River of knowledge of actors past & present & hot spots of the past and present Good video Gvi 👍✌

You bring Hollywood alive for me. You are an ambassador You need a 🌟.

It is so beautiful to see such nice places😍 Thanks Mike

Another great video from the "Notorious GIV" lol. Love the picture match ups! You put so much work into creating great content, THANK YOU! Much appreciated!

Awesome video GIV! Enjoy all the cool places you take us. Can't wait for your Oscar coverage! You really are the sweetest cool guy.

Fascinating. I'm curious why the streets aren't packed.

@peterwelby

2 жыл бұрын

Many reasons. Crime and homeless street encampments are major problems. It's not safe especially at night Also bars and clubs were closed for 15 months by the government. When they reopened masks and vaxx cards were required to enter Many never reopened. There are permanently closed businesses all over LA. Hollywood hasn't recovered from the government imposes shutdowns and restrictions.

Another sensational video GiV! They really take the prep work for the Oscars seriously. No loitering . . .. That's too bad that the "Tower Records" property is being morphed into something else. I wonder if anyone ever considered keeping it going by selling music related products and having special events featuring rock celebrities. It could have been like a museum and business simultaneously.

@KutWrite

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt that would cover the taxes at that location, let alone the mortgage or lease..

@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@KutWrite why? Ameobas Record store still around on Hollywood blvd

@KutWrite

2 жыл бұрын

@@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe What are you responding to?

Thank you for showing this amazing video of yesteryear! 😊

Your videos are the best. Travel channel has nothing on you. Thank you for the amazing vids!!!

Thanks for showing us where some of the greatest rock bands honed their craft, like the Mighty Van Halen!!

Another GIV exclusive. Vielen Dank, dass Sie uns mitgebracht haben!

Thank you I had a great time it seems like every time you do one of these videos that we’re just friends hanging out I just love it thank you

Such an awesome video Mike! You are the best!

I went to Hollywood High School. Graduated in 93. 80s and 90s on Sunset was so great. I'm very lucky. Thx ma

I haven’t been in that part of sunset since my times of going to acting classes in the early 2000s….Thanks for the memories, Mike!

I allways enjoy watching your videos It allways makes my day stay safe your fan from east of Atlanta........

Good vibes as always German in Venice!!!

@suzihimes1974

11 ай бұрын

Very True!

Lilies & TY *GIV* for another interesting tour 👍👍👍👍👍🎬

Love this video ! Thank you for all you do

Good 👍🏻 Stuff Bro 😎 Thank You 🙏🏻 😊

Great video, I've been waiting for this one on Sunset, thanks!

Another really cool video...i get hooked watching these videos over and over and look for new ones

Good evening Mike, because of your videos I get a chance see LA how there really is.

I love theses videos Mike great job as usual thank you

really enjoy watching your videos, Mike. you are funny & very informative. very likeable!!

I was waiting for your next video.love it

Love your videos. Thanks for taking me to Hollywood.

I LOVE THIS DUDE!!! Great content always!!

Always love going here and showing us all these exciting places I’ll never see! And of course I love when you match us up some pictures! Now you have me thinking of Amy Winehouse,, such a great voice she had, so many gone to soon!

@evalinawarne1337

2 жыл бұрын

DANKE und LIEBE

in the late 80s that was a fun place but the Sunset Strip by the Whiskey and Gazzaris was a 24/7 party for about 5 years until grunge killed it. That place was amazing when I was 25..Hollywood Blvd was full of homeless kids

@caseyslastgram1733

2 жыл бұрын

damn stellas

Thank you German in Vince I grew up in sunset and Wilcox back in the days and seeing this video really gave me a shot of nostalgia and I 100% agree when you said sunset blvd ain't what it use to be.

@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe

2 жыл бұрын

middle class whites are a dying demographic, thats why this area appears different imho

45y ago my favorite sunset blvd ! come back again !!

Awesome as ALWAYS!❤️😎👍🏼❤️

Thank you GIV! I love your videos.

You are awesome I watch your videos all the time 😜

Thanks GIV🥰✨🌟💫 your videos are always interesting 🥰🌴 and fun to watch💯

What a blast from the past, the Roxburry became Myagi's it was an awesome sushi place and Dublin's was so much fun on Mondays and Wednesdays and the Coffee shop next door (it was called that) but I don't think they served coffee. Then walking up to the Saddle ranch making smores and riding the bull one time only. Let's not forget the Key Club and the House of Blues, so sad the VIPER ROOM is getting demolished too and replaced with condos in a few months and how sad that TOWER RECORDS is gone, it should have been deemed a historical site. Sunset will never be what it once was, but I'm glad I got to enjoy it and Hollywood in my prime. Great content Mike so proud of all you do! My six year old loves watching your videos, hoping to catch you at your shop one of these days we have a gift for you. Have a great week :)

As always, thanks for sharing the sites,& stories GIV.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Love you're videos!!! Love you!!!!

So glad I found your channel!

The billboards were always great. My best friend back then and I became friends when we both expressed a dream to paint billboards. They were hand painted back then (early 70’s)

Great video bro, thank you for taking the time to show us around

Thank you for sharing 😊 I miss seeing how it use to be like I agree with you it's not the same anymore those days are gone but I enjoy to see it again thanks 👍

Thank you for the video

You are the best guided! I love chillin' with you on youTube, I wish I could be there in real life Thank you GiV

always re-discovering new places to share, thanks man

Great work on this one, Mike! :) I always wanted to visit Hollywood Blvd! :)

Great Vlog GIV. Thank you

Nice video! Thanks!

Just Beautiful....thank you 🇩🇪 in Venice 👍

Wow super bike!!! Beautiful Hollywood 😍Thanks for the video and always a pleasure to watch them!!! 😻🐶Hello Mike👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

I watch all your videos. You do such a good job. Plus you make me laugh

I love your content always look forward to your videos great job GIV

Keep up the good vibes..! 😎🍾🎉✌

Tks for them all. Hope you and yours are well. Bless.

Hey, one more cool video I love these around Hollywood.Just have to get there one day.Your a star.⭐

thanks for the tour mike

This is one of your best videos.

That was cool. The viper is very haunted as well. Thank you enjoyed this video ❤

19:21 - MIKKEY DEE!!! YOU GOT MIKKEY DEE AT THE RAINBOW! 🤘🏼🤘🏼 (Drummer for Motörhead & Scorpions)

When I watch your videos it makes me feel like I'm there. I'll probably never get to visit LA but looking thru your camera lens takes me there. Thank you for sharing with your viewers!! 🙂

@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe

2 жыл бұрын

pretty blondes dont hang out in these areas, demographics and gentrification changed the vibe of LA maybe Vegas, Arizona, Texas, NYC still has the pretty/preppy hot blonde type though..

@youssef16844

Жыл бұрын

Why not? I didn't think I'd ever visit Los Angeles but I did it at the beginning of this year.

Hey GIV, Have you seen the well-to-do Up and down Park Avenue On that famous thoroughfare With their noses in the air High hats and Arrow collars White spats and lots of dollars Spending every dime For a wonderful time If you're blue and you don't know where to go to Why don't you go where fashion sits. Stay awesome GIV!

Another amazing video :)

GiV....... givs another Hollywood style performance, Thank YOU KINDLY