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

8 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.

Every time my eyes lock with Linell’s I get a shiver like the first time I was touched intimately by my first love

Linnel can always find the right camera and give his signature stare-down!

Greatest intro line to a song ever.

@yungsircashregister

Жыл бұрын

FAX

john linnell is staring right into my soul

@daveidmarx8296

6 жыл бұрын

Prolly checking out the birdhouse you got stashed there

@Ksbweapon16

4 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

linnel is staring right into the birdhouse in my soul.

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.

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.

'i a snake head' - john linnell, 1992

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.

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

3 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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!!!! 👍

linnell is staring into my soul

@RustyNickels

2 жыл бұрын

Now there is a birdhouse in your soul.

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

5 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

linnel's a beast, and that les paul flansy's playing is super sweet

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

And there’s something so joyous about seeing Paul Schaffer having fun playing a song for another band that’s so heartwarming

I saw these guys so much during college.

@BroForce426

7 жыл бұрын

Steve P. Good for you

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.

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.

They're..they're baby..

love that flans looks sharp while john L. is wearing a t shirt

I remember buying this CD in the longbox, Sam Goody. Ah the memories.

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?

I love the old-timey CD box Dave's holding up. :)

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.

That guy at 0:40 reaaallly likes this band.

@BroForce426

7 жыл бұрын

Dylan Pretty sure that's Flans

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

2 ай бұрын

God damn, me too. I wish I had that kind of ability.

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.✌

I love Flansy's laugh when Letterman refers to Lloyd Lindsay Young as "Walt Whitney"

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!"

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.

@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."

"Hello, Boys!" Flansy:

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.

egad, a base tone denotes a bad age!

@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.

The guy playing bass now owns a furniture shop in Tucson. It's got pretty good stuff. They're made by Navajo amputees.

dem dropped frames

@wizardgeno

9 жыл бұрын

still better than AC Unity

@ClueSign

8 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.

Some sort of weird David Lynch They Might be Eraserhead version

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)

The official song of 02022020. Happy Groundhogs Day.

@dawnshafer9329

3 жыл бұрын

It’s 4/27/21 & the snake is shedding. Happy.

I love how you can see this band evolve just from watching their segments on this show.

John L staring into the camera is so scary

@Vileplume87

5 ай бұрын

and yet so hot-

Heh. That thing Letterman was holding. Jeez. This was back when CDs still came in long boxes.

Nice work boys! Now, come see us in the UK a little more often please!!!!

I touched the screen to record this 'like'! :)

Love this song and performance. Man, Letterman's band was incredibly good.

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?

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.

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!!!! 👍

THEY ARE SERVING

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?

A John gave me a dirty look at a Moon Hooch concert a few years ago. It was the sexxy one.

I love that album and this song!

He's the male Susanna Hoffs

The EYE CONTACT ugh

@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"

This is so cool.

I'll have to check those out. He's really getting into it here.

Man o naM this is good!

jumpy audio

@karma_tography

4 жыл бұрын

Javier G Madrigal Jr. duh this was made in 1992 lol 😝

I swear that guy was my P.E. teacher in 7th Grade. Looks and sounds just like him!

Shaffer looks like he was having such a good time.

@dawnshafer9329

3 жыл бұрын

He’s never not

excellent rendition, if some one finds a non-glitchy version share pls

thumbs up if you're watching this on 11.02.2011!

Of course, there's Weird Al's "BOB" in the style of Bob Dylan: "LISA BONET ATE NO BASIL"

You're welcome Paul.

put Eliot's toilet up, I palindrome I

No, way earlier. John Henry was in 1994.

That's pretty funny :D

the scheenbles :)

If you play this backwards, it still does not sound like people are getting the money.

I get the feeling that Paul Shaffer missed the rehearsal. Love the song, tho.

Wish Flans had the Chessmaster for this performance to go along with the awesome vintage style TMBG amp

First time I've seen Paul Schaffer perform with a musical guest -- good taste. Are there other examples?

manonam

@theanonymouspunk Egad, a base tone denotes a bad age.

--t do you mean? I didn't no--- an---thing. I thought the whole thin went rath---

I'm with you... he is... @smackie9

What's up with the bizarre shape of the cd packaging that Letterman holds up as he's introducing the band?

PAUL SCHAFFER WITH HAIR!!! ROTFLMFAO!!!

the linnell stare is strong in this one

Danny Weinkauf has not changed at all.

Still not sure if they are giants

Why’d they drop “egad a base note denotes a bad age”?

What’s with all of the cuts in the sound in this?!? What a shame.

I thought Apollo 18 came out in 1994?

@polishcandy 11/11/11, sup?

Skipping keep video the does why?

Who was that weatherman?

A MAN A PLAN A CANAL PANAMA - - - I PALINDROME I

Is that Paul Schaeffer playing with them?

Would your name, by any chance, be Skip?

That’s not what a mother would say.

Is the house band dragging the tempo on the choruses???