Tones and I Tells the Story Behind "Dance Monkey"

From street performer to the top of the music charts..."Dance Monkey" crooner, Tones and I, tells the story of her hit single.
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  • @darth_vyper
    @darth_vyper2 жыл бұрын

    Artists like this should be the backbone of the music industry. They bust their ass then get noticed for their efforts and hard work...not hey you're pretty, let's autotune you and give you a record deal and a grammy

  • @OfficialDJTasawennateken
    @OfficialDJTasawennateken3 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how she became so famous she used to be homeless. I was homeless once to it was horrible.

  • @adam-2011

    @adam-2011

    2 жыл бұрын

    You literally made tears flow down through my eyes man. When I see homeless people I barely can sleep at night mostly thinking of them how they do. I wish I was a millionaire to be able to help the ones in need. But you can't help them all with your limited budget. I'm just glad and very happy to read that you aren't homeless anymore. At least you are the one who best empathizes with their situations

  • @asutcliffe25

    @asutcliffe25

    Жыл бұрын

    yea...but it's different when it's a choice versus not being a choice...she chose that path. I don't feel bad.

  • @IAmNotSnowcat
    @IAmNotSnowcat3 жыл бұрын

    This song came out shortly before my cat (named monkey) died, and whenever we would hear it after his death, we would always take it as a sign

  • @yomeyo6622
    @yomeyo66229 ай бұрын

    Kudos to that manager who recognized her talent and provided the help he could. Amazing!

  • @fsggames2022
    @fsggames2022 Жыл бұрын

    NO ONE BEATS "PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT"

  • @nestaway700
    @nestaway700 Жыл бұрын

    I love this song and your voice! I was bored the other night at the club, picked up my phone and held it to my ear to hear this song.....ah what a relief! Great pick me up! Thanks!

  • @stayrxsie
    @stayrxsie3 жыл бұрын

    A person with a beautiful face and voice!!

  • @kangaroofoot
    @kangaroofoot Жыл бұрын

    She’s right. I remember hearing in the new music segment of The Heidi & Frank Show and I instantly loved it. It was so good they played it twice back to back.

  • @pierrechosenone8925
    @pierrechosenone8925 Жыл бұрын

    Her voice brings tears to my eyes when she sings and hits those notes soulful

  • @Tune_Sky

    @Tune_Sky

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a man the voice is pitched Any producer can spot that Si

  • @handgranate2008

    @handgranate2008

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Tune_Sky sauce?

  • @colton2307

    @colton2307

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to expand your musical taste. She sucks

  • @drewsdrawers
    @drewsdrawers3 жыл бұрын

    You are talented and you deserve all the good things happening to you.

  • @jacktellner646

    @jacktellner646

    3 жыл бұрын

    13th like! >:3

  • @raymondboyd1200

    @raymondboyd1200

    2 жыл бұрын

    Liar

  • @PutinosauRUS

    @PutinosauRUS

    6 ай бұрын

    Like loosing 15 kg of weight?

  • @nannasteel

    @nannasteel

    5 ай бұрын

    @@PutinosauRUS ummm no she's beautiful and pefect as she is, stop body shaming we are in 2023 like come on!

  • @ronaldofernandes8993
    @ronaldofernandes8993 Жыл бұрын

    Essa mulher canta de mais sou fã dela...... Conhece música como poucos

  • @julierehoric3856
    @julierehoric38562 жыл бұрын

    Luv this underdog story- You Go Girl !! Haunting voice. You killed it !

  • @not_gachaclublay5118
    @not_gachaclublay51183 жыл бұрын

    Aww she has a beautiful voice

  • @pinkbeatle2012

    @pinkbeatle2012

    3 жыл бұрын

    Annoying more like it

  • @not_gachaclublay5118

    @not_gachaclublay5118

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pinkbeatle2012 No we all have a opinions and I have mine SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND YOU CAN JUST BACK OFF BECAUSE IT'S MY OPINION NOT URS Soo ya LEAVE ME AND MY OPINIONS AND HER VOICE ALONE~

  • @fixyourposture7547

    @fixyourposture7547

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@not_gachaclublay5118 Chill... she was also having her own opinion too 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @jacktellner646

    @jacktellner646

    3 жыл бұрын

    10th like! :3

  • @cynthiaahern9081
    @cynthiaahern90813 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful eyes. Beautiful girl. Beautiful music

  • @jessieqk12

    @jessieqk12

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t call her beautiful

  • @mexicatrucker6309
    @mexicatrucker63093 жыл бұрын

    The first time I heard this song I was feeling down and the song made me temp ignore what was bothering me. I still go back to this song when I need to distract my thoughts

  • @Nightmarefuel66
    @Nightmarefuel6611 ай бұрын

    Such a sweetheart she is. So beautiful and bright :)

  • @tintinchristineperez
    @tintinchristineperez3 жыл бұрын

    you deserve those recognition .. enjoy what you are doing .. ♥️

  • @marthaaldana4681
    @marthaaldana4681 Жыл бұрын

    Realmente esta chica tiene mucho para dar....su voz, su estilo simplemente me encantan...me pone de buen humor....por favor cuidenla... No la super exploten.... Como acostumbran a hacer las compañías disqueras....

  • @OGgrinder
    @OGgrinder Жыл бұрын

    Fire 🔥 hits the soul hard asf

  • @lorigardilcic4976
    @lorigardilcic497625 күн бұрын

    Awesome… the voice so original

  • @rhinogorexx9463
    @rhinogorexx94633 ай бұрын

    I’m so happy for her man it’s a great song the tones and the lyrics are organized well it’s a great song good job girly

  • @AUTOTUB3
    @AUTOTUB32 жыл бұрын

    Awesome song!!!

  • @dhanyaraj5927
    @dhanyaraj59272 жыл бұрын

    She is amazing !

  • @matthewkeating-od6rl
    @matthewkeating-od6rl5 ай бұрын

    Great vid

  • @dwayneflorence4482
    @dwayneflorence44822 жыл бұрын

    Unique voice.

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk3 жыл бұрын

    It’s been a really strange day I found a hat with loads of cash in it, and then next minute I was being chased by an angry guy with a guitar ☹️

  • @thebitchisback7026
    @thebitchisback70263 жыл бұрын

    I love her so....💘 😻 💜 💛 💚 🧡

  • @indianatone218
    @indianatone2189 ай бұрын

    Absolutely addictive song ,well done tones !

  • @thebiscuitrose
    @thebiscuitrose3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @randomxaos
    @randomxaos Жыл бұрын

    THIS GIRL ROCKS

  • @franciscoburgos787
    @franciscoburgos7872 жыл бұрын

    It is a chart topper in a sea of crappy artists. Unfortunately anyone w access to social media now can be a star. Like island boys and tekashi69. But she’s different. She’s actually good.

  • @guystokesable

    @guystokesable

    10 ай бұрын

    You say unfortunately like this isn't worth it, Disney taught us to slay a few dragons before you catch the princess.

  • @ozzy6908

    @ozzy6908

    10 ай бұрын

    Ella tiene talento y eso importa mucho

  • @albertdavila6808

    @albertdavila6808

    10 ай бұрын

    A big sea of crappy artist definitely. She is included.

  • @TrustMelDontCare

    @TrustMelDontCare

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@albertdavila6808 regardless of taste, is a talented artist and has a lot more skill than most. You don't have to like her music to respect all that she can do. And no I'm not a fan, I'm not into her style of singing (her voice is a great display of talent and skill, although not for me, and apparently you). I hate using the term hater but in some cases it can't be argued, a pseron is either clueless or hating.

  • @albertdavila6808

    @albertdavila6808

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TrustMelDontCare still crappy!

  • @darleneredden3251
    @darleneredden325112 күн бұрын

    The song may have been inspired from a really tough night as a street performer but the social ramifications in this song are so deep! At 55 years old I don't know anybody who has not been, or will not be somebody's dance monkey. Sadly there's way too many people in the world who want to control us and they are very very good at getting us to comply

  • @nellie...
    @nellie...8 ай бұрын

    Talented young girl.

  • @charro028
    @charro0282 жыл бұрын

    Humble young lady!

  • @robertthompson7227
    @robertthompson72272 жыл бұрын

    Heart ❤️

  • @anitaboodram5660
    @anitaboodram56603 жыл бұрын

    Stand up god bless❤💕

  • @cindylaventure9746
    @cindylaventure9746 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my God this girl's voice is wonderful keep going honey you're doing awesome and you're so natural and not phony I love that about you people will love you forever

  • @OmgOmd-mw8ge
    @OmgOmd-mw8ge4 ай бұрын

    Topper,record. Breaker. She's good?? She's brill .A Star . Athing? That shines in the sky writes lyrics and self taught player. Girl is a heart and traffic stopper❤❤

  • @rolandmendozain
    @rolandmendozain2 жыл бұрын

    She has a unique voice good vibes

  • @ambesa1
    @ambesa1Ай бұрын

    wishing her well and many blessings. Becoming an overnight global sensation is no easy road especially if you lived a simple life.

  • @hollytaylor-reeves
    @hollytaylor-reeves2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh I got goosebumps at this story man

  • @mshomefire
    @mshomefire Жыл бұрын

    Wow just discovered this artist

  • @mikew.inversegravitycraft
    @mikew.inversegravitycraft2 жыл бұрын

    She’s is absolutely AWESOME big heart 🙏❤🇦🇺

  • @yan8732
    @yan8732 Жыл бұрын

    Did anyone noticed how she says same word by 3× lined up on interview like in the song check it out. @0:32 And people wanting 3× 1.more and 2.more and 3.more from me. @0:58 And i started practicing 3× 1.every day, 2.every day, 3.every day. @1:22 So he was with me from the 3× 1.very, 2.very, 3.very start. LOL.

  • @joshgee8714
    @joshgee87143 жыл бұрын

    the manager is the real m.v.p

  • @temisis9081
    @temisis90812 жыл бұрын

    I buried my great grandad t this...didn't go down as well as I imagined...they don't talk to me

  • @ybkrnmusic
    @ybkrnmusic Жыл бұрын

    👏 🎶 ❤

  • @mrfranklin1010
    @mrfranklin10103 жыл бұрын

    I knew the song had a deep sad meaning behind....how ironic to have that song explode and have have to play it constantly... Like a Beautiful Lament....

  • @shodapad07
    @shodapad07 Жыл бұрын

    Well deserved. And well earned.

  • @bryaneddy5272
    @bryaneddy5272 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most exceptional people alive today. I think that's inarguable.

  • @moragmillar6981
    @moragmillar69818 ай бұрын

    Brilliant singer ❤

  • @wishingforhappiness7912
    @wishingforhappiness79123 ай бұрын

    dude, theres a scary ghost lady behind her 😱😱

  • @dolly7683

    @dolly7683

    3 ай бұрын

    OH EM GEE😶‍🌫🥸🤯😭😱

  • @leesh2684
    @leesh26844 ай бұрын

    So happy for her ❤️🏆

  • @louisaharris3345
    @louisaharris33459 ай бұрын

    Love her she’s true❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mrpeace8820
    @mrpeace88209 ай бұрын

    she mastered a song flawlessly

  • @kevinmadigan2340
    @kevinmadigan23407 ай бұрын

    Weird how 130 odd comments and 100,000 plus views ???

  • @pamelatenn2890
    @pamelatenn28902 жыл бұрын

    SHE IS BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED, & HUMBLE.

  • @bakhithajoseph7970
    @bakhithajoseph7970 Жыл бұрын

    What does busk mean?

  • @vegobond007

    @vegobond007

    11 ай бұрын

    To play music or perform entertainment in a public place, usually while soliciting money.

  • @TheDrewCrewYt
    @TheDrewCrewYt6 ай бұрын

    Who is the girl behind her?

  • @googlreviews7813
    @googlreviews78132 ай бұрын

    Great story, excuse the dumb question, but what is busking ? 😁

  • @darleneredden3251

    @darleneredden3251

    12 күн бұрын

    In case you haven't found out yet, being a busker and busking is being a street performer.

  • @googlreviews7813

    @googlreviews7813

    11 күн бұрын

    @@darleneredden3251 Thank you. I had no idea. This term isn't used in Canada where I live, at least not to the best of my knowledge 😄. Thanks 👍🍻

  • @darleneredden3251

    @darleneredden3251

    11 күн бұрын

    @@googlreviews7813 it isn't used in the US either. I had to look it up

  • @yellowSmileyFacee
    @yellowSmileyFacee7 ай бұрын

    Song is amazing. Did she say anything about why it sounds like a monkey is singing it? (I mean in a good way). I think it really adds to the song if even if it wasn't intentional.

  • @wagnermoraes8391
    @wagnermoraes8391 Жыл бұрын

    Cute girl from the land down under

  • @shuckahoseerazzle8486
    @shuckahoseerazzle84862 жыл бұрын

    please dont quit preforming

  • @dialedinGandC
    @dialedinGandC Жыл бұрын

    the chick from The Ring in the background freaked me out.

  • @MadRS
    @MadRS6 ай бұрын

    I never knew she was Australian. Growing up in Brisbane I am ashamed that I didn't know this.

  • @Sc4rEye
    @Sc4rEye Жыл бұрын

    And the best part… drum roll please….. NO AUTO TUNES NEEDED!

  • @marksmith5106
    @marksmith51066 күн бұрын

    Is there a story behind why she changed the song from dance monkey to dance for me? I think it was a brilliant move because in today's society dance monkey could have negative connotations. . As strange as this sounds, now it seems more appropriate for an over the top video to be made to it.

  • @nalakaliyanage1290
    @nalakaliyanage12902 жыл бұрын

    Plz what name ledy...

  • @TheBro_UK-yw2gu
    @TheBro_UK-yw2gu6 ай бұрын

    Yes, but I wonder if he also 'loaded the dishwasher'?

  • @MrSaintmatt83
    @MrSaintmatt836 ай бұрын

    But she didn’t reference the actual monkeys back in the day that had to dance so their owner could get some money. Thats where the term came from. The organ grinder and the monkey

  • @zenyattakawai3076
    @zenyattakawai30762 жыл бұрын

    Let her alone! How many rude people messing with her appearance in coment section, let her alone

  • @devanghoulor2424
    @devanghoulor2424 Жыл бұрын

    Is she aussie or did she move to Australia?

  • @JackyJames1
    @JackyJames115 күн бұрын

    It's sad because those behind the scenes players like Simon and record companies got 95% of her earnings and that is why new artists like" walk of the earth " ( billions of views) signed on their terms! That young lady got robbed blind like backstreet boys, n'sync, avril lavigne... i could go all day with names that got robbed...

  • @chaikagaz
    @chaikagaz3 жыл бұрын

    Wats busking mean?

  • @ianmiller6040

    @ianmiller6040

    2 жыл бұрын

    Basically, singing or playing music on the street for money.

  • @vegobond007

    @vegobond007

    11 ай бұрын

    we always see this strugling people on the street singing and there is a place to put your money

  • @kelebekkiz2417
    @kelebekkiz24173 жыл бұрын

    Mir fehlt leider eine Übersetzung weil ich ein Vortrag halten muss

  • @codyosborne8926
    @codyosborne89264 ай бұрын

    It's ironic that the song led to exactly what the song was about.

  • @mhjgh3834
    @mhjgh38342 жыл бұрын

    You really don't need to be a "one hit artist". I think you can more than that; meaning several hits shouldn't be impossible at all fore you!

  • @Officialvvalentino
    @Officialvvalentino Жыл бұрын

    This reminds me of the Johnny Depp story, if that guy had not found her at that right time, she’d be singing dance monkey in the streets still. All success comes from God’s handpicked grace.

  • @kelebekkiz2417
    @kelebekkiz24173 жыл бұрын

    Aber trotzdem danke

  • @robnolan9309
    @robnolan93097 ай бұрын

    Im Italian American and I just wanna say anglophone countries is where you want to live if you want to succeed or to live in the present … Italy and many countries in Europe are DEAD and they are living in the past. Italy Spain Greece Portugal good countries to live when you want to retire. Only France and Germany are the non anglophone country that follows Uk Us Australia Canada Ireland etc

  • @waymondwilliams4448
    @waymondwilliams44483 жыл бұрын

    Young lady the Creator gave you a voice sing

  • @semesabrown8203
    @semesabrown82038 ай бұрын

    Cmon... byron bay isnt mainly known for its buskers, but for another hobby. Weed capitol of Australia baby

  • @asutcliffe25
    @asutcliffe25 Жыл бұрын

    I gotta be honest here....This is NOT what i thought this song was about....I thought it was about a stripper...lol

  • @audreymusicstuff
    @audreymusicstuff11 ай бұрын

    she’s faking a hispanic accent in the song wtf lol

  • @Yofuggindaddybich
    @Yofuggindaddybich5 ай бұрын

    Talented women

  • @dariusbrandon1400
    @dariusbrandon14007 ай бұрын

    Seems racist

  • @LondonTom007
    @LondonTom0073 жыл бұрын

    Take that silly hat off

  • @wb8905

    @wb8905

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol what? She’s just vibin and doin her thing. Not all girls need to wear expensive ass dresses and doll themselves up just to go to the mall.

  • @cocokoala5452

    @cocokoala5452

    3 жыл бұрын

    You put some neurons because you really need it

  • @sallyjones8426

    @sallyjones8426

    3 жыл бұрын

    Toni is real, very pretty, and an awesome musician. Im 46 years young, i love her songs and the journey she has been on, well done! Dont make negative comments, you dont know her full journey...accept people for who they want to be! Thankyou tones, for the relatable songs, staying down to earth, true aussie spirit, right there. Never change your look or dance style, it makes it you the unique person, fans love 😊

  • @halimalali7720

    @halimalali7720

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jēsus yessssss!!!!!!!!

  • @Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos

    @Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos

    3 жыл бұрын

    you don't own her mister...she can wear whatever she wants...why don't you go mind ur own business...if anything this comment is silly so why don't you take this comment off!

  • @acripop
    @acripop3 жыл бұрын

    (dont wanna be rude) But How the f can you say in the comment that its a pretty girl wtf

  • @sanskritim6855

    @sanskritim6855

    3 жыл бұрын

    But You are being rude

  • @halimalali7720

    @halimalali7720

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wdym??????

  • @halimalali7720

    @halimalali7720

    3 жыл бұрын

    She's gourgus just because she doesn't have pumped lips skinny and all of that nonsense doesn't mean that she isn't pretty smh

  • @ozzy6908
    @ozzy690810 ай бұрын

    IN SPANISH 😢