That first lyric reminds me of When the Going Gets Tough from Billy Ocean.

@Charlieh1989

Жыл бұрын

Yeah seconding that.

@RahTee1

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@MultiMidden

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was going to bug me all night.

@stewartmitchell8007

Жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@champdog76

Жыл бұрын

Came here to say just this... 🎯

I think the rip in his shirt is a kind of metaphor, a look into his soul, he's most vulnerable and exposed like his arm pit covered in hair like the tangled webs we weave...or something maybe.

Justin going through his phone eliminating songs it could be is so relatable.

I saw the Vengaboys live (accidently). I went to a nightclub in Mallorca, and they were the special guests. It was followed by a foam party. Jealous?

@philproffitt8363

Жыл бұрын

Mucho :-)

@_carmenseijas_

Жыл бұрын

Si :) extremely

@markot4616

Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@MikeTheYokel

Жыл бұрын

Had a foam party at my university freshers ball with Urban Cookie Collective playing….. i think you win

@zeikerd

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeTheYokel did you lose...you key?

Find yourself someone who loves you just as much as Justin loves to talk about other artists' "œuvre" ❤

@sirfizz6518

Жыл бұрын

or how even We Like to Party does, in fact, come from The Darkness ;) ...

@romanoforsale

Жыл бұрын

YES!!

@searchindex3438

Жыл бұрын

oeuvre and outré are two of my fav words

The verse of this also has a "When the going gets tough (the tough get going)" melody

@dprince2885

Жыл бұрын

Definitely- The verse is very similar

@hankshanklin

Жыл бұрын

agreed, I came here just to comment the same.

@mystilearmor

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's Billy Ocean almost word for word.

Congratulations, Justin. You have somehow managed to redeem the “Six Flags Song.” A Nobel Prize is in order.

Justin this is your greatest music analysis thus far! The assertion that within the heart of the Vengaboy’s music is an important message about the impermanence of suffering! Carry on & We Like to Party 🎉

@AB-fh9zh

Жыл бұрын

Just wait till the Günther analysis arrives.

@MetalmcBiff

Жыл бұрын

@@AB-fh9zh ”But what *is*, truly, a tra-la-la? Perhaps it is the scent of freshly mown grass, or the innocent laugh of a child?” *presses play* ”Ooh, my ding-ding-dong.” ”Oh, no that’s, er… Now I know what he meant.”

3:37 Billy Ocean - Going Gets Tough 7:31 Cyndi Lauper - Girls Wanna have fun. Mash those bangers on the Vengabus and happiness is surely just around the corner.

@maasaigeordie

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that as well about Billy Ocean. No idea where he got Kylie Minogue from!

I'm only three minutes in and I need a break from laughing. Come on, it's Monday and we all needed this.

I worked with a guy who was in his 70s when this came out and he LOVED it. He said it reminded him of when he lived in St. Croix and musicians would play whilst walking down the streets. He'd jam whenever it came on.

When I awoke this morning I was unaware that what I would need to get me through my day was Justin Hawkins covering the Vengaboys acoustically and on the fly…turns out this is exactly what was required.

@philpants44

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see Justin do a few full on acoustic covers TBF

What I've learnt from this is we absolutely need a cover by the Darkness. Make it happen :D

@guiarusso

Жыл бұрын

That's a really great idea 💡

@GT380man

Жыл бұрын

Need an equivalent band to the brilliant No Way Sis.

@johnnyhammer

Жыл бұрын

I believe he specifically said the song wouldn't work if done in a "guitar way".

@mrbig1022

Жыл бұрын

He literally said in this video how bad of an idea that would be

@philpants44

Жыл бұрын

@@mrbig1022 well that just makes me wanna see it more...

“Walking with all the enthusiasm as someone disposing of a bag of dogshit” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

What a happy accident to have recently found Justin’s KZread musings. “Going through depression - it’s something we go through - we will come out the other side. Happiness is just around the corner.” Thank you.

@habitpunk

Жыл бұрын

Same - I’m loving having stumbled on Justin’s musical musings. That who would you invite to dinner if you could ask anyone question.. Justin Hawkins is there!

@svenjansen2134

Жыл бұрын

What the world needs right now is Justin.

being new to the guitar I love the way JH just listens to a tune and recreates it on the guitar! genius.

When on the party bus, nothing else exists in that moment. It's just the music, the movement, the good vibes. We all need an escape from life's demands, so join the party and bring yourself back to remembered bliss. And just think - you can play the song anytime to enjoy the sense of freedom in being carefree.

I literally laughed out loud on the tram watching this, and everyone around me thought I was a complete weirdo. Thanks Justin

@raisa_cherry33

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I used to DJ back in the late 90's/early 00's and I had a banging remix of we like to party, it used to fit in well at the start of my hard house sets!! Don't worry, I got right back into the guitar and good ole rock n' roll with the advent of trance music! I was off my nut at the custard factory in Birmingham having a great time when all of a sudden this trance tune came on, made me feel like I was at the funeral of house music and put me on such a downer that I left 3 hours early and sat in the car on my own and finished off my biscuits! That was a bit of a tangent!

@bhew7409

Жыл бұрын

Ah when trance was cool. I was right at the age where I should have loved it, I tried, but I just couldn't.

I never thought that I'd spend an evening watching a professional musician trying to deconstruct a Vengaboys song on an acoustic guitar. I'm beginning to question my life choices (and also the output of TV broadcasters).

@raisa_cherry33

6 ай бұрын

😂

This song is one of my guilty pleasures. So glad that Justin talked about it.

The thing about the Vengaboys is that if you split their songs into Choruses, verses, and instrumental bits, they’re all basically interchangeable with each other which makes them wonderful to DJ with from personal experience.

@svenjansen2134

Жыл бұрын

Da Formula Works

Justin is elevating you tube one upload at at time. We love you Jussy!!!

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

Жыл бұрын

🥺

"adorned with the daubings" - love it.

Happiness is just around the corner. Your insightful videos always make me smile, so thank you x

Justin is happiness! Unconditional love for this channel. 👍

Next song to analyse please, Cheeky Girls Touch my bum? Surely the meaning of life is hidden somewhere in this song? 😭 Brilliant

@philproffitt8363

Жыл бұрын

In the interest of research...into the breach lads... :-)

When the going gets tough - billy ocean. “I’ve got something to tell you, I’ve got something to say” You’re welcome.

My fav is the scene in the war documentary “Restrepo” where the guys are all dancing to Gunther and Samantha Fox singing “Touch Me” (We used to slam dance in Wales in the guard shack during the Libyan Crisis)

Thank you for sharing. As always, your analysis is spot on and gratefully received.

My wife and I first heard this song on our vacation in Puerto Vallarta many years ago. Love it!

You brought a smile to my face. Thank you Justin.

Your sarcasm is so vital and fresh 👍

I didn't expect this one to be so much fun. Loved it! 😄

Thank you very much Justin, I have realised how much I can underestimate a song. An absolutely riveting analysis, I wil go out looking for the "the just around the corner" epiphany! You made my day, thanks again!

The melody line you play at 5:35 reminds me of Redbone's "Come and Get Your Love" 😄

"You see that Vengaboys?" "I am aware of them." "That's your best group ever, that is."

This was used in the Six Flaggs Old Man Dance commercial!! Very upbeat & catchy! Great one Justin, thank you!👍🏻😊

Thank you Justin. This unexpected and entertaining review has made my day.

This song was always supper catchy. It's a guilty pleasure of mine to jam out to this song. Great choice.

Billy Ocean-"I,ve got something to tell you,Ive got something to say"Complete lift from thr Romancing The Stone soundrack.When The Gping Gets Tough.I hope I'm not too late to the party:).Love your show and content Justin-please keep it going.

@lucydolby1980

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Billy Ocean. Just what I was coming on here to say!

This song made me wince in ways few other songs could achieve. But after watching this and hearing Justin talk with so much passion for the Vengabus...I'm desperately trying to find my Oyster card so I can jump on.

That takes me back to Euro Trash, I used to love that. BTW love this podcast, your ability to reproduce riffs always astounds me, you have a fabulous talent.

@uksoundadvice4362

Жыл бұрын

Podcast?

@karencruddace4697

Жыл бұрын

In my defence. I’m am of a certain age, ( probably 20/30 years older than you). My understanding of the technology is only a little better than the terminology. I’m blond and elderly. I don’t really stand a chance 🤣

@maasaigeordie

Жыл бұрын

It kind of is a podcast. It just hasn't been released as one. Just ignore them Karen!

@raisa_cherry33

6 ай бұрын

@@karencruddace4697😂

@raisa_cherry33

6 ай бұрын

@@karencruddace4697😂

Justin, you are too fun! Thanks for covering this blast-from-the-past. Growing up, I lived on music videos. I remember this and Boom Boom Boom Boom playing constantly on a particular channel (The Box - anyone remember?) when I was probably around 10!

You sir are just awesome. That's all, have a great day.

The melody to me sounds like the first part of the verse to Billy Oceans When The Going Gets Tough.

@scream9637

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking.

@flamadiddler

Жыл бұрын

You’ve saved me saying the same thing.

@nikoletta7678

Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Literally made my day. Thank you kind sir!

Y'know I've always believed writing a pop song this good and timeless is its own craft that doesn't get the respect it should.

I love that you are always so positive.

Billy ocean I’ve got something to say ,just love this channel you’ve got me back into the darkness so much going to Birmingham to see you in January x

Favorite quote: "I mean, there's nothing clever about it - it's just brilliant" 😂

I just read you live in Switzerland in order to be close to your daughter. This is really beautiful! ❤️

I love you bud! You’re always making me laugh!

Never thought I’d hear this song again 😂

Thanks for another brilliant analysis of a pop song Justin! You can play anything and find a positive meaning in everything- it amazes me! I actually happened to discover your channel when i was very sick not too long ago, and bc i suffer from an immune disease that gives me chronic pain, your channel was a blessing to discover and watch while i was hurting and needed something to make me smile and even laugh through my hard times. Today, as i watch this, and hear you talk about how happiness could be around the corner if you just hang in there, i think of those days i was sick and how right you are, now that im back on my feet. I wish more ppl had your enthusiasm and positive attitude bc it makes my life so much brighter, and i wanna thank you for getting me throygh a tough period in my life- and for reminding me everyday that theres always something positive even in the worst of times as long as youre open enough to see it! Youre so wonderful and you have the best outlook on life! We can all learn something great from you and your loving and open heart. Never change- youre the best and youre a great inspiration to me and im sure many others! ❤❤❤❤i love you and keep on rocking! 😘💋xox - nicole

So much fun! You're brilliant as well, Justin.

Reminds me of a lot of things. From Kylie- cant get you out of my head. From Savage Garden in one of their demo songs "Magical Kisses" there's a bit at the end "Hey woman how bout it, your magic kissing now" almost exact same music phrase. From a old 90's Mexican TV host and narrator; Paco Stanley, he had a bit with a sing-songy chant "Que lindo soy que bonito soy, como me quiero" also very similar. I think it's an absolute treat to se your loving this poppy pop out haha. Love it Much love to you Mr. Hawkins!

You have helped me gain a respect for this song that I never thought I’d have

This was absoloutly hilarious mate. Loved it! Keep going =)

Sir you are simply a wonderful human being and such a brilliant personality ❤️

I didn’t know I needed this today. Cheers Justin.

Thanks Justin, this did really make me smile😀

Never apologise. This is amazing, absolutely made my day

Justin dancing with the Vengaboys tunes will live in my head rent free for the rest of my life! 🥰

Really enjoyed -outdone yourself on this one! What could be overlooked, was ripe for droll deconstruction but also upliftingly positive

Hello Justin, I just watched a piece of live performance by Uriah Heep in 1973. Dave Byron reminds me very much of you in his physical appearance and style of frontmanship. Keep up the good work!

love ya Justin, thanks for the laughs on a Monday evening!

You are a total pro critic huge respect Justin in analysing music.

Justin knowing all the words made my day

It made me happy to see you made a video on this band :)

Yes! More Eurodisco analysis! It's great fun!

“I’ve got something to tell you I’ve got something to say” is out of “When the Going Gets Tough” by Billy Ocean that’s what that but of the song put me in mind of.

One of the few channels where I hit like before I hit play. Always a treat.

You totally made me chuckle over this one!

This song always makes me smile,,, when it finishes x

No need to apologise, I love this song. It was interesting watching this video after the August Is Falling one from a few days ago. In that Justin was talking about how the band tap into universal themes by making their subject ultra-local, singing about something that happened in their hometown; it transcends geography because the listener can relate to negative or heartbroken feelings wherever they are in the world. This is the same but with happiness instead (just around the corner!) because the beauty of the Vengabus is that it can seemingly turn up anywhere on Earth at any time, just like joy.

🤣Absolutely brilliant, I love the way you can swim the depths of a 1/2 inch puddle.

I can see where you were going with the Kyle Minogue reference but I think it was Too Many Broken hearts - Jason Donovan bit where he remobstrates on his reasoning before heading into the chorus refrain. This is a top yotube cast, keep up the sterling work Justin! 🌟

After arriving for a year-long high school exchange in Japan, about 300 students from around the world were in dormitories together on the edge of Tokyo. One room was about 30 boys on tatami floors, and as I woke around 3am to use the restroom, an Australian friend's computer started playing Vengaboys. Apparently most students were either too fast asleep from all the travel, or just didn't want to say anything, but I asked him about it before breakfast. He completely denied it while it was definitely from his computer, the only device that was in the sleeping area (this was early 2005 so no one had phones that could play full-quality music). I was like "Dude, I don't get why you're denying it!... It's kinda funny, but even as a metalhead I honestly love that music too!" XD

@philpants44

Жыл бұрын

It is sad when people feel the need to be embarrassed about something they listen to. I listen to some right random stuff. People sometimes laugh, but I couldn't give a damn

I've been watchin the videos of this channel for some months now, and Justin always looked familiar to me. I Just read a comment mentioning The Darkness and then It all made sense! Lol!

I love that you've covered The Vengaboys, serious nostalgia with them

I've been waiting for this one

The video we didn't know we needed. Loved it

Justin, you got us fooled for a moment. I believe this is one of yours 'BE NICE' series. I vaguely recall you mentioned in your past videos you're not a fan of Vengaboys. Well played...well played. Looking forward to see the Darkness in Perth, Australia next month!

Loving the Grados. Perfect headphones for The Vengaboys and all the great rock and roll you listen to.

Illegal Beach Party shall be my new surf punk project name

I think the song you were looking for was "Too Many Broken Hearts" by Jason Donovan...so kind of Kylie by association. Although it also sounds like "When The Going Gets Tough" as well.

Music was used for a Six Flags Great Adventure commercial, which is an amusement park in the states

No dislikes ! Meaning 2.2 k people made in on time for the Vengabus ! Thanks Justin for handing the tickets !

Yes Justin thank you, hell ends and after that; happiness is just around the corner. To never lose hope and faith is such a powerful message thanks man you're an instant cure for depression. ps was forced to coverband this and just turned the volume down on the guitar and make silly suggestive moves while mimicking playing. It was great fun!

Good stuff thxs again Justin from AZ

Saw the Vengaboys in Inverness about a decade or so ago, was such a fun time

When I was in the US military and when stationed in Kuwait I watched a lot of MTV UK and other music video stations. I was hooked with their first single 'Up and Down'. When I was finally sent back to the states I still remember the look on the face of the airport record store cashier in Ireland or England (forget where had a change over) when I bought the Vengaboys , The Wildhearts 'Endless Nameless', and the All Saints self-titled. Mind you was wearing some death metal related shirt (think it may have been an Earache label shirt) and the customary US military haircut.

@searchindex3438

Жыл бұрын

what years? I’m looking for a video that was on Mtv Europe @94-95 that had visuals of Dresden

@briteskin

Жыл бұрын

@@searchindex3438 Sorry, though I was in and out of Middle East, I was in a headquarters company so we were always supporting something from 94-2000 my longest stay was in '98 and don't recall any vids with Dresden footage.

You're wearing my favorite shirt again... I own a short sleeved shirt that's shares an uncanny resemblance to this one... love it

Fantastic, thank you Justin

god damn now that tune is now stuck in my head. this was played so much on the radio during summer time

This is my favourite thing you’ve ever done, ever, full stop. Laughed myself silly at this one and shall now be looking around every corner for both happiness and the Venga Bus. However, it’s now driving me mad trying to work out the Kylie song. If you listen to the chorus of Say Something, it’s quite similar, maybe it’s Got To Be Certain though?

absolute banger of a track! always was, always will be!! threw many shapes to this back in the day! (big box little box, hang your washing on the line, throw the birds some seeds) ahhhh happy times!

Think this is the funniest reaction you've done 😂😂😂. Lotta love to vengaboys! I went to a concert in July and they still "rock"!

Having a wide taste in music is to like music :D More Justin, don't stop now!