"Time" and "Only wanna be with you" Are another two amazing Hootie songs you have to check out from this same Album! "Hold my hand" is another notable mention i forgot to add Thank you Reagan! ;)
He isn't Hootie. The band name came from 2 guys they knew in college. They nicknamed one guy Hootie and another guy they named the Blowfish because his cheeks puffed out and they said he looked like a blowfish. All 4 members met in college at The University of S.C. in Columbia S.C. . They use to play the local bars and I use to catch them playing in Five Points back in the day. Originally it was just Darius and Mark. The two use to play acoustic sets. After adding Soni on drums and Dean on bass they became Hootie and the Blowfish. I was the perfect age at the time ( 18- 22 ) back when they were still just a hometown band playing locally. When their 1st album hit they shot straight to the top. They use to play a free concert every year in Columbia for the people and the city that supported them when they were starting out.
I was there when they played at Greenstreets. Even watched them practice on Maryland St. They were/are great. Too many songs I love, can't just name one!!
This song always makes me think of my mom. She battled addiction when I was a kid and she left me with my great-grandparents so she could keep me safe. She weaved in and out for my childhood until I was an adult and then due to a series of events she has become more of a permanent fixture. Even as a kid I understood she was having a hard time. So the lyrics of this song always gets me because I def think of her . She has been sober for over 15 years and I'm so PROUD.
That is so awesome. We are all humans…And we all need help sometimes. Hopefully you can forgive your Mom…it truly was not something she could fully control as you know. I am just glad in a moment of clarity she got you to safety. I hope you all build beautiful memories together for the rest of your lives. Good luck
good for her. there was a lot of alcohol in my family growing up and it happened to me at age 18. now I have been sober 42 1/2 years I am now 69 and enjoying life , my 2 daughters and 2 beatiful grand children
@Melvin Smiley I came back to tell you thank you for this comment . We spent the last 15 years doing so and creating memories and she got to meet her first grandson and spends lots of time with us. 5 months ago , she transitioned unexpectedly. And I have been deep in my grief because I miss her so much. But I am so so happy that we did have our time , we did have our healing and our love for one another. I forgave her so long ago and I'm so happy I understood that and made the space to have her a part of my life. So thank you for this comment because it led me back to thinking about this song and my love for her.
@Wally Tverstol congratulations for your sobriety and I am so happy you are cherishing your time with your family and loved ones. I hope they know just how amazing and wonderful you are and cherish those moments. My mom passed away back in September and I miss her so much . Stories like these make me smile though and I am so happy your family and grandchildren have you. ❤️
I don't know if he is the most underrated singer. I think many people see him as a 90's music icon who lead a highly popular band in the 90's That isn't nothing by any stretch and they sure aren't seen as one hit wonders either, Hootie and the Blowfish made quite a number of iconic songs that still bring back memories today of that time in people who grew up listening to them in that bands heyday. Hootie and the Blowfish and "Hootie" were big, I mean everyone knew who you were referring to when you spoke of Hootie. I hope even now that he goes by his regular name that he appreciates that he go to be "Hootie" to people, because they loved him as Hootie along with his Blowfish bandmates.
Cracked Rear View, the album that this song is on, was literally the biggest album of the 1990s. In 1994, every dorm room in America had the speakers pointed out the window blaring “Only Wanna Be With You”. If you are a Darius Rucker fan, “Only Wanna Be With You” is an absolute must hear, and bonus points for the sports reference.
I was in university in 94 and I listened to them but my speakers were pointed out the window of my dorm room. Actually one song I heard too much on campus was Ice Ice Baby
The story this song tells is very sad, a man in love with a woman who has a drug and alcohol problem, he tries to help her but she runs away from him, only comes home when she loaded, so he decides he can only let her cry, let her go, and hope she comes back to him clean and healthy...
@@johngirouard9731 lol There is nothing rock about Hootie. They don’t even have much of a back beat. They are as pop as pop gets. And all of their songs sound alike. I saw these guys play in a frat house when they were still in college. I watched them for years in bars before they ever became popular.
The Blowfish have many great singles for you to delve into! I recommend "Time" "Hold my Hand" and "Only Wanna be with You" :) Rob was on point noticing Darius' more southern soulful sound here!
"Cracked Rear View" was a damn fine album! As a certified Old Fart, I was happy to hear a band who sang their own vocals and played actual instruments. These guys were a band that formed in South Carolina in the '80's. "Hootie" and "The Blowfish" were two guys they knew in college. Everyone thought it was like "Gerry and the Pacemakers" or something and started saying Darius = Hootie. Darius = Darius.
I’m a year late replying to this lol. It was the early 90s (I was in school in South Carolina at the time). The band actually found Darius when he was singing in the dorm shower. At bar shows they would pass out a demo cd/ep named cootchypop 😂. I still have a ticket stub from them playing some small outdoor amphitheater on the campus of Clemson University
Funny you say that. Every time I hear this song, I think of the Black Crowes. She Talks to Angels. Not knowing this song was written to be similar. I’d say they definitely hit the nail on the head.
@@danhunt1830 Lord, the acoustic version of this song that used to play on MTV (back when they actually played music videos, that just aged me LOL) it was filmed in black and white and it was mostly piano...it was SO GOOD. Can't seem to find that version anymore, but any version of that song is amazing.
"I only wanna be with you" Every August, you can hear this blaring out of windows as the students are moving in at the U of I (Urbana-Champaign) This song was released in 1994, long before any of them were even born, but they all know it. I'm so glad he left for a Country solo career. Have seen him in concert. Puts on a really good show. He's upbeat & real. Love him!
Wow, you're a Darius Rucker fan and you never knew about Hootie and the Blowfish????? That's blasphemy!!!!... Cracked Rearview is considered one of the greatest debut albums of all time. It's one of those rare albums where you dont want to skip any of the tracks because they are all good.
@@pamelabingner1787 Kids now think that we were born old. im 73 and played a lot of music in bands and djing and no one ever said Youre to old. I can play and push buttons well with the rest of them. so there tooo (:
Ok Ok so you want me to be "old". Ok......You g-d whipper snappers when I was a kid we were perfect. And all this crap you call music sucks big time and I shake my fist at you when im outside in my wheelchair. You sons of Bit....es. RANT Rant rant rant......&$%$#@#$%^&*()_+ Just kidding lmao
If you like the 90s pop/rock vibe, Matchbox 20 is a MUST! My favorite is “back to good” breaks my heart still… and I can’t get enough of that song 20+ years later.
Hootie and the Blowfish is purely a band name, named after the nicknames of two friends of the band members. Their debit sold a ton. They went on hiatus in 2008 but reunited in 2019 and released a new album. They were not a country babd but a pop rock band.
I saw them in Vegas a couple of years ago. Even though it was a Hootie & the Blowfish concert, he still performed Wagon Wheel. It was a great show. Barenaked Ladies opened for them and they were great as well.
This verse, “Last night, I tried to leave, Cried so much, I could not believe. She was the same girl I fell in love with long ago. She went in the back to get high, I sat down on my couch and cried, yellin' Oh mama, please help me! Won’t you hold my hand.” That just kills me. I remember listening to this when I was really young and it was my favorite song. Shed a few tears along with him.
Hootie & The Blowfish's CRACKED REAR VIEW album is legendary! "Let Her Cry", "Hold My Hand" "Only Wanna Be With You" and "Time" all are bangers! You'll love reacting to those hits!
I heard this song so much as a kid that I didn't really listen to the lyrics. I listened to this about 6 months ago after not hearing it for close to 20 years. Its a phenomenal song, solid 90s pop sound, and a well written story. 5 ⭐
They are from my state, South Carolina! I listened to this song again when my grandfather passed away in April. Darius Rucker and the rest of the guys are a great band!
Yay Yay 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 my FAVORITE voice ever!!!! I LOVE Darius Rucker!!! I saw Hootie and the Blowfish live in the 90’s My brother in law plays golf with Darius and often send me selfies of them…. Darius’s voice touches my soul😍 soooo soooo many songs to react to Goodbye… Not Even the Trees.. Time.. I Only Wanta Be with You… Hannah Jane… I Go Blind.. I Hope I Don’t Fall in Love with You…
I remember when this album, Cracked Rear View, came out...absolutely amazing. You just put the CD in and let the whole thing play...no reason to skip around!
Loved this band and yes this was his first band, and they had many really good tunes, me and my brother both owed their first two albums, and I still play them once in awhile, So Good 👍
They have a deep catalog of music for you to discover. They were huge in the mid 90s. One of my favorite songs is "Not Even the Trees", but there are other staples such as "Hold My Hand", "I Only Wanna Be With You", "Time", "I'll Be There", and "Goodbye Girl".
Darius's voice is so distinctive, it definitely unites his country music with the Hootie material, even though they are so musically different. I'd like to see you do more of his country, too. Rob needs to hear It Won't Be Like This For Long.
Only Want To Be With You and Hold My Hand are 2 good ones by Hootie and The Blow Fish too. ❤️ love these and Let Her Cry. Absolutely beautiful songs. ❤️
In case no one has mentioned it, this is from the 10th best-selling album of all time. Hootie and the Blowfish were a phenomenon. They came out of nowhere, were enormously popular, and then unfortunately (as often happens) they became something of a joke due to their name and backlash against their popularity. Darius Rucker's voice is outstanding and their music remains great pop rock.
I LOVE this song and Darius' voice. His phrasing with the Blowfish was always so distinctive that it was impossible not to know who it was when he began to sing. He's dropped the phrasing a bit from that era when he began his country career. But I hope he hasn't forsaken it completely.
One of my favorites! My neighbors give me the stink-eye when I play this just because of how loud I play it. Trying to drown out my off key notes. Keep up the good work! Love your little family!
I was stationed in South Carolina in the 90s. I remember when Hootie and the Blowfish were a bar band. Always a great show! The band are college buddies and still get together for shows
Darius Rucker is on an episode of Daryl's House, and they jammed to a version of "You've Lost that Loving Feeling." You should react to that. It is a great live performance by both Darius and Daryl Hall👍
Hootie and the Blowfish now go down in history as some of the greatest artists of their time! I guess as you get older I don't know why I get so emotional listening to songs like this
Hootie & the Blowfish started when they were all students at 'The' USC (University of SC). You could see them everywhere locally all the time. Awesome band, awesome guys! They all continue to live here in SC & are considered by many to be our state treasures!
I took my daughter to see them a long time ago ('94? she was 18) at an outdoor venue in Seattle and they put on a great show. Darius Rucker, the lead singer, is a great guy and stepped out of one of the tour busses, to chat and mingle with us waiting in line to attend the concert. He talked for quite awhile and obliged people by signing autographs and having his picture taken with them. You really need to do the song, 'Drowning', on the 'Cracked Rear View' CD. The crowd roared their approval when they started the opening riff and they (he) got a several minute standing ovation and loud cheers, when the song was over. It's a great song, with a powerful message, you both might be able to relate to. Unfortunately (and sadly), the lyrics still resonate today, maybe even more so. Even though you two are a bit novices on your knowledge of rock, at least you are trying, learning and you are to be commended for your efforts. l enjoy watching you and seeing your reactions, anf thanks for opening the eyes of many younger people like yourselves, who are unaware of the great rock era. Your kids are beautiful!!
My favorite by them is a non-album release, "I Go Blind," which was a cover of a tune first recorded by the rock band 54-40. I think the Blowfish's version is better than the original! Definitely check it out!!!
Thanks for reacting to Hootie and the Blowfish! I knew you'd like them. There is so much more to discover - "I Only Wanna Be With You" and "Hold My Hand" are great also. Love their 90s sound!
These dudes were serious players in the 90s. Their first album was fire. If I was ever good enough to build a band, Darrius would be my #1 pick to headline the vocals. Dude is sick with his skills.
This song has been with me throughout my struggle with PTSD after surviving a tornado! I spent a lot of time hiding and crying in closets through normal afternoon thunderstorms and this song was with me! I thought every storm was gonna bring another tornado! I was obsessed with the next storm and how to prepare!
I know how you feel. I survived 2 tornadoes as a kid and became obsessed with them after. Every thunderstorm became a waking nightmare. It has gotten better but it was a long dark road with everyone I knew thinking it was funny. It wasn't.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KOyDmfAcAto.html here's the link if you want to check it out! We were the 5 the house up the road, about half way! 11190
What i love is these reactions make me relive my childhood in a new light. I knew this song, I loved Hootie, but hearing it again at 41 instead of 21 brings a whole new perspective. I get what others maybe saw at that time. But the beauty of songs like this have a new life in them when I hear them again now.
1994 I was in a pet store just looking around and this song come on in the store, I immediately started listening and almost started crying. Didn't know who the group was but found out quickly because I fell in love with their music and especially Hootie, at the time. Big fan
As a musician (in a band that covered this song) I paid attention to the band all the way through. I played bass and sang harmonies. I can tell you the bass line is beautiful and a bit trickier than it sounds like it's going to be at the open.
well guy you have now heard 2 and 3 from Darius now you need number 1 you gotta listen to Hootie and the Blowfish "i only wanna be with you". And btw the look on your guys faces when you are absorbing incredible vocals for the first time is one of the things that make you two so watchable. Thanks Guys.
Hootie was one of the biggest bands of the '90s. Can't believe you haven't heard of them. Counting crows is another great 90s band you should check out.
Check out their song “I Will Wait”. Everyone talks about “Only Wanna Be With You, but IMO I Will Wait is the better tune. It’s about the parents of his best friend growing up. The father was in the military away on deployment a lot and his wife always waiting for him to be home. Fantastic song.
OMG, Hootie for the first time? Their debut album "Cracked Rear View" took the world by storm in 1994/1995, one of the fastest selling debut albums of all time. I saw an interview where a band member mentioned "11 Million copies? I can't believe that many, did folks break the CDs and have to replace them 3 times?" So so many great songs. Also check out Hannah Jane, Hold My Hand, Only Wanna Be With You, Running From an Angel, Drowning, and my favorite "Time".
Darius basically had 2 careers. Hootie and the Blowfish were a HUGE hit back in the day then he kind of disappeared for sefveral years and came back as a country artist with possibly greater success. WHAT A VOICE! more tunes: "Hold my hand" "only wanna be with you" "time"
One of my all time favorite bands. The album this song is on I used to play it on cassette when I was growing up. Darius voice is so amazing. Please do more of them and his solo country songs. Never disappoints
Darius aka Hootie loved country so after he hit it big with hootie and the blowfish he decided to cross over to country and follow his dreams! Love him!
About 20 something years before he made Wagon Wheel. He started in pop rock and now is country!! I always felt like this was a drug addiction. The girl keeps on that destructive path while he tries to help and love her throughout.
Your conversation reminded me of that scene in the Movie "Jerry Maguire" where Cuba Gooding Jr's character who is looking for recognition fame and success for his career is approached at an airport by some kids wanting his autograph, at first he is pleased but then you hear him say "NO I AM NOT HOOTIE" which was hilarious. Great band. Databyter
I've always thought of Darius as a country singer because of Wagon Wheel and his respect for Charlie Pride. His voice is ever sweeter in this song. Thank you for this!
I love me some Hootie and the Blowfish. I liked the dip into country. When Darius did the country thing it was still the same three band members. They are now back to Hootie and the Blowfish. This man could sing the phonebook with his distinctive beautiful voice. Hootie will always be Hootie !!!!!
"Goodbye" was a real tearjerker from Cracked Rear View. I was 13 when it came out. By the time I turned 17, it took on a whole new meaning. When I was a sophomore in high school, I had a huge crush on a senior. My entire existence revolved around her. I haven't heard that song much since . Such an emotional song. I couldn't stop sobbing is why I don't listen to it hardly at all. I never got up the courage to tell her how much I loved her. Every lyric of "Goodbye" ripped me apart and it still does 25 years later.
