It's been ten years to the day. I knew Jay. Everyone I knew hated Jay or respected him. He always showed me love, and was even a bit sheepish around me...doesn't feel real now. He used to send a video I made of me dancing in front of my grandparents to one of his tunes to prospective booking agents when they asked him for a music video, since he didn't have one...before this. I wasn't too excited about this tune or video, but when he passed, I instantly moved it up to the forefront of my brain and realized why this was done the way it was. Ten years, lots of thoughts, lots of dreams, lots of flying v's in the sky jamming in many dimensions, hundred million styles, just rocking and finally smiling...no more scowls, pal
Yea, it doesn't seem like it's been that long. He gave me a copy of the first Reatards demo tape when we were in 8th grade. He made me sit there and listen to the whole thing in front of him, and never told me it was him. He told me it was a band he liked. I guess he wanted to get a genuine reaction from me. I didn't get it at the time.I guess I just wasn't ready for it back then. It took years for me to see how truly talented he was. What you said is very true though. He was punk through and through, and there was nothing fake about him.You either loved him, or hated him. I always had a blast hanging out with him. He was a unique person, and the world is a much more boring place without him.
@@jesterr7133 Wow, thanks for that very cool response eh?! Certainly more boring without him here...he was the one shit disturber that I vibed with 100%, on top of that game in my mind. I don't know anyone who could literally piss on one of my favourite bands and get away with it and not have it bother anyone.
I never met him, but I discovered Jay's music when I was in 8th grade, and have found no music like it. It's honestly had a life long impact, I ALWAYS go back to his music, and I'm 22 now. Seriously, I just keep thinking what could've been. How his musical craft would have advanced. God damnit it just makes me so sad, it makes me feel crushed. Maybe when I cross over to the other side I'd finally get to a meet him myself. May he rest in peace.
I love that there are essentially three versions of this song. This version, which is a bit more radio friendly, the album version which I guess you could call the middle ground, and then the live version which is about twice the speed and intensity without any semblance of radio-friendliness at all. Such a talent. I miss him dearly.
@@tiffyvon That day is today for me too, Tiffany. An article about him randomly appeared on my page outta nowhere. Why have we not heard from him before? Sad, all the artists not appreciated until after their death.
His ability to combine catchy guitar rifts with lyrics this depressing was amazing. Only Jay could make Miserable sound so Beautiful and Perfect. You're a legend, Jay...RIP man.
This is how rock should be. No excess distortion needed - just raw energy and cheekiness. It's such a shame he's gone. Not even Supergrass could achieve in three albums what Jay did in one song.
I remember the first time I saw this video. To be honest, it saved me in a lot of ways. Being from a small town and sticking out like a sore thumb for just being different. I used to lie a lot because i desperately wanted something different and it felt more exciting not to tell the truth. Also seeing trauma in a small town will change you. This dude taught me it's okay to be fucking pissed about being stuck. And man his anger brought him to places he always dreamed but it's hard to get over trauma and being a weirdo talented dude. I wish he would've stuck around. He would've positively been affected by social change and us talking more about mental illness. He really affected me in a way with his music I'll never be able to fully express. That growing up different in the south during those times really was hard. RIP JIMMY LEE LINDSEY I'll never call him Jay Reatard again knowing how hard it is to stop hating yourself.
I was in middle school when I first heard him it was like right after he died I’m 21 now and have listened to alot of his music pretty consistently throughout my whole life I wish I was older when he was alive and I wish I ever had a chance to see him at a show rest in peace
God fucking dammit what a talent. Mortality is so rough, man. Music wouldn't be special if every artist could create forever, but man it guts me out that he's gone. Rest in peace.
Discovered this mans music the day he died. I was 14 back then and listened simply because I heard of his passing. See/saw ended up being the first punk song I would ever hear and changed my life forever. Thank jay miss you ❤️❤️❤️
Terry Johnson I was your age now the day he died. My rowdy friends and I got in a fight with some frat boys who crashed a house party that same night I heard the news. Naturally I was angry and upset so I beat the shit out of 2 of them then downed a four Loko I found on a table. Jay would have been proud. I’ve come a long way from those days. Dunno why I’m telling this story. I guess it’s just cool to see things that meant a lot to me still finding their way into people a generation younger.
My eyes still s Well with tears when I hear Jay's music. The songs are beautiful and I can't help but feel the tragedy of such a loss. Sleep well darling Jay, our cosmic angel.
I had no idea Jay passed away in 2010. I'm not a very big fan of his, but this song comes on my shuffle of music every now and then and i absolutely love it. Saddens me a little to learn he isn't around, RIP.
I'm so sad he is gone. I saw him in Chicago and he shook my hand, he shook the hand of everyone in the pit after his set. He was too sweet and good for this world. I hope he has peace now if there is an afterlife. Also the founder of pitchfork was at the show and split a cab w/ me bc it was 2:30 and raining lol. We waited 20 min for a cab. The days before lyft huh
My heart hurts that he died. I just discovered his music a month ago and for the last month I have listened to Watch Me Fall at least 5 times, Matador Singles 08' twice, Singles 06-07 three times, and Blood Visions a good solid 15 times. Jay's lyrics and melodies touch into my soul more than any other artist that I have ever listened to. With his death the music world has lost someone wonderful and talented. And even without ever meeting him or seeing him in concert, I feel like I lost him.
Awesome talent... Music needed someone like Jay to offset all the garbage that is in the music industry today...Great performer.. Blood and guts.. RIP Jay
Too much to soon; I think he is something special …serious about a punk rock revival of that it is…. what it is, is really gone way much to soon; miss him sincerely in your light inspire more Jay!
@@FredMorris-pc8ed I did. What I said wasn't an insult, spamming as advertisement may hook a few but it's going to be shortlived. Try indie and punk subreddits instead. Otherwise, happenstance by mistake is how most people found Jay anyway.
@@ElizaWebbg thanks, yeah thats a good idea. the thing is its getting increasingly hard to market yourself these days and although it irritates people, my brother is getting appreciative new subs from my spam. and in my subjective opinion its good music
The debates about punk authenticity under this video have really enriched my life. i guess I should reconsider whether or not I enjoy or hate this song after reading the pro/con positions about Jay Reatard's status as a punk (or not-punk). I would be lost without RU-vid comments.
i'm not listening to Jay Reatard and i never was. BUT THIS VIDEO, i don't know, it pretty much sums up how i feel about life in a cheerful, sarcastic way. ilu jay for this video
