Rappers React To Radiohead "Street Spirit"!!! (Fade Out) 

I went to see Radiohead on this tour when they played Manchester. Before the last song, Thom read out a letter from a fan who was in the audience. This letter said how the girl and her brother had gone to see Radiohead on their previous tour, the crowd cheered. Thom continued, the show the girl had watched was made more special because two days later, her brother died. The crowd fell silent. I mean silent. You could hear a pin drop. The letter concluded, the fan was really looking forward to seeing the band again and that although her brother could not be there in body, he would be there in spirit. Thom folded the letter, put it in his back pocket and the band ended the night with Street Spirit. They played the song like they knew it was the most important thing that the girl would ever hear. It was perfect. They finished the song, put down their instruments and walked off stage. The crowd had no idea what to do. Cheer, cry, remain silent. When the lights went up, I would say 75% of the audience, including the girl I was with, where in floods of tears. I have seen literally thousands of bands play live and that one song remains the most memorable thing I have ever seen any band do.

This has always been one of my favorite Radiohead songs. It's just beautiful. They write some of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

What is really sad is that many people think they just did "Creep" and that's it.. They are really missing out alot. This band discography is just full of gem like this one.

Radiohead is the greatest band ever. Their worst songs are better than most bands best songs. Try ‘Pyramid Song’ or ‘Weird Fishes/Arpeggi’ next - both stunningly beautiful

As a Tool fan who's just recently become a Radiohead fan too, I think you guys should check out more of them!

Wow i never gave radiohead a chance growing up but wow. This is perfect music for relaxing in a dark room on your beanbag. What you said at the end about death hits home more than you know. You cant change it vut accept it and enjoy what time you have left. But if you are given a new lease on life that gives you inspiration to enjoy as much as possible daily. Still trying to break out of my introvert life to try new things in life i would have never done with a morbid mentality i had for years. Some will know what im talking about, most wont.

"Street Spirit is our purest song, but I didn’t write it. It wrote itself. We were just its messengers; it's biological catalysts. Its core is a complete mystery to me, and, you know, I wouldn’t ever try to write something that hopeless. All of our saddest songs have somewhere in them at least a glimmer of resolve. Street Spirit has no resolve. It is the dark tunnel without the light at the end. It represents all tragic emotion that is so hurtful that the sound of that melody is its only definition. We all have a way of dealing with that song. It’s called detachment. Especially me; I detach my emotional radar from that song, or I couldn’t play it. I’d crack. I’d break down on stage. That’s why its lyrics are just a bunch of mini-stories or visual images as opposed to a cohesive explanation of its meaning. I used images set to the music that I thought would convey the emotional entirety of the lyric and music working together. That’s what’s meant by ‘all these things you’ll one day swallow whole’. I meant the emotional entirety, because I didn’t have it in me to articulate the emotion. I’d crack… Our fans are braver than I to let that song penetrate them, or maybe they don’t realise what they’re listening to. They don’t realise that Street Spirit is about staring the fucking devil right in the eyes, and knowing, no matter what the hell you do, he’ll get the last laugh. And it’s real, and true. The devil really will get the last laugh in all cases without exception, and if I let myself think about that too long, I’d crack. I can’t believe we have fans that can deal emotionally with that song. That’s why I’m convinced that they don’t know what it’s about. It’s why we play it towards the end of our sets. It drains me, and it shakes me, and hurts like hell every time I play it, looking out at thousands of people cheering and smiling, oblivious to the tragedy of its meaning, like when you’re going to have your dog put down and it’s wagging its tail on the way there. That’s what they all look like, and it breaks my heart. I wish that song hadn’t picked us as its catalysts, and so I don’t claim it. It asks too much. I didn’t write that song." Thom Yorke

Best 90's song ever

Radiohead rabbithole goes deep. How to disappear completely is my absolute favorite and Thom York's as well. (The vocalist) Exit music is also a must. Talk show host and Reckoner are fantastic too.

You could line a wall with every Radiohead track, throw a dart and hit a beautifully crafted piece of sonic perfection. A few favorites of mine are "I Promise", "House of Cards" and "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi". But literally the entire albums _In Rainbows_ and _Kid A_ are incredible, front to back.

This is one i REALLY wished you'd had the video up for. It's such a compliment to the song

an absolute timeless and meaningful classic

The National Anthem is great, an outer space hard groove that descends into jazz mayhem. Idioteque is an electronic banger. 2 songs that would give you a different but brilliant taste of Radiohead.

Radiohead might just be one of the greatest bands EVER! Here in the UK their genre is "Indie" which comes from them being on an independent record label. It became a catch all term for the style of guitar music of Britain in the 90s. Fake Plastic Trees and The Bends are necessary trust me.

Live, Jonny Greenwood(guitarists) plays the arpeggiated guitar part and at the same time plays the synth/string part on a keyboard using the headstock of his guitar.

I recall this video being on the charts back in January 1995.

This is one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. Radiohead was one of my favorite bands growing up, and it’s awesome seeing you guys cover them. Suggestion, please cover The National Anthem by them off their Kid A record. It’s unlike any other song of theirs and is amazing.

Fav song from my fav band. so simple and yet so complex. fantastic.

Radiohead’s entire catalogue is good in my opinion. They’re super talented artists. Would love to see more from them!

Great reaction to my undisputed #1 Radiohead song! When this came out in 1995, it touched on such an emotional, almost spiritual level - absolute perfection! Anyone who feels that Radiohead is only 'Creep' is missing out! Their entire career is so varied, it's impossible to pigeonhole them. Keep it coming gents. Cheers.

Love those bands that just have that X- Factor like Radiohead, Tool, Massive Attack. My favourite Radiohead song, Burn the Witch.

that was the perfect voice for that song, any other voice just wouldn't have had the same impact. Awesome !

They are awesome and have so many gems , “just” “fake plastic trees”, “karma police” and “paranoid android” are 🔥🔥🔥

One of the most versatile, creative and free in their artistry band ever. There is so much to Radiohead, their capacity to create unique soundscapes is simply brilliant. And they were never afraid to explore and reinvent themselves. Great reaction

Great review! So glad you reacted to Street Spirit! I'm from England and remember hearing this song on the radio and being blown away. Off of the brilliant The Bends album which I bought straight away, then went into their Pablo Honey album. I rally haven't got a clue how this band had escaped me until that point. Seen them live several times since, they are epic in the flesh. One recommendation from their huge catalogue: Lucky - live Glastonbury 2003. It's how the song goes from 0 to 100mph seamlessly.

Morning guys! Man that was beautiful! I really need to get into more radio head for sure! Thanks for reacting to this,made me wanna hear more!🤓❤️

The official video for this was ahead of its time too, worth a watch if you get time

Fantastic choice in Radiohead song, it's been one of my favourites since it debuted (I used to watch music videos religiously in the 80's and 90's). They manage to make music that is both tragic and beautiful sounding in a way that's unparalleled.

This song feels fairly haunting to me. I know Thom is supposed to be this unusual, discontented artist, and his lyrics here have some striking lines. Radiohead is an incredible band.

I'm not a big Radiohead fan. I can't get into their later more experimental stuff, but their first two albums have my favorite songs, this one, fake plastic trees, and creep.

Thanks guys! Rush, Radiohead and Tool and my faves

Immerse your soul in love ❤

Man y’all get me so hyped when y’all do Radiohead !

Love it when you guys react to one of my favourite bands. Even if you dont do a video for it you should listen to their In Basement set.

I loved this in the 90’s not long divorced, it kinda worked for me. Still know all the words. Sigh

Radiohead is magical, groundbreaking, spiritual, dark, uplifting. Seeing them live was transformative. I actually have the last line of Street Spirit (“immerse your soul in love”) tattooed on my shoulder. ❤️ So glad you did this one. Thank you. 😊

I have literally muttered "Got dayum, that was beautiful " many times while listening to RH. In Rainbows is still my fav of theirs.

Love it when you guys get back to Radiohead. This one is an absolute classic. You can't go wrong with any of the songs from "The Bends" or "OK Computer" with their 90's era material. Even their debut "Pablo Honey" had great songs other than "Creep". They became much more experimental post 2000 and that's not a bad thing. They have always evolved and tried to do something different with every album like Bowie used to. "National Anthem", "Exit Music (For a Film)", "Subterranean Homesick Alien", "Just", "Nice Dream"...the list goes on dudes.

I would call Radio Head third wave prog rock. One of my favorite bands. Their live from the basement shows out there are magnificent. Totally worth a full listen and to see how they all play off of one another.

Thom's voice moves me like no other

Music is on my top four favorite drugs of all times. I have a plethora of reasons why I like music every day. One reason is I have tinnitus in both ears. So the music prevents me from hearing my tinnitus when I have on my headphones. This is another reason like to listen/watch rappers react music.😊 Because it's soothing to my ears And helps me forget about my tinnitus as well. But I've been high on music since I was a kid.. Thanks to my mom and sister and dad for introducing me to all kinds of great music over the years. Radiohead music reminds me of the music from the Deftones band. With that voice.😊😊😊❤❤🎉🎉

I love the passion in your reactions so much ❤

Great reaction! There are so many beautiful Radiohead songs, it's hard to think of just one or two to recommend. "True Love Waits" is a wonderful tearjerker and they released a beautiful, piano-accompanied version on their album Moon-Shaped Pool. "How to Disappear Completely" is also great, more of an unsettling vibe, and Thom Yorke really shows off how powerful his voice can be in that one. Looking forward to more reactions! :)

On the recent 1000 countdown of top songs from the 90’s on a New Zealand radio station; Radiohead - Paranoid Android reached #2, Smells like Teen Spirit number one

Thom has one of the moist unique beautiful voices. He's in the same category as maynard. Just totally his own and identifiable in an instant.

I love this song so fricken much. Thanks for reacting to it.

Love Radiohead. One of my favorite songs of all time.

Thank you! I love Radiohead!! Do "Talk Show Host" next!

You boys are the opposite of trash talkers, great reaction :D

One of the greatest bands with a vast range of sounds and a solid discography. Aged like fine wine along with tool.

Love the way you guys feel the music!

I've always loved listening to Radio Head's music.

You are right, their music is mind altering, just like drugs🥰

12:35 the cracked eggs and dead birds screaming as they fight for life is a metaphor for the beginning and end of life, like a baby crying during it's birth and a man screaming while nearing death. the fighting part would be the chicks fighting to hatch from the eggs and the dead birds would be fighting for survival. fading in, contrast to fading out (the full cycle of life)

One of my fave tunes ever...his voice is unreal in this.

I love Radiohead! This song is profound.. lately that is how I have been associating their musical talents... so profoundly over the top! Thanks for another great reaction. Check out Thom and Jonny's side band "The Smile", they are creating some amazing music and I just feel like they are so absolutely under noticed and under appreciated for their musicianship and creative capabilities. They are definitely way way ahead of their time and their music will forever be in my heart.

High and dry from the same album is one i think you guy will like. pyramid song is another atmospheric song, how to disappear completely, 2+2 make 5, idioteque, myxomatosis. Thom yorke's solo stuff is worth checking out too, like his live on jules holland performance of the clock (from the album The Eraser).

This was the first Radiohead song I heard, back in the 90's on a freebe CD from Q magazine or somthing like that. Fell in love with it completely, and got the album. And all the others as they came out. In Ranbows is fabulous. But then they all are in their own way. You guys have a massive and brilliant catalogue to look forwards to! Cheers.

My favorite Radiohead song! Thanks for checking it out ❤

LET DOWN and 15 STEP. Radiohead do some styles you haven’t touched on yet. But they also have so many amazing songs that are ‘alternative rock’. Let Down from OK Computer is a beautiful, moving rock song. For something amazing and slightly different check out 15 Step from In Rainbows.

Thank you on your reaction ♥️ gretest from Croatia

Immerse your soul in love…

My fave Radiohead song, gorgeous! ❤

one of my favorite songs.

Yes!! You guys should do more, Radiohead is great. Awesome video as always, spiral out guys

I'm a new sub so I dunno what you've heard already but my future suggestions are "Exit Music (For A Film)" and/or "Talk Show Host", "Weird Fishes", "Jigsaw Falling Into Place", "Paranoid Android"

Gives me goose bumps every time I listen to this song

Y'all need to sample this for a dope beat! Thanks for the reaction 🤘

Echobelly - Dark Therapy, another indie rock classic in the same vein from 1995.

Excellent song. Great reaction.

Great reaction guys! I feel the same way as you both about Radiohead! I would recommend Queens of the Stoneage- I appear Missingl- Live 4K

Tool & Radiohead 2 bands that speak to your soul. Enjoy the ride.

They dabble in different genres. Jazz, acid jazz, metal, punk, experimental, blues...ppl usually consider them to be alternative rock

Thom's voice in this is just so beautiful and powerful.

You NEED to see the video for this. It's as amazing as the song is

I think of Radiohead as alternative/innovative. Their first album "Pablo Honey" they started from a batch of influences like 1980s noise rock/punk, The Pixies, R.E.M., etc. (basically, from the "first" alternative wave before grunge hit). But as each album proceeds, Radiohead evolved to the point by their third album OK Computer, and especially with 'Kid A" and 'In Rainbows' they were no longer taking influences from past alt bands and were themselves establishing where alternative music was going for others to keep up with. One thing to note is guitarist Jonny Greenwood is a great music composer (composed music for many films) and plays like 10 different instruments, so Radiohead's string arrangements and synthesizers are always on point!

Great reaction, if you want to hear something truly immense and transcendent from Radiohead then you should check out ‘how to disappear completely’, it’s a must for any music fan / addict 😊

Radiohead Recommends: “No Surprises”, “Let Down” or “High and Dry”

Hollywood, pleeeeaaaase. Your blood by Nothing but thieves. 🙏🏼 😄

The greatest band of all❤❤❤❤❤ please for the love of music do more... Ive been begging for a long time!

I’ve heard Tom thinks this is probably most depressing of their songs, to the point he doesn’t enjoy performing it. Music video is also nice, check it out.

You should try gems of Radiohead known only to the fans - two songs hidden in B album "In Rainbows": Go Slowly and Last Flowers. Both songs are short and simple, but maybe the most beautiful in entire of their catalogue.

They do I live version of this that is acoustic. It's one of the best vocal performances I have ever seen and makes me tear up every time.

As far as I can interpret, this song is about someone who has lost all hope, and is leaving advice to someone else to "immerse yourself in love". He's saying that while you're alive, find love any way you can.

Superb

Have y'all checked out Portishead yet? I'd recommend Wandering Star from them

Gotta check out the live version from Japan, where it's just Thom and Johnny on acoustics.

This was the song that got me into Radiohead. I saw it on mtv late at night a few times (great video, weird as expected) and just had to find out who the band was. It’s still my favourite album of theirs (The Bends) And Fake Plastic Trees is still one of my all time tracks ever x😊

You should do True Love Waits from the I Might Be Wrong Live Recordings set.

Apart from the suggestions from The Bends already mentioned, check out Bones and High and Dry

Fake Plastic Trees, Thom Yorke’s vocals are incredible

Radiohead-Tool-NIN album correlation: Pablo Honey - Opiate - Pretty Hate Machine The Bends - Undertow OK Computer - Aenima - The Downard Spiral I Might Be Wrong (Live) - Salival Kid A - Lateralus - The Fragile Amnesiac - The Slip Hail to the Thief - With Teeth In Rainbows - 10,000 Days -Year Zero In Rainbows B-sides - Broken The King of Limbs - Bad Witch A Moon Shaped Pool - Fear Inoculum - Hesitation Marks

Ya need to do weird fishes

That's fuckin fantastic!!

I've never clicked a video so fast!!

A random array of some of my favourite songs of Radiohead (Nice dream) Lucky Idioteque Life in a Glasshouse A wolf at the door Bodysnatchers

Hollywood: _(chooses lyric video)_ Also Hollywood: _(keeps eyes closed the whole song)_ 🤔

Yes, y’all did Paranoid Android off of Ok Computer, which was my suggestion. You’re welcome 😆😊 You also did Karma Police and No Surprises from that album. ‘Planet Telex’ and ‘Just’ are my favorites from this album (The Bends). ‘Just’ has a great video that will leave you hanging…

Oooo my, you have to react to their song "Paranoid Android"!

More Radiohead. More. More. More.