The Killers on how Britain broke Mr. Brightside 

so true

I'd say the strokes are up there too, I was shocked when I came to know they're based in New York

What a charming person...

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I always thought The Killers were British till I googled them.

I agree

I second that

The lifestyle advert might have helped

You've have listened to verve then

@@tomturner6100 better than Oasis and blur me thinks

heather chandler I’m more a hip hop r&b fan but even I love this song and I know all the words and I don’t know how that happened lol

This is very true...

The lyrics are ingrained in our veins since birth

I don’t think you’ve been to uni mate 😂

Kombe Shibemba .... me? I’m 2nd year uni sooooo

Scott Sieg ok name one emotion that doesn’t fit Mr. Brightside

Scott Sieg but it’s a sad song in terms of the lyrics??

It fits the emotion of having a strong urge to turn that shit off

@@mistacoz You must be fun at parties

Actually, yes it does! Fits in to any of these!

I think you'll find a little known band called oasis might argue that point

Yazeed Abdulrahman A (Saudi) Alharbi no i love them :)

Aren't we all forgetting Bohemian Rhapsody?

The sounds of mosque is the British national anthem now

sly unfortunately

How? 😂 Brandon has like the strongest American accent ever

Krista Mehanikova I had only ever heard their music. I never watched any interviews

Me too.

Parker Threlkeld I know, right? Their music reminds me of the British new wave band, New Order!

Parker Threlkeld They're British enough to be recommended with other British bands lmao

she must have adored this year's glastonbury seeing as they played together lol

@@yds2m she actually sang with Brandon and the Pet Shop boys at the Brit awards I think in 2009

Lady Gaga got taste. From metal to rock, and she named after the song Radio Ga Ga.

Wow, really? hahaha. Lady Gaga met them at the Brit Awards back in 2009 when thy all performed together. I wonder if this was before she met Brandon.

NO get a grip

Yes, especially if you’re singing it with a big group of people. You can always hear everyone’s throats turning sore at that part

My ten year old belts it in the car,so yeah.

Even if it's not in the UK, is it a party without it?

Kephalos you’d understand if you were british

But you're not Kephalos

what is all the fuss over this song? there are many songs better than this.I'm not saying isn't a great song,but I'm concerned that you're saying "it's an anthem".. Sorry for my writing I'm learning English.

Estephania Morales name 3 better songs than Mr Brightside.

PfEMP1 yep i thought they were British, but i found out a couple of weeks ago that they werent

Same here in Germany. The song is just amazing for any party xD

I can confirm as a uni student, whenever this song comes on the whole room sings along.

You are born knowing the lyrics to Mr Brightside.

PfEMP1 same

OK I'm genuinely curious, can someone please explain to me why this song is soo massively popular in Britain? I'm American and this song along with the rest of Hot Fuss was absolutely huge here when it came out, and it's still a beloved classic to this day. But I'm just curious why THIS particular band and THIS particular song seems to speak to you Britons the most and elevate it above any other American (or indeed English) alternative rock/pop song? What separates it from all the others? Is it the lyrics? The melody/ instrumentation? What is it about the song that makes it quintessentially British? I really would like to hear an English perspective on this as it's just rather fascinating to me

pgrothschild you can't say British then only English. It should be the British national anthem and not only the English know the words, but us Scots and more than likely the rest of Britain do too

Rebekka Secondname I have amended my comment ;)

It's a good song and yeah us Brits know it all, but you can't deny that oasis outshines everything. Wonderwall or don't look back in anger will unite Brits whereever they are

scots are brits aswell.

A couple of my friends from mexico know Mr Brightside word for word and they dont even know that much english.

Sam Dilks yeah. I remember sinning it in primary school as my fav song. (Probably because I have 2 older sisters tho)

Mr Brightside is in all brits dna

If you were 6 when it cameout wouldnt you be 15 or 16 find it hard to believe youre clubbing 😂

I’m 16 now and I can remember noticing the song for the first time and realising I knew the words.

I was a baby when it came out but it's such an amazing song I think everyone knows this song automatically xxx

Heyxleah literally me too 🤣

Lol same.

True fan then............ 😡

@@EmeraldStarryEyez not really I downloaded their song when people use to have mp3s and youtube was young but I would hear them on the radio.

Same

Come on Eileen too

Sweet caroline

Bohemian Rhapsody

Don’t stop believin’

Joe Scott litteraly all of these songs are anthems everywhere

Yeah we Brits are too nice we welcome and appreciate great music and band when there's one. Unfortunately we can't say the same about American regarding oasis or other great rnr band, who they never showed admiration or appreciation. ☹️☹️

Beth britishers is a dead term

hey there thanks I didn't realize until you mentioned it. We don't say it any more. "Brits" i mean

Beth oh come on every college in the US has a guy sitting on the quad playing Wonderwall on his acoustic guitar.

@@beth1679 you don't know Americans or their taste in music very well then.

Michael Farrow so true

Tough one between Mr Brightside and wonderwall

@@stevendonovan7564 Mr Brightside for me.

@@stevendonovan7564 as someone a bit older I think they are different generations.Not much in it and definitely some crossover.It’s not like ELP to the sex pistols,but definitely post Britpop era whereas wonder wall was britpop generation

And then you hated them because UK hates Americans.

Crunch Buttsteak the UK hates everyone. America isn’t special

@@Crunch_Buttsteak no they don't

@@Crunch_Buttsteak everyone hates Americans, though.

LOL 🤣 that 0_o cracks me up

g scott I know right. Kinda feels like somethings been stolen from our national identity. We will have to adopt them

g scott Even my Dad knew they were from Las Vegas, and he was in his late 30s when the Killers formed. He is now in his early 50s.

Just listen to the lyrics of a song like The Way It Was. Completely American, and completely Nevadan lyrics at that...

@@ThreeFontStreet The USA is a British Invention

Wtf

OK I'm genuinely curious, can someone please explain to me why this song is soo massively popular in Britain? I'm American and this song along with the rest of Hot Fuss was absolutely huge here when it came out, and it's still a beloved classic to this day. But I'm just curious why THIS particular band and THIS particular song seems to speak to you Britons the most and elevate it above any other American (or indeed English) alternative rock/pop song? What separates it from all the others? Is it the lyrics? The melody/ instrumentation? What is it about the song that makes it quintessentially British? I really would like to hear an English perspective on this as it's just rather fascinating to me

@@Shadow-In-The-East I'm not really sure? I feel like it's most likely the music, it's a catchy rhythm that quickly and easily draws you in. But the lyrics are also a part of why we love it so much: the heartache of missing out on love, and the jealousy of losing that love to someone else, is a feeling that a lot of people are likely able to relate to, and the fact that both verses are the same lyrics means it easy to remember if you feel like singing along. However, a lot of people nowadays, especially my age, have a sort of nostalgia when listening to this song also: when it first released, Mr Brightside was a massive hit in the UK, and so it was played often at parties, weddings, celebrations etc. Anyone my age listening to it is immediately brought back to that era of their life, when times were easy. And I think that's essentially what makes it such the cultural hit that it is in the UK: not only is it a catchy alt rock song with lyrics that people can relate to, but it's also got a sense of nostalgia for the good days, when things weren't so difficult in life and you could just have fun.

20 or 21 now brother, hope life’s turning out well for you!

Ethan Swales COYB

LOL @ Koeman

This must be a British thing I cannot understand.

Thalia De Leon 'tune' is pronounced 'chooon' in the UK/Ireland

MCR Reunion 2019 Oh, okay! I can hear it perfectly now! Hehe. Thank you!

Dale Clarke I'm sure you mean a Bob Marley song mate

Not round Manchester, our last song of the night is always Oasis

Natty B lmao poetic, maybe compared to today's pop music

You’re looking into it way too much. I know the lyrics without ever really thinking about the theme 😂 and the lyrics are about as poetic as every other song. You can’t explain it’s success, everything just fell into place

Has that humor to it too which I think which is more identifiable with the UK IMO.

yes. That's why this song is so much better than Dont Look Back in Anger.. because it has a better story and lyrics.

Agree with you, especially about the lyrics ‘Coming out of my cage, and I’ve been doing just fine’ is a fantastic, startling opening line that grabs you immediately. That never hurts if you want to produce a hit. :)

I'm 23 and already know that I will never not love a slice of pepperoni pizza. I'm an alcoholic though.

And just like pepperoni pizza, I never get sick of it!

So true 🤣

*stoned

never heard anything more accurate

it’s our national anthem

I’m from North Carolina and same. The song was big here but not THIS big lol

I agree

He's mega gorgeous

Ikrr

I’m a lesbian... and I must say he truly is gorgeous haha.

I agree

Yazeed Abdulrahman A (Saudi) Alharbi

shut up "rosianna"

May I add Sweet Caroline to that list?

Journey - don't stop believing

Hey Jude is definitely in this list!

these are all songs most Americans would also swear to always sing as well. These, and Don't Stop Believin, Livin on a Prayer, and Sweet Child of Mine

Saying they are elite is your opinion not fact My opinion is they are 5 songs I am sick to fucking death of hearing esp the Oasis gibberish.

Sounds gay

I think the same he's not the same guy he looks so different!!

Puppy fat verses certified lean 😊

chris4072511 Well it’s been 14 years...

He was 23 when Hot Fuss came out. He's 36 now.

It's called aging.

Jamie yes of course

Joana Catbagan u do know that shadowplay is a cover of Joy Division

Hitchin A' Ride of course i do :)

btw this is a quote from ultragrrrl / SPIN editor.

Joana Catbagan thats what I thought & I realised that you comment on every video about The Killers! Mass respect for that

That's one hell of a stretch of the imagination!

That cannot been unseen

Sebastian Elytron not at all

Brandon Flowers and MatPat are so alike you can’t unsee it.

I ALWAYS THINK THE SAME THING!!!!

As a Brit I think we can all agree The Killers are honourary Brits for the masterpiece they gave us with Mr Brightside

Gurren Laggan It makes sense. They're influenced by a lot of British new wave bands.

Do you even know what britpop is? To suggest the Killers sound like Blur or Oasis is moronic.

Gurren Laggan The Killers definitely remind me of New Order.

I think they were at least somewhat influenced by New Order, as the Killers' Wikipedia states: "The band's name is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band, portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal"" :)

Lust for Awesomeness true

Wait did the band separate? I am unaware of the details

Thomas Pierce Mark & Dave just quit with the “tour” but they still make songs with them. Personal reasons loo

I went thru a rather similar experience only just a couple of years ago in regards to Stanley Kubrick. I'd apparently all these years never managed to hear him ever actually speak (or it was so little so long ago I just forgot), one day I found some documentary footage on here from The Shining's shoot and my jaw just hit the floor when he spoke with a general American accent. There was just something about him that always just sent me a message that he was British.

meh, the other two can fuck off. Like The Shins is to James Mercer, the Killers is to Flowers. It's mostly just him doing everything.

no, Ronnie is the amazing

Adam Majorcsik I miss Mark and Dave. Their replacements suck ass.

Yes they are hard working half. #respect

The killers and other guy that seems to play the drums

So Live Forever and Champagne Supernova? What about them?

Sebastian Elytron Good songs but i was just pointing out how two great songs had links.

K's Clan Live Forever is oasis' best tune. Fact.

Its between Don't Look Back In Anger, Live Forever and The Masterplan. Think of the reaction when a song is played on a night out, Don't Look Back In Anger is one of them where everyone loses their voice

James Brady In that case We Are the Champions is the greatest song ever written?

As an American, I also assumed they were from over there. It's a pretty huge song here too that everyone knows, but I feel like the British might like it slightly more? But I think it's their style and his vocals that make us really assume they are from the UK.

Thea Atanasova it’s not even that great compared to there other songs

17 years*

He looks more like kirst than kirst does

The singer looks like he could be matpat's (from game/film theory) older brother

I thought it was Krist as well.

Robert Welton he looks like matpat from gametheory

Krist has a gap between his eyes big enough for a nose to fit in

Nope, although wonderful.. I have to give this honour to the entire 'Permission to Land' album 🙌

As long as Nirvana’s “Nevermind”, Led Zeppelin IV and Dark Side of the Moon exist, it will never be “ever” for those first six on Hot Fuss. Some great songs though!

Oop look at me I have my political compass on my pfp I’m so quirky

Oscar keevash “ooo, look at me trying to start an argument on RU-vid because I have nothing better to do an my life sucks” piss off and get a life

BUT IT'S JUST THE *PRICE I PAY*

I'm hoarse just thinking about it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

err, not really. One classic song, a handful of pretty good ones and a whole lotta crap!

+Sebastian Elytron like most bands

+Sebastian Elytron Eh, I'd say that they have more good songs than bad. I haven't listened to all of Wonderful Wonderful though...

Yazeed Abdulrahman A (Saudi) Alharbi what?