Throwing Muses - Dizzy (Official Video) 

One of the rare Leslie Langston sightings. THE most under-rated bass player.

I grew up in and around Boston. Throwing Muses, Belly and the Breeders were great bands to see

Throwing Muses blew me away in concert and they ultimately outshined the headliner: REM. Blew my mind.

Along the Palo Duro canyon Red River shows so many eyes One eye squinting shading from the sun, shoot me Black as oil, his hair shone Lily white his skin glistened Restless as the reed between his lips blew It's just that mean old Texas sun It makes me dizzy, dizzy, dizzy in my head What day is this? I quietly asked the sky What time is it? he asked me sitting up Love that villain on the run He's got me spinning 'round and falling on my head What are you running from? I asked the white boy From the guys who chased me there come run I need your dark skin to sit beside me in my car Light up my cigar, I'll light you It's just that mean old Texas sun It makes me dizzy, dizzy, dizzy in my head Love that villain on the run He's got me spinning 'round and falling on my head And dizzy, dizzy, dizzy In my head He said, you're only Indian in Oklahoma You could be melting in America White on red, melt with my skin These two hearts will beat along the walls of our hotel I need your dark skin to sit beside me in my car Light up my cigar, I'll light you It's just that mean old Texas sun It makes me dizzy, dizzy, dizzy in my head The last I saw of Oklahoma A gas station fading in the dusk Goodbye to my father, I thought, I'm carrying the light The light of my Comanche Make sure the dog remembers me I dream the sand beneath your feet I hold the light It's just that mean old Texas sun It makes me dizzy, dizzy, dizzy in my head Love that villain on the run He's got me spinning 'round and falling on my head And dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy In my head

One of my fave bands of all time. I, too, had no idea there was a video! There's such a vivid love story in this song, and the way Kristin Hersch spools out her vocals is like a joyous ride unto itself.

Masterfully cool song Hunkpapa a very fantastic album too, full of gems like this Great to see this with Leslie on bass - and Tanya and Kristin looking very adorably young

Hunkpapa was such a crucial album back in the day.

Weird hearing this 30 years later...how the world has changed.

Great song, great band. And THAT is how you play great ensemble bass guitar, by the way.

Huge FAN!,,, Going to see Kristen Hersh and Tanya DonellyMarch 10 at City Winery Boston. Oh and Belly at Boston Calling. I am ready to get blown away by my favorite ladies!

Saw them on their 1989 tour of the UK - absolutely fantastic live band and great people, too.

1:00 LIVE FROM NEW YORK...IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!

Their "dumb" single according to Kristin and one of the very few times, if not the only time, they "played the game". As a massive fan from centuries ago, I totally get what she is saying and why she hates it, but I don't care, lol. I still love the song and the hugely underrated in their catalogue Hunkpapa album. Kristin proved she could write a straightforward pop song, if only to satisfy the record company, and still do it with class to spare.

Finally getting around to listening to Throwing Muses and all I can think is how mad I am that I didnt make them a higher priority

Yea Oklahoma! We're in a fun song not sung by a borderline bigot! : )

I still remember going to a small venue in Boston (near BU) and seeing Throwing Muses - amazing concert - Kirsten was so intense. Bought all their CDs the next day.

Love this song. Reminds me of being 18 again ;) A timeless tune!!

I love their music. So complex! They were amazing

i'd say Kristin was being manipulated for 30 seconds by Sire (f**** them). This was the result. I did not like it in 1989 but i liked it tonight. maybe its the weed. The new TM record is lovely. check it.

Great song, too bad Kristin utterly hates it--and you can see the disdain in her eyes....

early blocks of throwing muses...ahead of its time

did tanya just buy herself a volkswagen?

Hey Tanya, Mike D called and he says he wants his necklace back.

Seeing this makes me wonder if Kelley Deal borrowed one of Tanya's outfits for the Breeders' "Safari" music video.

This was one of those college rock bands from the late 80s/90s, but this album HUNKPAPA (named for the Indian tribe Geronimo came from) was radio- and listener-friendly.

How is it 2020 and I'm just discovering there's a video for one of my favorite Throwing Muses songs 20 something years later? FML.

Dizzy my head is spinnin', like whirpool, it never ends.

I’m here because I’m listening to Marc Maron’s interview with Kristin. ❤️

Could be the college Dixie chicks ?

Great storytelling & imagery & love that Western beat!

Saw them open up for New Order in 1989. Watched them on 120 mins so I knew a little bit. Totally loved them and bought the tape the next day. Now I'm right back to that year.

Who disliked this?

maybe the best 4ad--single of its first decade, really charmfully enchanting!

It's just that big old Texas sun. Yep.

they were better than given credit for.. great songs

The opening riff is very similar to Joe Jackson's "Instant Mash".

Once again, Tanya rules!!!

This is such a good catchy pleasant song. I realize Kristin doesn’t really like this song as it is really not her genre. This song is almost a country pop crossover song. Kristin’s voice sounds great when she goes into that higher pitched upper register. Kristin could have been a country pop superstar but i respect her for instead creating something else and unique. I myself am not a country fan but have a very eclectic taste in music and i do enjoy some country-esque songs done well.

This would probably be considered country today.

That lead singer was the possessed little girl in "The Exorcist" , I'm glad she turned out okay.

Goddam this was great music.

Everyone is saying Kristin hated this song, I don't remember ever reading an interview with her saying that. Maybe she disliked how Sire was trying to market the band at the time.

Мне нравиться.Лайк однозначно !

Damn you! Had forgotten about this song, found it, and now am in ear worm loveliness! Great to re-find a most awesome band!!!!

Absolutely LOVE this band

Fun fact: they all personally hated writing this song.

They are an amazing live band. Love them Quirky and bright.

Thank you 4AD.

I always liked this song but I'm sorry what they did to you.

What do you suppose that settings button does?

Real alternative rock

The throwing muses are the official band of mental illness. I know because i just declared it?!

Another of the several Muses and Belly songs/videos on the list of "I want to be young again..." after hearing/seeing them. Getting old sucks sometimes. That nostalgia for your youth can be a real gut punch sometimes!

Did Volkswagen fund this video?

Kristen was the driver of this band, love it! My youth, before Breeders, before Belly...so good!

tight enda

Weird

Love this song.....

Kristen and Tanya! Holy smokes!

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great band!

Awesome

Where was Vic Reeves? Ripped off!!!

Excellent!!!

Yay! 1.54; pretty sure that's a Westone!

that VMW chain tho straight G

Back when women were actually good looking

Lol she looks like molly from alvvays

Stop Drinking Fire Water

extraordinary.

MY KEYS AR3E STUCK

I think they were as good as the Bangles if not better, they just didn't get as much publicity and radio play on the West coast.

therecoup- didnt kristin write the song? why would she hate it?

whoopi goldberg on bass, oda mae on bass