The perfect harmony. A singer whose voice is a matter of envy for most of the other singers; a rythm-machine drummer; a bassist able to fill the melody with great basslines that aren't so simple, but that don't risks to cover the rest of the instruments; two good guitarists who don't fight for the leading part. I love the Strokes!!!
every time i hear this song i cry, mi cousin made e listen to the strokes and the first song that i listened to was this one, the bad thing is my cousin died two years ago and this song is his legacy to me, i will never forgett you javier
I am a huge fan of the strokes and have been for a long long time now. Having said that i can admit that saying they're better than the Beatles is absolutely ridiculous. Even Julian would think so. If you think this do some research and look at how big the Beatles were in the 60s and how they changed the world. Such comments really discredit the fans of this band.
@ziiru17 You cannot compare the strokes to the beatles, they are too different. And then you are saying that the strokes are better than the beatles. Thats the dumbest thing I have ever heard. The beatles have accomplished far more, they were more original and they are one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts ever. I doubt if people still know the strokes in 50 years. Nothing against the strokes though.
@Bikkiish Lol I think you're taking ziiru17 way too seriously. The Four + Fab literally means The Strokes; The Four referring to Julian, Nick, Nikolai and Albert + Fab, the drummer(whose real name is Fabrizio aka Fab). It's just a fun play on the Beatles' nickname, not an actual statement of the strokes being better :)
@Enothrae I am not in the habit of replying to stupid youtube comments but this one couldn't pass without remark. The Beatles weren't 'the first' Even if you use the narrow definition of rock music, it had existed for at least ten years before the Beatles. The Beatles were huge because they revolutionised it and took it to places it hadn't been before and hasn't been since. The Strokes would not even exist if The Beatles hadn't. I love the Strokes but comparisons to the Beatles are ridiculous.
@MrRhurbarb I see others have replied to your replies, but I wanted to say someting for my stupid comment, because what you say is, was, well, kind of my point. so thanks for saying what I already found I guess?
I meant first in the sense of, they were the first to bring it to a bigger audience. as you said.... anyway its not really apperent in my previous comment but I agree on the whole not possible to compare thing.
@ziiru17 Julian sure is a fabulous one, but the other members are fabulous too. I'm pretty sure it wasn't Julian who composed this song, except for the vocals. :D
@FilipeDeus7 it actually is Julian... he's the one who wrote ALL music on the first 3 albums, down to the very guitar solo... some of the other members co-wrote a few of the songs on the 3rd album, but the only "democratic" album so far is the 4th = Angles. This being said, when Julian performed some Strokes songs on his solo tour with other musicians than the band members, it didn't sound right, I guess they have this musical chemistry that makes their sound so unique.
This band is so damn good its unbelievable. They don't need any fancy clothing or dance choreography to put on a show. They just play their music. That's the true test of being a brilliant band like the strokes.
when i think about it... there is some songs in my life i could care less if they weren't created, even though they are good, but this song.... im so glad this song was born. its amazing
eveses las cosas no salen como deverian ser.. aveses conocemos gente que no son como creiamos... aveses tratan de callarnos..pero ami eso me vale madre!! solo vivimos una sola vez asi que me encantaria bailar contigo!! bailamos??
Oh Nikolai with his bored coolness and nick with his bone structure and jules with his voice and albert with his curls and fab not wearing a red shirt? its all so perfect
@dahfshx it's because this is live on a television show. not the same energy at all. go see them live in concert. best band iv ever seen live. flawless. and iv seen radiohead, smashing pumpkins, oasis, and green day (all AMAZING bands live, better than album) and the strokes are easily #1. love these boys.
YOLO
JonGonzalez24 2 days ago
jules, except u i wanna your jacket, man
venusazem 1 week ago
I remember seeing this on tv..... i still remember this awesome song and band
ACIDRAIN139 3 weeks ago
awesome!!!!
ghecrue 1 month ago
hehe julian ^-^ <3
CheshiarHat 1 month ago
nice!
eunamerda 1 month ago
HOLY SHIT ITS THE FLAMING LIPS
stratokastered 1 month ago
IS THIS EVEN REAL? THIS IS PERFECTION
isabellanoches 1 month ago 3
One of the best songs ever...
alvinpatacsil 1 month ago
love you julian casablancas <3
aleja96gd 1 month ago
nicks shirt has quite the neck line
bestmusiclists 2 months ago
Such a fantastic unique voice
xxxjakeyboixxx1 2 months ago
Gay af
gabe4464 2 months ago
@gabe4464 nao deixa de ser bom
lucasfalcificado 2 months ago
so fucking awesome and beuatiful :)
MrRomer0 3 months ago
amo esta cancion 3:02 segundos que se repiten y se repite no puedo dejar de escucharla
ArenittaM 3 months ago
Anyone notice Wayne Coyne hanging out with his giant hands?
BenRandall 4 months ago 4
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SaNtOsLeOsTv 4 months ago
The perfect harmony. A singer whose voice is a matter of envy for most of the other singers; a rythm-machine drummer; a bassist able to fill the melody with great basslines that aren't so simple, but that don't risks to cover the rest of the instruments; two good guitarists who don't fight for the leading part. I love the Strokes!!!
(sorry for the bad English, but I'm from Italy)
GrungerSam93 4 months ago 8
@GrungerSam93 Very good english as a matter of fact. Very few mistakes
IEatBananas 3 months ago
why does nikolai always look as if he wants to kill everyone in the audience?????
MackieMack14 4 months ago 5
NIkolai´s eyes at 1:26 to 1:28 are like "what the fuck is going on here"
Thiagowaters 4 months ago 5
@Thiagowaters like a psycho...
ODrMonstro 3 months ago
1:25 Anyone else thinks Nikolai looks good? ;)
StrokesFan621 5 months ago
great tune
franksoul 5 months ago
i want to break free
Kotti05 5 months ago
XEmman1 - I guess so!
emblazius 5 months ago
this is shit and i love willy
MORKY1000 6 months ago
@MORKY1000 If its shit why bother comenting, just fuck off loser.
michaelb3197 5 months ago
Ough am in love
nlgny95 6 months ago
Nikolai was growing a freaking beard. Never seen that before.
MichaelEagerStevens 6 months ago
JULIAN I LOVE YOU why do you have to be so amazing???
strokesfan815 6 months ago 2
TUNE!
edd123454321 6 months ago
.... not even ONE requires a plan? So all that planning for nothing! :~)
bevyk777 6 months ago
i have a feeling that to him hes eyes are open
selasi989 6 months ago
julian drunk's= awesome!!!
handalaify 6 months ago
2:31 Flea?? from Red hot chilli peppers x)
xEmman1 6 months ago
16 people believe in the afterlife.
fhcumpire 6 months ago 4
GREAT now i have to go look for Conqlusion19's comment.
crandrous 6 months ago 28
@crandrous Go to view all comments, then use Edit>Find (or Ctrl+F) and type in their name. BAM
eastcoastamish 6 months ago
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crandrous 6 months ago
Addicted to it... might get a coolness stroke.
1980joshuatree 6 months ago
better than the studio version, i think!
xlaxfleurx2342x 6 months ago
@euyfdvfhj
nothing? his nose is amazing!!:))
PigsWithAttitude7 7 months ago
every time i hear this song i cry, mi cousin made e listen to the strokes and the first song that i listened to was this one, the bad thing is my cousin died two years ago and this song is his legacy to me, i will never forgett you javier
UFO9526 7 months ago
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UFO9526 7 months ago
16 people think they're always right
rockminajam 7 months ago 5
16 people like to wear nothing but a cat while parading the streets while booming miley cyrus
pathdarksoul 7 months ago
1:26 oh shit, the spotlights coming towards me...move away very slowly
TheMrMcPWN 7 months ago 10
Julian Nose:)
PigsWithAttitude7 7 months ago in playlist Muzikk:)) 2
@PigsWithAttitude7 Huh? What's wierd about his nose? xD
euyfdvfhj 7 months ago
what's up with 16 dislikes? this band rules. give us more!!!!
millenialuprising69 7 months ago
Is Albert's afro natural or a perm?
lizzyrox1999 7 months ago
@lizzyrox1999 I think it's probably a perm...it would be the most epic natural hair ever lol...
euyfdvfhj 7 months ago
1:25
don't look so excited nikolai
popsiclesuckers 7 months ago 9
Since when did the fucking beatles become X-Men? We live in 2011, fuck them, it's The Strokes time to live now.
santis20 7 months ago
Albert needs the afro back.
peetahp3 7 months ago 6
I am a huge fan of the strokes and have been for a long long time now. Having said that i can admit that saying they're better than the Beatles is absolutely ridiculous. Even Julian would think so. If you think this do some research and look at how big the Beatles were in the 60s and how they changed the world. Such comments really discredit the fans of this band.
ds717uow 7 months ago
Like this if your seeing the strokes at Reading. :D
SAMDARBY123 7 months ago
1:26
Im gonna kill you and all youre family
UivadKram 8 months ago 12
wtf the bassist is so funny at like 1:13
CosmoSaysYourAslut 8 months ago
juliet casablancas is one fucking lucky woman.
MaddisonAndCecile 8 months ago 46
@MaddisonAndCecile hahahaahahahahaha cool.....
cherubimification 8 months ago
those were some huge hands!!!..awsm performance i love this band more than any other!! and this song
rojo5327067 8 months ago 3
nikolai looks soo bad ass!!
bumjigger 8 months ago 3
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Strokeofluck12 8 months ago
sounds very much like i'll try everything once.
hanaBei2 8 months ago 4
@hanaBei2 because i'll try anything once is the rough draft of this song.
saksup1964 8 months ago 3
@saksup1964 ohh, so that explains it.
hanaBei2 8 months ago
@hanaBei2 lol because thats the B side to this. haha
iloverocknroll47 7 months ago
i like very much!!!
RawrXXX6661 8 months ago
marry me jules(shit,he's already married)
Strokeofluck12 8 months ago 8
@Strokeofluck12 Join the queue ; And I'm male...
euyfdvfhj 8 months ago 3
@Strokeofluck12 And straight. Lol, I forgot that part.
euyfdvfhj 8 months ago 5
@euyfdvfhj You forget everything with Jules-don't worry!
Strokeofluck12 8 months ago
Why is this song so short? :(
PauOppliger 8 months ago 5
wow they are AMAZING live
marcoscb2009 8 months ago 5
Beatles = The Fab Four
The Strokes = The Four + Fab
ziiru17 9 months ago 246
@ziiru17 You cannot compare the strokes to the beatles, they are too different. And then you are saying that the strokes are better than the beatles. Thats the dumbest thing I have ever heard. The beatles have accomplished far more, they were more original and they are one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts ever. I doubt if people still know the strokes in 50 years. Nothing against the strokes though.
Bikkiish 8 months ago
@Bikkiish Lol I think you're taking ziiru17 way too seriously. The Four + Fab literally means The Strokes; The Four referring to Julian, Nick, Nikolai and Albert + Fab, the drummer(whose real name is Fabrizio aka Fab). It's just a fun play on the Beatles' nickname, not an actual statement of the strokes being better :)
ghostlywonders 8 months ago 5
@Bikkiish Yeah and plenty of people think that the strokes are better than the beatles(memememememe)...
euyfdvfhj 8 months ago 3
@Bikkiish I think they wll know them in 50 years.
plus the beatles succes is exeptionally huge because they were the first, not the best.
Enothrae 7 months ago 2
@Enothrae I am not in the habit of replying to stupid youtube comments but this one couldn't pass without remark. The Beatles weren't 'the first' Even if you use the narrow definition of rock music, it had existed for at least ten years before the Beatles. The Beatles were huge because they revolutionised it and took it to places it hadn't been before and hasn't been since. The Strokes would not even exist if The Beatles hadn't. I love the Strokes but comparisons to the Beatles are ridiculous.
MrRhurbarb 7 months ago
@MrRhurbarb I see others have replied to your replies, but I wanted to say someting for my stupid comment, because what you say is, was, well, kind of my point. so thanks for saying what I already found I guess?
I meant first in the sense of, they were the first to bring it to a bigger audience. as you said.... anyway its not really apperent in my previous comment but I agree on the whole not possible to compare thing.
Enothrae 7 months ago
@ziiru17 Julian sure is a fabulous one, but the other members are fabulous too. I'm pretty sure it wasn't Julian who composed this song, except for the vocals. :D
FilipeDeus7 5 months ago
@FilipeDeus7 it actually is Julian... he's the one who wrote ALL music on the first 3 albums, down to the very guitar solo... some of the other members co-wrote a few of the songs on the 3rd album, but the only "democratic" album so far is the 4th = Angles. This being said, when Julian performed some Strokes songs on his solo tour with other musicians than the band members, it didn't sound right, I guess they have this musical chemistry that makes their sound so unique.
caleonore 3 months ago
@caleonore I guess I didn't know that. xD
FilipeDeus7 3 months ago
Julian is the Mick Jagger of 2K.
rockafede 9 months ago 13
This comment has received too many negative votes show
why is the new album so bad :(
Conqlusion19 9 months ago
@Conqlusion19 ......... it's not.
MiaColorOfChaos 9 months ago 29
there is 5 of them you gimp
jackmaguiregerrard 6 months ago
@jackmaguiregerrard Christ you're a dumbass, go back and read the comment I was responding to.
MiaColorOfChaos 6 months ago
@Conqlusion19 dude their new album is the SHIT! i think it's their best album!
vinsanity3510 9 months ago 8
The Libertines!!
The1977Punk 9 months ago
Nicenicenicenice :D
Yoooern 9 months ago 5
Letterman and Jools Holland are fucking lucky people to hear them live like always. Im fucking jealous
MunkhjinE 9 months ago 13
Julian's best performance ever
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
patrevizani 9 months ago
Nikolai face = The Shiiit! :D
Sophienewmoon 9 months ago 5
I love seeing him with a wedding ring but it's depressing too
kamarrabaksh 10 months ago 7
Nikolai + no esxpression face = superb cool...!!!
luvkatak 10 months ago 7
14 people are smoking some serious shit
liljac0794 10 months ago 7
And then again at 2:31
Pipps0 10 months ago
LOL! Suddenly! The Flaming Lips! 2:10
Pipps0 10 months ago
is that Cat Power's back?
VTECheart 10 months ago
It's like his voice is making love to the mic <3
AbbyMarie87 10 months ago
First Impressions got such a bad rap, it pisses me off. ITS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!
GrowthofH 10 months ago 8
Awww. Why is Nikolai so shy!?
2angrycamelsinacar 10 months ago
1:26 "shit, i'm so fucking high"
MartimRockass 10 months ago
watch my cover of this on the piano please. It is good i promise you. It isn't some try hard fail. Thank you :)
RoryAstenBell 10 months ago
This band is so damn good its unbelievable. They don't need any fancy clothing or dance choreography to put on a show. They just play their music. That's the true test of being a brilliant band like the strokes.
thesoftsquid 10 months ago 6
I'll always love this music
AugustoGuiaro 10 months ago 3
I WANT JULES FUCKING HAIR!!!
ITS FUCKING PERFECT!!!
XDeBvX 10 months ago 7
@XDeBvX AMEN
lilballerina 10 months ago
carol casa comigo?
thales280 10 months ago
1:22 Nick has a Sillyband!
2angrycamelsinacar 11 months ago
@2angrycamelsinacar in 2007 sillybandz didn't even exist
MisterDense 11 months ago
how can people dislike The Strokes ?
tomiewrath 11 months ago 3
poor nikolai looks either really tired or just reaalllyy bored XD
cheesykitten 11 months ago
@cheesykitten but he def looks bad ass with that beard >:D
punknap 11 months ago
@punknap very true...he's probably the most bad ass out of all of them : )
cheesykitten 11 months ago
when i think about it... there is some songs in my life i could care less if they weren't created, even though they are good, but this song.... im so glad this song was born. its amazing
voteforjoe 11 months ago
His throat must be strained :/
xbbjaix 11 months ago
wish i was that microphone stand
tati38112 11 months ago
there still good live they were Awesome at ACL 2010 thumbs if u were there
thebigbirdman67 11 months ago
the bass playler looks like john paul jones from the 70s
at0micllama 11 months ago 4
i literally cant understand how you could dislike this video!! :S
tombiddles 11 months ago
was that wayne coyne with the hands?
MrUnceka 11 months ago 2
12 people not only live once
lemos19 11 months ago 3
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lemos19 11 months ago
i love how albert and nick have been using the same guitar their whole career :)
thegrapist09 11 months ago 6
less less less less , nice music
danilo767 11 months ago
ese anillo en su mano desilusiona mucho!!
gener1994 11 months ago
I couldn't agree more LerayAndCo they are definitely the best band of this decade by far!
TheStrokesdude1251 11 months ago
AWESOMEEEE
!!!!!
LuizchinterLuizch 11 months ago
Quality!!
BrightonBorn93 11 months ago
omg he's beautiful
idioticgrinner101 1 year ago
eveses las cosas no salen como deverian ser.. aveses conocemos gente que no son como creiamos... aveses tratan de callarnos..pero ami eso me vale madre!! solo vivimos una sola vez asi que me encantaria bailar contigo!! bailamos??
fedecbr18 1 year ago
Oh Nikolai with his bored coolness and nick with his bone structure and jules with his voice and albert with his curls and fab not wearing a red shirt? its all so perfect
mckidees 1 year ago
every time i hear the first note i always think Sum41 in to deep
classicbritpop 1 year ago
I named my son Julian after this hottie!!!
jivetteful 1 year ago 6
I don' t think they have the same strength when they play live... actually, I think it's kinda boring
dahfshx 1 year ago
@dahfshx Well go fuck yourelf so...
beakon1234 1 year ago
@dahfshx It's certainly a different kind of performance
silvertehrandom 11 months ago
@dahfshx it's because this is live on a television show. not the same energy at all. go see them live in concert. best band iv ever seen live. flawless. and iv seen radiohead, smashing pumpkins, oasis, and green day (all AMAZING bands live, better than album) and the strokes are easily #1. love these boys.
rottenlove420 11 months ago
nick looks like geddy lee
theyearofourlordig88 1 year ago
Jules Holland is a great show but this was a shit crowd. no appreciation at the end. i would scream my lungs out if i saw the strokes
AusGuerin 1 year ago 2
Fucking AWESOME !!!
3000KJH 1 year ago
I wanna bang...JULIAN CASABLANCAS.
meggzyyy 1 year ago 2
anyone else notice the guy with huge hands 2:12
MyLiz101 1 year ago 4
@MyLiz101 no......
003001135 1 year ago 2
@MyLiz101 ahahah, yes, they're hilarious! :D
imposiblenata 1 year ago
@MyLiz101 That's the lead singer of the Flaming Lips.
ericmsandoval 11 months ago
2:32 Flaming Lips!
Smess96 1 year ago 2
Fab is unbelievably sexy
Soshiee 1 year ago 2
this song is so fuckin addictive...
watertoesband 1 year ago 4
I would GLADLY play bass for the Strokes.
chugdish98 1 year ago
somebody get this band a bassist who doesn't look like he hates what he's doing.
SevenSharpNine 1 year ago
@SevenSharpNine No other bassist in the world would fit The Strokes as well as Nikolai.
CastroDies94 1 year ago
@SevenSharpNine part of the whole 'look' of The Strokes is that because none of them give a shit.
StefKaiBockmann 1 year ago
@elbowonfire, amen...
lm061415 1 year ago
Nikolai doesn't look like he wants to be there :P ..
becbec91 1 year ago 6
@nick4man3, i dig first impression man...but it's not their top record. IMO anyways..
MikeyFace21 1 year ago
Immaculate.
stevus111 1 year ago
I liked raging-stare Julian better than awkward-dancing Julian.
Fuck anyone that hates on First Impressions of Earth. Fucking top record, boys.
nick4man3 1 year ago 2
The Strokes are the reason for the decrease in suicide rate.
elbowonfire 1 year ago 26
@elbowonfire
Yes.
You have no idea lol
nick4man3 1 year ago
1:26... "I'm having so much fun!"
manutdistrash 1 year ago 269
@manutdistrash lol :D
santis20 1 year ago
@manutdistrash probably high
BarryProvolone 11 months ago
@manutdistrash That's his everyday 'Grr, I hate being the bassist for a band' face
oggo94 10 months ago
you mean i am so stoned
orion3210 10 months ago
@manutdistrash quit disin nickolai...hes my fav :D
patsyohulaghan 10 months ago
@manutdistrash That's how bassists are supposed to look.
rpsmith014 10 months ago 3
@manutdistrash Nikolai Rules!!!!
MerinoArias 9 months ago 5
i went gay go Julian Casablancas.
lalaxp 1 year ago
The Strokes = best band of the decade!
Thumbs up if you're agree :)
LerayAndCo 1 year ago 514
@LerayAndCo i disagree. BEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!!!
isaiahscottt 11 months ago
@LerayAndCo Arcade Fire is great too
MrFrancescomarini86 11 months ago
then you havent heard MUSE
kevin2120224 11 months ago
@kevin2120224 oh stop it, muse are so bombastic and full of it..pfff songs are student meditations on science fiction, thats all they are
carlo88moe 10 months ago