i cant believe all the comments complaining about the singing and the song being "out of tune" and "annoying". you hipsters don't realize they made it sound that way on purpose?!? lmao
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@wally0o0o0o0 That's the point. This was a hit back when punk was expanding. She was a sort of teeny punk, teasing, and way ahead, knowing that she can manipulate males. That's the point. I thought it was great, and funny in a tongue in cheek way. Jail bait siren, that is a kind of art. Maybe the message was that guys ought to have a little more dignity.
In was in the studio audience for this broadcast. It wasn't shown on tv at the time and was one of their unreleased shows. In those days there were no repeats of these kind of shows. Good to see the recording survived. 29th April 1982. Can't remember the other bands on the show but they were one of my favourite bands at the time and loved Christmas Rapping so was a real surprise to actually see them live but dissappointing to not see them broadcast. Sorry to hear the lead singer died young.
First saw this on American Bandstand in the early 80's. Must have been a Saturday afternoon, right? Anyway-I loved it! Grabbed my hotter than hell 16 year-old girlfriend and yelled-check this out! She hated my transition from old school Stones and Zep to the B-52's, Violent Femmes,etc. Anyway, did her so hard on my mom's couch afterward that it wasn't long before she was a new wave fan too. Saw her for the first time in almost 30 years not long ago. Wish it was that day all over again! RIP Patty
Neuregel-well that's just a silly & dismissive comment. To think that this woman can hold a rhytmatic cadence for rap is silly. Think rapping is easy without sounding like an ass, try it sometime.
i said it because it's true! when she passed away i was sad! i met her back in the late80's, she invited me to her table for a beer & i really like her! she seemed to like me too! now who is foolish...YOU!
I would not even let her sing into my mike ohhh nasty looking ho bag.You have to be desperate to bend that scank over.Plus she can not fucking sing worth a damn in fact the whole band is terrible also....lol
this band should not have been a one hit wonder, they had a lot of songs that were way better than this, fuck anyone who judges them by this song alone
hahaha. i was at the drive-ins and my friends aaron and sam skipped through the isles while people where watching the movie singing this song with there arms locked. hhahaha. it was hilarious.
If you look into the band's history, you'll find out that this is actually a song laughing at girls who say this kind of thing. They were way ahead of their time, very 'electro'/'indie' scene they had. Beautiful, sweet songs on the rest of the album, Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?
It just seems so whiny and pathetic in hindsight. So far given up to bullying that the only answer left is "I'll bully back with whatever gives me power".
One would hope we could grow out of the necessity for anyone to sing this.
It's also another demonstration that if you do nearly anything over a dance beat, you will likely get away with it. Have something to say? Put a beat behind it - you don't have to make sense, or have a voice, or be expressive, or anything, really, except not dead.
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oh my gosh this is horrible, i don't know much about the 80's music but this is seriously bad off tune non-committed music the only thing that is decent is the band. i really hope they didn't make much money off this
Oh come on....i can guarantee 90% of you commenting on this song weren't even old enough in the 80's to appreciate the music. Yes we had a great time because the drinking age was only 18!!
i was about 7 & i still loved it. i was in chicago when house music was being created. it was 1 of the best decades in music (and the worst in fashion)
Cool! an intelligent response! yes looking back at some of the pictures of myself during that time frame I have to agree. the fashion trends weren't the best but we sure thought we looked good. LOL!
stonewashed sassoon or gloria vanderbilt jeans. neon izods. penny loafers with white socks. double breasted shirts. women wore polka dotted dresses with HUGE belts. leg warmers. moon boots. the mullet. the jheri curl (i'm black but i never had 1; my hair always has been wave). benneton, coca cola & body glove tshirts. vision skate wear. 21 jump street, dangling earrings for men. SHOULDER PADS to look david bowie glam. miami vice sportcoats with pushed up sleeves. loafers with no socks. UGH!!
OMG!! Shoulder pads eeks!Don't forget zena jeans,neon hair,mohawks,spiked hair(punk),big hair,&of course the grunge look. I started out w/ a longer version of the Joan Jett haircut then got a curly perm would pile on mousse,air dried then finger combed it to make as big as possible then pile on hairspray so it wouldn't move.Scary!! People may say the 80's was the worst fashion era but look at the's 60's&70's! No one ever comments on what they wore!Ugh! Big flowered dresses, polyester suits, yuck
yes jett's mullet was EPIC. i dunno, in retrospect, the '70s were kinda cool. there's times when i wish a had a quintessential, '70s-man, hairy chest just so i could wear a fat medallion. plus i'm almost 6'6" & relatively thin, i look ridiculous in bell bottoms. i wish i didn't. don't forget about z cararicchi jeans & polos with the collars lfipped up. coca cola shirts & spandex shorts. also very regrettable
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Jesus!!! If this doesnt prove the 80's was just one big fucking hang over then I dont know what the hell to say to you or anybody who likes this shit...
I can't believe people are ragging on Patty Donahue, one of the greatest New Wave singers. Her "unpolished" quality is precisely what was so fantastic about her. She didn't invent it, but she puled it off masterfully--which is part of the reason why so many of today's indie rock and pop bands try to emulate that sound.
...What I really wanted to say is that I think this live version is much better than the album version, both because of Donahue's performance but also Mars Williams's sax work.
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Dearest truebman100, This isn't "pop" music, as you imply, this is New Wave. It's from before your time.. so I suggest reading up on it before making any more embarrassing, uninformed comments like that.
Interesting... LOL.. Using the word "pop", I meant Commercial friendly....and lyrically weak in substance... Have you ever heard of the word metaphore Mr.Dynamite?
Why can i not find the original videos for this song and christmas rapping???? they used to be on YouTube. but not anymore. too bad. those videos really got it right. I guess some cokksukking korporation bought up all the rights etc etc etc......
The Waitresses were an experimental New Wave band in the early 1980s from Akron, Ohio. The group was led by Chris Butler, but lead vocals were performed by Patty Donahue.
They're probably best-known for this song, but they also recorded the theme song for the old T.V. show, Square Pegs (Sarah Jessica Parker was in it when she was younger); they also recorded the song Christmas Wrapping, which has been covered by a few well-known, popular musicians including Shampoo, The Donnas, & Spice Girls.
I dont like this version of the song. I absolutely adore the version with her drowsy laid back singing.. This one has a little too much attitude on some syllables.
Oh gee this song is kinda out of tunes. You couldn't image how my face looks like when first i heard she sung that verse. I only credit this band for "Christmas wrapping".
This band is a new wave band, They are meant to sing like that. Go learn about music, They are called The Waitresses because I believe It's the ironic value and also the song is popular? Sure maybe It's a little bit well known but it achieved fourty two in the UK Charts, So It's not like they are a mainstream band.
I love it when someone posts a comment on youtube, who actually knows what they're talking about and has something sensible (or funny) to say. Thanks.
You gotta be kidding. Either she's phoning it in or she can't sing. I tend to believe the latter, even though this is one of those songs that's not exactly meant to be sung as much as mooed.
GREAT live footage of one of my all-time favorite bands from the late 70's/ early 80's.
I always loved their "who cares" attitude and their witty lyrics and funky style. How many bands are around like that today? NONE. God, I miss the 80's. Anyone know if there was ever video footage from the KING BISCUIT FLOWER HOUR cd of THE WAITRESSES? The cd is cool. Thanks so much for posting this gem.
Hot bass player!
Snotra 1 week ago
What this song about?
aaliyahhathorne 2 months ago
i cant believe all the comments complaining about the singing and the song being "out of tune" and "annoying". you hipsters don't realize they made it sound that way on purpose?!? lmao
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808catluver 6 months ago
You ain't got what guys want ho
halomanic21 6 months ago
@halomanic21 She did back then ;)
kin111111111 5 months ago
eww...i dont lol
07hardcorekid 7 months ago
lol----had a friend who had this record and on his record player it would skip when she says Sucker hmmm --we would crack up everytime---lol
cherokeewarrior123 9 months ago
15 people don't know what boys like
slasherdude 9 months ago
though i love this band, in this song she sings like sh*#
smithnicky2 9 months ago
@smithnicky2 i agree, but then again, the band seem to be playing a bit quicker...
richy12377 8 months ago
I know what boys like.
jumpinjacob 9 months ago
Amazing song!!!!!!!!!!! :D
styrossss11 11 months ago
she reminds me of the girl who's in the movie 13 going on 30 - the young jenny
mayvoi 1 year ago
15 people dont know what bosy like
BlueBerryFairy1 1 year ago
She makes me want to tap it!
TheBrownside509 1 year ago
@TheBrownside509 you know ,she is dead, right...
METALSHOP666 1 year ago
what's with the head flipping? kinda annoying
wally0o0o0o0 1 year ago
@wally0o0o0o0 That's the point. This was a hit back when punk was expanding. She was a sort of teeny punk, teasing, and way ahead, knowing that she can manipulate males. That's the point. I thought it was great, and funny in a tongue in cheek way. Jail bait siren, that is a kind of art. Maybe the message was that guys ought to have a little more dignity.
deaddoc 9 months ago
In was in the studio audience for this broadcast. It wasn't shown on tv at the time and was one of their unreleased shows. In those days there were no repeats of these kind of shows. Good to see the recording survived. 29th April 1982. Can't remember the other bands on the show but they were one of my favourite bands at the time and loved Christmas Rapping so was a real surprise to actually see them live but dissappointing to not see them broadcast. Sorry to hear the lead singer died young.
firstpresence 1 year ago
First saw this on American Bandstand in the early 80's. Must have been a Saturday afternoon, right? Anyway-I loved it! Grabbed my hotter than hell 16 year-old girlfriend and yelled-check this out! She hated my transition from old school Stones and Zep to the B-52's, Violent Femmes,etc. Anyway, did her so hard on my mom's couch afterward that it wasn't long before she was a new wave fan too. Saw her for the first time in almost 30 years not long ago. Wish it was that day all over again! RIP Patty
shooplazza 1 year ago
nya nya nya nya nya.......nya nya nya nya nya love it.
TheTyaptyap 1 year ago
Perfect articulation of a womans mind.
mjd001 1 year ago
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FanOfPopCulture 1 year ago
Don't care for the "singing" but the band was jamming.
bwall002 1 year ago
she died.
deadlycamera 1 year ago
sorry, it's not k\like I knew her. I just didn't like her music.
stone412 1 year ago
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what a sugar slut....a woman who smokes is no good in bed, all you taste and experience is smoke....
what a HO ! then cigs kill you know...
kidstl 1 year ago
Patty, if you can read this, I´m a boy and,yes, you do know what boys like...boys like you...I´m a man now , but you are so cool
footworkfa12 2 years ago
Neuregel-well that's just a silly & dismissive comment. To think that this woman can hold a rhytmatic cadence for rap is silly. Think rapping is easy without sounding like an ass, try it sometime.
shubenagel 2 years ago
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Lol, at the beginning it looks like she has a bad twitch.
IRSPONGEBOB 2 years ago
I definetely do not want her
SteblKarben 2 years ago
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A bunch of washed up 80's coke whores LOL
stone412 2 years ago
@stone412
a lot of fools out there
deadlycamera 1 year ago
what was said that prompted such a "foolish" response from YOU?
stone412 1 year ago
i said it because it's true! when she passed away i was sad! i met her back in the late80's, she invited me to her table for a beer & i really like her! she seemed to like me too! now who is foolish...YOU!
deadlycamera 1 year ago
as a matter of fact she died pretty young at just 40 years old of lung cancer due to cigarettes! a plague on our society!
deadlycamera 1 year ago
Pure classic pop. She isn't supposed to sing this song you dolts!
cbotten106 2 years ago
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she can't sing-shout or do anything...total crap!
adamski177 2 years ago
Well she made it to The TOTP's. So she did something right..Plus she died a few years back, so be nice..
LBjim 2 years ago 3
Ça me manque les solos de sax dans les chansons. lol
3millie 2 years ago
She talk's. She don't sing, just talk, talk in the mic. And: Meow Meow Meow, WTF!
masteralex62 2 years ago
you say she cant sing, well lets call it rapping and move on then
neuregel 2 years ago
to slow
masteralex62 2 years ago
actually, alot of singers/bands have a few songs that are mostly talk. There isn't anything wrong with it, it's a famous song.
DarkestDesign 2 years ago
... Herbert the Pervert sings this Song in a church.(Family Guy!)
masteralex62 2 years ago 2
hahaha, i laughed my ass off when i saw that.
xGooglepuff 2 years ago
she's a guy?
Darkteen75 2 years ago
I like herbert's cover of this better
InfiniteLoveinEmajor 2 years ago 7
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I would not even let her sing into my mike ohhh nasty looking ho bag.You have to be desperate to bend that scank over.Plus she can not fucking sing worth a damn in fact the whole band is terrible also....lol
rog197236 2 years ago
Can she sing? Or does she only know how to speak into the mike?
ChesterMolested 2 years ago
She was singing way too fast!!
cammarkgross 2 years ago
this band should not have been a one hit wonder, they had a lot of songs that were way better than this, fuck anyone who judges them by this song alone
ryzamo 2 years ago 29
@ryzamo
the waitresses are my favorite band ever, i have almost all their songs
underwear90s 1 year ago
@ryzamo you're correct; they should have been a zero hit wonder. This song is a huge pile of shit !
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wtf is wrong with the twitch, has she got a spas
fukcing terrible song
samat5 2 years ago
eu fico lembrando do filme "o ultimo americano virgem". rs
theago 2 years ago
hahaha. i was at the drive-ins and my friends aaron and sam skipped through the isles while people where watching the movie singing this song with there arms locked. hhahaha. it was hilarious.
xRAWRxIMAxDINOSAURRx 2 years ago
The Waitresses were groundbreakers and all - but my god, I've heard karoake versions better than this one.
candrew14 2 years ago
Love the song, but not as great in this video then what you use to hear on the video of it.
DarkestDesign 2 years ago
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She fucking sucks!!!
Sokan1993 2 years ago
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audio01 2 years ago
totalmente de acuerdo
jeifares 2 years ago
..so cool..So COOL!...(entourage with us I wish, so funny!)...like..like..like....You!..here kittie kittie Kittie!
foxyroxstar 2 years ago
Is this now considered "Old Wave"? Anybody? Anybody? ah..nvm
Abba2six 2 years ago 2
It's in the movie Last American Virgin 1982.Which uses it to great comedic effect. Check it our here on you tube.
turnertalking 2 years ago
She was hot
prettybionic 2 years ago 3
damn right!
mongex 2 years ago
I like 80's music too but this song is soooo fucking annoying. Guys like their women to not be annoying.
ajraven52 2 years ago
i love the eighties music whoever hates this YOU SUCK!!!
jessica17189 2 years ago 2
she sucks shit at singing
mjw789234 2 years ago
The jail bate song.
thegreatactor 2 years ago 4
LOL!! I remember this song!
PelzerMEGA1 2 years ago
Haha I love this song.
kittycatlove13 2 years ago 2
i like the newer vers better
and im not sayin it cuz this is older
(i LOVE oldies music)
but this isnt the best
briannaxbananax95 2 years ago
cancer is a bitch!
r.i.p.
nefferteareya 2 years ago
herbert from famil guy made his version to this it was rofl!
banditsw11 2 years ago
hahaha definitely :D
darkphoenix229 2 years ago
um i like song but she singin to fast in this
brendanguy45 2 years ago 3
why is she twitching so much?...
A1icenw0nderland 2 years ago
it's the eighties... that's how you dance to new wave, or when you're on cocaine. :P
fag0tron 2 years ago
kinda both - we tried to dance while on cocaine lol!
Zorsha 2 years ago
i love her jacket!
UrWATuRndTHTSit 2 years ago 2
yeah, figure it's their bread and butter. Shame about the singer. Great MTV flashback. Thanks for sharing.
freebird1969 2 years ago
Loving the head twitch
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THIS SONG ROX!!!
clubpenscoot180 2 years ago
whats with the weird head twitch
Ali72937 2 years ago
Most likely Tourette's Nahn Nahn Nahn Nahn
Blownwillyscoupe 2 years ago
it's what boys like isn't it obvious?
manitou1551 2 years ago 9
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MiiZZWAT09 2 years ago
This gal died at age of 40 of lung cancer. RIP!
Aramis6849 2 years ago
thats kinda sad
scarface5463 2 years ago
Nann Nann Nann Nann Nann Yow (2:44)
What the fuck is that?
Blownwillyscoupe 2 years ago
xD
1980s shit i guess
Neezma 2 years ago
no original MTV version online ? On an official release ?
freebird1969 2 years ago 2
I tried uploading the original video, but UMG blocked my upload.
Mickeyiscool 2 years ago
I wish I had a pet kitty cat..How much does she weigh?..(plant her on our sofa)..HAI!
foxyroxstar 2 years ago
Great music.Love the bass especially.Fat juicy chords! Just how I like it.
level242 2 years ago
Jackass Theme song!!!!!
killingmaster666 2 years ago
dont forget barefoot hippies to.
joebarefoot 2 years ago
If you look into the band's history, you'll find out that this is actually a song laughing at girls who say this kind of thing. They were way ahead of their time, very 'electro'/'indie' scene they had. Beautiful, sweet songs on the rest of the album, Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?
alphabet73 2 years ago 2
"The 80's was a great decade for music.....lot of one hit wonders but it was a great time."
The last "great decade" as far as music is concerned, as far as I'm concerned.
Electrixladyland69
electrixladyland69 2 years ago 5
so sad patty died so young. so sorry girl.
r.i.p.
thanks for the music
romancitoG 2 years ago
how old was she?
DometraHabbo 2 years ago
It just seems so whiny and pathetic in hindsight. So far given up to bullying that the only answer left is "I'll bully back with whatever gives me power".
One would hope we could grow out of the necessity for anyone to sing this.
It's also another demonstration that if you do nearly anything over a dance beat, you will likely get away with it. Have something to say? Put a beat behind it - you don't have to make sense, or have a voice, or be expressive, or anything, really, except not dead.
msbfd 2 years ago
agreed.
burtonrules123 2 years ago
Don't forget the checkerboard Vann's and parachute pants! (which were out en masse at my 1983 prom, ugh)
mahabreta 2 years ago
parker posey
taskun13 2 years ago
The 80's was a great decade for music.....lot of one hit wonders but it was a great time.
1rad67 2 years ago 4
This chick died from lung cancer, young.
Michlimania 2 years ago
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oh my gosh this is horrible, i don't know much about the 80's music but this is seriously bad off tune non-committed music the only thing that is decent is the band. i really hope they didn't make much money off this
music4him17 3 years ago
Oh come on....i can guarantee 90% of you commenting on this song weren't even old enough in the 80's to appreciate the music. Yes we had a great time because the drinking age was only 18!!
red4de3 3 years ago
i was about 7 & i still loved it. i was in chicago when house music was being created. it was 1 of the best decades in music (and the worst in fashion)
upabittoolate 2 years ago 2
Cool! an intelligent response! yes looking back at some of the pictures of myself during that time frame I have to agree. the fashion trends weren't the best but we sure thought we looked good. LOL!
red4de3 2 years ago
stonewashed sassoon or gloria vanderbilt jeans. neon izods. penny loafers with white socks. double breasted shirts. women wore polka dotted dresses with HUGE belts. leg warmers. moon boots. the mullet. the jheri curl (i'm black but i never had 1; my hair always has been wave). benneton, coca cola & body glove tshirts. vision skate wear. 21 jump street, dangling earrings for men. SHOULDER PADS to look david bowie glam. miami vice sportcoats with pushed up sleeves. loafers with no socks. UGH!!
upabittoolate 2 years ago 2
OMG!! Shoulder pads eeks!Don't forget zena jeans,neon hair,mohawks,spiked hair(punk),big hair,&of course the grunge look. I started out w/ a longer version of the Joan Jett haircut then got a curly perm would pile on mousse,air dried then finger combed it to make as big as possible then pile on hairspray so it wouldn't move.Scary!! People may say the 80's was the worst fashion era but look at the's 60's&70's! No one ever comments on what they wore!Ugh! Big flowered dresses, polyester suits, yuck
red4de3 2 years ago
yes jett's mullet was EPIC. i dunno, in retrospect, the '70s were kinda cool. there's times when i wish a had a quintessential, '70s-man, hairy chest just so i could wear a fat medallion. plus i'm almost 6'6" & relatively thin, i look ridiculous in bell bottoms. i wish i didn't. don't forget about z cararicchi jeans & polos with the collars lfipped up. coca cola shirts & spandex shorts. also very regrettable
upabittoolate 2 years ago
R.I.P. Patti Donahue- Lung Cancer "1996"
vanitystarr1 3 years ago
this song is so old but its still cool
evolvesofstupid 3 years ago
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Jesus!!! If this doesnt prove the 80's was just one big fucking hang over then I dont know what the hell to say to you or anybody who likes this shit...
krishotsaucemiller 3 years ago
this reminds me of strippers.... and bikini girl from american idol lol
SHAPmovies 3 years ago
haha the bikini girl shes just like omg i dont even no what to say bout her
purplegirly1994 3 years ago 2
I do... she hot lol =D
SHAPmovies 3 years ago
can you at least make an attempt to make your comments - whether critical or not -of a standard that will make people think you're not a moron?
trippinflags 3 years ago 3
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intelligent comment on YouTube? hahahaha
netgemiplayer 3 years ago
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Where's the fucking original MTV video???
This SUCKS DOG DICKS!!!!
Michlimania 3 years ago
This song is so great. I hate all the covers of it :/
The whole point of the song is that really laid back kind of ironic sound.
Modern pop-culture makes me sad.
katieisblue 3 years ago 3
I agree!!
MicKeii 3 years ago
the best part of this song is the sax and the short skirt i guess thats what she meant by knowing what boys like nya nya nya nya nya
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this kind of sucks
fallenskater0126 3 years ago
Nya nya nya nya nya~
Zeanu 3 years ago
Shampoo's version pisses all over this
macdaddie79 3 years ago
Lmao Family Guy!!!
QnzkiddGrimeyy 3 years ago
LMAO i love this song
My frienn has an awesome dance for this!!
Memoires
LadyC43 3 years ago
Thanks! :)
peebeebaynut 3 years ago
Ummm..... She knows what boys want!? O_o
phillipstaggnyt 3 years ago
I can't believe people are ragging on Patty Donahue, one of the greatest New Wave singers. Her "unpolished" quality is precisely what was so fantastic about her. She didn't invent it, but she puled it off masterfully--which is part of the reason why so many of today's indie rock and pop bands try to emulate that sound.
...What I really wanted to say is that I think this live version is much better than the album version, both because of Donahue's performance but also Mars Williams's sax work.
adjameson 3 years ago 7
Herb the Perv does this better!!!! ahahahahaah!!!
cbmuzik 3 years ago
LMAO
Blownwillyscoupe 3 years ago
Agree!
QRhuggies 2 years ago
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what the heck? who in the world told her that she could sign i mean she cant sing, she cant dance and "nianianiania" cmon!
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nancatjaw 3 years ago
LOL HERBERT THE PERVERT!
PaperbackWriterrr 3 years ago
He did the best version of this song.
QRhuggies 2 years ago
The song is okay..but she just doesn't have any performance skills....no charisma whatsoever..As a "pop" singer, that's a must!
truebman100 3 years ago
Dearest truebman100, This isn't "pop" music, as you imply, this is New Wave. It's from before your time.. so I suggest reading up on it before making any more embarrassing, uninformed comments like that.
chachadynamite 3 years ago
Interesting... LOL.. Using the word "pop", I meant Commercial friendly....and lyrically weak in substance... Have you ever heard of the word metaphore Mr.Dynamite?
truebman100 3 years ago
I sure do true-b, sorry if I misunderstood you, I just get tired of people ragging on eighties music, by the way it's Miss Dynamite
chachadynamite 2 years ago
I understand miss...pleasure to meet u lol
truebman100 2 years ago
But I think her voice compliments the style of music perfectly!
eltonator 3 years ago 2
Why can i not find the original videos for this song and christmas rapping???? they used to be on YouTube. but not anymore. too bad. those videos really got it right. I guess some cokksukking korporation bought up all the rights etc etc etc......
KURTHUNT 3 years ago
akron=devo and waitresses
dannycaddy1 3 years ago
And the Pretenders (Chrissy Hynde anyway)
A10thunderbolt 3 years ago
Where's the original song? I can't find it here?
AngiePhoenix85 3 years ago
Some jackass removed the original video.
Michlimania 3 years ago
Thanks, man. I hope someone posts it back really soon. I love that song.
AngiePhoenix85 3 years ago 2
The Waitresses were an experimental New Wave band in the early 1980s from Akron, Ohio. The group was led by Chris Butler, but lead vocals were performed by Patty Donahue.
They're probably best-known for this song, but they also recorded the theme song for the old T.V. show, Square Pegs (Sarah Jessica Parker was in it when she was younger); they also recorded the song Christmas Wrapping, which has been covered by a few well-known, popular musicians including Shampoo, The Donnas, & Spice Girls.
EyeSellAvon 3 years ago 2
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What fucking crap shit i cant even call it a song.
Blownwillyscoupe 3 years ago
LMAO
cpToxicgirl101 3 years ago
cuz boys dont like you, isnt it? :O
wakalozo 3 years ago
I dont like this version of the song. I absolutely adore the version with her drowsy laid back singing.. This one has a little too much attitude on some syllables.
firekittyavatar 3 years ago
I like it because it's LIVE!
dicksatan 2 years ago 2
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What the fuck is this supposed to be? It doesnt sound like anything ANYHOW!
Muskateering 3 years ago
oops! It was Mark Price that died, sorry Chris!
nicademus666 3 years ago
Okay folks, have a little respect. In the day, these guys were hot. Chris Butler just died, so, R.I.P. Chris.
nicademus666 3 years ago
Oh gee this song is kinda out of tunes. You couldn't image how my face looks like when first i heard she sung that verse. I only credit this band for "Christmas wrapping".
SwornReaper 3 years ago
They're also out of tune on that song too.
kentrel2 3 years ago
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boys like me! wtf that was a dumb song
mentallice89 3 years ago
This band is a new wave band, They are meant to sing like that. Go learn about music, They are called The Waitresses because I believe It's the ironic value and also the song is popular? Sure maybe It's a little bit well known but it achieved fourty two in the UK Charts, So It's not like they are a mainstream band.
Tomoten 3 years ago 11
I love it when someone posts a comment on youtube, who actually knows what they're talking about and has something sensible (or funny) to say. Thanks.
tazzy27581 3 years ago 7
FYI the lead singer is dead. She died in 1996.
burpsrus 3 years ago
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I recall this song being very popular but I find that hard to believe. The lead singer wasn't that good. The sax player was good though.
screamingdean5 3 years ago
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Most popular stuff really sucks.
stringed48 3 years ago
Why are they called The Waitresses if it's mostly guys?
Badgerthegreat 3 years ago
You gotta be kidding. Either she's phoning it in or she can't sing. I tend to believe the latter, even though this is one of those songs that's not exactly meant to be sung as much as mooed.
opentrunks 3 years ago
she couldnt sing. what you would call a "lyricist".. catchy tune though
angus4463 3 years ago
Patty was a pretty good performer and seemed to be in the mood in that show. The band wasn't bad either.
ManilaSyndicate 3 years ago 3
I love this song and I know what boys like too.
Breeslave 3 years ago
This was on The L Word :D
DealingWithFeelings 3 years ago
GREAT live footage of one of my all-time favorite bands from the late 70's/ early 80's.
I always loved their "who cares" attitude and their witty lyrics and funky style. How many bands are around like that today? NONE. God, I miss the 80's. Anyone know if there was ever video footage from the KING BISCUIT FLOWER HOUR cd of THE WAITRESSES? The cd is cool. Thanks so much for posting this gem.
flexxmi 3 years ago 2