After I listen to a Beat Happening song, I always think "Why was that written? It just happened for no reason, I could have been listening to an AC unit turn on and off". That's how I feel about Calvin Johnson: Why does he exist? There's no point. 30 years of pointless, aspergoid noise. It's not good or bad, it's just a waste of resources. This song is great.
Lol @ all who are bashing Calvin. The man has motives for his odd spontaneous lyrics and his songwriting is always simple but wonderful (and maybe because it is so simple sometimes). Goddamnit, the man formed an "indie-funk" band...how's that for doing something from way out in left field. Not to mention running K Records, Dub Narcotic Studios, founding Beat Happening, formerly being the best DJ on KAOS in Olympia, jesus the list goes on...
wow this is awesome i come home and youtubes up on my computer with this song i cant believe my brother found it ive been looking for this song!!!! i love life this made my day
Indeed. Built to spill does a few songs with Calvin in them, it's awesome. I don't even think too many people hear him in the background of some of their songs :)
lmao at:
do a little dance with the carving knife
wipe up the floor with my Civil rights
Pull me apart make me pay
Innie, outie whatever you say
slavves 3 weeks ago
My parents raised me on the Halo benders, Built to Spill, and Beat happening. I'm such a lucky kid. Man I love my parents taste in music.
EvanTheCocanut 2 months ago 4
Calvin johnson is great
jamastahhh92 4 months ago
Fuck I love this song.
scrubtubs 4 months ago
amazing.
jerry hsu is the shit too
MrJayra210 5 months ago
no images but great music . Thanks Calvin & Doug
quintinebio 5 months ago
My god.
He found a rhyme for "orange". 4:06
This man is my hero.
skivit 6 months ago 2
One of my favorites in a long list of faves...Both voices are amazing, espcially in tandem...I just love Calvin and his poetic musings...
motherorchid 7 months ago
After I listen to a Beat Happening song, I always think "Why was that written? It just happened for no reason, I could have been listening to an AC unit turn on and off". That's how I feel about Calvin Johnson: Why does he exist? There's no point. 30 years of pointless, aspergoid noise. It's not good or bad, it's just a waste of resources. This song is great.
omggarybuseyRULES 7 months ago
GUESS HSU!
elwoop 8 months ago 5
@elwoop Thats how I know this song too haha. Maple skate videos.
Kevindro 6 months ago
god damn this song is amazing.
donttouchmybikini 9 months ago
youre SAVAGE,
youre SAVAGE!
your SAVAGE CABBAGE LEAF!
tlsar 10 months ago
Lol @ all who are bashing Calvin. The man has motives for his odd spontaneous lyrics and his songwriting is always simple but wonderful (and maybe because it is so simple sometimes). Goddamnit, the man formed an "indie-funk" band...how's that for doing something from way out in left field. Not to mention running K Records, Dub Narcotic Studios, founding Beat Happening, formerly being the best DJ on KAOS in Olympia, jesus the list goes on...
victimedelamode1 10 months ago
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man :-( that guys voice is just so dumb, its like Doug has teemed up with a handicaped gentleman to make a charity records :-(
horsex5 11 months ago
@horsex5 you're such a douche bag
donttouchmybikini 9 months ago
wow this is awesome i come home and youtubes up on my computer with this song i cant believe my brother found it ive been looking for this song!!!! i love life this made my day
ravergurl420 11 months ago
My favorite cover ever!
bigduck74 1 year ago
@bigduck74 it sounds nothing like the smiths song. who is it a cover of?
benusherr 10 months ago
i have some great live songs from 2010 capitol theater show. check it oot.
happyhalberstam 1 year ago
one of the best fucking intros i have ever heard.
brolle420 1 year ago 4
Doug Marsh sonofagun
blindsaintnick 1 year ago
The album cover is very Saul Bass
TheNEWfilmfanatic99 1 year ago
This song will always remind me of Jerry Hsu writhing in pain at the beginning of his part on Black Cat
Icecreamconerainbow 1 year ago 3
@Icecreamconerainbow hell yeah great video him and the tilt mode army are awesome!!!!!!!!!
ravergurl420 11 months ago
Maple Black Cat video, Jerry Hsu's part.... sick...
deanerspace1231 1 year ago
@deanerspace1231 strait up man i would have never known about this song such an awesome part
mitchskates420 10 months ago
Love The Halo Benders!
catguyauble 1 year ago
Rub your tummy at the county fair.
Finger1skater 1 year ago
innie, outie, I dont care. :D
Radioluck 1 year ago
how can possible 4 people does not like this song?
grooowlyae 1 year ago
cool
TheFate23 1 year ago
and for j. and nights in our basement apartment in our pjs...
candaceirene 1 year ago
calvin johnson is a fucking midas
benusherr 1 year ago
Yeah, thanks for posting! This is a good song, really. I love Beat Happening and Built to Spill too.
Emilyexists 1 year ago
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the built to spill one is better cuz it dues not have that retarded fool with the deep voice singing.
but still nice
TheFuckyoumrT 1 year ago
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Psyk0s1s 1 year ago
can someone please post album versions of Canned Oxygen and On a tip? thx
justinatvin 1 year ago
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i love doug but fuckin' hate calvin
TaterTed 1 year ago
whats wrong with calvin?
RatBastardMan 1 year ago
post more please!!!!!!
Yrteop 1 year ago
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bluemarsss 1 year ago
INNIE OUTIE I DON'T CARE!
maryloumaddy 1 year ago 5
Ha, Calvins lyrics are nuts
ernestotorres1977 1 year ago
okay im gunna cover this !!!!!!!!
Baparacha 2 years ago
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lukehickey4 2 years ago
Calvin Johnson's part is what makes it so fucking perfect. This is damn good music to listen to.
Buddyismyking 2 years ago 4
I really like the Built to Spill version
it kind of makes more sense too...
less talk of bellybuttons....
poprockmonster 2 years ago
Why is everybody hating on calvin?
His lyrics are so silly and so unabashedly sweet.
The halo benders are fucking genius.....
looshkin66 2 years ago 24
@looshkin66 because the songs would sound better without his voice
unholychunk 10 months ago
@looshkin66
Indeed. Built to spill does a few songs with Calvin in them, it's awesome. I don't even think too many people hear him in the background of some of their songs :)
Assaultpredator 9 months ago
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doug is so much better then calvin.
Jack1685 2 years ago
So odd...I'm irritated by Calvin Johnson's part, but know you absolutely could not remove it from this song and keep it awesome.
protectedinternal 2 years ago
ever heard the version on built to spill's live album
Jacobomo 2 years ago
this is easy listening
bleemerpoop 2 years ago 2
Two great indie rock pioneers. Incredible song, incredible talent
Beefwellington5 2 years ago 6
probably one of my favorite bands of all time
magneticsoldier69696 2 years ago 2
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looshkin66 2 years ago
it IS my favorite band of all time!
looshkin66 2 years ago
shit
hww0103 2 years ago
upload more so they can be put on their myspace.. =)
cab143d 2 years ago 2
Hey I guess Doug is good no matter what band he's in. Glad I gave his other bands besides Built to Spill a chance.
ThatMothersdayman 2 years ago 4
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looshkin66 2 years ago
One of my favorite all time songs. Thanks for posting it
ryaneldr 3 years ago 13
thanks for post. very nice song
mariogaribaldi 3 years ago
clavins the man lol
Kickbutts1 3 years ago 4
thank you for posting this <3
pinkpixiemeat 3 years ago 8
no problem :)
MuzotAi 2 years ago
such a great song
trabez 3 years ago
Wow I really dig this!
Loveapug00 3 years ago 4
Have to admit, I prefer the built to spill version off of their live album.
exist12345 3 years ago
disregard that i suck cocks
listening to it a few more times its really grown on me
exist12345 3 years ago 2
I honestly didn't care for it the first time I heard it too.
crazygrusem 2 years ago
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Live album version is better imo. I kinda get tired of CJ in THB version.
sealionnn 2 years ago
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great song, but it's not a video, isn't that the point of youtube?
TheHoiland 3 years ago
i found it nice to share with the rest... becouse there was no "clean version" of Reel Around the Fountain.
besides , there is no official video clip
MuzotAi 3 years ago 9
its anyway a quick way to listen to a band and decide if buy or download any release... bye!
milkcult 3 years ago
This is my favorite song of all time!
It makes me proud to be from Olympia.
ericdrebin 3 years ago
One of the greatest songs of the 90's!!!!
tecanta77 3 years ago
first to view, nice upload Muz
manueldros 3 years ago