The Residents - Elvis Presley's Teddy Bear

[maltdisney007]

And that's why I don't do drugs.

[garfileld22]

okay, this is scaring me! :(

I'm going to have nightmares for life

[SharksInTheGenePool]

Best cover song of all time. :)



[designermite]

Screeming Jay Hawkins meets Pee Wee Herman's Playhouse...lol

[holyhackjackson8]

True artists.

[MarquisEstelle]

They may indeed be the most interesting band of this era....but not for musical reasons, just plain weirdness, oddballness. Even at this the sparse renditions of these songs are extremely crude and almost non-musical, which is itself interesting. But let's face it, there is no musicianship here, just textured compositions in the service of an interpretive vocal. I don't get it, I don't know if anyone can get this music, not even them.

[theo9952]

@MarquisEstelle

I find the music of residents very interesting and unique... even when they don't have vocal parts...

There is a different kind of musicality... even i dare say ...virtuosity in the way they play, it's not just the theatric act and their shows... 'though i must admit that i have not missed a single one of their performances in Greece since 1990 when they came to Athens for the first time to do this show.. UNFORGETABLE experience !

[DangTheWang12]

@TheSnowbeauty5

there is a reason it reminds you of Primus. Les Claypool imitates these guys constantly. that song , Skinny, thats a residents song man...

[TheSnowsbeauty5]

GOOD ole' talent!...yet new,exciting and entertaining...reminds me of Primus:) love Primus:)

[Squeege85]

This is totally awesome.

[poughkeepsiejohn1]

I remember this episode. It was, I think, the last television appearance of Conway Twitty.

[VJFranzK]

Amazingly eccentric Tom Waits-esque take the classic. ;-)

Did Michelob actually sponsor this?

[sickpoola]

who or what is The Residents? :))

[vaf88]

im laughing is that right?

[Mullah571]

this musik is showing how my brains works

[Wormdei]

Elvis goes Death Industrial.

[SwankyPete]

The energy of this piece is what metal is trying, and failing, to be. Creepy ass druids.

[MarquisEstelle]

Got to go on record here that Homer Flynn, the "spokesman" for the group, is actually the guy behind the project. The voice of this guy talking is very similar to Homer Flynn in interviews. The 4th resident is someone else to keep up the enigma.

[MarquisEstelle]

Yes truly, musical reinterpretation. It's horrid, it's hideous, it's just weird, but it is a legitimate musical statement. Anyone can see that they've put effort into this, but the key to the residents is the layers of the underlying music combined with the visual presentation.

[asita887]

Amazing :-)

[BazookaChipmunk]

I think Elvis forgot how to do it...

[milkygear]

i wish homer flynn was my grandad

[UndeadRomp]

The Residents SUCK

[MrYomura]

@UndeadRomp you poor ignorant

[n66178]

excellent

[E6Medieverksted]

this rock

[MrChameleon2010]

these new bands suck

[BigKelvPark]

@MrChameleon2010 New Band? This was filmed around 20 years ago.

[CodyRicheson]

They're about as creepy as they are funny. Definitely my favorite band of all time.

[totopatter]

they actually came to Montreal a week ago, I missed it!! ARGGG

[feralmusic]

i saw them perform this from the 2nd row in nyc when they were touring "the history of american music in 3 EZ pieces". -- best concert i've ever been to.

[totopatter]

do they still perform?

[synestheticmusic]

theyre playing the matt groening-curated atp

[LarryLawyerGorman]

yep

[vaf88]

wtf, this is funny

[mikroHAUSstudio]

Oiga! Oiga! :p

[juarjuarsillo]

soo dark

amazing

[Pr0jectWeird1605]

For those whom don't know, The Residents, before they were the rez, was an Elvis cover band.

The more you know....

[seanthesheep666]

Better than Elvis' version

[theo9952]

have you noticed what the dancers in the backround are doing towards the end of the song ? I think they're tearing elvis to shreds !

[bobdwilliams]

And when it comes around you never know!

Fantastic...

WWED (What would elvis do)

[snowypetrel]

If a Residents tribute band started up what?

[DarkMedievalTimes1]

they would have to suck!! no one would be able to cover any of their songs haha

[totopatter]

they ROCK

[icemongoose]

i agree. you can't imitate the residents.

[rdnzl7878]

the rise and fall of Elvis... great Residents album! my favorite is Viva Las Vegas

[Pr0jectWeird1605]

Because The Residents gives you a song, and a show.

Because The Residents are by far, the most interesting band of this era.

And, because those puppets are creepy looking....Thats why, this is good

[BdAdtkSS13]

they are truly america's most eccentric band

[mistersleeepy]

because it's really creepy. it's even better when you have sentimental feelings for these weirdos!

[PerfektVeelo]

The Residents, in this particular instance, have taken something initially presented as being a sweet country swing and turned it into something that sounds frighteningly obsessive, violent, and brooding. That's how I feel. But I think what you're trying to do is postulate that you think it's generally unpleasant and do not understand why others might enjoy it. You, who plays jazz guitar. Thank you for commiserating.

[theo9952]

i think the dancers are ripping elvis to  shreds. cool.

[nevesaj]

SAW IT LIVE ON STAGE IN THE 80'S

AMAZING

[sendhimtodetroit]

Pee-Wees Playhouse...in hell

[scmm42]

Interestingly, The Residents actually did  the music for several episodes of Pee Wee's Playhouse.

[lesterclaypool1]

I was just going to ask if this Residents was that Residents.  Thanks.

[MorbidBliss22]

That makes so much sense now. I grew up with Pee Wee's Playhouse as a kid...and when I first heard The Residents I always thought had this bizarre familiarity.

Creepy!!! But awesome.

[theetcetera07]

@scmm42, no effing way, that is too cool for words.

[silentx9]

those puppets r wierd

[Zaffy7]

fantastic!

[gromitube]

Esto ensucia las mentes de los niños..!!!...........

desde Argentina, un gran saludo a todos los enfermos fans de The Residents

[rurbert]

THAT'S INSANE!!!!!!!!!!

[looshkin66]

that is soooooo homer

[plopnod]

what a lot of people don't realize is that ,former heavyweight boxing champ larry holmes is actully the guy singing.not flynn.kinda crazy is'nt it.and don't forget SHORT SHEETS MAKE THE BED LOOK LONGER

[theo9952]

HOMER FLYNN  RULES !

[theo9952]

...ripping apart Elvis...not very kind...

and yet, VERY ENJOYABLE !

[theo9952]

this was the weirdest show i've seen. i always enjoy their shows and always go and see them every time they come to Greece but the cube e show was the one that impressed me the most.

[Dremple]

Not many things can cause an Acid Flashback...The Residents do it EveRY tIMe :)

[28pies]

what are you talking about the residents haven't even came back from their acid flash lol

[JesustheLizard]

Elvis was a piece of shit. At least psychedelics make you think weird shit, and twist your brain into knots. Opium just makes you think that your fat nasty ass is amazing. heroin is responsible for more shitty music than cocaine even, at least cokeheads have the energy to see their shitty ideas to the end. Just think disco, there is so much effort put into that stuff

[steltch]

your not suggesting that our health is more important that entertainment are you?

[ep784]

A much younger Bunny Boy

[CodyRicheson]

Not as complex as Zappa was but way weirder. There's hardly any music as strange as the Residents, save for some of John Zorn or Captain Beefheart's work.

[CCDProductions]

freaky

[jandeksmith]

distubing yet beautifull .love the pink floyd synthesizers.

[chemicalglee]

Is this based on a true story?

[scmm42]

>> Is this based on a true story?

Of course. Don't you know this story? It's one of the most famous in America.

[Thomas2488]

they're talking about Elvis! haha look him up....

[sydbarrett5]

Wasn't this when Beetlejuice was in the band?

[06pittor]

grandiosi the Residents !!! molto più seri di certi gruppi metallari che vorrebbero essere inquietanti e sacrileghi quando invece fanno solo ridere ...

[mousetrapreplica91]

Certo che fa un po' strano sentir definire i Residents seri.

[nbragg86]

The Residents are insane/genius.

[pivdenne]

Mon groupe favori:genial!

[N3ppyZ]

Can´t wait for November, seeing them live. :o

[uncleboheeka]

I'm not sure how much I like the residents' music, but i feel like I would be missing out on an incredible experience if I get the chance to see them and I don't take it.

[Makozug]

oh god why didnt they just OD on the acid they sold to those grade school kids?

[cdadave83814]

This is Evil.

[HallmarkSweptWinger]

Yeah!!! I was at the Residents` Elvis show in the late 80`s! I watched over 1000 gigs from several bands all the years, but this evening is one of my alltime topten memory ever!!! It was an unbelievable live power!!! One of the most genius tours from the Residents for me! Still love `em! Thanks for this video!!!

[camilelcoyne]

Me too- I saw their show- this show- in downtown LA and it blew me away completely!

[uhj4]

anything really experimental and freaky? here you are- ZHEIMEER, available on youtube!

check it out!

[madnessmoe]

Is that Homer Flynn ?

[Andy3650]

This video has made me ask God why would someone do something like this. Its also made me feel creeped out but also sick.....

So it did what it was suppose to do! which is more than I can say for a lot of lube tube vids LOL

Thanx for th upload it was perfect

[11spike7]

I've always loved how these guys can mix the hilarious with the creepy.

Check out the "Gingerbread Man" video.

[MightyAlz]

...naaaaaaahhhhhhh...

[thomasali]

Oh God WHY????

[scmm42]

Why not?

[cosgr00ve]

Priceless!

[ElmuchachoFeo]

they dont make music they make art... duh!

[ospididious]

I love the residents. They don't make music, so much as they make ART. But its still music and I still love it.

[Rensra]

The visuals in this is some of their best live in my opinion...

[phillyphil690]

What in the Jiminey McFuck is a goin oan here??  They are such a cool, strange, strange band.

[icantfindanamethis]

shit this creepy

love it

[blackturtleus]

Awesome! Just plain awesome!

[scmm42]

Well, don't watch them.

[MyChemicalTomatoe]

lol

[cunningstuntsofpower]

This is a song about PB n J....

[miquiztli777]

que a toda madre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sxxexxlxxf]

weeeird

i want what theyre on

[sauerkraut07]

you'll love this band ... if you're going to know who those are ;-)

[tikiman75]

I love Tom Waits...I understand Zappa and Captain Beefheart...but this is shit...

[scmm42]

I love (ne, worship) Frank Zappa... I understand Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits, but I love the Residents. Check out "Demons Dance Alone" and you'll see what I mean.

[MightyAlz]

Wow, you "understand" Zappa and Beefheart - WTF?

[ahagestedt]

If an alien culture had its own Broadway tradition....this would be it. God these guys are still cool after all these years. Got introduced to them in the 70's, w/ third Reich n roll.

[jfkhoe]

I wonder if Elvis would approve... any ways I usually don't like remakes of Elvis songs but I guess this one is ok...

[theledzeppguy]

A song about S&M!

[AlbertMondback]

Really? I thought it were about B&D!

[theledzeppguy]

"Jailhouse Rock" is about homo-sexuality.

[ospididious]

Motley Crew did the best cover of that song...

[ospididious]

I don't remember them covering teddy bear, but I know for a fact that they did cover Jail House Rock.

[osaidhail]

awesome, reminds me of when i saw them in chicago years ago on this tour!!

[theledzeppguy]

The Residents continue to amaze.

The begenning of the video is absolutely haunting.

[c0al]

Absolutely the corniest thing on the face of the earth, a mockery of avant garde.

I love it :<

[bhartzer1]

Interesting video, thanks for sharing. I had to watch this several times!

[blissfully10]

000000000000000000000000000000­00k

[Steveco]

If only Presley had worked with The Residents...

[DerVin166]

Great album!

[misstoffu]

Vivan los residentes!!!!!!

[MightyAlz]

Dig that...

[NetzaDelgado]

KING EYE

[bearsattack]

freak E