fIREHOSE Walking the Cow

[Stonedog1746]

LOVE THE BAND THE SONG THE VIDEO LIKE IT BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL

[halfjapanesenirvana]

So beautiful. Great version!

[Akidcalledgrim]

I usually hate DJ covers...

This is really good though, really done their own thing with this one.

[MicahBuzan]

one of the best songs iv ever heard

[masterchief614]

not really diggin this version..

[0nesandzer0s]

sorry...this version is bone dry and dismal

[bicklesby1]

@0nesandzer0s not

[armshouse80]

Great video! Thanks for posting. George Hurley has the best hair do!!

[BobbyHoffstrom]

I like this version, doesn't have as much emotion as the original version but you really cant do wrong with such a nice tune.

[mattat85]

Are you kidding me? This video is hilarious! Lighten up.

[olflatop]

What a literal translation of the lyric. They obviously didn't put any thought into it. It's supposed to be about a guy who is lost and confused for whatever reason. Possibly lovelorn. He somehow finds the idea of walking a cow analogous to his situation. How the two things are related, I have no idea, it's just artistic license. Terrible video for a great song.

[funkatram]

@olflatop you couldn't be more wrong about the meaning of this song: "what did they think i meant by the cow? why'd i say walking the cow? what did i think? i thought it was walking the cow, walking responsibility, the weight... the weight, yeah, the weight of the world! the weight of the sins of the world!" -daniel johnston, to gibby haynes. now go confront whoever told you the load of shit you just helped spread.

[olflatop]

Just my interpretation. There is no right or wrong, including that of the author. I just found the video to be too literal for my taste, that's all. It's just a song. Nothing to get your panties in a bunch over.

[funkatram]

@olflatop you said "it's supposed to be... *gives shitty interpretation* " you can't say "it's supposed to be" and then turn around and say it's just your interpretation. you also said "it's just artistic license" implying that it was the author's interpretation.

[olflatop]

Sure I can. It's freedom of speech. And yes, I was implying the author's interpretation. He does have one. I simply stated what I thought it was. I have to admit I'm fascinated at how someone can get so worked up over a random comment from an anonymous person on the internet. And over a song you didn't even write, to boot. Either way though, you know what they say about opinions. There are no right or wrong ones. Chillax, bro.

[SkUmDiCtAtOr]

how stupid of a video this song is not actuallyabout walking a cow

[wedgeii2]

Do you even know what the song's about?

[SkUmDiCtAtOr]

@wedgeii2 yes its about life ive heard daniel johnston explain the song to gibby hanes n this doesn not represent anything daniel johnston was about this video looks like some conformist country boy who nos what choures he has to do, the video was supposed to be about a depressed acid freak with mania who thinks living life is suffering cause no one can relate to his struggle......watch daniel explain to gibby while frying on acid he wrote the song not this country bozo

[BobbyHoffstrom]

@SkUmDiCtAtOr I thought Daniel said the cow was a metaphor for the responsibilities people carry with them.

[CoughSyrp]

naww, I saw them because they headlined but fHOSE was early and had to make a 2-hr drive didn't want to get there 2 early. I guess half a year later fHOSE disbanded. At the time I didn't know who Mike Watt's was much less D. Johnston. Gibby was great tho... he got to cap the shotgun. (BHS) used too much distortion but it was fun, and STP had nothing all from the 1st record.

I don't know why the author commented between my last post isn't there describing the Johnston interpretation briefly.

[mradamcooley]

truely weird cover

[CoughSyrp]

Awesome! Much more simple than my kaleidoscopic mind could have contrived! Thx

[CoughSyrp]

I wish I'd seen fIREHOSE in '93 with but I arrived in time to see STP who came on stage second before Butthole Surfers. FTL

[CoughSyrp]

I know this feeling very well.  After working real hard to get to somewhere you wanted to be you find yourself in a situation much bigger and encompassing than you ever imagined only to find it is the process that is flawed.

The process mustn't be repeated so you terminate it until the memory is what remains. Memories have a chance at dieing much more easier than fortresses. Fortified ideas can prevent you from growing.

[wwgt]

Watt.. Ed ..D Boone ..Hurley

and in this case

Daniel Johnston..

thanks guys for all of the memorable music

and god bless all of you

[Ncharlestun]

We love Ed, George, and Mike forever.

[snapperco]

beautiful

[HighTensionWire]

mike watt still plays all the time. He is another little known musical legend. he usualy plays shows for 5$ around san pedro

[epackfan]

Saw Firehose at Shank Hall in Milwaukee! Awesome show! They are great!

[Stringprodigy]

One of my favourite mellow songs of all time. Thanks for posting!

[Sandbag209]

sounds like pere ubu

[THX1138hxc]

i love this song. and this album.

my dad once drank with fIREHOSE after a show in Great Falls, Montana many years ago.

he missed d. boon :/

[deondevens]

the image of the kid with a gun gives me uneasiness. don't see the connection with the original dj song. probably only my restrained appreciation of american myths.

[EFK76]

best. band. ever!

[DasKapital]

what year is this from?

[twili67]

1991

[GoChokeOn1]

this is one of the better covers of this song, and the video is brilliant

[mcssr5]

Is this serious?

[beelzabubba]

no, it is not serious in any way. except for the cow....

[poolpig]

Attention Mike Watt had his and the Stooges gear stolen in Canada a few weeks back keep your eyes peeled

[GlueyPorch]

Cool cover. Mike Watt's voice is underrated.

[su79nioj]

CLOSE THE FUCKING GATE!

GRRRRR!

[bluebettle]

No point in closing the gate after the cow's all left!

[wwgt]

at the time had no Idea who Daniel Johnston was

and loved this song,,

and now DJ ,. what legend .....got to see him @ Rudyard's in Houston...

too cool

[ennui16]

great song...check out Pearl Jam's rendition fo this one (live) on youtube...

[corridorsofpower]

Wow! I finally get to see this video they filmed at First Avenue bar during one of their many visits. Cool that they could just kick back with a mellow tune and let all us fans enjoy the moment. Didn't know it was a cover.

[RabidChild83]

Not sure if such a wonderful song, to begin with, could have been rearranged any more magnificently. The video is just icing. Mike Watt, your genius. Firehose is loved. Keep on keepin on.

[tahoemattdodge]

if anyone is complaining about 'hose disturbing the legacy of d. jonston, listen to his yip/jump music and really tell me that he does it better than yo la or 'hose. this firehose version is a great interpretation which realizes the lyrical and musical potential of the madness of mr. daniel jonston. L8

[myricap]

Also....

As for xfear? Eh, whatever! This version demonstrates Johnston's songwriting abilities by showing it can be adapted to other genre's, and legitimizes the fact that his lyrics are infact poetry that represents things...too bad he didn't (doesn't) have the wherewithal to do it himself, and thanks to bands like fIREHOSE and Yo La Tango (Speedy Motorcycle) for trying to give him some attention and respect.

[THX1138hxc]

hahah... most definately. This is an amazing song. I've obtained all of my dad's old watt and other punk cd's... and fIREHOSE is great. Flyin' the Flannel is probably my favorite cd. xfearbefore must be deaf or must have no musical appreciation. This is a beautiful song.

and this video is very good.

Thanks for providing it.

[myricap]

No problem! I'm glad you like it!

[MrBattleship]

good on ya mate! fIREHOSE were superb. I once bought watt a beer in Glasgow (Scotland) and sat an had a yap with him. Genuine man. Fly the flannel

[pistwhiteboy]

@THX1138hxc Hell yes! Your dad must have great taste. Mike Watt is great I never got to see them as its before my time but I hear he is touring in a band called the secondmen.

THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD.

[EFK76]

@THX1138hxc that's awesome! second generation Watt fan! keep it in the family...

[myricap]

Many consider Watt the best living Bass player. He redefined the instrument in music, leading music rather than simply being rhythm section. In fact, Blood Sugar Sex Magic by the Chili Peppers is dedicated to Watt. Check out the line up on his solo album Ball Hog or Tug Boat, which about the role of the bass player in a band. It's all good stuff.

[corridorsofpower]

Alls I know is that I was there that night that they filmed it at First Avenue Nightclub in Mpls and they said they were filming for the video...so here I am gusseying it up for the camera. Sheesh they didn't show any crowd shots after all but they sure did get a good repose guffa slow mo perfect of Watt. WOW!

[jfpettijohn1979]

They respected Daniel Johnston enough to cover his song. You should respect that. fIREHOSE is one of the best bands ever. Mike Watt (singing this particular song) is also the best bass player I've ever heard.

[THX1138hxc]

AMEN

[xfearbefore]

That was by far the worst fucking thing I've ever heard in my life. I know nothing of fIREHOSE, but this is so god damn terrible. This is not how the song is supposed to be played in any shape or form, turning it into a country twangy song is just fucking stupid. Daniel Johnston would piss on this if he was sane.

[qqqsimmons]

learn about mike watt dumbass

[magog1138]

Heh. If he was sane. You say that almost like an after-thought. :P

[fartsnfire]

Daniel Johnston would most likely piss and shit and shit on YOU regardless for saying that. do you not understand music?! just because you play someone else's songs does NOT mean you have to play it the exact same way. music is freedom of speech; speaking of which, if you are really that offended by this go trim your pussy lips because your box looks like a sideways roast beef sandwich only less edible.

[spicyMcHAGGIS9green]

@xfearbefore No. Daniel Johnston would piss on you.

[Aksen]

The frog says... hi, how are you?

[swaneman]

This was my friend's wedding song.

[myricap]

That's sweet!

[ckad79]

It's awful because I think the song has more meaning than walking a damn cow and to just film somebody walking a cow is ridiculous, lazy, and uncreative. Nothing against Firehorse as a band - who I don't know much about.

[myricap]

Both the song and the video are about more than they appear. If you know anything about Mike Watt, then you know that there is a lot more to it than that. fIREHOSE's version is simple and refined as well as reflective.

Watch the kid in the video, look at the dynamic between the kid and the farmer and the cow itself. The whole thing is a metaphor, as is the song itself.

[holygalaga]

this is the dumbest shit ever typed up on the internet. go back to using a pen and paper.

[fartsnfire]

i wish nothing but bodily harm and sickness on your family. i guess they should have put some explosions and at least spent 100,000 on effects. shut up and go jerk off to...shit i don't even know. what do expect from a 4 min. video? maybe you should see a doctor for your a.d.d.

[thebigfoist]

While I have nothing against your mother personally, I would still advocate her being kicked in the gut, during the first, second or third trimester of her pregnancy with you, ckad79

[RyanDuhkha]

That was a disgrace to daniel johnston. That had to be the worst rendition of that song that I have ever heard, and the worst video to go with it.

[Ionewolf]

i concurr

[myricap]

Which versions do you like Ryan and Lone?

[Ionewolf]

Pearl Jam version is the best next to the original. Thats only my opinion mind you.

[holygalaga]

shut up, snob.

[asch]

my fave song done by fIREHOSE - still have no idea what it's about even after seeing this video.

[i8yrchild]

Johnston used the phrase "walking the cow" to describe carrying around a heavy burden, or responsibility. In his case, it was keeping his love for a friend a secret.

[jealousagain38]

Great rendition.

[jbearden]

watt giving props to daniel johnston. one of my favorite songs in the world.

[akki109]

verry relaxed song,

[antwart666]

fuck yeah!!!! firehose.....saw them a good 20 times back in the day.......got stoned with them at cal arts in 87......mike watt locked my friend in a staircase! yes!!!!!!!!