Compare this scene of Tony and Christopher to a similar scene in the motel back when Phil was threatening to kill Chris. In the earlier scene, there is genuine trust, affection and warmth. Here, everything is cold, robotic and suspicious. It's clear their relationship is headed for disaster.
This is some kind of remix. The original version, although sounds almost identical, doesn't have the same amount of snare drums in it. The poster of this video cut off the credits meanwhile the song keeps playing. And right before the "Chase Films" logo at the very end, there's like 4 snare drum sequences in a row that aren't in the original. The original only has 2 very short ones. Would love to know what remix or B-Side this version was..
@businka19 This is the same version of Evidently Chickentown by John Cooper Clarke & Wild Billy Barrett that I'd heard in the '80s, so you must have heard a different version, possibly live. Maybe you're thinking of "Health Fanatic" from Urgh: A Music War?
This scene is inspirational for the any underdog anywhere, it simply means he has had enough of being bullied and is going to stand up for himself, could not stand Phil in the series, but this scene is probably my favourite in TV history...
In hind sight , with the strategy and man power that Phil had , He should of won this War. Whether you like it or not Tony was a terrible Boss. He always let his emotions run him., rather than be smartly decisive.. e.g. I mean fuck he killed Ralph over a fucking horse? But not the fact that Ralph killed a 19yo single mom in the partking lot of the Bing? I mean his views and perceptions was truly warped. Phil, he is about uomini d'onore thing > men of honor.
@GamerOldSkool I kinda agree with what you said about Phil, I mean he ran New York which could of easily crushed New Jersey but Tony a bad boss? he took some very risky decisions he even whacked half his best guys because they were too hot-headed for his crew but even after all that he was still loved by everyone around him, he was a stand up guy
If you listen when Tony was strangling Ralphie, it was sort of implied that he was talking about both the stripper and the horse. The horse was just the last straw for him, but you can tell that the thing with the stripper stayed with him the whole time. I think Tony's real downfall was nepotism. He spent too much effort protecting Tony B and Chris, even when they were becoming liabilities.
I have a friend who's studying psychology and her assignment for one of the semester was to do a research on characters of The Sopranos. She was complaining about being obligated to watch the whole 6 seasons.
This might be the best ending I have ever seen in TV. It draws the viewer to the realization that war is going to begin without ever mentioning it specifically. The pics of the past bosses, self loathing for inaction, and the song itself, tie together in a seamless manner. Incredible work.
chris is one of the best characters, his death was much needed but it also was a heartbreak for the fact we seen him come a long way even seen him pop his cherry(he committed the first murder of series).. his death was only needed becuz he continued to hurt tony he also fucked up too much and recieved too many chances back in the old days he would've died for being a junky alone...
As much as Butch respected Phil, he sold him out as soon as the war with the Sopranos started going south and affecting business. Like Nicky says in 'Casino,' "the dollars . . . always the f*ckin' dollars . . .".
I thought this scene was the precursor for Chris to finally betray Tony, probably to the Feds or maybe to Phil.
I disagree about Tony killing Chris cuz of the drugs. At the end of first part of the sixth season. He wanted to kill Chris for sleeping with that Jewish girl. Like Tony said to his doctor, "Christmas isn't over yet"
the sopraons always seems to find songs which in a strange way fits the scene --- just poetry in motion -- gives u goosebumps.. greate artistic achievement
Just seen this episode for the first time. Fully agree with you. Phil's dialogue, the expressions on Chris & Tony's faces, the music. Could not have been any better.
Really need to watch Sopranos, I missed the boat. Love John Cooper Clark. Is this song really on the soundtrack, if so that's really fucking cool. Great music, goes so well with this scene.
Yes it is! The whole scene got so many feelings and together with this version of Evidently Chickentown, cinematography, acting and directing it make one of the best episode endings of all time!
Fun that you liked it as well and yeah, you should really watch The Sopranos! ;)
@Lrrrrrrrr Agree 100%. I just watched the Soprans beginning to end last couple months. This scene really gave me goosebumps with the music playing in the background.
Watch out, there's alternate versions out there that have shitty music replacing the original good stuff. Anything that sounds generic, you'll know what I'm talking about. Luckily, you can tell what you got in the first episode. If "I Wonder Why" by "Dion And The Belmonts" isn't playing, then you got fucked.
my weakness. sometimes I think it's my DNA.
mklcst 1 month ago
you can't go wrong with Frank Vincent...no wonder Scorsese loves him
hugodrax71 1 month ago 3
Compare this scene of Tony and Christopher to a similar scene in the motel back when Phil was threatening to kill Chris. In the earlier scene, there is genuine trust, affection and warmth. Here, everything is cold, robotic and suspicious. It's clear their relationship is headed for disaster.
jksonny 3 months ago 2
Very epic' and impressively made. Kudos
KochisarliHD6 3 months ago
This is some kind of remix. The original version, although sounds almost identical, doesn't have the same amount of snare drums in it. The poster of this video cut off the credits meanwhile the song keeps playing. And right before the "Chase Films" logo at the very end, there's like 4 snare drum sequences in a row that aren't in the original. The original only has 2 very short ones. Would love to know what remix or B-Side this version was..
d0ngs 4 months ago
Just Finished Watching on A&E =)
MAXIMHOT100 5 months ago
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THIS SCENE IS POWERFUL. DONT LET IT PASS YOU. AWESOME!!
manip415 5 months ago
one of best television scenes ever
stanconsidine 6 months ago
Which version of Chickentown is it? Cause John Cooper Clarke - Evidently Chickentown has no music on it only recital so...
businka19 6 months ago
@businka19 Sorry I don't know :/
Lrrrrrrrr 6 months ago
@businka19 This is the same version of Evidently Chickentown by John Cooper Clarke & Wild Billy Barrett that I'd heard in the '80s, so you must have heard a different version, possibly live. Maybe you're thinking of "Health Fanatic" from Urgh: A Music War?
GeeWizzers1 6 months ago
@businka19 this is the version on his 1980 album snap, crackle and bop. the band is called the invisible girls i think.
MegaHughsie 4 months ago
@MegaHughsie That's indeed the one! U're the man!
businka19 4 months ago
@businka19
Visuals Evidently Chickentown
miloskovacvic14 3 months ago
@businka19
title: Evidently Chickentown
author: John Cooper Clarke
album: Snap, Crackle & Bop
track: 1/13
mklcst 1 month ago
This scene sets the tone for the rest of the series. "No more Butchie. No more ah dis."
brfswigcham 6 months ago
This scene sets the tone for the rest of the series.
brfswigcham 6 months ago
This scene is inspirational for the any underdog anywhere, it simply means he has had enough of being bullied and is going to stand up for himself, could not stand Phil in the series, but this scene is probably my favourite in TV history...
GodShine 7 months ago
In hind sight , with the strategy and man power that Phil had , He should of won this War. Whether you like it or not Tony was a terrible Boss. He always let his emotions run him., rather than be smartly decisive.. e.g. I mean fuck he killed Ralph over a fucking horse? But not the fact that Ralph killed a 19yo single mom in the partking lot of the Bing? I mean his views and perceptions was truly warped. Phil, he is about uomini d'onore thing > men of honor.
GamerOldSkool 7 months ago 3
@GamerOldSkool I kinda agree with what you said about Phil, I mean he ran New York which could of easily crushed New Jersey but Tony a bad boss? he took some very risky decisions he even whacked half his best guys because they were too hot-headed for his crew but even after all that he was still loved by everyone around him, he was a stand up guy
Bobbyhamster 7 months ago
@GamerOldSkool
If you listen when Tony was strangling Ralphie, it was sort of implied that he was talking about both the stripper and the horse. The horse was just the last straw for him, but you can tell that the thing with the stripper stayed with him the whole time. I think Tony's real downfall was nepotism. He spent too much effort protecting Tony B and Chris, even when they were becoming liabilities.
osamabad 6 months ago
@osamabad I 100% whole heartedly agree with you about his nepotism, great post indeed.
GamerOldSkool 6 months ago
No more, Butchie. No more'a this.
T800System 8 months ago
Best show ever and this is one of the reasons why.
siouzsie 8 months ago
Tony Soprano survived and you didn't bitch.
OrionKnights 8 months ago
@OrionKnights No he didn't.
xJONROBSONx 7 months ago
Leotardo (instead of Leonardo) that's my fuckin' legacy!
mklcst 9 months ago
I have a friend who's studying psychology and her assignment for one of the semester was to do a research on characters of The Sopranos. She was complaining about being obligated to watch the whole 6 seasons.
Hoyo17 9 months ago
This is the scene where Phil L. declares war on the Soprano. simply explained :))
BloodRid3r 9 months ago
Fucking classic. Leotardo is ice cold
BRANDSTATION 10 months ago
Tony covered Christophers nose when they hugged. A sign of things to come?
bitterclinger100 10 months ago
This scene blows my mind. best set up for a mob war, ever.
unluckymonkeyboy 11 months ago
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it's not the same version of the songthe disc don't buy it
MohawkRacetrack 11 months ago
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MohawkRacetrack 11 months ago
1:48 Sambuca... Cheers!!!!
jhonnysoprano72 11 months ago
This reminds me of the baptism scene in the Godfather. All the hypocrites on the altar.
hineni53 1 year ago
Oh shit Chris is startin to get white hair. Didin't know he was that old.
100killerbee 1 year ago
Great scene. What does it mean to be a man? It's what the show is all about. Kinda connects with the title "Walk like a man".
DaniFazeres 1 year ago
thats an erie ending, he knows hes going down
alextpaterson 1 year ago
without doubt my fave ending
freakycfc09 1 year ago
This might be the best ending I have ever seen in TV. It draws the viewer to the realization that war is going to begin without ever mentioning it specifically. The pics of the past bosses, self loathing for inaction, and the song itself, tie together in a seamless manner. Incredible work.
nightvisionmonocular 1 year ago 25
serious fuckin chooon
baguhmeister 1 year ago
serious fuckin chooon
baguhmeister 1 year ago
I completely agree, this is by far my favourite ending to an episode, the song fits perfectly.
vanblobblob 1 year ago
definitely the best ending for me..
jinarusha 1 year ago
from 1:37 on.....EPIC!
MIKESOWELL 1 year ago
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MultiBmwFan 1 year ago
The boss is born.
papagorgio23 1 year ago
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE NAME TO THIS SONG?
eloseohmartinez 1 year ago
@eloseohmartinez
John Cooper Clarke - Evidently Chickentown
MultiBmwFan 1 year ago
chris is one of the best characters, his death was much needed but it also was a heartbreak for the fact we seen him come a long way even seen him pop his cherry(he committed the first murder of series).. his death was only needed becuz he continued to hurt tony he also fucked up too much and recieved too many chances back in the old days he would've died for being a junky alone...
datkush11 1 year ago 2
no more butchie...no more
pichoniizimo 1 year ago
what does he mean no more of this? does he want out?
cesarwall214 1 year ago
@cesarwall214 He means he wont get pushed around nor take any more crap. And that decision is the beginning of a war
Lrrrrrrrr 1 year ago 22
@cesarwall214 it pretty much means he is done with new jersey and hes gonna start a war with them
RuNiTzSpAnKy 1 year ago
@cesarwall214 no you fuck, he means 'no more compromising' aka blood will flow
isitsafe79 1 year ago
@cesarwall214 - It means a lot of people are going to get killed irregardless of any strategic relevance.
Shrawty 1 year ago
I think this was Phil's best scene. It's the eyes and the body language that does it.
photojohne 1 year ago 2
As much as Butch respected Phil, he sold him out as soon as the war with the Sopranos started going south and affecting business. Like Nicky says in 'Casino,' "the dollars . . . always the f*ckin' dollars . . .".
I thought this scene was the precursor for Chris to finally betray Tony, probably to the Feds or maybe to Phil.
jksonny 1 year ago
I disagree about Tony killing Chris cuz of the drugs. At the end of first part of the sixth season. He wanted to kill Chris for sleeping with that Jewish girl. Like Tony said to his doctor, "Christmas isn't over yet"
chgojack1 1 year ago
Genius fuckin ending
sackattack82 1 year ago
the sopraons always seems to find songs which in a strange way fits the scene --- just poetry in motion -- gives u goosebumps.. greate artistic achievement
alilondonmet 1 year ago
Butchy is kind of baddass too. He doesn't do a lot in the series but he has the swagger
mbarry19 1 year ago
Way to cut the song off.
MrFlipWilson 1 year ago
amazing ending. great fuckin song.
sackattack82 2 years ago
Yes Tony did kill Chris he was pissed for being s lisbility taking drugs he would of been flipped by the FBI
robertomlm 2 years ago
Best end credits song ever.
So menacing and even better the second time around when you realise the greater significance of Tony and Chrissy's embrace.
fdantheman 2 years ago
READY 2 UNLEASH HELL...
EarthquakeMachine 2 years ago
10/10
EarthquakeMachine 2 years ago
phil gets all gangsta at 0:36
RMena64 2 years ago
Just seen this episode for the first time. Fully agree with you. Phil's dialogue, the expressions on Chris & Tony's faces, the music. Could not have been any better.
alexkrycek21 2 years ago
Best ever. Amazing. So many layers. The top layer is just plain badass. My weakness...sometimes I think it's in my DNA...
onlythequestion 2 years ago 2
This is rather a beginning than an ending
Lrrrrrrrr 2 years ago 17
Really need to watch Sopranos, I missed the boat. Love John Cooper Clark. Is this song really on the soundtrack, if so that's really fucking cool. Great music, goes so well with this scene.
FakePlasticJames 2 years ago
@FakePlasticJames
Yes it is! The whole scene got so many feelings and together with this version of Evidently Chickentown, cinematography, acting and directing it make one of the best episode endings of all time!
Fun that you liked it as well and yeah, you should really watch The Sopranos! ;)
Lrrrrrrrr 2 years ago 5
@Lrrrrrrrr Agree 100%. I just watched the Soprans beginning to end last couple months. This scene really gave me goosebumps with the music playing in the background.
xSayHiToTheBadGuyx 8 months ago
@FakePlasticJames
Watch out, there's alternate versions out there that have shitty music replacing the original good stuff. Anything that sounds generic, you'll know what I'm talking about. Luckily, you can tell what you got in the first episode. If "I Wonder Why" by "Dion And The Belmonts" isn't playing, then you got fucked.
crumblingimages 7 months ago
@crumblingimages
In the scene where he's chasing the guy through the office park in Chris' Lexus
crumblingimages 7 months ago