The Lemonheads - It's A Shame About Ray (Video)

[mikeknight4u]

Crap. I didn't even know Johnny Depp was in this video. Is he supposed to be "Ray?" What's wrong with Ray, anyway?

[BronzeComedy]

Oh Evan...

[mcveigh2k]

my frienda band always used to open with thiss one and for years i nver knew who it was by

[prozacpeople]

One of the greatest band ever!

[SugarFrost16]

Benny and Joon brought me here.

[samcapo]

I saw Johnny Depp selling Lemonheads T-shirts while they performed at the UW in '92. I did not know he was featured in this vid. Hmmm..

[BudzMcgr33n]

One of the best songs in the last 25 years.

[jpstirling]

hey guys, i recorded two lemonheads covers in a small studio in dunblane scotland a few years ago- No fancy stuff just a guitar and a voice- visit my channel and have a listen- I still spread the good word of the lemonheads at each and every gig i play :-)

[brightphoebus]

I was just going to say, Ray looks a lot like Johnny Depp! What hapened to Ray anyway?

[TheMichaelseymour]

@brightphoebus he and his narcissistic ways ...wnet on to play childrens games- such as a pirate and playing with oompa loompas and was paid obscene amounts of money .

Whilst children die of malnutrition - in , i dunno, baltimore , let alone africa ...captain america here and the rest of his overpaid mates run around , acting badly ....and getting paid a shitload to do so ..sorry , i dunno what came over me then ..anyway , thats what happened to "ray' ..oh ! you mean the real ray? sorry.

[brightphoebus]

@TheMichaelseymour Lol! I wonder if Mr Depp is lurking around here somewhere, and could point out the philanthropic things he's done... I don't actually know myself... though I do know he showed up in an elementary school in England not long ago, dressed as Cap'n Jack, in answer to a little girl's letter.... I suspect he's done good things for those less fortunate...

Not to massage Evan's ego too much, but I think Evan's the looker in this one! ; )

[TheMichaelseymour]

@brightphoebus ah ! ..maybe he is ...its so easy to be cynical ..bigger targets than this bloke i suppose ...just pissed me off -for what ? i dunno ...so thank you for answering in a civil fashion ...anyway , evan dando ...terrific talent - what else can you say ...depp even adopted some oompa loompa pygmys in africa ..between him and jolie and maddona - they have 24 !! ...dont be suprised though if its not for humanitarian reasons and "depp chocolates" open soon! shit ! there i go again SORRY

[brightphoebus]

@TheMichaelseymour Lol! : )

[TheMichaelseymour]

@brightphoebus i WILL stop now ..thanks for being a great player- sorry ,we dont have any chocolates ..but thanks for playing.

[nimmy95]

I am really not here for Johnny. It's all about Evan

[copyrightJ]

@pelicanmouse I'll take your word for it if its important to you, I just thought that was alternative rock miscellanea. I was genuinely surprised to find out this was actually you responding to a comment by me though haha.

[thebratpack444]

is it possible that there s another video to this song? cos I think when I was a kid they played another video...

[DJDNDK]

I'm her for Johnny actually but the song's pretty good too... :)

[copyrightJ]

This dude's affair with courtney love may have played a part in Cobain's suicide, but regardless a great tune. 

[pelicanmouse]

@copyrightJ Please understand I NEVER HAD ANY SEXUAL CONTACT WITH COURTNEY WHILE KURT WAS ALIVE ... SHE MADE THAT UP TO MESS WITH KURT (WHILE HOLE WAS OUT WITH US AND NIRVANA WAS ON TOUR IN EUROPE)

[curtman2k]

@pelicanmouse Ha ha, pull your pelicanbriefs up and endorse Ron Paul, one of the few honest men left in D.C. Oh, and stop tooting your own horn.

I'll see you in Indianapolis.

[Mizaun74]

A real shame. And I am here for the LEMONHEADS!!! NOT JONNY!!

[timeout1958]

I grew up with Ray but in my lifetime his name was something else. Miss you "Ray"!

[LittleMissMarsh38101]

is it wrong that i fancy the pants off a 48 year old :s

Johnny <3

[YorkTheDuchess]

THE LEMONHEADS play live at The Duchess, York - Thursday 19th April 2012. Tickets on sale now

[richievegas01]

Saw Evan Dando and pals play all of It's a Shame About Ray live on Weds. Fucking breathtaking. God bless you sir.

[hungry4JohnnyD]

johnny is hot.. I'm dead! bye :P

[JaStvarno]

great song.

[jimanjulou]

Going to see the Lemonheads on Sunday 4 Dec 2011 at the Cluny in Newcastle UK. Soooooooo excited. IASAR is an amazing album :)

[fscota3]

thumbs up if you hate ads.

[JasonBhoy7]

My Vitroil brought me here

[jjames17407]

memories, memories! my fav lemonheads tune! played it alot as a club dj in the 80's. never knew there was a video......

[theefincham]

@jjames17407 This came out in 1992

[mediattackrecords]

An overdub is like using an isolation booth. Same thing.

[mediattackrecords]

I liked this album.

[amigafines]

found this song thanks to rei shimura :D

[samsvader]

They're still playing? I saw them live aprox. 15 years ago and at that time it seemed they were pretty much done already. Although it was still a pretty cool show. They were high as hell offcourse, but nevertheless...

[2WheelEscapeArtist]

They're playing tonight in Vancouver and I'm dogsitting and can't pawn the little fucker off anywhere. Never saw them in the early years, and always loved this album. Apparantly they're doing the whole album as recorded tonight. But I'm not angry! Can someone please post some footage if ya got it. Thanks.

[thegetupkid69]

I get to see them play this on Sunday! So stoked!

[ceroeck]

is ray a jack sparrow by any chance?

[owenu1]

Bout timexxxxSoph

[jayporks]

Seeing them tonight at Bowery Ballroom-hear they've been wetting the bed everywhere this tour.. me and my camera are there

[jabbacruz]

is that johhny depp?

[ajuliano]

@jabbacruz It is. Angelina Jolie was also in one their videos: "It's About Time."

[berryville08]

I'M WATCHING THE LEMONHEADS TONIGHT! WOOOO HOOOOO!

[bradleypark1]

Man,I miss those days....I was in high school then...didn't know those would be the best days of my life...Don't take it for granted kids :D

[muskulatur]

@bradleypark1

Same here, best years of my life!

[MrReymoclif714]

My NAME is RAYMOND so I must confess a certain one-sided love affair with this song! But what makes It that much more interesting is the great sound of the refrain! It's a Shame About Ray! Har Har Har!!!

[SquareZ3ro]

I oddly relate to the lyrics. My name is Ray, Johnny Depp is playing me in the video hahaha

[ronsworld250]

Dave Ryan, where have you gone???

[Kanai75]

it's a shame about my fiancee Shawna rae.

[MrEdrolls]

its a shame people dont know this song..

[KwnSmith]

aw Johnny <3

[13SadieG]

Farkin LOVE Johnny. Thumbs up if you're here cuz of him.

[anyamjerrylee]

@13SadieG fuck you

[13SadieG]

@anyamjerrylee Thank you. :)

[TheRombo4]

@13SadieG fuck off this is about evan not fag johnny

[13SadieG]

@TheRombo4 Different opinions bro. Chill.

[jasonopc6]

Hey Evan if thats ray in the video i would nt worry about him he s worth a fuckin fortune

[colonelgeddywooten]

going to see them in october. cant wait

[selinakyle]

What the hell, Johnny Depp.

[musicforchewfaygs]

@selinakyle ?

[selinakyle]

@musicforchewfaygs I just realized that was Johnny Depp in the video. How did I miss that?

[musicforchewfaygs]

@selinakyle oh. yeah. funny, when i was a kid i loved this video but had no clue who johnny depp was.

it still makes sense tho. depp has great taste in music and, thanks to the viper room, is/was friends with lots of people in the music industry. he was in a band called P with gibby haynes back in the early 90s, if that says anything about his musical interests.

[crosbygleegreyson]

i really like this song, cool video too :)

thanks to Ingrid Michaelson for sending me here

[sandwich451]

tired of radio mainstream if i had a radio station i would put all kinds of alternative on: dinosaur jr, lemonheads, etc.......

[poolboyinla]

Just discovered this group now.

[FuckingStanz]

Recording date & location

14 Mar 2008

Hey retards, the song is from 1992.

[Hypact1v3]

@FuckingStanz Don't no why it says that.... It's on almost all Vevo videos.

[jahbless2017]

pipedown, panda x

[pessimystica]

oh my, i've seen this video a zillion times & i had no idea Johnny Depp was in it.... *hides in corner*... maybe cuz i usually had to get my acoustic guitar out & play along to it ;-)

[LariBommie]

johnny depp is all mine <3

[awinxa]

@LariBommie sorry,he's Vanessa's

[Bansheeeyes78]

One of the best songs from 1992. I miss these kinds of bands, and I miss those days.

[johnniejay]

I've never been too good with names, but I remember faces.....

[eloscisoorhands]

Johnny depp is hot <3

[feltnerk]

We need another music revolution like the 90s. So many great bands from then, to many crappy bands today.

[XxXDeadToLoveXxX]

Evan Dando is GORGEOUS!!! :)

[OliSykesBMTH86]

i love johnny depp <3

[Mizaun74]

Yes its Depp

[FridgeMice]

The songs amazinG! BUT IS THAT JOHNNY DEPP?

[awinxa]

what is this about?

[mrbill224]

fuck off mr jackson



[KornStar52]

He was so hot..

[stvikander]

Only 44,000. very weak for such a good song. Not their best but a good song none the less.

[shalalablup]

Thumbs up if Johnny brought you here! Thank you, Johnny! More music for me!

[Northernrebel666]

Who was Ray?

[thiizzkidddd]

@Northernrebel666 the fishie that was arrested for murder. R.I.P. STEVE IRWIN...

[mattaki]

one of the best pop albums!

[21JumpStreetKid]

@shinzgirl Lol, yep! He's so hot! =)

[awinxa]

anyone who knows where i can get the chords?

[21JumpStreetKid]

I love Johnny Depp's hair in this! <3

[mamalamahawaii]

OMG! Forgot all about these guys. Takes me back!

[Teenager2thecore]

I CANNOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG!!

Lemonheads, why do you have to be so friggen awesome?

[jbudd]

@Teenager2thecore I feel you this song fits, a sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy,happy,sad,pleased, pleasant,pissed,jealous, overall just any DAY!

[Strawberry7Lynn]

Can anyone give me the line-up of the band for this recording (and the bass-player seen on the clip)? Is that the same drummer who later joined Fuzzy?

[mrfiggins]

@Strawberry7Lynn I think Juliana Hatfield was playing bass at the time...at least she was when I saw them on this tour. Besides for Dando I don't know the others tho.

[smartandclean]

omg i remember having a crush on him when i was like 12 and now he still does it for me. evan dando hottest boy ever

[hannahgabi]

@smartandclean nic dalton is the bassist

[universetechnique]

Remember I was here.Thai

[Adam1Lopez]

yea, Juliana played on this whole album

[AnnaLovesJohnnyDepp]

Great song....And Johnny....<3 <3 <3

[selinakyle]

Is that Juliana Hatfield on bass guitar? (Not in the video, I heard she played bass on this song)

[AggromanLives]

@selinakyle

Not sure if she laid down the bass line, but she's definitely singing backup there. Looking for the liner notes now to see how she's credited...

[Adam1Lopez]

@selinakyle yup, she played on this whole album

[TheAmericanMirror]

He was an undercover cop

for troubled highschool kids who didn't know the way to stop.

He was a passing fad for teens

but little did we know just what we saw and what it means.

All the roles he would play...

a bad director, a book collector who found the Devil's way,

a drugged out writer from LA.

All the roles he would play...

[MrBuc128]

I recently learned to play this song on guitar.This is an example of a very melodic song that uses only a few guitar chords but is really well written. The rythm is simple but extremly effective. The lyrics are personal and meaningful. This is pure music.The 90's had many songs like this.Acoustic guitar,electric guitar bass and drums. I like to hear instruments played by musicians not electronic beats by a computer

[hextarski]

@MrBuc128

Please tell me how you learned to play this song. I would like to know how. Thanks.

[MrBuc128]

@hextarski I Just went to google and typed in guitar tabs for this song. The chords are. A E D Then A E G D. In the begining A for one measure E for one Then D for 2. Then A E G D Each for one measure.The rythm is down down up up down for each measure. The little riff break is pretty easy to.At least one of the sites you get from google should have the tabs the riff use the low E string the A string and the D string Good luck If you know basic chords its pretty easy

[hannahgabi]

@MrBuc128 first song i ever learned. maaany maaany years ago

[peterzang]

@MrBuc128 agreed!

[xhellabentx]

@MrBuc128 its very good to be different and i am with ya on the whole computer artist thing not that some dont know what they are doing but people need to understand music in all its forms dont limit yourself to any one way as with anything in life lemonheads have always had a special place in my heart and always will i fell in love with my wife of almost 20 years listening to lemonheads

[pessimystica]

@MrBuc128

ironically, i picked up an acoustic guitar right as this song was still popular. I got a tab book to this whole album & it was perfect for my level at the time. This was also 1 of a handful of the 1st cds i ever owned right as cd players started taking over tape decks!! I wish bands got back to the basics like this too... there're still some guitar oriented bands, but it's mostly distorted, fast, & lyrics don't mean anything.

[theMasterChiefRules]

@MrBuc128 electric BASS guitar, not guitar bass, sheesh...that's like saying guitar acoustic haha

[MrBuc128]

@theMasterChiefRules Hey genius If you had read it correctly I said acoustic guitar ,electric guitar, bass and drums I did not put an apostrophe between all the instruments because I made the assumption that most people would know what I was talking about.

[theMasterChiefRules]

@MrBuc128 Way to go genius...fucking ass. haha I was just poking fun but you went ahead and made yourself look even stupider. Good job.

[MrBuc128]

@theMasterChiefRules I meant to say comma not apostrophe

[kaidoctor]

@MrBuc128 amen

[MrReymoclif714]

@MrBuc128 Whole lot of Rays too,apparently?

[awinxa]

@MrBuc128 What are the chords?

[Morty72]

@awinxa

Simplified...

A E D

A  E G D

[jonna1998]

I love this song <3 and Johnny of course

[MssCucamonga]

Maravillosa

[joaranakitafanfoni]

Oddiooooo Johnny Deeeeepp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JakSpringTooth]

It's a shaaaame aboooout Johnny Depp!!!

[chibipanda95]

It's a shame about raisins ;)

[awinxa]

@chibipanda95 i guess you've watched Benny and joon?

But yeah i agree,it is a shame about raisins. 

[BLINKFOREVAfan]

Evan stepped BACK from the spotlight, so that he WOUDN'T become what a lot of people became, or didn't become because death took them too soon. If you get super huge, you don't own your life. But he is as still as big as other bands from that era, Soul Asylum, Liz Phair, others. I get tired of the Evan put downs on here. Evan is still fucking hot and makes many swoon

[burn4you]

@BLINKFOREVAfan Point taken but E.D. was NEVER even close to the point of being SO huge that his life wasn't his own, nor was he trending toward that outcome.

[biggayone]

the early promise of that sublime, early album, shows what evan dando was capable of, and more than hints at the massive talent he should have been.

it only highlights my hatred of hard drugs and the toll they take.

[rockabilly7513]

wow. that was johnny depp!

the cane hes holding at the end looks exactly like the one he uses in Benny and Joon.