"Can't Hardly Wait" by The Replacements [Demo Version]

Lesser known version of The Replacements classic "Can't Hardly Wait." This version was originally recorded for 1984's "Tim" yet never made it to pressing. The song was later re-recorded, with substantial changes made, and released on "Pleased to Meet Me" the following year in '85.

This version features Bob Stinson on guitar and different lyrics. It deals with a suicide theme that was obviously played down for the PTMM version. In my opinion, this version represents the 'Mats more appropriately than the more radio-friendly release audiences have come to know...


Lyrics:

I'll be there in an hour
It'd take half a month there on foot
Watering hole, scummy water tower
Said I'll avoid if I could

I'll be sad in heaven
You won't follow me there

Jesus rides beside me
And never buys any smokes
Hurry up, hurry up, I've got enough of this stuff
Ashtray floors, dirty clothes, filthy jokes

Lights that flash in the evening
I guess we'll follow them there

I'll be sad in heaven
If I don't find a hole in the gate
Climb on to the top of this scummy water tower screamin'
I can't hardly wait
I can't wait...

'til it's over

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[originalfergdou]

The two people who clicked "dislike," really? You dislike this song or were you drunk and hit the wrong button? 

[talkinboutthebigtime]

This is like, the best thing ever.

[hailtothevictorz]

This version SLAYS the other.

[imcurtis206]

@originalfergdou I think they just didn't like the song too much, it's fine.

[squirtkiller]

I think this demo even sound better than the album version

[TheEnchantingWizard1]

Replace this with Does Of Thunder and Tim becomes the best album ever released.

[shitassproductions]

These lyrics are better, even if it is about suicide. So much more relatable and honest.

Plus I don't like the horns on the later one..

[terristaylor]

@originalfergdou they weren't drunk. a drunk person would never click dislike on a replacements video.

[plokmji]

@MrVapourtrails Now I can't seem to find it...but search: dailymotion snl westerberg and you'll get it

[MrVapourtrails]

@plokmji dooooo it. 

[MrVapourtrails]

@rocketsjudoka I would argue that the PTMM version is much more subtly produced and is effective precisely because it is so understated. The horns could have been brought up much prominently in the mix and ever featured more prominently in the song itself but they chose to hold back and deliver with a simple yet delightful and melodic song. The song is really a testament to truly great and inspired rock and roll music and in that way very much sets itself apart from much of 80s popular music.