Look. If you mention that Hanson brothers to me I’m still thinking of those goons from Slapshot. But you might also remember “Hanson” as a blip on the pop culture radar from the late 90’s with their single MMM-Bop. (Don’t tell me you didn’t tap your foot to that song.)
Anyway, I’m saying all that pretty much as deflector to Patrick making fun of me for liking a new Hanson song. If you like fun songs with horns and good piano you’ll probably like it too. They filmed the video in their hometown and had people who lived there come out to some main street there and dance. The video went crazy viral and now Hanson is back on The Tonight Show and Conan. Kinda’ cool.
I’d still take the Hanson brothers from Slapshot in a fight but I don’t think they play piano as well.
Btw, look for Weird Al Yankovic in the video. (I don’t care what you say -Weird Al is a funny dude)
June 10, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Blue's Brothers homage.
This was a family favorite growing up, edited for tv of course, the uncut gets a bit harsh on the ears at points.
Love the Weird Al inclusion.
/Still dislike Hanson
June 10, 2010 at 6:51 pm
I think you're gonna deserve what Pat gives you for that.
June 10, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I love Weird Al.
June 10, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Weird Al is one of my personal favorites!
June 10, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Is it wrong that I only recognized Wierd Al when he was smacking his booty with the tambourine? That said, really catchy song and FUN video 🙂
Bridget N
June 10, 2010 at 7:24 pm
All that was missing was the toaster.
And I think that was the same horn player from the Band(!). –the one from the Aretha's diner.
Watch out, Matthew, you're gonna start getting random BB quotes in the combox:
"Oh, we got both kinds, country AND western!"
June 10, 2010 at 8:06 pm
I tried to like it. TWICE. And I did. Especially with the sound off. Sorrieee. Actually, the instrumentals are AWESOME and the crowd was great. They looked like they must have had a blast. Alas, the singing not quite Ray Charles. This guy reminds me of Ricky Martin for some reason.
That was Weird Al?! Where's the hair? He's the best. I still sometimes hum "My Bologna" in line at the deli section.
June 10, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Loved it…fun, happy, clean…can't miss…except I miss Al's hair.
June 10, 2010 at 10:26 pm
I can't hear a regular version of any song parodied by Al without the parody taking over.
June 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Hanson got better over time. Their last album, The Walk was actually really amazing and surprisingly bluesy.
June 11, 2010 at 12:56 am
That was awesome! Loved it. Is it just me or was there a bit of a George Michael/Faith vibe in there too?
June 11, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I <3 Hanson and I <3 this video.