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Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
edited August 2013 in Other Music
Anyone else think there's a chance they might reunite for PJ20...seeing as they're from Wisconsin and all?
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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    God I hope so. I've seen them live twice and nearly ruptured a kidney laughing so hard each time.

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhXkwvHfzBg
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Nice, thanks for that link! I saw them at some cafe in Madison once and mid-set Dennis said he wanted to 'do the Eddie Vedder' so he climbed on all the gear and jumped off into the crowd...which as you can imagine in a cafe was quite the scene!
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    The Frogs at PJ20 would be more than I could ever hope for. I would want to see them more than anyone else! I fucking love them. Great music and great performers who make me laugh my ass off. :thumbup:
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    Don't fuck sheep. -EV 7/11/11
    You can never have enough Neil in the mix. -EV 10/24/10
    There's only one commandment: Don't be an asshole. -EV 5/6/10
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Nice, thanks for that link! I saw them at some cafe in Madison once and mid-set Dennis said he wanted to 'do the Eddie Vedder' so he climbed on all the gear and jumped off into the crowd...which as you can imagine in a cafe was quite the scene!

    Those guys are super nice. They actually allowed me to walk into one of their shows with a video camera and tripod once and film the entire thing. We were sitting at a table in the back of the Euclid Tavern in Cleveland before the show when Jimmy came up to us and asked if we were planning on shooting the show. My reply was "if that's ok with you". He said absolutely but wanted to know if I would mail him a copy. I did and in return they sent me a letter with an autographed copy of a lyric sheet for "April Fools (He Had The Change Done At The Shop)" I really need to get on the ball and post some clips from that show online.

    They were supposed to recently reunite and play "It's Only Right and Natural" in it's entirety at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival but I don't know whatever happened with that.
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Heisenberg wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Nice, thanks for that link! I saw them at some cafe in Madison once and mid-set Dennis said he wanted to 'do the Eddie Vedder' so he climbed on all the gear and jumped off into the crowd...which as you can imagine in a cafe was quite the scene!

    Those guys are super nice. They actually allowed me to walk into one of their shows with a video camera and tripod once and film the entire thing. We were sitting at a table in the back of the Euclid Tavern in Cleveland before the show when Jimmy came up to us and asked if we were planning on shooting the show. My reply was "if that's ok with you". He said absolutely but wanted to know if I would mail him a copy. I did and in return they sent me a letter with an autographed copy of a lyric sheet for "April Fools (He Had The Change Done At The Shop)" I really need to get on the ball and post some clips from that show online.

    They were supposed to recently reunite and play "It's Only Right and Natural" in it's entirety at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival but I don't know whatever happened with that.

    That's amazing! Yeah it would be great to see the clips that you filmed, let us know if you ever get them up! I remember hearing something about a possible reunion, but that's all I remember too. They're probably just waiting for PJ20 :D
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    My guess is they will be there. The Flemion boys won't miss a chance to celebrate with PJ (and I'm sure give them a ton of shit in the meantime).
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    That's amazing! Yeah it would be great to see the clips that you filmed, let us know if you ever get them up! I remember hearing something about a possible reunion, but that's all I remember too. They're probably just waiting for PJ20 :D

    Ok...so I finally went back and watched the footage from The Frogs show that a couple friends and I shot back in '98. I hadn't seen it in about 10 years and I forgot so much about it (like what a train wreck most of it was...but then again, isn't that part of the charm of The Frogs? ;) ). Unfortunately they were having sound problems all night and weren't too pleased about it but they still managed to put on a great show.
    There are PJ references all over the place. At one point they cover Petula Clark's "Downtown" only they eventually change the lyrics to "Pearl Jam...things will be great when we're Pearl Jam..." We got most of the show but the batteries ran out with maybe half a dozen songs left (we weren't fully prepared because we didn't really think we'd be allowed to shoot at all, let alone the whole thing but then again, we shouldn't have underestimated the awesomeness of The Frogs).
    So anyway, I've started posting some of the clips on Youtube if anyone is interested. I'll eventually get them all up there and will update the thread, but for now these will have to do as it takes forever to compress and upload these things. Remember, this was shot in 1998 and isn't the best quality in the world but hey...HD didn't even exist yet! Not too mention, the camera gets shaky at times but what do you expect, we're watching The Frogs and laughing our asses off. :D Enjoy.

    "Fuck Off"
    http://youtu.be/pIoiouNSX8s

    "Starboy"
    http://youtu.be/hFBhjoS5ZYk

    "Homos"
    http://youtu.be/638RNSm4WDE

    "Where's Jerry Lewis?"
    http://youtu.be/vs_fW2V9BNU
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Thanks so much Heisenberg, that made my day! :clap:
    Sweet rockin' version of Jerry Lewis - I miss how much fun Frogs shows were! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos, thanks again!
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Thanks so much Heisenberg, that made my day! :clap:
    Sweet rockin' version of Jerry Lewis - I miss how much fun Frogs shows were! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos, thanks again!

    My pleasure. I'll post more in the next couple days
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    More Reelin' & Rockin' from The Frogs....

    "Lord Grunge"
    http://youtu.be/HgwnjZHTdJ4

    "I Only Play For Money"
    http://youtu.be/mRRFY6GxOpY

    "I've Got Drugs (Out Of The Mist)"
    http://youtu.be/kTB_UVegEqk

    "Downtown (Things Will Be Great When We're Pearl Jam)"
    http://youtu.be/2gQLHGyjtBE
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Posts: 12,223
    This is the greatest thread of all time.
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    This is the greatest thread of all time.

    No...that would be this one... :D

    http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=154639
  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Probably since...they Only Play for Money and Dont Give a Fuck About the Fans!!
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Wma31394 wrote:
    Probably since...they Only Play for Money and Dont Give a Fuck About the Fans!!

    They're too busy Rockin' and Reelin'!
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Frogs Friday!!!!

    "I Don't Care If You Disrespect Me (Just So You Love Me)"
    http://youtu.be/rqrgYdU3Cfc

    "Hot Cock Annie"
    http://youtu.be/o_i89U3iiwU
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Heisenberg wrote:
    Frogs Friday!!!!

    "I Don't Care If You Disrespect Me (Just So You Love Me)"
    http://youtu.be/rqrgYdU3Cfc

    "Hot Cock Annie"
    http://youtu.be/o_i89U3iiwU


    YESSSS!! Every Friday is now going to be Frogs Friday, that's the best plan ever!
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • DeadmanDeadman Posts: 793
    I too think there's a chance at a Frogs PJ20! They did re-release the Immortality single on vinyl!
  • MF249335MF249335 Posts: 9
    All :D since these posts started on Jimmy and Dennis. I had the rare opportunity to open for "the Frogs" at this very show! The Euclid Tavern in Cleveland Ohio in October
    1998. They played there twice to my recollection and "killed it" both nights...thanks for posting these videos on "youtube" and sharing the links here...I am sure they will be at "Alpine Valley Labor Day Weekend", just hoping they are on stage at some point during the concert...please continue to share all your wonderful "Frogs" memories...they were and always will be amazing...
  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    The Frogs are playing a reunion show in Austin, Texas next Friday. They're playing the whole "Right & Natural" album and then a second set of other stuff. Shweet!
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    The Frogs are playing a reunion show in Austin, Texas next Friday. They're playing the whole "Right & Natural" album and then a second set of other stuff. Shweet!

    Why they are not co-headlining PJ20 is beyond me. Eddie needs to sport the Wings again and FLY DAMNIT!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff_sWsCWZWg
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Posts: 12,223
    Heisenberg wrote:
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    The Frogs are playing a reunion show in Austin, Texas next Friday. They're playing the whole "Right & Natural" album and then a second set of other stuff. Shweet!

    Why they are not co-headlining PJ20 is beyond me. Eddie needs to sport the Wings again and FLY DAMNIT!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff_sWsCWZWg

    Hot Cock Annie for PJ20 anthem!
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Was in a major Frogs mood last night and showed all these links to a friend...Frogs at PJ21??!!! :mrgreen:
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Frogs at PJ21??!!! :mrgreen:

    I wholeheartedly agree
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    I just opened up my ITunes for the first time today. It was set to "random" I didn't realize my speakers were up so loud but the first song that played was "Someone's Pinning Me To The Ground". Anyone who knows how this song starts will understand why it made me almost fall out of my chair laughing. :lol:
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    RIP Dennis :(

    I've seriously never been so upset about a 'celebrity' death before.

    http://youtu.be/Oov3SKlzxuI

    Leftovers, leftovers....give me some rightovers for once!!!

    You will be missed.
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    We miss you already Dennis :cry:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvDEcGScZwk

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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    I just found the copy of lyrics for "April Fools (He Had The Change Done At The Shop" that Dennis autographed and sent to me with a personalized message after I shot the Euclid Tavern show and gave it to them. I've been looking for that for years.

    :cry::cry::cry:
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Heisenberg wrote:
    I just found the copy of lyrics for "April Fools (He Had The Change Done At The Shop" that Dennis autographed and sent to me with a personalized message after I shot the Euclid Tavern show and gave it to them. I've been looking for that for years.

    :cry::cry::cry:

    Aw wow! That's great that you found it though...put it up somewhere so you can display it! Still can't believe what happened. For the past few years I kept on hoping that they would come back and do a couple shows again :( Hey, at least we can say that we did see them...and your story about that show is incredible!
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Posts: 12,223
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    RIP Dennis :(

    I've seriously never been so upset about a 'celebrity' death before.

    http://youtu.be/Oov3SKlzxuI

    Leftovers, leftovers....give me some rightovers for once!!!

    You will be missed.

    RIP Dennis:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEOJv0_ZvjE
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Heisenberg wrote:
    I just found the copy of lyrics for "April Fools (He Had The Change Done At The Shop" that Dennis autographed and sent to me with a personalized message after I shot the Euclid Tavern show and gave it to them. I've been looking for that for years.

    :cry::cry::cry:

    Aw wow! That's great that you found it though...put it up somewhere so you can display it! Still can't believe what happened. For the past few years I kept on hoping that they would come back and do a couple shows again :( Hey, at least we can say that we did see them...and your story about that show is incredible!

    I need to find the show flyer that Jimmy signed and get it all framed. I'm with you Mamasan...I kept holding out hope that they'd play some shows again someday but alas, I'll have to be happy with the memories from the 2 shows I did get to see.
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