The Newfangled Four - The Wells Fargo Wagon (parody)

The Newfangled Four

The Wells Fargo Wagon, arr. Patrick McAlexander

Performed live at Orange County Convention Center; Orlando, FL
2018 Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention

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[Paul_K_]

Every reference:

"Ugly vests from Sacramento" refers to the gaudy outfits the quartet Artistic License (based in Sacramento) wears to contest

"Tap shoes and a straw hat" refers to the attire of 2017 quartet champions Main Street

"Some dudes from Indiana sent me roses" refers to 2015 champs Instant Classic's song "I Won't Send Roses"

"A bunch of deformed animals from Nashville" refers to the comedy quartet Lunch Break's song "Old McDonald's Deformed Farm"

"Swedes all sent us hairspray" refers to Swedish quartet Stockholm Syndrome who did a set in the 2017 contest with songs from Hairspray (and had a hairspray prop)

"Music stand that's magical from Denver" refers to 2010 champion quartet Storm Front and a comedy bit (where the height of the music stand made them sing higher or lower) that they did their parody of "Lida Rose"

"Vocal Spectrum sent bananas that we've already used" refers to 2006 champs Vocal Spectrum and their use of a banana as a prop for the song "I Wan'na Be like You" and then to the fact that the Newfangled Four did a banana song, "Bananaphone" the year before this (and also again this year).

"Cream and butter" refers to the (eventual 2018 champs) After Hours song "Butter Outta Cream"

"Red shoes from Signature" refers to 2017/2018 silver medalists Signature quartet and their often-brightly-colored shoes, and "Change is gonna come" is a song that Signature quartet often sings in contests.

[pinkwings]

I would give anything to see the looks on the faces of the different groups they referenced.

[gonzagalaw]

Joey's high notes are absolutely bonkers; I hope everyone has recognized that over the last few years, lol.

[piercewise]

Props to Joey for hitting that note at 3:20 and actually getting it to tune.

[InsidetheCasino]

The "Thompthin' thpethial" part is GOLD! Love how they honored that classic part from the musical.

[hurricanecatrina]

THE FREAKING “they finally sent them!” PART HAD ME ON THE FLOOR

[robincast]

Love a good old fashioned Barbershop Quartet Diss Track from my favorite boys.

[madisondanton]

"The Wells Fargo freakin' wagon HOLY CRAP ITS COMING!!!"

I have no idea why I got a kick out of it but that was hilarious.

[rogerdotlee]

4:51 where Jake says "Sorry" after the truly horrid signature pun. All. Time. Classic.

I consider myself honored having seen them live three times.

[NMEATM]

4:53 when Jake breaks character and almost asks Jackson what he’s doing is PRICELESS 😂😂

[duskmallow]

At 3:48, Ryan is also singing the "What is it" but almost without moving his mouth, I didn't even notice until just now

[skyelarbloo]

You can tell jake loves his line at like 2:40 and its beautiful

[NINJAoxz.]

If you want a great time just soely watch Ryan. His actions and faces are so hilarious

[ChageeyaSarang]

I'm too embarrassed to admit how many times I've watched this performance just to see Ryan's face as the wagon arrives. It's just so beautiful.

[jamesgurley]

3:00 when they yelled squirrel i died laughing

[noelicoan]

The milk, butter and box dropped right at the same time! 4:23!!

[Nuvolenny]

Okay but Jake's perfect note at 2:55?
His entire line??
LIKE WHAT BOY

[tinycrownarts]

I love how Ryan makes his presence known in this one. Real nice to see a mix with the baritone lol

[MissMiffed]

Things you may have missed:

1) The sound Jackson’s face makes when he slaps it at 0:57

2) Ryan’s face from 1:16 onwards

3) The way Joey says at 1:44

4) 1:50 Jake: “Get your breath now, boys, catch your breath now.”

5) Jackson being a cinnamon roll at 2:03

6) 2:25 “Let me see!” “No.” -slap- “Ow.”

7) Joey squirting Jake in the face at 2:33

8) Joey doing a silent ‘woof’ at 3:08

9) Ryan’s face (again) at 3:19

10) Joey f****n Buss at 3:21

11) 3:35. Because it’s just so beautiful.

12) Ryan’s ‘ughhh’ at 3:40

13) Jake straight up losing the will to live at Joey’s joke and apologising for him at 4:49

God bless these boys, honestly. Protect them at all costs.

[skyelarbloo]

i'm still amazed by how they coordinated everything to hit the ground on the same beat (ON THE BEAT)