I'm Hooked! First time hearing Blues Traveler and their hit 'Hook'

I've heard a lot about John Popper and his ability to sing and play the harmonica with expert precision in what I could sum up as some of the most meta and hilarious lyrics I've ever read. Hearing Blues Traveler for the first time had me a bit worried, but you all leading me down this path to widen my scope, that fear was met with absolute levity and glee!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Blues Traveler for the first time, performing "Hook”.
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Written and Performed by Blues Traveler
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[richard_n]

Blues Traveler may be the most underrated band of all time. They were so good in so many ways. John Popper is a great singer and one of the best harmonica players of all time.

[chrismercyer]

I met these dudes on a USO tour overseas when I was military. John Popper and the band showed up to karaoke at the NCO club. It was priceless seeing John Popper sing Grease's "Your the one I want" with a female airman over beers. Amazing

[thatsrich]

John sings like a harmonica and also mastered the instrument. He's the definition of an iconic, unique performer.

[ericatkinson]

One of my favorite lines of all time in any song is, "No matter how much Peter loved her, what made the Pan refuse to grow, was that the Hook brings you back." so good on so many levels.

[jjames]

Popper gets a lot of well deserved praise in these songs but if no one else picked up on it, that bass player is freaking killing it.

[lgzlpvq]

I’m a metalhead and this is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[joeg]

"The mountains win again" is one of my all time favorite songs. May even be a cleaner representation of John's full voice. Hugely underrated band and still out there somewhere.

[jasonrose]

My favorite band of all time! I've seen BT 186 times in 14 different states! Last summer 7 shows in 9 days. Never gets old! Blues Traveler has incredible musicianship and Popper's voice is incredible! Rock on BT!!!

[bub]

'Run Around' by Blues Traveler is a must. I suggest a live version. This was a great reaction!

[johnlampe]

Fun fact. The keyboard player singing harmony during the rap breakdown part is Paul Schaffer, long time leader of David Letterman's late night band and prolific studio musician.

[FriedPi-mcyt]

The irony of this song being one of their biggest hits is not lost on me. The whole song is so well thought out and executed.

[kellymcgillis]

Love that you mentioned it not being the Peter Pan type Hook in the beginning… not knowing that he does actually have a lyric about Peter Pan and Hook later in the song! Made me chuckle 😊

[Aeroswine]

John Popper is a generational talent.

I pray you can help spread the word

[markmcd]

I had the opportunity to film an interview with Popper right before this album was released and the band broke out. The interviewer asked what Popper thought of being "the Jimi Hendrix of harmonica", Popper replied" I'd rather be known as the John Popper of harmonica". The BEST reply.

[maryvallas]

There is so much to love about this ultimate insult to the industry of a song! From the chord progression to the lyrics, it's a masterpiece! It was one of my favorite covers we did as a band, it's so much fun to sing. I can't wait to see your reaction!

[phoneyry]

I went to a Blues Traveler concert once, nearly by accident. This was 20 years ago. To this day is the show I talk about most. So good!

[TJWilson]

I love that he actually uses harmonica techniques in his singing, so his unique voice sounds similar to his harmonica rhythms. Such a cohesive and incredible sound.

[numbsafari]

Popper's vocals are always amazing, but the orchestration of this song always gives me chills. It's just freaking awesome all across the whole song.

[squishy]

The guy on the couch (Ken Ober) was the host for a TV show on MTV called Remote Control. I used to watch it all the time when I was young. It's a very fitting and ironic scene of him using a remote control like this in this video. Sadly, he passed away in 2009 of heart problems. John Popper is probably the best Harmonica player I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot of music. He helped out Metallica on a cover of Tuesday's Gone from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[chrisbeattie]

Blues Traveler was one of those rare bands that gave 100% on records but 120% live. The stamina and energy in their shows was infectious, alive and unforgettable. Glad you did this video. John is one of the most underrated singers of our time.