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Watch: Hanson's new clip for 'Thinking 'Bout Somethin''

Trio takes a page from the Blues Brothers; dancing in the streets ensues

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We love the fact that history is looking very positively at  Hanson, whom some critics dismissed as a just another boy band when the three boys first appeared in the mid-‘90s. “MMMBop” routinely shows up on best pop singles of all time lists, as it rightfully should. (The notoriously snooty Village Voice Pazz & Jop Poll named it best single of the year in 1997).

The three brothers,  Isaac, Taylor and Zac, debuted a new video today on Myspace for the apostrophe-challenged “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’,” the first single from the trio’s forthcoming album, “ Shout It Out.”

The clip replicates a scene in “The Blues Brothers,” (hence the ever-present shades) where their music causes a spontaneous outburst of dancing in the streets---now known as a flashmob. Hanson begins playing the tune, which sounds like it belongs on Stax Records with its horns and jubilant beats—in a music store in downtown Tulsa and as the sounds pour forth, 300 locals break into dance. Among the locals? Two of Taylor Hanson’s kids. Tell me you don’t feel old now…

Watch the video a few times and you’ll catch new stuff each time: Who’s playing tambourine?  (Hint: he looks very different than how you’re used to seeing him). Also check out who the hippie dude playing the bass is. 
Just for fun, after the embed for the “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’,” we embedded our go-to clip when we need to go to our happy place:  as my fellow fans will know, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” occasionally opens with a musical number, often with puppets and Bondage Boy. Here,  Ferguson, Wavy the the Alligator and a few friends perform an absolutely joyous version of  “MMMBop.” It’s guaranteed to make your day a little brighter.

 

 

 

 

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    Greenleaf1

    Haha Weird Al. Don't get me wrong, I hate Hanson with a passion, and I hopefully will never listen to this song agian, but I love Weird Al, so I'm gonna have to give this video a thumbs up just for him.

    April 15, 2010 at 4:13PM EST Reply to Comment
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      Wackystel yes but Weird Al is a Hanson's friend ^^

      April 16, 2010 at 6:46AM EST
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    Mithrandir

    @Greenleaf1 Yeah and Weird Al's kids and the Hanson brothers' own kids play together, too!

    April 16, 2010 at 11:04AM EST Reply to Comment


  • The Thinking Bout Something song & video are awewome! So fun. Makes me want to dance!

    April 16, 2010 at 12:46PM EST Reply to Comment

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