The video features The Hawkbirds performing the Ramones classic punk song “Cretin Hop.” This cover is a spirited, upbeat tribute to the original, which the Ramones released in 1977. The Hawkbirds’ performance is true to the spirit of the original: fast tempos, catchy guitar riffs, energetic vocals, and a touch of family charm.
Commentators are enthusiastic about the performance, highlighting the excellent instrumentation, the authenticity of the vocal style, and the positivity that the band exudes. Several people note that the cover has a great vibe and that it’s a joy to watch the band members, including children and parents, play together.
The Hawkbirds are true punk revivalists! Most of their covers are based on Ramones classics, but they also touch on other punk icons. Here are some of the songs they covered:
“Blitzkrieg Bop” – perhaps the most famous Ramones song, re-recorded in 2025
“Judy Is A Punk” – a 2024 version with a lively tempo and excellent sound quality
“Teenage Lobotomy” – based on the 1977 original, from the Rocket to Russia album
“I Wanna Be Well”, “Locket Love”, “Havana Affair”, “I Got Your Number” – all true to the original punk spirit
“Rebel Girl” – a Bikini Kill classic, re-recorded in 2024
“Because You're Young” – a song by Cock Sparrer
“Obsessed” – an Olivia Rodrigo song reimagined with a punk twist
And that's just the tip of the iceberg! They also have their own songs, such as “I’m Old Enough” and “A Walk In New York”, which also have a punk sound.
Lyrics… 🎶 There's no stoppin' the cretins from hoppin' You gotta keep it beatin' for all the hoppin' cretins Cretin, cretin I'm gonna go for a whirl with my cretin girl My feet won't stop doin' the Cretin Hop Cretin, cretin One-two-three-four, cretins want to hop some more Four-five-six-seven, all good cretins go to heaven There's no stoppin' the cretins from hoppin' You gotta keep it beatin' for all the hoppin' cretins Cretin, cretin I'm gonna go for a whirl with my cretin girl My feet won't stop doin' the Cretin Hop Cretin, cretin One-two-three-four, cretins want to hop some more Four-five-six-seven, all good cretins go to heaven
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