I agree that this isn't their best effort, and I am a huge Travis fan. However, if you want to hear the studio version of this cover by them, it is outstanding. It is a B-Side to their radio Single "Sing". I bet you won't be disappointed.
firstly, he can hit the notes fairly well.and there are better versions of their cover not on youtube.secondly, it's really brilliant that they can even cover this correctly cause the chords are really complicated for this song.
@SilencedChaos But how many live performance singers actually can... Here are some examples of singers that can't a lot of the time these days: Elton John, Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn, Ian Broudie, David Bowie, Paul Mccartney. The list goes on. Records are where they can get it right
@lawriemanc Like David Bowie, Damon Albarn and nick cave I think there's a certain originality, personality and charm over singers who "can't hit the notes". Maybe they sometimes actually can't, but that doesn't mean they don't sing awsome and beautiful. Like the singer from travis sounds a bit low-pitched in this, I think it makes him recognizable, it sounds very travis-like in a way (a good way).
@ironinge I think it has something to do with his singing style, more than he just can't hit the notes, you know like David Bowie also may sound like he "can't hit the notes", actually I think it's originally a blues thing (blue note) that has emerged into traditional rock, folk, indie etc.
It's oooookayyy...it's really not that great if you ask me. I think that it sounds a bit too whiney and breathy. but oh well, it's alright for the most part.
A lot of people seem butthurt over this song, its not like they were trying to be queen or saying they were better than queen. It's just a cover, get over it.
Yeah really. It's just the way they want to show their respect and love to Queen. It's like noone of u idiots don't sing favorite songs. And I like this cover.
If you do a cover version then add something of your own, the more the better. Sadly, this is just the type of cover a Holiday Inn lounge cover band would try to do. Competent but who needs it? It's almost exactly the same as the Queen version, just (by far) not as good. Check out Metallica on how to do a Queen cover which is worthwile.
this is just copy and paste, he is NOT enough to sing it..if they could try to cover in their own style,not the same of original, maybe it could be ok, but in this vid all i can see he can't sing it..
I'm a Queen & Mott The Hoople fan. I think this is a GREAT cover. This is very close to the 1974 original version. On Stage Queen didn't play the song as the album version.
jajja el pendejo no pudo ni dar el tono de las coristas, artistas de papel cantando canciones de leyendas, me gusta pa que las adolecentes conoscan buena musica, peor que chafa interpretacion.
one of the hardest bands to cover and you did a terrific job!
dejord 3 months ago
iy wuold be way better if the video was synchronized with audio!
minischmetterling 6 months ago
I tak nigdy nie dorównają wykonaniu Freddiego Mercury. Wykonanie niezłe, ale nawet nieporównywalne do oryginalnego.
TheAddgie 6 months ago 2
I agree that this isn't their best effort, and I am a huge Travis fan. However, if you want to hear the studio version of this cover by them, it is outstanding. It is a B-Side to their radio Single "Sing". I bet you won't be disappointed.
OasisKid99 1 year ago
nobody can cover queen because freddie's voice is just so high awesome. hmm maybe muse's matt bellamy should give it a try...
thefaithh 1 year ago
Shit. I'm really starting to think no one can cover Freddie Mercury.
LNBlack29 1 year ago 3
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Good version but I think Panic At The Disco's is the best
IATM29 1 year ago
@IATM29 both of them are cool. They are different making them cool. no band is better than another.. just different. (:
Greenswtr 4 days ago
firstly, he can hit the notes fairly well.and there are better versions of their cover not on youtube.secondly, it's really brilliant that they can even cover this correctly cause the chords are really complicated for this song.
theblueflashinglight 2 years ago 4
you must be joking, he obviously can't hit the notes
SilencedChaos 2 years ago
@SilencedChaos But how many live performance singers actually can... Here are some examples of singers that can't a lot of the time these days: Elton John, Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn, Ian Broudie, David Bowie, Paul Mccartney. The list goes on. Records are where they can get it right
lawriemanc 2 years ago
@lawriemanc Like David Bowie, Damon Albarn and nick cave I think there's a certain originality, personality and charm over singers who "can't hit the notes". Maybe they sometimes actually can't, but that doesn't mean they don't sing awsome and beautiful. Like the singer from travis sounds a bit low-pitched in this, I think it makes him recognizable, it sounds very travis-like in a way (a good way).
BearWindAppleyard 2 years ago
does someone has the whole version ???
pretty please :D
thelmasss 2 years ago
its ok but not more than that ..
he cant hit the notes
ironinge 2 years ago
@ironinge I think it has something to do with his singing style, more than he just can't hit the notes, you know like David Bowie also may sound like he "can't hit the notes", actually I think it's originally a blues thing (blue note) that has emerged into traditional rock, folk, indie etc.
BearWindAppleyard 2 years ago
woooooooooooooo
where can I got th ecoMPLE VERSION ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
thelmasss 2 years ago
Nice cover, a great tribute to the greatest band ever!
bessadale 2 years ago 5
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GAY
SpaceCredits 2 years ago
es otro estilo pero esta bien buena la version... fran es MUY buen cantante... solo que freddy era un fuera de serie...
mungarrieta 2 years ago 2
le falta una tonelada de voz para acercarse a freddie
Pentium3ddem 2 years ago 2
It's oooookayyy...it's really not that great if you ask me. I think that it sounds a bit too whiney and breathy. but oh well, it's alright for the most part.
Gravichick343 2 years ago
great cover, althought freddie had better falsettos.
greyboxmania 2 years ago 2
I think that is a big queen and unforgettable and travis have certainly done a great cover
frommagic978 3 years ago
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gross..
Nanometer45 3 years ago
A lot of people seem butthurt over this song, its not like they were trying to be queen or saying they were better than queen. It's just a cover, get over it.
Shlumpledink 3 years ago 4
"seem butthurt"
...GB2/b/!
Eendeebo 3 years ago
Yeah really. It's just the way they want to show their respect and love to Queen. It's like noone of u idiots don't sing favorite songs. And I like this cover.
bambyzn 3 years ago
I thnik that this is a great cover!!
jennifermb92 3 years ago 18
If you do a cover version then add something of your own, the more the better. Sadly, this is just the type of cover a Holiday Inn lounge cover band would try to do. Competent but who needs it? It's almost exactly the same as the Queen version, just (by far) not as good. Check out Metallica on how to do a Queen cover which is worthwile.
CamelClass 3 years ago
this is just copy and paste, he is NOT enough to sing it..if they could try to cover in their own style,not the same of original, maybe it could be ok, but in this vid all i can see he can't sing it..
8arc8 3 years ago
I'm a Queen & Mott The Hoople fan. I think this is a GREAT cover. This is very close to the 1974 original version. On Stage Queen didn't play the song as the album version.
ziofagio 3 years ago
Eww that was really bad. Cant you people get it in your head that Freddie Mercury was the only one who could sing these songs...
But that was the best other than him i have heard...XD
TinkyKiwiEli 3 years ago
This song just shows how weak his voice is when singing in this range! Frannie should stick to songs he's written for his own voice!
NAT4TONY 3 years ago 2
Well... Freddie Mercury where fuckin very good singer.. out of this world..
Considering Fran is normal person in our time. He does very good work for an poprock singer.
Of course their own stuff fits better.. but if they wanted to do cover songs back in the day.. That isn't unpardonable
jonnytheoasisfan 3 years ago 3
Vocals suck...ain't they travis? they should stick to travis' stuff.
ainhoator 3 years ago
Excelente!!!!
Travis!!!
Queen!!!!
XD
Pacmaplay 3 years ago 3
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Travis fucking suck anyway and this just ruins the song.
I could do a better job and I don't claim to be able to sing.
HuGaEmO 3 years ago
I Think The Lead Vocals Are Frankly Rubbish. Some Okay Backing VOcals. Good Instruments But The Song Is Cut
DanQueen2008 3 years ago
el no canta mal, solo ke comparado con freddy mercury canta mal...eso seria con cualkiera
huachidigou 3 years ago
jajja el pendejo no pudo ni dar el tono de las coristas, artistas de papel cantando canciones de leyendas, me gusta pa que las adolecentes conoscan buena musica, peor que chafa interpretacion.
grankan 3 years ago
Brave, but badly straining his voice.
You just can't top Queen.
druggieboy2 3 years ago 2
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Vocals suck.
manco82 4 years ago
I'm agree. Terrible singer.
sherlockianjc 3 years ago
vocals dont suck, fran's just not comparable with mercurybut i like it anywayzs
ruberinhimself 3 years ago 3
i can sing this good but dont know a the words that good yet
xxskimmerxx707 4 years ago
Mika sings this song on a interview...AWESOME...:o
pieroarce 4 years ago
Well... Props to trying. Wasn't that bad. No matter who the band is. No one can cover Fredie.
ElLuko 4 years ago 19
It's nice but I wish the sound was of better quality so you could clearly hear the vocals... It's too much piano & bass... Nice work though...
Fairyqueenie 4 years ago
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terrible cover. if you can't make it at least stay away from it.
gozgoz4ever 4 years ago
saw them play this live at leadmill in sheffield brilliant - could someone post the whole vid
littletree2003 4 years ago
a q postou é minha irmã doida
alanaspok 4 years ago
Massa minha irmã doida arrasouw
alanaspok 4 years ago
great cover! queen and travis are very awsome bands!
navit123 4 years ago 3
Awesome!!! A singing voice of fran is eternity...☆☆
hi60 4 years ago 3
hes bad at holding notes but then again this version is much faster
rybarczse972 4 years ago
definitely awesome!!!
could you possibly send me the whole video please?
sydonia 4 years ago
Please send the video to me as I'm playing piano for Travis in the video and have never seen the thing the whole way through. Thanks J Procter
jcp1n 4 years ago
Queen is very Good
IsKeLeToR 5 years ago
Could you send me it too please? Thanks Joliendie.
hugomachado 5 years ago
could you send me it please?? great cover travis are worthy!!
DapperDan89 5 years ago
love travis & great cover!
m5thcd9c 5 years ago
gd cover shame hes dressed like a chav
dday79 5 years ago
they are right chavs
LeamingtonSteve 4 years ago
don't know where you are looking
pwincesslulu55 4 years ago
coud you send it to me?
please!
:)
Juneau17 5 years ago
A M A Z I N G! tHANKS FOR POSTING THIS!! :D
gabibanez 5 years ago
Not easy covering a Queen song. Would always applaud anyone who tries!
Rock74 5 years ago
Pretty good
MFKR2564 5 years ago