The Tallest Man on Earth - King of Spain

[TheNizzleShizzle]

listening to this in the sun is so good

[kantamana1]

the song was mush better when i thought that spain had no monarchy...

[DrunkPigScream]

WATCH AND SHARE! :D /watch?v=hpVFfdYL1yg

[myfirstnameisBobby]

dude, i just muted spongebob for this song.... i love spongebob :')

[LennMcCarHarrStarr]

@myfirstnameisBobby He should be the least of your priorities.

[chevykid241]

Modern Day Bob Dylan!

[ram0000100]

I TAKE BACK WHAT I SAID AMAZING SONG (got better with a few listens)

[loonybin1125]

@ram0000100 lol Funny how it brought you back for more listens even though you didn't initially like it :)

[ram0000100]

What a horrible, whiny voice. But good song.

[McLovinMoD1990s]

@ram0000100 You're probably 46, have no wife, kids, girlfriend, never have had any of those and couldn't sing and/or write a decent song. Hush.

[ram0000100]

@McLovinMoD1990s Spot on. Actually, I'm 20, i dont have a wife, but i do have a girlfriend, and that last thing you said is irrelevant. Movie critics dont need to make better movies than the one theyre criticizing. Also, youre a fucking idiot.

[wabj90]

I like this song a hell of a lot, but I prefer the live version from MusicFest NW, it sounds godly on that Gretsch hollowbody.

[thecomaboy2]

I want to be SIMON LAPPIN.

[FriggeyHD]

The fun thing is that he is short. Awesome song thought

[manxyz80]

I really love this song, greetings from Spain ;)

[wereoutofdoritos]

His voice literally made me feel sick and left a horrible feeling in my ears. Oh God listening to this was painfull.

[leeeeuwtje]

@wereoutofdoritos Thanks for a useful comment.

Not.

[wereoutofdoritos]

@leeeeuwtje Thanks for a really original and witty comeback :-)

[leeeeuwtje]

@wereoutofdoritos You're welcome!!! :D

[olly597]

@wereoutofdoritos you have no taste in music my friend

[evilthesaurus]

this song causes stars to form and comets to collide.

[TheTelevisionRobot]

my first listen... i strongly disliked it, three listens later it was my favorite song of all time.

[drewgair]

@TheTelevisionRobot I think a lot of people have that reaction. The vocals take some getting used to.

[MrPleasedontdeleteme]

i LOVE the fact he refers to dylan.

[Vesters1]

@MrPleasedontdeleteme refers?

[123456789MrFinbob]

y uncle asked me to learn this, hell no

good song tho

[lysolbombs470]

@123456789MrFinbob

I'll learn it for your uncle and send you a recording. Give me a few days to find some time.

[IMrDavidBoring]

@melvinthompson7 So you're saying this is the best music recording of all history? Get the fuck out, idiot. Don't get me wrong, it's good, it isn't THAT good.

[thydarkmayster]

Does anyone else notice clipping issues with this song and other songs on this album? It seems to partially clip and or cut out for a millisecond on one stereo side or another many times.throughout the song, especially when he is playing loudly or sing loudly. It isnt just the video buffering either, i have downloaded the album and when playing off of mp3s it seems to do it as well.

[lumberjack43]

two references to the same song in one song? rad

[ZachariahMustafa]

Burdens? Problems? Hard life? Nonsense, we have Tallest Man on Earth!

[Towelietowel]

"Because you named me as your lover

Well I thought I could be anything."

This is the best lyric written so-far this millennium. I know this millennium is only 11 years old, but still, this is gonna be hard to top.

[brooksmax1]

@Towelietowel alright im a fan of tmoe and this song especially, but that claim is a bit ridiculous.

[brooksmax1]

@Towelietowel alright im a fan of tmoe and this song especially, but that claim is a bit ridiculous.

[kingcam0775]

There's nothing I hate more than pretentious music fans, including myself.

[theuncledave]

My buddy Greg West turned me on to this one when he started covering it....we were fascinated instantly....even happier after hearing that his other work is as worthy. Truly inspired lyrics and brilliant performances, hope he comes to or near Florida someday.

[samlcope]

Just curious- Is he actually tall?

[penguinn1nja]

@samlcope no he's relatively short... or maybe average. like 5'7" or 5'8"

[MammatoMaya]

only 209 349 Views, thats messed up. COME ON PEOPLE realize genius when you hear it......

[xCoolGuy87x]

@MammatoMaya Sometimes having such a sound and such true genius be exclusive and rarely heard is what makes it so good, it's like finding a diamond in the rough

[andycasdmx]

quality takes time to appreciate- the reason why he isnt more popular. id much sooner listen to this than instantly catchy generic pop which gets boring after a few listens

[adhikasr]

0:14 simple bliss

[sniperer90]

I just sing this everywhere I go.

[MediAndClaire]

this is BRILL.

[ChingstahJJ]

Can i listen to one independent song on youtube and not stumble across pitch fucking fork

[Woopycushiun]

@ChingstahJJ U MAD

[bombaymatt]

Saw him on Jools Holland.......Brilliant

[575blake]

10 people are peasants in spain

[ATrinidad21]

Thanks You, Based God :'(

[ozilkroosmarin]

listening to this song makes me want to be a better person. I don't know why.

[jgizzy]

@ozilkroosmarin Git out theur n be somebody! :-)

[TSMerritt91]

@ozilkroosmarin So fucking true, I have no idea why either ha

[polkadot090]

the way his voice fluctuates makes my stomach drop :)

such a wonderful piece of music

[ErikjG824]

Ten peopole hit the wrong button...

[molloyxx1]

Perhaps I have a chronic hearing impairment but this guys voice is insufferable, Dylan channeled through a helium balloon.

[BluesGee]

@molloyxx1 sad.

[molloyxx1]

@BluesGee Sad? C'mon.

[BluesGee]

@molloyxx1 you're right, his voice is pretty weird but i think it's more about the lyrics in this case

[howdygoodsir]

love the bob dylan reference

[itsallgointoshit]

my jizzes jizz just jizzed. im sorry for ruining the purity of this song. but i had to say it. OHHH MY FUUUCCCKIIING GOODDD!!!!!!

[nessietheastronaut]

This song is complete euphoria. His voice fills a void in me. When he goes from loud to soft, and all of his variations, well... they make my head spin.

[FarminFarmian]

check out the song 'queen of spain' by james yorkstone/ we found the king and the queen of spain: cool

[LilDustyRose]

He's a very talented man.

Gives me hope that there is still ACTUAL talent out there.

[itsallgointoshit]

@LilDustyRose right!?

[veryberrita]

deliciousness right there.

[clemsonman0503]

"Boots of Spanish Leather" "Madrid" and "Barcelona" looks like the tallest man on earth is a fan of Bob Dylan after all.

[TheTelevisionRobot]

@clemsonman0503 no there just things that have to do with spain such as the citys of Madrid and Barcelona have you read the name of the song?

[dirtyfukinrotten]

@clemsonman0503 yeah, genius, that's why he covers his songs.

[clemsonman0503]

@dirtyfukinrotten I'm trying to find out why you TMOE fans are fucking assholes. seriously, this is the second time I've been ripped from making a simple observation.

[gus23a]

@clemsonman0503

in my opinion he sounds a little bit like bob dylan, too.

[IIIGavinJohnsonIII]

@clemsonman0503 Who isn't? :\

[Videowatcher1O1]

@clemsonman0503 Or European futbol.... haha

[lawndog6794]

@clemsonman0503 well spotted.........

[MrBowww1]

I need to get this guys album.

[givingitashot1]

who ever disliked this should be shot with a ball of their own shite!!

[paintdataint]

@givingitashot1 A better solution than bullets!

[supermunyi]

thank you lil wayne

[midgetrocker36]

@supermunyi um.....what?

[StubyStubyDoo]

Just saw this guy on Jols Holland - excellent ! Really different loved the emotion.

Did any one spot Beady eye ....sounded just so predictably like another band I remember from the early 90's......though not as good,,,,,now what was their name ...O ....dear.

[KieranMitchell2010]

@StubyStubyDoo This guys fantastic! Far by one of the greatest acoustic acts of this decade! Beady Eye? Not so good to predictable as you said..... Oasis were a fantastic band! Raphael Siddiq was simply amazing aswell ;)



[wackachakawowow]

@StubyStubyDoo people know just exactly who Beady Eye are why,

& their first album is excellent

This tune is the best The Tallest Guy On Earth has done, & is special,

you cant disrespect Oasis without Noel Gallagher when the album is sound

[unicorn4sure]

I LOVE YOU JOOLS

[Spedding101]

@unicorn4sure yes, that was the best show EVER, I've never watched Jools before and fallen in love with every performer there (apart from Beady Eye & Elbow who's albums I already owned)

[unicorn4sure]

@Spedding101 I KNOW! hitting hmv like a bomb on saturday with build a rocket boys and anna calvi on my list

[Spedding101]

@unicorn4sure should go to play.com, it can be much cheaper.

btw Build A Rocket Boys! is a great album

[unicorn4sure]

@Spedding101 perhaps, but hmv needs my pennies. yeah hope i like build a rocket, always had a dormant love for guy garvey after he sang with massive attack

[ElliotO1996]

Love it

[deucemax11]

I am not a violent person, but I just destroyed the replay button. WHY AM I JUST NOW DISCOVERING HIM? perfection. pure bliss <3

[sevnlevn]

worst part of this song is that it ends =( =(

[Weeds2Roses]

"I am a native of the North folk/ And that could mess up any kid."

I adore that line. :D

[TwistedCommercials]

I saw rango on friday and I wish this song was in it. Fits perfectly.

[TwistedCommercials]

4 people are stabbing my illusions

[teenonator]

Very reminiscent of the young Steve Forbert

[albers]

I've just discovered him also through Johannes Nyholm's website - a swedish guy who made a videclip for one of his songs-. Just trust me and see the trailer of his short movie called Las Palmas. It's hilarious. And.. well.. regarding The Tallest, he sure makes girls fall in love with him and makes guys think he would be an interesting friend to have. Or not.

[xiluvfashionx]

His voice reminds me of mumford & sons! This was recommended to me by last.fm - so good for finding artists similair to you're faves :-)

[enmac500]

i love all the dylan references

[Ivotti]

no doubt: the Bob dylan of our time.... GOOOOOOOOOOOO TALLEST!!!! by far the best singer songwriter right now!!!

[nietnaar]

4 people probably don't want to be the king of spain.

[HReauxme10]

I have to admit, I'm just discovering The Tallest Man on Earth. Within just a few weeks, I have purchased every album and have listened through each one multiple times. What an amazing artist. It's so nice to hear a great acoustic guitar combined with great singing/songwriting. "King of Spain" is definitely one of, if not my favorite song.

[henybenyfofeny]

that album cover is beautiful

[dipshitson]

Why is this guy hardly known in sweden? he's awesome..

[idkyimmakinganacount]

honestly...this song is ruined for me...this guys voice is just short of aweful...the guitar is so good in the begining and i apreciate it...but if he got another guy to sing..they wuld prolly be my favorite band

[ZeeJules67]

@idkyimmakinganacount

His voice makes this song, man. If it weren't for the way he expresses himself the song would be another generic tune.

[Herachillias]

@idkyimmakinganacount First of, its not a band, its just him, also,you might dislike the style of his voice but in terms of music, he hits the right notes, and live he is a very very good singer, with a very strong voice, its just the style you dislike. which is too bad, i had to get used to it aswell, seen him live, he's awesome, this guy is pure talent,

[AllindieTV]

Saw him live at Pitchfork Music Festival and it was great! He's got like a folky voice that I love.

[carlcurry100]

me like?

[Krygeryo]

I can't sit still to this song. But perhaps it's the espresso I just had? anyway it's an awesome song

[5NumberProductions]

Thumbs of you think he's like a modern day bob dylan

[jjoorrddaann3]

2 people accidentaly clicked dislike and said Damn!

[melodoubt]

Great lyric great playing great artist ! stumbled upon a good write up here ;- (substitute the dots for ... 's) musiccourt dot word press dot com/2010/12/30/the-best-songs-­of-2010-1-king-of-spain-by-the­-tallest-man-on-earth/ which brought me to this upload...lucky me!

[imabeemotherfucker]

This song was written for Ashley Giles. The King of Spain.

[okiuma]

amazing! why have i not heard this before!!???? can someone recomend any of their favourite tallest man on earth sings pwwwwwease??

[3730v]

@okiuma burden of tomorrow.

[lorehal]

@okiuma Love is all

[Tangerz52]

@okiuma Where do my bluebirds fly

[Xerion1]

@okiuma Lions heart

[bartieboy93]

@okiuma the gardner...

lovely song with a nice story behind it

[burnthecommunists]

@okiuma love is all, the gardener, and pistol dreams

[darkmanZer0]

1 dislike? Someone has lost his way in life.

[PorroFirst]

Such a talented guy

[Se7enLeafClover]

why the fuck do i have to download adobe again...and why won't it work...fuck adobe for making it so fucking hard to watch this video

[akk4lifex2yo]

perfection in every way

[deen911]

Love it, I first thought it was Mumford...

[SuppaJurr]

Sounds like Mumford & The Sons.

[shannyK4]

@SuppaJurr Mumford & Sons*

[yellowtaipan]

This must be what they play on the escalator to heaven when I die . . .

[certifiedchillin420]

@yellowtaipan nope. britney spears, or so i'm told...

[TheSlendermanuk]

@certifiedchillin420 i flippin hope not haha.

[Fishdogpigsquirrel]

@yellowtaipan Me too. Though, I am probably going to hear Highway to Hell when my elevator snaps and falls right down.

[postyman86]

i'm in Spain right now travelling, been listening to this song too much. Valencia today, Barcelona tomorrow :)

[es2011es]

Let's all go be kings of Spain, mhmm. Such beautiful music. Especially meaningful given my Spanish heritage.

[Tsunaa27]

PdC '10 ^^

[asaltgun]

Lovely. Great Song.

[JB77015]

The Tallest Man on Earth is a great tip of the hat to Bob Dylan. Maybe even the Dylan of our generation, in a generation where Dylan would not be half as popular. He said that Dylan is his favorite artist, and greatest inspiration. I used to think that he somehow ripped off Bob Dylan or something, I was wrong. Thanks a lot to The Tallest Man On Earth and his friend, Bon Iver for being the most transcendental musical force in my life, just behind of course, Bob Dylan.

[baldassaredegenes]

sweet jesus how intense is that

[uberawesomealex]

what i love about this music is that if he had mentioned i am from barcelona there would automatically be a stupid beef about nothing

[Magdalen09]

I've got this playing on constant repeat now.

[flyingv873]

"His lyrics are rough and often ragged, more concerned with evoking aching emotions than with making explicit sense. But that coded aspect only makes him sound more urgent, as if he's trying to convince you of something he couldn't possibly put into words."- Pitchfork Media

This sums up his music well. Great stuff, thanks for the upload.

[Verazze]

@flyingv873 Its been a while since I've seen Pitchfork making sense.

[StaringatheSun764]

@Verazze so true. Pitchfork sucks. the majority of the time anyway.

[SaneLunacy]

@Verazze Pitchfork reviews are generally pretty accurate from what I read of their reviews.

[Verazze]

@SaneLunacy I find their reviews to be convoluted and tend to make no sense. But that's just me.

[555hugs]

@Verazze I have to agree. see: Kid A review. this is one of my favourites from the new one, along with love is all and the title track.

[jakeadamsonmusic]

@flyingv873 woow pitchfork comprehended something once

[SuperNotSerious]

@flyingv873 Interesting quote, but wrong song to post it on, cause' this one definitely makes sense.

[altaskier409]

this is why TTMOE is one of the best artists out there. just listen to that voice and you'll forget problems

[emmybomb]

the lyrics...im speechless

[walker1921]

beautiful.

Great spring/ summer tune!

[Xstatiq]

following on just where the last album left me - lovin it.

[NotYourAverageMoron]

Brilliant.

[ThisSentenceIsFalse]

Just heard this song on the NPR. MMMMMMM....

[katakotia]

Probably my favorite

Also, kurt, it might be because of label issues. I haven't checked into it for TTMOE but I know a lot of live videos means the official tracks are being removed for copyright.

[kurt23407]

thanks for the song upload... c'mon what up with all the live uploads... there nice but its too much

[midocrimsonfate]

What an amazing song

[fuzzydizzle]

love it