I'm a big fan of DM and DG but I just wasn't`sure about hearing him sing this song until I heard it. I think his baritone voice is perfect and he's taken it real low and captured the original mood of the song perfectly with its tired desperation and emotionless tone. Dave's voice is just so commanding and imposing, it makes for powerful performance.
@xenbay gotta agree...heard alotta covers of this song over the years...while New Order capture the song beautifully in a musical sense they can't get the vocals without Ian...this guys almost nailed it.
Dear Chargermaniac: While I am happy for the video post (good quality for a bootleg) I cannot agree with your comment opinion. While David's voice is a fairly good match for the song DM plays it a little too fast (tempo), thus it ends up sounding a bit like a "happy" song, not really as the JD original. Still, I like it but I would have preferred to hear a slower "darker" version. Just me; and please, no war of words intended.
@NoTeaBaggers Understood - I appreciate a different perspective, you have an excellent point regarding the tempo. Never fear offering critique of good art!
@NoTeaBaggers Mate I recon you`re being way too diplomatic. I have the greatest respect for Dave Gahan and I think everyone`s got the right to cover a song any way they like. Just means that they love and respect the song. However......in my opinion, playing this song at a fast tempo shows absolutely no empathy for the emotion that is at the heart of the original.
@Mouldytone No empathy for the emotion of the original, you say? Just look at Dave during this performance. LOOK at him! No empathy or emotion? Umm, I don't think so!!
@Mouldytone Well, if you'd been a teenager growing up in Britain when the song was released, you might know that the flip side of the original single contained just such a version alongside the song "These Days". I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Gahan was (probably still is) a huge fan of Joy Division.
Having been a fan of Joy Division and 30 year fan of DM, I have to so this is movingly good, Dave honours this yet brings something to it. Wonderful tribute to Ian Curtis, Joy Division and the work Dave has done since turning his life around after his problems
I got chills when I heard the opening notes. Heard someone in the audience say, "no way." Dave does a good job with the vocals, and he seems quite respectful of the song's history and meaning. God bless Ian Curtis.
What a great!! cover of one of the best songs ever made. This is the first time I heard this version. Depeche Mode has made Ian very proud. I love both bands and too have Dave sing this wonderful tune, well............ it's magic. Thank-you for this post.
He's one of the few that actually has the deep baritone vocals to do this song justice... He and New Order should do a re-recording of this,or something live together
UNA DE LAS MÁS BELLAS CANCIONES DE LA HISTORIA!!..VIVAN LOS 80'S,THE CURE,SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES,JOY DIVISION,BAUHAUS Y POR SUPUESTO LOS DEPECHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very few people have a right to cover this song, David is easily one of them, and does so with the respect and decorum befitting the song. Wonderful video, thanks for sharing this.
@chargermaniac I know you are not being deathly serious but isn't the thing that can be so great about music is that it can be universally enjoyed, anyone and everyone should be able and have "the right" to cover it.
Even if its bloody Justin Bieber why should we stop him, its not tarnishing in any way Joy Divisions mark on history, right?
@corpsemunger Justin Bieber "does" Joy Division. Now that is something I want to see and hear. Strange but true, Bieber has talent and a voice. It's just a shame he's forced to use it to make Satan's Music.
@sgrfsh perhaps you are right - his voice is technically good, just horribly polished and 'breathy'. If her sorted himself out he could be really good!
@chargermaniac I think it's basically the same song, just with Dave on vocals – so, technically, it's not a good cover version. But I still live Dave's vocals :)
@MarFor69 of course credit to JD its an amazing song, so glad dave did it though this was an unexpected treat for me today. Loved DM for 30 years, but love JD and NO too
Been trawling through the various versions of this song on YouTube, and this has to be the best cover on here. Think the guy at 20 secs that says "no way" just about sums it up... really, really didn't expect his vocal to be so good. Just superb!
the worst fucking thing about live is that the people rape the recorded versions fucking cunts cant control thmselves uh but we cant blame them.. their seeing them and wetting their pussies no offense... i would also appreciate if this cover had a little more percussion and accoustic
WOW what a respect to Ian.
pin22pin 2 days ago
wow!
eloemasiema 3 days ago
anything gahan sings turns to gold
JennyAndTheStardust 4 days ago
Dave pulled that off brilliantly.
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MegaMikss 6 days ago
I love how greats like DG and Peter Murphy have kept Joy Division immortal, as they should be.
spyoung777 1 week ago
Great performance.. .DG rocks as always
danNYx86 1 week ago
Excellent version... feels at times like they are playing just a little too fast though. I liked DG's vocals.
vsander09 1 week ago
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The only singer capable of covering this song...
NinaGrunge90 1 week ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
and his voice is great and so sexy
betibup28 1 week ago 2
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his voice is the best to cover such song :)
awp2 2 weeks ago
Baritone, the voice of a god
Remington61189 2 weeks ago 15
Absolutely superb!
ZLUGGO 3 weeks ago
u2 couldnt pull it off. dave was decent
jorenteria 3 weeks ago
The best cover of this song I ever heard.
membear 3 weeks ago 2
Oh wow. That brought up a tear.
Anarchy2014 4 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
Omg!!! I am such a Joy Divison fan. I thought nobody could remake this song. Dave Gahan has the voice.
Evaztlb 4 weeks ago
Seems like everyone is covering this song
plezx29 1 month ago
This cover is so amazing, it blows me away every time I hear it.
xoxidisingangelx 1 month ago
This is great cover.
TheVenncat 1 month ago
omg, my man is singing love will tear us apart!!!! go dave baby! i love you!!!
TheNayNay826 1 month ago
This band is so fucking boring..
da324 1 month ago
I think he has what it takes to sing this special song...very good perfomance!!
venthesikimis 1 month ago
Very good, Dave!!!
CartoonsAndGameShows 1 month ago
fantastic
hoddlewaddle 1 month ago
What an awesome cover by him.
lisaleslie76 1 month ago 2
I'm a big fan of DM and DG but I just wasn't`sure about hearing him sing this song until I heard it. I think his baritone voice is perfect and he's taken it real low and captured the original mood of the song perfectly with its tired desperation and emotionless tone. Dave's voice is just so commanding and imposing, it makes for powerful performance.
xenbay 1 month ago 18
@xenbay gotta agree...heard alotta covers of this song over the years...while New Order capture the song beautifully in a musical sense they can't get the vocals without Ian...this guys almost nailed it.
cooloola62 3 weeks ago
Amazing.
clevohardcore 1 month ago
so f***** brilliant!!!
saldm21 1 month ago 2
covers do not get any better than this
2323chicubs 1 month ago
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covers do not get any better than this
2323chicubs 1 month ago
covers do not get any better than this
2323chicubs 1 month ago
@2323chicubs Couldn't agree more!
Corrupt5358 1 month ago
Excuse me please, while I shit me britches.
sugarpiemeowmix 1 month ago in playlist 8:32 B
oh shit, awesome!!!!
Pat1anab 1 month ago
Dear Chargermaniac: While I am happy for the video post (good quality for a bootleg) I cannot agree with your comment opinion. While David's voice is a fairly good match for the song DM plays it a little too fast (tempo), thus it ends up sounding a bit like a "happy" song, not really as the JD original. Still, I like it but I would have preferred to hear a slower "darker" version. Just me; and please, no war of words intended.
NoTeaBaggers 1 month ago
@NoTeaBaggers Understood - I appreciate a different perspective, you have an excellent point regarding the tempo. Never fear offering critique of good art!
chargermaniac 1 month ago
@NoTeaBaggers Mate I recon you`re being way too diplomatic. I have the greatest respect for Dave Gahan and I think everyone`s got the right to cover a song any way they like. Just means that they love and respect the song. However......in my opinion, playing this song at a fast tempo shows absolutely no empathy for the emotion that is at the heart of the original.
Mouldytone 1 month ago 2
@Mouldytone No empathy for the emotion of the original, you say? Just look at Dave during this performance. LOOK at him! No empathy or emotion? Umm, I don't think so!!
thaz1971 1 month ago
@Mouldytone Well, if you'd been a teenager growing up in Britain when the song was released, you might know that the flip side of the original single contained just such a version alongside the song "These Days". I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Gahan was (probably still is) a huge fan of Joy Division.
sgrfsh 3 weeks ago
HE NAILS THIS ......
4STONEROSES 1 month ago
! ! !
crnicuko 1 month ago
Having been a fan of Joy Division and 30 year fan of DM, I have to so this is movingly good, Dave honours this yet brings something to it. Wonderful tribute to Ian Curtis, Joy Division and the work Dave has done since turning his life around after his problems
XabiAlonsosCousin 1 month ago
It's not the cover, it's the spontaneity that gives this one such great dimension of a good reminder.
antunivanovic 1 month ago
No hay duda. Un cover dignisimo y emocionante para los amantes de DM y Joy Division
pabloserpico 1 month ago 3
I got chills when I heard the opening notes. Heard someone in the audience say, "no way." Dave does a good job with the vocals, and he seems quite respectful of the song's history and meaning. God bless Ian Curtis.
MileHighMark 1 month ago
I like the reaction from someone in the crowd..."No Way!!!" What a great surprise.
nickknox75 1 month ago
OMG his voice is so deep, strong and beautiful! love it! <3
playingtheangel23 1 month ago
nO WAY!! JAJAJA ESO MISMO PENSÉ!! WOW!
LIZSA190 1 month ago
brilliant dave well done !
mary65blondie 2 months ago
Very good!
Corrupt5358 2 months ago
OMG!!!!!Luv it!
MsDarkviolet 2 months ago
Great Song, great cover, great vocal. Welldone Dave.
ml2001 2 months ago
Pretty good. I was really to slate it aswell. Good vocal. Still hate JD covers thou!
clearviewmind 2 months ago
OK, his voice is incredible on this song. The Cure covered it too, and I think their cover is awful.
REMCUREBOY 2 months ago
This is an amazing cover! Dave Gahan is a legend! He almost busted the Ian Curtis "shadow boxing" dance!
reverendd 2 months ago
Great cover! Love it
purpleshoes71 2 months ago
great version
momoluke67 2 months ago
buenisimo,grande dave!!!!!
MrDiegote75 2 months ago
good singer. one of the best. especially since this song isn't that good (i think it's the vocal melody, it's catchy and the lyrics are good).
jaseins 2 months ago
What a great!! cover of one of the best songs ever made. This is the first time I heard this version. Depeche Mode has made Ian very proud. I love both bands and too have Dave sing this wonderful tune, well............ it's magic. Thank-you for this post.
lismclis51 2 months ago
OH MY GOD, HOW DID I MISS THIS?!?!?!?!?? NOOOOOOOOO
mulletinatransam 2 months ago
Mother or Christ! Amazing! :-)
AWESOME Dave!!
conger55555 2 months ago
He's one of the few that actually has the deep baritone vocals to do this song justice... He and New Order should do a re-recording of this,or something live together
alec9tap 2 months ago 2
Great job channeling Curtis....is it just me or is he aware of this camera? Watch again...
trkedik 2 months ago
OMG! I love this song and dave! this is so awesome!!
MilleniumOfSnow 2 months ago
fanatstic cover!!
DMmadness 2 months ago
The videographer said it best, "no way."
mrpicky510 2 months ago
nice one dave , respect form a jd fan
boardy777777 2 months ago
Finding this made my day. Love Dave and love Joy Division.
poptartmarbear 2 months ago
Que gran cover. Dave Gahan es uno de los mejores cantantes de la historia, no tengo duda alguna.
pabloserpico 2 months ago
my xmas dream was can see ian sing this one more time
josueadrap 2 months ago
UNA DE LAS MÁS BELLAS CANCIONES DE LA HISTORIA!!..VIVAN LOS 80'S,THE CURE,SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES,JOY DIVISION,BAUHAUS Y POR SUPUESTO LOS DEPECHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
malatesta2011 2 months ago
In this video he looks like fat. LOL!
(awesome cover, anyway!)
rwnshv 2 months ago
Bitchin'.
RespectThe80s 2 months ago
ian was a hero ,but dave singing that amazing
cezaryjerseybean 2 months ago
New Wave pr0n!!
francislalan 2 months ago
wtf!!!! dave singing a joy division song! this is like having 2 of the best women's features into one woman
vaadaenmacchi 2 months ago 19
holy shit this is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Tcc80s 2 months ago 2
Love dM, but crap that sucks.....
karlt10 2 months ago
Yeah dude - noway awesome
wtfkurtis 3 months ago
@changemaniac............totally agree. I love DM but always thought no one could do this song justice bar JD.......
c6alli 3 months ago
yeah
TheMiller09 3 months ago
Very few people have a right to cover this song, David is easily one of them, and does so with the respect and decorum befitting the song. Wonderful video, thanks for sharing this.
chargermaniac 3 months ago 57
@chargermaniac I know you are not being deathly serious but isn't the thing that can be so great about music is that it can be universally enjoyed, anyone and everyone should be able and have "the right" to cover it.
Even if its bloody Justin Bieber why should we stop him, its not tarnishing in any way Joy Divisions mark on history, right?
corpsemunger 1 month ago
@corpsemunger Justin Bieber "does" Joy Division. Now that is something I want to see and hear. Strange but true, Bieber has talent and a voice. It's just a shame he's forced to use it to make Satan's Music.
sgrfsh 3 weeks ago
@sgrfsh perhaps you are right - his voice is technically good, just horribly polished and 'breathy'. If her sorted himself out he could be really good!
corpsemunger 3 weeks ago
@chargermaniac I think it's basically the same song, just with Dave on vocals – so, technically, it's not a good cover version. But I still live Dave's vocals :)
se1shun 1 month ago
@chargermaniac Agreed. He brings his voice in deep and gravely. Great cover
MrPaulware 1 month ago 3
amazing song and amazing man <3
Mmmalene73 3 months ago
12 dislikes no taste in music this man is brilliant
shinnymatz 3 months ago
amazing, his voice and the energy of his song, just pure bliss
Modesprit 3 months ago
He did it pretty cool :)
BitcHYTalk 3 months ago
I love Depeche Mode and I love D.Gahan [and I am not gey ]
Kann ich nur bestätigen ... ein ganz großer Musiker!
Danke ;)
MrChuckNorris007 3 months ago
I love Depeche Mode and I love D.Gahan [and I am not gey ] since I bought album ,,101'' on cassette in 1988 amazing project ever
TyPsitoTy 3 months ago
"Nice... NO WAY!" Love this guy! :D
SuperElo2008 3 months ago 3
Magnificent...love Dave
marqizaa 3 months ago
Hooray! a cover that actually understands the mood of the song and how it should be sung.
Excellent.
porty500 3 months ago
AWESOME cover
gavda 3 months ago
Super cover of joy devision top song
FUBU19845 3 months ago
JOY MODE!
AWESOME!
ronnycnc 3 months ago
NOW THAT'S A COVER!!!!!!!!!!!
cowle70 3 months ago
Best version of this song yet. Dave's baritone vocals are perfect for this song. I think the Joy Division would have approved.
booler79 3 months ago
@booler79 Do you think New Order would also approve? Oh... they split up! Dangit!
sgrfsh 3 weeks ago
TE AMO DAVE
mrricardosultan 3 months ago
i dont know him but TRUE BEST SONG :)
yacinechergui 3 months ago
Sorprendente.
JeshuaAHE 3 months ago
Ha, Ha !!
Na , Dave bisschen Bauch bekommen . kommst aber nie an das Original ran .
AlexundSvenia11 4 months ago
Dave hat einfach eine Hammerstimme.
mrssiggi78 4 months ago
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ADI101POLAND 4 months ago
hate the brainless girl screaming choir in the background
Tigerbarsch 4 months ago 2
grandioso!!..como él solo sabe hacerlo!!
delicande 4 months ago
Nice !!!!!!!!
65NIXON 4 months ago
Great vid, AWESOME cover.
Daves vocals sound so pure, with great band backing.
Superb cover version.
Different enough, faithful enough .
magyarmiller 4 months ago in playlist magyarmiller's favourites 14
Thank you so much for this video. Very nice!!
irida74 4 months ago
great very great , Ian should be honoured by this version
skoyz42 4 months ago 2
greatcover, but please cover the tats nextime.
dustyrustee 4 months ago
sooooooooooo great :) saw depeche mode live 20yrs ago - still looooooove them!!
lanerlily 4 months ago
TE AMO DAVE
mrricardosultan 4 months ago
@metalmania68 you're damn right!
LadyMoonwitch 4 months ago
dave: I can't hear nothing
me: cuz you're sexy
natalieanne101 4 months ago
LIKE-BILL MURRAY...
AlashBatyr 4 months ago
so GEIL...HAMMER :-) i love him since i'm 15.....25 years ago ;-)
TheCraehe 4 months ago
@fphernandez87 - Yes!
@isztwanszabu - Yes, exactly right.
I used to think this was the greatest love song of all time. Now I know it is.
shellroom 4 months ago
Was anyone else waiting for Dave to start dancing like Ian Curtis?
fphernandez87 4 months ago 3
I love it!
suzy660401 4 months ago
One of my 2 idols singing one of my other idols songs, think I just weed a little bit...
jonafone 4 months ago 2
awesome!
TheDa0761 4 months ago
man i love de mode but please dont ruin ian curtis love will tear us apart ?its wrong sorry
richiescaff 4 months ago
He looks like he wanted to move his arms like Ian´s
Andres21479 4 months ago 4
wow
flambayed 4 months ago
I want to see him do some Roxy Music songs next, lol.
furiousfingers27 4 months ago
Oh, awesome! DM covering JD! Must've been awesome live.
ClandestineOstrich 4 months ago 2
Dave it's Dave.. thats all
ashmodeuss 5 months ago
I love DM, but give credit to Joy Division a.k.a New Order.
MarFor69 5 months ago
@MarFor69 of course credit to JD its an amazing song, so glad dave did it though this was an unexpected treat for me today. Loved DM for 30 years, but love JD and NO too
XabiAlonsosCousin 4 months ago
@XabiAlonsosCousin I have to say, David did an amazing cover. Best I've heard yet.
MarFor69 4 months ago 3
Que buen cover... te amo Dave !!
Koreanlemon1 5 months ago
Love Dave
BriSa26437 5 months ago
This song was written for Dave :)
FilipzLubovne 5 months ago
a legend covering a legend. amazing stuff. just wish it was more industrial and darker. great stuff though
goobertay 5 months ago
@goobertay yeah they probably never met either
emile235 5 months ago
Awesome! Love the song already and Dave made it great still. Awesome cover!!
DunedanRanger 5 months ago
Excellent cover of a great song
79DaveGahan 5 months ago
Gooood!!!
emiorqui220 5 months ago
Depeche Mode, Joy Division, The Cure & Bauhaus ♥
metalmania68 5 months ago 62
@metalmania68 yes!
2masdos3 3 months ago
@metalmania68 best comment on youtube, mate.
nazisucksass 3 months ago
@metalmania68 all these bands you mention would not exist without joy division...not even nick cave....
johnm8h 3 months ago
@metalmania68
Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber
M0SSl 2 months ago
cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool !
MONKEYMAGIC7 5 months ago
so much better than Bono's crap effort
lemsta007 5 months ago 4
@lemsta007 Bono´s a clown :-)
jakubpetricek 4 months ago
He can make a lot of cash if he will sing someone tracks.
kotov12345 5 months ago
@kotov12345 He's a millionaire. I dont think he needs to do anything to make money anymore
unsound64 5 months ago
OMG! FAW.SONG AND SINGER!!!!! O.BOZE..:)))
monikarify 5 months ago
OMG.FAV.SONG AND SINGER! o.O..o,Boze ..!!
monikarify 5 months ago 2
Been trawling through the various versions of this song on YouTube, and this has to be the best cover on here. Think the guy at 20 secs that says "no way" just about sums it up... really, really didn't expect his vocal to be so good. Just superb!
iansmithphotos 5 months ago 3
there is not such tune,it s a fortune Ian (i make mystake) is dead!
niklautliev 6 months ago
the worst fucking thing about live is that the people rape the recorded versions fucking cunts cant control thmselves uh but we cant blame them.. their seeing them and wetting their pussies no offense... i would also appreciate if this cover had a little more percussion and accoustic
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newconcnewconc 6 months ago
Amazing Performance ! Expensive show, worth every penny !
KittyLovingBartender 6 months ago
my favorite band...one of my favite song..for love we've lost.
FC571 6 months ago
SO VERY PERFECTLY NICE!
linagguz 6 months ago
I´ve always wish see this perfect, beautiful, gorgeous man, singing my favorite song of all times, that was just PERFECT !!!!!!
10anagir 6 months ago
Very good.
sidelvan1 6 months ago
i wonder if we are related some how lol
jadenicolegahan 6 months ago
very cool.Ian vs dave
TheZizizz 6 months ago
very cool.
TheZizizz 6 months ago
Gänsehaut Pur .... Danke für den Upload !!!!!! Ian & Dave 4 ever !!!!
ost72 7 months ago
New band depeche division!
coro71 7 months ago 3
looks like joy division got depeched...
u2chiris 7 months ago 2
OMG ,,,OMG I am speechless ....sigh!!!
TheBacon35 7 months ago
That was pretty cool
ninelivecat 7 months ago