Everything But The Girl, in the moments before they went all drum 'n' bass, did a terrific version of this song. I think, if memory serves, it's on the same CD single as their version of "The Only Living Boy In New York".
@clarkyboy67 I didn't read your original comment because I don't give a shit what you have to say. And it's really annoying reading comments in which the person has no since of grammar and uses NO punctuation other than commas.
@clarkyboy67 I have neither the time nor the desire to check if someone's account is active or not. What difference does it make anyway? You read it, didn't you?
I love this song, both versions, Im a great fan of Weller, ( as said in my old account BRR comment), but I too, have never understood why the lyrics were changed, its a song of sadness, someone leaving,i think Weller always makes covers his own, I love Studio 150,Early Morning Rain is a great take by Weller, as for Neil Young, there was a great version of Birds, on utube, but its been removed.
As I heard the Weller version first its the version I connect with most, the studio version is glorious. I have tried but just cant connect with the Neil Young original and I dare say it is vice versa for Neil Young fans. I have no probs with that, each to their own. Cant see the point in nit picking with the lyrics ...
Wow. I see comments about covers being better than the original on youtube all the time. In my opinion, it's not possible to perform a song better than the person who invented it. plus, this one is utterly ridiculous. I respect Mr. Weller and he's done great things in rock, but he doesn't even have the lyrics right. Why would a metaphorical bird be flying BESIDE one they've just left? This is actually awful the more it goes on. Whoever said this was better should evaluate their taste in music.
like weller also but some people may be what you call technically better singers than neil they dont capture the emotion of the tune the way neil does but good job!
In young's original there's a sadness and hurt that is felt in the singing style. In this cover (and I like Paul Weller) the Bluesy mode loses the depth. In Blues there is a sadness that the singer is overcoming though the song. In Young's version, there is a subtle hopelessness that is painful, yet beautiful.
this is a wonderful song, and the lyrics are beautiful..i love both versions, Neil Young sings it, with ease, but i think Weller gives it that soulful edge, as he does with most covers.., its a very moving performance, and this just left me .with a tear in my eye...!!!! .. I could listen to Weller for hours...
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@BlondeRocknRoll "Soulful edge"?? Are you serious? This dude's just pretending to sing someone else's song with soul. You want to see this song done with REAL soul watch Neil Young perform it. Based on your comment, I think your username was aptly chosen.
i dont think he has . pretty soulful and moving version i think. its a very hard song i would say to mess up ...testament to the power of Neil youngs composition, a pure beautiful song full of earthly and spiritual love.
Everything But The Girl, in the moments before they went all drum 'n' bass, did a terrific version of this song. I think, if memory serves, it's on the same CD single as their version of "The Only Living Boy In New York".
WasTheBun 5 months ago
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@clarkyboy67 And I didn't care if the user was still active or not because I wrote my comment for any fan of this atrocious cover.
MumbleSlam 6 months ago
@clarkyboy67 I didn't read your original comment because I don't give a shit what you have to say. And it's really annoying reading comments in which the person has no since of grammar and uses NO punctuation other than commas.
MumbleSlam 6 months ago
@clarkyboy67 I have neither the time nor the desire to check if someone's account is active or not. What difference does it make anyway? You read it, didn't you?
MumbleSlam 6 months ago
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MumbleSlam 6 months ago
I love this song, both versions, Im a great fan of Weller, ( as said in my old account BRR comment), but I too, have never understood why the lyrics were changed, its a song of sadness, someone leaving,i think Weller always makes covers his own, I love Studio 150,Early Morning Rain is a great take by Weller, as for Neil Young, there was a great version of Birds, on utube, but its been removed.
anortherngirl77 9 months ago 4
As I heard the Weller version first its the version I connect with most, the studio version is glorious. I have tried but just cant connect with the Neil Young original and I dare say it is vice versa for Neil Young fans. I have no probs with that, each to their own. Cant see the point in nit picking with the lyrics ...
PrettyGreen1970 10 months ago
I agree, 'fly away beside you', makes no sense at all. Can't beat the original.
higgsduff 10 months ago
Wow. I see comments about covers being better than the original on youtube all the time. In my opinion, it's not possible to perform a song better than the person who invented it. plus, this one is utterly ridiculous. I respect Mr. Weller and he's done great things in rock, but he doesn't even have the lyrics right. Why would a metaphorical bird be flying BESIDE one they've just left? This is actually awful the more it goes on. Whoever said this was better should evaluate their taste in music.
Lambstryker 11 months ago
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Lambstryker 11 months ago
like weller also but some people may be what you call technically better singers than neil they dont capture the emotion of the tune the way neil does but good job!
benyblanco1 1 year ago
In young's original there's a sadness and hurt that is felt in the singing style. In this cover (and I like Paul Weller) the Bluesy mode loses the depth. In Blues there is a sadness that the singer is overcoming though the song. In Young's version, there is a subtle hopelessness that is painful, yet beautiful.
ArrowOdd 1 year ago
this is a wonderful song, and the lyrics are beautiful..i love both versions, Neil Young sings it, with ease, but i think Weller gives it that soulful edge, as he does with most covers.., its a very moving performance, and this just left me .with a tear in my eye...!!!! .. I could listen to Weller for hours...
BlondeRocknRoll 1 year ago 9
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@BlondeRocknRoll "Soulful edge"?? Are you serious? This dude's just pretending to sing someone else's song with soul. You want to see this song done with REAL soul watch Neil Young perform it. Based on your comment, I think your username was aptly chosen.
MumbleSlam 8 months ago
ouch
TheRealCatnut 1 year ago
Blue eyed soul!
originalspykid69 1 year ago
amazing! paul never does a bad cover.
annastereophonics 1 year ago
Neil's original is way, way, way better.
lundehund44 1 year ago
i dont think he has . pretty soulful and moving version i think. its a very hard song i would say to mess up ...testament to the power of Neil youngs composition, a pure beautiful song full of earthly and spiritual love.
citta144 1 year ago
Amazing. I've always held Neil Young as one of my favorite songwriters whose songs ALWAYS sound better when done by someone else.
Case and point. Weller blows this one out of the water with ease and grace.
braddyboy82 1 year ago
love this song Weller at his best
anker1968 2 years ago
One of Paul's most emotional vocal performances, this just tears me up. Brilliant.
mifune141 2 years ago