The original is a life-defining track for many people and Matt Johnson is a giant. The Manics are a great band and I guess they're just paying respect to one of their influences, so quit bitching people...
So funny watching the self-elected "protectors" of original versions spout their self important opinions lol
All music lives on through repetition and cover and variation and interpretation (oh, and the royalties to the original composer don't hurt either ! )
@rayclarke123 It is amusing how many people suddenly remembered that they like the the. For me The Manics are (and always will be) one of the most interesting and intelligent bands in the world.
@rayclarke123 I do understand that (why) you don´t like their version. I´m sorry but are you sure you are 54? To tell that someone should be lined up and shot instantly is idiotic.
One of my favourite songs ever, but I don't think the song suits his voice. It's a really introspective and comtemplative song and he sort of belts it out in his rock-y voice. yuk
Hey Japsey01, I think you could think this over a bit. Matt Johnson's doing most of the time his own songs. But when the time comes when someone's doing his songs in their own way. I should be glad that he would do more of his favourite artists. He made "Hanky Panky" in the 90's with Hank Williams' songs. No one's never complained how he did the country legends songs. Songs are made to be sung by other artists. There couldn't be better than MSP to do that song. I really like Matts version very
sure I am pleased that the MSP are potentially opening up new listeners to Matt Johnson considering he hasn't produced any new materials for over 10 years now...Hopefully new interest in his back cataologue could prompt him to realise that he's still relevant and has an audience ...Check out his website thethe.com that has recent radio recording made made him featuring old and new material
@japesy01 One of the things I appreciate about them is that they have introduced (not only) me to a number of excellent bands. ... We can only hope :). ... I have already visited his website :) but thank you :).
@aivilk I hate to burst your bubble, but i couldn't really care less for what Mr Johnson claims to like or dislike about this version. The fact is-without any disrespect to the manics-this is in no way comparable to the original(aside from it being the same song). The original like most of Mr johnson's music, is amazing and cannot be replicated by anyone. True; that is my opinion, but anyone with an ounce of taste will tell you the same
@zaskar14 don´t worry, you didn´t burst my bubble :p, but i´m sick of people who say that MJ would turn over in his grave if he heard manics´ version (he clearly wouldn´t). Of course their version is not comparable to Mr. Johnson´s, but you know what, i´m glad it exists. Tbh. i have never heard about the the before (don´t think they are well-known here) but now i´m interested in their music. And it´s absurd and snobbish to say that anyone with an ounce of taste would tell me the same (as you)
@aivilk Fair point(s).., I would urge you to check out "Soulmining" by the the. It's not to everyone's taste-a little too electro perhaps- but the lyrics are astounding. I apologize for sounding snobbish, you're right it really is absurd to say such a thing, but that manics record really does rub me up the wrong way. That is purely my taste/opinion however. Give "Giant", "soulmining" (soulmining) and "twilight of a champion"(Infected) a listen.
@zaskar14 Thank you and there is no need to apologise :). I ordered Soul mining yesterday :D. I´m not a fan of cover versions but sometimes they introduce you to a fabulous artist.
Matt's 3rd album "Mindbomb" is his best and perhaps the album of the late 80's with Johnny Marr making his first foray as a guest guitarist post Smiths
Very brave of the manics to do this cover version, as the original is such a classic, though all credit they do it well and put their own feel to it though in all honesty you can't beat The The original.
I quite like the Manics but I don't get this cover. It adds nothing to the original, which was supercharged with emotion and had fabulous accordion.
banapaulo 3 weeks ago
both the song and James's beard
martyfan11 2 months ago
love it
martyfan11 2 months ago
Sean looks so bored here.
PantheonLincoln 2 months ago
No emotion unlike the the why do a cover if your never going to better it utter shite.......
haps4 2 months ago
WOW... great rendition from a THE THE fan!
reezykeezy 2 months ago
James seems to have taken on some kind of Orson Welles greatness with that fabulous beard!!
CultureJunky 2 months ago 2
The original is a life-defining track for many people and Matt Johnson is a giant. The Manics are a great band and I guess they're just paying respect to one of their influences, so quit bitching people...
christos1973 3 months ago 5
So funny watching the self-elected "protectors" of original versions spout their self important opinions lol
All music lives on through repetition and cover and variation and interpretation (oh, and the royalties to the original composer don't hurt either ! )
Live with it you musical neanderthals :D
HardYards62 3 months ago
utterly bland and emotionless crap. Classc song ruined.
Derpdederpduuur 3 months ago
I grew up listening to the original version by The The, in 1983. What would Mr. Matt Johnson think about this respectable cover?
zorman743 3 months ago
Grim listening as usual with the manics.
fuckinellitsraymo 3 months ago
@fuckinellitsraymo "Grim listening as usual with the manics."
Wow, you really don't know what you're talking about do you?
deadpassive 2 months ago
Grim listening as usual with the manics.
fuckinellitsraymo 3 months ago
@rayclarke123 I love you too
aivilk 3 months ago 2
@rayclarke123 It is amusing how many people suddenly remembered that they like the the. For me The Manics are (and always will be) one of the most interesting and intelligent bands in the world.
aivilk 3 months ago 8
@aivilk AMEN
foly7huck 2 months ago
@rayclarke123 I do understand that (why) you don´t like their version. I´m sorry but are you sure you are 54? To tell that someone should be lined up and shot instantly is idiotic.
aivilk 3 months ago
sean suits the cajon
guywatson1 3 months ago
One of my favourite songs ever, but I don't think the song suits his voice. It's a really introspective and comtemplative song and he sort of belts it out in his rock-y voice. yuk
thelinkymouse 3 months ago
kinda killed it :(
liquidfxx 3 months ago
Beautiful cover, fantastic band. Manics forever!
Chords are: C / Am / D / F (barre)
harryotts1 3 months ago
@harryotts1 Awesome, thanks for the chords :)
backinburntcity 2 months ago
Matt, now it's time to bring out new material Come on!
jp00349 3 months ago
this is ok but the original rocks my respect to manics a dam hard song to sing it proves one thing the manics can sing well good accoustically
kgp4296 3 months ago
Nicky is always better when he keeps his mouth shut! Good bass. Love the original, about time Matt Johnson brought out some albums
louisfriendhastaste 4 months ago
lol james. no beard, no.
RTLDG 4 months ago
@RTLDG What! I think it's hot :)
maveybabyMD 4 months ago
What an improvement it makes when a bass player decides to give it a go. ;-)
gypsylurve 4 months ago
They missed it totally - never mind
fishbiscuit2000 4 months ago
excellent!
cbwebaddy 4 months ago
where is this from?
alittlehorse 4 months ago
@alittlehorse from the show called The Hour (STV)
aivilk 4 months ago
@aivilk thank you :)
alittlehorse 4 months ago
@alittlehorse no problem :)
aivilk 4 months ago
Hey Japsey01, I think you could think this over a bit. Matt Johnson's doing most of the time his own songs. But when the time comes when someone's doing his songs in their own way. I should be glad that he would do more of his favourite artists. He made "Hanky Panky" in the 90's with Hank Williams' songs. No one's never complained how he did the country legends songs. Songs are made to be sung by other artists. There couldn't be better than MSP to do that song. I really like Matts version very
sweetbirdoftruth 4 months ago
sure I am pleased that the MSP are potentially opening up new listeners to Matt Johnson considering he hasn't produced any new materials for over 10 years now...Hopefully new interest in his back cataologue could prompt him to realise that he's still relevant and has an audience ...Check out his website thethe.com that has recent radio recording made made him featuring old and new material
japesy01 4 months ago
@japesy01 One of the things I appreciate about them is that they have introduced (not only) me to a number of excellent bands. ... We can only hope :). ... I have already visited his website :) but thank you :).
aivilk 4 months ago
Ruined a great song
zaskar14 4 months ago
@zaskar14 that´s your opinion, Mr. Johnson likes their version
aivilk 4 months ago
@aivilk I hate to burst your bubble, but i couldn't really care less for what Mr Johnson claims to like or dislike about this version. The fact is-without any disrespect to the manics-this is in no way comparable to the original(aside from it being the same song). The original like most of Mr johnson's music, is amazing and cannot be replicated by anyone. True; that is my opinion, but anyone with an ounce of taste will tell you the same
zaskar14 4 months ago
@zaskar14 don´t worry, you didn´t burst my bubble :p, but i´m sick of people who say that MJ would turn over in his grave if he heard manics´ version (he clearly wouldn´t). Of course their version is not comparable to Mr. Johnson´s, but you know what, i´m glad it exists. Tbh. i have never heard about the the before (don´t think they are well-known here) but now i´m interested in their music. And it´s absurd and snobbish to say that anyone with an ounce of taste would tell me the same (as you)
aivilk 4 months ago
@aivilk Fair point(s).., I would urge you to check out "Soulmining" by the the. It's not to everyone's taste-a little too electro perhaps- but the lyrics are astounding. I apologize for sounding snobbish, you're right it really is absurd to say such a thing, but that manics record really does rub me up the wrong way. That is purely my taste/opinion however. Give "Giant", "soulmining" (soulmining) and "twilight of a champion"(Infected) a listen.
zaskar14 4 months ago
@zaskar14 Thank you and there is no need to apologise :). I ordered Soul mining yesterday :D. I´m not a fan of cover versions but sometimes they introduce you to a fabulous artist.
aivilk 4 months ago
@aivilk I would also urge you to look up "thisistheday", the the/matt johnson's web page and look up lyrics to "Heartland"
zaskar14 4 months ago
Matt's 3rd album "Mindbomb" is his best and perhaps the album of the late 80's with Johnny Marr making his first foray as a guest guitarist post Smiths
japesy01 4 months ago
Don't like this version at all, Matt's is far superior. Check out his stripped down version "This is the day" on the thethe.com website
japesy01 4 months ago
@japesy01 it should be, it´s his song :), but i like manics´ version too, i will surely check out that stripped down version :)
aivilk 4 months ago
youtube.com/watch?v=nonGWDxcJNA&feature=related
johnlucids 4 months ago
Very brave of the manics to do this cover version, as the original is such a classic, though all credit they do it well and put their own feel to it though in all honesty you can't beat The The original.
johnlucids 4 months ago
mmm
I don't like James in beard...
He looks like Santa Claus :(
but like this performance and love them and him even if he has beard :)
LadyMolok 4 months ago
Great performance, and wow James with a beard looks cool. Bring on the new compilation album and O2 gig! Love this band.
shitcasecinema 4 months ago
great acoustic as usual!
James looks more n more like Jean Reno with that facial growth hehe!
TheMoosetrap 4 months ago
This acoustic version is far superior to the studio recording.
BluesControl16 4 months ago
thank you for uploading!
James looks a bit wierd with that beard...
navit123 4 months ago
@navit123 my pleasure ;), yes. he does, to be honest i don't like it :(
aivilk 4 months ago
@aivilk I don't like the mustacheץ
navit123 4 months ago
@navit123 :) nor do I
aivilk 4 months ago
Thanks for sharing,wot tv show is it??
2010welshy 4 months ago
@2010welshy it's called The Hour
aivilk 4 months ago