not bad, but it doesn't hit me in my heart like Smokey's voice does. this is more "doo-woppy" and i prefer the motown sound of the original, personally.
the British invasion was all about putting a white face on black music and selling back to America, where black artists were still not breaking through to main stream love the Beatles love love Motown
Calling The Beatles pop is a disservice to them. They could do anything. Lennon had the best rock voice of all time -- it could be so acid and edgy and hard when he wanted it to be. They were basically ridiculously perfect and I'm not sure they were human. The balance, the yin and yang, was all too perfect.
Don't you hate it when theirs some witty remark about how shitty the people who disliked this video is and you look at the dislike bar and there's even more people who disliked the video than before! 14 dislikes for me
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This is a pop-travestry! No way on earth Smokey ever said they did it better. It's not that they can't sing well, it's that there is not an ounce of passion or soul in this, it's POP music. The Beatles wrote some of the greates songs ever, and almost all of them are better when sung by someone else.
@Rayvyn007 It's not a bad cover, considering they didn't change anything musically. I agree the original Smokey Robinson version is the best, but The Beatles' version is also great.
Rubbish. No way could Smokey have ever have said this as it is blatantly untrue and I actually challenge you to come up with the interview itself. This is simply an unfortunate example of a common practice in the 1960's where white bands would record their versions of songs by black artists and in many cases go on to have hits as white radio stations were more inclined to play songs by white artists than blacks which is why the awful Cilla Black and Lulu came to to prominence.
@Paulie2906 I love Smokey Robinson, but the instrumentation, vocals, and performance, especially by Lennon, were superior to the original. It's not a matter of race, it's about understanding what a song is about, and performing it justly, it just so happened that they did a better rendition, to my ears, of the song than the Miracles did.
That's not the case at all. The Impressions release was a major hit, the Beatles never released this as a single. It was recorded out of pure respect for Smokey Robinson. The Beatles gave Smokey 'big ups' repeatedy and it helped his career tremendously early on. Later, Harrison wrote two - two! - songs in honor of Smokey Robinson in consecutive albums in the mid-70s, 'Pure Smokey' and 'Ooh Baby You Know I Love You.'
@viktorsage Steve Marriott was a really great singer and sure the small faces cover of this smokey classic was more adventurous but nobody tops the Beatles.
@zoestone17 A wee bit judgemental aren't we? We just celebrated 8 years on thursday. We danced to the song because of the sentimental meaning it held for us and the story with it....and less about the lyrics. But thanks for your 'concern.'
If I really had to choise my fav Beatles song, I'd had to say; "Happiness is a warm gun"!! Amazing song, but all Beatles songs are amazing, damn I love and miss those guys!<3
This version is way better, however Smokey Robinson's version has more soul. It's more 50s kinda. I <3 John's voice :) Every remake that the Beatles recorded is always better, in my opinion. :P
Ohhh I hate it when I'm asked to choose my favourite Beatles song. This is my favourite cover along with Twist and Shout but my favourite song changes weekly. Well....this week my favourite Beatles songs are probably You've Got To Hide Your Love Away and I love I've Just Seen A Face.
@sym8387 because they are showing their respect for the musicians, and the kind of music that the beatles liked was black and motown, and anyway this IS the beatles, so they could write songs on their own.
@sym8387 ''how come white pips cant make they own songs, always gotta copy black music?''. Ignorant, racist comment to begin with, but many more black artists have covered songs written by this band then the reverse. What a stupid fucking comment.
Are you guys serious about say'n that this version is better than Smokey Robinsons? WTF are you Beatles fans are smoke'n , snort'n, shoot'n, or something....John Lennon ashes or what? I say this cover is acceptable, but there is no way in hell that this version can even touch what Smokey laid down. Let's be real now....don't get upset. Some songs you just can't improve or make better, & this is one of them. The Beatles couldn't & no one else can either! Just the way it is.
@macreal65 i love the beatles. honestly, im just excited they did a cover. :) i LOVE smokey robinson. absolutely fantastic! i love listening to him...but "John Lennon ashes"? :/ really? >.> kinda rude. just saying.
@darkschoolgurl Awwwww sorry. I shouldn't poke fun of the man that almost could walk on water. Well if Jesus is fair game to John....John is fair game to me. Relax, it's not if you meet him. & no I'm not Jesus freak.
I DON'T GET IT! Is it You or You've!? It's listed as You but they're saying You've.
pikmin1318 5 days ago
@pikmin1318 doesn't really sound like you don't get it.
samanchaelizabeth 3 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
not bad, but it doesn't hit me in my heart like Smokey's voice does. this is more "doo-woppy" and i prefer the motown sound of the original, personally.
ninjakitty21 6 days ago
smokey & the miracles will always have the best version
ethayer594 1 week ago
One of the greatest songs ever written.
choad1976 2 weeks ago
so so so poo compared to smokey sorry dislike
lorekinyin 2 weeks ago
Apple or Parlophone?
Danbus10 3 weeks ago
the British invasion was all about putting a white face on black music and selling back to America, where black artists were still not breaking through to main stream love the Beatles love love Motown
RAMSEY1987 1 month ago
This really sounds like shit compared to Small Faces version, check it out
PrimalStones 1 month ago
@PrimalStones You wouldn t know a good rendition if it bit you in the ass....
xBeatlesfanaticx1 1 month ago
@xBeatlesfanaticx1 Arse*. Beatles do amazing covers but this isn't one of them, Not a lot of soul
PrimalStones 1 month ago
@PrimalStones fuckyou asshole
MrBleezter 1 month ago
They're so cool.
Yassy89 1 month ago
come on people the Beatles were something else you can not deny that even if you don't like them :)
MrSeagull111 1 month ago 2
It was perfect!!!
nandinha1206 1 month ago
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Argh! I love this song so much! Come over to my channel if you want and check out my cover, it's a little different though :)
isabellawithbells 1 month ago
the best version ever by the worlds number one group,they will never be beaten.rot in hell chapman.
paulallen34 2 months ago
OH YA I GOT A GHETTO HOE THAT IS DIS SONG..S O N IA..BITCH
YEAH DIS ONES FA SONIA....GHETTO HOE...
eddiewilson11 2 months ago 2
@eddiewilson11
hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!
codskweller 1 month ago
I'd kill to hold them, or just even talk to them
iwuvjimsturgess 2 months ago
Slowly and beautiful melody, I like it.
isimuraable 2 months ago 2
15 people don't have hands or feelings!
kimmykimmy713 2 months ago 6
This song really got a hold on me.
redrizzyrockz 2 months ago 8
Fabulous!
RainbowElfenstone 2 months ago 2
fuck you
15gian15 2 months ago
14 people are entitled to their opinion.
FarmerHeard 2 months ago
@FarmerHeard and those 14 suck the big one./
cadebra1961 1 month ago
Lennon's voice really is incredible here.
DoubleOhDonut 3 months ago 15
MERAVIGLIOSA
theFLIGHT84 3 months ago
Calling The Beatles pop is a disservice to them. They could do anything. Lennon had the best rock voice of all time -- it could be so acid and edgy and hard when he wanted it to be. They were basically ridiculously perfect and I'm not sure they were human. The balance, the yin and yang, was all too perfect.
superman11978 3 months ago 4
@superman11978 Not only John's voice, Paul also can sing very softly, but also, try listening to 'Helter Skelter' of "Why Don't We Do it in The Road"
They're both amazing with their rock voice
jaSama02 3 months ago
@superman11978 Couldn't agree more with you :).
One of the bets covers they did, BTW. I'd say along with Long Tall Sally.
Crisstti 4 weeks ago
Really gotta hold on me Baby i love u!
TheFungirl27 3 months ago
14 people never got a hold on them..
TheTonesterr 3 months ago 2
Don't you hate it when theirs some witty remark about how shitty the people who disliked this video is and you look at the dislike bar and there's even more people who disliked the video than before! 14 dislikes for me
ElementAndrew99 3 months ago 3
Hold me
AlineFrsA 3 months ago
when i listen to this i imagine a couple dancing slow, listening to their heart beats and kiss in the middle of the song
cypresswillow2591 3 months ago
In my opinion, this is the best song The Beatles have covered!
MsYouKnowBetter 3 months ago in playlist John Lennon/ The Beatles 2 4
Que buen tema ♥
stephyubitza 3 months ago
Hermosa!
Gredya 3 months ago
The Beatles have their own uniqueness regardless of the song. I'd be the first one to buy a home coming ticket :-)
feebreez 3 months ago
Thumbs up if you really want to hold The Beatles.
GarretSlarrity 3 months ago 5
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This is a pop-travestry! No way on earth Smokey ever said they did it better. It's not that they can't sing well, it's that there is not an ounce of passion or soul in this, it's POP music. The Beatles wrote some of the greates songs ever, and almost all of them are better when sung by someone else.
calwaite 3 months ago
@calwaite Rubbish.
PrettiestDogEver 3 months ago
Que bueno escuchar esta musica desde mi nacimiento y hasta el final.
papatierno 3 months ago
Both versions were good Smoky admired the Beatles for stating openly they admired R+B artists.
2011lamb 3 months ago 3
que música linda. ^-^
Juuxr 4 months ago
lovely
kingzed101 4 months ago
Smokey is better
belowroller 4 months ago
The Beatles really got a hold on me.
mylittlemusicmachine 4 months ago 6
yuoiii
w1assor 4 months ago
Thank you my friend for upload this beaautiful song
w1assor 4 months ago
i was a screaming teenager here! yeah
csgoldengirl1 4 months ago
Eleven people do not have hands
zechariahisalive 5 months ago 75
@zechariahisalive HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA XD
rene10674 5 months ago
@rene10674 LOOK AND LISTEN - IN YOUTUBE
OGHI -------- GATA
Daytripperify 5 months ago
@zechariahisalive Then how did they dislike the video?
GarretSlarrity 4 months ago 5
@GarretSlarrity with their heads, but was inadvertently that they dislike that, how did you think that there're 12 dislikes?
gabrielfranss 4 months ago
@gabrielfranss I probably have an answer to your question, but I do not know what "inadvertently" means....... I gotta work on vocabulary........
GarretSlarrity 4 months ago
@GarretSlarrity it means "by accident", yeah, i think that i need to do it, because i'm brazilian and my vocabulary is better than yours?
gabrielfranss 4 months ago
@gabrielfranss Then yes, they did inadvertently dislike the video. I also honor your understanding of the English language.
GarretSlarrity 4 months ago
I like the original better
skullio1 5 months ago
Love it!
sowinski4 5 months ago
Wow John has never sounded better...
baquitania 5 months ago 7
Woww I forgot how much I loved this song <3
AriesGoddess93 5 months ago
I could sing this whole song back to them.
raintalonwindclan 5 months ago
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One of the worst covers of a Motown song I've ever heard. The Beatles butchered this one. Nobody can sing it like Smokey and the Miracles.
Rayvyn007 5 months ago
@Rayvyn007 It's not a bad cover, considering they didn't change anything musically. I agree the original Smokey Robinson version is the best, but The Beatles' version is also great.
pearlvana05 5 months ago
@pearlvana05 I recall an interview where Smokey said the Beatles did it better. I like both versions personally.
Spaced92 5 months ago 38
@Spaced92 Yeah, I like both also. Just sit back and enjoy.
pearlvana05 5 months ago
@Spaced92
Rubbish. No way could Smokey have ever have said this as it is blatantly untrue and I actually challenge you to come up with the interview itself. This is simply an unfortunate example of a common practice in the 1960's where white bands would record their versions of songs by black artists and in many cases go on to have hits as white radio stations were more inclined to play songs by white artists than blacks which is why the awful Cilla Black and Lulu came to to prominence.
Paulie2906 3 months ago
@Paulie2906 I love Smokey Robinson, but the instrumentation, vocals, and performance, especially by Lennon, were superior to the original. It's not a matter of race, it's about understanding what a song is about, and performing it justly, it just so happened that they did a better rendition, to my ears, of the song than the Miracles did.
Eduardo10390 3 months ago
@Paulie2906
That's not the case at all. The Impressions release was a major hit, the Beatles never released this as a single. It was recorded out of pure respect for Smokey Robinson. The Beatles gave Smokey 'big ups' repeatedy and it helped his career tremendously early on. Later, Harrison wrote two - two! - songs in honor of Smokey Robinson in consecutive albums in the mid-70s, 'Pure Smokey' and 'Ooh Baby You Know I Love You.'
subg88 3 months ago
@Spaced92 nothing beats the original .
BarrioPunkRock 3 months ago
@mrsteezyider WTF
princes101100 5 months ago
@TheBeatles78dinos OMG i have da same book!!!!! I culdnt stop readin ut 4 like a while month lmao :S
princes101100 5 months ago
Paul shot Lennon.
mrsteezyrider 5 months ago
Theres a Beatles song for every situation. This one fits mine perfectly. Like seriously. It's not even funny!
coalb389 6 months ago 2
@coalb389 i feel u
6419pedro 5 months ago
Amo esta canción <3
srtanayazi 6 months ago
smokie sings better than John does, but so what
scm8487 6 months ago
@scm8487 Shut up and enjoy the music asshole
predatormau 5 months ago
nice cover
alexrod830515 6 months ago
¡¡fantástico!!
marioluis2008 6 months ago
all day... all night... THE BEATLES!
Tashantea 6 months ago
one of the Beatles Best Tracks.....Period
demonsbutterfly 6 months ago
Ekdhay Vuhuyoh Adasaytah Ohsaked Ahahdma Ushayne Tuvuoh Shneshad Ohlasalima.
Hasaaan Chop!
WhiteBreadRedNeck 6 months ago
how did i not know the beatles covered this?!!!!!
sakewon 6 months ago
@sakewon I had no idea until I got this book yesterday, a "special Rolling Stones edition: The Beatles an album-by-album guide". :D
TheBeatles78dinos 6 months ago
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raprap109 6 months ago
how can ANYONE dream they can cover smokey,thats just crazyness i didn't know thay did acid this far back; just kidding this IS great
but johnny rivers doing tracks of my tears WHY?
roman14032 6 months ago
1:14 johns voice is PERFECTION.
amyrosefan926 6 months ago
Michael Jackson Version is really better => youtube.com/watch?v=5Q3qdYd3zIw
GoToHellSillyGuy 6 months ago
i like the she & him version :)
461steph 6 months ago
Both versions of the song kick ass. Just saying.
Piecesof8 7 months ago
this is way better than smokey robinson. just saying.
Missmysterio123 7 months ago
No offense, but Smokey Robinson & The Miracles version was better. Just saying.
Icejunkie91 7 months ago
Hold me!!! Please... Hold me!!! Squeeze...
ladykatemacca 7 months ago
girl, with you smile, with your way, with your care, you really got hold on me¡¡
raulamx 7 months ago
theres to many to choose which one is my fav i love them all.
great cover of a smokey robinson song with johns voice! :) goosebumps anyone?
drcannabis 7 months ago
7 people can suck my balls
CTCRStudios 7 months ago 4
My favorite Beatles songs (original) - I will, PS I love you. Favorite cover = boys
3rittni 7 months ago
I think the Beatles put more soul into the song than Smokey did, Smokey just sang it, no emotion put into it. JMHO
babygore0599 7 months ago
These are my favorites. (Most of my favorites are George completely solo so I'll just drop those for now.)
1. Old Brown Shoe
2. Long Long Long
3. Got to Get you Into my Life
4. Hold Me Tight
5. Run For Your Life
sallyragdoll13 7 months ago
Who wrote this song? Or is it a folk tune?
cloclocupcake7 7 months ago
@cloclocupcake7 smokey robinson and the miracles
vdvenganzavictor 7 months ago
small faces were better
viktorsage 7 months ago
@viktorsage Steve Marriott was a really great singer and sure the small faces cover of this smokey classic was more adventurous but nobody tops the Beatles.
TheMod66 7 months ago
If he likes this as his wedding song, that's fine. No worse than Joe Jonas having, "The Way You Make Me Feel" as his wedding song.
babygore0599 7 months ago
HELP.
ALLCAPSfan98726 7 months ago
I loves this <3
mizzleahherridge 8 months ago
I like the smokey robinson version better. nonetheless they are both great
electronicmedium 8 months ago
I always feel like he says ¨ I want a spliff Now ¨ instead of split .. hahaha ((spliff=joint))
shadowsboico 8 months ago
@zoestone17 A wee bit judgemental aren't we? We just celebrated 8 years on thursday. We danced to the song because of the sentimental meaning it held for us and the story with it....and less about the lyrics. But thanks for your 'concern.'
lexjude 8 months ago
"Hold Me Tight" is my fave.
Pumarisi124 8 months ago
This song was my wedding song :) love it!
lexjude 8 months ago
@lexjude this is a song about a tragically unhealthy relationship,why on earth would you dance to it at your wedding?
zoestone17 8 months ago
x_x dead. This... is... INCREDIBLE!!!!! Beatles, ftw.
MorganDellinger 8 months ago
If I really had to choise my fav Beatles song, I'd had to say; "Happiness is a warm gun"!! Amazing song, but all Beatles songs are amazing, damn I love and miss those guys!<3
musicbabyable 8 months ago
@musicbabyable That's my favorite too! I really love Sexy Sadie too, though.
ragtimegals 8 months ago
Favourite Beatles song? There's a place.
breakthroughbillie 8 months ago
This version is way better, however Smokey Robinson's version has more soul. It's more 50s kinda. I <3 John's voice :) Every remake that the Beatles recorded is always better, in my opinion. :P
UltimateBeatlesFan13 8 months ago
And John Lennon said he didn't have a good voice? I beg to differ! This is incredible!!!
polishgrl87 8 months ago
Breaks my heart that the Beatles have been defiled
waikoloa911 9 months ago
Sounds good. But the original has more soul.
ACX352395 9 months ago
This song dont have a hold on 2 idiotic justin bieber fans. Anyway i love the beatles!
TheLaughingGamer 9 months ago
My taste in music differs from day to day, but right now it'll be like this:
1 Rock and Roll Music
2 I Will
3 Here There Everywhere
4 Back in the USSR
5 Eight days a Week
MegaWawawiwa 9 months ago
A couple of days ago I picked Hey Jude. Today I will pick Strawberry Fields Forever.
HeartoftheDragonColo 9 months ago
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmore Beatles oh yes
jayne1969able 10 months ago
1:16 this part makes my knees tremble. Oh, John ...
ZZqezza 10 months ago 8
Ohhh I hate it when I'm asked to choose my favourite Beatles song. This is my favourite cover along with Twist and Shout but my favourite song changes weekly. Well....this week my favourite Beatles songs are probably You've Got To Hide Your Love Away and I love I've Just Seen A Face.
randomtoastlover 10 months ago
my favorite song would be Hey Jude, but i love them all.
LOVEHATEREPEAT 10 months ago
my favorite beatles' song is let it be
boznerol99 10 months ago
My favorite cover they did is "Baby it's you". This one's great too!
goodtimesontoob 10 months ago
Johns voice always sends shivers down my spine, i just absolutely love him...
66chelseagirl 11 months ago
Sooo many great covers who's to say what is the best. For me its Words of Love. A great homage to Buddy.
sarnian59 11 months ago
Tell me viewers, what's your favorite song by The Beatles?
BeatlesForSale64 11 months ago 41
Probably Rocky Raccoon. But I have so many favourites it's difficult to decide on just one favourite.
MissBarghest 9 months ago
Whatever one I'm listening to now.
spennell001 7 months ago
One of my favorites is ''Its Only love'', and There's a place"
Xandinutil 6 months ago
got to be Norwegian wood.
TheMaz64 4 months ago
simply awesome ..... John's voice is wowsers.
tweedy151 11 months ago
I appreciate all the compliments of this song, and to the greatest group to ever walk on this earth, THE BEATLES.
BeatlesForSale64 11 months ago 58
Loved this when I was 10, still love it ;)
izzatluv 11 months ago
How did I not know about this before?
The420Roger 11 months ago
I don't like the Beatles.
But I love The Beatles,
C:
emileerzz 11 months ago 9
This is one of the favorites from the beatles covers
smokey robinsons and the miracles
Homesickblues1983 11 months ago
How can someone dislike this? If you know you wont like in, don't click on it. Simples.
shescalledsarah 1 year ago
@shescalledsarah im sure they accidently clicked on dislike... everybody likes this lol
chrisvergarap 1 year ago
@shescalledsarah its cuz he didnt like it but he loved it and unfortunately theres no love button. :/
supersexykorean 1 year ago
I am addicted on this song... You really got a hold one me!
ThePetra2468 1 year ago
justin biber past here -.-'
missthebeatles 1 year ago
this song is just as good as smokeys version
MrPalechub 1 year ago
This is the best damn vertion ever :)
SuperBeatlesForever 1 year ago
The Beatles really got a hold on me.
metronomeleftarm 1 year ago 145
dedicated 2 mi missin love Marvin Linares, we had some crazi times in Arkansas, but ya movd bak 2 New Jersey.
spongebeatles 1 year ago
To my spouse and our big SPCA doggie thanks they are alive to share my life.Even if we drive one another crazy with our antics with love.
7466309change 1 year ago
Awesome. If it weren't for the Beatles and this song I never would have known Smokey. Or at least it would have been longer until I had.
JimmyPage97 1 year ago
how come white pips cant make they own songs, always gotta copy black music?
sym8387 1 year ago
@sym8387 because they are showing their respect for the musicians, and the kind of music that the beatles liked was black and motown, and anyway this IS the beatles, so they could write songs on their own.
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@sym8387 ''how come white pips cant make they own songs, always gotta copy black music?''. Ignorant, racist comment to begin with, but many more black artists have covered songs written by this band then the reverse. What a stupid fucking comment.
Underground906 11 months ago
who's the ONE guy who thumbs it down? 1000 thumbs down to him
Sabrinaw83 1 year ago
my brotha smokey comes first.
he made that song amazing, and i fell in love with that song.
but this one is alright.
it is like no one can really cover Let It Be.
love1peace3 1 year ago 2
@love1peace3 That's right, Let it Be is owned by the Fab Four & no one can do it better. Like I said some songs just can't be improved on.
macreal65 1 year ago
Are you guys serious about say'n that this version is better than Smokey Robinsons? WTF are you Beatles fans are smoke'n , snort'n, shoot'n, or something....John Lennon ashes or what? I say this cover is acceptable, but there is no way in hell that this version can even touch what Smokey laid down. Let's be real now....don't get upset. Some songs you just can't improve or make better, & this is one of them. The Beatles couldn't & no one else can either! Just the way it is.
macreal65 1 year ago
@macreal65 i love the beatles. honestly, im just excited they did a cover. :) i LOVE smokey robinson. absolutely fantastic! i love listening to him...but "John Lennon ashes"? :/ really? >.> kinda rude. just saying.
darkschoolgurl 1 year ago
@darkschoolgurl Awwwww sorry. I shouldn't poke fun of the man that almost could walk on water. Well if Jesus is fair game to John....John is fair game to me. Relax, it's not if you meet him. & no I'm not Jesus freak.
macreal65 1 year ago
@macreal65
As much as I have loved the Beatles for over 45 years, this song does not come close to Smokey's original.
utahaztec 1 year ago
@macreal65 wow, calm down there buddy
7ball666 1 year ago
@7ball666 Yhea ya right, I lost my meds. & I just can't get right.
macreal65 1 year ago
@macreal65 it happens
7ball666 1 year ago
@7ball666 Found Them!
macreal65 1 year ago
@macreal65 I totally agree... I LOVE the Beatles with a passion... but I can admit that smokey holds it down better.
northernlights1008 10 months ago