I don't get how people can hate this version of the song so much yet love the original. This is a great cover, and is you listen to all the vastly different genres of music out there and then this to this cover compared to the original, I can't see how they're different enough to deserve such different opinions about. Maybe it's just because James Blunt has a bit of a reputation of being unpopular so people already decided to hate his stuff before they even listen to it.
@KieranTheKrill24 I was dubious about it before I listened, but found myself getting some chills as he he sang it. I really wish he had those sublime hamonies on the chorus. That would have put it in the clouds for me.
I had never used a thumb down on youtube but this really deserves it... how can he dares to ruin a perfect song like this one?? I'm really dissapointed about you James...
okay people... covers aren't supposed to be exact copies of the original versions so give it some slack and if you still dont like this, just switch to original crowded house version and kindly shut the fuck up
God this version is fucking horrible... I try not to write bad reviews but please just watch the Crwoded House version, it's the original and it is most deffinitely better than this.
What the fuck, man. He's got the lyrics wrong, he's got the rhythm wrong... I don't mind James Blunt and I'm all for covers, but just listen to the crowded house version. It's infinitely better.
James takes the candle you hold to Neil Finn and lights a blunt of it. He's gonna hotbox a Crowded House when he gets home. Not saying the original is better or worse, both are beautiful, I just dont think you can call one a "trainwreck" cause it doesn't sound identical to the original, Im glad its not and you are boring for thinking it should
This is a *trainwreck*. There aren't many musicians in the world who can hold a candle to Neil Finn and James Blunt is not and never will be one of them.
While I don't care for this cover, I felt it sounded much too rushed, he certainly has good taste in music I'd say by covering this classic song, but at the same time, the last time I checked James Blunt has a fairly successful music career, and I don't, so what do I know, right? ;)
Compared to this decent version, the Crowded House original has a fuller, lusher arrangement, PLUS beautiful vocal harmonies. So, I think one's preference depends on how 'produced' one likes one's music. Both versions are good. Blunt's sounds more vulnerable and maybe more honest. CH's version is a straight-ahead pop treatment, which happens to be my preference. But hey, there's room in the world for BOTH versions of this excellent song, as well as many more versions.!
Been a fan of Tim and Neil (Finn) for over 30 years now. From the days of Split Enz. I normally find ANY cover lacking in merit and passion. James has a nice acoustic version of this.
One of my favourite songs, and I quite like James Blunt, but for me this just doesn't touch Crowded House. Seems like a cover for cover's sake. Disappointing.
I feel similar, it's not rubbish but it's not that special. You should check out Boy and Bear's cover of Fall at Your Feet, I reckon they do it more justice.
when a great song is written it does not matter who sings it it is still a great song. One of the greatest songs Neil Finn ever wrote and nothing ruins it
You know what they say about opinions... but my 0.02$, I'm a fan of Crowded House, and I like James Blunt's work, but this is far from the best cover of this song. I wouldn't say it's terrible, but it's pretty close.
@stonedroses100 What the hell are you talking about? You can't ruin a song, cause the original will always be out there or in your mind, if that's the one you prefer. Let others do their thing, and never mind if you like this or not. An original song can never be ruined, they'll always be there mate :)
@chestylarroo84 If he makes it his own like Jamie Cullum did with don't stop the music and probably others but that is the only one I can remember right now
For the people that say he's ruining a great song, please direct your attention at shows like GLEE and the other so called musicians. This is actually not bad.
@killerclass101 Agreed It's not bad, It's just that Neil Finn is such an amazing live vocalist and this is such a great song that any cover by anyone will sound rather shite.
people shutdafuck up....pls...if u wanna hear the original version then you should type by the crowded house ,,,,,,,thizz is james blunt version now stop talking shit...
This cover has much more emotionality to it than the original to me in both the vocals and guitar. I think that cover songs can be better than the original (ex., Gary Jules' Mad World) though of course the songwriter deserves credit for creating the song in the first place.
Johnny. :(
Fridooshable 5 days ago
Oh James, you can fall at my feet anyday
coles4lyfbitch 2 weeks ago
This performance is very good, but taken in the O.C. context, it's just great.
gotinogaden 3 weeks ago
i just don't get whats with the whole like 2 min of silence afterwards....
GnakIII 1 month ago
Good cover by Mr. Blunt
xzbroken99 1 month ago
well I loved it!
meleastravels 1 month ago
I don't get how people can hate this version of the song so much yet love the original. This is a great cover, and is you listen to all the vastly different genres of music out there and then this to this cover compared to the original, I can't see how they're different enough to deserve such different opinions about. Maybe it's just because James Blunt has a bit of a reputation of being unpopular so people already decided to hate his stuff before they even listen to it.
KieranTheKrill24 1 month ago
@KieranTheKrill24 I was dubious about it before I listened, but found myself getting some chills as he he sang it. I really wish he had those sublime hamonies on the chorus. That would have put it in the clouds for me.
terrybeaton 1 month ago
boy & bear > james blunt
MagnaMater 1 month ago
@MagnaMater Crowded House > boy & bear > james blunt
rhettfraser 1 month ago
what the fuck was that, I feel like stapling my ears closed
trewenacka 1 month ago
oh dear
glink50ytop 1 month ago
I love. The crowded house version best. But i like. How James gave the song his all and made it his own
78musicfan 1 month ago
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Make it stop!
LiamFenderOfficial 1 month ago 2
I normally find it annoying when people talk about a tv show or where they found the song, but when it comes to the oc I can't help it... JOHNNY !!!
olivia1910 1 month ago
I had never used a thumb down on youtube but this really deserves it... how can he dares to ruin a perfect song like this one?? I'm really dissapointed about you James...
vannesun 2 months ago
boy and bear have done a better cover
catem1984 2 months ago
This is embarassing....
godzirrafied 2 months ago
Johnny Harper on a cliff
daskillingmoon 2 months ago
@daskillingmoon I'm still crying...
LetUsBeAWonder 2 months ago
i prefer crowded house but james blunt sings the song well.
bubuestatico 2 months ago
okay people... covers aren't supposed to be exact copies of the original versions so give it some slack and if you still dont like this, just switch to original crowded house version and kindly shut the fuck up
Sultzu 2 months ago 4
God this version is fucking horrible... I try not to write bad reviews but please just watch the Crwoded House version, it's the original and it is most deffinitely better than this.
HellsOwnMerc1 2 months ago
What the fuck, man. He's got the lyrics wrong, he's got the rhythm wrong... I don't mind James Blunt and I'm all for covers, but just listen to the crowded house version. It's infinitely better.
UltraMegaSuperPhil 2 months ago
The finger of blame has turned upon itself
And I'm more than willing to offer myself
Do you want my presence or need my help?
Who knows where that might lead
I fall at your feet
Callipsus11 3 months ago
one of the greatest songs ever
droutsolias 3 months ago
thumbs up if broken heart brought you here -.-
byrone88 3 months ago
Boy and Bear, best cover so far.
2424yoshi 3 months ago
Johnny Harper's death
feelerr 3 months ago
i like it
catupecu2112 3 months ago
shitty cover of the great song
RhythumDancer 3 months ago 4
@RhythumDancer Or maybe this was a shitty comment :) Because this is a great cover :)
LillaHannaa 1 month ago
@LillaHannaa the upvotes on rythoumdancar's comment seem to disagree! I wonder, is it perhaps you that is a shitty human being?
PsychosesMan 1 month ago
@PsychosesMan Do this have anything to do with me as a person? Please skip thoose comments..
LillaHannaa 1 month ago
Neil Finn died a little inside when he heard this...
godzirrafied 3 months ago
didn't know i was a james blunt fan... cool
sleepingwhale 3 months ago
Prefer The original, but this is still great :) whoever gives thumbs up i will subscribe :)
MrSoloNinja 3 months ago
See what happens when you spend hours randomly surfing you tube
Mr3HUGS 3 months ago
whats with the big silent gap at the end?
Ian200567 3 months ago
James takes the candle you hold to Neil Finn and lights a blunt of it. He's gonna hotbox a Crowded House when he gets home. Not saying the original is better or worse, both are beautiful, I just dont think you can call one a "trainwreck" cause it doesn't sound identical to the original, Im glad its not and you are boring for thinking it should
Killer3Dmckee123 3 months ago 2
someone knows the meaning of this song?
MANCHONCOACHING 3 months ago
@MANCHONCOACHING Neil Finn wrote it in relation to an argument with his wife, apparently.
cowgirl2173 3 months ago
This is a *trainwreck*. There aren't many musicians in the world who can hold a candle to Neil Finn and James Blunt is not and never will be one of them.
BizarreCoverup 4 months ago
Not a bad version. But the original version by Crowded House is still the best.
JSchrecko 4 months ago 4
@JSchrecko Of course the original version is better only because the James Blunt's voice is unbearable with its quavering falsetto in the trebles.
TheRunner75 3 months ago
Nice version, but I prefer Boy and Bear's version.
Check it out:
/watch?v=r-1vQ7sf7VE
CescFJR 4 months ago 2
James Blunt, you got owned by Greta Stanley.
Miclaeh 4 months ago
@Miclaeh So true. She's amazing. See her video here:
/watch?v=_nwNcyeGhOw
vowles23 4 months ago
I love the OC, heard this song while re-watching that episode for the 100 time, love the song!
VSOCCER99 4 months ago 4
@VSOCCER99 which episode??? i want to look it... do you have any video or link to watch it?
danialezero93 4 months ago
hermosa cancion
amo a james blunt
I LOVE JAMES
helinaz45 4 months ago
While I don't care for this cover, I felt it sounded much too rushed, he certainly has good taste in music I'd say by covering this classic song, but at the same time, the last time I checked James Blunt has a fairly successful music career, and I don't, so what do I know, right? ;)
K5Jon 4 months ago
Cool to see big name American artists doing covers of Australian groups.
Go Crowded House !
OliByGolly1 4 months ago
@OliByGolly1 James Blunt is English.
monthenmaw 4 months ago
@monthenmaw Really? Didn't know that.
OliByGolly1 4 months ago
The OC Jonny scene!
AllStar1568 4 months ago 2
great cover here. watch this:
/watch?v=ae1XS5ri5ZY
MegaYoyo911 4 months ago
Compared to this decent version, the Crowded House original has a fuller, lusher arrangement, PLUS beautiful vocal harmonies. So, I think one's preference depends on how 'produced' one likes one's music. Both versions are good. Blunt's sounds more vulnerable and maybe more honest. CH's version is a straight-ahead pop treatment, which happens to be my preference. But hey, there's room in the world for BOTH versions of this excellent song, as well as many more versions.!
mpaitich 4 months ago 5
i like more his version than the one sung by crowded people!
Cedjryou 4 months ago 3
@Cedjryou me, too
riotgirl156 4 months ago
Well sung, but it's safe to say nothing beats the original!
gothedons18 5 months ago
WOOOOOOOOO CROWDED HOUSE !!!
JazzFishGameCentre 5 months ago
hahaha u guys are so dumb & wudn't know good music if she slapped u in the face! James BLUNT is the MAN!
MsDrBell 5 months ago
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This is craptastic. Congratulations James blunt you are yet another crappy artist who violated a classic
squeepish 5 months ago
I SO LOVE JAMES BLUNT!!
jrperruccio 5 months ago
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sarahpiper28 5 months ago
This song is awesome and i like it more than the original!!!!
massacrene1 5 months ago
In love <3
Smileasaur8 5 months ago
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abbigeorgia 5 months ago
Just after the words "do you let your tears" i usually sing "and I'm not pretty enough" because of Axis of Awesome :P
jackmorefx 5 months ago 4
way better than original
ozewill1 5 months ago 2
who would dislike this? it's brilliant.
DDevonne16 6 months ago
i'm sorry i like neil finn too much to ever consider this to be good.
kayleighcochroach 6 months ago
Johnny :(
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Sounds like a chipmunk is singing this!
barticus04 6 months ago
Thumps up, if u are here because of O.C!!!!
RedH4wks 6 months ago 20
SHUT UP AND ENJOY THE MUSIC!!!!!
lulurokinurwrld 6 months ago 5
Bye my false friends....falce christianity
DL355 6 months ago
Great song:)
TheBrewer5 6 months ago
Been a fan of Tim and Neil (Finn) for over 30 years now. From the days of Split Enz. I normally find ANY cover lacking in merit and passion. James has a nice acoustic version of this.
WiddleShamrock 6 months ago
Oc <3
MrSerb4c 6 months ago
johnny harper :'( </3
HallonFjun92 6 months ago
the question is...why did You direct attention????
polishCrazyStar 6 months ago
Personally, to me this song is amazing
massacrene1 6 months ago
58 Peoples dont know O.C., California !!
RedH4wks 6 months ago 6
O.C FOREVER ♥
LeoUPereira1987 6 months ago 4
omg crowded house tottally ripped off james blunt
Anabrgz 6 months ago
@Anabrgz neill finn of crowded house wrote it, so clearly not.
themasterplan79 6 months ago
@themasterplan79 you know sarcasm do you?
Anabrgz 6 months ago
@Anabrgz fucking idiot
ThePutner 6 months ago
@Anabrgz no your just embarrassing
themasterplan79 6 months ago
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@Anabrgz please tell me you are joking?
Matthewtracey2004 6 months ago
yeahhhh nah
DanielThomasVideos 6 months ago
O.C, California ♥
RedH4wks 6 months ago 76
Johnny Harper!!! <3 <3 Seriously missed.
guardie4life16 6 months ago
One of my favourite songs, and I quite like James Blunt, but for me this just doesn't touch Crowded House. Seems like a cover for cover's sake. Disappointing.
CrazyWater27 6 months ago 3
@CrazyWater27
I feel similar, it's not rubbish but it's not that special. You should check out Boy and Bear's cover of Fall at Your Feet, I reckon they do it more justice.
StoakesEric 6 months ago 4
sounds so original. david blunt can write a tune.
MrBlackrapist 7 months ago
thumbs up if OC or Axis of Awesome brought you here! :)
thomsocaca 7 months ago 34
when a great song is written it does not matter who sings it it is still a great song. One of the greatest songs Neil Finn ever wrote and nothing ruins it
MsAds78 7 months ago 2
I did not know that cover...It's just perfect...:-)
cassiopeia971 7 months ago 5
You know what they say about opinions... but my 0.02$, I'm a fan of Crowded House, and I like James Blunt's work, but this is far from the best cover of this song. I wouldn't say it's terrible, but it's pretty close.
kitsune361 7 months ago
I am only posting this because i love her.
HaliwLwuiA 7 months ago 7
@HaliwLwuiA i feel the same about this girl im talking to... this song comes mind
dipsettt18 7 months ago
my boyfriend sent me this, telling me that it reminded him of me..
He left me about a month ago..
Im still trying to put myself backtogether, one tiny peice at a time..
He left me to clean up the mess that he created with his own hands..
FML </3
LovelySarahXxX 7 months ago
This is the saddest song,
it contributed to me balling my eyes out , when Johnny died on oc,
:( <3
love you johnny harper.
TheMorgaanxo 7 months ago
Per diem! BGT - 10 x better!!!!
amazonnite 7 months ago
what a toss pot
MrTeapotpixie 8 months ago
adore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
nitanya17 8 months ago
song is not bad...infact i love,,,as a musician dude tried something diff and i like it
afrowarrior1 8 months ago
wow .If he was a butcher he'd make this song ground beef . This version is crap
bellahnese 8 months ago
OC!!!!
adriian111 8 months ago
looooove it :D:D:D:D:D:D
Maggie17ist 8 months ago
Jaaaaaames Bunt <3
TheWorksCommittee 8 months ago in playlist varios
Your voice is amazing <3
Cr7Kings 8 months ago 3
Your voice is amazing <3
Cr7Kings 8 months ago 3
this is actually the best cover i've ever heard
missanamatronic 8 months ago 5
Good cover of an even better song. I love YouTube comments, so many trolls :)
mickayrex 8 months ago 3
i know, but this cover is great, all his songs are, and his version is unique
christiees2 8 months ago 2
Sacrillage this prick should be hung for this
stonedroses100 8 months ago
@stonedroses100 What the hell are you talking about? You can't ruin a song, cause the original will always be out there or in your mind, if that's the one you prefer. Let others do their thing, and never mind if you like this or not. An original song can never be ruined, they'll always be there mate :)
zhagzi 8 months ago
Vem pro Brasil. :/
CHPPIColorado 8 months ago
Beautiful as usual...This is the first time I have heard this song and I can think of quite a few who would fall at his FEET!!!
mdgartners 8 months ago
love james blunt, heard this song from the o.c but all james blunt songs are simply great.unique
christiees2 9 months ago
@christiees2 this is not a james blunt song, its by crowded house he just covered it, but he did an ok job at that
acadhdspeaks 8 months ago
@christiees2 sorry i think it sounds ok but how can a song he covered be unique??
chestylarroo84 8 months ago
@chestylarroo84 If he makes it his own like Jamie Cullum did with don't stop the music and probably others but that is the only one I can remember right now
GeorgeBerger6969 8 months ago
lovin this song :-)
432716 9 months ago
OC ! :)
GossipGirl4696 9 months ago
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Io amo James. Punto e stop.
Nav15JB 9 months ago
Io amo James. Punto e stop.
Nav15JB 9 months ago
@Nav15JB Punto, nel senso che la cosa si ferma li! Lui non ama te e mai ti amerà! Mi dispiace.
armafallo 9 months ago
@armafallo ahahahaha bella battuta, mi sono sbellicata dalle risate.
Nav15JB 9 months ago
@Nav15JB In bocca al lupo in ogni caso! :D
armafallo 9 months ago
<3
acuorescalzo 9 months ago
boy and bear is best
maddirox100 9 months ago 2
Mike Masse plays and sings this song just much better than this fag. The way that James "Bump" sings sucks.
Check this out, so you guys can see that I ain't fucking kidding.
watch?v=_Unm-A39TnU
slavegrind 9 months ago
beautt.
oasisvalley 9 months ago
let it go..]
ill be there...
when you re in the army lyrics have always another meaning don t they James?
droutsolias 9 months ago
are ye all mad.... this is the best cover of fall at your feet.... Crowded house make it sound catchy blunt makes it sound beautiful
shaneodcubins 9 months ago
For the people that say he's ruining a great song, please direct your attention at shows like GLEE and the other so called musicians. This is actually not bad.
killerclass101 9 months ago 90
@killerclass101 I agree with you soo much!!!!We cannot compare james with GLEE and all the same bullshit!
LONDONqueenELIZA 7 months ago
@killerclass101 Agreed It's not bad, It's just that Neil Finn is such an amazing live vocalist and this is such a great song that any cover by anyone will sound rather shite.
Tren2k 6 months ago
better than the original.
twistedimagev2 9 months ago
he is good, but not enough. he seems breathless o_o
ironeius 10 months ago
this is an interesting attempt at an incredible song.... FAIL stupid boy
CROWDED HOUSE FTW :)
gabby63929 10 months ago
I cant believe that their aren't rules against this!
He shouldn't have been allowed to ruin this song.
teamvampire1918 10 months ago
Jesse Cook does a GREAT cover of Neil Finn's song,with flamenco guitar!
Jorrun 10 months ago
This is a truly aweful rendition... to call it a butchery would be too complimentary.
Neil Finn would be turning in his grave.. (even tho hes still alive).
Yes, boy and bear's cover is amazing because theirs is an awesome new take on an already awesome song.
PappaWhiskeyLima 10 months ago
how can anyone compare this to any of Neil FINN's perfect renditions of his own song. FINN is the master and BLUNT the apprentice
rileez 10 months ago
Such a beautiful song.
Pechocha0987 10 months ago
Gosh, this is really pretty... O.o
MissJulzie 10 months ago
boy & bear do a great cover :)
dotjessica 10 months ago
this version is the greatest
izerkudie89 10 months ago
if the original is so much better then go watch the original?
i think james blunt did an amazing job of this, he added his own little touch to it and he did it very well.
Mattco92 10 months ago
The problem with this song to be is that its too fast.. Its not ment to be this fast.. Thats not the emotion I believe its trying to capture
TubeYouGuru 10 months ago
Crowded House, Boy and Bear and James Blunt have done outstanding versions of this beautiful song. End of.
ocgeetar 10 months ago
JOHNNY FROM THE OC!! :(
beXnicola 11 months ago 109
@beXnicola was a douuuuchee bag.
cows123suk987 8 months ago
much prefer the original although some people may like it because james blunt puts james blunt in it.
Narissarr 11 months ago
This is terrible.
21JHaynes 11 months ago
I think this great but the boy and bear version is a lot better!
icypole888 11 months ago 2
doesnt do the song justice at all neil finn still the best version his accoustic version tht he did for uk arena with 2 of his mates was awesome
bennsimeon1 11 months ago
i love james blunt and i love oc california and when there are songs by JB in oc its wonderful!
eLiiinaaa 11 months ago
beatiful song :)
sxcsarah33 11 months ago 2
beautiful rendition
bemygirl18 11 months ago
people shutdafuck up....pls...if u wanna hear the original version then you should type by the crowded house ,,,,,,,thizz is james blunt version now stop talking shit...
urielhernandez7 11 months ago
boy and bear shits all over this cover!
mattmiester1 11 months ago
I don't think I really like this version. I don't like what his voice does...
ndaleska201 11 months ago
This version is far better than the original. It just is.
alexanderwotl 1 year ago
@alexanderwotl Have a word with yourself would you mate, Crowded House like Irn Bru is original and best!
broxi2 11 months ago
i love this song <3
AbOuUtMeEee 1 year ago
hrmm i dont think it is as good, but covers can be better than the original ie. knocking on heavens door by Guns and Roses
mattsavedbygracengai 1 year ago
This cover has much more emotionality to it than the original to me in both the vocals and guitar. I think that cover songs can be better than the original (ex., Gary Jules' Mad World) though of course the songwriter deserves credit for creating the song in the first place.
sandiquotson 1 year ago