Big respect for this, but I just think John Legend doesn't have the energy for this song, maybe it being in the wrong key doesn't help, if you're a nit-picker like I am :S xxx
I love John Legend, he makes the song his own... but this version is a bit too lounge-y to match the song. The point of the song was the urgency in wanting to get it on... this is too chill to impart that feeling. Appreciate the upload though!
The Back ground is too loud...and it all sounds messy.....
As for him doing a good job...he could of made this much more..with the song......just sounds like Legend singing a cover with jazz.... but .too monotone.. Marvin..is the only dude that can make this trip right...cover...your asses..singers...and make it real..not a remix or an enhancement...next thing we will hear is a disco version..with voice talk box to it...f...ck
dont trace back to the originals to save yo carreer.
@helmut4lyfe Yeah, maybe. When people try to imitate Marvin...they fail, because Marvin's just that ill. But John just did his own thing, and that's cool.
@helmut4lyfe hi please would you try my cover(only an a cappella)didn't wanna send vid it's rude if you don't want in your inbox .thanks i'd appreciate it never know you might like it made it my own!!not immitation
Whompwhop. Waaaaa you know you sang it outloud
doublejgirls 3 days ago
Thank you so much for puttin my video on here ..I'm really grateful
Rumour49 2 weeks ago
Get it on, John, what a perfect tribute - I know Marvin is snapping his fingers to this in Heaven !
missuma2 3 weeks ago
Realize that this is live, just awesome how easy he sings a song like this. Great voice!
Ferswah 1 month ago
@xhorsechannel .... Ur funny as hell I gotta use dat one hat tip pimpin :)
cmb2cmp 2 months ago
He could throw his boots under my bed anyday.
xHorseChannel 2 months ago
lovely
legitimatejones 2 months ago
Big respect for this, but I just think John Legend doesn't have the energy for this song, maybe it being in the wrong key doesn't help, if you're a nit-picker like I am :S xxx
mistersaul 3 months ago
@mistersaul hi please would you critique my a cappella of this song and tell me what you think it's quite soulful but i'll let you be the judge
Rumour49 1 week ago
Woah. If he sang this to me.......... babies would be made.
cche16 3 months ago
i love john legend, marcelo from BRAZIL
marcelogracas 3 months ago
1:44, he did the Stevie Wonder move ;D
Puregodds 3 months ago 4
John Legend...Still a genius !!!
FreJasMic 5 months ago
think it's time for me to have sex now.
twiggy695 5 months ago 6
@twiggy695 i just thought the same :D
Vokabelheft123 5 months ago
This is interesting because John reminds me of Marvin, in that they both know (knew) how to really use their voice. This is so awesome!
lucysnow1851 5 months ago
Not Marvin but very nice groove.
tmac2759 7 months ago
this is fckn amazing! :D :D :D and girls in backup vocals..... :)
pdanilo1988 11 months ago
nothing like Swiss Chris on the drum..and cymbals....wow!
GingerNewYorkTV 1 year ago
I know he could nail a Smokie song>especially if they mad a movie about Smokie
he could play him to as far as looks, but never the less yes he is The John Leegend
1forloveof 1 year ago
sexy
Soul3110 1 year ago
WOW John Legend can sing this song so well. He makes it very sexy
Redheadmilf121 1 year ago
nice cover!!
MrPurplemoerkel 1 year ago
I love John Legend, he makes the song his own... but this version is a bit too lounge-y to match the song. The point of the song was the urgency in wanting to get it on... this is too chill to impart that feeling. Appreciate the upload though!
sugasugaki 1 year ago
The Back ground is too loud...and it all sounds messy.....
As for him doing a good job...he could of made this much more..with the song......just sounds like Legend singing a cover with jazz.... but .too monotone.. Marvin..is the only dude that can make this trip right...cover...your asses..singers...and make it real..not a remix or an enhancement...next thing we will hear is a disco version..with voice talk box to it...f...ck
dont trace back to the originals to save yo carreer.
rogeralexander7 1 year ago
Man, I don't know what you all are talking about. background singers are good. they are just singing background not lead. Excellent Performance
MinGAFoster18 2 years ago
it's alright i guess. back up singers are out of place. but i still think the original is better
SGTdoodoo 2 years ago
the backup singers hurt him...he should done this in the booth..it prolly wulda sounded much better...
hizroyaldopeness 2 years ago
he coulda done without the backup singers
jeleaneg 2 years ago
I AIN'T MAD AT THIS!!!! <3
geena7 2 years ago 2
i like Gavin Degraw's version better. way better actually.
senfastek 2 years ago
well gavin degraw is a faggot so shut your damn mouth or should i say fingers.
Jacobomo 2 years ago 3
Way Sexier than Marvin Gaye's version! But that's probably because I Love John more than Marvin... ;-)
chickiewing01 3 years ago 4
Amazing. Simply because he didn't try to imitate Marvin. He made it his own song.
helmut4lyfe 3 years ago 47
@helmut4lyfe Yeah, maybe. When people try to imitate Marvin...they fail, because Marvin's just that ill. But John just did his own thing, and that's cool.
KrfNYC2 1 year ago
@helmut4lyfe hi please would you try my cover(only an a cappella)didn't wanna send vid it's rude if you don't want in your inbox .thanks i'd appreciate it never know you might like it made it my own!!not immitation
Rumour49 1 week ago
thanks for putting this up again
bijoyroyy 3 years ago 2
I know and love John Legend but this could've been a lot better. Not bad though, it just could've been amazing.
chriskardos 3 years ago
I love Marvin Gaye's version, but this one is not bad at all!
AshleymcQueen 3 years ago 21
Thats because Johns amazingly talented!
I you haven't already, please check him out :)
Cudders18 3 years ago 2