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  • name of the film that used this phenomenal tune is "Proof-of-Life" w/the awe-sum R-Crowe...some may try but no-one can come-close-2-Van-the-Man & his awe-sum vocals

  • love this song... it's perfect....

  • not a huge fan but this song is stellar, it was in a film I recently saw as well, I forget the name....

  • Thanks for the posting!!!!!

  • You'll be my queen, I'll be your king.....and I'll be your lover too.....yes I will, yes I will!

    When the day is through, I will come to you.....

    I love the lyrics to this song.

  • I actually think Robert Pattinson is a really talented singer, his voice is beautiful, not as amazing as Van Morrison, but he makes the song his own.

  • superbe merci j adore

  • Awesome

    Grandma Mary

  • I'm not a silly teen emo girl as THEFLAKELAD has pointed would be the only one to enjoy Robert Pattinson's version. I think his version sounds fine. Do I prefer the Van Morrison version, of course, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy anothers cover.Robert Pattinson has a stigma attached to him because of Twilight. Just because he is in a movie some do not prefer doesn't mean he can't be a talented guitarist or singer. People who say he can't are being closeminded.

  • NICE RECORDING... THANKS FRO POSTING

  • me encanta la cancion las dos versiones cada una diferente en si por q la interpretacion es diferente pero igual la letra es genial viva van morrison y Rpattz

  • all artists are influenced by others whose work they admire. i love Rob's version of this song because he puts his mark on it and makes it his own. Van Morrison is a great artist and certainly does deserve all the credit for writing it and giving a great version to us. One doesn't negate the other. C'mon folks, there is room for all these wonderful, tortured, sensitive artists in this world. Since I am crushing on RP at this time, I prefer his version today...

  • People who concern themselves with mentally numb debates about classic songs and their covers should be sterilized.

  • I've first found out about pattison's version on youtube and... well, I'm sorry, but... I isn't even in the same time zone as the original...

  • i lied robert's version a little better because it was more homee and down and what not. more dramatic and bluesy

  • It makes me sick to know people think an average rip off verison of Van's original work is somehow better then Van's. I am not some old geezer either. I am a young man in the parlance of our time who knows the Pattinson version doesn't hold a candle to Van's.

  • "How was that?"

    Mr Morrison that was fucking awesome

  • PROOF OF LIFE CREDITS brought me here, great track VM> Thumbs up people !!

  • @2PLANKSKIER

    same here, I search it out years ago.. still love love this song

  • I love to listen to this song on vinyl. I think it's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

  • @pnoplyr14 you're right. i think so, too. the cover is great, but the original is amazing!!

  • i just love these lyrics x

  • I really listened to this number when it played at the end of 'Proof of Life'. That movie gave it an even deeper and more passionate meaning. But could that happen to a Van Morrison? Maybe it was the other way around?

  • @dongorgonspec

    Indeed, it's very special when it's played in Proof of life

  • where is a video with these lyrics AND Van Morrison's voice? These other artists are poor substitues!

  • as a van fan, and a twilight hater, i still don't get the hate for r.p. I thought it sounded good.

  • I can't come to comprehend why all this opposition to one's performance, that is Pattinson's. He was "interpreting" a song, and I'd say beautifully. After all it isn't a matter of just a voice. Did Jimmy Hendrix become famous for his voice? Why do we so much enjoy listening to his singing? Because it's soulful. So is Pattinson's, so is Morrison's.

  • @koundee YES Thank you! Finally, someone who says it like it is

  • @koundee I think he honors Van's song AND makes it his *own* too. I was stunned by how gifted he is (pattinson) & turned on ;)

  • dear God wow what a lovely song *-*

    its so romantic aw aw aw ♥

  • In this particular case, the original is better. This is one of the most touching songs I've ever heard. I first ran into it as the end song on 'Proof of Life'. Truly beautiful.

  • To add to the debate: just because its orignal does not mean it is better,

    Case in point NIN's Hurt, done better by Mr. Johnny Cash Or Bob Dillan's "all along the watchtower" done better by Jimi Hendrix, so much so that Bob change the format to suit Hendrix's version.

    Dusty Springfield's song of a Preacher Man and Aretha Franklins amazing cover

    RP's version it pretty much following the same format so its more of a question of which voice you prefer.

    and If you are biased for or against RP

  • Ah I have been searching for the original for ages.

    I love Van Morrison, and this song is just amazing it makes my heart melt.

    

  • robert pattinson lol your funny

  • It's amazing to me that because Rob Pattinson is good looking and famous people automatically hate him . I'm not a fan of his acting nor movies , but he's a damn good singer . With that being said I love both versions , the simplicity and the feeling of love and hurt at the same time in Van Morrison version renders beautifully . Robert paints a picture when he sings , I can almost feel his exact emotions . Both are great artist imo. :) Oh baby tiger , rocks!

  • i DO like Robert Pattinson's version, but this one is obviously a whole lot better.

  • I don't like Pattinson because I don't suck dick.

  • van morrison wrote this song and totally owns it, beautiful

    Robert Pattinson didn't and therefore is just another kareoke singer trying to claim it as his own. do the words american pie and madonna sum up why a classic shouldn't be touched

  • I like this version! But Robert Pattinsons is better!!! :D

  • I hate how everything Van Morrison turns into a debate over Robert Pattinson now. I can't watch and VM vid without Rob being mentioned soo annoying.

  • Thank you for this! I love this song and was happy to find it here.  Love the kitty too...perfect for me today.

  • this song is the best

  • i get home from a crappy day at work, pour a drink, put this track on,watch that

    cub chillin ................priceless

  • Isn't anyone familiar with the phrase "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Be kind to a young aspiring actor/musician on open mic night.

  • thanks for posting this video

  • So someone who can say how genius a musician like Van Morrison is, but yet can deny Robert Pattinsons talent hmm. I understand how annoying it is that hes a "teen heart-thROB" BAHAHAH.. that was funny.... but you can't deny his talent. His version is his own... how about a little credit where credit is deserved. Just like any other aspriing musician, they are going to cover songs. AT LEAST HE'S GOT GOOD TASTE IN MUSIC!!!!!!! and aside from that, he can' fucking belt out the tunes.

  • @garth00 hahahahahahahaha

    I'm sorry but I laughed so much with Teen hear-thROB

    and yes I agree with your point whole heartedly

  • Van owns this song in more ways than one.

    The only cover I have ever heard that even came close to doing this song justice is Mike Ferris.

    Rob Pattinson does amazing on Never Think - and Let Me Sign- but no, he does not "sing" this song. He sounded like a cat wailing in heat when he tried.

  • I'm so sorry baby... I love you... Madison Barnes I dedicate this to you..

  • I prefer Rob's voice. But I think Morrisons voice suits this song better...Rob's voice is a litle bit more raw.

  • @ArtjomGlad Rob's voice i think is just better suited to blues

  • Thanks for loading this up. It's the only way this song should be sung.

  • Good stuff, thanks.

  • Thanks for uploading this. I too am sick of the cover songs topping the search for this song when the original is the best by far.

  • Some songs were never meant to be covered..... and just because you can do something doesnt mean you should.

  • Robert Pattinson couldnt hold Van Morrisons guitar....

  • @DeputyDawg1977 That's cos Van Morrison would probably beat anyone's ass who tried to touch it =)

  • Thanks Maddy! I'm a HUGE Van Morrison fan and have always felt this to be one of the most romantic songs ever. Love it~

  • the god of music....beautiful song..this is music..

  • Van Morrison is & always will be the ONLY person who can truly do his songs justice...or maybe he just spoiled me....

  • i hate it when people take the piss out of robert pattinson because he was in twiliught :/ his cover is good .. who cares about what films hes been in .. this is a good song though :)

  • i like robert pattinsons version but this is a thousand times better :)

  • Keep it simple!

    And VAN THE MAN did!

    Peace, brothers & sisters!

  • This version kicks that twilight fools arse basically

  • Sensational as always. Thanks Van!! Beautiful.

  • No one will ever do justice to this song.....It truly belongs to Van Morrison....There is no stretch for him singing this song.....Impecable phrasing! and his guitar!!!!!

  • I have to say, this original is pretty awesome xD

  • I say fair play to both of them

  • Robert Pattinson can count to ten?

  • Mr Morrison sacrificed his life to catching the magic, and his perfect ;d ...anyone has a live recording? thanks

  • Of course I love and prefer Van Morrison's version, but I think Robert did pretty good considering it was live. He is obviously influenced by Van Morrison, and knows good music ...which is pretty impressive considering the generation he is in, and the crap music we have today. 

  • robert pattinson could record himself counting to ten and silly teen emo girls would leave comments saying its the best thing they ever heard. THIS IS HOW THIS SONG SHOULD SOUND!!!!!! he should stick to being a shit actor and killing werewolves instead of murdering classic songs

  • @THEFLAKELAD HAHAHAHAAA Im sorry but that was a hilarious thought

  • @THEFLAKELAD That is very hypocritical and ignorant of you. I'd imagine that you've never heard his version. I am much less a fan of Twilight than I am of soul and Robert Pattinson has maybe just as much as Van Morrison. A classic can never be covered to the perfection it was, but it can still be a good listen. Next time I would hope you give the fairness and listen to the artist before stereotyping them and their fans. Just my thoughts.

  • @THEFLAKELAD i could not agree with you more

    this is my wedding song and my future wife has never heard it before but fell in love with it

    pattinsons versions is an absolute joke

    just no damn good

    sorry all u little tennie boppers out there

  • @THEFLAKELAD woah woah :P just a second here matey, Robert Pattinson's version is good in it's own right he has a nice voice, and although you can't understand everything he says, it's still very soulful.

    Not saying that his version is better, just that it's not bad either.

    And as for acting, he's cirtainly not a bad actor, I've only seen the first movie and he did some pretty hard scenes. xD chances are neither you nor could do them, so don't bash someone you've never even met. :)

  • @THEFLAKELAD  This song is Van owned,..End of, Twilight lovers take note..This is REAL MUSIC....

  • @THEFLAKELAD What's your problem? Robert Patinson can sing this just as well. Don't discriminate against differnt singing styles. Be a little open minded.

  • @THEFLAKELAD aherm. you mean wannabe emo ;)

  • @THEFLAKELAD what's up your ass? the first sentence you wrote was true about how stupid girls will scream at the drop of a hat but you got everything else wrong. F.Y.I, Robert did a damn good job with his cover of his song and i personally like his better. If you don't then that's your problem. Oh and by the way, people don't win several awards for being 'shit' actors, so get your facts right before you go and make rude irrelivant comments.

  • @THEFLAKELAD at least hes in the right mind to cover a good song... 

  • Personally I prefer Robs version.

  • beautiful. Robert Pattinson's cover is good, too. But you can't really beat the original. Thanks for uploading! <3

  • I have to agree. I like rob pattinsons version very much. After hearing van morrison's version I went to Itunes and bought it.. I love both versions now. That just goes to show that a well written song will sound good done different ways!

  • I agree, I like rob pattinsons version very much, but after hearing this... I went to itunes and uploaded this version. They are both very good in their own way... That just showed a well written can be done many different ways and still sound excellent!

  • Yeah.........Van Morrison Rocks!

  • Rob really sounds like Van, Robert Pattinson is also a real big fan of him.

  • Thank you for posting this...I can't lie that I wanted to hear the original after hearing RP's...but there are ALOT of haters on here. I mean just because you don't like RP's acting or personality or hair or WTF-ever, don't throw salt all over the man. RP's voice is gritty and unique. I doubt any of you people saying he sounds horrible can sing this or any song any better. A COVER IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL. And I like both. Thank you again maddywoo13.

  • the little Tiger does it better than pattinson ( singing and biting))))...THX for this Van Morrison Original

  • THANK YOU!! this song is so heart wrenching. I love it.

  • Beautiful song....sounds like it was being sung just to you.

  • thank you so very much for this, its unreal that it was not there for so long, you deserve a medal...

  • Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting the *BEST* version... Van Morrison's amazing one and only original! I'd been looking for this version for ages! :~)

  • Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting the *BEST* version... Van Morrison's amazing one and only original! I'd been looking for this version for ages! :~)

  • Thank you SO SO SO much for posting this.

  • esta cancion tambien la interpreta robert pattinson...los dos son increibles al interpretarlas...

  • OMG. Thank you for uploading this! I love Rob's version, very deiffernt but soothing voices. But I could never find the original, it was annoying me, cause VanM is a god, and he should definitely be on here! Thank you for posting this!

  • man i thought this was robs version bt still gud not as soulful bt to each his own

  • Ah, now real music..

    I got sick just because of listening to Pattinson's cover, I mean he has a horrible voice!

  • FINALLY SOMEONE UPLOADED THE ACTUAL SONG!!!!<3

  • don't get mad but i actually liked robert pattinson's version, but i've been wanting to listen to the original and as expected it blows that cover away

  • @pnoplyr14 why should anyone get mad? To each is own. Some balance just needed to happen.

  • I LOVE YOU for putting this up. I am so bloody sick and tired of seeing this Robert Pattinson crap on here. He may be a good actor, but he can't sing to save his soul. Van Morrison rules.

  • Comon guys-lets quit with the usual YouTube Cover Vs Original crap thats always spouted on here-when it comes to settling this argument, the answer is always simple...the beauty and genius of songs like this stems from the soul of the person who written it, the song itself is just a reflection of that genius. Surely there's no debate-Van M wins anyday.............enjoy!!

  • THANK YOU! Robert Pattinsons version is really good but come on, there is probably another version with morrison but it's impossible to find. Thanks for the upload

  • i love both versions tbh (van's and rob's). but original versions always have the edge anyway. thank you so much for posting this :) van's so awesome, and i can't get enough of this song :)

  • thank you for uploading this ! love it

  • thanks I got tired of Rob pattinson's version

  • For you

  • Great !! How's that !!!

  • Thank you so much for posting this. I feel like I've looked forever on here for the original.

  • thx i almost puke after hearing all this pattison covers in search of original

  • i thing that robert pattinson version is GOOD to !

  • yeay!!! I agree that RP version is horrible! Thank goodness someone posted the original! :)

  • thank God... an original

  • why has an original of this song been so hard to track down. patterson? seriously?????

  • Thanks for posting that wonderful original version !!!!

  • They used to have the ending of Proof of Life on here with this song. I thought the visuals and this song was extremely moving and one of the best endings to a movie I have ever seen.

  • Thankyou for this original version and not one of the many covers who don't come close to the original ... Keep up the originality. Peace!

  • @godsmoment Covers aren't supposed to be like the originals. Hence the name cover. I have only ever heard one other cover of this song and I loved it, just like I love this version.

  • @NireR89 ... Ha! thank you for the lesson my friend although I am fully aware of the term cover and its use ... Yet real creativity would be lost completely if all we did was copy via the use of 'cover' ... Be original, write your own and be your own is all I say. But that's my opinion only and you have yours, and I appreciate that too. Peace!

  • @godsmoment No shit? I know that, I just meant that sometimes a cover can be better than the original ( which as much as I love RP, it is not better than Van's) and people just say it is crap cause they don't like the person who did the cover or how it sounds, when they do in fact make it their own when they cover it. That is all am saying. Well I appreciate your opinion as well. Yeah, peace.

  • @NireR89 No shit! ... It can sometimes but not often sound a little better than the original ... But never really better by creative standards, as it is not original. Yeah! Peace has never been found, nothing original about it either. We could do with a little more of both.

  • @godsmoment I know that it can, that what I meant, some can be some can't. I agree with that as well. Yes peace has not been found, and probably never will. I know I could do with a little peace.

  • FINALLY someone that appreciates the REAL thing, i was going to do that just haven't had the time.

    Thank you so much for this.

    Van Morrison forever...

  • "what IS that?" My thoughts exactly!

    Thanks so much for uploading the original :)

  • Thank you! Finally! I was searching for the original!

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