This is an awesome re-vamping of a Flaming Lips classic. I've always been a huge fan of both Ben Folds and The Flaming Lips. Seeing this just made my day.
It may not be a note-for-note cover of the original Flaming Lips song, but it sure as hell sounds a lot like ANY song by The Fifth Dimension. A good song nonetheless.
for some reason i cant reply to some posts, but to the uberpretentious doucher who said that this is the worst cover ever and that Ben Folds is boring, etc. tripe and that Flaming Lips are your favorite...
to you, i hang my head, giggle and say:
of course they are, you ridiculously humorless epitome of a waste.
How is the audience sitting still through this? They look miserable! I'd be squealing and practically pissing myself in ecstasy. They'd have to escort me out.
Ele chupou foi a Bossa Nova da minha terra e fudeu com a música, isso sim! Curto demais Jazz e tb amo música Alternativa, mas isso chega a ser tosco! !! Prefiro a original!
Possibly one of the worst covers I've ever heard...
Though I guess Ben Fold's particular brand of bland AOR tripe doesn't exactly appeal to my tastes, whereas the Flaming Lips are possibly my favourite band ever.
I'm not really getting all the negative comments (and the 4 star rating for that matter). Clearly you're not a true music fan if you don't at the very least respect this remake. You need to recognize the creativity that went into this. Listen to one, then listen to the other. Would you even know it was the same song if you took out the lyrics?
I think you need to calm down :-) Ben Folds Five didn't make this song to 'challenge' the original, but as a tribute to the greatness of the song, it's a compliment to The Flaming Lips. As to why everyone thinks it's better than the original, I'm not sure because I like the original better myself, but people are entitled to their opinion. I think everyone that loves "Behind Blue Eyes" by Limp Bizkit should love the original by The Who but insulting them certainly won't help my case.
nice coctail jazz version of this song...although i dont regard it as better than the original, it creates a vibe that the other does not, so, i can dig it
@bringyourownslinky Ugh. Fuck you.
edgirallenjoe29 1 day ago
This is an awesome re-vamping of a Flaming Lips classic. I've always been a huge fan of both Ben Folds and The Flaming Lips. Seeing this just made my day.
brewluvr 1 day ago
guys dancing in the background ftw
Dakrocker 1 day ago
this is wonderful ben. ah. bff for life
FinchPG 1 day ago
Robert Sledge says " ASS - ALENE!
Orbitalfear 1 week ago
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itcrysmascara 1 month ago
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he turned it into some jazzy porn version... terrible
astroboirap 2 months ago
As awesome as the Flaming lips are, this cover is the superior version of She Don't Use Jelly.
Parklifefication 2 months ago
frociame
LaFinestraSulCortile 2 months ago
Love the random dancers
Displaysac90 3 months ago
holy hell
eidlawnairb 3 months ago
Maybe the best cover I've ever heard...
I need to get some work done, but I can't seem to stop watching this!
zytxuy 4 months ago 2
1:00 for rapist- mullet head bob...
Furcoatproductions 4 months ago
darren's voice is so different here. i'm used to hearing him singing in a lower tone and in slower songs, but i like his voice here. :)
snapperz716 5 months ago
I love the dancing guys at 3:45
kindafunnnky 6 months ago 3
@1:14 fucking great dancing
clipclop15 8 months ago 2
One of my favorite bands covering onve of my favorite bands
thebigdiegowski 8 months ago
It may not be a note-for-note cover of the original Flaming Lips song, but it sure as hell sounds a lot like ANY song by The Fifth Dimension. A good song nonetheless.
TPBass1224 8 months ago
guy at 3:30 caught head lice.
rickyodom 9 months ago
Ben's so young! He barely looks like himself. I mean, WOW! How old is this?
MayberryRebel 11 months ago
@MayberryRebel this is probably like 13 years old or something i'd guess.
jerryartwurld 10 months ago
Fuckin' Bossa Jelly.
allensingley 11 months ago
Ben Folds Five: 'Let's take this Flaming Lips song and create our own unique, creative tribute to it and the band because we love it so much!'
Flaming Lips Fans: 'Fuck you.'
The mind boggles.
tikalal 1 year ago
looks like the rapist at 0:59 was havin fun......
Furcoatproductions 1 year ago
awww hes soo young!
Bertoli 1 year ago
The studio version of this is awesome. Very Burt Bacharach!
DeathFromAbove1981 1 year ago
for some reason i cant reply to some posts, but to the uberpretentious doucher who said that this is the worst cover ever and that Ben Folds is boring, etc. tripe and that Flaming Lips are your favorite...
to you, i hang my head, giggle and say:
of course they are, you ridiculously humorless epitome of a waste.
TheStevehixn 1 year ago 2
The harmonies during the chorus are spot on!
jimmiranda 1 year ago
that was fucking cool.
jimmiranda 1 year ago
Wow! They're all so young!
ovinophile 1 year ago
another great song.
jimmiranda 1 year ago
How is the audience sitting still through this? They look miserable! I'd be squealing and practically pissing myself in ecstasy. They'd have to escort me out.
rftgf08 1 year ago 4
Atrocious smartass crap. God. I feel violated.
mantra3000 1 year ago
@mantra3000 We're starting a charity to buy you a sense of humour. Have courage.
Green28142814 1 year ago
@Green28142814 Just what I was talking about.
mantra3000 1 year ago
i love flaming lips and i miss trumpets in that version like i have from Ben folds ,nice video thanks for posting
Mhaza 1 year ago
I can't decide what's more awesome - the fantastic music or the really bad dancing of the guy in the background @ 1:15 who then moonwalks @ 2:10....
whyarepeoplesounkind 1 year ago 2
@whyarepeoplesounkind I don't know, I thought my dance moves were really cool! LOL
416maxnorth 1 year ago
what dvd is this from?
drewbrewful 1 year ago
@drewbrewful Its a performance from the show Sessions at West 54. I've watched it and its awesome if you like Ben Folds Five.
mrzipdisk 1 year ago
@drewbrewful It's called: ''The complete session at west 54th'' by Ben Folds Five
makhno82 1 year ago
@drewbrewful 'Ben Folds Five :Sessions at West 54th" I have it, it's amazing.
Green28142814 1 year ago
Ele chupou foi a Bossa Nova da minha terra e fudeu com a música, isso sim! Curto demais Jazz e tb amo música Alternativa, mas isso chega a ser tosco! !! Prefiro a original!
Skullmuerto 1 year ago
@GoodGoodFriend if humans are pathetic then were does that leave you at you idiot
airsoftplayer8 1 year ago
stunning!
dancethebossanova 1 year ago
my favorite song. thank you robert! K.
cessna62u 1 year ago
What is with the dancing men?
fillXinXblankXstares 1 year ago
my god this rocks
deperez00 1 year ago
Sick!
In both ways.
Collins1907 1 year ago
Possibly one of the worst covers I've ever heard...
Though I guess Ben Fold's particular brand of bland AOR tripe doesn't exactly appeal to my tastes, whereas the Flaming Lips are possibly my favourite band ever.
jamesbrittan 1 year ago
@GoodGoodFriend you sir are pathetic
subrock86 2 years ago
I'm not really getting all the negative comments (and the 4 star rating for that matter). Clearly you're not a true music fan if you don't at the very least respect this remake. You need to recognize the creativity that went into this. Listen to one, then listen to the other. Would you even know it was the same song if you took out the lyrics?
jzack420 2 years ago 4
not sold
jemimajane78 2 years ago
freaking awesome
LadderEnterprises 2 years ago
Hey vance!!
You ripped this off my DVD! lol
Remember when we did this at the prom assembly?!
BAH! Miss ya buddy!
gambatula 2 years ago
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gay
dcrazie45 2 years ago
I adore The Flaming Lips and I think this is an excellent cover. I'm gonna check out more of this Ben Folds feller.
cpokey 2 years ago 46
@cpokey: Ben Folds is great, take that from a fellow Flaming Lips fan.
SchindlerHaughton 1 year ago 2
@cpokey he's just great
tilourlightsburnout 3 months ago
haha, its far too softer jazz for me to even be angry and how bad it is
sauly6 2 years ago
I think you need to calm down :-) Ben Folds Five didn't make this song to 'challenge' the original, but as a tribute to the greatness of the song, it's a compliment to The Flaming Lips. As to why everyone thinks it's better than the original, I'm not sure because I like the original better myself, but people are entitled to their opinion. I think everyone that loves "Behind Blue Eyes" by Limp Bizkit should love the original by The Who but insulting them certainly won't help my case.
parkerwightman 3 years ago 3
great cover.. very ben foldsy.. lol .. Nothing compares to the original however.
phlizmo 3 years ago 2
@phlizmo this song beats the original
macemasterdizzle 1 year ago
@macemasterdizzle why anyone would think such a thing is beyond my comprehension but you are certainly entitled to your opinion.
phlizmo 1 year ago
hes from bluezcluez
delibug97 3 years ago
Fuck, this is horrible.
MagnificentFiend 3 years ago
this is so awful
Rockwood19 3 years ago
Seriously, i was sorta anxious to see this but I have to agree with GoodGoodFriend. Honestly, I wish I hadn't watched it ((
beano52 3 years ago
nice coctail jazz version of this song...although i dont regard it as better than the original, it creates a vibe that the other does not, so, i can dig it
smickitysmack 3 years ago 2
Now this is constructive criticism. Something I'm not used to seeing on youtube.
Roxxxxxxxbottttter 2 years ago
this is as better than the original as it can get...
lauraeatsworld 3 years ago
niice! very jazzy. I originaly heard this song on Beavis and Butthead when I was a kid.
cowtippingrocks 3 years ago
i like this version better
maddenchiefs 3 years ago
nice cover
ChrisxMelonixLover 3 years ago
The actual recording is better... better pitch and cooler instroments... But an awesome song... dont really understand it lol...
emanemc123 3 years ago
@emanemc123 since the original singer was also the original composer I think the pitch is best the way Wayne delivered it.
phlizmo 1 year ago
Oh this song kicks ass. Especially how the 5 do it!
foot22013 3 years ago