Jimmy Coup's version of the Thin Lizzy classic Don't Believe a Word 2008

[Granaten]

New, fresh, not Lizzy but great.

Totally adore the hints to the "Old Town" -video! :)

C U in Västerås JC

:)

[mikfenn]

I have to say I think its a great song great performance BUT it is so far removed from the original that its unrecognizable. Whilst remake doesn't mean play it the same there still needs to be an identifying signature to it and this doesn't have it. All that said as a stand alone song (forget its a remake) I think its excellent and I'd buy it

[encarnister]

Oh, Come on! The cover is very good and Jimmi too, so fuck off if you don't like it! Jimmi and Brian, great team! U ;)

[Freddyfartbox]

Fluff.

[animatedfather]

What! No way in hell this song is horrible - I hate to argue because it doesn't get anyone anywhere.. but as a big Thin Lizzy fan and JC fan I can say first hand I completely and utterly disagree with anyone who says this song sucks. because it doesn't

[animatedfather]

@animatedfather and I will beleve this until the day I die

[SeanBlitzkrieg]

That's great Jimmy, crap all over this great song. WTF?

You took a song in a minor key and played in a major key, and now it sounds like the theme song to FRIENDS.

You really removed the balls from this song. Bollocks.

I really wish I didn't have to be so harsh but it's the truth. Fuck.

[MrPerfectfeet]

Hi jimmy I've met you a few times at the tribute gigs and your zest for Lizzy is amazing dude, im a massive fan too, there's nowt so bad about this tune, it's your take, Thin Lizzy were and still are the greatest rock band ever. It's an ok version But no twin lead solo lol Carl

[dirmo77]

Jimmy your a real nice guy i've met you loads of times but this is awfull

[taekwongr]

I am pretty sure that Phil himself would love this version, Jimmy did a wonderful job and he is one of the greatest Lizzy - Lynott fans on earth

[dixonite]

wow, horrible.......really the only thing to say... and it's not that I can't understand the difference between "re-make" and carbon copy or different interpretation, it's just, why bother? they should just have used the same music and then, created different lyrics for it and called it something else altogether. but, please don't ever call this a remake, it's insulting to Thin Lizzy, and Thin Lizzy fans everywhere....

[joefrederick]

Most of you guys seem to want a carbon copy of the original. However, if you think of the best cover song you've heard, very rarely is it exactly the same as the original. Think about Knockin' on Heaven's Door, by Guns N Roses, or Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann. Both added their own twist or likewise changed the original.

That being said, Jimmy Coup is an excellent man and this song is phenomenal.

[kirkpendergras]

You have got to see Jimmy live, you would think you were at a real Lizzy concert! Even if you don't like this version, gotta give Jimmy credit. He totally kicks ass on stage.

[animatedfather]

wow NONE of any of these comments know what they are talking about JC is one of the greatest fucking guys in terms of being a friend to all and his music fucking rocks - I will not accept any opinion less than this.

[kirkpendergras]

@animatedfather, I agree!! Jimmy rocks harder than anyone I know.

[trickticklerwfresh]

Jimmy you're a fuckin champ! This is gonna get a million thumbs down, but people who can't read that it was a "re-make" of the original and the point was not to do an exact cover (which anybody can do), should shut up. Obviously it wasn't gonna be better than the original, but stop being musical snobs and thinking that your music taste is definitive, because it isn't. G'wan the Jimmy! Hope to see a session again soon!

[kirkpendergras]

@trickticklerwfresh, AGREE!!!

[TheMrLusk]

My god. Give it up NOW!!! And in front of the mortalized statue too. God Phil, I'm really sorry about these douchebags.

[apruesse]

I just think that this lyrics are not nice to hear for all the dreamers in this world!

[declanok]

It's a completely different song. Why even bother calling it a Don't believe a word re-make or re-do or whatever way you want to spin it. Whether I like this new song or not doesn't matter. What bothers me is that it's linked to the original.

[Dempsmeister]

absolutely diabolical. such american bubble gum trash. phil would be turning in his grave.

[taekwongr]

I actually loved this version and I totally agree that Phil loves it for sure, great job Jimmy ...the weed lol! Greetings from Greece, I will message you for the link.

[12groney]

Better than U2 but it's Thin Lizzy meets Disney.

[RockJim72]

I love Thin Lizzy, but this one is actually quite ok. They just made it into their own ... Just enjoy it ....

[bygabor]

Oh my fucking god. What did they just do?????????

[eruptionmat]

Not as good as the original, but I actually like this version.

[Tribaxxxx]

DUDE @u1u0 IT IS WRITEN IN THE DESCRIPTION ITS JIMMY'S VERSION OF THE SONG 

[nicnacblack]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooo

[sfvrobvilla]

mmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy sssssooooooonnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

[Fulviowoz]

Grande Jimmy!

Ti ho visto a Howt il 23 maggio in pub, con mia sorella, e abbiamo cantato insieme Use somebody e Everlong. Un mito!!!

[jimmycoup]

wow...the LOVE and HATE for this version is GREAT!!! LOL...look back at ALL of the comments and youll see its each side is quite convincing in their opinions.... if you want a FREE DOWN LOAD of the song or the CD that goes with it called "Go Down Fighting" just send me an email to jimmycouprocks@yahoo...ill send you a link...if you want to tell me how crap it is you can just do that here right??...right...Long Live Philo's music!...jimmy c

[megaladon73]

I'm surprised that statue of Phil in the background didn't jump off its pedestal and run off down the street, screaming, covering its ears in horror...

[imtormentor]

It's definitely poppy..whatever, he was cool when he was Andrew W.K.'s guitarist.

[ROONTANG]

Ehhh... I'd love to say that it's a great cover but I really can't. It lacks all the passion and feel of the original. It's one of those songs that is suited to that real classic rock vibe, not the modern 'radio-rock' style.

[99theinvertedmoron]

I don't know... I cannot say I like it although I must say that the rearrangement of the chorus part is good not so much the verses (its only my opinion). But I do get what you are doing with this and its meaning.

I think its a great tribute to Philo's eclectic way of approaching his music.

Cheers!

[JonnyBlahBlah]

Holy shitting shit. What... just what? Why didn't they just piss on Phil's grave ffs

[blink882]

that is the gayest mother fuckin shit in the world. philo would hav loafed the eejit!

[taekwongr]

see it now for the 2nd time and I like it more he he, any idea where to get a good mp3 of this?

[Ranciomagno]

I love it ...

It's a good one cover ...

"Awuante Jimmy" ...

Cheers from Chile Dude ...

[etde4]

AWFUL

[thegoldenage]

I recommend you all check out The Cure's version of this. Now that's how you pay tribute to a great artist, not with this poop stain.

[Kirok]

Hmmm.... I love this pop tune, but I think it's a poor fit, both structurally and in mood, for "Don't Believe a Word."

Philo did love pop, and I think he would have appreciated the tribute. I'd have to say this is a bit like steak parfait: Two very good things that don't combine well.

[JonnyBlahBlah]

I'm sorry did you know phil ? Did you know his music preferences ? well the STFU

[AlexByrh]

Interesting version.

But I agree that some Thin Lyzzy fans fell it a bit shalow.

[sonicboom1970]

Its a tribute, and a good one!!

[1987beans]

Jaysus

[DeluxeReissue]

Haven't watched this for awhile - and it's even worse than I remembered. FUCKING AWFUL.

[taekwongr]

Very interesting version, I liked it but I am sure that lots of Lizzy fans will say it's crap.

[cortezjagger]

So... when we going to MaySlacks??? -Suade

[PhiloFan75]

Hey Jimmy, a great take on a Lizzy classic. See you again at Vibe 24.....

[IndianaJones11890]

jimmy its realy cool see u soon

[IndianaJones11890]

i no him in real life met him i was der wen they do it and he said he nos hannah montanna and jonas bros

[blackelkdragon]

looks like ben stiller doing a lizzy song !

[dus79]

Hi jimmy great vibe you did 2009..

cool version mate ..keep on LIZZYING

[u1u0]

Maybe these guys are nice guys, but this a TERRIBLE cover of a great song.

Just because you sing the same lyrics, doesn't make it the same song. This isn't a Thin Lizzy cover, for all those that said it was.

[livingprooffilms]

Read the description. Its not a cover. Its REMAKE.

[u1u0]

Livingproof, the line between cover and remake is nebulous anyways. What's a "remake" - changing the music, and keeping the same lyrics, as they do here? The most faithful "covers" necessarily change the music also.

So cover, remake, whatever, let's call it a "version". Doesn't matter. My point is ONLY that this has NOTHING to do with the Lizzy song - not even in spirit (it was a brutally dark song), only some words. This is a new song - theirs. Don't say it has anything to do with Lizzy.

[QPRGuy]

I'm sorry Deluxe but you are so wrong.

I know Jimmy - he is passionate about Philo and his music. Sure, this is his individual take on a Philo song - but to say it is a "kids cartoon theme" is an insult to Jimmy, to Philo, and to Lizzy fans worldwide.

I'm aghast at some of the comments here - maybe because I know Jimmy, Brian Grace and co, I find it hard to take without saying something in their defence. They are decent genuine guys - the insults on here make me so angry.

[DeluxeReissue]

Anyone who sticks up for this load of garbage really needs to be re-educated about music. One of Lizzy's most beautiful songs and you've just ruined it by turning into a kids cartoon theme. Fucking horrible.

[TerryBananaBoots]

Haha, WTF, Sounds like a Christian Rock band have decided to do a Lizzy cover, Fair play to them and they seem like nice guys but its that kind of music where you know that none of the band have never entered deep into other states of mind for inspiration. Comparing their style to Phil's woud be like comparing the Beatles 'I wanna hold you hand' to the Beatles 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely hearts club band' if you know what I mean?

[DuaneAllmanBrother]

Hahahahahaha, WTF?

Terrible, terrible. I'm shocked how people can do this kind of things to an holy songs and artist...

[Testesgirl]

Jimmy is the best!!!!!!

[fretbuzz1]

OMG!!That has to be the worst reworking EVER! They sucked the soul right out of that song. I don't think Mr. Lynott (God Rest his Soul) would appreciate his song was turned into MatchBox 20 drizzle.

[jonte141]

awsome! phil lynott <3 always!

[thelizzyman]

just great best cover/remake ever.

[taraguitar]

A great version of a great song - not easy to get away with either! Well done JC

[simrocks1983]

oh dear

[wedealindreams]

agreed

[thegoldenage]

I think I feel ill. I've never heard such a classic song stripped of all it's soul, guts and beauty, like I have just heard and witnessed. Phil's statue is gonna hunt you down in the middle of the night.

I think I feel ill.

[RoryDupledorf]

Wow, doubly ill? Not suprised dude. Worst... cover... ever.

[wedealindreams]

its not a cover you idiot its a re-working you fuck head. i couldnt asked any one more dedicated to philo then jimmy coup to make this song

[livingprooffilms]

exactly it says modern re-working and not replica

[wedealindreams]

you have no clue

[livingprooffilms]

your completely wrong, Jimmy Coup has put his heart and soul into this song and you can here his passion for the song in his voice.

[thegoldenage]

I have no doubting his passion for the song and that he's putting his heart and soul into it. But it still sucks.

[liberatedcitizens]

Sounds like Fall Out Boy. And that's not a compliment.

Where oh where did Phil's melody go?

[seaabe]

Well done Jim this is brilliant dont know how you didnt win

[ITheVagabond]

a legendary cover! THAT WELL ACE! TOTALLY WELL DONE BADD ASS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!

[smalllions]

fucking cool cover.

[SeanSitka]

I miss my pal Jimmy Coup!

[livingprooffilms]

I really can't get this song out of my head. It's brilliant, Phil would defiantly have like it :D.

[neverletdown]

Awesome Video. Looks like you guys had fun.

[prisonersofwar]

Wicked video, I wish I was there to partake in the fun.

[Nadal06]

savage day man i was glad to be there.