I have to admit, that as much as I love the original of this song, I absolutely LOVE Seal's version. It moves me down deep like few songs do today. I do wish the sound was better on this video though. It loses something.
Yahoo's version sounds much better,--this one sounds off. Almost hard to listen to. I just listened to Teddy's version and I like Seal's equally as well. Teddy's voice has more texture and overall is the more powerful. Seal,on the otherhand , seems to strip the song down to the bare bone and makes it even more personal. Also, Seal goes for that high note and holds it there on the part --"when we don't see eye to eyeEEEE!" Well done. To be honest, I connected more with Seal's version.
Seal is very good singer and seems very likeable and I dig his wife and all that good stuff. But c'mon now. Go and listen to Teddy Pendergrass' version w/Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and come back and apologize. Seal ain't no Teddy.
Yes, Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) does a good job. If someone said Simply Red's version was their favorite, I'd disagree, but okay, I can see it. Seal's pleasant enough version as one's favorite leaves me smacking my forehead with my palm and shaking my head.
hy! this is the best version i ever herd for "if you don't know me. I hear it on the radio every day. it took me a while to find out who is the singer and now i enjoy this song whenever i want :) the best, i repeat :)
I love Seal........but Simply Red brought the house down in Chile last month, singing with the same voice...check it out at (Simply Red Viña 2009 - If You Don't Know Me by Now HQ)
I agree not his best performance but it was amazing to see him in such a small club. Frankly I would take a slightly off day for Seal over most artists best they have anyday.
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Bagpipe13 1 year ago
He is SUCH a WONDERFUL singer!
Also a very attractive man.
beyoncetyratina 1 year ago
so different from CD version. CD version is great, but this is just soso.
shermanxia 1 year ago
Soul by Seal (2008) is a classic album; one of the greatest jazzy cd of the last decade;
Bobbylatope 2 years ago
This is decent, but nobody can touch Teddy Pendergrass.
Autumn82 2 years ago
i am suprissed how this song sounds much much much better with Seal, he is incredibly better, he should cover more 80s
mruanova 2 years ago 3
I prefer simply red version
27Johanita 2 years ago 4
well-endowed body
supermj55 2 years ago
I have to admit, that as much as I love the original of this song, I absolutely LOVE Seal's version. It moves me down deep like few songs do today. I do wish the sound was better on this video though. It loses something.
hulber524 2 years ago 4
horrible audio.
crowcopper 2 years ago 4
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REALLY POOR i hate this version
Rickytw 2 years ago
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Not as good as David Brent's version in my opinion, although this works well
ewhguitarist 2 years ago
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this nigger has such a powerful voice
OFFICESTEW 2 years ago
Yahoo's version sounds much better,--this one sounds off. Almost hard to listen to. I just listened to Teddy's version and I like Seal's equally as well. Teddy's voice has more texture and overall is the more powerful. Seal,on the otherhand , seems to strip the song down to the bare bone and makes it even more personal. Also, Seal goes for that high note and holds it there on the part --"when we don't see eye to eyeEEEE!" Well done. To be honest, I connected more with Seal's version.
Rick130WCS 2 years ago
aMazing!!!!!!
MarinaUlliel 2 years ago 3
simply red do this before seal?
btw it's almost similar with ciara song's never ever in the chorus ^_^
jannethpetz 2 years ago 2
Awesome song!
This singer is the best! :D!
Ivanshere 2 years ago
this is fantastic!
smilelelele 2 years ago 2
Seal is very good singer and seems very likeable and I dig his wife and all that good stuff. But c'mon now. Go and listen to Teddy Pendergrass' version w/Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and come back and apologize. Seal ain't no Teddy.
dchometownboy 2 years ago 5
Yes Seal does a fair job but come on he is definately no match for Teddy. Seals voice is in no way strong enough for a song like this.
I wonder what Teddy thinks of this version if he's heard Seal do it?
Simply Red does it much better than Seal.
Sorry I have to go with the old masters.
This pales in comparision.
Rubiglo 2 years ago 3
Yes, Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) does a good job. If someone said Simply Red's version was their favorite, I'd disagree, but okay, I can see it. Seal's pleasant enough version as one's favorite leaves me smacking my forehead with my palm and shaking my head.
dchometownboy 2 years ago 2
I agree seal doesn't have the power to sing this one.
Inspector711 2 years ago
the man is simply fantatic
arm376 2 years ago
hy! this is the best version i ever herd for "if you don't know me. I hear it on the radio every day. it took me a while to find out who is the singer and now i enjoy this song whenever i want :) the best, i repeat :)
yochanna20 2 years ago
this is Teddys song.
no comparison
amlithorr 2 years ago
his voice is amazing. i love his version of this song...
sitafaye124 2 years ago
Man, I love this song.
Anuilagi 2 years ago
There is a better version on Yahoo Music.
volleygal52 2 years ago 2
Of the Ronnie Scotts gig? There are many good videos of the song I have seen but none from that gig. Could you email me privately the link please?
goodgrr 2 years ago
What a great version of a great song
volleygal52 2 years ago
he is the best !!!!!!!!
bibica28 2 years ago
sooooo good :)
marcosanegron 2 years ago
simply dead (red) eat your heart out!!!!
brombeer2 2 years ago
I love Seal........but Simply Red brought the house down in Chile last month, singing with the same voice...check it out at (Simply Red Viña 2009 - If You Don't Know Me by Now HQ)
nonashorty926 2 years ago 2
Actually is not that amazing if you have heard the album version, he coudn't reach some high notes here. Pretty good performance nonetheless.
alexpiana 3 years ago
I agree not his best performance but it was amazing to see him in such a small club. Frankly I would take a slightly off day for Seal over most artists best they have anyday.
goodgrr 2 years ago
amazing!!
Jin315black 3 years ago
Simply Amazing!
Sylardf 3 years ago