Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Loverman

[Haggis101]

Maybe everyone complaining about the singing in this live video dubbed from whoever's faded old VHS taped copy of this of an obviously drunk Nick Cave might do good to actually listen to the studio version on the album 'Let Love In', then make a judgement on his singing voice.

[SpankyMcGrits]

People are just looking for a reason to dis Metallica. Want proof? Go to every video from Garage, Inc. The top comments will no doubt be "Metallica ruined this song!" or some other untrue bs such as that.

[Akaarei]

I never meant to offend anybody. I can't sing myself at all. Maybe its just the metallica and other metal bands influence... I can't bring myself into liking this. It's just lacking something

[3fighter]

@freakmetallica balls its sweet but not better muhahhahahahaha

[Akaarei]

I admit i first heard the metallica cover. When i did i was like "OMFG what is this? how is it possible i didnt hear it before?"

Then i found out it was a cover, so i wanted to hear the original. Maybe i don't have the right taste, but this doesn't give me a third of the shivers Metallica did. This man can't sing

[edstone1]

@Akaarei O.k. I understand where your'e coming from but remember;Metallica sang their version under the best of circumstances with a top notch studio and probably their shrink in the next room. For Nick Cave it was like tuesday...

[PavleenaX]

@Akaarei To say that Nick Cave can't sing is the blasphemy. Metallica's version is too polished and James Hetfield sings it as if he was bored. This song is supposed to be passionate, not empty perfection.

[karl198]

@Akaarei

It's not about singing in tune, it's about sounding like you mean it and shouting down the mic.

[MuscleFreak2796]

Metallica covered it great guys ;) but I like the orignial song too.

[midlos]

In every video of every musician in Youtube there are Metallica fans whining over the band. lol So funny.

[keganambrose]

epic vid

[AL3AJEB]

thank you nick cave for the song

and fuck you for the singing

VIVA METALLICA YEEEEEEEAH

[Dominator5515]

faggot

[AsparagusMonster]

He sounds like a shitdicked karaoke singer...

[mikey777666]

FUCK I WISH I WAS THERE!!!

[cristipaul92]

thumbs if you think Metallica > Nick Cave. Metallica's loverman can't be compared with Nick Cave's version. This one sucks. That 301 likes = 301 peoples who did not ever listened Metallica's loverman.

[RachaelE100]

Nick in a leather jacket - thumbs up!

[creativenameisnotava]

The Metallica version is on Youtube as well. I'd watch that one instead if you like it more.

[karla123508]

kkkkkkkkkkkk

[Weeninja]

how can ppl think metallica's version is better. Nick cave > Metallica.

[Skurvfjes]

@Weeninja

That's pretty easy. Nick Cave basicly sucks.. And his version of this song is just not logical. Metallica FTW!

[MassExtinctionEvent]

@Skurvfjes Metallica don't seem to think Nick sucks... As for not logical, you fail at grasping the intent of the song. Pay attention to the lyrics and maybe you'll figure out why Nick sings it the way he does. He's not just singing, he's voice acting. Something that Hetfield will never be able to do. And yes, I am a Metallica fan. And most songs on Garage, Inc. are NOT as good as the originals. Stop being a fan-boy, open your mind to other music styles, and maybe you'll figure it out.

[Skurvfjes]

@MassExtinctionEvent

Well. We have different opinions on this one. I dont like Nick Cave's music. And I dont think that his way of performing this song is any good.

And wow! Congrats! You are the first one to call me a fan-boy ^^,

[AsparagusMonster]

@Weeninja He sounds like a drunk. doped up karaoke singer.. and then he tries to yell the chorus like he's being raped by a giraffe. The only credit I give to him is that he gave Metallica something to cover, and improve by 100%.

[bollocksnlilies]

@AsparagusMonster you obviously listen to some music other than cave's music. My advice, look into his music some more, he is part of two great bands-music projects the bad seeds and grinderman. You havent watched him live or live footage of his performances, but you really should in order to form an opinion and then decide whether you should be calling an artist that has experimented with four different musical genres and pushed its boundaries, a karaoke singer who is being raped by a giraffe

[3fighter]

@AsparagusMonster  shut the fuck up u!!!

[PAUT10041977]

im prezionante

[Metalgooze]

He should listen to Metallicas cover... that's a good song... this isn't

[Borisas88]

Can't understand how people say metallicas version is awfull, but I guess that's the result of fanboys.

Think they're both great. It's a really well composed song! For me, the nick cave version has a lot more frustration within it, while metallica gives me a strong feeling of supressed anger

[luimarcas]

Metallica's cocer is better James Hetfield sing awsome

[davidmdlml]

I see This and Think That Metallica Cover Is Awful

[shinyalbert]

@davidmdlml

Metallica *ARE* Awful

[NothingSacred27]

Metallica's cover better? Are you kidding? Metallica's cover was a last ditch attempt by the band to make some decent music as they left their best days behind.

Nick is incredible! Some has-been metal band will never improve upon any of Nick's music.

[1960bang]

Much prefer Metallica's version... James Hetfield's voice is so much more desirable...come to think of it, James is desirable!!

[guitarwizard987]

why cant he just fuckin sing the song sounds like hes fuckin wasted

[LieutenantBekker]

@guitarwizard987 He probably was wasted, or on heroin.

[latoyaglvr]

@LieutenantBekker he's been clean for a long time

[ofabiopk]

Hey, i love metallica but this song, is AWSOME. Thumbs Up Nick Cave

[strngrhn]

ne diyon amına kodumun çocuğu

[davvvvey]

Metallica fans will hate this song.. Cave fans will hate the Metallica cover.. I'm a fan of both bands and I like each band's version of the song...but as always, the original is always a little bit better than a cover!

[lilithbernstein]

@davvvvey: Thank you for the words of wisdom!

[19metallica01]

la version de metallica es 1000 veces mejor que esta, larga vida a MetallicA

[AEAairsoft]

i think that metallica's version is a lot better

[gsh73la]

@AEAairsoft *looks at faves*

Yeah, your alround shit taste would substantiate that (adhd-spam-junk-head ?)

[baalpeej]

@conkerz22 he can sing. but this is attitude. it's about the lyrics not about the tone.

[conkerz22]

this guy quite clearly..CANNOT sing

[gsh73la]

@conkerz22 His voice has character. Hard to tell, when your faves are formulaic shite ?

[DrewBludd]

@conkerz22 Nick Cave? You might want to fact check that statement.

[shawndimery]

@conkerz22 Listen to No More Shall We Part and then come back with that statement. Dickhead.

[Jnth007]

@freakmetallica you're an IDIOT! MUAHAHAHAA

[96Damian0007]

hahahha he can't sing !

[Jnth007]

@96Damian0007 you wouldn't know good singing if it hits you in you're mother fucking head, you fucking child!

[ivandarius]

is singn out of tone, metallica its better

[snakey44]

oh ffs, i don't think metallica was trying to make it better, i think they just fucking loved the song so much they wanted to do it too. why try to compare? ffs just enjoy!

[StiflerGREECE]

Matallica made a song.

Nick Cave made an experience...

[mozartibnkhajjam]

one of his best song (for me:-)

[mrsneal9]

I wonder how many babies were made to this song.

[IRISHPUNK676]

Nick isn't wearing a suit. o__O

[Estigon2006]

If I was going to go on Austrailian x factor, I would sing this song. Its actual Australian talent.

[Estigon2006]

If I was going to go on Austrailian x factor, I would sing this song. Its actual Austrailian talent.

[monkeyknife1]

Nick cave's version of this song i think is so much better than metallica's and I am a fan of both bands.

[pinkangus]

the vocals sound like Jim Morrisson

[fkyou2slut]

looks a bit like Jim Carrey.

[gsh73la]

@fkyou2slut Doesn't at all

[efkagore]

miss blixa...he supplied "juice" to whole performance...

[MattaHary007]

wtf.. is he having a heartattack or sumthing?

im afriad that this dude is gonna bang his head off.

i liked the song when metallica did it.. but now im startin to hate it o.o.

[dragonash1993]

@MattaHary007 Not a heart attack, but that's what heroin will do for you...

Go on, try some ;D

(Oh and I'm in the same opinion, I love Nick's version, hate Metallica's - they ruined it for me with their cover)

[o0debs]

kind of reminds me of the voice of ian curtis from joy division

[dragonash1993]

Damn he has a sexy voice

the crowd looks dead though :|

[MicaelaDesrosiers]

this is just too awesome. *faints*

[FrogPrincess0]

I love the 'lovermaaaaaan' chorus

but this is better than metallica's ?

BITE ME!

NO WAY!!

[FrogPrincess0]

@karl198 Do you even know metallica?

the world's most popular metal band ?

if all their epic performances were only 'dreams', could you tell me how theyve gotten this far?

i have nothing against nick dave, he's fine and i listen to him every now and then, but you people keep saying that metallica cant step up to that, when they obviously CAN!

[FrogPrincess0]

@karl198 Well, hands down for a moment, thank god you dont see the power in that gaga lady, you really got me there.

but metallica are too good to be underestimated this way,

they can have everybody's attention on stage,

and they do a lot of types of metal,

Metallica are simply the good the bad and the ugly!

without comparison of course.

[GringoSon]

whats up at 2:25 where the guitarist shakes off nicks hand haha

[GringoSon]

theres nooooooooooooooo way metallica did better than THIS! haha

[ledererbrian]

blixa bargeld is the guitarist witth the long hair

[Ganwin927]

Damn, there is like 10 miles between the stage and the audience!

[KISSmyBUT666]

Well,I respect Nick Cave,I really do,but personally for me Metallicas cover have more passion,they just touch your soul.But for everyone its different understanding. :)

[omegaweapon47]

@KISSmyBUT666

You speak the truth my friend, i can't relate to nick cave. strange voice or something i don't get it

[Angrautimas]

@KISSmyBUT666 I think thats the point: Everyone has a different understanding and different emotions.

I personally am sure that Nick Cave did not only touch my soul, he has stolen it and does some very weird things with it :D

He also LIVES the song in that performance...its soulshaking.

Aaand as a woman...I would prefer this loverman here...my god..he is walking sex in that vid and it makes me shiver watching that...butterflys in my stomach :D But really, its a matter of personal taste ;)

[mmrr74]

I remember this performance from Glasto 1994...... Awesome

[Pavl0ve]

Who is the guitarist with long hair ?

[lilithbernstein]

I must admit that I quite like the Metallica cover...there's more of that raw brute force in that version that the words imply, isn't there?

[brainphreak]

@lilithbernstein - Metallica is like a polished American Idol version of the song, The original was very abrasive and dark.

[pollywarrior]

Awesome

[halcyondiz]

4:22 *FAINTS*

[nudgola74]

was at this gig and held off an asthma attack with some good speed as i recall.Glasto '94 was the best 1 I ever atended.

[Bus1588]

nick cave is my new hero

[chrisnouvelle41]

this is awesome footage! encore nick!

[FragileLittleAngel]

thank you for posting this video...thank you so much....they are amazing!

[kissbajja]

to melandin101. No, he always does that face . whatch the duet with NIck and Blixa, "where the wild roses grow". Then he also looks very irritated but at the end he lets Nick kiss him.

[staggersu]

a leader is a DEALER in hope...

[conspirator9]

he totally fucks up the first line.

[lapislazuli7]

So what? I love him still... :-)

When I saw him in concert he kept forgetting

his own lyrics a lot. But he wrote them.

[melandin101]

2:25 is it just me or blixa actually looks a little bit irritated and wants nick to leave him alone?)

[wiccsy]

hahaha no. that´s just your fantasy talking..

[wilsonr92]

Cave is awesome!

[DrDaul]

GOd !

[KenniesDead687]

Metallica covered this! Totally didn't know that

[cactaceous]

What a fucking boring crowd.

[ZEEBEE2469]

Yeah, what is up with this crowd!???

[wywy124]

It's probably hard to get into it when the front row of the audience is 30 feet away from the stage.

[cactaceous]

Good point, but still.

[OpheliaLestrange]

god, Nick's so sexy when he's freaking out...and Blixa eating the mic...and those lyrics...wow...

perfect version of an awesome song <3

[Aamnevrok]

my fucking god! shitloads of soul in this one!

[SymphonyOfDestruct99]

maybe is was edited..

[willki8]

I can tell you's this was Nick Cave at Glastonbury Festivall 1994 in the UK

[helgajohn]

Makes me want to rip off all my clothes and crawl all over him!

[nickcavevspredator]

for real

[33redarmies]

best love song ever....nick manages to freak me out in this one. It's almost as if he is revealing a deeper, darker part of himself....

[bonniegila]

he always does that:D

[eicca123]

I just had a musical orgasm. Most powerful song ever!

[GenusMus]

excellent.. anybody knows where i can find the whole show??

[TrampVamp]

Fucking Excellent, Nick,s a sexy bastard

[LukeGeoDude]

he has a face of pure crazed retard, but singing is truly something

[itamexico]

Un Fuckin' Beleivable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it looks like he's gonna explode, his intensity is without precedent!

[sofarfromme]

This is the best version of Loverman ever - better even than the one on Let Love In. Thanks for the upload.

[bonniegila]

Exactly...its so better..its unbelievable...

have Mercy on my Nick...puh leazzzz...sucha perfomer...first time ive seen this , i was going like well on this verse he cant handle it anymore..but he did that, do i was like ok next verse..but he continues to be more great on every verse....what kind of alian can do it like this...????

[conopister]

i think metallica version is better

[StiflerGREECE]

I'm a big fun of Nick Cave and Metallica. I have to admit that Metellica's cover is awful. Nick's version is taking you to another place. A place where the devil is outside your door and waits for you...

[FrogPrincess0]

@StiflerGREECE you have got to be kidding me.

AWFUL ?!

[undericesinger]

Well let's see the song is called loverman so let's see who does a better job of displaying that sexuality? I think Metallica does a pretty damn good job of it, Nick Cave is more theatrical. Just cus metallica covered it the way they did doesn't make it horrible. You are a horrible critic lol.

[BagOfGlass]

@StiflerGREECE

I just think Metallica's cover is funny because you'd think turning it into a metal song would make it more intense and violent but nope, they fucked that up.

[Placebo4baby03]

God I love this song. I'd love to see it done live. How long ago was this?

[bonniegila]

from the album let love in 1994...so it must be around 1994 or 1995

[ezri99]

Good on ya, Nick

[cheKthis0ut]

génial

[CoTeCiOtm]

That's what I call passion! Nick Cave's voice here is amazing! The whole band creates a new atmosphere while playing this, watching this you can tell that Nick Cave got a lot of passion for his music and that's really good!

[bonniegila]

thx for Blixa too who was in charge of noise when he was in the bad seeds....and in this song..nioses are....i dunno u put a words of it..the noises are a brilliant texture for these words...

[HighPisi]

this song has such a sexual power if u know what i mean... i want this devil to own me!

[helgajohn]

I think I need a cigarette after watching that.

Ohh baby...

[anticlimatic21]

Cave wrote this song for one purpose: to kick your ass and burn you down. Just call me victim #132,458..

[golek76]

Metallica?no way!its disco.he he.only NICK CAVE,DEPECHE MODE,THE DOORS!100%real..

[anedonia8]

James is much more better

you are crazy.

[Metallizerr]

james!?Better?? lol you must be a kid.

[anedonia8]

My comment was for another kid, who says that Metallica's version, was better =_= *sorry for my ugly english* I love Nick Cave!

[desertman300]

James is much more better

[lapislazuli7]

THANK you!!!

[UltraHyperGirl]

Nick Cave is not only much more talented that James Hetfield (no offense to Metallica) he's also way more attractive.

Martin Gore's cover was better than Metallica's. But, then, I'm a Depeche Mode fan.

[sandelic1]

who isn't DM fan? ;)

[mattyvitofinch]

Ur right Nick Caves amzing compared to metalica dude and metalica dont hold a candle to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds or Depeche Mode for that matter

[mattyvitofinch]

Ur right Nick Caves amzing compared to metalica dude and metalica dont hold a candle to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds or Depeche Mode for that matter

[vidaboy]

whoa, Metallica's more established in the music scene than Cave. Metallica's covers are their take on the song, their heavy spin offs. Cave's lyrics are insane, as in crazy. this song turned out awesome though.

[mattyvitofinch]

Well "Metallica's more established in the music scene than Cave" is kinda a point against your arguement because theyr more mainstream then Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds you cant really compare the two to be honest because alot of people would go against metallica in the arguement and metallica being more "MAINSTREAM" more people would go against Nick Cave. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds I do not give a shit what anyone sais right are one of the best bands in the world like probs in the top 10

[mattyvitofinch]

Well "Metallica's more established in the music scene than Cave" is kinda a point against your arguement because theyr more mainstream then Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds you cant really compare the two to be honest because alot of people would go against metallica in the arguement and metallica being more "MAINSTREAM" more people would go against Nick Cave. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds I do not give a shit what anyone sais right are one of the best bands in the world like probs in the top 10

[bobbelibob]

James Hetfield can't sing.

[rsoomer]

no one is cooler than nick, wash your vingers with soap (dutch saying)

[kriens]

JAMES HETFIELD is of course much,much,much,much,much,much,­much,much,much COOLER than this softy.

[EuchridEucrow1]

I like this version better than the other version from '96 that's up here - I think from the Bizaare Festival (??)

Blixa's playing just seems more inspired.

[PianoBeater]

there isnt a rule like orginals songs are better than covers. if your not a big fan of nick cave you can say metallicas version is better. and its the truth. james' vocal is amazing very alive and touchin

[bonniegila]

this discussion reminded me of "the man who sold the world" , which most of the people think that its Cobain's work(which is a realy good cover)

but bowie wrote it actualy..

copy pasting what bowie felt: :D

Bowie bemoaned the fact that when he performed the number himself he would encounter "kids that come up afterwards and say, 'It's cool you're doing a Nirvana song.' And I think, 'Fuck you, you little tosser

i think that says enough:D

[companyofthefallen]

hmm i like metallicas versio much more. thje voice here is a bit ... weak. It doesnt express anything

[AhCrap1]

Doesn't express anything? He wrote this song. Metallica covered it, how can it mean any more than Cave's?

[SanguineSymphony]

Cave's music has fangs he isn't worried about sounding "cool" like hetfield... Probably why sheep don't think he sounds that way. Also Metallica can't implode like the music Cave is associated with...

[Jaaaaam]

Nick Cave is of course much cooler than Hetfield anyway. I mean, the man's an ICON! He's up there with Dylan, Cohen and Waits now, at the same time as having been in The Birthday Party (a band which at times sound more metal than Metallica anyway). Fanboy rant over.

[julitesi]

James' vocals have the power to turn a sofisticate and sexy song into a ordinary angry song.

[jjeri]

much better than metallica's version. This is an original, definitelly.

[pepsitwist666]

oh how i love this song ^^ mr cave i so amazin :] i hope to see his performance some day

[MartinRocksMySocks]

WOOOOOOOOOW! That was.. brilliant!

[goouttothemeadow]

Sooo Amazing!

[paulpogues]

fuckin ace video! cheers for uploading!