James Durbin - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) / Green Day Cover

[MyDreadLord]

what?? HE cover this song?? and i don't know?? DAMN!! i missed this one!!, it's freaking AWESOME!!

[TeamJacob1903]

It's okay but too much autotune *ugh*

[PandemoniumVice]

this is Green Day sounds just like them, can't be James Durbin doesn't sound as good as he sings! <3

[xxbrycegodinxx]

I heard him sing this and nearly cried, that's how good James is. DURBINATOR!!

[25784lazza]

this is eirie how much this sounds like greenday's original vocalswise!

[AllstarBieberWeekend]

This is amazing I love Green Day but I love James more and think he did an absoulotly fantastic job(yes I know I spelt something wrong)

[ma7xpe]

This song is so good, and James does an amazing job singing this :) me likey

[griffonwriter]

I love this song... and I LOVE James' version!!!!

[MissShawtiiexx]

needs to stick to heavy metal i mean like thats why we all love him(:

[BroudbrunMusicMerge]

Now that I think of it, he's been able to sing with this nasally feel before... Maybe it's not auto-tuned at all?! o_O

[irishdancerocker]

love it!

[domokun820023]

autotuned. :(

[elements218]

@domokun820023 i think its more like he was using a different vocal technique in this song, a more nasal quality of the voice

[rasvaletti666]

@domokun820023 Can u please tell me, in which part of this song James voice is autotuned?

[domokun820023]

@rasvaletti666 because his voice seems not like that

[SnazySpaz]

I don't notice any damn Autotune. James Durbin is a legend. Shut up people.

[RockZeWorld]

horrible song choice

[GearedUndersGoToGuy]

Good artist fucking autotone

[CallmeMADI]

this is sooooooooooooooo amazing

[myshadow816]

Scotty couldn't sing his way out of a dark box and I'm not saying that because the person I liked didn't win I just QUIT watching Idol because his (Scotty's) voice was that horrible!!! James on the othe hand could not just carry a tune he could carry ANY tune!!

[myshadow816]

Scotty couldn't sing his way out of a dark box and I'm not saying that because the person I liked didn't win I just QUIT watching Idol because his (Scotty's) voice was that horrible!!!

[cindequette1977]

scotty was ok...but i cant wait to get james's cd.....HE SHOULD HAVE WON!!!!!

IDOL IS RIGGED!!!!!!  CANADA LOVES JAMES!!!!!!!

[bettiinam]

james should have won american idol <3

[granttnarg1]

Not bad for a cover but he didnt do anything to make it his own

[abirnell]

This is terrible....

[horsenaround]

Those twangy guitars ruin this! The whole thing is way too brassy!

[idolcrazi93]

YESS!!!! JAMES IS DOING CARLE PLACE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011'S SONG I LOVE YOU JAMES THANK YOU FOR THIS MOMENT AHH SOO HAPPY!!!

[traxxas777]

WOW. i hate when people do covers of songs that arent theres but being a fan of greenday and durbin this song is awesome by durbin! Keep it up!!!!

[Liberty1321]

@traxxas777 T-T They are called covers because its them singing a song that isnt theirs..... you cant do a cover of a song thats yours XD

[NeonWhiteBoy1]

@traxxas777 It wouldn't be a cover if it was already by him...?

[DaniTyranecia]

It's rare that a cover is almost as good as the original

[audrEYheart21]

relaxing .. good job!

[CelticVizard]

I think James did make this call. I feel like he just wanted to show the world what he's got. I can say this because he and I share a common disability. Plus, he improved the song to me.

[Abbs148]

i got to touch is hand!! haha

[ckeish]

I love this,,,autotuned or not,,,,James Durbin should have won American Idol,,,although I love Scotty too

[brian97fly]

@ckeish scotty sucks. i fucking fucking fucking hate him

[Shun101010]

@ckeish it's not autotuned, it's just extremely compressed.I heard one note which may have been autotuned but that's it.

[mychocolategypsy]

OMG... don't worry folks, this will all be over with in about a year. Nice work though, James!

[SLASHdaROCKER]

DAMN YOU RECORD COMPANIES! THIS IS GOOD, BUT NOT EXACTLY JAMES' STYLE! COMPARE THE THINGS HE SANG ON THE SHOW AND THE VERSION OF THE STUDIO!

[metallica708]

This still sounds good, but it's not his song. He's more of a hard rock/metal singer and that's the way we like him.

[kingko55]

this is not James at all

[CelticVizard]

@kingko55

This is James! He not one to do the expected. James wants to show the world what he can do. I can say this because he & I have a common disability. He did make the song more enjoyable.

[TKTM405]

he honestly probly didnt even needed, all sorts of unnecessary effects are added during post production, not his call I'll bet :P

[shikamaru08804]

AHHHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS

[smlburr]

I LOVE U :)

U ARE SEXY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[staidenofanarchy]

Billie Joe Armstrong kicked the shit out of him vocal wise. I don't like this cover because you need a slightly rougher voice to sing it. It's why it's such a hard song to cover. It doesn't sound good with a smooth voice, especially autotune

[DoomsdayKillz]

@staidenofanarchy lmfao he wish he could sing like james

[09122049572]

love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.....gud lucksss buddyyy.....

[gdrox333]

Nooo. Don't use auto-tune, it's so obvious this sounds fake...

[taylorlauntneriscute]

I LOVE HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dprang1]

James is so much fun to hear, see and feel his edgy rock songs....

I wish him the very best....since I want to see him touring. If he tours as an opening act, the main act will have fans like me seeing them... What can be better?

[halabrdave]

James, Give Metal a Chance! what is this?! no, just no :/ Not awful, but not James either!

[MKandMH]

This is amazing I have never heard James sing like this! Awesome work dude!

[MegaRockergirl]

Such an amazing voice! I love James Durbin! A true star on and off stage! Rock forever Sweety!

[WolfGuardian01]

Is that really James Durbin?? Holly hell it don't sound like him!!!!

[SuperFanficgirl]

This is amazing!! It's not justice to the true james, But i love this song and I love james, so this is a MATCH MADE AT HOGWARTS!! ahahaha, I love u james!

~SFG

[NorwaysSuburbia]

Is this seriously autotuned? Its like the easiest song to sing ever... for a man that is.. and its half a step up ! Lol xD

[Afireinside912]

I hate Autotune so much.. if he does songs with it I'm done being a fan.. he should have just signed to a smaller label and told them "NO autotune".. this is stupid. This cover sucks too.. the guitar sounds horrible TBH... it's sounds off.

[leightyo9]

Finally!!!!!!!!!! I hope he comes out with a million more songs. He doesn't need any help sound mixing, auto-tune, etc. His beautiful voice is enough. I still like the song and it is his first.........Give him a chance!!!!!!!! Rock on James and stay true to yourself!! Can't wait until first C.D. comes out. Stay versatile. Your courage inspires me and your voice transcends me.

[BubblyBrunette84]

james durbin is awesome but i agree this doesnt do him justice.

[sexykitten0627]

OMG WOW!!!! :)

[TheTigger027]

This was abit disapointing cause thats not the true james :( he doesnt need auto tune but still sounds great and is a huge fan of his.

[MewKittenRawrr]

james durbin was the kool one in idol tour and on the actual american idol!!! he should have gotten 2nd place. i love that scotty won but james.....he still won for even making the top 4 <3 WE LOVE YOU JAMES!!!

[Nirvanamaster2]

It's half a step up from the original that's for sure :)

[Durban4Durbin]

Man I am so glad he didn't sign with Interscope, Jimmy has absolutely no imagination and would've autotuned the crap out of his magnificent voice.

[rich2war]

Doesn't sound like Auto Tune. I think it's a new side of the many wonders of James Durbin's voice XP

Go on with records like this!!! But I do hope u'll add make some Metal soon :D

[braddudeguy]

@rich2war 00:59. That pitch glide right there, that's autotune.

[1418kayjar]

OMG...my dream has come true!!! For over 3 years plus, I have been THE biggest hard core fan of Billie Joe Armstrong & Greenday. I mean huge! I have been posting messages on all James's fan sights and FB asking him to do some of Greenday's songs, as he reminds me alot of BJ and thought he'd be great doing his stuff. When James came along, he shot right up to almost as good as BJ, and suddenly, this song? WOW! I have the best of both my worlds. Keep on w/it James... and THANK YOU! LOVE.

[ConsumingFire39]

@1418kayjar Greenday is fucking awful but Durbin is incredible.

[1418kayjar]

@ConsumingFire39 sorry you feel that way about Greenday, but at least we both LOVE James! I just happen to LOVE Billie Joe as well.  I wish James would do some more of his stuff. He can does do anything!! He's amazing and he ROCKS my world!

[Sasuke10032]

James and Adam should make a song together.

[xXbumdizzleXx]

YOU HAVE A GREAT FUTURE METAL WILL RULE THE WORLD!

[woodenboy2001]

GO JAMES!

[BroudbrunMusicMerge]

Why did they pitch-change his voice?

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?!

He doesn't need it. Seriously, Idol, this wasn't a good idea for any audience within your fanbase.

[VeeRazzles]

Awful

[abbyrmath]

I LOVE HIM!!! He should have won! He is so good

[spritevscoke98]

To all you who say this doesnt suit him, ive seen vids of him doing country and rockin at it. Just cuz u arent used to him singing like this, it doesnt mean it isnt good :)

[KSixStringX]

@spritevscoke98 Oh for the love of God I hope you aren't trying to say that this is a country song.

[idanidan85]

WOW



[joeshadow67]

James has to do Metal. this song does not suit him.

[TheGamblersCousin]

Wow... he just taught Billie joe Armstrong how to sing. Overproduced? yes. Fantastic? yes times 10.

[KSixStringX]

@TheGamblersCousin Taught Billie Joe to sing my ass. James is good but comparing to Billie Joe is impossible.

[TheGamblersCousin]

@KSixStringX Billie Joe is a decent signer. i love his sound, huge Green Day fan, but his voice isnt fantastic. james's is, plain and simple

[deeblooz]

don't need all the violins - overproduced.....

[bieberboy316]

10x better then green day.

[drum2thebeat4798]

I LOVE James, so much. But I honestly thinks he sounds kinda "crappy" auto-tuned! Because his voice has so much character, you dont seem to get his message through as well:( But James DOESNT EVER EVER, EVER need auto tune[=

[JUNkY4MUSiC]

@drum2thebeat4798 I think it sounds crappy..just different. Anything that sames does that involves his voice is great. :)

[thestricken8]

@drum2thebeat4798 this isnt autotuned =P autotune is like tpain and lil wayne. its just recorded professional, compressed, hardtuned, EQed, etc. the usual the stuff they do in studios =P

i do love me some james durbin though =D

[robliano]

@drum2thebeat4798 Do you realize that nearly every artist since the mid 80's uses auto tune on their vocals? It's a common and often necessary production tool, the artist usually has no say in it, it creates what's considered a better product. And it's not always with the gargly effects popularized by the recent trend in hip hop but strictly for pitch correction. And to most people it's undetectable.

[jenna3662]

JAMES DURBIN IS THE BEST PERFORMER EVER !

[ALREBPAR]

i liked it :D james was kickass as always

[BroudbrunMusicMerge]

Okay. I like Green Day, sorta... And I think James Durbin is the most amazing singer ever...

But those two things just DO NOT GO TOGETHER.

This was a terrible, terrible idea by the producers of this album.

[899195]

I like James , the way he sings. RaW and natural thats whats catch people.

Regards from Sweden.

[catslover2011]

@899195 I agree with you .. James <3<3 .. I wish he one day comes to Europe ... regards from Finland!

[ross121670]

To add! To the ones that do not know why I added DIO to message below look up James singing "Rainbow in the Dark" in a bar, none the less! If you know the song you will know why I said DIO.

[ross121670]

I have to agree. This is not bad, but they make him sound (or try) like Greenday. James does not need Auto-Tune. This is what you get with a Idol producer that has little clue how a Hard Rock Voice needs to be produced. James is close to Skid Row in Vocals (listen to him sing 18 & Life and even more after his vocals are warmed up to "I Remember You"). You can toss in a little DIO in his vocals too. They need to listen to them Two and then go produce James, not turn him half Auto-Tuned POP!

[huskies10196]

It doesn't sound like him:((

[brian97fly]

@huskies10196 do u want screams ?

[wackerguy]

@huskies10196 agree. let the man sing like he does best. :)

[sandyscamaro68]

LOVE IT!!!!! Enough said!!!

[katgirl1921]

this is the only green day song i like but james sounds like them

[IDSTARTAREVOLUTION2]

I love James. He delivered some incredible performances, and he was nice when I met him last night. My only issue is that I feel like sometimes James would often mimmic the original singers - this and the Bon Jovi song especially.

[78112Jacobi]

Hey, idiots. Of course the originals better, hes not trying to beat it so cut James some slack. I liked this version but couldve done without the autotune.

[ChivasBarcelonaMex]

Wow James doesnt deserve to be autotuned. Thats just fucked up. Im pissed!!!

[tomehh212]

this isn't sounds like james.....

[pennchild11]

This is disgusting, what a mood killer!

[dudleyolliepower]

I completly disagree with you. This song is beautiful and if anything it's one of they're punkest songs in my mind.

[PyroNismo2004]

sounds good..... this was greanday's sale out song........what true punk band has thier songs played at a high school prom

[greendayloveerrrrr]

@PyroNismo2004 you know what punk is? it's to do what the fuck you want, without caring about what others will think of it. that's what they did. Billie Joe wrote an awesome song, and they put it on the album, cause they wanted to. and they dont even care about what you call them. true punks does what they want

[VeeRazzles]

Totally autotuned

[johnrjmoore]

woah!

[StrawberrySinger600]

I love james!!

[monicecilia1]

Es una versión original de James, hay que apoyar a los nuevos talentos.

[Demitchii]

i like it! 

[Desensitiized]

noone can beat Billie Joe !..

[monicecilia1]

James puede cantar lo que quiera, me gusta mucho. Además su carrera recien comienza hay que apoyarlo y no ser negativos, es un joven que se está esforzando muchisimo para hacerte un gran artista.

[MsDominic20]

I don't know why alot of people didn't like this. I thought James did a great job singing Time of Your Life!!

[rawrieatyourbrains]

@MsDominic20 people don't like this because the record people added a lot of unnecessary auto-tune to his voice

[xxPaperLanternsxx]

@rawrieatyourbrains After hearing some of his perfomances on American Idol I think it was probably necessary tbh. Jesus, terrible

[andrewvanhelsing]

I'm not saying I do or don't like this song, I love Green Day's version! But, it's getting old, way old. All these little kids who have American Idiot find the old Green Day(the better Green Day), and play the crap out of this till it's almost unbearable. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate this song at all, I just think it's way to over used for everything.

[NicoleJonas25]

I love James' version he did a great job with the song. And of course I am always gonna love Green Day's version!

[Kalogosaures]

I lk the guy but no jst absolutly not jst dont do this 

[xxPaperLanternsxx]

It sounds like something from Glee! Horrible! No original composition and the vocal styling is almost exactly the same (except Billie can sing without autotune...)

[CapoUp123]

@xxPaperLanternsxx im not a fan of his, but you dont need to bash him for it just cause you dont like the cover, its well done and he can sing without autotune, he has a great range....and you dont even need one to sing this. i can.

[xxPaperLanternsxx]

@CapoUp123 So why the Kanye West amounts of autotune?

[CapoUp123]

@xxPaperLanternsxx who knows. you may be right, i just dont hear it

[xxPaperLanternsxx]

@CapoUp123 Christ, just listened to a couple of his perfomances on American Idol (never heard of him before this trash) and my god, he's awful! Sorry, definitely don't agree with you on the great range, and I'm actually quite thankful for the laughable amount of autotune on this. Oh dear, major lols

[NumberzMMO]

wow the original is way better

[gi624]

At least James isn't 'rocking for mom' like they made him do on the show....he has some decent songs on the tour.

I never cared for this song when Green Day did it.....much preferred Holiday and When September Ends.

[GreenDayfreak717]

the back round music is not good at all

[GreenDayfreak717]

So much talent! i hope he makes it big! note to james durbin DONT USE AUTO TUNE YOU WILL BE PUT TO SHAME!

[GreenDayfreak717]

i recomended he sing this song!

[doume86]

Billie Joe Armstrong would be ashamed!!! why using autotune!!!!

[ImNoJadedImsoniac]

I was actually expecting this to sound good -_-

[ginger1291]

WTF?? I thought James wanted to bring metal back but yet on his ep NOT one metal song??? He couldnt even put judas priest cover on it??? Maybe no say so in what is put on it ..idk. But being a metal dude u gotta get some balls and HAVE say so! very disappointed.

[Crystasorrow]

@ginger1291 Ummm dude...James doesn't really have much say in what is put on the EP...also I doubt he encouraged the autotune. James said for his debut album he wants to sound kinda like Sixx:AM and that he's working with a lot of good people for it. Calm down and show some respect.

[1021eddie]

he should've covered the Skid Row songs, he sang them really well.

But this song doesnt suit him really much..............

[pipoandrea]

its ok...

[lillieisdaft]

sounds too much like the original version. autotune...

but that's the best cover of this song i've ever heard.

[jointaktion]

This is actually one of the best Green Day covers I've heard so far even if it is too similar to the original. Covers are more fun when made like Guns N Roses did to Knockin on Heavens Door.

[HaHaYoureDead1000]

na shit cover it has a pop sound to it, i prefer the original version by green day!!!!!

but thats just my opinion.

[woodward516]

I like James, but this song sucks!! It don't fit him and his style of singing, sry

[ChristieAndas]

I'm proud an American Idol contestant, and my favorite did a cover of my BEST FAVE ROCKING BAND ♥

[doume86]

OHH I seem to hear a Cher wannabe!!! Too bad with autotune. It destroys the song!!!

[rageandlove2012]

I think James would have sounded great without the autotune! Too bad he used it anyway...oh well.

[rawrieatyourbrains]

there's too much stupid fucking auto-tune

[DSCAccount]

do i fucking hear autotune. lol jesus christ. music industry is going way down heel..

[MrLund96]

Well, no-one can do it like BJA, but got to admit it's actually an okay cover...

[joceylovesmetal95]

not bad. like the original better, but this is alright!

[MusicFreek22]

I usually hate it when people do Green Day covers because the original is always so much better, but this one's actually pretty good:)

[LynnX9]

I'm a huge Green Day fan & I think that this is an awesome cover!

[greendayfan1588]

@LynnX9 I agree. I'm a huge fan also and not really an American Idol fan but his version kind of reminds me of the American Idiot Musical version. I think it's a pretty good cover.

[stormyindeedy]

I'm a huge Green Day fan, and I like this

[jro52]

Thank you. Now it's a fucking random pop-song.

[curlywavy18]

He did do a good job covering this. He's got great taste in music.

[GreenDay1160]

I don't like it or hate it . i'm just pretending this never happened

[punkpoprockkewl]

I love this song. This guy ruined it for me. WHY THE HELL IS HE SINGING IT SO BADLY?!?!?! AND WHY IS SUCH A BAD COVER EVEN MENTIONED ON GDA?!?!?!

[ausername182]

@punkpoprockkewl Just cause Billie isnt singing doesnt make this bad. How is he singing it badly? He sings it really well, dont hate unless its something worth hating on.

[greendayloveerrrrr]

this is great.. but original version by Green Day is so much better.

[greendaychik31]

@greendayloveerrrrr of course it is, I don't think anyone could even compare to them. This version is really good though, I think James Durbin was the best artist on AI this year.

[Alirocksoftball12]

@greendayloveerrrrr your right, it is good but not as good, but when it comes to greenday, nothing but the original is as good as the original. i give him props for trying. great voice.

[ChivasBarcelonaMex]

@greendayloveerrrrr Lol of course u tink that cus just look at ur youtube name hahaha. But i also think dat because this song was autotned like a moderfuker so dat a fuck no for me.

[greendayloveerrrrr]

@ChivasBarcelonaMex I also think so cause the original often is better. and the original is alot better than this. Billie Joe sings with more feelings.. and Billie's voice is more unique

[ChivasBarcelonaMex]

@greendayloveerrrrr yeahh i agree.