England (cover) - Mumford & Sons - Vh1 Unplugged

[BurnInHellPrettyboy1]

I search around on youtube, watching some videos. Then I arrive at this awesome cover of an even more awesome song. Then I want to write a comment about how amazing the cover is. Then I see this messed up argument between The National fans and Mumford and Sons fans. Oh please would you shut your gaps? Both bands are amazing. I thought this cover was brilliant, and personally I like the original more, so what? Surely the National feels honored about this cover!

[victoriadolores3]

Beautiful

[Green2Robot]

I dont want to anger any of you "The National" fans but, i think "Mumford & Sons" lead singer has the perfect voice for that beautiful melodic peace of art. It brings that extra something that the song needs, so sue me.

[1967adayinthelife]

@Green2Robot i like mumfords instrumentals better but the national's singers deeper voice for this song

[greglayhe]

the national is so much better. MUMFORD AND SONS ARE SHIT

[OrderNumber58]

@greglayhe if Mumford & Sons are so shit why watch a video entitled England (cover) - Mumford & Sons ?????

[MatthewKiIgore]

@greglayhe Well fuck you then 

[takisha1984]

@ghostie7790 an American band called The National

[ghostie7790]

who sings the original?

[conorzzy]

Well, maybe not the same as the original, but kinda what's expected from Mumford & Sons, they put pace into everything, sometimes it works amazingly, like in Laura Marling's second album, 'I speak because I can', and sometimes it just doesn't sit too well. I guess this is probably the latter, but still, not too bad. Cheers for uploading!

[waterbender1115]

I think that original version is cooler, by 2 things: The grave voice of the leader, and the slow tempo.

[teatree43]

Makes me cry every single time, don't even know why... so beautiful... AH. I don't even think to make corrections...

[Pogglefish]

No cigar and not even that close, I'm affraid.

[brodietad]

This should be our national anthem.

[MessengerOfDreams]

As someone who views Mumford and Sons and the National as two of my all time favorite music groups... I love both versions. I think Mumford and Sons bring some of the passion and desperation to entertain while the National brings the beautiful orchestration and the melancholy in Beringer's voice. So yeah. Love them both.

[MuppetsFan1]

Feels rushed.

[FairWoodland]

yaay i love my england even if it is a bit crummy:) <3

[oOTheWondrousStrange]

This song really made me a fan of the national and just cemented my INHERENT OBSESSION m&s

[checkcheckluke]

@oOTheWondrousStrange mumford and sons has nothing on the national. you might want to reevaluate your band hierarchy.

[oOTheWondrousStrange]

@checkcheckluke I realise that. Finding this song led me to the national and other songs they've performed. I'm not saying they're anything alike -___-

[MrClaremonster]

As much as I try to not like Mumford & Sons, Marcus Mumford's quavering voice just Wins me over.

(That was a pun, for those who know their quavering vocalists ;D)

[chapsofsatan]

i hate mumford but i got to admit they did a decent job

[mpenalta]

I have a question for Marcus... HOWWWWWWWWW??????? How can you do it? I guess they have to be from outer space or something so as to be so perfect...

[csmsmith1]

This indeed does not work for his voice as well as with the vocalist from The National, but it's still a good cover.  I love both Mumford and The National.

[blueballoonism]

I have listened to the National's England 1000+ times but I never knew the lyrics until now. Love both Marcus and Matt.

[leocdc7]

I was looking for this for like 3 months!! :O :O awesome!! thanks!

[eugTheCrotch]

ew no, this is all wrong

[ArchStorm1]

@eugTheCrotch Excuse me...?

[hillzyworm1]

i think this band is amazing but they played it too fast and the emotion doesnt suit the lyrics. i did like the way they played "afraid of the house they stay the night with the sinners" but overall, the original version is, without doubt, better.

[thomo1888]

This has absolutely nothing on the original just doesn't work with his voice.

[MangaTheArtOfWar]

is there anyone else who can't live anymore without that psychedelic and melodic sound dominating his dayly playlist? o.O this sound is so moving...

[utmatt1023]

I hadn't heard of The National until I saw Mumford and Sons Unplugged. The original version is good, but I think Marcus's vocals capture the emotion behind the lyrics much better.

[thomo1888]

@utmatt1023 No.

[tdcpm27]

Not as good as the original, doesn't suit MAS style, still alright.

[supersibbers]

well, I get the first dislike. MARCUS MUMFORD IS RUINING MY LIFE.

[jetfilms82]

I love both versions! The original is on such an epic scale, whereas this one, despite retaining the athem-like vibe, is somehow much more intimate. They're both beautiful. :)

[efmasin]

never heard the original but love mumford!! they can turn anything into greatness!

[jetfilms82]

@efmasin You should listen to the original. :) It's different but amazing.

[Inresurrection]

I swear this band can't play music below 150bpm.

[jknewcastlelol]

I love Mumford & Sons, but this was played too fast.

[marcooooos7]

Praise the Lord that i came across this.

[kristilicious3]

I love the cover and the original.. can't pick which one i prefer because they are both great in different ways. Well done Mumford & Sons again on another great cover! :)

[jsm408]

This is even worse than 311's cover of Lovesong!

[hurleyskateava]

very good. nothing like the original. i actually heard this before i heard the originial, but man The National is so fuckin good. the original destorys this.

[altruisticjw]

THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANK YOOOU!!!

[florda23]

im sorry, but this is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better then the original!

[FionaBoosh]

It's a pretty darn good cover though.

[gorgiapeach]

100X better than The National!!!

[MessengerOfDreams]

Wow. Thank you so much for posting this. :D

I'm dead even with both versions. Marcus' passion and the true entertaining at the 'desperate to entertain' portion was brilliant, and the empty, flat vocals so brilliant from Matt Berninger for the National is moving. I simply love both versions, and I thank Mumford and Sons for introducing me to the fourth consecutive National song that I'm addicted hopelessly.

[JirachiJenny]

I actually don't like the added emotion. I always felt like this song was suppose to be empty - empty promises and empty happiness. That's why the original dry baritone was so perfect for the lyrics.

Either way, it's still a very nice cover. Always glad to see bands giving tribute to the National.

[19DM81]

@JirachiJenny I agree. I'm always keen to hear other band's takes on songs that aren't theirs, but for me the vocals on this one really don't work/fit. Definitely good to have the chance to hear it like this though, as it makes it easier to appreciate the original version more off the back of it.

[MrSkyche]

Really, the only reason I like this more than The National's version is simply because Marcus puts so much more power in it with his vocals. Not necessarily better, just different. A different that I like more. Others would prefer The National's version, with the "Calmer" voice. Either way, damn good song.

[Ladyshantel]

This, in my opinion, is much better than the original version.

[incabod22]

no mumford and sons dont cut with this version of "england" sound like hes on 78 speed for anyone who can remember!! leave it to the national,talk about murdering a tune,

[dalton610]

thank you this song was stuck in my head since i saw it on vh1 unplugged

[thes0ns]

Ah, I love this! Thanks for uploading!!

[angiehh410]

It's a very different version form the original by the National but I like it, too. M&S give their own special touch to the songs they cover.I love them!! Great, thanks for the upload!!

[chasingTHE14]

thank you for posting this, i have been looking for this song since i heard it on VH1 Unplugged!! Awesome song, thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[64twilight]

Oh my goodness, this song is brilliance. Thank you.

[drpaulwhite88]

Thanks a TON... watched the show but couldn't find a good audio online.

[rebkate2]

thank you, thank you!!!

[crazyfeh12]

nothing on the original

[Csjo00]

@crazyfeh12 Yea... I think I like the original better too, but both versions are pretty awesome.

[crazyfeh12]

@Csjo00 yea after a couple of listens I realised this is pretty good

[austin7956]

@crazyfeh12 i personally think its better than the original

[Nelson15Alex]

@crazyfeh12 idk they're both pretty good, Mumford is the best band in the World!

[alberto00258]

@crazyfeh12 yeah its a tie i gotta say i love mumford but the orignal is pretty good cheers :D

[alberto00258]

@crazyfeh12 actually its got alot on it ...sorry dude

[crazyfeh12]

@alberto00258 Each to their own

[alberto00258]

@crazyfeh12 what

[crazyfeh12]

@alberto00258 look it up

[alberto00258]

@crazyfeh12 i did brah

[alberto00258]

I love this band too much so i wont ever be able to say he nationals are better

[checkcheckluke]

@alberto00258 the band is called the national. it's not plural, get it right

[leafers2011]

@crazyfeh12 This is some of their best work!! Can you post that download link??

[killeraddiction]

Awesome. Thanks. Saw the unplugged performance too and just had to find this on here.

[Irishpunked]

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[Csjo00]

Oh wow! I haven't checked this since I uploaded it. Wow! 500+ views, and 20 likes. Thanks guys! If there's anyone that wants a link to download it, let me know!

[16alimarie]

@Csjo00 hey thanks for putting this up, I love them, do you mind putting up the link. thanks.

[Csjo00]

@16alimarie I posted the download link. :)

[johnnysfolk]

Thumbs up if you have youtubed this everyday and havent found it until now! yay :D

[sophieisabelleman]

I think i'm in love with you! Thank you so much for uploading this!

[Essie1189]

Thank you!!!!1 I have been looking for this!