This is pretty good, but I have to say I like the Crystal Castles version more. but NOT the version with Robert Smith, the version just with Alice. I prefer this version over the Robert Smith version, but the plain CC version over this version. They're all good though.
I will always love Platinum Blonde and their songs. I have all their albums. Didn't even know there was another version of this song. The cover song is pretty good but I always tend to enjoy the original song just a bit more. I guess it's just one's own preference.
I was heartbroken when I found out the CC version was a cover. I'm sorry, and I hate to be a hater, but this is nowhere near as good. It's alright, but Robert Smith's voice is too perfect.
If a song is great, it will stand the test of time. So, it is a true compliment to Platinum Blonde that Crystal Castles covered this track and gave it the exposure it deserves. :)
I like the original, a bit dated though, CC's version is great because of Robert Smith being on the track. But CC's live versions are just ehhh to me honestly.
@icbm777 lol.. i Read CC's version, and thought you meant 10cc's version... which is just a similarly titled song - completely different otherwise. Very different.
Ironic so many people hate on covers when in fact EVERY BAND AROUND COVERS SONGS!!! The Beatles covered Chuck Berry, AFI covered Morrissey and Blur, HELL, Zeppelin ripped the ass off of Willie Dixon and made the poor man work to get it glued back on!
Lower vocals, which give the song more power. The original vocals seem too fragile; Robert Smith gives it a chilling power of denial.
The lyric "It's cold outside." I was really surprised that in this version, they simply repeat "It's hot inside." Having the cold gives the "you" a need that they have a reason to meet, and it's easier for the singer to be in denial.
The chorus has a much more intense dynamic shift in the new version. It explodes, beautifully.
@flotyu Where is the connection between this song and Robert Smith? It is true that he sings on the second version (not the album version) of the cover by Crystal Castles, but I'm quite sure that he has nothing to do with this version or band.
it bugs me when people hate on covers. yes there is always something special about the original, but lets get real, music gets recycled. if nooooobody except for beethoven played his symphonies, music would be a lot different today. musicians have been playing other musicians compostions for years; doesn't really make sense for it to stop now. give credit where credit is do (in this case to platinum blonde) but don't discount a great cover merely because it is a cover. be open minded.
@kilgannon2113 I was just in the video saying that there are some bands, not all, but some, where it's no use, and I personanly wouldn't give a cover a shot because I feel this way.
@kilgannon2113 You can't give credit to something that doesn't sound as good as the original. This song does need to be recycled it’s perfect the way it is. I’m not hating on the Crystal Castles version, but it does not stand up to the original. If anything the new cover does not give the original justice.
@preistscott I absoluly love every version of this song. The live by platinum blonde is my favorite though. I think crystal castles did an amazing job! And when Robert Smith teamed up, magic happend. I can't change your mind but, even though crystal castles covered this song, they still twisted it and made it their own. They played it in their genre and changed a few lyrics. You can say you don't like them, but come on! Don't go so far to say they have no originality.
Dope! I love finding out songs i'm obsessed with are actually covers. Covering a song is in itself an art. It sparks that "which was better" debate, but it goes to show that music can be recycled and spread to different generations. Any way, this original is awesome just like both Crystal Castles covers. It's soo classic rock.
@knightdragons7 the verison w/ Robert Smith? I have both and the one w/o Robert Smith isn't better than this. But the one with him....its absurd how amazing that version is.
Wow I might like this if I hadn't heard the Crystal Castles and CC feat. Rob Smith versions first...
asdfghjkl1234567435 4 days ago
I would actually like to hear The Cure play it as a band more than anything
Supaduck0 1 week ago
i don't feel the bass does justice to the song though. I don't know that's how I feel.
DarkChiodoz 1 week ago
good old days ;)
optfireswag 2 weeks ago
This is the motherfuckin' bomb right here boi.
ToKeNhI 2 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
This is pretty good, but I have to say I like the Crystal Castles version more. but NOT the version with Robert Smith, the version just with Alice. I prefer this version over the Robert Smith version, but the plain CC version over this version. They're all good though.
tracer3642 2 weeks ago
I will always love Platinum Blonde and their songs. I have all their albums. Didn't even know there was another version of this song. The cover song is pretty good but I always tend to enjoy the original song just a bit more. I guess it's just one's own preference.
mi2boiz 2 weeks ago
I was heartbroken when I found out the CC version was a cover. I'm sorry, and I hate to be a hater, but this is nowhere near as good. It's alright, but Robert Smith's voice is too perfect.
oxhello 3 weeks ago
Finally someone uploaded a decent version of this song!!!
ppl00125 1 month ago 4
I never even heard of the Crystal Castles version until I read about it in these comments and looked it up
Shahamu 1 month ago
If a song is great, it will stand the test of time. So, it is a true compliment to Platinum Blonde that Crystal Castles covered this track and gave it the exposure it deserves. :)
triciapowers 1 month ago
I can't find a website to buy an mp3 of this, and it's apparently not on iTunes...can anyone help me???
josephmlong 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@josephmlong you can go on mp3va.com, they have the best of for download :)
pulpfiction267 1 month ago
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alessandrosgirl 1 month ago
I like the original, a bit dated though, CC's version is great because of Robert Smith being on the track. But CC's live versions are just ehhh to me honestly.
icbm777 2 months ago
@icbm777
CC performs the song live? I didn't even know that!
hightimesbruce 2 months ago
@icbm777 lol.. i Read CC's version, and thought you meant 10cc's version... which is just a similarly titled song - completely different otherwise. Very different.
Graemehalliday 4 weeks ago
thumbs up if you knew this version before the Crystal Castles/Robert Smith version
TAG037 2 months ago 7
Ironic so many people hate on covers when in fact EVERY BAND AROUND COVERS SONGS!!! The Beatles covered Chuck Berry, AFI covered Morrissey and Blur, HELL, Zeppelin ripped the ass off of Willie Dixon and made the poor man work to get it glued back on!
HarrisonPaniszczyn 2 months ago
@HarrisonPaniszczyn RIGHT ON MAN!
purplehaze2250 1 month ago
Crystal Castles' version is good. It just bums me out that a lot of teenagers think the song is a Crystal Castles song.
WarGoatForestWolf666 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos 3
still like this version better than the cover
Sjshrks 2 months ago
positive changes in the new version:
Lower vocals, which give the song more power. The original vocals seem too fragile; Robert Smith gives it a chilling power of denial.
The lyric "It's cold outside." I was really surprised that in this version, they simply repeat "It's hot inside." Having the cold gives the "you" a need that they have a reason to meet, and it's easier for the singer to be in denial.
The chorus has a much more intense dynamic shift in the new version. It explodes, beautifully.
seamouse007 2 months ago
So many kids my age STILL think this is a Crystal Castles song. Others the Cure. Fuck ignorance.
WarGoatForestWolf666 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos 3
Both this and the cover are great. The difference is this:
Original- I'd bump in my car during a trip.
Cover- I'd drink to or dance to lol.
ankithvyas 2 months ago
This version is far superior to the remake. I love Robert Smith!
flotyu 2 months ago
@flotyu Where is the connection between this song and Robert Smith? It is true that he sings on the second version (not the album version) of the cover by Crystal Castles, but I'm quite sure that he has nothing to do with this version or band.
ChaserkidBC 2 months ago
The CC version is good don't get me wrong...but cmon lets be serious main...it doesn't compare to this...not even close within the same vicinity.
canjrs 3 months ago
i like the CC version more. The synths match the song better than the guitar i think
JoelBradyProductions 3 months ago 3
great quality, thank you for sharing.
PorcelainBackbones 3 months ago
I wish I was a teen in the 80's.. :/
PhobiaDubstep 3 months ago
it bugs me when people hate on covers. yes there is always something special about the original, but lets get real, music gets recycled. if nooooobody except for beethoven played his symphonies, music would be a lot different today. musicians have been playing other musicians compostions for years; doesn't really make sense for it to stop now. give credit where credit is do (in this case to platinum blonde) but don't discount a great cover merely because it is a cover. be open minded.
kilgannon2113 3 months ago 11
@kilgannon2113 amen! ;)
pulpfiction267 3 months ago
@kilgannon2113 I was just in the video saying that there are some bands, not all, but some, where it's no use, and I personanly wouldn't give a cover a shot because I feel this way.
dakjargen 2 months ago
@kilgannon2113 You can't give credit to something that doesn't sound as good as the original. This song does need to be recycled it’s perfect the way it is. I’m not hating on the Crystal Castles version, but it does not stand up to the original. If anything the new cover does not give the original justice.
ZephonXNK 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos 2
Crystal Castles version sucks balls! Just goes to show how theres no originality left!
preistscott 4 months ago in playlist preistscott's favorites
@preistscott I absoluly love every version of this song. The live by platinum blonde is my favorite though. I think crystal castles did an amazing job! And when Robert Smith teamed up, magic happend. I can't change your mind but, even though crystal castles covered this song, they still twisted it and made it their own. They played it in their genre and changed a few lyrics. You can say you don't like them, but come on! Don't go so far to say they have no originality.
OneTwoThreeBANG 3 months ago 2
I personally like the Crystal Castles version with the legendary Robert Smith of The Cure, but this is also good.
TheSnoopy1750 4 months ago 6
it's far way better than the cover of crystal castles !!!!! I'm in love with this track !!!!
TheTakis1982 4 months ago
It's insane how good this song is, and the crystal castles version doesn't compare to this.
xavierrainn 4 months ago
I'm in love with this song <3
pamelapoleh 5 months ago in playlist pamelapoleh's Favorited Videos
Canada, fuck yea
TravisSkateFlip 5 months ago in playlist TravisSkateFlip's Favorited Videos 2
Their BEST.
metroretrokicks 5 months ago
Dope! I love finding out songs i'm obsessed with are actually covers. Covering a song is in itself an art. It sparks that "which was better" debate, but it goes to show that music can be recycled and spread to different generations. Any way, this original is awesome just like both Crystal Castles covers. It's soo classic rock.
sovietk7 5 months ago 7
I like the cover for different reasons than I like this one.
BytheBeardofYmir 5 months ago
He sings like he is disabled, but the song is great nonetheless.
TheYTChronicles 6 months ago
thanks for posting... i played this tape out back when it appeared in the early 80s... still like this song
Thejanjan39 6 months ago
robert smith's isnt as good.
cassieISawesome1000 6 months ago
Can't stop listening
vintagelovegal 6 months ago
i prefer this type of rock
AmacProductions100 7 months ago
Great quality, thanks!
mixtressariadne 7 months ago
wow I listened crystal castles' version first but his is way better
knightdragons7 8 months ago 33
@knightdragons7 the verison w/ Robert Smith? I have both and the one w/o Robert Smith isn't better than this. But the one with him....its absurd how amazing that version is.
JoshS24 7 months ago 4
@JoshS24 actually it was an spelling mistake I wanted to say "This" is way better
but yeah the one with roberth is really good as well
knightdragons7 7 months ago
@knightdragons7 Word
dmbandgroove 4 months ago
Heard this song on the radio the other day.. fell IN LOVE!!
aqtpie18 9 months ago 23