The Toadies - Possum Kingdom Cover by Ben Miller

[saint1967]

Truly awesome Dude !!!! Excellent job.....

[AlyseeDaKillazz]

Love love love it!

[KRASECFTA]

love this

[JustinGPyle]

I dig your guitar work on this cover

[LordNapalm]

Great cover man.

[danteepic]

AWESOME!!

[bobbyirvin]

Bro, That was fucking epic!!! Loved the High Smile at :45... my wife and I were rolling! Perfect cover though! "What!"

[TeelBruce]

Awesome

[justinsamuels]

Dude, your tags hahaha. Nice teeth;)

[guitarstud47]

Haha he looks high

[therealrockpresley]

@guitarstud47 i was..

[SemmieCakes]

Wow Dude bro that was amaze-zuh-zing. Props, rock on!!!

[walrusbrown]

Love it. (:

[TheDeathnotejunkie]

#1: awesome

#2: every atheist cries to this song as evident by my tears

#3: flip me off some more.

[mandoprado]

Dude you're a pimp!

[300daysandnights]

holy shit this is good

[Shloogan]

Toadies are my favorite band. great cover man.

[driedjello]

Being that I am an observer, I will say it's completely good.

[xVinjy]

very good, wish my toadies cover turned out as good as yours...

[therealrockpresley]

@xVinjy your cover of tyler is awesome man. it's funny how human beings can see each other as separate or divided. MY version better than yours? My version IS YOUR version. I like your version because I know it is just a different version of mine. still human in nature. . still spirit. the same loving, Over-Spirit that we all share an origin with. so with that being said, your version is just as good as mine, due to the relative nature of the observation.

[xVinjy]

@therealrockpresley deep man. i guess ive heard my version so much its not as appealing anymore

[therealrockpresley]

@xVinjy yea, it's funny how that happens. you'll do it a few times through trying to get a good take sometimes, then listen to it and love it enough to put it on display for the world, then you watch it half a million times yourself, judging and trying to enjoy your own work. i do the same thing with my guitar stuff. listening over and over again, trying to convince myself it's good enough for other people to listen to. but the key... since we are all different "versions" or ourselves...

[therealrockpresley]

@xVinjy the key is to remember that BEING a different version, there will be something different about the same things we've all done and will do. take for instance, if everybody on the planet did "tyler" or "possum kingdom", the result would be the same... yet.. different =). it's brilliant really. everybody would sound different, even if by one small note or inflection. being able to accept the other versions of yourself is the key. "Good" is complete in the hands of the observer.

[therealrockpresley]

@xVinjy whereas everybody would be good to one person or another. even the "versions" that aren't appealing to you, might be good to me, or to someone else. still in the circle. it's kinda crazy to think about. hard to imagine at first, of course, for anyone. brilliant by design. perfect through the simple act of existing. -ben

[therealrockpresley]

@xVinjy I think you've got a great voice. lots of emotion too for that song. ha, we ALL see differences in each other, but the only reason we know they are differences is because we know what the differences LOOK LIKE, hence what the differences ARE. so that makes them not so very different in the first place. when you can recognize difference in others, it is really the extension of yourself recognizing the range of possibility within yourself. we recognize love and brilliance b/c/ we are.

[therealrockpresley]

@xVinjy All of Us. One Spirit. One Life. One.

[Braxful]

perfect !

[Braxful]

perfect!

[Braxful]

Hey man I stand and applaud

[nekkkro1193]

Hey Ben! from Neuquen Argentina, this is the best cover you re the best! nekkkro@hotmail.com

[rocketweisel1]

we need more people like you in the world. HOW ARE YOU NOT FAMOUS

[DoriPikachu]

guys, i think we found Jesus.

[streetkid0]

That riff at the very end is sick as hell

[NatalieFlowerFeather]

Sweet

[daverc51]

dude.  freaking excellent job. i just started playing this yesterday.

[sceirus99]

damn. superb :) one of my favorite songs.

[Wasphamma]

The Toadies rule!

[no1funkydiva]

Pretty damn good cover. I love this song with a passion. It's my favorite song to blast, and sing along to when I need to get out some aggression.

[AQganon]

@no1funkydiva thats kinda ironic cause the songs about killing someone lol

[lcj1219]

wow---great job.

L*

[wildhunnypie]

thanks for sharing video!!awesome cover

[stratmonkee]

cool man...I dug it!

[MrTentaclerape]

You are a great guitar player and you also have an awesome voice. I'd say you're comparable to Chris Cornell. Speaking of which, it'd be great to see you cover a Soundgarden song.

[morbiddark1989]

Awesome, and i don't usually watch covers like theese, but I'm glad i did, lol, you should think about joining, or forming a band dude, really.

[sirnubenegra]

Awesome bro!

[Eitrie67]

Good job Dude! Good to see someone that can work it.

[whyamihereyo]

kick ass!!!!!

[darthReno]

You killed it bro! So sick!

[NPJPKelso]

Rock on bro, rock on.

[illinijonesey]

Awesome dude. Just awesome.

[RoderickBePulling]

you made my cover of this look like shit lol

your awesome

like mad mellowed out and real

hands down you killed it

[123lukeforme]

that thing at the end was well cool! :)

[ddubois02]

this is sick nice job

[cnashrun30]

sick man

[aubrtole]

I love this song! Awesome cover man...you sound great!

[chewygrunt]

amazing job home slice!!!!!

[Deathbysodamachine]

this is sick. you look like jesus haha

[kikisforcupcakes]

This is one of my most favorite songs... I love your cover! I rarely comment on youtube. You did an amazing job! Thanks!

[bgc892]

this is my absolute favorite song, and you put so much passion into your rendition, great job :)

[merrrrrci]

amazing!!! : ) love your voice

[kodiakweedsmoker]

Great song.... Impressive cover..... Great job

[Solesides1]

this is like the 10th version I've listened to tonight 5 of which was the Toadies and this is the best so far

[volcanostick]

great job man

[socketmanca]

Holy shit, what an awesome cover!

Cheers!

[meme1959]

Superb. Great job!

[JeremySkate15]

i like listening to this cover then the bands verson!

[JeremySkate15]

Really Good.

[rocmefierce]

FUCKIN AWESOME!!!!!

[JJimenez1995]

BADASS!!!ROCK ON

[XxCREEDENCExX]

amazing

[jrod14007]

fuckin sweet bro!! rocked the sweet hair too bro!! 10/10

[BaileyLush]

Rock on jesus.

[TheGenejoke]

good stuff, classic song and good cover.

[iAmMclovin0383]

Best song ever!! That was soo awesome. . Dude man u so can rock that guitar!! And the vocals so unbelievable!!

[anelson925]

dude a buddy of mine from work is a friend of yours...told me to check out this vid....very very good cover. nice job

[beachwoodryan]

you make me jealous of your skillz

[TheChromatic]

oh, so sick man

[Hardcore497]

Holy crap ur good

[KiwiFlavorMe]

that fucking ruled

[cmk211s]

This was an awesome cover.

[AccountName444]

Sweet job dude! I've been trying to play this song, but jeez it's really high for me. Oww.

[AtomicFatsos]

Are you Jesus?

[dx4ever321]

awesome, if you made original songs i would totally download them illegally:)

[GeetarAdam]

Damned good, bro! This song doesn't sound that high when you're listening to it, but when you try to sing it you realize it is. I had to take it down a half-step, too, but I think you pulled it off better than I did. When I used my acoustic the vocals were too overpowering, and with the electric they were too quiet. Are you just using a digical camera? Anyhow, check my video response, ifn' ya want. \m/(-_-)\m/

[aginther7]

dude, that was sick

[MultipleGirl420]

hahaha, you put wookie in the tags. =] You're so happy playin' the song! It makes me happy!

=] Good job

[LemonOperations]

that was damn good!! =D

[kabraken]

excellent job bro

[leperchaun76]

haha this is a freakin amazing cover but i do gotta say your either realy naturaly happy or a lil high but this is deff an amazing cover i tihnk im gonna learn it now keeep it going man

[tallmanja]

This is the best cover I have seen on youtube in a long time. I like how you playyed it 1/2 step down. It definately sounds better unplugged that way. May the rock always be with you!

[nekkkro1193]

hey ben muy buena version de este temazo de los toadies la verdad me demostras q sigue siendo a travez del tiempo uno de los mejores temas de la era grunge . un abrazo!

[mystical1377]

One of my favorite songs and you sing and play it so well! Wonderful! :)

[danaaaaleigh]

my favorite song... great job, I LOVE your voice.

[AlexAmorosity]

i love your voice!!! great cover man.

this song is one of my favs.

[KikaBkmn]

Diggin' it the most ;)

[educatedidiot0]

dude... i just noticed that this song may quite possibly be about vampires...

[RunTMCfan]

Hmmm...you could really be onto something there.

[joshdaugherty1111]

Yeah it could be about vampires, maybe more than just a song for that movie where the movie director is a murder and puts the body at the bottom of a lake. I dont remember the name of it, but its got the bully tough guy from the breakfast club as the murderer. Good movie.

[laynestaley1990]

that works.. thier bassist said itwasnt written about vampires in an interview with the band but i think that story works well with the song.another thing that works is a story about real murders that happened at possum kingdom lake in texas where some dude was raping girls and throwing them in the lake...he talks about living forever and jesus.. so mabey hes saying he'll kill her and shell go to heavenwhere everyones "playing possum".. so heavens a 'possum kingdom' where ur dead but live 4ever

[meah941]

Are you playing that in D or C standard? I think i like it sounding a little deeper myself, lol.

[therealrockpresley]

it's actually tuned a half step down on all strings. so instead of EADGBe, it's

D# G# C# F# A# D#.

the only reason for it is so I could sing it at a lower key due to the cold. i kinda dig it a little lower too, but it realy wails in standard tuning. -ben

[meah941]

Nice, lol. Yeah, my voice is too deep and if i try to sing any songs in E standard im always off key.

[ChantsEvensong]

Massive approval.  Hard and true to the core. Outstanding.

[bladedsilence]

I approve of this cover. =D Great job, man!

[truthbetold12345]

very cool, vocals are real nice! very cool range and clean. *****

[taromie6]

dude you freking rock at guitar

[mafew129]

amazing!

[dawklogic]

r u jesus?

[taromie6]

i think he might be

[rckstr711]

he's the rock and roll jesus barbie

[daemonryke]

wow this sounds amazing. i even like your spin on the vocals

did you use tabs?

[bcmagz888]

that was sweet love that song play it everyday...nice job

[benntp]

thanks bro

[TABWISH]

great vocals and playing...keep rocking..

[valeriesgonnakickura]

awesome as tits dude!

[mattyp3400]

god damn fn awesome

[Temo77733]

YOU FUCKIN RULE!!!

[macthecomedian]

basically as good as the original, if not better!

(in my opinion)

[Stoddd337]

Great Cover

[thedeathvalleysuite]

dude this is really good man

[jaredm222]

hell yeah... that rocked

[AndEverythingAfter]

Fantastic cover!

I've listened to it about a million times today <33

[zbdd8]

Great tone vocally and acoustically...what kind of guitar "specifically" do you have there?

[kindertoten]

What tuning is this played in?

[TABWISH]

standard

[TABWISH]

standard is the original version...his sounds half step down...

[thevinhluong76]

True but the acoustic version is actually half step down, plus it's much easier to sing. Rock on!

[therealrockpresley]

aha. exactly right, both of you =)

[kindertoten]

Dude. That was f-ing awesome!  Tried to figure out how to play it by watching you but missed a few. My woman wants me to play it. Think you could direct me to the right tabs?

[singmacabresongs]

Just viewed your Possum Kingdom cover. Nice Job!! I've heard many attempts but you nailed it! I'm a big fan of the song, I made a student film to it in 1994. Your version was incredible! Rock on

[imikewillrockyou]

Hey man, great job on that cover.

[Texasredfish5114]

Oh hell yea,wild,,wild cover....

[fullmetalfunk]

One of your tags is "wookie" lol. great cover.

[70brown]

sounds great bro. my band just picked up this tune and i was lookin for a good version to learn from. great voice.

[GotsTricks]

Rock on, I need a singer like you.

[bwicky]

u the ben miller from idaho?

[therealrockpresley]

no, sorry brother. ben miller from florida.

[Dynamitedspence]

Dude nice job with the tune, when do you think your gonna move out of your parents basement?

[therealrockpresley]

thanks for the compliment brother, and it's not a basement, it's an apartment, and i live alone. thanks anyways for the consideration though. -ben

[greenteatchae]

wow

[kingharvester06]

Well done man. I love the Toads and you did em proud.

[guitaristeh]

Rock on brother!!

[schism206]

nice job man. voice sounds great.

[JonicaPrep]

DUDE!!! that friggin awsome!

[buzzyn]

Helz Ya, huge fan of the song....well done!!!!!!!!

[im4KURTcobain09]

amazing!

[6608111]

you are awsome!! do you ever come near mobile alabama? would love to see you play live

[pottersi]

That was great! good job

[ot909]

awesome

[streetkid0]

that f'in rocked

[PuhAlliePallie]

you look like that guy from S.O.A.D

;D

[svenzia]

Good voice. rated 5/5 - keep at it.

Bless from Sweden

[squidwombat]

Rock on Jesus !

[sirlancealot51]

he definetly snorted before the video....good job very mellow and lots of good rythm.

[IgorLiska]

besides that corny drug reference, you are absolutely right.

[benlorenc]

that was great!

[nightelfavatar]

By far the best cover of this sing. I've listened to it a ton of times man. Good work!

[sofuckingdumb]

I played the bass line as you rocked, nice jammin with ya

[mattyp3400]

class job, well done

one of my fav songs of alltime

[wolfn12]

dude i love it acoustic toadies!

[CSillyElephant]

Dude... Ive watched this like 600 times.. your freakin amazing!!

[gwotp007]

great job man. love it

[lurrz]

best fucking cover of this song ever

[walchie1100]

this is awesome!!!! please do a tutorial. !!!

[squidwombat]

Tutorial! the people have spoken!

[devinp34]

absolutely amazing, i don't even know what to say

[MultipleGirl420]

Wow, I think you did a really fuckin' good job.. and you had a cold? Damn.

[IXLennonRIPXI]

what can i say its awesome man excellent.i love this solo version im tryin to learn it of this vid.

[rabbitsfoot1]

insane

[benlsl]

looks like jesus

[guitarpuppet]

There needs to be more the 5 stars for that!!! You nailed bro... Better then the orignial...

[willisj06]

Is there anyway you could message me the chords to this? I've been trying to track down a way to play it acousticly and you really nailed it. This is perfect. It would be great if you could help me out, but if not it's cool. Either way keep it up!

[Deego519]

friggin sweeeet. i picked up a few pointers by watchin this, thanks.

[mazer177]

nice job mate, The Toadies are pretty tough to cover.

[Dawnheyyeah]

I was just smiling the whole time you played this. thank you for a few minutes of pure heaven. You have another new fan. Thanks!

[diggitybanana45]

sweet man, you nailed those vocals perfectly and that acoustic crunchyness just adds to the smooth but subtle flavor of possum kingdom. 5/5!!

[poetatjustice]

dude, i have watched this vid 8000000000000 billion times and it never gets old, you rock lol

[poetatjustice]

Dude, this is GREAT, you have an amazing voice :) Great job

jerm jerm

[cpfeger]

great cover dude...i really wanna learn this song do you think you could help me out

thanks

[therealrockpresley]

sure thing man, i'll do my best to help you out. gimme a couple days though, flying gets me all messed up internally, but i should be back to normal and rested soon. no problem for the help though, if you have any questions about anything regarding guitar, i don't mind helping. ask oblivionhero =). -benji

[cpfeger]

sure dude take your time...

-mike

[oblivionhero522]

hey thanks for the shout-out, makes me laugh every time I read it

[joepete1769]

Good Shit, it sounds really good most people have no chance in hell pulling off the vocals but you do it well

[robert1970b]

Yea, you stuck those vocals bro. Slowing it up a tad gave it an unplugged gosphel kind of feel.