I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier - John Lennon Cover

[gypsygirl731]

I love this song by you the remake that is.. you are a true performer and the music you pick out suits you. may you go far. keep in touch. happy holidays david. Vikki

[charlespycraft]

Never been that into John Lennon...but love this track and fits in perfectly with present circumstance...

[BraziliAna]

If I were you I'd change the title of this video to your name plus ¨John Lennon 70th Birthday Tribute¨ tomorrow ie Oct 9th like Yoko Ono has suggested... Best of luck!

[QueenBeatlesWings]

the Geroge Harrison Devil & the Deep Blue Sea cover was also amazing

[busykitties2]

I am blown away by this one man's renditon of John Lennon's masterpiece I Don't Want To Be A Soldier. This singer, is as good (dare I say) as John was in his version. I am so very impressed. Excellent job. John would be very proud indeed.

[lizadfuel]

This as good as Lennon's version... Congrats.. Always like to stop by your channel now and then to listen to good music! Peace

[OurLordLennon]

9/11 was an INSIDE JOB....Don't CONFUSE DYING FOR OIL ( and CIA OPIUM ) WITH FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM.......OUR GOVERNMENT KILLS & NOW SO DO WE ? MURDER SINCE WW1, WW2, Vietnam, GULF WAR, NOW IRAQ,MURDER TO SELL ARMS, GAIN POWER, NOTHING ELSE, men in a cave did not bring down the Twin Towers, the overwhelming evidence makes that apparent....we are killing for Natural Resources, FINANCIAL GAIN....AMERICAS SLAVERY is NEXT AT THE HANDS OF THE CORPORATE ELITE......John's worst nightmare

[bckm54]

@OurLordLennon it would be so much easier if you were a total kook. but it gets harder and harder to summarily dismiss what ppl like u say. i'm still not ready to agree, but u should continue to stand up for what u believe, even if NOBODY agrees...

PEACE.

[Tattooed11B]

Nice using images of past wars thinking that they are all fought for the same reason, war is hell and it is ugly...however you cant deny that there has not been an attack on US soil since we went to war in Iraq and afghanistan...

[tajm]

Remember that none of the 911-hijackers were from Iraq or Afganistan...

[noahwayne]

Love this one man. This is easily your best cover and vocally its spot on. What reverb/delay are you using on this one.

[purpletreeband]

Hey NoahWayne. Thanks for the kind comment. Reverb is a Lexicon direct at about 9% (light mixed), delay was a custom stereo slap at about a speed of 90... ~peace & Send our Troops Home! Out Of Iraq... NOW

[Stukadriver]

John was our conscience. He had the balls to take it to the streets and keep reminding us of what we could be. He didn't just record a protest song and then hide in his mansion while his royalty checks poured in. We have gotten old, fat, lazy, consumers...what a despicable description of our populace...look where we are...screwed by the bankers and the political sludge once again. No wonder Bush got elected. Thank God he is leaving and let's hope the next guy delivers his promise.

[godnews]

Good cover

[katiesweinerisblack]

Very great! You sound pretty close to his voice! Wonderful cover.

[joe99f1]

this is just magic is there no end to the talent of you guys, john would be so proud keep up the good work, and keep rocking. cheers  joe.

[walkerchild69]

good lad / s

[arvec]

excent version!!!!!!!!!!!!! john lennon, if he was alive, would have been pleased.

[door2yourheart]

You need to be a soldier to defend the right for all the lazy, selfish, obese U.S. citizens to keep on getting cheap gas! Nice one purple tree!

[Lizzy1457]

very nice! Keep it up!

[KGJGEMAM]

wow! im a huge John Lennon fan, and was i ever impressed that was amazing guys keep it up

RIP J.W.O.L

[McCartnee]

Absolutely. There's even a slight resemblance in the vocals to Lennon's. Nice one, Purpletree Band!

[weisszil]

Lennon , always actual . Everlasting legacy .

[KGJGEMAM]

RIP John

Amazing cover guys!!

[paperbackwriter22]

Better than the original...

[aseachantyofsorts]

Woah, back up.. I love David. But no one can surpass Lennon's genius.

[TIWICI]

Awesome job, David! ..Think I'll put this one on my myspace page! :)

Cheers!

Pam

[sophronesis]

well.. i... am gonna be a soldier this friday. i'm trying to learn this song to play in the bunks

[cglodzik]

Excellent!! I'm never too crazy over covers esp. when it's a John Lennon song, but this is really good stuff! Great video to go with the song - well done! I will be sharing this with others. Thanks for posting!

[JohnLennonLivesForev]

I've loved this cover ever since I heard it the first time here on youtube. I was very happy to see it made the "UNCUT" magazine's monthly CD this time around. Nice work!

[purpletreeband]

Thank you JohnLennonLivesForev !! I'm glad you saw us in "UNCUT" magazine's Lennon Issue. I see you live in California... Are they for sale already or did you have a subscription? Thanks again and I'm glad you liked this track!!

~David

[JohnLennonLivesForev]

Actually, I live in New Jersey-- I don't know how it says I'm in California hah. I bought it yesterday on the street on my way from the Strawberry fields tribute to the Hard Rock restaurant.

Peace & Love,

Devon

[purpletreeband]

Thanks Devon!!

R.I.P. John Winston Ono Lennon...

"Hold on John, John hold on

It's gonna be alright

You gonna win the fight"

IMAGINE PEACE

[bckm54]

If this incredible version of an incredibly great song by an incredibe band doesn't make you incredibly angry, you're incredibly dead.

[ladyinblue1984]

WOW- the whole thing is fantastic - very professional. If you're not famous it's only because you don't know the right people- yet!

[purpletreeband]

Thank you ladyinblue1984 :) Much luv to you and I appreciate the kind words =D

[Mayka99]

Super ! It's realy good! I loved it.

[marijanie333]

wow, this is a really good cover!

[60sGal11]

If John Lennon was still alive today.

He would be proud of your amazing music!

I know it!

[purpletreeband]

Thanks Maddie :) =D

[60sGal11]

your very welcome =)

[joe99f1]

you guys never stop amazeing me brilliant cover john will be looking down thinking keep up the good work guys

[purpletreeband]

Thanks you joe99f1 =D

[XxBuckfushxX]

maizing syle and talent! Even John,Ringo, George, and Paul would like it :D But I still think you and your wife look like you are 16 ^__^

[investortownhall]

John and Paul would like this video and your music. Your style is very unique. Love your music skills.

[XxBuckfushxX]

That's the perfect response!

[obiwankenobi28]

yeah this is a real class, I play it everyday just hoping for all wars to end.

great post David, best ever tbh.

[ronie60]

great video.

[BOOBTUBESMOOB]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

[danterafa]

Thanks

[IsaMS]

Well, I'm  a huge John's fan and I also wanna be your fan from now on.

[purpletreeband]

Thank you... We're real glad to hear that :) ~David

[gannibus]

you 'da man,commander Dave!

[beatboxboy78]

when i grow up i wanna be ether like you or john lennon

[purpletreeband]

That's really sweet beatboxboy78! Thanks...John is much cooler though... He's the greatest! :)

[duck2008]

Too wonderful

[trinaanna]

John Lennon spoke the truth even though it cost him a great deal of fans and popularity. We need more people like him

[leesbet]

you got an affinity with Lennons work.. the man himself would love it

[purpletreeband]

Thanks leesbet! I respect Lennon's work a great deal!!

[beatboxboy78]

everyone who realy knows me hates me becuse i dont beleve in violence and im not so self sentered but i dont give a flying fuck! i am who i am and i beleve in what i beleve in!SQREW BUSH!

[grilllumove]

maybe they just hate you because you're annoying... because i'm a passivist and people like me.

[Derventio74]

Incredible talent - keep it up! Fab stuff!

[purpletreeband]

Thank you Derventio74 :)

[Beatleologist]

Good riddance indeed.

[FidoForce42]

Nice man

[panksuzmuzhu]

This one is outstanding. :O

Sounds almost like the real song.

[beatlesrock13]

your voice has alot of simalarities to john lennons i think... great job

keep it up

[braveflowers]

unfortunatly,this song hasn't take any wrinkle...world will never learn wisdom I'm affraid

[hoffmann9471]

Hey, Ihr seid ja echt eine Entdeckung. Fast besser als das Original; und das bei einem Lennon Lied.

[purpletreeband]

Wow, dankt Ihnen! Ein sehr großes Kompliment, das mich lächeln ließ. Ich bin froh, dass Sie uns gefunden haben! Am besten Wünsche ~ David

[queenannegrl]

I think you need to send this video and the other one I like to a recording studio in Los Angeles, David.

[purpletreeband]

Sure, i can do that... Message me the address and I'll mail a DVD. :)~david

[purpletreeband]

I hope to play L.A. next year...

[AmbroseMerle]

(sorry but 500 word limit makes discussion and issue on here XD). The problem I find mostly in people examining John's work and supporting it, is that they always bdmouth only one side. Eeryone saying Bush is a horrible liar and treasonist are exclusing the fact Saddam and Osama attacked us first, and are only removing half of the problem. If we stop, they'll come back and kill us all; We stop them, and the war stops; if we both stop, the war stops. John was aiming for the third option.

[purpletreeband]

I personally don't like to get too political on here but I did want to quote John's message first "Give peace a chance". He was just saying try it out! I also wanted to state a few facts for the record... George Bush lied about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. A study released in March of 2003 by a British medical journal, the Lancet, showed that 100,000 civilians had been killed as a result of the US invasion.

[purpletreeband]

The Bush Administration claimed Iraq was responsible for 9/11.The war in Iraq was actually planned by people like Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and Paul Wolfowitz back in 1998 at a think tank called the Project for the New American Century.The "war on terror" has nothing to do with Iraq. Saddam Hussein had no ties to terrorism.Saddam Hussein had no ties to Al-Qaeda.The Downing Street Memo proves Bush lied to the American people about the war.

[queenannegrl]

I think the song/video would be great for an anti-war group.

[purpletreeband]

yeah good point! ...

[queenannegrl]

(Laughing) Michael Moore would love this! You should send it to him.

[purpletreeband]

LMAO... :))

[AmbroseMerle]

who is Michael Moore..? It sounds familair but I can't seem to place the name..

[AmbroseMerle]

I don't know where you heard all of that; but most of it is lies. since I'm only given 500 characters, I'll make breif points. yes - planned at 1998 - they recieved warnings - Clinton ignored these threats - he covered them up. Saddam + sons = killing rampages = evil dictator the people were being oppressed by wether tied or not. Even several extremists now agree Bush acted not on lies, but on what info he was presented. Blame Bill not George.

[purpletreeband]

I don't want to argue politics with you via video comments. You can message me in private for that. I presented nothing but facts above which I can back up with documented proof... Video comments should be "Hey hate the video", or "Hey Love the video" etc...

[Beatleologist]

Bush is a punk. Fucking period.

[purpletreeband]

Haha, hell friggin yeah!!!

[chervilant]

You need to get a clue, poor wee mannie.

[AmbroseMerle]

Actually, he didn't. He said they had to assume they had them becuase Saddam refused the "warrant" given by the US, NATO, and several others places. Therefore they assumed he had something to hide. He could have said "yeah sure, come check," but in the end we were unabel to check, he refused, so we had to assume. There was no lie in that.

[TheNextRoseTyler]

But it was an asssumption that cost innocent lives.

[AmbroseMerle]

innocent people die every day, in every war, as a result of both sides. This is undeniably true, and highly regretable... Then again, the amount of innocence killed by the hands of Saddam's sons is... highly unfortunately.... still so much greater than this wars amount of innocent blood... Y_Y Such hatred is grotesque...

[Beatleologist]

Saddam attacked us???? LOL! When???? More right wing fantasies designed to keep the sheep sound asleep.

[purpletreeband]

Amen brother!

[AmbroseMerle]

Oh hey; Please note everoyne has there problems. I'm not saying John was wrong about war being terrible, but some wars are necessary; not for the killing, but for defense. We didn't go into vietnam, nor Iraq to kill anyone, just to capture those triyng to harm us and stop the bloodshed. John during that war, wasn't protesting against the US's war, he was protesting against both sides; He was telling both to stop.

[Stukadriver]

Sounds very good. Great job and good video behind it.Brings back many memories, some good some bad. Thanks for the sub notice. I was wondering how you get a Lennon cover past Yoko.

[purpletreeband]

Hopefully one day we can be famous enough to get yelled at... lol

[katy2578]

would you then yell back???

i reckon you should call julian lennon up, and ask him for a competition to see who can do the better version...you'd win i think

[Emibeth]

This is good but no John Lennon.

[queenannegrl]

We know there is only one John Lennon, one Jim Morrison, one Bob Dylan, one Paul McCartney . . .adinfinitum. I for one have never heard this song but think it's great!

Love the horn section, David! Very 50's beatnik!

[purpletreeband]

Thanks queenannegrl. The horn is my favorite part too. :)

[queenannegrl]

That is David's real voice, AmbroseMerle! He really has the Lennon "....well" perfected!

[Beatleologist]

I agree with that one..."well" is down perfect.

[AmbroseMerle]

I sincerely hope you don't expect me to believe you actually sang this. I listened to that song a thousand times, and that is DEFINETLY his voice. It's not the same instruments, but that's definetly his voice. It IS possible you did it, but I don't believe you did it this time. The others I think youy did, but... this time, I don't think so...

[AmbroseMerle]

Well... I did note some possible flaws, and I don't remember ever seeing a John Lennon song called Capsule, but I'm keepign an eye. If you can actualyl sing like him, then I have to say, I am greatly impressed, but I will remain skeptical.

[purpletreeband]

Are you serious? Thank you for the compliment, that's my true voice... I promise...

~David

[AmbroseMerle]

Ok, I'll trust you on that; but don't let it go to your head; I'm tooooooo rtusting all of the time ^^; If you ever want a challenge, try singing like Roy Orbison XD he was a friend of George Harrison and sings like Elvis, but better. Hard to top/match his voice. I actually managed it once when I was moronically singing along to him when I was 14 and my voice flunctuated XD That does eerily enough mean I could do his voice though o_O;;

[Beatleologist]

LOL...you obviously do not know Lennon's voice. Try 1001 times. David has an incredible voice but it cannot be mistaken for John Lennon, no one's can.

[katieincolorado]

What a great song! Thanks for doing it.

[purpletreeband]

Thank you... Lennon's message will never die!

[AmbroseMerle]

your own god in your own temple. It's all down to you, mate." It seems a bit like you're trying to mirror him by how you talk, what you sing, what you do; You've just got to be yourself, and you arere no John, no matter how alike you two can sing. Just giving some advice.

[AmbroseMerle]

Sorry, youtube was giving some me nonsense about an url being i nthe last mesage so I had to fix some stuff and repaste but forgot the first paart x_x

"John once said, You're just left with yourself all the time, whatever you do anyway. You've got to get down to~

[harshash]

he was a pussy

[queenannegrl]

I forgot to add you sound like Lennon on his last album, i.e. the "...well". Love it!

[purpletreeband]

thanks... yea I sang the "well..." on purpose like him... I loved the way he sounded doing that... :)

[queenannegrl]

It's amazing how you can sound like either Lennon or McCartney. Would love to hear you do a Donovan piece!

[purpletreeband]

Thanks, I love Donovan. Sunshine Superman is awesome!

[queenannegrl]

I really like the sunglasses on you and the long haircut - I wish I were in the music industry because I would sign you up. I am so glad to see someone bringing back the type of music I like!

[purpletreeband]

Thank you!

[60sGal11]

Masterpiece!

Genius!

Love this song.

--

Maddie "The 60s Freak"

[Katchka1]

Love it. Really captures the spirit of John.

[60sGal11]

Great Great job!

I love John Lennon.

[HughWT]

You guys would be good at Instant Karma id love to hear you play that.

[HughWT]

great video.

[angsaw]

Now this is what John would love to see. Thank you. Made my day!

[zyx645]

really good that you honor the work of John, good sound, and message...the 'wise' thing to drop eh...

much thanks

[xman177]

Cool vid! the voice sounds a lot like John himself! Hey, purpletreeband, do I by any chance know you??? I got a youtube friend request and was wondering if I do know you.

[purpletreeband]

Thanks for the comments. I sent you a request cuz I was hoping you'd dig the band. I saw a comment you made on a Beatles vid. :)

[JohnL4ever]

Yeah this band is really good!

[skyzze]

cool song

[charmainec]

excellent job on the cover

[Evangeline101kk]

It's ok I guess..not trying to offend anyone but I wish John lennon added some other tunes onto it because it is kinda a boring after a while hearing basically the same tune over and over.

[peterbleakenstein123]

I love lennon, but i have to agree with you. this song needs more beat.

[donkeyhumps]

all you need is love, its easy.............. john lennon my church,amen.great cover,he would approve im sure.

[kenrg]

A classic song that unfortunately needs to be revived at this time. Great rendition. Wish it weren't necessary, but you guys did a great job with it. I hope the message gets out there.

[squyres]

Awesome !!!! Thats really good !!!! Peace !!!!

[DieHardBeatlesFan]

Positively MindBlowing - Thanx 4 sharing (ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE)

[guitmartiman]

I actually like it better than the original!

[purpletreeband]

Whew... that's a powerful comment! :)

[JohnLennon1984]

top cover

[Beatleologist]

PLEASE!! I MUST have this song! Can you send me an MP3 or do you have it on a CD? Please email me.

[purpletreeband]

Thanks! We have this song as an MP3 available for download on our website. Please visit purpletreemusic . com and go to the videos section. Scroll to this video, look to the right of it and there's a link to download the MP3. Best wishes everyone... david

[Beatleologist]

Thank you! After 43 years it takes alot to impress me when it comes to Beatles/Solo covers. I downloaded it as well as This Never Happened Before. Can't wait to put it on a disc. I'll be checking out your other vids too.

[celinecarroll]

Thanks for sending it to me.

Excellent!!

REgards,

Celine.

[cacaovanhouten]

Great version - please try to get a touring band together to come to the UK!

[londonpenda]

Awesome...just bloody AWESOME...I don't normally go for Beatle covers,but this the exception. Great sound and a great vid. :)5x5x5x5x5

[catch22bandit]

brillant

[jgs36]

David if you make the uk you won't be dissapointed.. it produces some great music... and yours is up there

[purpletreeband]

Thanks igs36... It's certainly something I want to do...

[Beatleologist]

Man, I am blown away! WHAT A GREAT LENNON IMPRESSION! Really like the cover of this song too. Updated but not ruined like so many others do.

[jgs36]

Purpletree thanks for the Invite and sharing your music... i'm a brit and your music would go down well in the uk..

[purpletreeband]

I hope we can make it out that way. I love the UK!

[spendy2]

IM so glad that you emailed me, I LOVE the videos, Ive never seen anyone as close to John Lennon as you Thanks again

[TerryOlinger]

Today I received in an Email an invitation to check out PurpleTree. So glad I did. Sounds like Lennon himself. Video is great. As an old '60's hippie, it is great for me to see the return of such novel ideas of peace and love. Keep up the good work.

[jgs36]

This is a fantastic track.. just discovered purple tree, what a find! Sounds very similar to the late great himself

[purpletreeband]

=)

I'm glad you found us!!

[Tammihotlips]

Why is there so much hate in the World ?loved the video It brought tears to my eyes again you hit a raw nerve great cover! thank you Ty and the others in the band Top job boys from tammihotlips in OZ

[purpletreeband]

That really means allot to us. Thanks!

~david

[Tammihotlips]

thank you david good luck for the future Go get Them

[jcchio13]

ty for sharing this song...peace to humanity

[gypsygirl731]

I love purple tree (singer whos doing remake NYC) and the songs meaning. I lost a good friend to the army.I almost feel guilty being alive. I love the song tho still..long live john lennons words and good luck purple tree band.

[purpletreeband]

Thanks for your comments! I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Nobody wins a war. Hopefully others will learn soon before it's too late. Long live Lennon's spirit and thanks again. ~David (Singer/Songwriter for Purple Tree)

[gypsygirl731]

make Love not War.. peace .. ppl forget about the words lennon had to say

[Dad103]

Thanks boys. I've been saying these words for decades now and still to many deaf ears. Its great to see the return of the movement.

Peace

Love and Light

Love the Purple.

[SOULMATERING]

it's a good song for today with irak and all.

[mycroft]

Great cover!

[thecrackmaster]

simply great, thanks for sharing this

[hiadoin83]

Love the video guys!

[breeeegs]

sounds just like Lennon, word for word!