@TomCoteMusic Thanks Tom. That's a lovely comment coming from such a talented fella. You have to get inside the songs you sing. I don't think I've always understood this but I'm learning to do it more now.
@bettyfelon1 Having discovered the bathroom acoustics, I now do all my recording in there. We have one bathroom so I have to choose my time for going in there carefully!! Thanks for the nice compliment Betty.
@joezjoezjoez1 Thanks man. There's some heavier stuff lurking around the animated originals if you fancy another visit sometime. We've just had 'Sonisphere' in Stevenage UK. Metallica, Slayer, Motorhead etc. I'm glad I didn't buy a ticket. It was clearly audible for miles around!!
you've a way with choosing a song, my friend - and making it your own. Keep 'em coming forever and drag the wife across the pond for a visit and a sing-along. We'd have a blast.
@deborahsuewho Ohhhh .. I'd like that. One day Deb we'll meet and jam. In the old days they used to do alot of that singing and jamm'in. Nowadays it's all box sets, Wii and Nintendo. I reckon we'd get on 'like a house on fire' ( do you have that expression in Americay? It means we'd get on famously.... errrr very well!!!) Thanks for your lovely warm comment x
@navim49 I know we'd get on like...like... famously. I just know it - musically and everythingly. I think we kind of already do. Elvis brought us here-- I trust him.
@bobtulip48 Ta Bob. Hope you're good. It's more James Morrsion's interpretation than mine. Still, I can't deny the intense bit is mine. I don't seem to be mellowing out with age. Any tips?
@moonwersalka Hello. I'm not quite sure what you mean my friend. It was played in B flat having tuned the guitar down two semitones. So all the chords are in C major. I'll send you the chords as I played them if you want.
I'm not much of a Michael Jackson Fan...but this song is definately one of the best ever written. And your soulful rendition does great justice to the original (hmmm...I hope this sentence makes any sense in the english language...).
@Tidinrw Yep. It makes sense to me.Thanks for your great comment. It is a special song in words and melody but I think you guys would prefer the James Morrsion version. Check it out on You Tube if you get a chance.
@dunskie Danny! Really good to hear from you buddy. Digging that live stuff you posted. Really special. Hope you'll be videoing some more soon. Hey, thanks for the generous plugs on your song replies too. You're a diamond geezer!
@maggiesband It's always nice to hear from you both. Hope you're having good times in Finland. Thank you for thanking me BUT.... the pleasure of posting was all mine!!
@wooddragon45 Not everyone's cup of tea as us Brits would say. Thanks Wooddragon. Yeah, he was an all singing and dancing entertainer admired by many and misunderstood by others as the years went by. A rare talent indeed.
@drivermciver Sean! Always a pleasure to hear from you. Yes, he deserves to be remembered for the musical joy he gave to so many. I never quite got the hang of some of those dance moves though. I think it's too late for me now. I might put my hip out!!
this is a really good version. I lik eyour voice. You have taken a different approach to it. Brilliant. I like covers when people can make them their own. Cheers
@AshHaze27 Hi Ash. I can't help giving it my own spin. There doesn't seem to be much point in just churning out carbon copies of original recordings. That's why I like You Tube as opposed to American idol and X Factor. Creativity is never stifled out here. There are so many people just doing amazing things without having to kowtow to some misguided corporate ethos.
@1catbob Hi Bob. I'm glad you could hear the words clearly. It's a bit low for my natural register in places. I did it in the bathrrom where the acoustics are best. I think the shower curtain could do with a change. Your out door upload is much more pleasing to all the senses me thinks!!
@MrWaywayfarer Hi Mr W. I'm glad you read that stuff. I love to know the reasoning behind people's uploads. It adds a to the listening experience if you've got a bit of background. Thanks for listening buddy.
Excellent cover Nav I sure enjoyed listening my friend you did great work with that one big thumbs up mate And it is always going to be hard to change the world in this life my friend but the beauty is you care and notice what is going on around you and as long as there is men like you in this world there will always be those who will try to go the extra mile and you my friend care enough to try in your own way to make a difference thank you Nav from Phil .
@rockingphil58 Thank you so much for your inspiring reply Phil. Your words are very touching. It's good to dream of making a difference. We all have to try to bring some good to the world and if we aim for the stars we might at least reach a piece of sky.
@arvidmr Arvid, thank you oh great poet. In order to love others we must first love ourselves. I like to think I know myself better for a little bit of navel gazing every day!!
Nothing wrong with a bit of introspection, might make the world a better place as the song suggests. In the meantime, keep making the world a better place by posting songs with meaning, emotion and depth. Strip it down, bring it back, bare your soul and keep on rockin'!! Great stuff.
@TheHawthorne2 Amen to that my brother!! I'm doing this song with one of my classes at school so it seemed an ideal opportunity to do a version meself. Ripped my fingers to shreds in the process. My thumb is only now returning to normal!! We suffer for our art don't we?
@mrscooter711 Lovely words. Thanks buddy. There's quite a pitch range on this ditty so I found it hard to get a key where the my lower register was audible and the higher notes not a waling banshee impression. I'm glad you got the words clearly. Not sure how a 'broken bottle top' is relevant in the first verse but I sung it anyway! Cheers Clay. Lov'in your work my friend.
@carrolly2k Jim!!!!!!!!!!!! Ta very much. It's always a pleasure to hear from you and count your exclamation marks. I like to think I can grade my paltry efforts by the amount of them you use in your replies!!!!
@MusicKevinLindgren Thanks. You'd do an awesome version Kevin. Do you know James Morrison's version? It's acoustic and really hits home with the lyrics. Good luck buddy. Let me know if you want any chord help.
Jeeeese thats good!! not heard this song done that way before nav, dont ya think 30 minutes is a bit much? for me five intense minutes gets the job done lol,
@tillyireland Hi Padraig. Thanks for giving this 'the once over'. Congratulations on reaching 100 uploads but you're trailing behind me in the vanity stakes! You were looking very dapper on your latest song. Surely that must have taken more than five minutes?? Perhaps I'm not being intense enough in the morning. But there's so much to see!! It seems a shame to rush it!!
Great job, El Nav. I liked Thriller, but was never a real Michael Jackson fan - although, come to think of it, I did enjoy the early Jackson Five stuff. This, however, is very good indeed and a very enjoyable three and a half minutes. Thumbs and regards and summer hols are on their way. Raff.
ps I would keep that business about lacking rhythm below the waist to yourself.
@raffaport Yep... don't you worry Raff. Nobody knows about by rhythm problems except You Tube and the missis. My unpredictable nature provides lots of peaks and troughs just like in music. I'm like free verse poetry in motion. Hmmmm... a bit like haiku too if you get my drift: 5, 7, 5 and ...... rest. Now where's my cigarette? Thanks mate. Have a great time walking.
So well done, as usual, Nav. I was never a fan of MJ in any shape or form but I do love a cover that makes you look at a song in a new light. Top marks.
@alvee33 Cheers Al. I've always liked the sentiment behind the song and James Morrison does a great acoustic soul cover if you're interested. I tried to give it a similar feel to his. Less sugary but with the same message.
Nice guitar work! Nice feel you got going!
kaknockitoff 3 months ago
@kaknockitoff Thank you!! The bathroom is a great place to feel a song. Great acoustics. I recommend it!!
navim49 2 months ago
you sing from the heart and that's a gift man..! thumbs up!
TomCoteMusic 3 months ago
@TomCoteMusic Thanks Tom. That's a lovely comment coming from such a talented fella. You have to get inside the songs you sing. I don't think I've always understood this but I'm learning to do it more now.
navim49 3 months ago
Very nice...sounds nothing like Morrison, however. You have your own voice and it works. P.S. some say that the bathroom has the best acoustics.
bettyfelon1 4 months ago
@bettyfelon1 Having discovered the bathroom acoustics, I now do all my recording in there. We have one bathroom so I have to choose my time for going in there carefully!! Thanks for the nice compliment Betty.
navim49 3 months ago
SHOWER CURTAIN OR NOT, YOU MADE THIS YOUR OWN. THAT'S REMARKABLE WHEN COVERING MICHAEL!!!
PEACE~ VESSIO xo
DJVMFVME 6 months ago
@DJVMFVME Thank you Vessio. I leave all the MJ dance moves to Dante!!
navim49 3 months ago
Yes!!!
torstenq 7 months ago
@torstenq Danke Torsten!!!!
navim49 3 months ago
I love this song! Reminds me of my youth, when I was a fan of Michael Jackson. Very nice cover, Navim!
Zinasoul 7 months ago
@Zinasoul You are very kind Zina. Thank you.
navim49 3 months ago
Hey you really made a cool change on this great song, thumbs up and CU soon
All best
gus : ) ♪
longlostgus 7 months ago
@longlostgus Cheers Gus. Thanks for listening buddy.
navim49 3 months ago
great rendition
thumbs up
Thalysiakeuh 7 months ago
@Thalysiakeuh Thanks Thalysia. Sorry for the late response.
navim49 3 months ago
Cheers Dennis. I think I need a more exciting shower curtain if I do any more recording in here. I appreciate you giving it a listen buddy. Thanks.
navim49 7 months ago
great job, love this tune
bigdaddytsc 7 months ago
@modernsebastien Merci Seb. It takes a musician of great feeling to recognise another. I love your interpretations. You really mean what you sing.
navim49 7 months ago
Hey, I like this:)
joezjoezjoez1 7 months ago
@joezjoezjoez1 Thanks man. There's some heavier stuff lurking around the animated originals if you fancy another visit sometime. We've just had 'Sonisphere' in Stevenage UK. Metallica, Slayer, Motorhead etc. I'm glad I didn't buy a ticket. It was clearly audible for miles around!!
navim49 7 months ago
Amazing well done !!!
KLAUDIA497 7 months ago
@KLAUDIA497 Hi Klaudia. Thanks for listening. I wish you well.
navim49 7 months ago
I like your unique style on this well done!!!
AllenandHammond 7 months ago
@AllenandHammond Thank you Dom. It's not in your folk style so I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
navim49 7 months ago
you've a way with choosing a song, my friend - and making it your own. Keep 'em coming forever and drag the wife across the pond for a visit and a sing-along. We'd have a blast.
deborahsuewho 7 months ago
@deborahsuewho Ohhhh .. I'd like that. One day Deb we'll meet and jam. In the old days they used to do alot of that singing and jamm'in. Nowadays it's all box sets, Wii and Nintendo. I reckon we'd get on 'like a house on fire' ( do you have that expression in Americay? It means we'd get on famously.... errrr very well!!!) Thanks for your lovely warm comment x
navim49 7 months ago
@navim49 I know we'd get on like...like... famously. I just know it - musically and everythingly. I think we kind of already do. Elvis brought us here-- I trust him.
deborahsuewho 7 months ago
Amazing interpretation Navim - very different. You are focused and intense in selling this song. Video very effective. Well done mate. Bob
bobtulip48 7 months ago
@bobtulip48 Ta Bob. Hope you're good. It's more James Morrsion's interpretation than mine. Still, I can't deny the intense bit is mine. I don't seem to be mellowing out with age. Any tips?
navim49 7 months ago
Brilliant acoustic cover. 5* and a fav from me. Jacquie xx
TheThreeJays79 7 months ago
@TheThreeJays79 Jacquie, you're a diamond. Thanks for listening. It means a lot coming from such a talented lass. Ta muchly!! xx
navim49 7 months ago
Bardzo ciekawie zagrane.. what are the tricks on the guitar??
moonwersalka 7 months ago
@moonwersalka Hello. I'm not quite sure what you mean my friend. It was played in B flat having tuned the guitar down two semitones. So all the chords are in C major. I'll send you the chords as I played them if you want.
navim49 7 months ago
Fantastic Nav, really great my friend :)
RIP Michael
brainge 7 months ago
@brainge Hi Brainge. Thanks for you kind comment amigo.
navim49 7 months ago
Good work! Thanks for sharing!
teteroom 7 months ago
@teteroom Thank you Tete. From such an accomplished musician composer, it is a great honour for me that you took the time to comment.
navim49 7 months ago
I'm not much of a Michael Jackson Fan...but this song is definately one of the best ever written. And your soulful rendition does great justice to the original (hmmm...I hope this sentence makes any sense in the english language...).
Anyway...I like it a lot :-)
Tidinrw 7 months ago
@Tidinrw Yep. It makes sense to me.Thanks for your great comment. It is a special song in words and melody but I think you guys would prefer the James Morrsion version. Check it out on You Tube if you get a chance.
navim49 7 months ago
@navim49 Okay Morrison is a great artist....but I prefer your voice! Not kidding!
Have a nice weekend, my friend!
Tidinrw 7 months ago
Loved your version. Nice. Heartfelt as always.
dunskie 7 months ago
@dunskie Danny! Really good to hear from you buddy. Digging that live stuff you posted. Really special. Hope you'll be videoing some more soon. Hey, thanks for the generous plugs on your song replies too. You're a diamond geezer!
navim49 7 months ago
I've always enjoyed Michael Jackson's music and think your performance was heartfelt and very well performed.
airwolf8087 7 months ago
@airwolf8087 Kind words my friend. Thanks a lot for listening.
navim49 7 months ago
Great job Navim.....King of the Acoustic Cover versions,,,makes you an original....Best Regards...Dave
A297MAN104 7 months ago
@A297MAN104 What a lovely compliment!! Thank you Dave. I'm blushing inside!
navim49 7 months ago
Nice!!!!!
batyushka 7 months ago
@batyushka Thanks man. I appreciate that.
navim49 7 months ago
Wonderful video, Navim! Really great job on this song! Loved it! (-; Babs
babs4TLove 7 months ago
@babs4TLove Babs! You are too kind. Thanks for listening.
navim49 7 months ago
This is a great rendition, although we did not knew the original. You put a lot of intensity in your interpretation. Thank you for making this.
maggiesband 7 months ago
@maggiesband It's always nice to hear from you both. Hope you're having good times in Finland. Thank you for thanking me BUT.... the pleasure of posting was all mine!!
navim49 7 months ago
@PaintingLaura1 Ohhhhhhh...... you always give me a nice warm glow with your comments Laura. Thank you for your many kindnesses x
navim49 7 months ago
@TheBran1262 Thank you buddy. I left out all the high picthes 'oooo's for obvious reasons!
navim49 7 months ago
great job my friend
soundproof714 7 months ago
@soundproof714 Hi Gary. Thanks for listening amigo.
navim49 7 months ago
Performed with great feeling...I wasn't a huge fan of jackson...but there's no denying his rare talent...
wooddragon45 7 months ago
@wooddragon45 Not everyone's cup of tea as us Brits would say. Thanks Wooddragon. Yeah, he was an all singing and dancing entertainer admired by many and misunderstood by others as the years went by. A rare talent indeed.
navim49 7 months ago
As you say over across the pond. Brilliant!!!! Great cover of one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century!!
drivermciver 7 months ago
@drivermciver Sean! Always a pleasure to hear from you. Yes, he deserves to be remembered for the musical joy he gave to so many. I never quite got the hang of some of those dance moves though. I think it's too late for me now. I might put my hip out!!
navim49 7 months ago
this is a really good version. I lik eyour voice. You have taken a different approach to it. Brilliant. I like covers when people can make them their own. Cheers
AshHaze27 7 months ago
@AshHaze27 Hi Ash. I can't help giving it my own spin. There doesn't seem to be much point in just churning out carbon copies of original recordings. That's why I like You Tube as opposed to American idol and X Factor. Creativity is never stifled out here. There are so many people just doing amazing things without having to kowtow to some misguided corporate ethos.
navim49 7 months ago
So entertaining, color changes were real tight, awesome picture at the end, master performer
damondrydes 7 months ago
@damondrydes You are too kind Damond. Lovely words. Really inspiring. Thank you amigo.
navim49 7 months ago
Good cover, Navim. I have to admit that I never knew all of the lyrics to this song and never caught the real meaning of it. Until now, that is.
1catbob 7 months ago
@1catbob Hi Bob. I'm glad you could hear the words clearly. It's a bit low for my natural register in places. I did it in the bathrrom where the acoustics are best. I think the shower curtain could do with a change. Your out door upload is much more pleasing to all the senses me thinks!!
navim49 7 months ago
@navim49 I think your video shows your desire for a shower curtain change - perhaps the green version was the best :) Peace.
1catbob 7 months ago
Great cover and great tribute, even I like your introduction mentioning some of the Great Soul Men. Excellent work, my friend!!
MrWaywayfarer 8 months ago
@MrWaywayfarer Hi Mr W. I'm glad you read that stuff. I love to know the reasoning behind people's uploads. It adds a to the listening experience if you've got a bit of background. Thanks for listening buddy.
navim49 7 months ago
Excellent cover Nav I sure enjoyed listening my friend you did great work with that one big thumbs up mate And it is always going to be hard to change the world in this life my friend but the beauty is you care and notice what is going on around you and as long as there is men like you in this world there will always be those who will try to go the extra mile and you my friend care enough to try in your own way to make a difference thank you Nav from Phil .
rockingphil58 8 months ago
@rockingphil58 Thank you so much for your inspiring reply Phil. Your words are very touching. It's good to dream of making a difference. We all have to try to bring some good to the world and if we aim for the stars we might at least reach a piece of sky.
navim49 7 months ago
Nice cover. Message in the original youtubers mirror says; hey man, take it easy, it's only a reflection :)
arvidmr 8 months ago
@arvidmr Arvid, thank you oh great poet. In order to love others we must first love ourselves. I like to think I know myself better for a little bit of navel gazing every day!!
navim49 7 months ago
Nothing wrong with a bit of introspection, might make the world a better place as the song suggests. In the meantime, keep making the world a better place by posting songs with meaning, emotion and depth. Strip it down, bring it back, bare your soul and keep on rockin'!! Great stuff.
TheHawthorne2 8 months ago
@TheHawthorne2 Amen to that my brother!! I'm doing this song with one of my classes at school so it seemed an ideal opportunity to do a version meself. Ripped my fingers to shreds in the process. My thumb is only now returning to normal!! We suffer for our art don't we?
navim49 7 months ago
Great version Navim. Really like this.
michi12388 8 months ago
@michi12388 It's always a pleasure to hear from you Michael. Thanks for listening mate. I did it in the bathroom. There's good acoustics in there.
navim49 7 months ago
This is fantastic my friend, I really like the feel you gave it,
you made it sound like a folk song, really enjoyed your performance.
Well done Navim.
p.s that's the first time I listened to the lyrics.
Great song.
mrscooter711 8 months ago
@mrscooter711 Lovely words. Thanks buddy. There's quite a pitch range on this ditty so I found it hard to get a key where the my lower register was audible and the higher notes not a waling banshee impression. I'm glad you got the words clearly. Not sure how a 'broken bottle top' is relevant in the first verse but I sung it anyway! Cheers Clay. Lov'in your work my friend.
navim49 7 months ago
Great job in making it your own! Excellent!!!!!!!!
carrolly2k 8 months ago
@carrolly2k Jim!!!!!!!!!!!! Ta very much. It's always a pleasure to hear from you and count your exclamation marks. I like to think I can grade my paltry efforts by the amount of them you use in your replies!!!!
navim49 7 months ago
great version buddy! Been thinking about doing one myself as well!
MusicKevinLindgren 8 months ago
@MusicKevinLindgren Thanks. You'd do an awesome version Kevin. Do you know James Morrison's version? It's acoustic and really hits home with the lyrics. Good luck buddy. Let me know if you want any chord help.
navim49 7 months ago
Jeeeese thats good!! not heard this song done that way before nav, dont ya think 30 minutes is a bit much? for me five intense minutes gets the job done lol,
tillyireland 8 months ago
@tillyireland Hi Padraig. Thanks for giving this 'the once over'. Congratulations on reaching 100 uploads but you're trailing behind me in the vanity stakes! You were looking very dapper on your latest song. Surely that must have taken more than five minutes?? Perhaps I'm not being intense enough in the morning. But there's so much to see!! It seems a shame to rush it!!
navim49 7 months ago
great job my friend
Sting575 8 months ago
@Sting575 Nice words. Thanks Sting. Peace.
navim49 7 months ago
@navim49 your welcome my friend, I hope you have a great weekend, May God bless you & your well being
Sting575 7 months ago
Love your take on this song and your thoughts are well taken if you catch my drift. Love+Peace Lance
lance4919 8 months ago
@lance4919 Thanks Lance. You words are much appreciated buddy.
navim49 7 months ago
Amazing! well done!
DrBirendraJha 8 months ago
@DrBirendraJha Thank you good Doctor. You are very kind!
navim49 7 months ago
Great job, El Nav. I liked Thriller, but was never a real Michael Jackson fan - although, come to think of it, I did enjoy the early Jackson Five stuff. This, however, is very good indeed and a very enjoyable three and a half minutes. Thumbs and regards and summer hols are on their way. Raff.
ps I would keep that business about lacking rhythm below the waist to yourself.
raffaport 8 months ago
@raffaport Yep... don't you worry Raff. Nobody knows about by rhythm problems except You Tube and the missis. My unpredictable nature provides lots of peaks and troughs just like in music. I'm like free verse poetry in motion. Hmmmm... a bit like haiku too if you get my drift: 5, 7, 5 and ...... rest. Now where's my cigarette? Thanks mate. Have a great time walking.
navim49 7 months ago
So well done, as usual, Nav. I was never a fan of MJ in any shape or form but I do love a cover that makes you look at a song in a new light. Top marks.
alvee33 8 months ago
@alvee33 Cheers Al. I've always liked the sentiment behind the song and James Morrison does a great acoustic soul cover if you're interested. I tried to give it a similar feel to his. Less sugary but with the same message.
navim49 7 months ago
Hi Navim, this is a really great perfomance of this Song!
Regards Andreas
TheSimmi45 8 months ago
@TheSimmi45 That's real nice of you to say so Andreas. Vielen Dank!!!
navim49 7 months ago