Self - What a Fool Believes (Doobie Brothers)

[sjc06131982]

This is something different yet close to the original.

[elleneasterling]

ART

[StimpRan]

I love doobie brothers their music and can't believe what I just heard.

Gruesome(for me).

There are songs in the world to be covered but this is like trying to cover an artist like "Hundertwasser"(no musician, but designer), you can't build a "redesigned-cover" of a Hundertwasser house.

[VoyeurRex]

I'm a Doobie Brothers fan and I really have to say this: AMAZING!! :)  . Greetings from Mexico

[KhalDrogo76]

this is incredible....no surprise coming from these guys..er, guy..

[BLUEtrafficLIGHT]

YO this on is pretty damn good \\m//

[mcfartson]

Self! From my home town!!!!! so proud of these guys

[mattiecoles]

great cover

[farmyardflavours]

yay !!!!!

[LiamFitzpatrick]

Fantastic



[DIWnasUs]

what the fuck is this shit?!

[OverlordSaiko]

@DIWnasUs It's called "good music", you moron.

[DIWnasUs]

@OverlordSaiko tThis stupid remix destroyed the song. you could have call it "good music" if it wasnt a shitty remix

[OverlordSaiko]

@DIWnasUs So being original is bad? Well, okay.

I really don't understand why people want covers to be exactly like the original. What's the point of remaking something if it's exactly the same? It's like the remake of "Psycho": Pointless.

[DSDMovies]

@DIWnasUs Wrong. There are many shitty remixes of any song you care to mention, but this isn't one of them.

[cruiserweight190]

I think the origional is one of the best songs EVER made, and yes this musician has done a great version of it! very talented indeed

[DevinDCEG]

FINALLY, a modern remake that doesn't sound like some watered-down, piss-poor karaoke rendition! Amazing!

[TonyBono]

For those of you not familiar with Matt Mahaffey, you've all heard him before- he wrote the "Expedia......Dot COMMMMMMMMMM!" jingle.

[chj2]

I'd like to hear this guy cover, "She Blinded Me With Science", by Thomas Dolby. Would love to hear SELF's take on it, as I'm sure he'd do Thomas Dolby proud.

[chj2]

@JardinOz The phrase, "You Go BOY" is a complementary slang phrase. We know that Self (Matt Mahaffey) isn't a boy - it's just an expression, dude. We dig what Matt's doing, that's all.

[MultiJacob17]

I get shivers...same as the original.Great cover.

[chj2]

I can't stop listening to this!!!!! Could you list the kids' toys you used on this song? Did you use actual guitars on keyboards on this? This is AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[chj2]

NICE! This sounds like, to me, what a Prince (Dirty Mind era) cover of this song would sound like! DIGGIN' IT!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!

[danielnowotny]

Simply amazing!

[lordtiberius]

baddass

[bamboozledguy]

I agree this cover ROCKS!!!

[75cowboyzfan]

I HAVE 2 ADMIT . THIS IS PRETTY GOOD . U GO BOY !

[TABULOUS1]

sweeet

[invest423]

You got soul young man. I enjoyed the song. Thank you.

[taskzulu]

Dope cover!!!!!! Excellent concept!

[DonCipoton]

Oh, mierda... Qué gran tema.

[Chesterton7]

fantastic

[DJDannyDance]

Hi, I made a House Music remix/remake of this song :) danceisafeeling[DOT]com/blog/m­usic/102

[Pinupip]

Totally Awesome!!! LOVE it :-)

[JeffMkII]

Mind-blown.

[TheGeminiLounge]

Wow..excellent!!

[djsexbird]

this is rad! i had to use it in a cartoon i made this morn... i looped it really shitty cause i was in a hurry, sorry bro.

[Alia89119]

I would love this song on MP3 format. Can you please send me it?

[cameljoe212]

I have been loving on this song for almost ten years now, so awesome

[HylianSpirit]

I really can't see how Matt isn't world-famous. His genius is tragically under-appreciated.

[roesmoker]

Did Michael McDonald invent the word "nostalgite" (combination of naivete and nostalgia) in this song?

I like it but I think it's a bit too close the original especially in the vocals.

[roesmoker]

@roesmoker ha ha, I am an idiot, according to random lyrics on the internet that is actually "nostalgic tale" - I always thought it was nostalgite. A Kiss That Guy moment for me!

[fuxaround]

i sing this song whenever i can... during bad days i always manage to smile just by humming the tune... its also a great song to belt out in the shower... lol

[UNTnick]

Awesome!!

[painful100]

good job

[eastokcsteve]

this is a hell of a cover!

[phoen99rising]

Nice. They need to play this on a movie sdtrk!

[BigEricHunt]

Love it. But shame they missed an important lyric at the end: "I believe she's never gone away" - which tells us that the deluded fool in the song is actually the singer.

[brosrstupe]

GAY

[RayAir1]

nasty

[gyrate4]

Astounding cover

[Nobodyknowsit]

Matt Mahaffey is my hero. No lie. Thanks for posting this -- give the man the recognition he deserves!

[ADSCP]

Congretulations great job and only a fool doesn't see that!

[dirtyasswhiteboy]

This song is Bad-ass.. Thanx 4 posting it. Yur way kool

[brosrstupe]

once again! fuck this! it's gay

[BTC141]

WOW! Who are these cats? This is pretty cool. It could be improved by a better mix but otherwise it's pretty good.

[TheJuliusJT]

bad voice.. :S

[HammieDarko]

Matt is a genius. He deserves so much fame.

[brosrstupe]

WOW THIS FUCKING SUCKS. I prefer michael mcdonalds voice, it radiates pure passion, where as this radiates pure gayness.

[kenscotch]

@brosrstupe You must not be a fan of music in general. It's a cover

[brosrstupe]

@kenscotch

that's fucking obvious what do you think that I think the doobie brother covered it. god your a retard, or maybe you just didn't read all of my comment. and yes this shit does suck, because this dudes voice sucks.

[gigga143]

very good version, though i love the original more this sounds awesome and really current... i think you definitely did the song justice.

[spoofy36]

I love this version and think it is sometimes better than the original!

[JOJJOJXB]

pretty genius, well done :)

you've made me like the original even more now :D

[stephenp1968]

I never liked the original, but this is really good.

[TheMrbonzoorubber]

awesome cover

[ASacredSpirit]

I love his voice

[mackrayjunior]

pretty cool cover!!

[naughtydreadz]

badness... Pure badness

[Reefdevil]

Wow! Probably as good as the original! I can't stop laughing.

[npmendoza]

I'm in love.

[Avantyawn]

this rules

[Buttrageous]

Gizmodgery and Subliminal Plastic Moves are FREAKING awesome!! two of the best albums i've ever heard.

[littlewitchboy]

good god.. ive never heard such a happy up beat sound accompanied with dismal lyrics that paint a pathetic picture of a delusional heart broken love sick loser ... wait a minute... THAT USED TO BE MEEE!!!!

[littlewitchboy]

when the hell did this come out? i love this song and this cover like gives me another version to listen to in between the original. one hell of a dude burger upload... instant 5 fucking star combo

[lsrapg3niu5]

Holy crap......this has to be the best song of old i have ever heard, and this cover is just amazing.

[forkhead]

Oh. My. God. What an insanely incredible cover. I'm totally blown away. Great singing!!!!!!!!

[MrRobStallone]

Does Anyone know where to get the orginal Version sung by Michael Mcdonald that is not live? Please tell me.

[cameljoe212]

@MrRobStallone Best Buy

[THYCHANIE]

I only wish MrRobStallone...

[speakwhnspkn2]

try a record store. lol.

[Fantasmo77]

@MrRobStallone

original version ist by the doobie brothers

[cameljoe212]

I looked for this for almost a decade. The last time I heard it I downloaded it for free from the old school Napster in like 2002. Its off an album called Gizmodgery. It makes me happy as hell!!!

[DoovallianStallion]

AMAZING!!!!!!

[rexspe]

Very cool cover.

[jeffreyconn]

Cool and the vocals are great, very soulful interpretation.

[madbimper]

This is a GREAT cover, but no one can do that ultra-harmonic chorus like Michael McDonald.

[tarrilove]

Neat! Freakin cool, damn people need to be more creative like these guys! You can do so much with music!!!!!!

[assheild]

holy shit! i really love the original version, but this one is also outstanding. what a cool concept these guys have. bravo

[WWJD1900]

Pretty good! You have a great voice!

[jjrrhh1983]

I know they say nothing beats the original but to be honest i like this song better then the original, now dont get me wrong the original one is great but i really think this one is better.

[timpedersen]

Have you heard this whole album? Incredible, and all toy instruments. Guh!

[jjrrhh1983]

i love this song, i keep hearing it over and over.

[kavdenmark]

this is so good in the morning, have a nice day all u ppl

[lastnamefirstn68]

Pretty funky! I dont know what toys are but I sure as heck am gonna find out if you can do this!

[timpedersen]

toy drums, electric little guitars and keyboards... incredible album, get it!

[jjrrhh1983]

i agree with u 100%

[timpedersen]

Just a bonus that it was made w toys, it really is a solid album. Don't make em like they used to!

Actually, the new The Miike Snow is pretty freeging rad.

[jjrrhh1983]

cool :-)

[Darkc0w]

Listened to this a ton during my first college regatta. Ohhh memories. . .

[FoodNKixs]

this is a CLASSIC and he did it justice...

[thickcricket]

Self is Matt Mahaffey. He is singing, as well as playing most, if not all, the instruments(toys) on this and all other Self records. All of which are worth getting. My favorite is Subliminal Plastic Motives. This guy is a legend.

[BasharCali49]

Who is singing the VOCALS On this? The guy singing is too good to be a No Name singer.

[platinumspriter]

I love this. All toys.

[flapjackfan100]

ha ha this is better than the original

[lele89119]

RE: flapjackfan100

I wouldn't go that far!!

But I really do like this. I think Michael McDonald and The Doobie Brothers would be very impressed. And so would Michael Jackson, who sang background vocals on this. He said no one knew he was singing on the original of this song. I know I didn't know.

[GrahamCrackerStudios]

Pretty cool!

[fronterapdx]

Just great. Now I'm addicted.

[fronterapdx]

This is freaking awesome! And good singing to boot!

Irony can buzz off, this is pure soul power...

[OrochiShiki]

Me likey.

[CarrieEmmy]

This song is making my life in so many ways. Totally loves it! <3

[rosiemcking72]

Nice sound. Very clever!!!

[Mp25DIII]

What are the toy instruments being used? Are these things you can buy at Toys 'R Us?

[naturalpro2003]

This song is soooo cool! I was shocked!! This should be released as a single!!! The arrangement is STUNNING!!!

[Rabone121]

I went into this skeptical. So very, very pleasantly surprised. What else have you done?

[feedbackl00p]

A very cool cover, good job. :)

[mountainlioner]

Really cool man. Keep it up!

[middlekid24]

I dig it. It's a great innovative take on an an already great song.

[AntonBorealis]

Back for more...

[Geel07]

wow, this is surprisingly cool

[AntonBorealis]

This is surprisingly addictive.

[AntonBorealis]

Love it!

[GodOfAwsomeness]

This is my favourite song!

[stux1979]

excellent. :D

[Villian64]

The other is way better Michael Mcdonald got SOUL.

[caseface666]

By SOUL do you mean a falsetto that sounds like Mickey Mouse crossed with Eddie Vedder? Because I totally hear it. You know, truth be told, I always liked the music in the original, but Michael Mcdonald wasn't cutting it on vocals in my opinion. Sounded like his vocals weren't coming naturally. Like he struggled to hit some... anyway who cares...I like this version way better. Self is fun.

[gfwhome]

why do you have to put crap like this on youtube ...what an insult to michael mcdonald !!!!!

[BigBoiJC]

why can't you just say you don't like it instead of saying that a cover is an insult to the artist who originally did this?

[timpedersen]

And what an insult to Grizzly Bear that Michael McDonald graced them with his voice!

Gimme a break, it's called a cover song. Ever hear that term before?

[lolitsjennings]

I want this on my ipod! I LOVE IT

[kriegkriegkrieg]

i like it

[taikistar89]

Wow....and this was with kids toys? You did a great job! :^)

[freebearride]

wow i just finished listenin to the original song, this is pretty dope tribute to it ! what kind of kids toys did they use? lol

[BTC141]

Nice. For kids toys the recording is pretty good. Did you also mix this track? You guys should also do a remake of "Minute by Minute," another Doobie Brothers classic. Five stars most definitely for your rendition.

[snowcamper]

What the fuck did you do to the song?

[cosmokramer1987]

This is a piece of shit.

[cowboy742]

Interesting. Just goes to show that an awesome song is still awesome no matter how you play it. Great job man.

[SNAKEEYESSAM]

great version.could use a better video though

[froggie024]

You can buy the songs on his myspace page. Matt Mahaffey.

[hydvn6]

haha love this ive been playing this all day!!!!! it makes me wanna get up and dance!!

[HolidaySeason4Ever]

Pianosaurus also does a good job with toy instruments.

[AngryGreen]

matt does this wonderfully.

[lorret90]

you cant beat the doobies. but this has got an edge to it not bad!

[CareBear2157]

the fu......?

[Gimmierighthere]

This was done with toy instruments? That was slammin'! Very nice. Tight. Big MMD fan.

[timpedersen]

The whole album was made with toys! Incredible, it's a must have. It's just really really really good, solid album and it's just a bonus that it was all done w toys!

[CaptainSlothrop]

Prefer the original, but this isn't bad. The singer takes it serioulsy, and the toy insterments aren't too distracting. Thanks for posting.

[Roboputz]

this is an awesome cover, thanks for posting this!