This is what real UK R&B is meant to be like. Not this modern day crap of people who have the looks but not talent and rely on auto tune to sound ok. Bring back bands like this.
and i say that because the guy singing is not defined by being black his race isn't "black" he's English race isn't about your colour its about where your from and this guy is from England.
if someone else from england wants to criticise his accent lets just keep it about what it is, grammer and Pronunciation and leave race out of it.
i wasn't gonna post a comment because i just came here to hear a great version of this classic song.......BUT! the top comment really pissed me off...
can i just say, it is definately, 100% not, i repeat NOT racist to point out that someone is not pronouncing a word correctly, its Pedantic, its not really needed, but its still not racist.
he doesn't pronounce the word incorectly because he's black he pronounces it incorectly because its his accent and we all have accents, nothing t do with race
i wasn't gonna post a comment because i just came here to hear a great version of this classic song.......BUT! the top comment really pissed me off...
can i just say, it is definately, 100% not, i repeat NOT racist to point out that someone is not pronouncing a word correctly, its Pedantic, its not really needed, but its still not racist.
he doesn't pronounce the word incorectly because he's black he pronounces it incorectly because its his accent and we all have accents, nothing t do with race
lets not be racist guys :) u know the ask and aks thing is not really an issue..so lets not point it out.. thats who they are and we must respect dey accent and culture..
im from a country who has no accent in english and people are ashamed of who they really are.. it sucks big time!! eric claptons a genius but u know damage made there own version to this song and they also did a great job.. and i cant see any reason to hate them or dey song.. lets just listen 2 dis song and enjoy life..
How the hell did the 'axe' get through the mixing stage?!! Was everyone connected with this version illiterate? It's a glaring mistake but it was left in. Truly embarassing for ALL concerned.
@hellbunny992 - I'm from North London and a vocalist and have never/would never pronounce the word like that, let alone leave it in a recording. Just me being picky - or a perfectionist - I guess!LOL
@67DrWatson Yeah I'm from North London also :P and I never say aks lol it's ASK ffs. Nah not picky, just professional ;) It's a tune that the whole world "may" hear, not a tune that you made for your mates down wood green or some shit lol
This used to be mine and my ex girlfriends song, who I lost because I didn't treat her right, and didn't appreciate. Hope your happy now, you deserve it. Miss you hunny x
When you think about it, it is kind of ironic that one of pop music's most notorious racists (He publicly stated he was a supporter of Enoch Powell) had his single covered by a black boyband.
Its not often a cover version of such an iconoc song ballard is rated better than the orginal on you tube...lol
This is deffo the better though!!! the harmonies and the speed of this version lift it up! but the organ in the orginal sounds fuckin amazin! i think although their the same songs they now need to be looked at as different!
Clapton wrote the song in like half an hour when his wife was getting ready to go out. This dude does a good version but come on, its nothing on Eric. CLAPTON IS GOD
Eric Clapton's song is great, but i think it depends which one you heard first or grew up hearing, i heard this one when i was a teenager and i liked it, i heard Eric's i liked it too. But i searched for this one as its in my memory.
@ann2kin African Americans seem to use the phrase Aks or Axe instead of ask...not sure why but they can't seem to say A sleep either. They just say sleep. that said its not a bad cover
Clapton is the only one who can sing that song. I don't care who else does it, it just doesn't sound right. And changing the lyrics some made this version suck more..
I dont quite get how they justify the change from blonde to brown hair however I prefer it as I have brown hair lol, not a bad version of the original, shame the sound is bitty on here would like to hear it clearer
I absolutely love this version. I saw Eric Clapton's version on FB awhile ago and listened to it, but didn't recognize it. I found Babyface's version - first time, but that wasn't the one either. THIS one by Damage is the version I know and LOVE!
The guy at 1:11 is my youth worker. his name is noel. he is such a good singer. he never stops singing. they might get back together for a couple of concerts soon
I have started a Facebook group to try and get these guys back on stage... Please join my Facebook group ''Bring Back Damage '' today and show ur support!! Thanks xx
eric clapton's version of this is so beautiful....i really dont like this version...but im not hating..he has a lovely voice and it was a good effort....But eric clapton is the best:)
definately 96, they came 2 my high school in derby 2 perform in front of the school about 1500 people, it was still 1 of the best gigs i have ever seen!
only people with no ear for music believe that. Eric Clapton wrote the song and his versions are much better than this version. This is a simple R&B cover that brings nothing new.
@BlackKasuari better versions are a myth because everybody's perspective of music is different. Clapton made the song and is great for that, but that doesn't mean his version is going to be the best for everyone, like me. I just like this version better because I like his voice and style more.
@kissmyARToxo nonsense the original is still good...but i will admit it that this version is a great song...i never thought someone else can make a version like this i love it
So yeah great song even tho there's a battle between Kai and Damage.. But all2gether awesome song. I still remember when Eric Clapton did this song years years ago...
This is what real UK R&B is meant to be like. Not this modern day crap of people who have the looks but not talent and rely on auto tune to sound ok. Bring back bands like this.
aleinav 2 weeks ago in playlist Old school
if I ever get married I want to use this version
kinnyhaka 2 weeks ago
I was in love with Coree back in the day. This is a beautiful version of the song
BuffyYazzy 2 weeks ago
when you seen a song such as this, you must sing it correctly. he has a great voice, performed well, but the aks killed it for me......
BoNgWaTeRdEmOn 4 weeks ago
Will you do the right male professors over you, dork!
seytan652 1 month ago
Thank you for an individual signed autograph, [DAMAGE]
0nannette 1 month ago
and i say that because the guy singing is not defined by being black his race isn't "black" he's English race isn't about your colour its about where your from and this guy is from England.
if someone else from england wants to criticise his accent lets just keep it about what it is, grammer and Pronunciation and leave race out of it.
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i wasn't gonna post a comment because i just came here to hear a great version of this classic song.......BUT! the top comment really pissed me off...
can i just say, it is definately, 100% not, i repeat NOT racist to point out that someone is not pronouncing a word correctly, its Pedantic, its not really needed, but its still not racist.
he doesn't pronounce the word incorectly because he's black he pronounces it incorectly because its his accent and we all have accents, nothing t do with race
thedonjd82 2 months ago
i wasn't gonna post a comment because i just came here to hear a great version of this classic song.......BUT! the top comment really pissed me off...
can i just say, it is definately, 100% not, i repeat NOT racist to point out that someone is not pronouncing a word correctly, its Pedantic, its not really needed, but its still not racist.
he doesn't pronounce the word incorectly because he's black he pronounces it incorectly because its his accent and we all have accents, nothing t do with race
thedonjd82 2 months ago
@imsogreedy your from ph right?
enzOsOfLy 3 months ago
lets not be racist guys :) u know the ask and aks thing is not really an issue..so lets not point it out.. thats who they are and we must respect dey accent and culture..
im from a country who has no accent in english and people are ashamed of who they really are.. it sucks big time!! eric claptons a genius but u know damage made there own version to this song and they also did a great job.. and i cant see any reason to hate them or dey song.. lets just listen 2 dis song and enjoy life..
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imsogreedy 4 months ago
my 1st dance song at my wedding july 2012 :-)
mskelly2285 4 months ago 5
@mskelly2285 But then Clapton's version, right?
TheSuperstick55 2 months ago
wha?! cant a guy axe a girl?!
chyvonneza 5 months ago
How the hell did the 'axe' get through the mixing stage?!! Was everyone connected with this version illiterate? It's a glaring mistake but it was left in. Truly embarassing for ALL concerned.
67DrWatson 5 months ago
@67DrWatson LOL it's not a mistake, it's the North London accent. And it's not axe, there ain't no ahh sound at the start, it's more like aks lol
hellbunny992 4 months ago
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67DrWatson 4 months ago
@hellbunny992 - I'm from North London and a vocalist and have never/would never pronounce the word like that, let alone leave it in a recording. Just me being picky - or a perfectionist - I guess!LOL
67DrWatson 4 months ago
@67DrWatson Yeah I'm from North London also :P and I never say aks lol it's ASK ffs. Nah not picky, just professional ;) It's a tune that the whole world "may" hear, not a tune that you made for your mates down wood green or some shit lol
hellbunny992 4 months ago
I think the UK miss a group like damage, we are just left with JLS
koby1985 5 months ago
I prefer this version to the original
ladyshaker1984 5 months ago
i thought it's just me who 'AXE' this question....
arfalathwen 5 months ago
@arfalathwen bahahahh
chyvonneza 5 months ago
This used to be mine and my ex girlfriends song, who I lost because I didn't treat her right, and didn't appreciate. Hope your happy now, you deserve it. Miss you hunny x
imunro007 6 months ago
uploader u are a legend!!!!!!!
mauritiuskila 6 months ago
AXE?LOL:)
nooram84 6 months ago
I sing this to my girl every night... <3
warawick 6 months ago
who is the girl in this video? she is HOT.
ChrisVanDam 6 months ago
super like
huggiebear85 7 months ago
maybe it's just me, but i would've liked them to keep the "long BLONDE hair" lyric instead of changing it to "long BROWN hair".
interracial love is sexy.
richo12345678 7 months ago
When you think about it, it is kind of ironic that one of pop music's most notorious racists (He publicly stated he was a supporter of Enoch Powell) had his single covered by a black boyband.
Doniedaff 8 months ago
first music single i ever bought
bakhtn 8 months ago
Axe...lol...its just a black thing...sorry not being racist but it just is :)
leandog99 9 months ago
@leandog99 yes i was wondering about that too..but my black friend explained..and now i understood.
laurachinkee 6 months ago
and the she axe me??? what axe fragrance or the metal one????this beautiful lady ......
ocirej27 9 months ago
of course clapton sings it better its HIS song... these guys are just paying tribute and they did good clapton would be proud... and yes axe...lol
makatikobum 9 months ago
damaged tonight!!!
phongv 10 months ago
@phongv lol
karykares 9 months ago
yes fromWHAT I heaRD its... AXE.... X2....
krayziephenom 10 months ago
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Did he just sing, "Axe?" 2 times? Idiot! Learn to pronounce the word as it is written in the lyrics.
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Did he just sing, "Axe?" 2 times? Idiot! Learn to pronounce the word as it is written in the lyrics.
wvdomingo619 10 months ago
Did he just sing, "Axe?" 2 times? Idiot! Learn to pronounce the word as it is written in the lyrics.
wvdomingo619 10 months ago
Did he just say "AXE?"
wvdomingo619 10 months ago
Linda canção!!!Eterna!!!
GiseKosta 11 months ago
Only Eric Clapton can sing this song!! It's ASK not axe!!
missmishaps 11 months ago 3
nice but Eric Clapton is far better !!!
tsovana1989 1 year ago 2
Its not often a cover version of such an iconoc song ballard is rated better than the orginal on you tube...lol
This is deffo the better though!!! the harmonies and the speed of this version lift it up! but the organ in the orginal sounds fuckin amazin! i think although their the same songs they now need to be looked at as different!
andstarvinwasborn 1 year ago
darn it.. listen carefully... "and then she axe me..." hahaha...
MadManRocking28 1 year ago
Yes it is true, This is better than Clapton himself
AEJV1968 1 year ago
kenny babyface edmonds version is way better
clubleon1 1 year ago
I love listening to this. Just that sometimes the "And then she axe (?!?) me" pronunciation gives me a less than romantic image in my head XD
blackplush 1 year ago
too much adjustment on this song..
mosiang78 1 year ago
i LOVE THIS VERSION:-)
MrDudehandsome 1 year ago
its brushing her long BLONDE hair not brown!!
youngbludzz 1 year ago
@youngbludzz
uhmmm they're referring to a black girl... uhmmm its their version... hello brains?? hello??... tsk tsk
jahred0032 1 year ago
Clapton wrote the song in like half an hour when his wife was getting ready to go out. This dude does a good version but come on, its nothing on Eric. CLAPTON IS GOD
MrAndrewhayes 1 year ago 2
for you tariq.x
carmenmichelle73 1 year ago
how could you 15 people hate this version??!! it's wonderful..
maecacanindin 1 year ago
Eric Clapton's song is great, but i think it depends which one you heard first or grew up hearing, i heard this one when i was a teenager and i liked it, i heard Eric's i liked it too. But i searched for this one as its in my memory.
magickh18 1 year ago
yay i have searched everywhere for this
scotty38886 1 year ago
this reminds me of my husband Tariq who is thousands of miles away and who we miss. we love u Tariq..from Carmen, Zak,Demi n Brandon.xx
carmenwuk73 1 year ago 2
watching this and reminds me of you Tariq..I love and miss you..Carmen xx
carmenwuk73 1 year ago
i miss good old times. hate growing up. so many choices. :(
mrsdreamgurl 1 year ago 2
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SkriptCHAz 1 year ago
@SkriptCHAz You are an idiot ...
pubuman 1 year ago
you moron, it's ask, not aks
harleyhong 1 year ago
not too bad a ripoff of clapton's song, but wtf is it with the "AKS" shit?
ann2kin 1 year ago 5
@ann2kin Slang ! :)
CAIIIO 9 months ago
@ann2kin I aksed your mum if she liked bum sex, she siad yes.
spector969 2 months ago
@ann2kin African Americans seem to use the phrase Aks or Axe instead of ask...not sure why but they can't seem to say A sleep either. They just say sleep. that said its not a bad cover
mafiawars12oh 1 month ago
Clapton is the only one who can sing that song. I don't care who else does it, it just doesn't sound right. And changing the lyrics some made this version suck more..
missmishaps 1 year ago 2
I dont quite get how they justify the change from blonde to brown hair however I prefer it as I have brown hair lol, not a bad version of the original, shame the sound is bitty on here would like to hear it clearer
Tracyann89 1 year ago
aww my sisters wedding song adore this so much <3
TheSarahlaaa 1 year ago
screw this dude. claptons version is a classic. not a bad wannabe copy
JohnMayerFan98 1 year ago 2
I absolutely love this version. I saw Eric Clapton's version on FB awhile ago and listened to it, but didn't recognize it. I found Babyface's version - first time, but that wasn't the one either. THIS one by Damage is the version I know and LOVE!
Allizori 1 year ago
Yeah better than Eric Clapton... i remember i listen to this song when i was in Grade 5... =) i heard that Damage have new album this 2010 Cool
Rastahopie 1 year ago
I Lovvvvvvvve Luv this song! Brings back wonderful memories & chills down my spine ;)
iLanflowerr77 1 year ago
He sucks lol he damaged a great song LOL.
Tonylennon01 1 year ago
i see these yesterday live at the dagenham town show they smashed it :)
mcic32 1 year ago
good cover but you can never beat the original ... clapton rocks :) even tho i love damage
mcic32 1 year ago
NOTHING BEATS THE BABYFACE VERSION! THIS VERSION IS NOT QUITE THERE YET.
86Trix 1 year ago
Somebody should have checked his grammer before making this song. He keeps saying, " and then she axe me", it's ask not axe.
dariusleite 1 year ago
@dariusleite And somebody should have checked your spelling; it's grammAr, not grammEr.
amateurdramatics 1 year ago
not in a million years is this any where as near as good as eric clapton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
neyponi 1 year ago
if eric clapton never made this do you think there would be this cover??
hands down eric clapton is a musical genius!
yoshi87sx 1 year ago 2
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if eric clapton never made this do you think there would be this cover??
hands down eric clapton is a musical genius!
yoshi87sx 1 year ago
if eric clapton never made this do you think there would be this cover??
hands down eric clapton is a musical genius!
yoshi87sx 1 year ago
if eric clapton never made this do you think there would be this cover??
hands down eric clapton is a musical genius!
yoshi87sx 1 year ago
this is not better than claptons, but if u think that u should hear baby face do it
markh420420 1 year ago
@craigisangry Just some inside news for you. Damage are coming back THIS YEAR ;)
VKDUPW 1 year ago
damaaaaaage ^_^
eugeneforever2003 1 year ago
They are on Twitter (well 4 of them):
@RasDamage @JadeJonesDamage @NoelDamage @AndrezDamage
SweetMama 1 year ago
a nice cover
bilat86 1 year ago
The guy at 1:11 is my youth worker. his name is noel. he is such a good singer. he never stops singing. they might get back together for a couple of concerts soon
SuperJordan666 1 year ago
corey did a good job on the vocals. he out of jail now?
mufc187 1 year ago
good version, but Babyface remade it better
WinkyJuly07 1 year ago
I have started a Facebook group to try and get these guys back on stage... Please join my Facebook group ''Bring Back Damage '' today and show ur support!! Thanks xx
TheDebz121 1 year ago
let me AXE you...how could this be a better version? :)
jetmkt1 1 year ago
i agree with that
khrysztoff 1 year ago
"And then she AXE me, do you feel alright?"
ShaiyaStudios 1 year ago 19
@ShaiyaStudios Its called an accent retard.
PSYENETHICS 4 months ago
@PSYENETHICS Nothing to do with accent, dipshit.
ShaiyaStudios 4 months ago
@ShaiyaStudios oh yes it is and sorry about calling u a retard I get carried away sometimes
PSYENETHICS 3 months ago
i love you Y.R.
pwbh299 1 year ago
Woah... sounds just like Kai's version. like... down to every note. haha jacked
lexelllll 1 year ago
eric clapton's version of this is so beautiful....i really dont like this version...but im not hating..he has a lovely voice and it was a good effort....But eric clapton is the best:)
mileyfan4lifexoxo 1 year ago
I love this song!! Damage's version is the best in my opinion - still gives me goosebumps!
DonksT 1 year ago 2
they have the better version than the westlife. :D
06myprecious 1 year ago 2
The Westlife cover of the song reminds me of this. :))
MsCCDC 1 year ago
i really love this song since when i was 12...
kamagong22 1 year ago
yeah same goes here i remember my high school days
nderecho23 1 year ago 3
remember myself on elementary school then heheheh YEAHH DAMAAAGGEE
hitomi2232 1 year ago
Where did they ever go????????
fifidoll4 2 years ago
I still love love this version,i like the original aswell!!
fifidoll4 2 years ago 3
Beautiful I love it :)
Star76544 2 years ago
definately 96, they came 2 my high school in derby 2 perform in front of the school about 1500 people, it was still 1 of the best gigs i have ever seen!
MCClewley 2 years ago
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utter shite, they all want shooting i cant beleive eric clapton allowed these freaks to cover his song. clapton pisses on them.
ross90rmc 2 years ago
listen carefully. he pronounced ask as "ax" lol
TheJepoy1987 2 years ago 2
:))
MsCCDC 1 year ago
I really liked damage! :( JLS think they're it now!
whitemenaresexy 2 years ago 3
i agree on damage are an amazing group but jls are just tryner do their thing if there doing well good for them
RushB146 2 years ago 2
Ddddddddayum! I still love this one hahaha
Uila 2 years ago 2
AZAMAZIZ I AGREE WITH YOU..
lingimagz 2 years ago
Reminds me of college... 1996... maybe early 97... quality times!
azamaziz 2 years ago
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azamaziz 2 years ago
love this version of this song!
robinnbelle 2 years ago 2
deep.
dancehardpraisesatan 2 years ago
i love this version ^_^
cherrytay85 2 years ago 2
love it
lwest20 2 years ago
check out Kai's version of wonderful tonight
its nice too :)
J0hnBryan 2 years ago
no, the kai version that u watch is not really kai.. check the video info, the uploader only says that it's kai
dotheharlem 2 years ago
dude its same version i checked
Jin1Eye 2 years ago
...and the she AXE me... do i feel alright....
ProWings79 2 years ago
luv dis version so much......ol tym fave
anneluvctaz 2 years ago 2
i like the version its really wonderful. rhoyzy!
rhoyzy 2 years ago
Wonderful
israel858 2 years ago
i hate to admit it but this is a better version than claptons.
kissmyARToxo 2 years ago 29
Heard the track a little over 10 years ago and it literally blew my mind.
To this day, i must spare kudos to the group for harmonizing over this splendid rendition of Mr. Clapton's classic love song.
"Doo doo do doooo..."
I've never been in love, but this song really fills that void for a fella...
LeifGarretstein 2 years ago 6
@kissmyARToxo Dam right ;)
MsPet85 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo
what? whahahahahahahahaha
BlackKasuari 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo
only people with no ear for music believe that. Eric Clapton wrote the song and his versions are much better than this version. This is a simple R&B cover that brings nothing new.
BlackKasuari 1 year ago
@BlackKasuari so true
Victoriaha293 1 year ago
@BlackKasuari better versions are a myth because everybody's perspective of music is different. Clapton made the song and is great for that, but that doesn't mean his version is going to be the best for everyone, like me. I just like this version better because I like his voice and style more.
myshoescramp 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo ahahah wat are you talkiang about are a jerk :)) eric clapton is still da best than dis song LOL
leafar112709 1 year ago
@leafar112709 I'm not sure what you're trying to say
kissmyARToxo 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo No bloody way mate. This is a good version but way far from Eric's original and covers.
Sbarua26 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo i don't agree... but that version is not bad
DecioErnandez 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo nonsense the original is still good...but i will admit it that this version is a great song...i never thought someone else can make a version like this i love it
coldnight241 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo absolute fucking bullshit. It's very good, but it is not as good as Clapton's original.
tyzer23 1 year ago
@kissmyARToxo
i agree with you
i love this song because of damage as i deeply love mariah and luther's "endless love"
JH6844 1 year ago
I love this song Jade is hot
MARLIHUNNI 2 years ago 2
oldies goodies.
buti pa mga kanta noon.
LarAmi00909 2 years ago
I miss these guys
11DancingQueen 2 years ago
So yeah great song even tho there's a battle between Kai and Damage.. But all2gether awesome song. I still remember when Eric Clapton did this song years years ago...
jkirby11 2 years ago
Great song and it's a great version of it but what ruins it for me is, "and then she AXE me, do I look alright?"
d12agon 2 years ago 3
So true! lol:)
AngelleLove 2 years ago
haha! yeah I agree! ;p
TheRobyn22 2 years ago
Would like to find their version of "After the love is gone".
RockyRiver555 2 years ago
ii luff thiis song man ii lyk iit alot lolz luk at his nose tho nah ii luff it too lolz
D3iiNzel 2 years ago
the best part : 3'08
pioupioulove 2 years ago
great song which is a little bit old, but good enough :)
pioupioulove 2 years ago
talagang miss ko na mga 90's songs grabe!ang gagnada talaga na mga voices ng mga nasa 90's ang gaganda din ang mga kanta nila... til now buhay pa..
rosellenegrillo 2 years ago
Here here, very good times.
Bring back the 90's!
cpfcfan1 2 years ago
TUUUUUNE!!! they did a good job with this, talented group we need acts like this back to give the UK cred!!
XNTRIK1981 2 years ago
the song is great, i think, but i don't like the video clip !
RuC4eva2gedda 2 years ago
off the hook
ghani2k8 2 years ago
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fuck this
wapotuy 2 years ago
my god.. brings back tons of memories.. sigh.. god, bring the whole decade back please.
ampao08 3 years ago 3
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terese24 3 years ago
love this tune. coree still sexy, wonder if hes out of prison yet??????
twiz27 3 years ago
wat did he go prison for
beckieboo1234 2 years ago
ace song remember it comin out love it then love it now
jammyroger2010 3 years ago
I love this song so much, dad used to sing it with the guitar :( makes me cry
LeahRaquel17 3 years ago 4
this is mad
shiozza 3 years ago
i love dis tune so much
princessangelissexy 3 years ago