Gives you pause when great performers like David Bowie and Peter Gabriel can't do it better than Ray Davies. They gave it a good shot though. The Kinks -- what a band, what a time, what a great collection of songs. They are almost -- untouchable in what they achieved. Their catalog is just as important as the Who, the Beatles, the Stones, the Doors. Just as important -- if not, in some ways -- more enduring and beloved to some.
Oh my god, what a disaster! Bastard Gabriel killed this fantastic Kinks song! Just like his old friend Collins murders Motown he destroys Davis. What a shame.
i really enjoy the scratch my back album he did. such genius, and i am indeed seeing him live in Montreal this coming wednesday!! i'm so excited!! i really wish he would perform this song. doesn't look like its in the setlist. hopefully he added it for the north american gigs! :-D
very good! thanks for uploading!
fsckflow 1 week ago
it couldn't be better..thanks peter
willyfrinta 1 month ago
Gives you pause when great performers like David Bowie and Peter Gabriel can't do it better than Ray Davies. They gave it a good shot though. The Kinks -- what a band, what a time, what a great collection of songs. They are almost -- untouchable in what they achieved. Their catalog is just as important as the Who, the Beatles, the Stones, the Doors. Just as important -- if not, in some ways -- more enduring and beloved to some.
lastrada52 1 month ago
Less than a month until the end of the year and over 26000 views! More and more people enjoy this great song.
bonorrr 3 months ago
Yeah agree@Curt2Katie this stinks
kinkymudic 6 months ago
I think Queenie Watts version has more heart... (just saying)
Curt2Katie 6 months ago
@mackles umadbro?
DontDisMeeyogi 6 months ago
@mackles....Funny shit.....best post on this debacle
44buckwheat 6 months ago
I think Gabriel's cover was much better than the Kinks version.
DontDisMeeyogi 6 months ago
Peter's version is kind of Slow & Dreamy, but I Love his voice! So, let him be Creative! He payed his dues!
rameysk8 7 months ago
Thou shalt not cover Waterloo Sunset. You suck Peter
mackles 7 months ago
this is simply great that's all
renevranc 7 months ago
this is okay
ragingbull2001 8 months ago
Come on DUDE - AUTO TUNE ???? Its just PG and his unique vocal sound ...
I liked his take on Strawberry fields as well ...
blasty109 8 months ago
Oh my god, what a disaster! Bastard Gabriel killed this fantastic Kinks song! Just like his old friend Collins murders Motown he destroys Davis. What a shame.
xpauly 8 months ago
@xpauly Bollocks. LOL
heehawluck1 8 months ago
Gabriel has a silky golden voice that sounds so good, whatever he sings. Beautiful!!
tomdevonport60 9 months ago
Really good. Shocked this Monkey.
11xzxzxz 9 months ago
@BastardViking thanks! I'm glad you like this great song. it's very beautiful!
bonorrr 10 months ago 4
Sorry I am the biggest Gabriel fan (how many of you were at Womad in 1982?), but this catches none of of the humour & life of Ray Davies' music.
dowdalli 10 months ago
Very good version
xaviador 11 months ago
Yeah, that's a good song for a funeral. Too bad you wont be able to listen to it.
bonorrr 1 year ago 2
Yesss; I want this at my funeral
crowsonguy 1 year ago
I havent noticed. Thanks for posting!
bonorrr 1 year ago
i dig it, but...am i the only one who hears the autotune?
@ 1:27 its the most obvious, but it's everywhere...
poopybuttlaw 1 year ago
A fantastic deepfelt version . Great
MichaelArawn 1 year ago
Over 10000! Will we reach the 20000 views in 2011? :D
bonorrr 1 year ago
I love the art and the song! great job!!!
jealsrealdeal 1 year ago
I don't usually like covers but this one is awesome. At first i thought it was colin hay (i first heard this version on radio.). I know my bad.
zanky81 1 year ago
Beautiful version!
Usurped 1 year ago
such a beautiful song
jellobefore 1 year ago
this is my favorite song - sung by one of my favorite singers. please enjoy.
loosifersam 1 year ago
Kinks is the best, but this one's much more heartfelt and honest.
iheartbillywilder 1 year ago
cant believe one person disliked this
boymyfeetsmell 1 year ago
i really enjoy the scratch my back album he did. such genius, and i am indeed seeing him live in Montreal this coming wednesday!! i'm so excited!! i really wish he would perform this song. doesn't look like its in the setlist. hopefully he added it for the north american gigs! :-D
mikemacjunkie1 1 year ago
He still has such a fantastic voice even at 60. When he sings the line "Waterloo Sunset's fine" I get goosebumps ;-)
I can't wait to see him in London - I have so much respect for Peter.
SparrowisSexy 1 year ago 3
he is one of the best singers alive. this version has something special..
bonorrr 1 year ago 7
@SparrowisSexy i get goosebumps during the whole song:P
boymyfeetsmell 1 year ago 2
@SparrowisSexy
i'm going to see him at third october in the O2 World in Hamburg! "Scratch my Back" is his best work since "So" or the Genesis "´Times
Middlesexful 1 year ago
Thanks for the comments. The author of the painting is Luis Arranz
bonorrr 1 year ago
I loved it!! Peter is something!!! Do you whose drawing it is? I couldn't understand the last name. Thanks for posting this!!
Criswallmig 1 year ago
I loved it!! Thank you for posting!
Criswallmig 1 year ago
LINDOOOOOOOOOOO
15loyal 2 years ago
he is a great singer..this is a fantastic version of a classic song.
bonorrr 2 years ago
Well done Peter! : )
Thanks for posting.
makissoflife 2 years ago