Damien Rice: Cannonball (live)

[lucisprocketridgwell]

i love this video, it touches my heart and makes me cry. anyone know how to download this video to my phone? thanks x

[r6boyracer]

@lucisprocketridgwell Free Studio from DVDvideosoft. Really easy to use

[LowLanding]

What models are they playing?

[sarahwrightmusicfan]

Steve Katz in the video responses is just so good. huge wow . he definitely deserves more attention

[ceicapsicol]

Música que acalma, adoro músicas como essa>

[NickandSteveHoliday]

Original music by HUGE fans of Damo. If you have a moment feel free to stop by a channel. Have an amazing year!!! n&s

[theonecoldday]

the most beautiful song in the world !

[pspiddy]

I love this song. My gf made me post this...or should I say former gf? Good deal on fucking adolescents...nvm

[CSusan97]

amazing <3

[nikkicnu]

He actually looks rather handsome in this video. I like him better when he's shaved.

[sanshields1]

My response to this, has to be something close to what they call love...lovely Damien Rice. Thank you. x

[jonpaulmonaghan]

simply ace man

[Conort120]

Hey ive recorded a cover of cannonball myself and would be really grateful if you could check it out on my channel :)

[euroman32589]

shame he sold out to simon cowell and theX factor...respect gone.

[undrugged]

@euroman32589 and boy did he need your respect. Gutted for Damien that he no longer has it. I hope he'll be ok.

[euroman32589]

@undrugged ..couldn't give a toss.

[alangrovesballyhar]

@euroman32589 he posted something on his twitter bout the fact that after a number of years any artist can have the rights to use the song. Not exactly sure what he said but I wouldn't lose complete respect for him :D

[bryonyreed1996]

this brought me to tears <3

[aliarujhan]

i always cry when i listen to this song. perfectly written song. perfectly sung song. i <3 you Damien Rice

[alfonsomariocorleone]

Awesome, little mix doesn't come close

[iAmKayen]

heartful :) nice :)

[officialmattgold]

If you get the chance, Please do listen to my cover of this song, liking brings me joy and cheer =D

[ToBeFair17]

<3 I can't believe I didn't know about this song until only a couple of days ago when I heard it in London (I mean Little Mix's version about which I didn't know before either as I don't watch the X-Factor) while waiting for the New Year's Day Parade to begin.

[ykh5903]

It is a sad song.

[Lilyzful]

This is so much better ^ ^

[para1965]

You can't tell me he didn't get a few quid via royalities so just leave little mix + miss piggy alone ffs

[missello007]

Little mix have a different sound to him so i dont know why your getting all shitty because you cant compare them in that sence. Yes he is good but so is little mix.

[TiernanKid1576]

Amazing

[johanarnesen]

Amazing!!

[EvanBlake9]

the man wrote the song.. he should sing it but blame little mix's record label.. not them.. they can sing so they deserve a shot.. but just not with this song

[wijlkdj]

eeeeeew little mix ;(

[CLAIREMOL87]

Beautiful. This is how it should sound

[69mrstew]

the guy wrote it about his self. imagine writing some thing that affects you so much as to write a song like this, thats putting your heart out there. little mix....shame on your record company

[Terryelpistole9]

Little Minx has destroyed this song!!

[purpleshoe1983]

this is the best version ever.

[jiyavani]

oh wow little mix brought me here lol

[chioma231]

I would rather him at No.1 than xfactor little whatever .

[000Dorkface]

I'm kind of glad they reminded me not to forget this song...

[music4katy]

There is one Damien Rice, one Cannonball and that's enough!!! Perfect!

[givenn25]

i have nothing against little mix but nobody should ever speak about comparing the versions it's fucking crazy!! they destroy a classic

[supafantastic]

Little mix do a fantastic version of this song. and the composer/s will be earning more than little mix will be out of it. so everyone will be smiling.What an inspirational piece of music

[bluesoulady]

if you hear this, you dont want to hear any other version...

[jamhot8]

@tomchoochoo,maybe you might check a few facts,once a song is released,it can be covered by anyone as long as the lyrics arent messed with too much,then plagerism comes into play

[TomChooChoo]

@annmow you do realise that he sold the song to simon? they can't just choose any song in the world and release it as their own, so what you should really be doing is thinking about why he sold the song to them. FOR MONEY. no matter how much you love an artist after a while they will do whatever to get money. so you can't hate the x factor, you can only hate damien, so stop being so stupid and actually think about things before you post them on here.

[Goldmouth101]

@TomChooChoo Damien Rice - "A number of people have asked about the Cannonball cover version. Once a writer officially releases a song to the general public, anyone can thereafter, record and release their own cover version of that song without having to ask the writer, as long as the lyrics are unchanged and a few other conditions are met."

[nurz33]

This song is back in my head cuz of the xfactor. Loveeeeeee it!!!!! Little mix version is pretty good as well :)

[bpol01]

What on earth are some of u saying little mix are bloody awful at singing this song only one of them can sing, they didn't even have the desentsey to learn it they even admited using an auto cue wen they performed it on x factor. The shows a joke all the best once got the boot before the semi finals lol

[clo806]

i like this version but little mix version is very good to x

[TheDebbyrich100]

original version and the very best version..does NOT suit Little Mix..Muffins, whatever!

[MaxinesAnnSummers]

Excellent.... Little mix version very good loved it

[warrenamorris]

*warggggggg stop fucking crying jesus ,people commenting who cant even sing .Get a life geez internet trolls

[cathalh6]

when you know that you just dont know <3

[harrispud]

I love little mix and I wanted them to win, but NOONE else can sing this song. Noone.

[youtwithdacrepz]

Just listened to that X-Factor shite

God they just ruined it. It doesn't even piss me off, it just makes me sad. I can't properly listen to this song now, knowing to what those bunch of munters have done to it.

[EllieGx]

I've Loved Damien Rice for a LONG time. <3 X factor will never beat the pure music he produces...

[liamitalian106]

We should start a campaign to get Damien Rice's Cannonball at No.1 for xmas!

[FightersNest]

@liamitalian106 The original song was wrote by bob dylan.

[FightersNest]

@liamitalian106 Joke btw

[redeye1986]

@liamitalian106 i made a group on facebook about this lol ... didnt work :( .. i hate x factor for murdering this

[dalesounds]

@liamitalian106 I'd agree because he plays it beautifully and you can tell it means a lot to him like with most of his songs but the only problem is, if it got to no.1 then even more people would ruin it *cough* like little mix lol if it had the oposite effect and people realized they cant do it as well as him then start your campaign :)

[Sarcolus]

Little Mix performed this song absolutely great but Damien Rice has the best spirit for this song. Thanx man :)

[Estela61211]

I met the man himself...Mr. Damien Rice in his own home...he opened the door for me and my great friend and welcome us in his lovely home, overlooking the beautiful ocean. We went there for a good cause inviting him to honour us in our up-coming charity event. Behind his great talent in making great songs and his success in the music industry lies a grounded and a very pleasant man. It was an honor to meet and talk to you Mr. Damien Rice...my respect for you is immense!

[europelove02]

I prefer Little Mix's version, but hey :-)

[youtwithdacrepz]

@europelove02 so you know nothing about music? that's cute

[europelove02]

@youtwithdacrepz aren't you even cuter with that cute arrogance, cute cute cute!

[willyfitz15]

this is real talent, unlike the manufactured crap produced by simon cowells cash cow that is the xfactor.. id say damien rice is wiping away the tears with €100 notes after seeing his song butchered by the xfactor contestants

[themailmuncher]

I FINK DAT LITTLE MIX WAS BETTER...

[kellierenshaw]

@themailmuncher lol well someone who writes like that would!

[wangchun77]

@themailmuncher you're also a retarded goat so seeing how youre not a person but a retarded goat means your input doesnt matter and doesnt matter what you **fink**

[liamitalian106]

The original and still the best! Some songs should just never be covered!

[Bobsta10]

Why choose a song that none of the acts could sing well?! Even worse, now their versions will be more popular than this one!

[wangchun77]

i listened to damien rice way before lil mix my favorite singer since i can remember to bad lil mix ruined this masterpiece :)

[gamegrannie]

I never heard of Damian Rice before tonight and still don't know who he is and don't care. This is a great song - a really grab you first time round great song. So if I came by way of X Factor what the heck. If more people track back it can't be all bad.

[Mackers1]

Lets get this fantastic song for Christmas number 1 instead of X Factors shite

[rzaman23]

lil mix are talented and sing the song well but Damien Rice owns the songs becuz its about his experiences his emotions and the song is just him. it'll make a good release for the girls but this song is completely felt only when damien sings it

[culann123abc]

@runninglikewind your retarded

[TheHellodelete]

@culann123abc You are, they are being sarcastic.

[TheVida234]

little mix totally ruined this amazing song:(

[runninglikewind]

How come this Damien Rice is singing a 'Little Mix' song?

'Little Mix' make Mozart look like a total no hoper

'Little Mix' studied music at Leeds Jazz college for 5 years then onto London Classical music uni for another 7 years they now often give 7 hour lectures on 'arrangement' and 'song construction' they really are quite amazing

[MascheranoLFC]

@runninglikewind are you serious ? The fact that you would even call this a "little mix song" when Damien wrote the thing !. If little mix where as good as you think how come they had to use the biggest shame to music (xfactor) to get noticed ! The butchered the song .. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL , THIS IS THE BEST .. any only people who noticed good music will know ! Thanks Damien for such good song :)

[BR1T14N]

@MascheranoLFC well they weren't noticed because they were only soloists before, they weren't that good on their own so the judges put them together and they were the best girl group x factor had and they were the first group to win the x factor

You're dissing them but what have you done with your life, apart from being a massive bellend

[wangchun77]

@BR1T14N and what have little mix done won a talent show and will be only famous in the uk i promise u here in canada if they even are known it will be a 3 month fad

[MascheranoLFC]

@BR1T14N "the best girl group xfactor had" ? Xfactor is the biggest joke to music and it just shows what is wrong with peoples taste in music nowadays .. how am i a "bellend" for arguing against your opinion. NO COVER IS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL ... WHOEVER WRITES THE SONG IT HAS MORE MEANING TO THEM THAN SOME SHITE POXY REALITY TV THROW TOGETHER BAND

[runninglikewind]

@MascheranoLFC Indeed, I was joking, even the most easy to wind up should work that out when I said that Little mix make Mozart look like a no hoper

[annmow]

Please don't let the X factor murderers away with it! How could they do that to such a fabulous song. :-(

[AnnaBaaanana]

@annmow They could do it because Damien Rice allowed them to. He pretty uch murdered his own song.

[tazzarman]

@annmow Are you serious!!litle mix did a fab job on the song and of course the original is the best but why knock another good version of the song,very sad

[hophucluong]

@annmow the original is always the best but little mix did a really gud job...

[Jamieos1990]

@hophucluong They clearly didn't.

[CMSpida]

@annmow just saying Damien had to give them permission

[DeathInDublin]

@annmow DAMIAN GAVE THEM PERMISSION FOR A SHIT TON OF CASH

MY LOVE HAS BETRAYED ME !!

[StainedDesire]

@DeathInDublin Get you facts right before you try to spread rumors. "A number of people have asked about the Cannonball cover version. Once a writer officially releases a song to the general public, anyone can thereafter, record and release their own cover version of that song without having to ask the writer, as long as the lyrics are unchanged and a few other conditions are met."

[TheDamo40]

@annmow

How good is that compared to the little pricks

[whirlyfan]

orginal soo much better x factor versions ( i thought it will young song ) good song 

[GoldPUA]

Can we not get this to Number 1 for Christmas instead of whatever crappy x-factor cover wins?? Just watched them both and I want to cry at how bad they are... they've destroyed this song!!

[123stargirl456]

brilliant. the xfactor contestants have just slaughtered this song :'(

[delrobb]

ruined by xfactor i think, IMO

[HannahBurrill]

just listening to this before the x factor contestants ruin it

[TheHexeEngel]

OMG :')

[JohnHarbinger]

heartbreaking....

[nikkicnu]

Wow Damien looks kind of handsome in this video. Usually he looks kind of shaggy with all that hair.

[SilentAssassin333]

What's that capo like thing that Damien's got fixed to the head of his guitar? Is it a wireless pickup/amplifier? :P

[christowndrow2]

@SilentAssassin333 erm......isnt it a capo? Placed there for convenience (he uses one for 'Delicate' i believe)

[SilentAssassin333]

@christowndrow2 ooh... I forgot I commented about it. I later on looked it up and it seems that it is an electronic portable tuner... cool, isn't it? :D And btw, he's already got the capo affixed at 4th fret hasn't he? So this might just be the electronic tuner. :)

[stuart252034]

@christowndrow2 It's a chromatic tuner.

[ProfessorFatts]

BOOM Aiden grimshaw did this on X factor :) What a great song.

[beeniefide]

More people need to hear about Damien Rice. He's one of the most underrated musicians to ever grace the industry. I put him in the same category as Newton Faulkner.

[desmurfenzijnblauw]

@beeniefide While I appreciate where you're coming from, both the people you just mentioned are highly appreciated musicians. There are countless people sharing their music in empty bars or on the sidewalk who are underrated.

[carladiasable]

Irei amar isto para toda a eternidade...<3<3

Alguém passou na minha vida, e me cravou a ferro quente no meu coração... Damien faz parte de nós 2...Obrigado Anjo..bjão doce

[stemufc4life]

the 49 dislikes can fuck off

[EpicTrollQueen]

@stemufc4life Talking about the dislike button, how original, so some people dont have the same opinion as you boo hoo.

[bugeegaz]

there Id see a really good ones, great!

[ditlev44]

david gray and damien do not sound like each other at all !

[grtbrit1]

This man could sing about "paint drying" and I would be spellbound,what an amazing talent !

[SuperHoggs]

similar voice to david gray

[Schmidteren]

he does the original his slow version! <3 ... I much preffered that, and knew about it and loved it before he got ver populare!... The song actually first got popular when he made the faster version, but the slower fits the song much better, and I love it so much more! <3

great song, so powerful!

[JoshRubinstein]

Great song by Steve Katz in the video responses!

[sarahwrightmusicfan]

@JoshRubinstein Thanks, Steve Katz is really great. just back from his channel. such a talent!!!

[JoshRubinstein]

@sarahwrightmusicfan You should check Steve Katz's channel. Listen to his songs "Where do I belong" and "Thrive" this guy is amazing!

[nurz33]

How sad is this song? LOVE HIS VOICE THOUGH

[LucyyFinchh]

his voice is so musky :') is adorable !

[clarissak100]

Forever in love with this song

[AnaxisUK]

People who say that 'X factor' singers sing songs much better than the original is really just wrong. You can be born with the ability to sing and you can practice it easily. But writing music, playing instruments is a talent that not so many possess. John Adams, is yes a very good singer, however I don't feel any credit should be taken away from Damien Rice for writing and singing it how it was first meant to be.

[GauntV]

@AnaxisUK

Agreed, havent seen the performance and only watched a few episodes of this show. However when someone else is singing the song, its just not genuine anymore. the honesty of these kinds of songs is lost. means more coming from the person who wrote them, and felt them. rather than someone who just hits the notes. That was anyway what they tried to market the 'x factor' with is the 'x factor' or? But if ur not writing the songs then then connection is entirely lost. just superficial

[tenpinjohn89]

@AnaxisUK Who is John Adams?

[roccojobbers]

john adams from xfactor sung this better imo

[boyle782]

Try listen to this and not sing at least one verse!

Impossible - cant be done!!

[dizzaztergirl]

I allways feel like throwing up from sadness when I hear this song.

[xBALLISLIFEx]

i am actually a fan of hip hop but you have to appreciate good music. great song

[mcpogi4u]

CRAP SINGER BUT GREAT SONG

[amgid87]

@mcpogi4u ur a prick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[mcpogi4u]

CRAP SINGER BUT GREAT SONG

[MrTotalwipeout]

Thumbs up if the x-factor brought you here ...

[safinator27]

@MrTotalwipeout yes i personally like john adams's version

[wangchun77]

@MrTotalwipeout that sucks

[martyscott1974]

good song but I dont think he's a very good singer

[ufewl]

a big tear dropped out of my eye at the end - lol

[alyraver]

love this song, reminds me of loved ones passed away................and def will use it for my wedding.........

[Just1Spark]

Great song, and great vid. But the guitar audio is just aweful. Kill some of that midrange. :( ....

[hadarm94]

if I just could be there and clap my hands none stop at 3:53 ...

[Hayabusa1080]

a song like shattered of trading yesterday totaly unique and wonderful ! thats real music !

[liveforeva]

45 DISLIKES WTF!!!!

[taylorenora]

My ex passed away about 2 years ago, he was hiding a troubled soul and it was truly heartbreaking for so many people. He was just "The Man" He introduced me to Damien, I am so glad he did. There is a line in this song that he said reminded him of me, so every time I'm really missing him, I kind of just hide-out and listen to this song and a lot of Damien. You're amazing, Damien! RIP Keith!

[sarloteV]

@taylorenora I perfectly understand you. My ex passed away 3 mounths ago by hanging himself. Yeah, troubled soul. He had one... and a lot of masks too. But I'm proud he was a part of my life. One of the most important and best parts of it. But now I know that I have a guardian angel who is always by my side.. I can feel it.

I wish you the best, be strong, life goes on, be happy! We all deserve that.

RIP Tom

[dubman75]

@taylorenora i know what its like as many others do to loose someone who we loved,admired,devoted our selves too.i hope your suffering and pain ease as time goes bye.its good to remember,always think of the good times not the bad.god bless you and take care of yourself.

[dubman75]

@taylorenora i know what its like as many others do to loose someone who we loved,admired,devoted our selves too.i hope your suffering and pain ease as time goes bye.its good to remember,always think of the good times not the bad.god bless you and take care of yourself.

[calvin2k2uk]

@taylorenora I'm sorry to hear about your loss...I can only imagine how hard it must be. It sounds like this inspirational song is helping you remember him and the good times you had together which I believe is the best thing music can do!

[mjccmc82]

@taylorenora sorry to hear about your ex, I'm glad this song brings you to that moment where you can lament and it's amazing how the lyrics can touch so many lives. this song is very powerful and poignant; I like the lisa hannigan version too

not sure if you heard that too it's on youtube as well

always remember Keith watches over you and protects you and loves you even though he's passed

pax vodiscum taylorenora means peace be with you

Michael james carroll

laguna beach, california

[wilbuvarna]

@taylorenora awww im so sorry. i lost someone also right when 9 crimes came out. and it was crazy how it was so connected! peace 2 u

[TonyC1906]

@taylorenora Cool story bro. Needs more dragons though..

[XTropaXTroopsX]

watch johnoy danaos cover of this one, i promise you guys you wont regret it and you would really feel the emotion of the song

[SimpleLia]

Damien, I love you!

I love your music!!

Kiss : )

Lia, Brazil.

[Letomusik]

Idol.