"We Close Our Eyes" by Oingo Boingo on ukulele

[lasquid]

Nice! I like your voice and your uke skills! This song makes me sad too. I always play it on New Years Eve & New Years Day.

[JadyLester]

@lasquid That's genius. I think I'll do a proper recording of this today.

[lasquid]

@JadyLester You should!

[cookypinapple]

my dad is allways listening to this video and he wants me to learn how to do it on the ukelele :)

[JadyLester]

@cookypinapple That made me smile! :) It's a pretty good song to start out on, because it's only three chords. Just get the hang of the change-ups on the verse, chorus and bridge, and you're good!

[mcgarrymark]

you have a beautiful voice and i really enjoyed your version of an awesome song

[Samyaza1]

I love this song. I don't cry when anyone else plays this, but I feel your emotion and get misty when I listen to your version. =)

I hope you are on the healing path.

-Much love. 

[azureVinh]

Your voice is like honey being poured in my ears.

Take that voice and go somewhere amazing with it!

[MikeNashFlash]

This cover has more views than any other video of elfman himself singing this song... says something about how beautiful this is, don't you think?

[chibicanada13]

That was lovely. Hope you are performing.

[CELEBRATi0NBiTCHES]

i love this. [=

[GTPanic]

Every time I need to smile I come listen to this...your voice is sooo soothin' to me...beautiful...Danny wrote this song for you to give this to the world.

[johnnyalonso1]

you have a beautiful voice

thanks for sharing :)

[johnhutson]

you have a gorgeous voice... what are you doing now? performing? (i hope)

[utimateleonard]

lol i want to buy a ukelele xD nice song

[bjorn2run]

Very nice Jady. Danny should be proud!

[sirveknight]

OMG that was amazing! Thank you for sharing

[rodolforibas]

Yeah, Im not sure if I said this already, but congratulations for the render. Its a simple, magical version, brings peace and good things. The song choice itself is good enough, but your voice and ukelele... an awesome combination. Cheers, keep on rocking!

[ANDRES77]

B E A U T I F U L !!!!

Thank you for share your version... Simple but AWESOME...

[deuszaum]

I love it.. I love the song.. I love the rythm,, And kow i love you singing.. Thanks a lot!!

[ironkiko]

You have a really nice voice.

[232laser]

excelente me gusta.

Felicitaciones

[funkyleprechaun94]

I can't sing this song without crying either ;) I've learned it on the piano accordion but can't actually sing along with it. You did an amazing job.

[paxazzari]

You are cool in my book.

[paxazzari]

Thank you for playing and sharing.

[johnnykalalua]

Great version of one of the very best songs of the 80's. Thanks for paying tribute to it.

[kurzleg]

Very nice.  I can't imagine how this could be more perfect.

[kurzleg]

A few years late to this, but nice job! I can't imagine how this rendition could be more perfect. Nice work!

[rc00z28]

You know this song?... this Band?... I want to Marry You! NOW, TODAY!!!!!

Really tho, EXLT! Thought I was the only one who could play this song on the Uke.

(smilley face thingey)

hope to

ttyl

R

[maainakhtsen]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing. :)

[maainakhtsen]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing. :)

[good2f1nd]

How lovely you sound.  I was happily impressed. Thank you.

[carllang65]

I recently rediscovered boingo (thanks to Pandora). I hadn't really listened to them since the mid 80's.

You did an amazing job on this song. Danny would be proud! You made me tear up. (not easy to do)

You have inspired me to work this song up for mandolin.

Just want to say thanks for a beautiful version of an amazing song!

[Chizpurfle52595]

I first saw this video back when you originally uploaded it and I haven't listened to Oingo Boingo in years, and you reminded me again of how much I love them. God bless you and Danny Elfman!

[coindude69]

Awesome job..very beautiful voice...my hats off to you!!! Danny would love it!

[TheFreekobe]

I didnt think I would like this. I was wrong. That is a very pretty woman with a very pretty voice. Great job.

[tonih7138]

Beautifully done!! Danny would be proud :)

[goldur1999]

Fantastic! Beautiful voice!!

[jeffmfernandez]

I love this song, and her version is beautiful.

[Carnage85]

I love how you change the lyrics and make death female

[james42101]

Very beautifully done.

[OliveLifeful]

Wow. If you knew about my life, you would know how much Oingo Boingo means to me. And a amazing song by them. Im learning uke too.

[junochaos1]

very nice. it actually made me cry, being from Hawaii and liking the uke and all. thanx.

[spiltbluhd]

a great ode to your friend. well done. you've got a great heart. a very big heart that matches your voice.

[LAWMANDA1]

well there is at least 4 this is one of my favs by danny and this girl great job thanks

[davefreeborn]

wow, I thought that only 3 people besides me remembered this song. Very nice version.

[knantzy]

me likey

[FreedomNetworkDotCom]

i remember when they were the mystic nights of the oingo boingo and playing cal poly when weird science came out and was eating shroooms one new years eve ;o)

[LuisFenesa]

Greeeeeeeeat, congrats, well done!!!!!!!

Post some more Boingo songs!!!!!

Loved it!

[lwbobtx]

I toured with Boingo and this is a real refreshing take on one of my favorite songs. This is one of my favorite versions ever.

Thanks!

[teeohtee]

Simply beautiful. Me like-ee.

[zebrakitty207]

i should sing danny

[maumuitobom100]

fenomenal!

[tzankich]

Well I was just looking for the original song and this came up, but neat. Nice job.

[OhBoingo]

Magic.....................

[gggggianni]

Beautiful voice!!! and i love ukulele!!! I've done a song with didge 'n' ukulele in my last cd. Nice to meet you...GGGGGianni

[sonoet1]

Wow, I really can't believe you're not out cutting records. I like this more than the cover in the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer from the early 90s. I'm picky about female voices, but yours is very nice. I'm also one of those people that gets pissed when someone messes with a song I love, but I really like this. I'd bet Danny Elfman would agree if he could hear it.

[missionpants]

Beautiful! :))))

[A2PaulGilbert]

You did great !!!! Really Good!! Bravo-Bravo--xo & Roses to ya Kid.

[A2PaulGilbert]

You did great... Bravo... Bravo  xoxo & roses..

[Travisvoid]

Totally awesome

[timburtonnut]

This is actually a somewhat difficult song to sing, and you executed it perfectly. And the correct accompinament (not the best speller) choice. I thought it sounded beautiful with the guitar, but it sounds much better with the ukulele. Seems to me if I remember correctly, that was the instrument it was intended for when Oingo BOingo wrote it. And your voice is just wonderful. GREAT JOB!

[deathrebel1]

thanks so much. 

[blickumblickum]

Very very nice! I like you.

[ynsanno]

muito legal...

[1769valeterrace]

I really enjoyed your performance. So many times people post things and I'm left to wonder, "What were they thinking?!?" In your case, it was the opposite. You have a lovely voice and you executed the part very well. I especially liked your effortless slur upward on the word "dream" in the chorus. It's actually superior to the original in my view. In the original you can hear Danny Elfman straining to make it happen. When done with ease, the line takes on a whole different character.

[LuisFenesa]

@1769valeterrace great comments, mainly regarding to the "dream" part...

[AlbatrossDude]

It's like, we could date some time if you're free! I really mean it!

Incredible awesome nice job!

[queenofthedunes]

4 people really have no heart.

[Malzarin]

Really well done! It's nice to see a complex band reduced to the basics. You did so and retained all the beauty of the song

[vimanaboy]

love it! beautiful version :)

[benjaminmiller84]

aw, so night to see a song sung so well. ;) <3

[jhasbro1]

omigosh thats awesome = )

love dis song

[jhasbro1]

omigosh that is awesome = )

[Silverfang797]

Your voice is beautiful :)

[LilKickr]

You are so freakin awesome, I really can't tell you. Thank you for this video, you have totally inspired me to pick up the ukelele <3

[billyboy80]

made me feel so good treary eyed thank you

[gorflunk]

Thanks for lifting my spirits!

[arieldenis]

Wow, that's REALLY beautiful...

I'm thrilled

[piontro]

You played good and have a great voice. oh and a Plus you are very cute. No, really you really have a nice voice. Please put me as your number one fan. You should go to American Idol, your voice is marvelous. You sing so easily.

[ashitodd]

Simply lovely. I shared it with some friends.  Thanks!

[shipwreckedcamper]

Awesome.....You can sing on my couch anytime.

[daisypeachy]

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo from calgary alberta canada - lovely...(sniffle)

[6XWX6]

This is awesome! you did a good job with it!

[TheFatSparrow]

One of my favorite songs, done beautifully. Thank you.

[generic223]

Sorry...I could barely hear the last part of the song because my heart was thumping too loudly.

Absolutely CHARMING , Maam !.

[MrGunrider911]

woman you need to go out and get a big fat contract!!!

[nuieskater]

Clear sound ,Pure and awesome

[mikeyman949]

Very nicely done.

[JuanOmegaIota]

Your video affects me. I love you kiddo! Thank you. Pay it forward.

[doorman4444]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[MrBeewak1]

Hi, I love Oingo Boingo and I love your version of this song. Your style of playing really suits it. I play a bit of guitar and am thinking about getting a uke as I've had a fondness for them for years now. Can I ask though, what type of ukulele is it you use on this video? Would it be soprano? Was it stupidly expensive, or is your playing that makes it sound so beautiful? Take care, and keep 'em coming. All the best, Graham

[frazierama]

very good cover. kudos to you

[olsenrg1]

Very nice...

[IROCullan]

One of my all time favorite songs... Done SO beautifully!!!!

[Okpolosi]

Danny's sweetest and you did it beautifully.I understand how your emotions might overwhelm you. I gave Danny a painting back in '91..it's at deviantart search okpolosi :) it's entitled "A Place in The Stars" ( for when you get old )

[rememberingthedream]

you my wife now..

[schwartztone]

My favorite song and a gorgeous rendition of it. Breathtaking.

[SaintForeverBlue]

You are so earnest you break my heart.

Beautiful. Brave. Don't ever stop singing, please.

[grimmybug]

Wish i'd found this sooner, i love the original, it's absolutely timeless ... but your tribute, well the stripped down & raw nature of this is beautiful. thanks for sharing

[jedinord]

Absolutely beautiful. This is my favorite song of all time, and your rendition has a sweetness and innocence to it that reminds me of my younger days as a Boingo fan back when they were still together and touring... thank you.

[TheDylansdad]

Just came across your video today, liked it very much. Reminds me of the version that runs during the end credits of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (the movie, not the tv show). Really, really nice job!

[bundie06]

sally's song, then another from elfman (close our eyes) then TMBG?! you're just cool for playing those songs, good memories XD

[kevsongs]

Boing. uke. What more needs to be said? 5 stars.

[Swampbouy]

Good stuff  Keep it up

[mazuna]

oingo boingo + ukulele = perfect match up

[love2gofly]

This might be my absolute favorite version of this song!

[hubiethesaint]

real nice

[hbhighlander]

Very cool. I grew up seeing and listening to them and this is a great version. Thanks

[Gnymph7d3]

I love your version. Don't care how long it took you to get it made, you did it justice. Keep it up

[240ups]

girls who can play the Ukulele are so sexy!

[DarthMakaveliSithMC]

I was listening to the Oingo Boingo original on the Home Again album (for the first time in a long time) and came here looking for it and found your cover. A very good, mellow version, that captures the wistful emotion/feel of the original. Very good job.

[jonbstrick]

Enchanting performance! I was just reminded of this song this morning and stumbled across this video in a quest to scratch a musical itch. I like your version! And I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who gets a bit misty singing certain songs.

[chiroguy73]

I still mist up every time I listen to this song...And this version is just beautiful! Thank you LadyLester reminds me Of Concerts gone by!!! Much respect.

[FritztheCat198]

This is my favorite Boingo song and you really did a great job with it. You sing it beautifully. It brought a little tear to my eye :P

[lemac]

sounds like "somewhere over the rainbow"

[CBrinxy]

Your voice is so serene. It's perfect.

[BigMac7780]

Tearing up...gorgeous. Thanks, lovely voice, and ukele playing.

[groovetuber1]

I think I'm in love with you :) Very beautiful.

[Geekella]

i've seen this video before and i can't remember if i commented it or not. but in case i haven't, i really love it. you sing lovely and have great musical taste :D

[NekoChanSenpai]

Me being a complete loser, I immediate-ly thought of "50 First Dates" when I saw this vid. Now what's that candy-bar kids today mention when they wanna say "good job" without looking dumb?

[Silvioigor]

Good good

I am from Brazil.

[genovevarm08]

I can listen to this over and over again and still feel so incredibly touched... I just love it!!! Yours is by FAR the BEST cover I've ever heard!!

Seriously, massive props!!!

[WilAzzamEdison]

danny elfman is a great performer... just as david bowie

[WilAzzamEdison]

this is really good... good job

[pyramid011]

I love it. <3

[pyramid011]

seriously, I'm crying here.

[AndyTheRobot]

Wow. Absolutely incredible!

[rememberingthedream]

speechless.. just so beautiful

[jenerns]

Great! :)

[jesterash]

seriously great job

great taste in music also

[48HANGER]

i love your version of this song. good job.

[48HANGER]

im a big oingo boingo fan & i love what you did. ROCK ON!!

[damondeuxdeuxdish]

You made me cry. Thank you.

[jccormack]

Aww you cried on the other takes? Thats so adorable...

[littlewings74]

thanks for the post .... brought back memories

[vikinsweresteriotypd]

wow, that was really beautiful

[hansensbakern]

*-*

beaultiful!!

[saulharper]

nice save near the end (living music).  You drew out such a pure sweetness from this very beautiful song. Muito obrigado.

[arznbay]

This is amazing. You took this to a whole new level. The use of the ukulele gives it a much more poignant feel. Well done!!!

[famq161180]

Sweet voice...beautiful version!

[genma1000]

OMG!!!!!!!! so beautiful . thank you for this gift.

[NicksFallingAngel]

Very well done!  I am so sorry for your loss, but that was a very touching and loving tribute to your friend. VIVA BOINGO!!!!

[MrWheelie19]

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!! That song has always held a special place in my heart (for reasons I won't go into here). I've not heard the song in years and your rendition put a lump in my throat as it brought back some fond memories. Thank you, very nicely done.

[polsaque]

Muito legal em gata ... parabéns

beijos

t+

[KhorneliusPraxx]

BRAVO....that was beautiful. I am actually reaching for the tissue box...your version brought tears to my eyes...and I don't mean that in a bad way. :-)

Seriously, that is the greatest version of that song I have ever heard!

[lemac]

@KhorneliusPraxx bravo means good boy. if anything you should say brava..

[zazuzillen]

What a beautiful tribute to a friend. Love your voice & soul. Danny would probably be touched that his song means so much to you. Hope all your memories of your friend are good ones. Love to you.

[AngLunas]

got tabs?or chords? Wanna play that too

[dmcout]

I falling in love to you

[dmcout]

Great version, beutiful song and voice.

[angelitosadiko]

love your voice

[oyet23garcia]

SweeT VoiCe !

[brianricowolter]

Simply beautiful, has the hue of innocence that draw nostalgia from me. You are very talented, thank you for doing this song, awesome!

[flynlownslow]

Fantastic version

keep up the good work.

Thanks for posting

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[maxlazaro]

Very cute work!!

[plisskin91]

Wow...that was GREAT- thank you...boingo would be proud!

[fabyjona]

Lovely!!

[sclogse1]

Got out my uke and jammed along with you...altho I really play guitar and have no clue about uke...but it doesn't take too long to find some chords or solo lines....god..I'm almost 60 and listening to Joanna Newsom, Lheila de Sala, Dino Saluzzi, and now you....

[marceabreu]

you is very beautiful and a good singer!!

[art1976]

It made my eyes water. Thank you for the post.

[boingofreak]

That song either gives me chills or makes me cry. Thank you for doing both! :-)

[PHARRAOH]

sent a lnk to your vid to a guy who works for elfman, he said he sent it to elman him self and was told "thanks, very cool" did you ever hear from d. elfman?

[JadyLester]

I haven't heard from him! Thanks so much for sending it along. :D

[TsujiBan]

Very nice, darlin'. :-)

Make the seconds count.

[Cthulian]

This is a great rendition. It is very heartfelt. Although I like the original, it never struck me this way. I try to maintain a tough exterior, but whenever I watch this, my eyes water a bit. I wish you well. Jeff K.

[wideeyewonder]

Good job. I'm trying to learn this on guitar and this helped me with timing.

[tspaige1]

very beautiful, this song has a special place in my heart

[teelc]

beautiful job

[pedrofortea]

Great version!!! and good memories from my year in Southern California in 91' - 92' where I attended the Oingo Boingo Halloween concert!!!

[danonly55]

Ive watched this many times and it still yanks a tear every time. What I beautiful job. Thank you, again

[dmorris614]

i cried the second time watching this.

[mhia4]

Not really a ukelele fan, you may just change my mind. That was really good.

[gmmiller1977]

Please tell me after all this time you recorded your version into a mp3. I listen to the original almost everyday, and have for years! Your version especially with the uku. Is amazing.

[lemangini]

Amazing ! My favorite song ever, and you played it beautifully.

[Patti7474]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and I really like it! You're very talented and such an amazing singer!

[willianmarize]

Way too great! Congrats Jady! Elfman should definetely see this post. Thank you so much.