Hayley Westenra - Wuthering Heights

[xxChiQuiTitaxx73]

"oooh it gets dark" "i pine a lot" nobody can sing and capture this emotion and story like kate does, hayley has no soul singing it though she's nice singer

[timbukatoo]

Whether you decide Kate Bush's version or Hayley Westernra's version is better...you have to respect Hayley's ability to sing this song without any lip syncing, gimmicks or any auto-tuning that many many artists use these days. Hats off to you both!

[crishellreads]

Still Good. I love the song and the book.

[TheHouseBeloved]

Hayley is a lovely singer , However not sure she captures the story as Kate Bush does .Seems a bit rushed and her voice struggles a bit . Never mind that's just my opinion but Kate is an iconic Artist and wrote this great song . Wonder if she approved ? Think she probably did !

[livingdeadman77]

It's a dream, voice like an angel!!!

[PaigeOddy]

Beautiful voice, but it just doesn't quite capture the pure sense of haunting that this song should.

[NatashaNMR]

Look don't get me wrong she is great and all but kate bush...she just has it all when it comes to this!

[ZoeShazza]

to be honest, she's putting that high pitched voice on, Kate's was natural.

[TripBoomLikeThat]

@ZoeShazza "High pitched voice"? Maybe you should listen to Kate Bush sing this.

[Althalus212]

She'd get it straight up the bum.

[Soulsurfer74]

Technically really good but she's trying to copy Kate instead of using her own life-experience and memories in order to fill the song with her personality...

[containershipfan]

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL !!!

[SparklyPopz]

Very nice coverbut I prefer Kate's because I heard it first

[trevoverde2008]

Sonho!

[sakurashinra]

Interesting cover, Hayley Westenra has a beautiful voice but I just don't think this is the right song for her. Kate Bush's voice has always been so distinctive that covering any song of hers is difficult. That said, I have to add that Pat Benatar's cover of this song is not half bad.

[MsSwager12]

no one will ever match kates vocal passion and capture the song quite like she had, but this was a fantastic attempt.

[Nabokov50]

Thanks for writing the song Kate.Thanks for singing it Hayley.

[imyumi]

No. Kate bush. I'm still waiting for someone to do the entire song in that range without going into their head voice.

[DSilsbury]

Very good but not a patch on the original by Noel Fielding.

[MsJuules]

@DSilsbury hahaaa :) I can't help thinking about Noel everytime I listen to this song now. His performance was brilliance.

[TheWoodlandWitch55]

@MsJuules I know what you mean ,but your comment along with many more rather tiresome observations from others, fail to realize, that Noel never sang this song ,so is deemed as invalid , more of a good laugh. Anyway the guy appeared on the Jonathan Ross show admitted that people thought he was more like Florence Welch on crack .an Artist who also copy's Ms Bush.

[MsJuules]

@TheWoodlandWitch55 oh ffs why do people on YouTube always have the need to scrutinize every lettle harmless comment?! No, my comment is indeed NOT invalid. I never said Noel sang this song (let alone better than the absolutely brilliant Kate Bush), I merely stated that I enjoyed his performance at Let's Dance for Comic Relief and that I now just can't help associating Fielding with this particular song - only to a certain degree of course. That's all.

[MsJuules]

@TheWoodlandWitch55 although I have to admit 'Florence Welsh on crack' sounds pretty appropriate haha :)

[grenadier185]

Good, i enjoyed that!

[Saintdonnaface]

She does indeed have a very beautiful voice but not the passion of the meaning behind the song. That makes it disappointing for me. The story and song are very passionate, and Kate is one of my favorite artists, no one does it better!

[KayceeSparks]

She tried to copy Kate Bush, when she has a beautiful voice and style herself, she shoulda just sung it like it was her own! - great cover though <3

[EmilieogDelfina]

Oh, thats beautiful sung!

[T0mat0S0up]

Only a Soprano has the ability to reach Kates unique sound.

Not a bad attempt too.

[Pikeswrath]

Good voice... good orchestration... but no heart! This song is about the madness and despair of unrequited love... this version completely lacks intensity. Nobody will ever capture Kate's passion.

[MrBluebanjo]

lets face it this 15yo OWNED kates arse!!.

an thats from a kate fan :(

[T0mat0S0up]

@MrBluebanjo You put emphasis on her age but Kate did write this when she was 18.

[Lyngholm67]

The dude with the tambourine is cool... and Hayley is just fantastic in many ways. Incredibly beautiful and a great singer!

[alwill68]

@nzwolf. Little bit harsh.

[NZWolf2]

The kiwi bitch killed it.

[djcalvados]

would be cool if some1 tried to sing this song without a nasal high pitch annoying voice =D=D=D=D

[Margoil]

Kate Bush writes beautiful songs! Her version is wonderful, but I've always enjoyed Pat Benatar's version too! Every time it's recorded, Kate benefits, as she should!

[byrnejohn82]

She butchered it.

[musikgal17]

Sorry, but I don't like her phrasing. It's too fast as well. Love her vibrato though. She is obviously a talented vocalist. Her vibrato is more like Florence Welch. (did I spell correctly??)

[TheWoodlandWitch55]

@musikgal17 Florence cant sing like most commercial singers today. Her voice is characterless and without a decent tone . She shouts .additionally It amuses me when people like X factor judges .Simon Cowell and his entourage think they know about singing opera ...lol when in reality probably none of them have never ever set foot inside an opera house & witnessed grand opera sung by professionals. Sometimes i just cant stop laughing .

[tolleyartist]

I've heard Hayley often on the classical radio station, first time I've seen her - she's stunning, and I love this version of a fantastic song too.

[moonlight293]

She does amazing given how constantly high this song is! :o

[electricporo]

Hayley appears to be also a good singer, by the way.

[electricporo]

I wish there would be a 'Kate Bush' also in the far future but this is not it. There has not been any singer that can get even close to kate. I bet it wil take a few life times before that will happen, if ever.

[stoneglitter]

This is better than Kate Bush's original version! Wow! She doesn't shriek on those high notes, and she sings with so much spirit. Amazing.

[irys2015]

1196 persons are retarded ;]

[2cutthroatterrorist]

Yea... whatever. hahaha full on. hahaha back when i was the duke of wellington we had these singers... franz ferduhnan... there was a fench man...

napolee uhn bonerpart.... he smelled like wine and arsenic... stink fuh

[TheFriendlyfinger]

"Today I dug a well.." shut the fuck up

[nassy0naomi]

some of the words she's singing are wrong

[imoengirl]

She is beautiful and extremely talented! Thank you for this video!! I love it!

[junkyardtattoo]

Hayley...i have just opened my window.

[clamba27]

Hayley. en este tema, impresionante!!!!esta mujer tiene un angel dentro.

[futureseven]

My only criticism of this song is that it is not longer!

[CortoMaltese091]

She sings very well. It's a nice version of the song, but (like for 99% of songs) Original is better.

[funkydominique]

she nailed it

[ilostmymarbles99]

okay don't try to sound like Kate Bush because she can't sing!

[TheWoodlandWitch55]

@ilostmymarbles99 Actually Kate can sing ,however she not a trained singer like Hayley who tends to stick to a repertoire of "classic pops" for middle aged people . Kate is much more however than Haley even when she was a teenager , Writer, producer .choreographer ,dancer , mime, Personally i think there is no comparison . and no need to ridicule an artist who is way more talented ..

[Hexions]

I personally think this is better than the original... but hey that just my opinion....

[cris9ification]

@Hexions -_-

[oasininfa]

@Nehomas

I want your opinion on Franziska - Millevoci 2011 - sing Wuthering Heights, thanks

[MrArrmills]

She is wonderful, does a good job of Kate Bush's classic. 

[Bana42many]

To all the critics: Lets hear your version. You act as if you can 'nail' this song with all of your arrangements and all......Paaaleeeezzzzzz

[hongkongfui04]

nice try,

but the magic, the beautyful magic of kates song is gone.

[groovestuff]

@hongkongfui04 i really love this version of hayley, especially the first 30 seconds. but she'll never be as "ghostly" as kate is. but then i still think this one here is the more "perfect" one, it just lacks of "spirit" :)

[groovestuff]

(and its outstanding for a liveperformance)

[papercut23]

@hongkongfui04 hayley is sooooooo much better

mates sounds like a little brat, sorry dude

[zapkvr]

She's no Jackie Evancho that's for sure.

[Siliven]

@zapkvr

ARGH. People like you make me so mad. Hayley Westenra is NOT an operatic singer despite the fact that she has dipped her hand in some some opera songs. She's a classical singer which doesn't necessarily mean she has the operatic pitch and nor is that the style she's trying to use.

I also think it's so pathetic that people glorify Jackie Evancho because she was in America's Got Talent. Opera is ALWAYS lovely. ALWAYS. No one listens to it though because it's not naked.

[Siliven]

@zapkvr

And when an operatic voice is displayed out into the mainstream (a huge hit show like America's Got Talent) everyone is always so shocked (as if opera isn't amazing anyway) and give so much credit to a little girl (who yes, is impressive) BUT not rare. When really, the credit should be given to the singing technique/talent that is opera.

Long story short: THERE ARE OTHER JUST AS IMPRESSIVE OPERATIC SINGERS LIKE JACKIE EVANCHO OUT THERE.

[Totorocatbus]

@Siliven You do know that Jackie Evancho is just ten years old? But you are right, it's not rare that a ten-year-old has a voice of an adult opera singer who usually take ten to fifteen years of training before they are fully-fledged opera singer. It is extremely rare!

[gmsoyls]

even tho the rushed tempo makes it more of a danceable rock tune insteaed of kates original intent, it works. maybe for commercial tv it needed to move along at a clip. nice, musical choice. kate would be kvelling.

[KreskaNiebieska]

Urgh, she made a family party slow dance out of the song.

[Doily131]

Too fast.

[axparadigmatik]

You know I like potatoes

[Nabokov50]

Thank-you Kate for writing this song. Thank-you Hayley for singing it.

[HaydenK1000]

HALIEY STOP TRY ING TO FIND THE RIGHT NOTE AND FEEL THE SONG SING FROM THE HEART NOT THE BRAIN

[Karen21242]

For everybody saying that she is dull and lacks emotion, shut up, minimize your tab, and don't watch the video! You will suddenly discover that this performance is PACKED with emotion! The only reason you didn't recognize it before is because you were listening with your eyes. Admittedly, she's a crappy actress. But those people didn't buy tickets to see her act. They bought tickets to hear her sing!

[ih8trux]

@Karen21242 packed with emotion? Did you bump your head?

[Karen21242]

@ih8trux

No, I just love to lip sync to it! I hear a desperate voice, a plea of confusion by a distraught lover, I feel love and hate and sadness and power and I portray that in my performance! What are you expecting? What are you listening for that you aren't hearing?

[zapkvr]

@Karen21242 Yeah the book was crap

[ardalla535]

@zapkvr what is for sure that you are an idiot

[Karen21242]

@zapkvr

Which book?

[StaySmartGE]

@Karen21242 Wuthering Heights... this song is based on that book.

[Karen21242]

@StaySmartGE

Huh. I've never actually heard of the book. lol 

[eggaweb]

Nice rendition of a beautiful KB song.

[clamba27]

Impresionante Hayley!!!!!

[eatmungbeans]

don't like the arrangement. yuck. way too fast. buzzy bee guitar. awful

[megaead69]

She's so awesome!!

[MetroMartini]

@nyckid9002 And you need to give a young girl some respect , you retarded Oaf....Vile

[xlaurenkate]

I did a concert with her. Kind of put me off her a bit. Bit of a diva.

[IntoTheMystical]

@xlaurenkate You're 16!! Next time leave off the diva part, Hayley Westenra is no diva.

[alanncba]

Genial genial !!

[blangton]

What a talent she is Have to remember this is live and virtually perfect!!

[nelabai1]

Great song. Wonderfull singer. Listening this song again and again

[nocachouan1]

Im in love with this woman

[BrazilskiFarmer]

awesome

[arctos7]

The suburban version.

[JulioLeonFandinho]

too fast

[rosannaellul6]

Amazing cover

[jeroenveldwijk16]

I think she lookes a bit like Jennifer Aniston (Thumbs up if you agree)

[blangton]

@jeroenveldwijk16 But a lot more talented

[kapitijn99]

@jeroenveldwijk16 she looks better, I think

[brunagrotti]

@kapitijn99 Much better, I guess...

[dleksen]

@jeroenveldwijk16 I think she's so much hotter than Aniston!

[hughfin1]

@jeroenveldwijk16 Shes better look I think, skinny legs bu

[TheMrMr17]

Still annoys me she that sings "Cathy" rather than "Catherine"

[ih8trux]

There are so few who can cover this song without killing it. Hayley does a great cover, but as good as it is..........she comes up short with emotion and spunk!

[3djes]

@ih8trux Agree it's ALL ABOUT THE SPUNK and raw energy, this has way too much production value as much as it's good.

[wulvering1]

Eine sehr schöne Frau mit einer unglaublichen Stimme. Wahnsinn

[17545142]

Everytime I watch this part I fall in love for her 2:25

[DeyvsonCaliman2]

Such a nice singer!

[jeroenveldwijk16]

I can listen this over and over and over.. you T0:00?

[Bana42many]

How anyone can dislike this is beyond all reason.

[penguinride3]

I love Hayley's cover and I also had a chance to interview this wonderful and talented woman (then girl) a few years ago. I do remember our time together in the XM radio studios. She was a blessing to behold and speak to. I still love her performances.

[brunobaritono]

Great dress :)



[1cheetara]

ta reprovada , por enquanto o André Barros é melhor .....

[xasuchan]

I was listening to my like while I was reading, this song appeared my first thought was 'wow most randomest song ever'

[Maxshard]

@xasuchan Ain't her though, it's Kate Bush.

[Johnyevil]

It's an odd song, but yeah, she did allright, I'm not a fan of this girl, I've never even heard anything from her.

[greenbluekites06]

great cover but not kate bush!

[incal2000]

Beutiful voice... where's the pasion?

[jchrisdk]

Very nice controlled voice. Too bad it is wasted on a rather soulless, almost robotic performance.

For vocal range and soul this is nowhere near Kate Bush' original.

[Jloufoque]

Jennifer Aniston is back !

[loltbxx]

@Jloufoque how's the blurred vision treating you?

[passau63]

Gewaltige Stimme,ich find es besser gesungen als das original von Kate Bush....

[udor1962]

@passau63 - versteh ich nicht was du da sagst ...

[3BillionthRandomUser]

Pat Benatar's was the best sorry

[roxlikepeter]

I think she completely misses the feeling behind the song, sure she hits the notes but Kate had the emotion behind them

[Papelmusic]

I wonder why you shitheads are hating on her. She is just singing an song. She is not trying to be better than anyone. Chill the fuck out.

[giancseraf]

bravissima,mi permetto solo un consiglio,dovrebbe curare meglio l'abbigliamento magari affidandosi ad un sarto italiano ,ciao a tutti e viva la nuoiva zelanda

[pulszer]

she needs to be more crazy for this song to work

[daymryt]

@pulszer nah she doesnt have to act like shes Kate Bush.

[enticher]

Kate Bush No.1!! No one can replace her!!

[55432ybi]

Is a great song.

[ihavereallybadluck]

the 'your' is amazing!!

[TheLucgasser]

i prefer Kate Bush

[AlanFS1000]

Gosteii Muiiito <3

[sonofdistress]

great instrumental, but the voice is annoying

[MetroMartini]

Technically a better singer than Bush [ She trained in the classics ] However not all round as talented as Kate Bush ,who composes her own material , dances etc . Kate will live on ,whereas this pretty girl may be forgotten...

[karenceltic]

She has so much talent! :D

HEY! I have a very talented lil’ sis’ that just made her 1st cover: ABBIE D. PORCELAIN HEART. She was born premature & the docs thought she’d die but she made it. She’s struggled learning 2 walk & w/ many other things but we’re not here 2 complain. Her dream is 2 help kids W/ problems like hers. She truly is & wants 2 raise the $ 2 do this thru music. All we ask is that u have a heart & help us by watching it! THANKS! P.S. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it ;)

[10ramses8]

Also Hut ab....super stimme

[southernstarlet08]

she's amazing.. so much better than the original.

[whitbyjet65]

@southernstarlet08 Better than the original????? Quick! Your brain has malfunctioned. This is a decent cover but it's a million light years behind the original. You clearly know nothing about music & everything about modern tat.

[thibault591]

@whitbyjet65 it's not 'million light years behind the original' it's just different ! nothing to see with the fact to know or not music ! it's about your preferences that's all.

[whitbyjet65]

@thibault591 No, it's about how the original was intended to sound. Anyway, who asked you? I was addressing a previous post. Keep your nose out you rotter!

[thibault591]

@whitbyjet65 I keep my nose where ever i want. We are on youtube here. free speech you know ? peace

[whitbyjet65]

@thibault591 Sorry I missed that. Can you re-type your message please.

[wodan123456789]

@southernstarlet08 stop drinking

[truspider]

@southernstarlet08 are you deaf or what??

[waggee1]

Best ever version. Simply amazing.

[southernstarlet08]

I'm so in love with this... and the stroy behind it...

[ImJustTheCoolest]

There's a d in the word greedy you know.

[eIegantelephant]

Oha :D

[xTmanda]

I definitely prefer Kate Bush, but this is an amazing cover nonetheless!

[daymryt]

@xTmanda this one is better to watch

[DeyvsonCaliman2]

@xTmanda

I prefer this version. To say the truth, I didn't like this song before hearing Hayley singing and afterwards reading the lyrics that are full of true romanticism.

[newknights97]

technically, this is live versus the "haters" kate's version you have all heard is studio.

Hayley you are AWESOME .....for a kiwi :P ...yes i am an aussie, i would still love to have you for chistmas

Hayley is one very special talent <3

[MrArrmills]

this is excellent

[sirkickassalot123]

Too little crazy :)

[tobiasstorm]

No one on American Idol would ever try to Cover this song its Imposible . But Hayley does a great job . Shows her level of talent

[SickRubz]

Why is there so much hate for this? I almost prefer it to the original

[ThePhobos579]

;-)))

[CBrookeVincent]

oh and 176cadbury - you misspelled weird and you don't have a clue what brilliance is

[CBrookeVincent]

First of all, anyone who tries to cover KATE BUSH is vastly over-confident to say the least. She's the most original and enigmatic female music artist EVER - and anyone who can appreciate that knows how useless it is to try to do one of her original songs better than - or even close to as well as - Kate herself. Second, Wuthering Heights????? There's never been a more un-coverable song...i mean i guess its cool that this chick is listening to Kate but her rendition of this song is laughable

[SammmyNan]

I liked it but I couldn't understand a word :P

[176cadbury]

Kate Bush is wierd and wacky. Hayley Westenra is sweet. This is a brilliant version with great orchestration. It stands alongside the original - which surely we are all now a bit tired off. Lovely.

[RMNA1666]

Beautiful voice, but there's something what Kate has: Personality!

[medeliam]

well the truth is she has a wonderfull voice but the result is disappointing. Of course noone can top Kate Bush but she's not giving anything..It s just worse.. The ANGRA version for instance is wonderful :)

[MrStilts65]

this lass duz a good version ov this classic song , but ya carnt beat the scary version from kate bush shes all a man wants in a women wowzer

[MrNodger]

beautiful .... but it is rare ... more rare than rocking horse shoite that an iconic and unique song is improved by later artists....

[kymo1966]

A good attempt, but not a patch on the original Ms Bush's magical voice.

[operadivastandards]

beautiful x

[jzzonmymang]

brilliant

[sweetlunarflower]

A recent performance of wuthering heights LIVE by Hayley (10 days ago), shows how much she's improved over the years! For those who think certain things are lacking in this version, listen to this first! /watch?v=Nolg29grRWE&feature=r­elated