To compare a live version to a studio is eroneous, first off you get as many takes as you need, then you can punch in parts, after wich the song gets post production and mastering. In a controlled studio you dont play a guitar it will bleed into the vocal. His guitar on this is excellent using alot of techniques and advanced chordings, and he still manages a good vocal in only one take. So to compare it to studio versions and not recognize the quality is pretty shallow minded.
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This rendition is just so unreal. 2003, I was driving through Maine with the radio on. He was performing this song live in the station studio, much like what's seen in this video. I was floored (and when it comes to music, I'm pretty damn jaded). What makes this just so special is that his vocals are 10/10, but the guitar accompaniment is pretty dynamic- beyond simple 'strumming'. Put it all together and you get this gem. Find the Yahoo Exclusive video of him doing this for an even better cut.
He killed this. Awesome. The studio version is also great, but his guitar playing is cool on this. Is this Country? I mean they throw a violin in on the studio version but other than that it is an exact version. Incredible talent regardless... Good job dude. :-)
On tuesday, one of my best friends named Sarah Brinkmann died in a car accident. The next night, i happened to wake up at 3 AM to this song, Sarah Smile. Weirdest thing.
I've always been a Hall & Oates fan, and I think Jimmy did a great job on this. They just started playing the studio version on radio here, and it is awesome. Jimmy writes his own songs too, and anyone that knows his story can appreciate that he is still a real genuine person in spite of the success he has made so far. He is still relatively new, but he got where he is on his own...not on a talent contest, tv show, or anything else. Keep up the good work, Jimmy!!!
I am a huge H&O fan and will always be but this video doesn't do Jimmy's version justice. Jimmy's studio version is absolutely beautiful and when it comes out near the end of Nov, you'll see what I mean. A plus is: H&O do vocal backups on Jimmys studio version....its awesome
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Boo. Really, Jimmy Wayne? You can't cover Hal & Oates. Those guys are LEGENDS, you aren't. What is happening to country music? A record deal based on a cover?
This is what's wrong with country music: Bucky Covington, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Jimmy Wayne, the guy who sings the beer gut song, and every other pop country artist....he can be "pretty much on his way", but in my opinion he shows a complete lack on artistic ability as he received his deal based on a cover.
most rising stars get their first sponsor based on their own PERSONAL talent shown through a cover because most of the people that are getting signed are loaners who dont really have a knack for song writing but can play really well
Taylor Swift shouldn't be on your list, she writes her own songs, plays an instrument and have an amazing voice live....I do think a lot of people can have "the look" without having the talent to back it up, but I don't think Taylor falls into that. She's still so young and has been writing her own songs from a very young age. A lot of newer artists aren't given full range of artisic freedom until after they have proven themselves as an artist with songs written by professional song writers.
@wrekd1 most country singers dont write there own stuff. Its obvious he has the chops, on guitar and vocals What do you want, every country singer to fit into a certain plastic mold.
yup lol. it was an outside concert for Rock The Fall at Blue Mountain Ski Area, and it was really fcking cold that day/night. it was a cool concert tho. there was 5 country singers/bands there and the tix were $20 [bring ur own chair] or $25 for reserved seating. i had a free ticket cuz my bf's dad works at blue mountain but it was a $20 one. then some chicks gave us their reserved seats tix cuz they were leaving for the day, and we got to sit in the 6th row. it was awesome.
haha that sounds amazinggg yall all get the best concerts up north D: although i guess that we get our free country concert series in the spring and summer.... but like for instance NY has a concert with Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica coming up soon.
soles is out of his mind.this version is not bad but nowhere near as good as the the original version and many other versions sung by hall and oates.this song is sensual when sung right and that is what the blue eyed soul boys do right with the song,sorry but wayne falls well short on that factor,not bad indeed but clearly nowhere near the best.
i listened to the original and i can see what you mean by it being sensual.. Jimmy just doesnt seem to carry that tone. he sings it in more of a way likeee remembering a lost lover or something.
I have seen Jimmy Wayne in concert 3 times. He is an absolutely amazing performer. You should not pass up an opportunity to see him perform live. Jimmy is a really great person and everyone should support his music!
I'd love to have a studio quality release of this cover. I heard on XM that Daryl Hall said it was the best he'd ever heard. Apparently they're quite good friends now.
tony he is the best your right hall and oats would be impressed , that is one beautiful song it gives me chill bumps and he plays it with a charm like no other jimmy wayne your awesome my kin folks no you, your from bessemer city , lincolnton , cherryville shelby , kings mountain ,
I have seen this guy so many times and out of all the songs he sings I love this one the most it is just so amazing how he sings it I am just blown away!
Really Really digging it. Always thought this song deserved a cover. You performed it awesome. Please put out an unplugged album. You dont need anything more than what you have with your voice and guitar.
This guy can sing and so inspired me to learn Sara Smile! PLAYS AWESOME TOO!
sputtersong 1 month ago
To compare a live version to a studio is eroneous, first off you get as many takes as you need, then you can punch in parts, after wich the song gets post production and mastering. In a controlled studio you dont play a guitar it will bleed into the vocal. His guitar on this is excellent using alot of techniques and advanced chordings, and he still manages a good vocal in only one take. So to compare it to studio versions and not recognize the quality is pretty shallow minded.
steveymac69 3 months ago
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DONT READ THIS CAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. HOWEVER IF YOU DONT POST THIS COMMENT TO AT LEAST 3 VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN2 DAYS.NOW UV STARTED TO READING DONT STOP. THIS IS SO SCARY. PUT THIS ON AT LEAST 5 VIDEOS IN 143 MIUTES. WHEN YOUR DONE PRESS F6 AND THE NAME OF YOUR LOVER WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS. THIS IS SO SCARY CAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS
thatone69kid 4 months ago
This rendition is just so unreal. 2003, I was driving through Maine with the radio on. He was performing this song live in the station studio, much like what's seen in this video. I was floored (and when it comes to music, I'm pretty damn jaded). What makes this just so special is that his vocals are 10/10, but the guitar accompaniment is pretty dynamic- beyond simple 'strumming'. Put it all together and you get this gem. Find the Yahoo Exclusive video of him doing this for an even better cut.
WorldsBestGuitarists 7 months ago
Nope 40, and Ive been playing guitar for 22 years...JW is phenomenal.
Daryl Hall says as much.
StSimonMartyr 10 months ago
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StSimonMartyr 10 months ago
that voice is so fucking soothing. amen!
silverchair420 10 months ago
Phenomenal...
MonstrousJohnny 11 months ago
Great Interpretation!
billycmo 1 year ago
i met him!!! he is not only an awesome singer/performer but hes a really nice guy too!
bradpaisley94 2 years ago
hehe i is Sarah
too bad the title it lacking the "h'
sarahjaney1990 2 years ago
@sarahjaney1990 its SARA not SARAH! sorry buddy even if u wish it was named after you... but it isn't its for SARA!
doggyhouz 2 years ago
don't know why but when he sings this song it makes me smile.. and my name is Sarah
frogtoad8 2 years ago
I love this version, I WISH HIS LATEST SONG SARAH SMILE WOULD HAVE BEEN RECORDED EXACTLY LIKE THIS. I LOVE THIS AND I LOVE YOU....KEEP EM' COMING
Lavett46 2 years ago
Awesome! Rock on, King's Mtn native!
Buanand 2 years ago
My mom used to sing this song to me when i was a baby. I love it
xsmooresx 2 years ago 2
He killed this. Awesome. The studio version is also great, but his guitar playing is cool on this. Is this Country? I mean they throw a violin in on the studio version but other than that it is an exact version. Incredible talent regardless... Good job dude. :-)
stephentoback 2 years ago
On tuesday, one of my best friends named Sarah Brinkmann died in a car accident. The next night, i happened to wake up at 3 AM to this song, Sarah Smile. Weirdest thing.
savannahhouston 2 years ago
great job and voice.
gotmonkeyfinger 2 years ago
i am a HUGE Jimmy Wayne fan, and this is amazing talent. I am so happy when I hear his songs
hazeldream1984 2 years ago
i love being named after this song. :)
28Sarra 2 years ago
I've always been a Hall & Oates fan, and I think Jimmy did a great job on this. They just started playing the studio version on radio here, and it is awesome. Jimmy writes his own songs too, and anyone that knows his story can appreciate that he is still a real genuine person in spite of the success he has made so far. He is still relatively new, but he got where he is on his own...not on a talent contest, tv show, or anything else. Keep up the good work, Jimmy!!!
MoonieKC 2 years ago 2
I am a huge H&O fan and will always be but this video doesn't do Jimmy's version justice. Jimmy's studio version is absolutely beautiful and when it comes out near the end of Nov, you'll see what I mean. A plus is: H&O do vocal backups on Jimmys studio version....its awesome
ghostmech 2 years ago 2
This is good but I believe Monte Montgomery does a better job with Sara Smile. By the way no one beats the original with Daryl Hall.
mmanjin 2 years ago
good job--very soulful! its a homage to Hall n Oates!
Indigo810 2 years ago
Great Job Wayne! Loved it..you sounded GREAT!
MyGoretti 2 years ago
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Boo. Really, Jimmy Wayne? You can't cover Hal & Oates. Those guys are LEGENDS, you aren't. What is happening to country music? A record deal based on a cover?
wrekd1 2 years ago
you're so incorrect. He's pretty much on his way. And nothing is wrong with country music. -5 thumbs for a reason...
chubz1122 2 years ago
This is what's wrong with country music: Bucky Covington, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Jimmy Wayne, the guy who sings the beer gut song, and every other pop country artist....he can be "pretty much on his way", but in my opinion he shows a complete lack on artistic ability as he received his deal based on a cover.
wrekd1 2 years ago
most rising stars get their first sponsor based on their own PERSONAL talent shown through a cover because most of the people that are getting signed are loaners who dont really have a knack for song writing but can play really well
RememberingTheLost 2 years ago
Taylor Swift shouldn't be on your list, she writes her own songs, plays an instrument and have an amazing voice live....I do think a lot of people can have "the look" without having the talent to back it up, but I don't think Taylor falls into that. She's still so young and has been writing her own songs from a very young age. A lot of newer artists aren't given full range of artisic freedom until after they have proven themselves as an artist with songs written by professional song writers.
shanj23rd 2 years ago
John Oates didn't seem to mind this evening in Baltimore when he played it with him.
stag8603 2 years ago 2
@wrekd1 most country singers dont write there own stuff. Its obvious he has the chops, on guitar and vocals What do you want, every country singer to fit into a certain plastic mold.
steveymac69 3 months ago
so soulful, his version blows away Hall and Oates! Wish it was on itunes already
Sabrehockeylw29 2 years ago
No, it doesn't blow away Hall and Oates at all, not even close in fact. That being said, it's an extremely good version and i'm a big fan of Jimmy.
chubz1122 2 years ago
I have got to see this guy in concert!!!! I like the way he sounds!!!!!
recrguy 2 years ago
love it. i'll be getting it for my ipod once it's on itunes!
nettiejeanne 2 years ago
he sang this at the concert tonight. he sang it really good.
it was so cold, he had a hair dryer with him to warm his and his bands hands. XD
123allis5020 2 years ago
lol seriously??
RememberingTheLost 2 years ago
yup lol. it was an outside concert for Rock The Fall at Blue Mountain Ski Area, and it was really fcking cold that day/night. it was a cool concert tho. there was 5 country singers/bands there and the tix were $20 [bring ur own chair] or $25 for reserved seating. i had a free ticket cuz my bf's dad works at blue mountain but it was a $20 one. then some chicks gave us their reserved seats tix cuz they were leaving for the day, and we got to sit in the 6th row. it was awesome.
123allis5020 2 years ago
haha that sounds amazinggg yall all get the best concerts up north D: although i guess that we get our free country concert series in the spring and summer.... but like for instance NY has a concert with Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica coming up soon.
RememberingTheLost 2 years ago
he is the only one besides hall and oates ive heard sing this, its awesome...
alwayssme 2 years ago
Amazing! He can really sing!!!!
furley523 2 years ago
he got a record deal due to a cover? sad.
sly74 2 years ago
Not bad.....however, no one but Daryl Hall should sing this. No offense to Mr. Wayne.
psb3311 2 years ago
soles is out of his mind.this version is not bad but nowhere near as good as the the original version and many other versions sung by hall and oates.this song is sensual when sung right and that is what the blue eyed soul boys do right with the song,sorry but wayne falls well short on that factor,not bad indeed but clearly nowhere near the best.
89afvet 2 years ago
i listened to the original and i can see what you mean by it being sensual.. Jimmy just doesnt seem to carry that tone. he sings it in more of a way likeee remembering a lost lover or something.
RememberingTheLost 2 years ago
Blows Hall and Oats away! I heard it get panned on the local country station today, but it's my new favorite. Why isn't it available on itunes?????
solesoflg 2 years ago
This song is one of my favorites that he sings. Amainggg..It just is WOW!
I love you Jimmy!
jafc92 2 years ago
I'm just sorry I didn't see this sooner... ;>)
rolygirl03 2 years ago
He's really good. And usually I don't like country songs (only about 20 songs, from the very distant past I like). Please comment.
TaraZatara 2 years ago
Heard this at Brad Paisley concert, awesome
wdavi022 2 years ago
My name's Sara ^^
lights4girlX 2 years ago
beautiful - the voice and the guitar!~ Can't wait to see you live :)
sailinghi 2 years ago
His guitar sounds really pretty, i wish i could play like that.
gracelovescody 2 years ago
I have seen Jimmy Wayne in concert 3 times. He is an absolutely amazing performer. You should not pass up an opportunity to see him perform live. Jimmy is a really great person and everyone should support his music!
JackieShelley 2 years ago
First class perfomance.
idaniel4 2 years ago
supermonkey-
hell yeah thats a big compliment!! I have always been so impressed and pleased when I hear Daryl sing that...so great! but this is wonderful too!
newsy8 2 years ago
uhh...damn! I'm gonna sew my mouth shut and sell my guitar...
hope he cuts this in the studio someday. Absolutely awesome!
othercousin 3 years ago 2
There aren't enough adjectives to describe this version....simply flawless. One of God's genuine gifts at work....pay attention to this guy folks!
richlitwin 3 years ago
i can't believe how good he is....it's incredible. he'll be around for a long time
smitty193 3 years ago 2
I'd love to have a studio quality release of this cover. I heard on XM that Daryl Hall said it was the best he'd ever heard. Apparently they're quite good friends now.
Canon1DMkII 3 years ago 2
If you get the chance, go see Jimmy live in concert.
tjenkins83 3 years ago 2
tony he is the best your right hall and oats would be impressed , that is one beautiful song it gives me chill bumps and he plays it with a charm like no other jimmy wayne your awesome my kin folks no you, your from bessemer city , lincolnton , cherryville shelby , kings mountain ,
lacylee3 3 years ago
Daryll Hall has been quoted as saying that Jimmy's version is the best he's ever heard. Now THAT'S a compliment folks.
Supermonkey22 3 years ago 12
@Supermonkey22 I would agree with him. I don't even like the song. But i saw him do it live, and he can really sing.
theann111 1 year ago
fuck man ... you are good .... love it .. from australia
ratrodralphy 1 year ago
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CletusColtrane 10 months ago
awesome Jimmy singing Sara Smile
thanks Roof
ds1429 3 years ago 3
Wow, he really knows his way around a guitar.
Graceywacy 3 years ago
i just found this guy the other day and i must say he is now one of my favorite singers. 5/5!
68stangcoupe 3 years ago 7
he has got a german fan now:)
Phillyanna1983 3 years ago
He is cooking on that guitar. Excellent cover. I am not big on covers, but this is quite good.
Treaty4 3 years ago
Oh yeah, the original Yahoo studio video of this song with top sound quality is out there. Google Jimmy Wayne Sarah Smile Yahoo and you'll find it.
RoofFiddler 3 years ago
2003, Augusta, ME. He's at some radio station, sings this song live. I was driving and had to pull over.
I've always kinda liked Hall and Oates and this song in general, but JW's rendition of it is just so damn good.
RoofFiddler 3 years ago
BEAUTIFUL. Bottom line........
tpmh37 3 years ago
the best remake of Sara I've heard. This guy kicks it
redwineguy0065 3 years ago
This guy is AMAZING!
jesserellatapioca 3 years ago
I have seen this guy so many times and out of all the songs he sings I love this one the most it is just so amazing how he sings it I am just blown away!
jafc92 3 years ago
have loved this cover since it was a video on yahoo's site years and years ago. thanks for posting!
SngnFfKey 3 years ago
Really Really digging it. Always thought this song deserved a cover. You performed it awesome. Please put out an unplugged album. You dont need anything more than what you have with your voice and guitar.
guitardds 3 years ago
Great cover. Would make daryl hall proud!!
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alliewayfilms 3 years ago
He's amazing! I love his voice and this song!!
summernoelle 3 years ago
I love this guy. He gives me a keith urban vibe, and I LOVE keith urban
dan7509 3 years ago
Jimmy's a Keith Urban fan.
wutzernutzer 3 years ago
Sounds Greeeaaaat!! Can't wait to hear more from Jimmy Wayne.
jennyspicks 3 years ago