The Wedding Present - Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft

[stevejones666]

Excellent work Matt.. One of my faves from the Weddoes. Loved it!

[MatDurrance]

@stevejones666 Cheers! How's the American X-Factor presenting going ;)

[stevejones666]

@MatDurrance YVW Matt, keep up the great work :) ... X Factor hahahahaha Karaoke with bullying, such bullshit.

[coopa96]

You are good! Probably wasted on here, good luck if you can make it.

[iancopp]

Wow you are awesome.

[solar7]

well done ,again.. that song and those chords have waves of summer within them ..

[massivepinkdildo]

Another good one.

[TrevorHickman]

nice work

[mapezaid]

very cool but here's a little hint.. Gedge plays the G chord (during the refrain) by sliding the D chord up the neck until it becomes a G. I've seen him do it live and it's a much more satisfying sound.

[MatDurrance]

Thanks Robbyd91...See you are a Smiths fan...Will check out some of your songs...Cheers dude.

[Robbyd91]

That was quality- well done.

[exproggo]

I've had Goerge Best on the cassette in the car for ages now. Wicked rendition.

[MatDurrance]

Cheers Andy. Cassette? What is "an" cassette? Is it like "a" 8 track...!

[exproggo]

Ah...sorry to talk about old times. I had an uncle who worked in a museum-type place. (I think it was called a record company) and he gave me some of these old 'cassettes'

Apparently...the 'record company' had skip-fuls of the darn things.

[MatDurrance]

;) I'm old enough to know a good C90 when I see one...Only joking...

[trixywalsh]

well done man...all you need now is a band..but use your own voice

[MatDurrance]

That is my own voice...What the deuce...

[laweave1]

in the memorable words of John Peel :- "aaah the fiercely strummed guitar that conquered the world!!"

Top Tune.

[MatDurrance]

Quote of the day for sure!  Cheers again. Now go to bed!

[trixywalsh]

@laweave1 well said

[Windy465]

As a 40 something Weddo devotee that has picked up a guitar again, this is manna from heaven. You've captured the feel. Wish I could do the same...

[MatDurrance]

Thanks. Singing and strumming along to The Weddoes is what it is all about! Good for you!

[bammo1]

loved watching these vids, you have a great voice mate , really glad I happened on em checking out the Weddoes

[MatDurrance]

Cheers. Much appreciated.!

[pookiespicklespie]

Great, brilliant!

I like you style and I hope you don't mind but it helps me work them out on guitar.

Thanks

Keep em coming =D

[MatDurrance]

Cheers! Glad to be of help.

[tommytipitcup]

Added to my favourite cover versions. Excellent.

[MatDurrance]

Thanks for favouriting it. Much appreciated. Can't believe it's had over 10,000 views...Not bad for me, my guitar and my door.

[shapbronzegod]

wow goddam excellence

[MatDurrance]

Cheers dude. This is my first Weddoes cover.  I've now done nearly 40...

[shapbronzegod]

U just utube it or have you anything on disk??

[MatDurrance]

My band (I play bass) "The Candy Twins" have CDs etc but I just mess about on YouTube at the moment, doing my Weddoes and Cinerama covers. Just done an original song called "Wonder Woman" that is very Gedge. Will be doing that one live with the band...

[pablokahuna]

awesome mate, really!weddo's always good gig, great albums cool to hear a different take on one my fave songs! nice one fella!

[MatDurrance]

Cheers dude!

[borishawthorn]

WOOOOOOO! I'm gonna do one tomorrow now!!!!!!

[wilmothg]

Splendid

[MatDurrance]

Cheers.

[ccoleeds]

amazing

[MatDurrance]

Well thank you.

[philipmccabe]

this used to be my favourate soung. cheers.

[MatDurrance]

No worries. Used to be? Should still be! Cheers!

[m00n1971]

I've got this on CD, Geoge Best, i'll dig the bugger out, it'll be in the cars cd player for weeks. All i needed was remembrance. Wedding Present, one of the best memories of my past :)

[MatDurrance]

Did you dig the bugger out? How was it for you? A trip down memory lane I'll bet. What a fantastic album! I've covered quite a few from George Best as it is one of my faves. They played it all very well on their tour last year. Cheers!

[exproggo]

Good stuff....like your style

[MatDurrance]

Cheers.

[Prokaryon]

Found it: excellent!

[MatDurrance]

Great! Hope you enjoy! All the classics are there.  If I've missed one then let me know!

[Prokaryon]

Excellent collection, but why no Favourite Dress?

[MatDurrance]

Cheers!

[messy4869]

Top notch. Seriously that just caf.

[MatDurrance]

Did it? Did it caf? I do apologise. Lol.

[messy4869]

Meant class. Opps. That brandy and typing for you.

[BlueSkyAtMidnight]

Excellent dude. I had totally forgotten about TWP. This is the best named song ever!

[MatDurrance]

Cheers dude. Glad you have remembered them again! Agree about the song title. "Daft" is one of those words you just cannot say in a southern accent. Daft as in Laughed...Just doesn't work...Daft as in Laffed...That's the ticket. Cheers.

[deadkennedy1]

well in m8 :)

[MatDurrance]

Cheers dude, appreciate it.

[srh21314]

What a classic! - Nice one! Going to see Gedge in a couple of weeks for the first time in about 15 years!! Can't wait now - Cheers!

[MatDurrance]

Hi and cheers man. You are in for a real treat. I've been seeing them every time they played London over the years (as Cinerama also). This tour they will play mostly new stuff from their new album but sure to be some classics. I'm going to the Brighton gig on the 30th. Did you see them on the George Best Tour last year? Amazing stuff.

[gaffajp]

Good song, Great band,My favourite Dress is one of my all time take to the grave tracks.

[MatDurrance]

Cheers. Completely agree. A fantastic song. Never get bored of it live...

[leemangan]

lovely sound on the guitar

[MatDurrance]

and not the singing...lol

[menkins74]

Good stuff man, nice rendition. Won of my all time favorite bands. Now I live in Australia and not much chance of seeing Gedge do that again but happy to know I have many times before. Keep it up man. Rob

[MatDurrance]

Hey cheers. It's a shame you can't get to see them..I suppose an Australian tour is unlikely but you never know. New album coming out soon so be sure to check it out as they are still writing fantastic music. Did you get their last album Take Fountain? Cheers again!

[oodatoodat]

I have been slowly trying to murder this song when I am round my mate's... I don't know how you kids do it!

Wonderful performances Matt.

Definitely wants to make me improve.

[MatDurrance]

Hey thanks a lot. Cheer's for the "kids" remark too! Makes me feel young again...

[benjaminantal]

sound quite a lot like gedge

[MatDurrance]

Cheers Ben!

[stumc10]

Excellent, thanks for reminding me how good the weddoes were

[MatDurrance]

Hi...Cheers! You should replace the word "were" with "are"!  Go see them live now - They are an amazing live band...

[baggies5468]

Brilliant,one of the best live bands I used to go and see many years ago.

Keep up the good work!

[MatDurrance]

Hey thanks. Still are one of the best live bands around! Cheers.

[mcs1hr]

Great version of a great song Matt - I saw the Weddoes last night, "Everyone thinks he looks daft" was the highlight.

[MatDurrance]

Was there myself, up at the front. I have the bruises to prove it. Great great gig. Cheers!

[6evil6betty6]

cool..

[MatDurrance]

coolio...

[wsatb]

Enjoyed that...

Seems a pity that ITV have cancelled Stars In Their Eyes.

;-)

[MatDurrance]

What do you mean ITV have cancelled "Stars for their eyes"...Goddammit...It's all been for nothing...Nooooo! Hang on a minute..."Jim'll Fix It" is back...Dear Jim'll, can you please fix it for me to... ;)

[littlejinkz]

I was just watching this again and was reminded of being about 18 and Autumn sat on the window sill of my room listening to the George Best album, God, how time has flown.

[MatDurrance]

Scary isn't it? 20 years!

[littlejinkz]

very LOL..thanks for mentioning the number TWENTY lol. Now I feel even older ;)

[imcgarry]

Nice. Very nice.

Any ideas on how to track down TOTP performance of Brassneck - the derisory stand still, non-plussed, before an audience of twonks version?

[sibacky]

Oh no, someone doing a weddoes cover version on his acoustic! Thought I check it out for a laugh......

However ... its nIce to be surprised by something decent on YouTube - have to say this is the nuts Mat!

Going to get my guitar out as soon as I get in and have a crack - thanks for inspiring me but I dont expect to be anything like as handy as you - respect! (As I think the kids would say. Bloody rap music, I ask you)

[MatDurrance]

Well... What can I say. It's comments like these that really make it all worth it. Cheers sibacky. It's fantastic that it's made you want to get your guitar out - it's what it's all about. Nothing more fun than playing along to your favourite band/song on the guitar! Do check out my channel I have now covered quite a few Gedge numbers - some work better than others on the acoustic, but surprisingly, some of my faves are the ones I thought wouldn't work that well! Cheers again!

[littlejinkz]

This is my fave WP song, great version.

[MatDurrance]

Thanks littlejinkz...much appreciated!

[mark9780]

nice one,always loved that song,have seen them many times over the last 20 years or so,always great lyrics too...

[MatDurrance]

Hey, thanks. I've seen them many many times too. Going to see them in October and really can't wait...Cheers!

[Jeroosly]

Nice one ! enjoyed it V. much. :)

[MatDurrance]

Cheers!

[Westernprovince]

Great cover! I grabbed my acoustic and played along!

[MatDurrance]

That's what it's all about my friend...Strum along and enjoy! Cheers!

[daniiminogueforever]

guitar is always great...but u need to feel the gedge passion so much more

[MatDurrance]

Point taken, but it was the VERY first I ever did so hopefully I have got better and put more feeling into it! Thanks for the comment!

[tineuicandia]

great work again.A request: Could you pls do anything of Cinerama??? i.e. Ears (one of my favourites due to the song arrangements); Au Pair, Commedienne, me the next, 7x, etc, etc.. or whatever.........

cheers

[MatDurrance]

Cheers! I promise that my next recording will be a Cinerama number...Watch this channel...

[sfrussell999]

great job on the covers, your voice sounds JUST like Gedge's. A bit creepy. :)

[MatDurrance]

Thanks sfrussell999! Do you mean (a) Gedge and I have creepy voices or (b) that it's creepy that we sound similar or (c) that I'm basically just creepy? Careful now! Cheers!

[sfrussell999]

Ha I meant creepy because it sounds just like him, might be my American ears playing tricks on me but still an amazing cover.

[MatDurrance]

Phew! ;) People do say that I sound like DLG...I take it as a great compliment. Thanks for your commments.

[bigwabzz]

Great stuff!! I may have missed it but have you done Don't laugh? (I think that's the title)

Keep up the good work

[woodrailking]

Great! More George Best and Kennedy and The Ukrainians and a shout out to Peter Solowka!

[Livyathan2007]

Have you done Dalliance yet ? I've looked but can't find it on here

[Livyathan2007]

Mate, I've signed up to youtube for one reason and one reason alone. Your stuff is amazing and really captures the spirit of the Wedding Present. Please keep it up mate!

[Jonny33Boy]

Everyone thinks you are ace so do some more - Anyone can make a mistake ?? Go on try it !!

[MatDurrance]

Well, thanks again for the kind words. Probably about time I did another song from George Best....

[TrumanChipotle]

Bravo!

[Schonberino]

Very well done!

[johavelli]

johannes

indrukwekkend

[Jimnickm]

Brillient! Brillient! Brillient!

[crumb11]

My favourite Wedding Present song!

[gonzax]

cool!