David Bowie vs. Nirvana-Man Who Sold the World

[benjamim2244]

nirvana muito melhor!!!

[dmc0014701]

there is no better Seen both live like bowie band always play the right noted=s not improv note which I think is a mistake call it what you want solo fuck ed happen a lot when nivanna played loved

[CALLE41]

It`s not a versus.... it`s a tribute to Bowie from Nirvana.....

[cesarocker001]

there is nothing like hearing the voice work of art from its creator

[023Francisca]

I know it's a cover, but I think the version of Nirvana is much better.

[forgiventimes]

bowie uses to much technology,nirvana does it real!

[TheSammyJJ]

@forgiventimes It's a song full of themes of the future and surrealism and the music acompanies this and in terms of technology.. it's was recorded in 1970, when there was hardly any technology around? Also Nirvana are playing an unplugged set so by it's nature it's going to be acoustic and stipped down.

[Darkprodigy14]

/watch?v=pYjVG452_no&feature=B­F&list=MLGxdCwVVULXexJ6iDlrHIE­Pg0i1nRbbfH&index=19 best of this shit

[yowza69]

It is not right to say that one is better than the other. They were sung with different intentions.

They are both amazing in different ways.

Competition is for mindless jocks who need others to validate their existence.

[2084847r70239489]

Bowie's original sounds more haunted and ethereal than Cobain's.

[dragichoco]

BOWIE <3 !!!!

[nevermindx1]

nirvanas is better but i still love bowie :)

[psviking1]

I like LULU's version!

[Abhyyt]

I always compare Electric version of David Bowie with Nirvana's acoustic and except for different artists, i think this difference is another reason why we just shouldn't compare the songs. I love both the versions, and I get a WhoAmItoJudgeThis feeling.

[dumbrunetteblondes]

in my opinion. They're both AMAZING. Bowie was an inspiration, and so was Kurt. Bowie came up with a new sound. & so did Kurt. they both are great . I can't chose , well for THIS SONG , I chose Bowie, because the introduction is so unique, but I like what Kurt came up with to. ,hmm

[BluesyFred]

Of course, before mixing both versions, you did realize that they're not in the same key... Nirvana's version is half a step lower...

[rakerd100]

Both are good... most people will likely choose the version they first heard (the one they are used to). For me it's Bowie... for most on youtube I'm going to guess it's Nirvana's version...

[kristof80able]

nirvana much better!! but its bowies song.cover better than the original !!!

[Deodato74]

David Bowie Rules!! Nirvana Esta Bien, Pero Bowie Es El Original. Asi Que No hay Comparación. =)

[p3n0rgriffin]

nirvana fused their grunge style in the song. They both did a phenomenal job. They both have different styles. there's no way to compare the two

[dcfrezz]

i like them both.

[jsbastianvl]

the true is when i listen the version of david bowie my head hurts me hahaha for me the version of nirvana is 10000 better

[jsbastianvl]

oh ok im sorry david bowie not sucks but dont like his music (Y)

nirvana the best

[jsbastianvl]

@GhPadua im sorry man but i dont like david bowie i know he wrote the man who sold the world ut for me dont like his version dont like his music not for that im ignorant for that just dont like his music for me the best is nirvana (sorry for how im talk but i dont speak english 100 % (Y)

[mrfrantz1972]

Both...are the best

[LordEddarStark]

No tenéis la sensación de que en el vídeo quitan las mejores partes a David Bowie? Adoro Nirvana pero hay que reconocer que David Bowie es el original, y a mi gusto suena mejor.

[pulpopaul1000]

mucho mejor NIRVANA

[xMrDmgx]

David wrote a great song. but i think Kurt just hd the voice for it.

and good move slowin it down. any faster and it sounds like they're rushing.

[llathrum]

They both have great style, I like them both

[mululukaduk]

Sorry Bowie loved you in Labyrinth, but Nirvana out did you on this one.

[GhPadua]

@jsbastianvl Bowie sucks?

This is the kind of an ignorant fan that I really hate. Although i really like nirvana, Bowie is great, and the people say that Nirvana's version is better just because Nirvana's more famous and his version is more "pop".

Please, go listen to this stupid modern MTV music because you're an idiot.

[jerrecool11]

david bowie is the best

[GothicEmoAngel01]

DAViD BOWiE 4 life

[kiwibutcher1]

Bowie first ever time

[mrdirtisbomb]

NIRVANA WON!

[aerocmetallica1995]

Nirvana for the win

[deathnoteLband]

love the two versions :D

[aweskerpro]

bowie rules

[triggsyshredd]

BOWIE

[modbeatlefan]

hmm bowies voice sounds robotic its a bit seducing so is kurts. ima go with bowies

[Neves416]

I Cant Decide I Like Both Versions

Just Cant Pick Between The Two

They Both Have Unique aspects

Its To Hard To Divide Better From Worse

There Both Just Too Good

[robismad]

nirvana even coppied a 1960s group name, probably couldn't think of anything original themselves

[koshan1986]

@robismad too tru :)

[Adefesio94]

@robismad fuck you brainny LOL

[Adefesio94]

@robismad NIRVANA is a legend... the last Rock Band Ever....

[unacornmonster]

in my book they're both equally genius. but i'm gonna have to go with bowie because, he did write this song, and it's beautiful just the way that he wrote it. that's the way it was supposed to be played, and it's wonderful.

[WalkingParadox77]

Whew..... Tough choise! But I think I have to go with Nirvana.... More intense. But I ADORE Bowie too....!  *

[NirvanaNevermind41]

.. they are both amazing.. but they are different in one thing...in the emotion that they tried to show!! bowie, sing the song with full of happiness and like a party!! .. but the genius kurt cobaine sing the song with mix emotion.. like regrets and loneliness!!

[howard97]

what about LuLu's version?

[FreneticKey]

bowe forever

[ChuckRage72]

I prefer Kurt's version of this song, by just this much, but Bowie is a better artist overall. Bowie>Cobain.

[Volafortis]

Bowie's version. His arrangement and mi conveys the meaning more appropriately,

[ItsumoYume]

y does david's version sound a little odd in this video o.O'  or is it just me?

[shad0h027]

@ItsumoYume David's voice sounds heavily processed to me. Nirvana played this song tuned about 1/2 step low, not sure which you're hearing.

[hypergeckobrain]

which do you feel like continue listening to ? i say kurt

[stefanulet]

Instrumental is NIRVANA  HEATERRS IS JUST IDIOT

[davidw028]

you cant really do something better than someone else if they made it up, but david bowies version sucks... Nirvana all the way

[Claudine4444]

Nirvana.

[stefanulet]

NIRVANA OVIOSLY .Kurt>David

[accrash100]

kurt is better no doubt about that but every singer has different style of singing so rather than comparing them we should be thankful to them .

[brutusbrutilda]

Nirvana

[templeofcoy]

no reason to make comparisons. Both are great! A great, early BOWIE song, which are usually more artisic expressions than simple rock songs. I do like how Nirvana's solo mimics the choral vocals of the original, that was smart.

[vkalinka17]

yo creo que david bowie tiene mas belleza su cansion y nirvana la hiso mas profunda.

pero me quedo con el original. BOWIE

[boughrey]

NIRVANA

[blacksabbath987123]

anyone notice there in different keys? nirvanas is a little bit higher. o uh nirvana woo! but bowie did write the song so they both did good

[gitarskicentar]

Bowie all the way!!!

[ohmylanta200]

Bowie sounds like a damned robot. Kurt actually sounds like a human being, which is what made him stand out from other music artists.

[killerpanda321123]

definately nirvanas better the guitar solo is better in bowies its kinda in the backround

[brayrrero]

david bowie wrote the song period his the original ..but nirvanas covers the song very good so lets just love every one and give bowie the credit

[specimena]

@brayrrero Good call my friend. Bowie is the man, but I do enjoy Nirvana's version!

[xoxoNewRomanticxoxo]

bowie manage to make a 1969 song sound relevant in 2009 nirvana managed to sing that song in the most simple and unoriginal way possible bowie has outdone them 40 years before them

[DarthVTOR]

Kurt Cobain's been dead for 15, almost 16 years now. How the heck could he have played this song in 2009?

[xoxoNewRomanticxoxo]

i never said he did

[DarthVTOR]

Oh, I see what you mean now, you should've put commas. Nevermind then.

[xoxoNewRomanticxoxo]

or you could get a life?

[screamcrycrashburn]

nirvaaaaaaaaaaaana was way better .

but bowie's a totally different sound . so he's good too .

[riquelmemuse8]

Jajaja comparacion tan estupidaaa Obvio La version de Nirvana no se compara con la del señor david bowie...Nota:Yo no digo que nirvana sea malo de echo fue un grupo super increible pero ps es mas para personas que les gusta lo musica comercial y fue lo que paso con esta cancion Nirvana la hiso comercial pero la vdd es una estupides compararlo la version del SEÑOR DAVID BOWIE es incomparable es magnifica sobervia genial vaya es perfecta El Duque Blanco no tiene comparacion!!!

[senogibalc]

Bowie's version is better lifetime!!!

[frankspiders]

the Bowie version is released in the U.S. in November 1970 and in the UK in April 1971. The song has been covered by a number of other artists, notably by Lulu in 1974, and Nirvana in 1993.

[icewoman972]

Sorry, but Bowie rules...and his version is much older than Nirvanas

[elfinchick]

i know that bowie wrote the song, but Nirvana rules it.

[satyr2434]

@ Elfinchick eres un reprimido al igual que el puto de culobain

[ngilford1]

Nice splice! And it would be interesting to hear the two versions on top of each other.

[eliz1490]

el original es el de bowie pero el mejor es el de nirvana

[M0THERKN0WSBEST]

Sorry, but who wrote the bloody song.

Case closed.

[luppaluppa]

nirvana is great, but bowie's version is something special

[spekteredson]

NIRVANAAAAAA is the best band of all

[Trjm5279]

david bowie rules, i dont even know why people are comparing him with nirvana.

just watch the vid by mastert316 and if you dont already you will love the david bowie version. ...... and he did write the song.

[durcanskymartin]

A like Nirvana's version more

[jphillipcosmic]

Nothing better than the original. Bowie

[ryanpk12]

i dont like much nirvana but i do love this version as much as bowies version.......and sure nirvana were good but.......to me bowie was bigger then MJ lol.

[AcidCakes]

David Bowie is musical genius, I still love Nirvana though, Kurt was a pretty talented musician too, despite what Nirvana haters might say.

[summerof2004]

I like both... different versions of a great song...

[bobysinc2]

nirvana is best ever ever bowie is good

[hellchild65]

wow, that shows how stupid you are, bowie will always be 100000000x better then kurt could ever hope to be, he was THE most overrated artist of the 90's, especially compared to most other artists that got huge latter in the 90's. i dont think a guy who was around for for a mere 7 years and then blew his brains out can stand up to a guy who was around since 67 and sold 125 million albums and has been the most influential in the history of rock, facts are facts nirvana was overrated.

[SkyEatsKyle]

Your basing this on Kurt's personal life - such as how he commited suicide. That has nothing to do with his talent.

You seem to overate this guy as one of the most influential guys in the history of rock. When I am pretty sure, although he had talent he wasn't that much of a contribution, compared to Kurt Cobain and the grunge genre.

Your basically a David Bowie fanboy and you have a go at Kurt Cobain fans. Look at yourself and wise up.

[hellchild65]

if you really believe that kurt kobain was more influence and crucial then bowie was please, do what he did, and blow your brains out now, you know nothing of music. bowie is definatly a way more talented musician then kurt would ever be, and im sure if kurt was alive he would agree with me on that.

[SkyEatsKyle]

I didn't say Kurt was better. I said he had a better contribution to the Grunge genre than Bowie had to the Rock genre. Read what I said before you start getting so butthurt.

[hellchild65]

and you would still be wrong, plus nirvana didnt do anything special to the alternative movement in the 90's that wasnt already being done by more underground groups at the time like manson NIN smashing pumpkins or already done by a the main group that broke alternative music into the mainstream; Jane's Addiction

[SkyEatsKyle]

Alternative Rock - If thats what your talking about when it comes to alternative and grunge are different.

Smashing Pumpkins were made popular due to the breakthrough of grunge mainstream - thanks to bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Fair enough if you think i'm still wrong. But saying that Nirvana didn't do anything special to the alternative movement is stupid. They contributed majorly to the popularity of grunge. Thats like saying Alice In Chains didn't either. Which is wrong.

[hellchild65]

grunge is the alternative genre, grunge was pretty much the media's term for it. and they didnt do anything special. they helped get mainstream attention to the alt. rock genre, oh man HUGE accomplishment(sarcasim). im talking about talent and influence for the most part, lets take NIN for example, sooo many more artists are/have been influenced by trent reznor then nirvana.

[SkyEatsKyle]

Getting mainstream attention to a genre is a huge accomplishment. And if thats what your talking about then why are you commenting my posts. I said the second time I commented this video that I was talking about Kurt's contribution.

[hellchild65]

your saying a guy who has done much for 4 decades is nothing compared to a guy who was around in the early 90's only? you should wise up or hang yourself, how are idiots like you still alive in this world?

[juliusmagic]

I like both!!!

[gusscastro1992]

I love Nirvana but David bowie is the original

[CheckeredDemon310]

You people need to stop referring the original as "David Bowie's version". It is the original, Nirvana had a "version" of the song. Without Bowie, Nirvana's version would never have been done. Furthermore, Nirvana would not have been what they were since Bowie was influential in Kurt's music. I love both Bowie and Nirvana but would never compare the two recordings. I love the song and would say that Nirvana did a great job in capturing the feeling of the song.

[Wrothpestilence]

Why bother comparing a guy who wrote and originally conceived( and a multi decade legend I might add) of a song to someone who just performed it on some bogus awards show. What's the point? Cobain did an alright job, but it was very boring, maybe it was the heroin talking.

[greeknigx12]

because if you had any clue about music you'd be able too see that kurt sang the song better why else would they compare numb nuts

[bkmu]

David Bowie is god!!!!

Nirvana sucks xDDD

[xXRADIATORsXx]

no you silly little boy, they are both great, dont be so gay in future

[starspace]

i read somewhere,kurt used to listen bowie's music allot so Bowie was allways a font of inspiration,the original song debuts on a masterpice album with same name, its not rock its not metal is some kind of hard blues but no one can tell! Kurt gives a really pure version of the song with a lot of feelings in it, that workout really good, but please dont ever say that kurt imortalized this song, that is very dumm, when this song had all the million fans that bowie conquered more than 40 years ago.

[dawgghogg111]

nirvana`s version made the song immortal

[jesperjnielsen]

NIRVANA

[putasensura]

bowie bowie bowie bowie !!!

[reznor97]

i like the nirvana version

[traekdinild]

oh bowie<3

[AsurorusA]

nirvana made the song stuck into anyone's head - esp the outro

[BowieRulez]

The outro as you call it, was in fact written by bowie. And Kurt didn't make the song stick in anyone's head, he made it stick in Nirvana fanboys heads, but not because of anything special that Kurt did, but because of the song itself, which is all Bowie.

[AsurorusA]

yeah .nirvana made it more slick..the outro is a lil bit nerfed by kurt..

thank bowie for creating this great song

[jamborl]

You cant compare David Bowie with Kurt Cobain.

David Bowie is a super star, and much more talented.

It's a good song the both.

[khatelynn]

I would call it a tie.

They did it their own ways, you cant compare such different styles even if it is the same song. But, I do like Nirvanas cover better. Sorry guys.

Davids voice is "creepy" cause its edited to be creepy. He used synths. Kurts voice is real sadness. Bowies version is dreamy while Nirvanas is sad. I think the lyrics work better like that.

No contest, Bowie gets 100 points for writing the song, which is absolutely amazing. BUT Nirvana gets 99.99 points for style and heart.

[BowieRulez]

David's voice is not edited to be creepy. Listen to the live version on here from the Reality tour, it's the same damn voice and there ain't no editing done in a live show. And I might add, Dude is almost 60 when he's doing it. If Cobain were still alive at 60 he sure as hell wouldn't sound that good.

[belsipe]

Cobain makes such an obvious mistake at 3:05 that its unforgiveable. Bowie wins by a KO.

[sofakimlg]

well,i think both versions are good...but bowie's version is better,just because its the original one...and always the original is the best...

[htaeh69]

no way nirvan! Bowie has a creepy voice

[Strwberfields]

They're both good but, I prefer Bowie....extremely talented artist...a true genius! Voice unmatched by any other.

[MrPapaBill]

This is a non contest.

Bowie is a musical genius. Cobain was not - his cover of this Bowie penned masterpiece is limp and insipid by comparison. Listen to the best and definitive version Bowie's 1970 doom-laden album, The Man Who Sold The World.

[Markus1723]

Well I don't know much about Bowie but I saw one music video of him and it scared the shit outta me but I think you gotta give the most credit to the guy who origionally sang it but I prefer Nirvana's version better that's my opinion though.

[31starless31]

Nirvana are much better!

[SketchPanda]

no i still prefer Nirvana... Its more.. Original in my eyes and it doesnt have all the sync and things included but don't get me wrong David Bowie is still a legend

[jag2424]

LMFAO. How is the Nirvana version more original than the actual ORIGINAL by David Bowie. That may be one of the most wacky things I have ever read in my life.

[SketchPanda]

in my eyes nirvanas version is more pure in a way with only guitar and drums and vocals with bass perhaps i dunno? where david bowies version is a lil bit distorted BUT i still like david bowies version i just prefer nirvanas. :) this is my opinion only i don't mind any other peoples opinions :)

[dimitreze]

The drum of Nirvana is not better. The vocals also. And so the guitars. Bowie is definitly better. Nirvana is just making a tribute.

[MrCurryFan]

bowie. he really creates an amazing, dreamlike atmosphere.

[rominadth]

las 2 versiones son hermosas... la cancion en si, es una de las mejores canciones q escuche en mi vida

[justicejayant]

David bowie is better.

[Jerac1337]

I like bowie but i have to give favor to Nirvana.

1) I really like Nirvana

and 2) Nirvana's cover was recorded live and in only one take. The recording was the luckiest bit of pure talent from all three of them.

[appleismyfriend]

I respect this guy. I mean, his username is 'metalheavy55' but he still favours Bowie.

I'm not giving my opinion but I like a guy who can appreciate all genres like myself.

[MMMNUMNUMS]

This is one rare case where I believe the cover is better than the original. I'm not a huge fan of nirvana but this cover is great

[EvelKinevelable]

you could never pick. both are so truley beautiful and amazing. both Bowie and Nirvana are legendary bands and artists that will live on for ages and ages. Bowies take is more playful and light, more middle eastern with the gutair. Nirvana sounds a bit darker but thats their style. i like both as equally as the other, and Ii could never say wich is better. People who take pitty on Nirvana for Kurt Cobains death need to analyze and see that they both have a uniuqe style all their own. get over it

[der2925]

nirvana :)

[Satanus66]

i agree both are good, they are different styles really. Nirvana has the whole grunge thing and it gives it a cool feel..but bowie has the depth with allt he different instruments n stuff

[AscendedInsanity]

Both are great and unique in their own way.

[bryon17]

bowie uses echo Nirvana wins

[maudus1982]

BOWIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[searing75]

Bowie!!!!

[chloetheninja123]

BOWIE!

[Oocheyenne]

nirvana.

[royajm]

Bowie & Nirvana !!!

[Pronoob17]

Nirvana!

[vincentstrasbourg]

Bowie !!!

[Pronoob17]

Nirvana!!!!

[DallasKass]

This is such an American concept to use the word "versus" in any composition defining art! Its so annoying.

This song was created by David and reperformed by Kurt. Thery both echoe two different themes as any form of authentic art should! They should never be compared! Would you dare to compare Mona Lisa and Screem?

[appleismyfriend]

Ok,

a) I'm English.

b) That is not the same at all. Mona Lisa and Scream haven't got similarities. These two artists both performed the same song. It's more like comparing the Mona Lisa to a copy of the Mona Lisa. Which you would do.

[DallasKass]

You missed my point entirely by getting technical on me. I realize comparing these two artists on this song is not exactly like the comparison between Scream and Mona Lisa but the whole point was why compare at all. When David sang this song, it created its own unique atmosphere which is totally different than sensation created when Kurt sang it. Why the F, there needs to be a comparison! if you don't get my point sonny, your taste for ART has not yet ripened! Give it a few years

[appleismyfriend]

There needn't be a comparison. I thought I'd do it to spur a discussion. Which evidently it did and brought with it 45, 000 views.

[DallasKass]

Lol Apple, why didn't you say it to begin with. I can appreciate the work that you did here and I encourage you to post more on youtube. Evidently, you are a creative person and can come up with new things. I'd like to see you do something involving pink floyd. They are my ultimate band.

[xJonneyReillyx]

wow that was a waste of time, nirvana suck, the singer from nirvana sucks and that is why he killed himself. dave grohl sucks cock and looks like a horse and i dont even know who the other guy is.

[Oocheyenne]

dude if ur gonna insult a dead guy like that why dont u crawl into the lowest dirt hole u can find and die and rot.....okay? u understand?

[chloetheninja123]

hahahahahahahhaah

so true.

[seza82]

i am a huge bowie fan, not at all a nirvarna fan, but like kurt's version better, but hey who gives a stuff if both versions are still amazing enough to have a discussion over and people still love the song

[MeBeCorey]

Nirvana:)-----

[JD4rk78]

Bowie ^^as if i like the voice of Cobain.... it's less...amzing than bowie version ^^

FOr me ... ^^

[genocidetoys]

yep...Cobain's ok but Bowie has the best voice 4 this song

[lolF16]

nirvana for ever.

[LOOZR182]

NIRVANA :)

[rule6elur]

why you did this crap? :-(

[underpuka]

BOWIE'S VERSION IS THE BEST

[estebanaldo77]

is very very bad.....PUAJ!!!!!!!!

[xtremejeffhardy1313]

Nirvana

[k8V1000]

I notice they OP cranks up the Nirvana version....you work in commercials?

The Nirvana version has a nice edge to it but so does every remake of every song and the next version will make Nirvana's seem tame (hopefully not with volume tricks)

And Wutang you wish you could have a supermodel wife and a career like Bowies so stfu.

[GilbertSmith]

You're a fucking idiot. I'm not even gonna explain to you why, because it's blatantly obvious.

[WuTanG454]

Blatantly obvious is to how two men end up in the same bed together....naked, must have fallen on echother dicks. Please explain to me you fuck!

[GilbertSmith]

That qualifies as hate speech, and hate speech makes you a shitty person.

[GilbertSmith]

It's the twenty first century and your attitude is from the caveman days. Please get with the program you gay bashing waste of human life.

[felogu]

Nirvana version is better, david bowie is orrible, and nirvana cover is MUCH BETTER!

Nirvana so overrated, the cover