I really enjoy all the comments that say, "He shouldn't do this one." YOU get up there and try! Of course its not going to be like Billy's because he's not. He just having fun with an old song, he liked, Having a modern artist cover a song is the highest form of flattery, it mean's Dave appreciates his music. Stop passing life or death judgments and just dance. lol
I like Dave Matthews and all...but this version doesn't even come close to Billy Preston's version from the 70's...but then again no one touches Billy's version. But definitely a pretty good take on the song
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I hate to say it, because I was happy that someone wanted to remember Billy Preston, but this cover is an embarrassment...not creative, just letter-by-letter, note-by-note copy of the infinitely better original. And what the hell is Matthews doing trying to force push out those high notes which he doesn't hit? The slop jam atr the end is just a mess. Our corner homeless are better.
dave is so good live, everyone hates him because he had/has a long stint w/ popularity. Just because he's put out some chill emotional acoustic songs that a lot of ppl think are whack doesn't mean these guys don't rip the roof off the place live, they fuckin average 3-4 hour concerts and thats more to say than a lot of live acts these days. Check out his rothbury set, im tellin you man these guys play their asses off non-stop endurance for 4 hours, live music gods.
Yeah, I mean, I'm all for paying tribute to greatness, and Billy Preston was one of the most underappreciated artists of his genre, but come on, Dave Matthews Band? What's next? Wanna have Elton John cover a Charlie Daniels song?
you guys are absolute idiots, period. you guys clearly must not play music, im not saying you have to love dmb but you gotta respect them. there arent many bands out there as tight as these guys anymore. now go do something productive
Man, you are brilliant. Very much like all the other 12 year olds that havent discovered Jam Bands yet, or whatever the next step up from this 'music' is.
he sounds like SRV
marcusbrown2302 1 month ago
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marcusbrown2302 1 month ago
This is as bad as if I tried to do it.
dynelol 5 months ago
Another Dave Matthews piece of crap.
offstride 10 months ago
I really enjoy all the comments that say, "He shouldn't do this one." YOU get up there and try! Of course its not going to be like Billy's because he's not. He just having fun with an old song, he liked, Having a modern artist cover a song is the highest form of flattery, it mean's Dave appreciates his music. Stop passing life or death judgments and just dance. lol
MrCopperhead1861 1 year ago
I like Dave Matthews and all...but this version doesn't even come close to Billy Preston's version from the 70's...but then again no one touches Billy's version. But definitely a pretty good take on the song
Princeboy99 1 year ago
agreed he should have never tried this song
RythmTrail 1 year ago
what an awful singer. probably the only front man in the world who ruins his own band. they'd be so good without him.
ahain141 1 year ago
I dont care about Dave's voice here, this cover is awesome!
JordansHomeMovies 1 year ago
I heard he lip syncs all his songs
vkojha 1 year ago
2:19 he loses his voice
MrVivacious 2 years ago
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I hate to say it, because I was happy that someone wanted to remember Billy Preston, but this cover is an embarrassment...not creative, just letter-by-letter, note-by-note copy of the infinitely better original. And what the hell is Matthews doing trying to force push out those high notes which he doesn't hit? The slop jam atr the end is just a mess. Our corner homeless are better.
alascerca 2 years ago
hahahah he is not even close. This is ridiculous hahaha
mistasista1 2 years ago
dave matthews seems like one of those guys you'd wanna get to record reading a book. or do a voice over. I like the raspiness of his voice
expressionmany 2 years ago 2
Butch had a hard on during this!!!
Dexter3641 2 years ago
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sammylafarge 2 years ago
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wroonaa 2 years ago
ps. RIP Billy
blazeabago24 3 years ago 2
dave is so good live, everyone hates him because he had/has a long stint w/ popularity. Just because he's put out some chill emotional acoustic songs that a lot of ppl think are whack doesn't mean these guys don't rip the roof off the place live, they fuckin average 3-4 hour concerts and thats more to say than a lot of live acts these days. Check out his rothbury set, im tellin you man these guys play their asses off non-stop endurance for 4 hours, live music gods.
blazeabago24 3 years ago 2
Dude, I agree..check out Rhythms Edge version of this song see if u like it..
rpgfire 3 years ago
rpgfire- i checked it- its actually pretty good!
where did you get the guitar tab from?
Friendo108 3 years ago
Okay i totally respect DMB, and they really do have some good songs. but they really should've left this one to Billy Preston.
brenex711 3 years ago
uh... yeah
th3rhyno 3 years ago
Yeah, I mean, I'm all for paying tribute to greatness, and Billy Preston was one of the most underappreciated artists of his genre, but come on, Dave Matthews Band? What's next? Wanna have Elton John cover a Charlie Daniels song?
daddymak8 3 years ago
you guys are absolute idiots, period. you guys clearly must not play music, im not saying you have to love dmb but you gotta respect them. there arent many bands out there as tight as these guys anymore. now go do something productive
goodgoodtime29 3 years ago
They suck at doing soul music period.......
wjc66 3 years ago
god damn...they need to stick with their own shitty music and not completely screw this masterpiece
billy preston FTW
KHBrawl 3 years ago
Man, you are brilliant. Very much like all the other 12 year olds that havent discovered Jam Bands yet, or whatever the next step up from this 'music' is.
LordBoognish 3 years ago
get a fucking life dude
goodgoodtime29 3 years ago
I'd rather tell you that you listen to garbage.
LordBoognish 3 years ago
he is rich and gets laid all the time?
well, at least hes got that going for him.
be careful with the N word pal, our new president is going to lock you up.
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brushpicks 3 years ago
the only thing good about this is the piano...
dave is a tool
LordBoognish 3 years ago
thank you!
Flemgrill 3 years ago 2
U R A RETARD
SAM135073 3 years ago
agreed, this is the best cover of this song i have ever heard
toconnell29 3 years ago
Not bad at all.
Kudos to the keyboardist... he did a good tribute to Billy Preston there!
ericx777 3 years ago
Let me just say that the guy playing
keys smokes. I think Billie would
agree. Dave's voice wasn't top
but jeez, give him a break. Do
you know how many hours that organ
of his has to put in a week?
And he definitely was getting off
himself and not just going through
the motions of another playback.
I give them a 9 out of 10.
fujimo 3 years ago 4
I am not a Dave Matthews fan but this is pretty good. Kept it true.
imprettystoned 3 years ago 5
It's actually a pretty good version I think. At least they didn't try to change it too much like most bands would!!
kissthegirl2007 3 years ago 3
i will say this the billy madison way YOU BLEW IT!!!!
bongoo93 3 years ago
Well also, dave at this gig had totally wrecked his throat, I still think it's awesome and yeah, it's good you posted this cos I didnt get it either!
huwbean 3 years ago 2
this performance was amazing! i didn't have enough space on my camera to video it so i'm so glad i found it on here!! peace, love & dmb.
mischinandlrbong 4 years ago 2