Richie Kotzen is on the podcast tomorrow! Also, The Darkness are going on tour in UK, USA and Europe this year, tickets are here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

@raquelsnt

10 ай бұрын

Lucky people in whose countries The Darkness are going to land on tour! My economy is not as well like for travelling outside Spain to watch you, but i wish it was!

@selenanoll8462

10 ай бұрын

Skipping the PNW, I see.😢

@cheechdubinsky6709

10 ай бұрын

Lose that lame Canadiens sweater, Oilers rule 🇨🇦

@douglasmorris81

10 ай бұрын

New OR-lins to match local

@dave-jk6en

10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this! nice one Justin!!

We are honored sir! It was such a pleasure to record this great song..much love to you, Justin!

@ZzrzZ2012

10 ай бұрын

Miss Sykes voice is phenomenal 👌

@drjay73

10 ай бұрын

You all did a brilliant version! Congrats!

@yzolakitchi

10 ай бұрын

Utterly fantabulous! By far my favourite cover 🥰

@ThePouchey

10 ай бұрын

#1 by miles . . . made my day!!

@markfrost4064

10 ай бұрын

Killed it, will be learning your version and djangofying it!

I'm still so blown away that you reacted to me, let alone with such kindness! Thank you so much ❤😊

@ironduke6286

10 ай бұрын

Autotune trash!!

@KingofCrusher

10 ай бұрын

Insane how you hit the high notes even higher, haha. Good shib.

@alexkohler8282

10 ай бұрын

impressive... would be wild to do a harmonized version between you two

@najrenchelf2751

10 ай бұрын

Your face before starting really said “send help” 😹❤️

@LalisasToxicHusband

10 ай бұрын

@@alexkohler8282ackshually, sir, if you in sing octaves together that's not technically harmonization

My wife and I walked into our wedding reception to “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” and it is one of the memories most people still have of our reception 15 years later!

@NinnaJensen

7 ай бұрын

I can't describe how much I love that!

Doing a whole youtube video reacting to people covering your song is possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen a music artist do. Great respect to you, Sir!

@TheRayfield77

2 ай бұрын

Right!?

@synchronicity1470

2 ай бұрын

Justin Hawkins is one of the best humans on the planet.

Appreciate you checking out my version, Justin. All the best.

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

10 ай бұрын

Nice one Gareth! It's a great version for weddings!

@mell3109

10 ай бұрын

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain currently on hols in Florida and woke up the wife laughing at the fingering her ring joke 😂😂😂

@theothertonydutch

10 ай бұрын

@@mell3109 If you remove "joke" from your sentence you'll get more mileage out of that joke even.

@christschinwon

10 ай бұрын

George Formby still wins for me!

@squidcaps4308

10 ай бұрын

Ah, the version of which i just said "SO autotuned that is should get roasted for it. Horrible and lazy interpretation, "lets smooth over all the edges and make it beige"..". Not taking those back, if it is the same one we are talking about. That is the kind when you are making a product and eventually as you are polishing it, you take all the things away from it that makes the original great. The original has GREAT sense of parody and laughing at yourself, over the top stadium rock anthem with cheesy lyrics. Trying to make it "authentic and intimate"... It is kind of like people thing that "Every Breath You Take" is a love ballad, and then make a cover of it non-ironically. You did not get the song, you used the song, exploited it. Taking away all the edges it became nothing. And you obviously have the talent to do better.

The vintage New Orleans, best by far! They've shown what is 'hidden' in the song, added musical value and made it their own.

@baxtermystery

10 ай бұрын

Post Modern Jukebox usually knocks it out of the park

@snailmail4152

10 ай бұрын

@@baxtermystery 👍hadn't heard of them but will definitely check them out. Great sound!

@supergalaxyfist7730

10 ай бұрын

Agreed, absolute gold.

@Yosser70

10 ай бұрын

There’s nothing hidden in the song, just good lyrics that they put a bog standard jazz backing to and sucked the life out of it!

@koalaofdoom

10 ай бұрын

@@snailmail4152 They have a bunch of greats to chose from, but personally I think "creep" and "all about that bass" are simply fantastic renditions of the originals, if you're looking for a few songs to start the rabbit hole. ; )

It's so great that a musician looks at covers of their song with such fondness and positivity!

The Post Modern Jukebox was AMAZING!!!! Absolutely extraordinary- loved it!!!

Halocene is actually singing live yes! She's really such an incredible singer

@Halocene

10 ай бұрын

Aww thanks Anna 🥰

@bro2917

9 ай бұрын

Liked the performance but the "omg I cant believe I did that for no reason *hehe* I'm so quirky" is just a big ick for me

@doodadsdandy

9 ай бұрын

i think he meant like live as in a gig/concert after singing for ages etc etc

@yelyahgemma

6 ай бұрын

@@bro2917 why you felt it was necessary to comment this especially when she's reading these comments is an ick

@bro2917

6 ай бұрын

@@yelyahgemma what are you trying to say? do you need someone to translate for you?

Justin: "You don't hear three guitar solo's in a three minute song" Megadeth: "Hold my beer"

@DJKr15py

10 ай бұрын

Nah that's three three-minute guitar solos in a nine-minute song.

@komalsolanki2690

10 ай бұрын

This might be the best comment anyone has ever made. Ever.

@StormbringerMM

10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

This is a very special song to me. It was playing on the radio as I was steaming down the road far too fast having been told my one day old son had been rushed into the SCBU. If you listen to the lyrics imagining new parents looking at - and unable to hold - their one day old child in an incubator hooked up to various medical monitors they take on a very different meaning: ‘I believe in a thing called love, just listen to the rhythm of my heart, there’s a chance we can make it now, we’ll be rocking’ til the sun goes down…’

@geraldinelafayette1838

8 ай бұрын

Yessss, so many love songs can be dedicated to our babies once we have them!

@carolynheaney715

6 ай бұрын

I love this so much. It’s great how it’s possible to reinterpret lyrics and they can take on a different meaning. I do it with a lot.

@Welcome2Niches

5 ай бұрын

is your son ok? I'm so sorry that happened to you and your son.

So much respect for you accepting these covers and giving honest critique, instead of knocking them down. You're amazing!

It's great to see you being so generous. A lot of bands (I'm looking at you Eagles, in particular) would not only refuse to acknowledge these covers, but will actively strive to have them removed and blocked. I really don't see the sense in that. It's not like we are going to buy their version of the song instead of your's, and it keeps your version in people's minds. The Darkness are still current because we haven't forgotten you, and these covers are part of that.

@MurfFromCanada

10 ай бұрын

Add Guns n Roses to that list of blockers..."sigh"

@MetaSynCreta

10 ай бұрын

Ya Rick Beato has been very expressive about the Eagles and other copywrite Karens.

@TheRayfield77

2 ай бұрын

I get it in the sense that it's their property, and they can share it how they like. That said, I discover many songs I never heard because others do a cover of them. It will make me go and look up the original so I can check them out too. So if you want more people to hear your music, let more people play your music.

@davidlichtman568

2 ай бұрын

They can’t block covers - it’s fair use. They can only block clips of their recordings.

The fact the song can be done in so many different styles, is a sign of its greatness.

@MikeTheYokel

9 ай бұрын

As with many of the truly great tunes. They can transcend genre and be amazing in many styles.

This is what the internet and KZread was invented for! A video of a rockstar watching artists perform covers of one of their songs. And how brilliant are those covers!

My husband and I walked out of our wedding into our reception to this song... (the original version, not a cover) it will always have a special place in my heart!

Post Modern Jukebox version is incredible, I love when people add their own style in covers.. PATD also did a fine job

@SobrietyandSolace

10 ай бұрын

P!ATD cover sounds like it would be right up my street

@85priesty

10 ай бұрын

Panic at the Disco is just a copy...it's good, but not original... It's a boring cover. The others were great...or at least different

@85priesty

7 ай бұрын

@@SobrietyandSolace they're rubbish. If I hear anything about "Closing the Goddam door" I would take the person responsible for playing the song and ensuring they ended up with a broken nose as I CLOSED THE GODDAMNED DOOR.

Great Habs jersey!! And a fantastic video!! Btw, the duet we didn't know we needed , the darkness and P!atd together doing this. Have a great day.

@chuckleezodiac24

10 ай бұрын

that jersey looked better on Shania Twain.

@nordvegfigg7746

10 ай бұрын

He needs a Leafs jersey.

@armonwp

10 ай бұрын

No he doesn't.

@willowpillow690

9 ай бұрын

Which captain wore #28?

@deanl0

9 ай бұрын

@@willowpillow690 Justin H imself tm tailor-made

I’m not usually into going to see live performances of bands that only perform covers, but the spins PMJ put on tracks make it *so* worthwhile. I’ve seen them multiple times, and try to go every time they tour near me.

My wife and I have chosen your original song to go out after our wedding on 27.05.2022. And we saw your concert in Amsterdam on last Friday. It was genius. Thank you for your music.

PMJ are magnificent in just about everything they do. Their arrangers are top notch!

@jpdemer5

10 ай бұрын

Scott Bradlee is all of the arrangers - he's a frickin' genius.

THIS is how artists should be treating covers of their songs. Very cool. ❤

Bro you are a legit watch! Love your stories and breakdowns. Cheers

Canadiens fan? Cool! The first singer could hit the highs for sure.😀The different styles of your song were awesome!❤

@chrishowker8431

5 ай бұрын

i was also thinking that.. yeah sure, the different versions are interesting but would love to jus sit and watch a hockey game with him :D

Halocene (and their singer Addie) has done some amazing covers! They have such awesome range and always nail it 👌

@Halocene

10 ай бұрын

You're so sweet thank you!

@dorientjewoller113

6 ай бұрын

@@Halocene I know your work through Psy'Aviah aka Ives Schelpe and your collaborations with him.

Panic at the Disco for me. This song is so rock and roll! That's what I love most about it and Panic pays perfect homage to the spirit of it, adding their own flare.

@Imminent_Wrath

10 ай бұрын

that singer can do no wrong... i can sing it almost perfectly but its hard to top PATDs vocals

@lunakat7020

8 ай бұрын

👍💯

Halocene is absolutely incredible and her vocal range is massive.

Watching a musician comment positively on a cover rather than have it taken down is the perfect way to please old fans and gain new ones. Brilliant. Go Habs.

We had this as our first dance song. Started with the Delta Goodrem cover and then went into the Darkness version to get it going. Our second date was a Darkness gig in Newcastle so seemed quite fitting for us. Been married 5 years now, so we “believe” 😀

@czayce

10 ай бұрын

I walked down the aisle to her version! It's so perfect for a wedding. That sounds like great craic though, wish we would have thought of that 🎉

@bradleythompson2644

10 ай бұрын

When did you see them in Newcastle? I was there in Nov 2019, amazing gig!

Wow! The second version just reveals your amazing songwriting! Only the greatest rock sings can slide between genres. You have so many songs this applies to!❤

These vids you publish have everything I need these days ... what a huge delight to find the channel .. and it's only Tuesday

I love that you are so bloody honest and straight-forward with your reaction, mate. It's bloody brilliant that you're so able to recognize the ability of others, and not feel threatened like so many other performers seem to. Right bloody on, mate, right bloody on!

My favourite was vintage New Orleans, it was so different and had so much flair! Loved the sigh and the skat 😆 just brilliant. The wedding one was excruciating...I kept saying why? Why? WHY? whilst it was playing.

You know you have done something right when you get covered by Post Modern Jukebox. Great video Sir.

Apart from yours the original, I loved the New Orleans style version. It also put me in mind of Amy Winehouse for some reason. She’d have covered it brilliantly . ❤

I tune in for every episode. I never would have thought that Justin had such a great sense of humor and so interesting What has shocked me most is his deep understanding of music. I honestly thought he got where he was because he could sing really high notes. Once you follow his Chanel you realize he is a musical genius and a guy you’d like to hang out with.

@TheRayfield77

2 ай бұрын

That stood out to me too. He is definitely a well versed musician.

@synchronicity1470

2 ай бұрын

hmph. That great sense of humor is what had music critics slagging them off. TD were the greatest new, hard rock band of the dawning century and deserved respect. but that's a-okay. millions around the world still love The Darkness.

As a DJ for a small public radio station in Astoria Oregon, KMUN, I picked up this song and gave it a lot of air and became a fan of the band, following your trajectory right up to this day. Couldn't have been happier you started this vlog and now this! Happy happy joy joy. Justin, you rascal.

@franambrose8667

10 ай бұрын

Aaaaaa a Ren and Stimpy reference!!! 😍

@anndelfel7469

10 ай бұрын

Love KMUN!

The New Orleans version was my favorite, too. I play in a doom metal band and we've covered it. It works surprisingly well. Plus, I don't have to try for the high notes in our slow doom version. :)

I love how wholesome you are with your reactions. Just finding such great things about everything being done. You are so great.

Postmodern Jukebox was definitely my favorite out of this selection, but I would have loved to have seen you react to the version by Scary Pockets!

The New Orleans styled version is the correct choice. Nice Habs sweater. The “see you on the ice” could’ve worked here also.

I'm definitely going to use "nearly" in my everyday now 😂 Postmodern Jukebox was also my favorite. I also love their version of Teenage Dirtbag.

WOW Justin... kudos for the Habs jersey 😎🤘☘ Respect & Peace ☘

This is great I wish more artists would review cover bands that cover their songs.😊love you man...

Must be such a kick hearing people cover your music, especially so well. Excellent Stuff Justin.

It must be pretty flattering to have people cover your work in different ways. To me, it represents the imprint you've made on this earth. Very tangible. I still smile when I see the videos of The Darkness live and I hear the first notes of that song. It just lifts my spirit.. Your music and your channel have made me smile during some health issues and just given me a reason to feel good whatever day I listen to it. I hope to see you whenever you manage to get to the Boston area again.. Thanks, Justin!👍

Its brilliant that you are so positive about it all. Really shows class. I saw the band a few years back, The personality shines through on stage. Top shelf.

You are amazing Justin, your appreciation of all the styles is really incredible. I'm not a musician, your break down of all of them helps me appreciate them more as well.

You know you have a great song when you can swing it in a few different ways! Postmodern Jukebox was my fav, but Panic at the Disco was awesome, as well. All great efforts!

This was one of those videos where you started to smile right away, and then never stopped 🙂 I'd say number two did the best work in interpreting the song.

How awesome to see artists show up on KZread to check out the covers. I can only imagine how happy those people must be, to see themselves show up in this video.

I just love how justin is just this soft spoken, educated english chap. So unexpected really. Reminds me of bowie.

That was indeed fun, my favorite is also The Postmodern Jukebox one. Kudos for the Montreal Canadiens jersey.

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX is amazing!!! I LOVE *LOVE* LOVE their version of "Sweet Child O' Mine" with Miche Braden

I can't imagine how excited these bands are for you to do this! keep up the wholesome vibes Justin!

Justin, so happy I found you! I think you and The Darkness are AWESOME, can't wait to watch everything! Can we watch everything through first and then break it up with comments from you, I loved the Jazz vibe cover and lots of the others, this song deserves all the Covers!

Post Modern Jukebox, monsieur habitant. Their interpretation makes the song seem to belong to that era. Adorable! The joy you bring! Speaking of Darkness covers, there’s another, acapella, of just verse and chorus of Nobody Can See Me Cry by Alexandria Boddie that soars way above the clouds too!

Pmj are fucking incredible loads of amazing covers and reworks of tunes

I've been listening to the branches cover of your song for years and I got almost emotional watching you listening to it. Well done on creating such an incredible song.

The Vintage New Orleans version is my favorite. It's such an amazing interpretation and she really knocks it out of the park.

Wow! So many interesting interpretations. Confession: I became aware of The Darkness because I was asked to come up with an acoustic version forba wedding. In learning the song I became a fan. I vote for the New Orleans version but all were pretty remarkable. Cheers!

Yeah. It's Post Modern Jukebox for me. Clear winner. I absolutely love it. Definitely the most creative interpretation, although mad props to the guy playing all four in the attic, wearing his wife's clothes while day drinking. Also very cool and fitting that Panic! at the Disco did it. Clearly some mad love and respect there. And the "octave-higher" girl: Wow! The vocal control at the top of her range! She had some real fun with it. Et, Les Habitants!

Such an amazing song, with so many awesome interpretations. And Justin, we love your screeching, don't stop!

Justin, I am so happy I found out one of the musicians I loved so so much as a teen has a YT channel and I get to see him and share his thoughts. Back then, I wanted nothing more than to know what those celeb guys were like, and now you are making my dream come true. The music of The Darkness made me really mad at myself for not being able to sing (as well as you do) but yeah, it's a hardware problem, can't do anything. Anyway, much love and I am so happy that in a world of arrogant people full of themselves, you seem way different and genuine.

I LOVE the 2nd version! She has a beautiful voice & the song is exciting how she sings it😍

Every artist did a great job and are all very talented! Justin, I think you may be on to something here! Although I don't know if every original artist is humble and cool enough to listen to their own covers - you prove once again you are far more than a rock star!

You're so genuine, it's refreshing to watch your videos

Thanks for introducing me to Halocene. I dug into their channel and after hearing Addie here am liking what I hear. She's got an impressive voice and I'm looking forward to what she does in future.

As impressed as I was with the Post Modern Jukebox cover, my heart goes to Panic At The Disco. Brilliant.

@kvbstudios316

10 ай бұрын

I was a little surprised Justin didn’t comment on the crowd singing along in PATD’s version.

I love the second version. I am completely with you on that one. What an amazing interpretation of such a brilliant song. Love your band by the way. 😁😄

I love how in depth you get into this. Feels a LOT different from most "Reacting to my song being covered" videos I've seen.

My first dance song at my wedding was I Believe In a Thing Called Love - Delta Goodrem blended with darkness version. It worked really well as it sounds like a nice slow song to get everyone up and then once they're on their feet it blended into the classic rock version we know and love and everyone had no choice but to stay up and keep dancing haha!

My wife and I sang a duet cover of I Believe in a Thing Called Love to start our wedding. We met at Karaoke, and it seemed a far more appropriate start than the traditional wedding march...

@raquelsnt

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful story, it is something that never is going to happen to me, that a man fall in love with me after listening me to sing 😂

@sweetpandora2685

10 ай бұрын

@@raquelsnt That's funny! 😁

@raquelsnt

10 ай бұрын

@@sweetpandora2685 😀

It’s crazy how the same song can be so different and still works perfectly well. Sign of a good song. Just need a classical version to top it off

Glasgow Barrowlands, best music venue going. I saw Elvis Costello amongst others there, FANtastic

Proof of a great, well written song ... played in multiple styles with different arrangements and instrumentations without losing the essence of the song. Well done, Justin!

Everyone was a winner in its own way. And one you could check out in your own time (or in a future video like this one, eh?) is Hanson. Yes, of "MMMBop" fame. They do a fantastic live cover.

I love The Darkness, Halocene and Panic At The Disco! Awesome!!

Man I love this channel. Didn't know how to take you at first, but once I knew you sang and played that wicked axe as well as you are the singer of "a thing called love" I'm in 100% aa well as I immediately subbed! I mean how could one not be a total fan? Love how you are phenomenally awesome yet you don't take yourself so seriously and I could sit and chat to a guy like you for hours. I love how royally English you are too man. The absolute best music always comes from across the pond. Always without a doubt! It must be so gloomy there that you Brit's just have nothing bloody better to do than crank out hit after bloody hit. So remember to stay great and Pip pip Cheerio, carry on my mate.

AGREED!!! That version was my favorite also. Just a beautiful interpretation. I love her attitude along with her brilliant voice. I also love watching your face react to seeing these performances. It’s a great face😊

One man band cover!! So creative, so much talent and skill to play all those instruments! Plus, the costumes!!

@bfaaron

10 ай бұрын

❤

Justin, your videos are such a breath of fresh air. I just love your insight and positivity.

Loved your grace and generosity as ever Justin.. Went from this to Hanson version. . When did those boys grow up 😮... ❤

Postmodern Jukebox is awesome. One of my favourite KZread cover bands.

We used that last one as the first dance at our wedding last year! I then mashed it up to go into your version for the 2nd verse so we could rock out

Dude love the jersey! I really enjoy when you are so open about people covering your music its refreshing to see.

@jean-rockdion7960

9 ай бұрын

Yup.... the most beautiful jersey in the world!!

Imagine a song you wrote being interpreted in so many ways around the world. Justin is so humble but he surely must realise he is one the legends of our time.

It must be so fulfilling to have anyone cover one's work at all. The result may be unexpected, but it is an honor none the less.

the darkness was underestimated. Looooove hearing the other peaople who agreee sing their own versions. Big love to all.

My fav is n2 as well PostModern...etc... It's a brilliant whole different interpretation of the song, just love it. But I wonder... not in a " technical" way but emocionally... Justin... with the Panic at...cover, listening to the crowd going THAT crazy about a cover of YOUR song... How does it feels?? The influence, the impact you had and have on such a big amount of people... You ( all the guys in the band) must be so proud ,I think... Is it moving for you? It would be great to know how you feel about that. Love The Darkness ... every minute,every hour, every day 😂. Congrats for your whole career and for what is yet to come. Tons of love from Madrid❤.

Love your reaction to these exquisite covered. I could only imagine having the person who started it come back and love your interpretation

Absolutely love Panic! At The Disco’s cover, Brendon was at his vocal peak 2011 - 2014 imo

Yes, PMJ's version is my favorite cover. Yes they changed it around and made it their own, but they did it in a way that seems they have a genuine love of the song, and "honor it"... while demonstrating their own amazing artistry.

Dude, I didn't even know this channel existed. You're such a brilliant vocalist. I fucking love this song and so many others. \m/

ohh loving some of these, gonna check a few of them out more :) Keep being awesome Justin! A thing called love is a very good day drunk song >< dont need to hit the high notes if you are drunk enough to believe you hit the high notes

So glad to see this song getting the attention it deserves!!! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery or whatever. Love ya Justin!!!

We considered having the Gareth Bush wedding version as the song we left our ceremony too, but after a lot of thought went 'screw it' and left to the original (and best).

@Dadaadad268

10 ай бұрын

Nice bush ?

@theshadowfax239

9 ай бұрын

Good choice, the other version was so generic and boring.

I can't believe it's been 20 years since that song came out. I remember when it did come out and how it captivated me, dont' remember how I discovered it but still listent to it today.

Justin, they are love songs. You can't fool those that love you & the band. We love you men. You are cool, sweet, and generous hearts. Be proud we noticed.