Cover Corner

CLARA C: I WON'T GIVE UP

2012-01-29T21:33:00.002+08:00

Watch CLARA C's breathtaking cover of "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz...Gosh I cannot get over how beautiful this is!!

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MILEY CYRUS covers BOB DYLAN song!!

2012-01-24T20:17:00.008+08:00

MILEY CYRUS debuted the music video for her Bob Dylan cover “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”, which is featured on the Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International album.

All proeeds from the sale of the album, will be donated to Amnesty International, which is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.

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INGRID MICHAELSON covers REM song!

2012-01-24T07:47:00.001+08:00

Watch INGRID MICHAELSON do a very unique cover of the R.E.M. classic "Nightswimming."

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ELLENONCEAGAIN: THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA

2012-01-21T20:45:00.004+08:00

Texas singer Ellen Hinton aka ELLENONCEAGAIN covers one of the most popular bosanova hit, "The Girl From Ipanema". Watch the video below and prepare to be amazed!

Ellen's voice was a knock-out!! This one is probably the best version i've heard yet! Love it!!! =)
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BOBTOWN: MY BODY IS A CAGE

2012-01-17T22:23:00.007+08:00

Indie folk-Americana band BOBTOWN takes on Arcade Fire's anthem “My Body Is a Cage”. Watch the video here:

I heard a lot of cover of this song but was not convinced but this one -it's beautiful! Totally an eargasm!! =)

BOBTOWN is: Karen Dahlstrom, Alan Lee Backer, Katherine Etzel, Fred Stesney and Jen McDearman. You can visit their official website here.
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ANNE-MARIE SANDERSON: VOICES CARRY

2012-01-17T21:45:00.006+08:00

Here's ANNE-MARIE SANDERSON and her folked-up cover version of Til Tuesdays 1985 hit single "Voices Carry".

I absolutely dig this cover! Anne has a sweet, wonderful voice that I can listen up all day!...Instant fan from the Philippines!!! =)

You can check her out at the ff. links:

http://annemariesanderson.com/

http://twitter.com/AnneMariesian

http://facebook.com/TheAnneMariesian

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LAURA ZOCCA: VIDEO GAMES

2012-01-14T20:22:00.006+08:00

YouTube artist LAURA ZOCCA never fails to amazed me with her cover songs. Here's her latest- a stunning cover of Lana Del Rey's "Video Games":

i really really love her voice!...sounds like birds chirping in the morning!! =)
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BLUE BAYOU COVER

2012-01-14T15:28:00.006+08:00

Watch sultry singer NORAH JONES and singer-songwriter M. WARD performing a Roy Orbison classic "Blue Bayou"...What an amazing collaboration! They really compliment each other splendidly!!

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COUNTING CROWS: CRAZY FOR YOU

2012-01-09T21:40:00.003+08:00

Here is COUNTING CROWS with their version of Madonna's 1985 hit single "Crazy For You"...I thought this one sounded a bit unlikely when I first heard it, but it’s live and acoustic and comes across as earnest and slightly melancholy. Absolutely love it!!

BOYCE AVENUE: IT WILL RAIN

2012-01-05T22:09:00.004+08:00

Watch BOYCE AVENUE's cover of Bruno Mars song "It Will Rain"...

One day, these guys are going to be huge! I honestly can't wait for that day, they deserve it. This cover is better than the original!!
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HAPPY 2012!!!

2012-01-04T10:25:00.004+08:00

MANIGONG BAGONG TAON SA INYONG LAHAT!!!

First post of the year is an awesome violin cover of JAY SEAN's hit "2012 (It Ain't The End)" uploaded in YouTube by Violin4Real. Check it out!

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WATCH: Zooey Deschanel Gets Bluesy With Joseph Gordon-Levitt!

2011-12-31T21:39:00.000+08:00

Two of my favorite actor/musicians Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt show off their vocal ability and infectious cuteness in a YouTube video where the two cover a 1947 jazz song, “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”... The New Girl star played the ukulele while the "50/50" actor played the guitar. What a great performance!

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I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-21T22:19:00.000+08:00

A couple of years ago, the world was stunned when ANYA MARINA did an amazing cover of TI's hit single "Whatever You Like". Today, she's back with another cover song just in time for the holiday. The song was "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas", a 1953 song originally performed by an artist named Gayla Peevey.

Truly a beautiful voice and amazing talent! Nice one, Anya!!! =)

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LISSIE: 2000 MILES

2011-12-17T21:04:00.001+08:00

Here is LISSIE's version of The Pretenders' 1983 christmas hit, "2000 Miles".

...as usual, Lissie nailed it!!

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OWL EYES: PUMPED UP KICKS

2011-12-17T21:02:00.001+08:00

It’s no secret how much I love the original but I am just dumbfounded by how stupidly good this cover actually is by up ang coming Australian artist Brooke Addamo and her band OWL EYES. Her voice is amazing and sounds even better live on this awesome cover. Watch it below:

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KESHA covers a BOB DYLAN song!

2011-12-11T12:56:00.003+08:00

Now, this is really a surprise!!...KESHA sings her heart out in this cover of Bob Dylan's classic "Don' Think Twice, It's All Right"...

This cover is part of a Bob Dylan tribute "Chimes Of Freedom", to benefit Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary which also features Adele, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Lenny Kravitz and more. The album will hit stores worldwide January next year with all proceeds going to Amnesty International.
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MIKE POSNER covers 'WONDERWALL'

2011-12-08T20:22:00.004+08:00

Listen to this cover of "Wonderwall" by Electro-pop crooner MIKE POSNER off the new mixtape 'The Layover', which features a rap verse from Big K.R.I.T. (who the hell is he?)

Can't compare this to OASIS but at least Posner made it his own!...Nice one! :D
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MIKAELA DAVIS: CASIMIR PULASKI DAY

2011-12-05T20:39:00.006+08:00

Check this out: A mind blowing cover version of Sufjan Steven's "Casimir Pulaski Day", performed by the incredibly talented harpist/vocalist MIKAELA DAVIS.

I think I'm in love with this cover as much as the original, Sufjan would be proud!...For more videos like this, visit her YouTube channel here. =)
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MICHAEL BUBLE: CHRISTMAS album

2011-12-02T20:29:00.006+08:00

Canadian crooner MICHAEL BUBLE rings in the holiday season with his new record titled, “CHRISTMAS”. The album includes such holiday classics with guest performances by Shania Twain on "White Christmas" and The Puppini Sisters on "Jingle Bells." Also included in the CD is a new song "Cold December Night," a Bublé penned original written for the record. "It's always been my favorite holiday and I knew that one day I would record the ultimate Christmas record. I wanted it to sound and feel very authentic -- pretty much like a live studio album. I'm very proud of it." says Buble.

Oh man! Nobody sings Christmas tunes like our man Bublé! Check out this favorite track off the album:

On the week ending 10 December 2011, CHRISTMAS rose to number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album sales chart, becoming Bublé's third chart-topper following 2007's Call Me Irresponsible and 2009's Crazy Love. It's also the second holiday set to top the charts this year, following Justin Bieber’s “Under The Mistletoe". =O
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SEVEN NATION ARMY

2011-11-29T14:34:00.002+08:00

I heard so many musician cover this awesome song, but having listened to many of them now, this one is by far the best!

Vyvienne Long rocks!...such a great voice!!!
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BIRDY: FIRE AND RAIN

2011-11-23T22:34:00.004+08:00

Here's BIRDY's version of James Taylor's "FIRE AND RAIN", a favorite track off her self-titled debut album...Her voice is pure heaven, so clear and perfect!!

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WATCH: ASTON 's tribute to LADY GAGA!!!

2011-11-18T18:09:00.005+08:00

Australian classical band ASTON made a tribute to LADY GAGA with their classical versions of Bad Romance, Paparazzi, Alejandro, Telephone and Judas, all in one EPIC music video. Watch it below:

This is superb!!! I was enthralled through the whole video. I really loved the story of the video and the way it was shot. Well done!!!
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SOLENN HEUSSAFF: FIRE

2011-11-18T09:24:00.003+08:00

Watch Philippines 'It Girl' SOLENN HEUSSAFF do a poppy cover of Bruce Springsteen's hit "FIRE". Just for the info, this song was written on 1977 as a tribute to the King, Elvis Presley. Springsteen himself did not release his own recording of the song until his 1986 Live/1975-85 album.

And for this video, i think Solenn did a pretty nice version! Anlakas ng Jennifer Lopez dating nya dito! =)
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SNOW PATROL: LAST FRIDAY NIGHT

2011-11-15T21:11:00.003+08:00

Watch Alternative rock band SNOW PATROL performing a cover of Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' for BBC Live Lounge...Great version! Gary Lightbody's voice is just LOVE!! =)

The group is currently preparing themselves for the release of their sixth studio recording entitled Fallen Empires and a UK/Ireland tour in early 2012.
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TIFFANY: I THINK WERE ALONE NOW (COUNTRY VERSION)

2011-11-13T20:35:00.004+08:00

Remember former teen icon TIFFANY?...She is notable for the songs "Could've Been", "All This Time" and her 1987 cover version of "I Think Were Alone Now" which is originally performed by Tommy James and the Shondells. Twenty years later, Tiffany re-recorded this song with a country twist and was featured in the album I Think We're Alone Now: '80s Hits and More released by Cleopatra records. Check it out below:

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MOVES LIKE JAGGER (COUNTRY VERSION)

2011-11-10T21:37:00.004+08:00

Check this out: A bluegrass-flavored version of Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger' performed by Nashville's hot country foursome, LITTLE BIG TOWN.

...as much as im obsessed with Maroon 5's version, their version only makes my obsession worst lol!...AWESOME!!!!
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GRAHAM CZACH: SOMEONE LIKE YOU

2011-11-09T22:14:00.004+08:00

Watch: Another great cover of Adele's 'Someone Like You'...

Voice is beautiful and Graham is so talented on the upright bass!!! Keep up the good work!!
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SUSAN BOYLE sings "Autumn Leaves"

2011-11-08T07:23:00.004+08:00

Hear SUSAN BOYLE' deeply moving performance of Paolo Nutini's “Autumn Leaves”, the first track from her third studio album Someone To Watch Over Me. Sounds great as usual!!!

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LISSIE: GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

2011-11-07T14:49:00.004+08:00

From her new EP, 'Covered Up With Flowers', check out LISSIE's soulful and rootsy take on Joe South's "Games People Play" here:

Lissie is just amazing. I loved this song before, now I adore it with her voice on it. Wow!! =)
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CAKE: WHAT'S NOW IS NOW

2011-11-06T00:18:00.003+08:00

Check out CAKE's version of Frank Sinatra's 1969 hit single "What's Now Is Now"....

...why haven't they made a video for this, this is good!!!
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QUEEN: FAT BOTTOMED GIRLS (COUNTRY COVER)

2011-11-01T21:26:00.001+08:00

Siblings Kimberly, Reid, and Neil popularly known as THE BAND PERRY perform a country version of Queen's 'Fat Bottomed Girls' for this week Billboard Mash up Mondays. Watch!

JESSIE J covers Whitney Houston hit!

2011-10-31T22:17:00.003+08:00

Watch JESSIE J covering Whitney Houston's smash hit 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'...Yes Jessie J is the bomb!...love her!!!

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COLDPLAY covers Rihanna's We Found Love!!!

2011-10-29T20:56:00.004+08:00

After collaborating with Rihanna for their Mylo Xyloto track 'Princess of China', British rock band COLDPLAY stripped down the pop star's latest hit, "We Found Love" on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge series.

How do you spell amazing, awesome, inspiring, wonderful, and perfect you say? C-O-L-D-P-L-A-Y!!!
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GARBAGE rocks The Beatles classic hit!!

2011-10-26T22:48:00.004+08:00

Watch Shirley Manson and her band GARBAGE performing The Beatles 1969 hit single "Don't Let Me Down"....

...its great to see a female artist actually keep her clothes on for a change and just use her voice to prove she is good!!
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KARMIN covers FOSTER THE PEOPLE

2011-10-25T22:03:00.003+08:00

Look who's on Billboard!...it's the fanstatic duo KARMIN!!!

...so happy to see them here! Hope everyone will fall in love with them like i did cause they deserve to be successful!!! :)

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DAMIEN RICE: ONE (U2 cover)

2011-10-25T21:42:00.003+08:00

Taken from the Q Magazine cover compilation on U2's hit that's due out in December, DAMIEN RICE has put his delicate touch onto the track, "One". Check it out below!

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BROOKE FRASER: THE SOUND OF SILENCE

2011-10-23T21:50:00.004+08:00

This is BROOKE FRASER singing a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence".

...sound's like an angel prayer. Superb cover!!!
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BEN TAYLOR: HOW CAN I TELL YOU

2011-10-20T19:39:00.005+08:00

Beautiful cover version of one of my favorite Cat Steven's song...

Everytime I hear Ben Taylor's voice, it really melts my heart!!! =)
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JAMES MORRISON: LOVE IS A LOSING GAME

2011-10-17T21:58:00.005+08:00

Talented British singer-songwriter JAMES MORRISON pays tribute to Amy Winehouse with a touching cover of her tune 'Love Is A Losing Game', a track from her 2006 album 'Back To Black'. Watch the clip here:

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IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE...

2011-10-16T21:46:00.000+08:00

This is Drew Ryniewicz performing Roxette's classic hit 'It Must Have Been Love' on The X Factor US. She sang in front of her judge mentor Simon Cowell.

After seein' this vid.. i'm officially LOVE this girl! She is spectacular to think that she's only 14 years old!!...I truly wish her the best!!!
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OOPS I DID IT AGAIN (KINA GRANNIS COVER)

2011-10-11T06:00:00.001+08:00

Watch KINA GRANNIS doing her own thing on Britney Spears' 'Oops I Did It Again'...

...great performance, great voice, and... ultra sexy !!!
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BOYCE AVENUE covers JOURNEY's 'FAITHFULLY'

2011-10-09T23:16:00.003+08:00

This version brought tears to my eyes!...BOYCE AVENUE are truly amazing!!

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SWITCHFOOT: LUCKY MAN

2011-10-08T19:06:00.002+08:00

Alternative rock band SWITCHFOOT did a passionate cover of The Verve's classic "Lucky Man" when they performed in the SiriusXM studios recently. WATCH!! =)

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SUNDAY GIRL: TENDER

2011-10-07T21:12:00.004+08:00

21 year old Jade Williams aka SUNDAY GIRL is back and has filmed a beautiful cover of Blur's classic hit 'TENDER' for Mulberry. Watch the clip here:

This is absolutely fantastic!..I really hope that 2011 and the coming years will bring this talented young lady the recognition she truelly deserves. =O
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TONY BENNETT: THE LADY IS A TRAMP (feat. LADY GAGA)

2011-10-06T20:29:00.001+08:00

LADY GAGA's duet with TONY BENNETT called “The Lady Is A Tramp” is now available to stream online. This song was taken from Tony Bennett‘s new album Duets II which was released in conjunction with his 85th birthday. Duets II, by the way, is Bennett’s first no. 1 album at the Billboard 200 ever. Take a listen to the song below...

Aside from Lady Gaga, the album also features Bennett's collaboration with Superstars like Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, the late Amy Winehouse among others. =O

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PAPARAZZI (CLASSICAL VERSION)

2011-10-01T19:57:00.004+08:00

Here's a classical cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi' as performed by up-and-coming artists SIMPLY THREE...Gaga need's to see this, this is AWESOME!!! =)

Simply Three consists of Nicholas Villalobos on the bass, Zack Clark on the cello, and Olivia Lemmelin on the violin. You can subscribe to their Youtube channel here to experience more great music or visit their other links below:

SIMPLYTHREE official website
SIMPLY THREE Twitter

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A HORSE WITH NO NAME (JAMES BLUNT COVER)

2011-09-29T21:11:00.004+08:00

A great thrill to see JAMES BLUNT playing this 1972 classic hit by the band America. I love it when he's doing a cover. His voice is so unique and wonderful.

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HELENAMARIA: MIRROR

2011-09-25T22:58:00.004+08:00

Glad to hear something new from my favorite duo, HELENAMARIA!...

Beautiful as always. Good job girls!!!
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PUMPED UP KICKS (REGGAE COVER)

2011-09-23T20:18:00.004+08:00

Buzzworthy 18 year old Miami native CRIS CAB puts his own spin on Foster The People's hit record 'Pumped Up Kicks'...I have a passionate love for the original but I have to admit it that this version is pure awesomeness!!!

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LITTLE EYE covers Avril Lavigne

2011-09-21T14:39:00.003+08:00

Now this is a good cover of Avril Lavigne's latest single 'WISH YOU WERE HERE'...

...I just cant stop listening to this version. It's so mesmerizing!!!

Visit LITTLE EYE's Youtube channel here.
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CHRISTINA PERRI's cover songs

2011-09-15T20:46:00.008+08:00

In the spotlight: CHRISTINA PERRI's cover songs found in her Youtube channel. Watch the videos below and enjoy!

This is one of my favorite oldies...Her voice is so incredible and smokey!

What a soulful and passionate voice that demands to be heard! After Adele, she's my next favorite new artist around.

Best cover ive heard of this song!... 'What it all comes down to' is this girl has crazy talent and sang this song with a sincerity and angst. We haven't seen since Alanis sang it herself. And I just love this unplugged acoustic performance.

I have loved Christina Perri since she appeared on "So You Think You Can Dance?". She has a really soulful sound to me, not all electronic and poppy. Her debut album 'LOVESTRONG' is awesome and definitely one of the best album released this year.
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HANSON rocks WEEZER hit!

2011-09-07T20:57:00.005+08:00

HANSON put their own spin on Weezer's rocking 2006 hit "Troublemaker" in the latest installment of Billboard's Mashup Mondays.

...Awesome cover! It's just so weird seeing them all grown up!! =)
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GARY VALENCIANO: WHERE DO I BEGIN?

2011-09-03T22:57:00.004+08:00

Watch this music video by Filipino singer GARY VALENCIANO performing "Where Do I Begin (Love Story)" from his new CD under Star Records.

This classic song was first published in 1970, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song was first introduced as an instrumental theme in the 1970 film Love Story. In the Philippines, Gary's version was used as a theme song for the movie "In The Name Of Love". =O
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Moves Like Jagger/Pumped Up Kicks Mash Up Cover!!!

2011-09-01T21:47:00.004+08:00

...great mash up and amazing voices-WOW! This made my day! Honestly.

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LIL WAYNE: HOW TO LOVE (DUO COVER)

2011-08-19T20:11:00.004+08:00

Two amazing talents in one room equals PERFECT!...Watch American Idol Season 9 finalist ANDREW GARCIA and Fil-American YouTube sensation JOSEPH VINCENT performing LIL WAYNE's latest chart-topper single 'HOW TO LOVE'...Enjoy! =)

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OH MY JAY!

2011-08-15T00:09:00.005+08:00

Check out JAY BRANNAN's latest cover renditions in Youtube...I'm still in love with this guy! Everything about him is IRRESISTABLE!!! :D

...i really missed his smooth and soothing voice! I thought he did a great job on this!!

...this performance is kick ass! Wish ko lang talaga na nasa audience ako!!!

...jay's tribute to the late Amy Winehouse. I dont think that this song is supposed to be 'sweet' but surprisingly- very well done!!

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LAURA ZOCCA: SKYSCRAPER

2011-08-11T23:46:00.006+08:00

Quick post: Check out Laura Zocca's flawless rendition of Demi Lovato's Skyscraper. This girl needs to record an album now and be famous!!

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SEAL'S KISS FROM A ROSE (BLUEGRASS VERSION)

2011-08-08T22:53:00.004+08:00

Australian bluegrass band MUSTERED COURAGE takes a different twist on Seal's 1994 classic hit 'Kiss From A Rose'...This is such a great version! It goes to show how good song writing transcends through the musical styles, pop/rnb/soul to country-bluegrass with an awesome outcome...Superlike!!!

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THE WONDER GIRLS covers B.O.B./BRUNO MARS' HIT!!!

2011-08-04T23:40:00.005+08:00

South Korea's pop sensations The WONDER GIRLS covered the song "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B/Bruno Mars for Billboard Mashup Mondays! The song was voted by Wonder Girls fans after Billboard.com conducted a poll on which song will they perform...I honestly don't know any of their names but who's the one with the blonde hair on the keyboard? she KILLED it!!!

Report says that the girls are working for the release of their US debut album this year and a plan for possible comeback in Korea also this year.=O
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ONE REPUBLIC: GOOD LIFE (Piano Cover)

2011-08-02T23:08:00.004+08:00

Watch and listen to this amazing cover of "GOOD LIFE" by One Republic.

JUSTIN BARON rocks!...He really deserve a recording contract. Digging the video, especially the ending... made me giggle!!! :)

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IM ON FIRE...AGAIN!

2011-07-31T23:40:00.002+08:00

Just discovered SWATI and her version of Bruce Springsteen's Im On Fire and immediately become a huge fan!...How come she's unheard? She's amazing!!!

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VANESSA CARLTON: THE CAVE

2011-07-26T22:44:00.004+08:00

'A Thousand Miles' singer VANESSA CARLTON resurface with her piano cover of Mumford and Sons' The Cave. Watch!

She is set to release her fourth studio album titled RABBITS ON THE RUN this month under the label Razor & Tie.=O
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30 SECONDS TO MARS covers U2

2011-07-24T23:15:00.005+08:00

Set to conquer the Manila concert scene this July 29, 2011 at Trinoma (concert details here), actor Jared Leto and his band 30 SECONDS TO MARS covers U2's classic hit, "Where The Streets Has No Name" for Mtv Unplugged...Outstanding and moving ! Chills from start to finish!! =)

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RIHANNA: SKIN (COVER)

2011-07-20T21:00:00.000+08:00

Check out this soulful version of SKIN (original song by Rihanna) performed by an artist named ANAIS AIDA...She used her varied influences and amazing vocals to take the song into a higher level. The result- nothing less than sexy and addictive!

MORE ABOUT ANAIS

Born in Toulouse, France to a Senegalese father and French mother, raised in Ireland, France, Senegal and California, Anais was quite the cultured globe trotter before she even honed in on her passion as a singer-songwriter. Those travels have undoubtedly influenced her sound; a sound that often recalls the non-conventional rhythms present in her African heritage, the vocal stylings of classic soul and neo-soul artists and the swag of modern R&B. Anais mixes and strips all these things down to their bare essentials, creating quite a captivating aural experience. Now in New York City, at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Anais is blossoming and constantly refining her craft under the watchful eye of the astute group of professors at the Clive Davis Institute which includes legends like Nona Hendryx (of Labelle), and famed hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz. =)

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Moment for JASON REEVES

2011-07-15T22:14:00.004+08:00

We might not be familiar with singer JASON REEVES, but with his amazing spin on Nicki Minaj's hit single 'Moment 4 Life' - this would be a great introductory to him!...I love the way Jason takes the hip hop song and turn it into acoustic and something folky type of song. I actually prefer this one than the original!

After his 2007 debut, The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache (And Other Frightening Tales), Reeves has notably co-written several songs with pop songstress Colbie Caillat. He is set to release a new album this year. =O
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MEET BENJAMIN BAKER

2011-07-13T20:48:00.004+08:00

In the spotlight for this post is a singer songwriter named BENJAMIN BAKER. I got the chance to listen to his latest album titled Acoustified: Volume 2 which is full of cover songs i wasn't familiar with but ended liking all the tracks! I must say, I was very impressed. Each song has a different feel and sound to it. I have yet to get tired of it and I play it constantly!!

THEME SONG FROM 'CHEERS'
<a href="http://benjaminbaker.bandcamp.com/track/theme-from-cheers">Theme from "Cheers" by Benjamin Baker</a>

CANNIBAL QUEEN
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://benjaminbaker.bandcamp.com/track/cannibal-queen"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Cannibal Queen by Benjamin Baker&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;To stream the whole album, click here.

I also loved the anticks that he did with Kid Cudi's Pursuit of Happiness. Watch!

Baker is sure to continue growing artistically and in a some years become a truly great artist with more great music to look back at and smile. =)

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DAVID COOK covers RADIOHEAD!

2011-07-12T20:58:00.004+08:00

Fresh off the release of his sophomore album 'This Loud Morning,' American Idol DAVID COOK harmonized perfectly with this awesome cover of Radiohead's High & Dry...So beautiful and tender. As a Radiohead fan i can confidently say he did that song justice!!

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ADELE COVERS (Live in iTunes Festival 2011)

2011-07-09T21:20:00.005+08:00

After suffering from laryngitis that made her cancel all her live shows last month, British pop soul diva ADELE is back and delivered a show stopping performance at Camden's 'The Roundhouse' in London for the 2011 iTunes Festival.

The music diva treated fans to a number of different songs such as 'Rolling In The Deep', 'Set fire to the rain' and some classic tunes she recorded from her past and present album. Watch the videos below!

I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME (BONNIE RAITT) She is absolutely one of the best artist and singer ever! I adore her. I agree, she does not need gimmicks, all she needs to do is sing using those incredible pipes!!

TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE (BOB DYLAN) Flawless rendition. I'm in love with this cover...cant stop listenin to it!!!!

LOVE SONG (THE CURE) This womans voice...leaves me speechless every time...I love this song and she totally changed the feel of it, I FEEL the words when she sings it.

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KARMIN COVERS: PARTY ROCK ANTHEM

2011-07-08T10:18:00.003+08:00

Music duo KARMIN has been making noise covering some of hip-hop's biggest hits and they've just added LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem. Peep the video here:

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BROOKE FRASER: VIOLET HILL

2011-07-05T21:09:00.004+08:00

I saw this video of New Zealander singer-songwriter BROOKE FRASER singing one of my favorite Coldplay song called 'VIOLET HILL'...Utterly amazing! I think she sings it better than Chris Martin!

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LINKIN PARK covers ADELE!

2011-07-01T22:53:00.004+08:00

ADELE's smash hit single 'Rolling In The Deep' got yet another makeover recently, this time comes from alternative-rockers Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of LINKIN PARK! Watch and listen to their rendition below:

...it was real good until the audience fucked up the simple task of clapping! =)

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MIMI: SEX ON FIRE

2011-06-30T22:39:00.005+08:00

Check out this German musician named MIMI singing a stripped version of Kings Of Leon hit single 'Sex On Fire'...This is far and away the most beautiful and sensitive interpretation of the song that I have heard...Amazing voice and incredible talent- Mimi is just perfect!

Mimi's links:

Youtube channel

www.mimi.de

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BIRDY: SKINNY LOVE

2011-06-25T13:25:00.004+08:00

14 year old English sensation Jasmine Van den Bogaerde aka BIRDY covers one of Bon Iver's greatest song titled 'Skinny Love'- a track from his critically acclaimed 2008 album For Emma. With breathtaking vocals and piano to accompany her, Birdy perfectly captures much of the song’s passion and tragedy...Absolutely amazing!!

If Van den Bogaerde keeps this up it won’t be long before Birdy becomes a household name on the international music scene.=O
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JEREMIH HAS IT!

2011-06-22T22:50:00.003+08:00

From the same guy who released 'Birthday Sex' in 2009, check out JEREMIH's stripped version of Adele's Rumour Has It...This is surprisingly good! People say that Jeremih can't sing because he uses autotune, well that's not true coz this video proves it!

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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA covers Julia Fordham's classic hit!

2011-06-21T21:26:00.004+08:00

Catch here the music video of “Love Moves in Mysterious Ways” (original song by Julia Fordham) as performed by Filipino balladeer Christian Bautista. This song is part of Kris Aquino's latest spoken-word album titled "My Heart's Journey", out now in all music stores nationwide.

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Hang with SARAH JAFFE

2011-06-14T21:05:00.004+08:00

I just found out that singer-songwriter SARAH JAFFE covers Robyn's dance hit single "Hang With Me" for this week's Billboard Mashup Monday...Jaffe does a beautiful job with an already beautiful song keeping her melancholic touch to it. Watch!

related post:
Akuztik Pick 20: SARAH JAFFE
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AMAZIN' KARMIN COVERS

2011-06-12T23:23:00.006+08:00

From Youtube to TV guesting stints, college friends Amy and Nick aka KARMIN COVERS is making their mark in the music scene. The duo perform covers of today’s most popular songs, hence the name Karmin Covers. Not only is Nick a talented pianist, Amy is a skilled vocalist with an amazing personality!...Watch their videos below and be prepared to be amazed!!

LOOK AT ME NOW (CHRIS BROWN) this is freakin' addicting!

6 FOOT 7 FOOT ( LIL WAYNE) amy is like a mix of katy perry and nikki minaj!...cool!

PRICE TAG (JESSIE J.) nick is a sick trombone player!...awesomeness!!!

SUPERBASS (NICKI MINAJ) I love how they change the lyrics to make them G rated so the appeal to younger listeners!...Karmin Covers truly rocks!

get this track free (link)

Check out their other videos here. =O
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ESPERANZA SPALDING: I'LL BE AROUND

2011-06-10T00:01:00.003+08:00

Remember ESPERANZA SPALDING- the first jazz artist ever to win the Best New Artist category earlier this year at the Grammys (beating Justin Bieber of course!)?...well she's back with a cover of Billie Holiday's "I'll Look Around". This track is one of the highlight in A Tribute To Billie Holiday CD to be release on July 5 (US) under StormVox records.

related post:
ESPERANZA WHO?
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BOYCE AVENUE covers Black Eyed Peas

2011-06-07T20:57:00.004+08:00

Talk about awesome, check out BOYCE AVENUE's cover of Black Eyed Peas' Just Can't Get Enough...

This cover is way better than the original (sorry BEP!). It sounds like a human is singing, not some damn computerized voice.=O

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY COVER

2011-06-04T19:56:00.002+08:00

The QUEEN's classic hit BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is currently trending in Twitter (Phils.), so i thought this is the right time also to post this cover version sung by GREY DE LISLE...I've never heard such a disturbing, haunting, and beautiful song as this.

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GABBY YOUNG:LIKE A VIRGIN

2011-06-01T22:36:00.003+08:00

Check out this amazing UK band called GABBY YOUNG & OTHER ANIMALS and their captivating cover version of Madonna's classic hit 'LIKE A VIRGIN'. This is my all-time favorite song from the queen and hearing this version really gives me goosebumps!!

Young's voice is one of a kind and absolutely heavenly. If that's not saying she's extremely talented, then i don't know what will!=O

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FIONA APPLE: EVERYDAY

2011-05-31T22:24:00.003+08:00

Here's FIONA APPLE singing Buddy Holly's EVERYDAY. This is her song contribution in a new Buddy Holly tribute album titled Rave On Buddy Holly.

...and yes, we're all still waiting for her new album!!!

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SAY HELLO AGAIN TO THE BASEBALLS!

2011-05-29T12:57:00.010+08:00

German trio THE BASEBALLS released a cover of the song 'HELLO', originally sang by Martin Solveig and Dragonette. This is the first single from their latest album STRINGS N' STRIPES.

The guys also performed live song covers of Rihanna's Umbrella and Lady Gaga's Born This Way. As usual, they put their own Rock and Roll touch to the songs!

I love how they take what was a supremely annoying song and make it into something you can listen to. Brilliant!

Everything they touch is pure perfection! =O

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JEM: YELLOW (Coldplay cover)

2011-05-27T22:11:00.003+08:00

Check out this stunning version of Coldplay's hit single 'Yellow' covered by Welsh soul songbird, JEM...I'll definitely sing this to my baby someday, such a beautiful song!!

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Set fire to LAURA ZOCCA

2011-05-24T22:38:00.004+08:00

I just discovered LAURA ZOCCA and her beautiful version of "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele...I thought it was too calm for this song but it was good!

Don't you think she deserve to be more popular? Then make sure to check out the rest of her music at here youtube channel here. =O

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MEET MELISSA POLINAR

2011-05-17T22:05:00.005+08:00

She's MELISSA POLINAR, another youtube artist with Filipino descent. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she started writing songs at an early age and worked as a professional singer/songwriter in Nashville for a number of years. Polinar's music is a mix of soul, jazz, blues and pop with a fresh perspective not shying away from the classic vibe.

Watch her amazing cover videos below:

CHANGE THE WORLD (ERIC CLAPTON) tremendously talented!...I hope to hear more of her on a larger scale!

COVER MEDLEY songs from Melody Gardot, India Arie and Corinne Bailey Rae. Absolutely beautiful music!!

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AUGUSTANA: DREAMS

2011-05-12T22:16:00.000+08:00

San Diego based rock band AUGUSTANA perform their cover of Fleetwood Mac's DREAMS during their session with Billboard Mag. “Fleetwood Mac is an easy band to gravitate towards, obviously,” says band frontman Dan Layus on why they chose to cover the vulnerable “Dreams”- which Fleetwood Mac took to No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 in 1977. “I think they’re all inclusive, for all types of music listeners.”

...Dan's vocals are always amazing..the more u listen to this the better it gets! =)

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RANDOM COVERS

2011-05-11T21:42:00.006+08:00

Great cover songs below that you need to check out!

Watch this band called DOLL AND THE KICKS performing a killer mashup of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" and Madonna's "Express Yourself"...This girl's voice is outstanding! Luv it!

Detroit's JAY JOLLEY does a stripped version of Queen's classic THE SHOW MUST GO ON. I love the voice, the passion and the energy...well done!

New York songstress VAN MULLER adds a sexy, blues-rock twist to the classic tune BABY IT'S YOU originally made famous by The Shirelles and The Beatles...Very nice rendition! (More artist info here.)

Canadian artist TODD KOAL covers U2's RUNNING TO STAND STILL...This song is one of my favorites from the Joshua Tree album, and Koal did justice to that song. Amazing! What a cool version!

Finally, Fil-Am internet sensation JOSEPH VINCENT did his own thing on Bruno Mars' Talking To The Moon. Sana siya naman punta Pinas!!!

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DANCING IN THE DARK (ORCHESTRAL VERSION)

2011-05-03T21:16:00.004+08:00

This is the reason why i heart AMY MACDONALD. Below is her video singing Bruce Springsteen's Dancing In The Dark together with The German Philharmonic Orchestra. Absolutely stunning! Great performance!...This is Amy at her very best!!!

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MAGIC TRICK COVER

2011-05-01T09:32:00.000+08:00

MAGIC TRICK is a song written by M. Ward and appears in his 2006 album Post-War. This year, the Minneapolis based band The 4onthefloor covered the song with a blues-rock twist and become part of their newly released debut album titled 4x4.

Download this track: http://www.offcentralpr.com/MagicTrick.mp3

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THE INEVITABLE BACKLASH covers The Supremes

2011-04-30T23:43:00.003+08:00

Check out this rockin' cover version of The Supremes' Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart performed by THE INEVITABLE BACKLASH, a rock band based on Los Angeles, CA. It's the first track from their latest album titled Boys Got A Future under Hegemony records.

Want to get this for free? Click here.

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OH SUSANNA!

2011-04-25T21:12:00.007+08:00

I'm kinda obsessed with Miss SUSANNA HOFFS right now!...Yeah, ive been listening to her music all day! Siguro kung 'bato' sya, tamadong-tamado na ko!
Hoffs is an incredibly talented musician/singer with an eternal beauty. Anyone who has ever grown up listening to her has fallen in love with her, myself included. Feel free to stream her music below:

EVERYTHING I OWN (BREAD COVER) love this cover! I really have found great pleasure in her music!

CINNAMON GIRL (NEIL YOUNG COVER) great collaboration with Matthew Sweet. This is like the 60th time I'm listening to this song today!

Repost: ALL I WANT (LIGHTNING SEEDS COVER) i adore this acoustic performance. This makes Susanna as the most beautiful women to ever sing behind a microphone! =)

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CALL ME (BLONDIE COVER)

2011-04-19T22:40:00.005+08:00

I'm not really a fan of this Blondie's 1980 classic but a band from Austin, Texas called THE BLUE HIT made an impressive cover interpretation of the song. With that fantastic vocal and great instruments, these guys really nailed it! Keep em' coming!!!

Follow this band on the ff. links:
thebluehit.com
myspace/bluehit

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White Blank Page (Taylor Swift cover)

2011-04-18T22:02:00.003+08:00

TAYLOR SWIFT shows us once again that she had good taste in music. She recently appeared on BBC Radio Live Lounge and proved she can do more than pop-friendly country, by covering the Mumford and Sons hit single 'White Blank Page'.

...while I say that this was a very brave performance, I did enjoy watching it none the less. =)

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THE WOMBATS: PRICE TAG (COVER)

2011-04-17T20:41:00.006+08:00

British indie rock band THE WOMBATS performed a cover of Jessie J's "PRICE TAG" in the BBC Live Lounge. I must say they did an amazing job. Cool band!!!

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MORE ALISON KRAUSS COVER

2011-04-13T20:22:00.005+08:00

After putting a Grammy winning record with former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, singer ALISON KRAUSS returns with her musical partners Union Station for ‘Paper Airplane,' her 14th studio album and the band's first since 2004's Lonely Runs Both Ways.
The album include covers of songs by Jackson Browne ("My Opening Farewell") and Richard Thompson ("Dimming of the Day") which you can stream below:

DIMMING OF THE DAY i get tired of a lot of things in life. Alison Krauss's voice is not one of them.

MY OPENING FAREWELL the voice of an angel!...This is music people!

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JOHN LEGEND covers Adele's "Rolling In The Deep"

2011-04-10T22:47:00.007+08:00

While Mike Posner recently covered the Adele's hit single with a pulsing electronic take, Grammy award winner JOHN LEGEND strips it all down and makes it burst with charged emotion...John’s version is a little more traditional and vocal-heavy than Posner’s version but still beautiful in it’s own regard...Listen to Legend’s eerie, soulful version below.

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EVERY BREATHE U TAKE (REGGAE VERSION)

2011-04-06T21:55:00.007+08:00

Got a couple of JOAN OSBORNE cd's but found this by accident. This is her version of the 1983 classic hit Every Breathe You Take originally by The Police. It was featured on the album Spirits In The Material World: A Reggae Tribute to The Police released in 2008...Now that's how you do an iconic song fucking justice!!

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YOUNG FOLKS (Bluegrass Version)

2011-04-02T22:57:00.007+08:00

I already featured the song "Young Folks" in the past and here's another one.

Recorded sometime in 2007 by Kentucky born and New York City based musician DAWN LANDES along with a bunch of guys, they put a bluegrass spin on the Peter, Bjorn & John classic hit and it's a great work!...Who would have thought that this song would work so well with this genre? I love it!

This video will cheer you up. The blue grass band and Dawn Landes put heart into this song.

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NOT THE DOCTOR...

2011-03-27T23:21:00.001+08:00

I'm loving this amazing cover by Youtube artist BARRIE WALKER of an old Alanis Morissette song NOT THE DOCTOR, a cut from her 1995 smash hit album Jagged Little Pill.

The richness of his voice is so warm...This totally made me LISTEN to the words for the very first time. Watch! =)

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