Best Acoustic Versions of Your Fave Songs (videos)
September 23rd, 2013 at 6:10:49 PM
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I love hearing really good acoustic versions of songs. Not only do they sound great (when done right), it takes a lot of talent to pull it off. Fortunately, YouTube has a bunch of such videos, although I can't find them all on my own. Please share some acoustic versions of your favorite songs.
I'll start. Here's AC/DC doing "You Shook Me All Night Long". The video sucks since it's just a bunch of still pictures, but oh well:
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And here's a young Don McLean doing "American Pie":
I'll start. Here's AC/DC doing "You Shook Me All Night Long". The video sucks since it's just a bunch of still pictures, but oh well:
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And here's a young Don McLean doing "American Pie":
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September 24th, 2013 at 3:54:56 AM
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And here I've been thinking you'd adopt Beethovensgr8th as your nickname...
September 24th, 2013 at 10:29:46 AM
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Hey, I kinda like that one. ;) LOL!
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September 24th, 2013 at 1:30:56 PM
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I posted this one in a different thread. It's an a capella version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Not only is it a talented parody but it has science in it.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 24th, 2013 at 1:41:32 PM
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Not sure if I'm linking it properly, but this is a good one from Mike Dawes:
Somebody That I Used To Know
Somebody That I Used To Know
September 24th, 2013 at 2:19:52 PM
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Quote: rob45Not sure if I'm linking it properly, but this is a good one from Mike Dawes:
Somebody That I Used To Know
Very nice!
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September 24th, 2013 at 2:27:44 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerI posted this one in a different thread. It's an a capella version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Not only is it a talented parody but it has science in it.
That is awesome! I love BR, and that is a very creative rendition. Who ever thought science geekery could be so cool. ;)
You know, I'd love to see the Wizard do something like this. Take a classic song and sing it with math-related lyrics. Would generate a lot of buzz!
Here's Bohemian Rhapsody on solo guitar (start at 0:35):
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September 24th, 2013 at 2:51:10 PM
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I just saw this recently and liked it. Sorry I am a noob and don't know how to insert the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c7bISLhVl8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c7bISLhVl8
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September 24th, 2013 at 3:59:37 PM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkI just saw this recently and liked it. Sorry I am a noob and don't know how to insert the video.
Put this in brackets: youtube=3c7bISLhVl8
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September 24th, 2013 at 4:39:19 PM
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A Nirvana fave Live Unplugged
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September 24th, 2013 at 5:07:01 PM
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Quote: 98ClubsA Nirvana fave Live Unplugged
Even though I've never been much of a Nirvana fan, I still think this vid rocks! *two thumbs up*
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September 24th, 2013 at 5:34:15 PM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkI just saw this recently and liked it. Sorry I am a noob and don't know how to insert the video.
Steve Martin was right. You can't play a sad song on a Banjo. Just can't be done :)
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 24th, 2013 at 5:49:14 PM
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This one is for the Dubstep fans. As one of the commenter says, omgomgomgomgomg...
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 24th, 2013 at 6:10:39 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Wow, that was pretty damn sweet.
Thanks for sharing, I would have never found this vid otherwise. *thumbs up*
Wow, that was pretty damn sweet.
Thanks for sharing, I would have never found this vid otherwise. *thumbs up*
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September 24th, 2013 at 6:24:19 PM
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Here's some random dude doing "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House (and it's actually a pretty decent cover):
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September 24th, 2013 at 6:50:27 PM
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September 24th, 2013 at 7:24:25 PM
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September 24th, 2013 at 7:32:46 PM
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Quote: Sabretom2http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qVcl0Iw3fs8
Dude, you need to embed the video like this:
Put this in brackets: youtube=qVcl0Iw3fs8
Hey, that ain't acoustic!!! lol...
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September 24th, 2013 at 7:34:58 PM
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This one has over 12 million views so you've probably seen it already but I think it's still amazing.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 24th, 2013 at 7:43:35 PM
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The ukulele made me think of this.
This man's voice is amazing!
This man's voice is amazing!
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 24th, 2013 at 7:55:39 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thDude, you need to embed the video like this:
Put this in brackets: youtube=qVcl0Iw3fs8
Hey, that ain't acoustic!!! lol...
Damn, I was pretty proud to make that happen.
September 24th, 2013 at 7:58:01 PM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkThis man's voice is amazing!
I agree. You'd never think a fat guy like that would be capable of making such great music.
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September 24th, 2013 at 8:02:40 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerThis one has over 12 million views so you've probably seen it already but I think it's still amazing.
YES!!! That dude is awesome!!
I had never really cared much for the ukelele, but I remember the first time I stumbled upon this guy's videos on YouTube. His playing totally blew me away. I believe his rendition of "Thriller" was the first video I saw. Here it is:
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September 24th, 2013 at 8:13:33 PM
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September 24th, 2013 at 8:16:57 PM
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I had seen this Gourds video a few years back, probably my favorite country remake cover.
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 24th, 2013 at 10:11:46 PM
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Amanda Shires' cover of Nick Lowe's "I Love the Sound Of Breaking Glass" is a good one.
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September 25th, 2013 at 10:40:21 AM
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Airborne Toxic Event - Acoustic version of their own song "Sometime Around Midnight".
Arcade Fire covering "Born on a Train" (Magnetic Fields)
Mark Seymour (former lead singer for Hunters & Collectors) - "Throw Your Arms Around Me"
Arcade Fire covering "Born on a Train" (Magnetic Fields)
Mark Seymour (former lead singer for Hunters & Collectors) - "Throw Your Arms Around Me"
If'n I'd a knowed you wanted to have went with me - I'd a seen that you got to get to go.
September 25th, 2013 at 11:14:38 AM
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Great videos, guys! Keep 'em coming! :)
Here's the voice track of Marvin Gaye doing "I Heard It Through The Grapevine":
Here's the voice track of Marvin Gaye doing "I Heard It Through The Grapevine":
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September 25th, 2013 at 1:06:25 PM
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This is 15-yo Ben Lapps Canadian Master Shredder, playing Phunkiphied by Justin King.
I don't know which is more difficult, writing it, reading it or playin it.
The babe is off the hook, too... lol.
I don't know which is more difficult, writing it, reading it or playin it.
The babe is off the hook, too... lol.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
September 25th, 2013 at 7:24:01 PM
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September 25th, 2013 at 7:31:45 PM
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September 25th, 2013 at 7:33:02 PM
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Quote: 98ClubsThis is 15-yo Ben Lapps Canadian Master Shredder, playing Phunkiphied by Justin King.
I don't know which is more difficult, writing it, reading it or playin it.
The babe is off the hook, too... lol.
Wow, that kid's a beast!
Thanks for posting. *thumbs up*
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September 25th, 2013 at 7:35:42 PM
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TO EMBED A YOUTUBE VIDEO, PUT THIS IN BRACKETS: youtube=p7PZuZVDJy0Quote: FrGambleMan I love this thread! Here are a couple of mine.
Ain't no sunshine
Karmin - Hello
Bring him home
Man, I love Bill Withers. The guy is so underappreciated!
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September 25th, 2013 at 8:07:17 PM
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Here's Gwen Stefani singing "Underneath It All". The funny thing is that I had never cared for this song (or No Doubt, in general), but this acoustic version really shows her vocal talents.
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September 25th, 2013 at 8:33:20 PM
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Some old dude
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
September 25th, 2013 at 8:57:34 PM
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Most people only know this as an Elvis Costello song, but Nick Lowe wrote it in 1964.
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September 25th, 2013 at 9:08:52 PM
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LeAnn Rimes married her childhood sweetheart, cheated on him, left him, and wrote this song about it. She caught a lot of flak about all of it, but it's a great song.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
September 25th, 2013 at 9:25:37 PM
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Hey, Fr G! Here's one for you.
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September 25th, 2013 at 9:33:27 PM
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I'm sure this one needs no introduction. Sorry, no guitar.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
September 25th, 2013 at 9:37:38 PM
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That dude is awesome.Quote: rxwineSome old dude
Here's the same guy doing "Stairway to Heaven":
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September 25th, 2013 at 9:47:58 PM
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because pianos are acoustic too. (It's worth the extra click, it's Stephanie Trick playing Pete Johnson's "Dive Bomber".)
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September 25th, 2013 at 9:57:49 PM
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I always thought this was pretty cool. It went viral a while back...
September 25th, 2013 at 10:07:03 PM
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Here's a drunk dude singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the back of a police car:
LOL!
LOL!
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September 26th, 2013 at 3:44:45 AM
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Here's Slash & Myles Kennedy doing an acoustic version of "Sweet Child O' Mine":
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September 26th, 2013 at 12:25:12 PM
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Here's Foster the People doing an acoustic version of "Pumped Up Kicks":
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September 26th, 2013 at 1:02:28 PM
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Quote: rxwineLeAnn Rimes married her childhood sweetheart, cheated on him, left him, and wrote this song about it. She caught a lot of flak about all of it, but it's a great song.
That was fantastic.
In fact, most of these have been great, thanks.
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September 26th, 2013 at 2:22:23 PM
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Here's Tanita Tikaram doing an acoustic version of "Twist In My Sobriety".
I remember hearing this song when it came out 25 years ago, and its strange, hypnotic sound really struck me. Plus, she has a (relatively) deep singing voice which makes it even more haunting. Enjoy!
(Music starts at 1:02)
I remember hearing this song when it came out 25 years ago, and its strange, hypnotic sound really struck me. Plus, she has a (relatively) deep singing voice which makes it even more haunting. Enjoy!
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September 26th, 2013 at 3:02:22 PM
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September 26th, 2013 at 6:13:15 PM
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This may not be everybody's cup of tea, but man I love this dude's voice. Amazing song too:
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
