love how he says "delicate" and "isn't it?" in the most rugged, indelicate way. it's almost like he's mocking the gingerness with which s/he'd be expected to express these feelings to someone, deciding to be bold instead. also the drums/electric guitar combo - so powerful
This is also an amazing example of how people are so judgemental towards TS. They often say how cheesy her songs are and it's made for children but when it's covered by other artists, then it's suddenly a great song/performance. Some think writing lyrics are simple but Taylor is so brilliant that she makes it look effortless and "easy." Newsflash: it's not.
Em Bem Should’ve Said No, The Outside, Our Song, Change, Fifteen, Forever And Always, Hey Stephen, Love Story, The Best Day, The Other Side Of The Door, You’re Not Sorry, Jump Then Fall, Superstar, Begin Again, Holy Ground, I Almost Do, The Lucky One, Red, Sad, Beautiful Tragic, Starlight, State of Grace, and Stay Stay Stay, Girl At Home, The Moment I Knew, This Love, Cornelia Street, Daylight, Lover, Christmas Tree Farm. AND ALL 17 SONGS OF SPEAK NOW IS WRITTEN BY TAYLOR WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 19. i wouldn’t really call that “almost every song”
I mean. Ryan Adams did it with 1989. I think she would be more than generous to give him permission to cover the album She just is that kind of person.
The vulnerability that his voice creates is real lit. It gets stronger as it becomes more and more intense later on. And from being intense, it eventually goes back to being fragile again.
I love it when my favorite artists cover Taylor Swift songs. To me it just further proves her validity as a songwriter. I mean, I feel like James Bay could cover anything and make it sound amazing, but it sure helps when you have a great song to start with.
But he did? He changed “he” to “you” and made the whole thing second person. Which I think was a brilliant choice, but it is different than the original
I think that’s awesome too but I also don’t get why people get mad when pronouns are changed. It makes the song more personal to the listener and that’s what it’s about -the connection between the artist and the listener through music.
Miranda Morris hey that’s fine too I’m just tryna say that there are people who have certain connections with certain songs, say a relatable feeling with the artist. They wanna make it their own so they’ll sing it from their own POV which is plenty of times not directed to another man or woman but if it is than there’s nothing wrong with that.
James can sing the lyrics with so much feeling. It feels like I’m listening to a story. Sometimes I’ll listen to a song over and over again but never really think through abt the lyrics...James bay is definitely one of a kind .
palss 115 he literally playes on the radio here all the time... also he likes to keep it low key. He seems like the "club/bar tour kinda guy" rather than "filling the stadium" type
He actually didn't change not even a word ( when it says *do the girls back home touch u like i do *) unlike most celebrities do 😭😭 i fucking love this man 😍😭
It's different, I like it! At first it sounded kinda weird but as I listened it actually sounded pretty cool, and he looks really focused on the music, which is good! He rocked
John mayer got a great guitar skills but in terms of humility, james is way too far better from him. I don't know them personally but you can tell by observing how they act towards other people. And I can say, john is a no no.
Just the way he’s sitting there sideways, so intimate, him and the drummer just jamming with each other. So jealous of the people who were there to see this performance live.
James just has a voice that is so well suited to live, raw and acoustic set ups - and he can really belt out the notes! Like, have you seen his take on Tina Turner's Simply the best?! Ive never seen it sang so well!
WOW! Perfect! This is why you were awarded the 'Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree' from the University of Bedfordshire. U deserve 'Everything U receive'. You are a musical Genius! Musically, there is nothing this man 'CAN NOT' do!💝💝U
Taylor Swift it's beautiful 😻👍 Taylor are you going to bring #reputation here in the Philippines,I want to know so I could save money for tickets 😻 I'm good in keeping secret trust me😻 please let me know 🙏🙏 you can dm me on my Instagram account here's my account Instagram marve93_tswift89 🙏🙏🙏 love you Taylor 😻😻💖
This is 20x best dedicated cover perfection as always every time he nailed it! 🙌🏻🔥❤️ I’m so addicted to James cover Of this beautiful song! He so underrated he one of the greatest talent artist out there 2018 is his year!
Woah. I'm getting some Ryan Adams vibes. Amazing cover, James! Makes me wish more that Taylor makes a rock/country/acoustic version of some of her pop songs.
Anthony Estacio I wish she would've done an album with state of grace vibes 😭 I really love her music as it is, but some stadium rock would blow many people away
This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so You must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Dive bar on the East Side, where you at? Phone lights up my nightstand in the black Come here, you can meet me in the back Dark jeans and your Nikes, look at you Oh damn, never seen that color blue Just think of the fun things we could do 'Cause I like you This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so So you must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Third floor on the West Side, me and you Handsome, your mansion with a view Do the girls back home touch you like I do? Long night, with your hands up in my hair Echoes of your footsteps on the stairs Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share 'Cause I like you This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so So you must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? I don't know, I don't know You don't know, you don't know What I want, what I want What I need, what I need What I need, I need, what I need I need a one dance Got a Hennessy in my hand One more time 'fore I go Higher powers taking a hold on me I need a one dance Got a Hennessy in my hand One more time 'fore I go Higher powers taking a hold on me I need a one dance, I I need a one dance, I I need a one dance, I I need a one dance I need a one dance, I I need a one dance, yeah I This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so But you must like me for me
this cover is just one of the best that there'll be a time in the future where i'll go back and appreciate and it'll feel just like the first time watching
usually with covers like these that switch up the genre everyone comments "this is so much better than the original!!!" (as if the original artist didn't create the song that they now love just bc it's more to their taste) but I'm glad that people are appreciating both here
I mean he was hot when his hair was long but in my opinion just omg with short hair he looks hooooooot.
Sarah Lu21 thank you! I thought I was the only one who felt that way
The long hair is back!
Ikrrrrr!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Yessssss
Agreed!!!
love how he says "delicate" and "isn't it?" in the most rugged, indelicate way. it's almost like he's mocking the gingerness with which s/he'd be expected to express these feelings to someone, deciding to be bold instead.
also the drums/electric guitar combo - so powerful
Yes omg exactly!
This is pretty amazing as an analysis
Not all gingers are timid doe
deliciousness!
this is one of taylor's prettiest songs of all time to be honest
Eric Eduardo Campos Díaz Ronan
Ronan is so powerful you're right
Ikr? One could even say it’s such delicate song 😉
Oh I see what you did there
Listen again to Begin Again, very underrated song
This is also an amazing example of how people are so judgemental towards TS. They often say how cheesy her songs are and it's made for children but when it's covered by other artists, then it's suddenly a great song/performance. Some think writing lyrics are simple but Taylor is so brilliant that she makes it look effortless and "easy." Newsflash: it's not.
Oh, geez, I'm so sorry Taylor has such a hard job.........(.having said that, I like her new album.)
People are damn ignorant as hell and lazy not to do research big surprise there. She is an amazing songwriter
@@gordythecat if you don't like co writers you can check out her album Speak Now, its self written, enjoy :)
Em Bem Should’ve Said No, The Outside, Our Song, Change, Fifteen, Forever And Always, Hey Stephen, Love Story, The Best Day, The Other Side Of The Door, You’re Not Sorry, Jump Then Fall, Superstar, Begin Again, Holy Ground, I Almost Do, The Lucky One, Red, Sad, Beautiful Tragic, Starlight, State of Grace, and Stay Stay Stay, Girl At Home, The Moment I Knew, This Love, Cornelia Street, Daylight, Lover, Christmas Tree Farm. AND ALL 17 SONGS OF SPEAK NOW IS WRITTEN BY TAYLOR WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 19. i wouldn’t really call that “almost every song”
@@gordythecat a bit ignorant, don't you think?
And all of a sudden, I really need the entire Reputation album covered by James ✨
It could happen! Ryan Adams covered the entire 1989 album!
your profile pic is adorable
I mean. Ryan Adams did it with 1989. I think she would be more than generous to give him permission to cover the album She just is that kind of person.
Yes I automatically thought of the 1989 cover - Ryan Adams did a great job with it!
yea wow this is truly amazing
The vulnerability that his voice creates is real lit. It gets stronger as it becomes more and more intense later on. And from being intense, it eventually goes back to being fragile again.
yes it's his style to sing like that and i personally love it so much
I love it when my favorite artists cover Taylor Swift songs. To me it just further proves her validity as a songwriter. I mean, I feel like James Bay could cover anything and make it sound amazing, but it sure helps when you have a great song to start with.
I love the way he says, "cuz I like you" as more of an afterthought. Great cover.
Taylor will be thrilled. She likes James Bay's music
Told you
Well yeah, they're friends. They toured together lol
@@justanotherhalloqueen no, they don't toured together
@@joliejolie8547 yes they did. He was one of her opening acts on the 1989 tour. I saw him open for her on that tour in Köln Germany
@@justanotherhalloqueen it was only one show, that didin't mean they toured together
I respect artists who don't change pronouns when covering songs!
Halsey!
But he did? He changed “he” to “you” and made the whole thing second person. Which I think was a brilliant choice, but it is different than the original
I think that’s awesome too but I also don’t get why people get mad when pronouns are changed. It makes the song more personal to the listener and that’s what it’s about -the connection between the artist and the listener through music.
Miranda Morris hey that’s fine too I’m just tryna say that there are people who have certain connections with certain songs, say a relatable feeling with the artist. They wanna make it their own so they’ll sing it from their own POV which is plenty of times not directed to another man or woman but if it is than there’s nothing wrong with that.
There is respect for people keeping lyrics the same way, but nothing wrong with changing pronouns. Makes it totally personal.
It’s been so many years and am still obsessed with this cover of James Bay. 🔥
James can sing the lyrics with so much feeling. It feels like I’m listening to a story. Sometimes I’ll listen to a song over and over again but never really think through abt the lyrics...James bay is definitely one of a kind .
I'm addicted to James' cover of this song,
it was perfection
sameee
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same
This one and his Simply the Best cover
ScarlettP hhtyhhjjnmgttur
So no one is going to talk about how he mashed up taylor swift and drake?? This was crazy cool
I love when artists do this! Niall Horan did something similar in his Radio 1 session
so effortlessly wrapped into one song so yummy
He's one of the most underrated artist.
palss 115 he literally playes on the radio here all the time... also he likes to keep it low key. He seems like the "club/bar tour kinda guy" rather than "filling the stadium" type
@@Helvetica09 I'd love to see him live
Second the motion!!
I had the privilege of seeing him live here and Denver Colorado and he did not disappoint
Fan here from Philippines 😊
He actually didn't change not even a word ( when it says *do the girls back home touch u like i do *) unlike most celebrities do 😭😭 i fucking love this man 😍😭
He changed other words though
He's so underrated🔥one of the most talented singer out there🙌❤
I'm Faded He isn't underrated tbh he performed and was nominated for a grammy.
t yeah, but he needs more attention!
Ben Howard, Dean Lewis, Keaton Henson, Sleeping at Last, Andrew Belle... There are a lot of good singers out there without so much "attention"
metanoia agreed!
I'm Faded and also cute as heck
I come back to this a lot. one of my favorite covers of all time. I can't explain how good this is.
my god same, I'm here at least once a month, feels like a visit to heaven
Creative description for a masterpiece cover from him
It's different, I like it! At first it sounded kinda weird but as I listened it actually sounded pretty cool, and he looks really focused on the music, which is good! He rocked
Taylor recently started singing the "cuz I like you" in the same style as James. Maybe this cover inspired her.
It's addictive.
Isn't it? isn't it? isn't it?
Yeah dude but not as Taylor's
SPOILER ALERT!
I was enjoying the cover and then Drake's One Dance gave me shook. Plot is twisted here.
He has the same charming charisma as John Mayer when he’s on stage. You can’t just take your eyes off him.
he's so much more NICER than arrogant John Mayer.
Paolo Perez ew no he’s soooo much better
I love both, but I've seen both on tour and James is way better 😍
Paolo Perez ua-cam.com/video/24_9uP-MT9o/v-deo.html
John mayer got a great guitar skills but in terms of humility, james is way too far better from him. I don't know them personally but you can tell by observing how they act towards other people. And I can say, john is a no no.
I continue to come back to this cover. Have loved it so much for years.
loved it! taylor needs to have him as a special guest in the rep tour 🤞
Just the way he’s sitting there sideways, so intimate, him and the drummer just jamming with each other. So jealous of the people who were there to see this performance live.
Wow he is so handsome❤🔥
Beemla Gulung but he cut his hair😭
He's perfect
Oh si😍
Beemla Gulung yeah
he kind of reminds me of john mayer
when his voice gets loud and fast it's like a sports car revving up.
The mash up I had no idea I needed until I heard it.
I will need a Taylor and James collab
This song is honestly so underrated.it should be topping the charts rn.
It's a cover lmao
I wish I could buy this. This cover is incredible. James makes it his own and it works so well!
Thank you James Bay for such a mesmerizing cover! I love the rock tweak to the song.
James just has a voice that is so well suited to live, raw and acoustic set ups - and he can really belt out the notes! Like, have you seen his take on Tina Turner's Simply the best?! Ive never seen it sang so well!
Karen--yeah, wasn't that cover the coolest ever??!!
OH MY GOD - like, im a big fan of (good) covers, and his is almost better than Tina (no mean feat - like, thats Tina Turner, you know?!)
reason why i really love this:
1. im tay big fans
2. im bay bif fans
3. delicate is the first song i like on rep
well.... perfect combinations!
He is a mix of Shawn Mendes w John Mayer
you're not wrong tbh
And vance joy
but his lips and sharp eyes resemble Jhony Depp.. (i am not gay by the fvcking way)
god do not bring shawn mendes into the mix that's straight up rude to this guy
Jeff Buckley
This is beautiful. So beautiful. James is beautiful. I love. Absolutely love. 😍😭
More guys should do their hair like this ❤️
WOW! Perfect! This is why you were awarded the 'Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree' from the University of Bedfordshire. U deserve 'Everything U receive'. You are a musical Genius! Musically, there is nothing this man 'CAN NOT' do!💝💝U
This is so awesome. She doesn’t get enough credit for her songwriting abilities. I could also see Ryan Adams covering this.
He made the Taylor x Drake collab come true
i don't get it, why?
Jay Hoàng James added a bit of One Dance at the end of the song.
8agg2
Auhahahaahha
My god, such a smooth voice. I love it
A duet is needed with Taylor
I’m obsessed with his voice. Hells yes! 😍😍
his voice is so beautiful
im in love w his voice n hair!
So Delicate Cover✨✨✨
Taylor Swift LOVE YOU
Taylor Swift it's beautiful 😻👍 Taylor are you going to bring #reputation here in the Philippines,I want to know so I could save money for tickets 😻 I'm good in keeping secret trust me😻 please let me know 🙏🙏 you can dm me on my Instagram account here's my account Instagram marve93_tswift89 🙏🙏🙏 love you Taylor 😻😻💖
yesssss proud of his delicate
yOu_kNoW_wHo It's not the real taylor 😂
Taylor Swift please change your username cause everyone think you're taylor swift
Beautiful. Just Beautiful.
As always, nailed it!!🔥💯💯💯
6 yrs later...always coming back for a re-listen or to share with someone who hasn't heard it. Amazing cover!👏 🙌
He just won a new fan
Bruno Vasconcelos me too
ive been listening to this all day!!! beautiful
ISN'T IT ISN'T IT
yOu_kNoW_wHo isn't isn't
isn't it isn't it
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I don’t know I don’t know you don’t know you don’t know
Anding Geli |-/
Beautiful James Bay... Talented artist...❤️
This is 20x best dedicated cover perfection as always every time he nailed it! 🙌🏻🔥❤️ I’m so addicted to James cover Of this beautiful song! He so underrated he one of the greatest talent artist out there 2018 is his year!
The best delicate voice in the world.
Love U from s.korea
This was an amazing twist on a phenomenal song. I adored this!
Wow smooth af. I'm inlove with this version
Woah. I'm getting some Ryan Adams vibes. Amazing cover, James! Makes me wish more that Taylor makes a rock/country/acoustic version of some of her pop songs.
Anthony Estacio I wish she would've done an album with state of grace vibes 😭 I really love her music as it is, but some stadium rock would blow many people away
@@sarahybarrientos omg I hope she’ll do that one day. Songs like State Of Grace and Holy Ground are already fan favorite
his voice is precious💙💙
can’t get over how good this is 😍
I keep coming back to this brilliant cover
I've been coming back to this for years. My favorite cover of all time. so stunning, mesmerizing, raw, and and and....
Definition of perfection is this!! 💓👑
This is the reason delicate is one of my favorite songs on the album
James you are a legend 🤟🤟🙌
Two of my favorite things colliding. What a dream.
James is the homie. Straight up. Everything he drops is fire. ✊🏽❤️
I bloody love james bay
You nailed it James. Great cover. Kudos to the drummer as well. Perfect beat🎸🥁 🎶😊
He is amazing!
I need him to whisper on my ear softly but with aggressive ones at the same time aaaaa
This is so good
I love this version of the song. James bay, did an amazing job. ❤🌷🌷🌷
Wow! This is heaven!
NAILED IT!! I’m in love with this cover ( personally, more than original tbh) ♥️🙌🏼
So in love with his voice !
His guitar is so beautiful!
My favorite cover!!!!!
I am addicted to him
BEAUTIFUL
This ain't for the best
My reputation's never been worse, so
You must like me for me
We can't make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink
Dive bar on the East Side, where you at?
Phone lights up my nightstand in the black
Come here, you can meet me in the back
Dark jeans and your Nikes, look at you
Oh damn, never seen that color blue
Just think of the fun things we could do
'Cause I like you
This ain't for the best
My reputation's never been worse, so
So you must like me for me
We can't make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
'Cause I know that it's delicate
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Third floor on the West Side, me and you
Handsome, your mansion with a view
Do the girls back home touch you like I do?
Long night, with your hands up in my hair
Echoes of your footsteps on the stairs
Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share
'Cause I like you
This ain't for the best
My reputation's never been worse, so
So you must like me for me
We can't make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
'Cause I know that it's delicate
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it?
I don't know, I don't know
You don't know, you don't know
What I want, what I want
What I need, what I need
What I need, I need, what I need
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance, I
I need a one dance, I
I need a one dance, I
I need a one dance
I need a one dance, I
I need a one dance, yeah I
This ain't for the best
My reputation's never been worse, so
But you must like me for me
ty
Two of my favorite things!
First time hearing this and I'm IN LOVE😍❤
I really appreciate his rendition of this song. A true artist can make any song sound like their own
Oh my. He ROCKS!
i love him so much omg
i’m obsessed
This soft smooth rhythm
this cover is just one of the best that there'll be a time in the future where i'll go back and appreciate and it'll feel just like the first time watching
He Killed it 🔥🔥
Infinity from ever since...
How perfect is that?
usually with covers like these that switch up the genre everyone comments "this is so much better than the original!!!" (as if the original artist didn't create the song that they now love just bc it's more to their taste) but I'm glad that people are appreciating both here
Why is James Bay so underrated?? He’s amazing! 👏🏼
Turned off Electric Light to watch this video. James is consuming my life these days and I love it.
Absolutely amazing!
We had whole 1989 covered by Ryan Adams... can we have full Reputation covered by James please ?
absolutely in love
Omg I wish I discovered this earlier. This voice is amazing with the song
I can’t get enough of this....
I died when he started singing one dance