The Smiths - Girlfriend In A Coma
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Acoustic cover of Girlfriend In A Coma by The Smiths.
I’ve wanted to do this for a while but it always sounded crappy on a solo acoustic guitar. I’ve worked out an arrangement that I think sounds good so hopefully people like it.
From Wikipedia:
"Girlfriend in a Coma" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths, written by singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. It was the first of three UK singles from the band's fourth and final studio album, Strangeways, Here We Come. Inspired by the song "To Be Young, Gifted and Black", "Girlfriend in a Coma" features a lilting acoustic guitar line performed by Marr and lyrics about a hospital-bound lover sung by Morrissey.”
Lyrics:
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know, it's serious
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know, it's really serious
There were times when I could
Have murdered her
But you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her
No, I don't want to see her
Do you really think
She'll pull through
Do you really think
She'll pull through
Do ooh ooh ooh
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know, it's serious
My, my, my, my, my, my baby, goodbye
There were times when I could
Have strangled her
But you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her
Would you please
Let me see her
Do you really think
She'll pull through
Do you really think
She'll pull through
Do ooh ooh ooh
Let me whisper my last goodbyes
I know, it's serious
As always, if you enjoy this video a like, comment or subscribe goes a long way towards letting me know I should continue!
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The tandem Morrissey/Marr was arguably the most important collaboration in the modern music industry since the Lennon/McCartney collaboration. Adam Barret combines both - hanging up a musical framework(Marr) for an emotionally laden voice(Morrissey). This video - Adam playing the guitar and singing alone in a bedroom - highlights the strength of that tandem in general and more particularly the importance of Morrissey's solitude of his isolation in his bedroom in the pre-Smiths years when he was reading Oscar Wilde and bombarding the music press with his communiqees. In my opinion, people like Adam Barret make humanity achieve real progress.
Wow, probably the most professionally written and nicest comment I’ve ever gotten, haha! Really appreciate you saying that 💙
I’ll take your well constructed comment and press: what is the connection between what you said Adam does and “real” human progress? (A claim such as that should not be supported by opinion but by evidence or logic). I’m also curious what metrics you would use for “human progress” to sufficiently define what that even means.
@@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458 I don't know if this channel is a good platform to discuss epistemology, ontology or other key components of philosophy. I do agree with your criticism on 'real human progress' - there might be a better formulation applicable here - but I am not a native anglophone. What I mean is the following: my partner is a music teacher who works with children from a socio-economically disadvantaged background and she has shown some of Adam's videos in January 2022 in one of her classes. No less than 4 out of 11 children in that group now play guitar (only the recorder is mandatory) and practice Smiths and Morrissey covers, inspired by Adam's approach. Attendance in her class has increased dramatically and she often sees these young aspiring guitarists wearing Smiths t-shirts and hears them play their music on their phone. As for the last part of your comment (metrics for human progress to sufficiently define what that even means), I'm afraid I don't understand what you are on about. Metrics are not used to define a study object or concept but to prove a theory/hypothesis. In other words: the definition comes before the metrics in the scientific experiment. And 'sufficiently define what that even means' is a beautiful example of a pleonasm. May I suggest you study the Dunning Kruger effect before you plant anymore comments?
@@kingscourtchess point proven
Agreed.
My girlfriend had an aneurism, went into a coma, and died. This song is so precious. Thank you Adam Barrett for the cry and the cover.
It is still an honor to hear you use your voice for this music, never stop
It’s an honour that you’re still interested in watching! Thanks for being here ✌️
I'm always particularly impressed by your rhythmic strumming patterns and the ability to combine it with melody as well as top notch vocals, it's a combination you don't see a lot! It shows the amount of work that had to be done in order to achieve this, take pride into your accomplishments. You always inspire me to pick up the guitar again and try to the best of my (very limited) ability!
I really appreciate your comment Maurice. Thanks for the compliment 💙
Yes! Came here to say that.
There are people who can sing beautiful and heartfelt renditions of Morrisey's lyrics. But doing that and at the same time adapting Johnny Marr's intricated guitar licks full of pedal effects to acoustic guitar to accompany that...
Of course, the talent shows in all the videos, not just the Smiths, but in these i think it's more noticeable how good Adam is in melding voice and guitar very seamlessly.
So good to watch, Keep it up!
Oh man, I would be happy to be able to either play or sing, but to do both.... You are killing it! Love your covers! They take me back to my youth in a whole new way.
Thanks so much Wade! Glad you’re here enjoying them 🙏
Best cover I’ve ever heard of this one. Perfect 👏
It’s serious!!! ❤️🎸🎤
Very! 😎
Beautifully performed and sung Adam. Polemic Pop Paradox of Morrisey. "The Pope of Mope."
The Smiths created beautiful melodies and haunting vocals in exquisite
pop songs masking completely Bleak House lyrics. You definitely capture the emotional extremities with a truly impressive vocal. Thank You.❤
Love your cover of this great song. I just liked and subscribed. Thanks for the music.
Fantastic!!!
Thank you!
Great performance. Love your Smiths covers.
I think this song is so underrated , I love it!
Buena versión.
Me gusta mucho la guitarra.
Saludos desde España.
I’m so impressed by you. You are exceptionally talented 🎉
Absolutely loved this one. Your Smiths covers just get better and better!
Hands down the best cover I've heard.. we'll done!
Well done, thanks Adam!
Another one knocked the f*ck out of the park!
Muito Bom!!! Acompanho todos seus vídeos, principalmente quando é Smiths
So good brother! The voice, the playing! So many gifts!
Class pal & only just seen the video, Keep up the good work & look after yourself 👍
This is great 👍 really weldone
Always try to catch your videos, you rock! Keep it coming!
Really appreciate that mate thank you 😎
Fantastic cover
One of my favorite songs! Amazing voice and cover!
Thanks a lot Sophie 😃
I don't usually like covers,
but this dude is spot-on 🏴 Oi! 🇬🇧
Love what you do.
perfect!
Brilliant mate. ❤
This is brilliant
Some serious skill you got, totally impressed/mesmerized in every way. I absolutely love your videos!!
congratulations my friend, i am braziliam, i very like the yours vídeos e covers.
😄 Don't forget: The music of the Smiths is just legend and one of the best music ever !!
Adam, you're voice is beautiful ! 👍🤩 🎶
Very nice!
Ohhh you are so talented!!! It would be awesome to be able to see you live, are you thinking about playing for an audience in the UK or Europe?
Você é sensacional! Abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷
Perfection. Nice work man. Brings me back to high school in the late 89s
This is f***in awesome, man
It really captures that tenderness that hiding behind a lot of Morrisey's cheekiness and you played and sang beautifully.
Thank you so much Adam, beautiful arrangement.
Thank you, Adam.
That was brilliant.
God bless 🙏
Great stuff x
This came up because I get tons of Smiths/Morrissey suggestions on my YT. This was great! Glad I discovered you ☺️
Nice one, sounds great
Superb
Atta, boy!!!
Nice work Adam. One of favorite songs from my favorite 80’s band.
Nicely done!
Great job mate!!!!
Superb Adam.
what a beautiful voice you have. I hope you go all the way with your music.
Simply amazing, never get tired of listening to your music.
Wow!!!
Bravo!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Great song... Great playing
Another incredible Smiths cover, it sounded beautiful. I gave you a round of applause, first time I’ve ever done that on YT!
Absolutely Brilliant
I heard this song Yesterday on the radio (part of KROQ's history series for the end of the year or something), and then came across this cover. Awesome guitar arrangement.
Brilliant
awesome!!!!
Cheers Omar!
Well done.
That was incredible! Thank you!
Thanks to you for watching my man!
Nicely done Adam:) Morrissey and Johnny would be impressed:) Keep up the great work!
Fantastic as always.
I like your stuff before I watch em 😆
Haha thank you so much 🙏
Beautiful once again, lovely cover
Appreciate it Sean!
I never miss your Smiths songs. You are great!
that was so good!!!😭🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️
Thanks so much Maggie! ❤️
Another great one Adam! Enjoyed it as always!
Brilliant mate, brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Please never scare us with you potentially leaving again. Unbelievable artist
Woooow!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Really great to hear this.
Que buena voz
Nice one, as usual, Adam! Always great to see a new post from you!
My man! Likewise 😃 hope you’re keeping well over there on the other side of the pond 😎😎
You're awesome!!! And one of my favorite songs!!!
buenardopolis el cover, sos un crack
Thanks Nicolas!
Great voice! Especially in the higher range :) Thanks
Absolutely fabulous !
FANTASTIC!
Awesome , what beautiful voice
I didn’t knew about The Smith because I’m from 20’s and after watching Bumblebee movie I got to know about him when I heard this beautiful humorous song😂❤ just awesome 👏 bro u have sang this song really great 👍 ❤nice voice✨
beautiful song and a beautiful interpretation
Greetings from Chile!
Pretty good Man!
Brutal! Increíble voz.
Thanks Rafa!
Maybe you could cover, "Late Night, Maudlin Street" in the future?
Love your stuff, man!
Another great cover !
Thanks!
BEAUTIFUL!
素敵❤
Superb big man! Lost me old UA-cam channel,so just resubscribed!
Very good. I really like your covers!!!
Thank you brother 🙌
I love this song! You covered it perfectly! Amazing!! Good job!!
Hi, I'm in Ireland now, safe and can find a job, still listening to your covers time to time
No way that’s incredible! I’m so glad you managed to get somewhere safe 🙏❤️
Wow I think this is your most beautiful cover yet, just amazing!
i love you man
Great job! your falsetto rocks!
What a jam! Excellent work!
I love the smiths and you always do a perfect job covering their songs. I enjoy your singing very much , thank you for your effort ! ^_^
Brilliant. My singer wants to do a cover. We already do a few Moz solo songs, but no actual Smiths songs. You do it RIGHT, with the melody line, etc. I'm a little pissed at you, though 😅: after seeing this, no way I can do some crap little busker version. This is how it should be played. And your voice is great too. You sound like him, man!
Like chocolate, you never disappoint 😉
hay that's pretty good.
So good! Thank you! 👍