It's definitely in my top three. Is it the best? I'd put Hermitude's "Heart-shaped Box", and Aurora's "Teardrop" into the mix and, honestly Illy might still come out on top, but I'm torn. (Edit: Yungblud also did a great job covering Death Cab For Cutie, and Alex Lahey's version of "Welcome to the Black Parade" was sick!).
@@theatrain5388 True that. The DMA Believe is great. That fucking voice. I go back to that often. As I do this one And I will also put in a bid for AB Original and Paul Kelly's Dumb Things.
Seriously that was fuckin dope. Excuse my Americanisms. I loved the tributes to the Australian revered bands, singers and songwriters and how you melded your rhymes. First class guys
@@QKvox you'd like. the herd. Another Aussie hip hop chilled like hilltops listen to the album *future shade* But illys cinematic album is a classic also
It goes round full circle, yeah, there’s diamonds in the rough We got a motherfucking earthful Patience is a virtue, but time's of the essence As attention spans get shorter It's hard to drink, must be something in that water A nationwide celebration of creative sides So, ain't no surprise if you make the time Man, it's amazing what you may just find Whatever flavour you like Take your pick, bars, guitars, serato from far and wide The artists from our own backyard here to Carry on tradition Looking up at the stars, saying "One day we’re gonna be where they are," and You wait till tomorrow You wait till tomorrow That well-worn routine shows that you reap what you sow So those seeds gonna grow Get dope, get unearthed and leave home for the road And as what the seasons change, ebb and flow New crops fall in love with the people in the front row Right? Now I know something 'bout that I was a fresh faced seventeen, snuck in the back I couldn’t buy you a round, but I could jump with the pack What a great night, thank Pressure and Suffa for that Under the surface, a scene bubbled and hissed Too many kings to name, countless others to list And like that, doors broke and the flood commenced And now our hip hop's all up in this bitch Watched a fresh style be bedded in the psyche Of the general mass by gentlemen just like me Every unlikely leader, was getting live (if it's your flavour) If it's your flavour, celebrate it beside me because My happiness is slowly creeping back (Why's that?) Just gotta listen to the song, bro I found it off my head with my friends in the front row And I looked around, the faces I’d know I fell in love with the people in the front row And I looked around, the faces I’d know I fell in love with the people in the front row Now don’t get it twisted, the gigs didn’t teeth it It's been here for years, shhh, that’s our little secret Now, it might not have gave birth to a genre But it found its feet in between rehearsals and encores Soon enough, tours done for And then it's back to the lab again, the pen and pad again For soul and glory, word to Paul We love those great tellers of Australian stories, right And he said since I left you I know, not somebody that I used to Leave lonely, she said better be home soon Or something’s gotta give Man, it's the tale of the travelling musician She knew, but still struggled with the distance And he wished a big jet plane could take her with him 'Cause it's always better when she's near He was shaking in his seat, riding through the street From a Virgin flight, to her Shaking in his seat, riding through the streets To Newtown and straight to her door To her door To her door To her door And so it goes full circle, as those stories of yesteryear Give way and the next appear No less revered, nah, they’re treasured as legend here But new diamonds in the rough make their presence clear And all they want in this life is the chance to do their thing But who got next can wait, I got now, I say I want the top, top, top, top, top, top All my people in the back of the spot I want the top, top, top, top, top, top If you know me you don’t know me to stop I want the top, top, top, top, top, top All my people in the back of the spot, let off a shot Bringing that knife through butter flow out Got summer sewn round my pinkie One, two, won’t suffer no clowns Didn’t know then, they about to know now We run this shit like the buses broke down, huh Now that’s one for the kids Two for the stories, three for the gigs Four for the right now and it don’t stop When Cinematic drop, bets off I said I want the top I want the top, top, top, top, top, top All my people in the back of the spot I want the top, top, top, top, top If you know me you don’t know me to stop I want the top, top, top, top, top All my people in the back of the spot, let off a shot ☯☮
Too true knackers. Haven't listened to this for a couple of years and still the best hands down. The way he put the tribute into the greatest story teller next to Slim is awesome. Thus tune will last through the ages.
DID we not appreciate the massive effort by old mate on the paddle pop sticks!!?? Absolutely killing like a 100 different beats in that thing flawlessly!!??
Yeah dude, I have heard them all they are amazing. Horrorshow's cover is probably my favourite Like-a-Version since Whitley did Dancing Queen back in the day.
S .Mokes Whitleys version of Dacing Queen is still one of my fav all times LIke A version. This one right up there as is San Cisco doing Get Lucky. All personal choice really.
Mad respect Illy and every professional in this room. Mad respect Aussie muso's and creative talent east-west, far north to tassie. Among the best in the world. Mad respect for our awesome musical history. Damn right, among the best in the world. Mad respect for our native people's cultural and creative heritage, sorry for everything we stole from you. Peace all.
I've listened to many LAVs and I rate this as the best. So much effort and so well done by all involved, esp Illy, whose music I had never heard before watching this video. What an absolutely monumental performance.
Thanks, Illi, and all the other amazing musicians in this clip. You managed to acknowledge so many different artists and genres in one track. Big props @
To the guy that didnt know the doctor could play guitar... please start listening to frenzal rhomb!!! To the others that are knocking, everyones entitled to an opinion.. and mine is that it is a tribute to Australian music and its their version of it and i dont think they made a dogs dinner out of it
Saw Silverchair and had my attention... Awesome to see music from my times isn't lost on newer generations and they can 'update' music with their new experiences
still the best like a version ever. period. full stop. Listening in 2019! Still SO good, my fave Like A Version ever love it. Im probably the only Illly fan in America haha
this is so awesome --- some fools out there not appreciating the creative aspect and great performance from everyone... genius Illyal... -- by far one of the best vershons....
Love your work!!!! Really happy to see string instruments Reed and string so very absent so often with new music and in fact forever! Amazing vocals !!!
I remember hearing this live, then checking out the yt version and seeing it had almost no view. Great to come back years later and see people are giving it the recognition this amazing cover deserves!
9 years later and this still goes off like a frog in a sock! To mash 4 songs into 1tribute and to pull it off. Amazing. For it to still have people coming back after 9 years? A legendary effort by all involved!
Now that's how you do Like A Version! Illy's latest album Cinematic is out next Friday. He's made it crazy cheap on iTunes for the fans who pre order and support him from the get go!
Can't say that I'm a huge fan of Aussie hip hop, but this would have to be one the very best Like a Versions ever. Clever lyrics, beautifully arranged music and just a great, warm, homage to Australian music. Awesome!
If this doesn't make the hairs on your arm stand up and raise a tear of pride in you eye, you have not yet evolved into an Australian, hugs.... keep trying you will join us
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Still the best like a version of all time.
It's definitely in my top three. Is it the best? I'd put Hermitude's "Heart-shaped Box", and Aurora's "Teardrop" into the mix and, honestly Illy might still come out on top, but I'm torn. (Edit: Yungblud also did a great job covering Death Cab For Cutie, and Alex Lahey's version of "Welcome to the Black Parade" was sick!).
ABSO FREAKING LUTELY!
Anne Marie's cover of "Listen to Soul, Listen to Blues" and Paul Dempsey's cover of "Edge of Town" are also up there. But this one is the best.
100%. This, Thundamentals ‘brother’ and childish gambino’s ‘so into you’ are my top 3
Chvrches do I wanna know too
still the best like a version ever. period. full stop.
Havnt listened to DMAs believe yet then
@@theatrain5388 True that. The DMA Believe is great. That fucking voice. I go back to that often. As I do this one
And I will also put in a bid for AB Original and Paul Kelly's Dumb Things.
3 yrs later still the best like a virgin ever
Something for kate sweet nothing
Chet faker lover lover
Matt Corby brother.
Rap is cute tho.
100%
Literally no one put this much effort into any of the others
This is the best one hands down!
There IS something in the water!
I am proud to be an Australian when i hear this. Illy you owe that violinist a drink...
I'm a Kiwi, Aussie's are doing something nice haha
every time i listen to this i end up with a lump of pride stuck in my throat when they switch to Paul Kelly. This is an awesome mix.
Same. I get the chills, then goosebumps, then the lump in the throat. Every time.
I keep jumping between this and A.B. Original's "Dumb Things" LAV. ;)
tanya mcpherson XxX
Same but I get it when Tomorrow hits
That piano riff huh?
A decade later, still can't stop watching this masterpiece.
Music/tallent like this will be played for many decades I hope. If you have taste this will never die
Seriously that was fuckin dope. Excuse my Americanisms. I loved the tributes to the Australian revered bands, singers and songwriters and how you melded your rhymes. First class guys
hilltop hoods, you will like
David Walsh Was riding through the backroads of Dwellingup recently, man, this song blended so well with the atmosphere
swear jar mate
fuck the swear jar ! that Was
so fckn good
Don't sweat it I love your Americanisms
Honestly, this is sooo talented. Even 8 years this still gives me goosebumps at how incredible this is. Proud of our Australian music history!
been checking this out for the whole 8 years, a masterpiece
don’t know the band or the cover songs but this comes together great
@@sarahdoyle1073 are you ok?
The Hilltop bit is freakin awesome.
YourPalHDee Adelaide baby
The moment the violin starts at 1:20
Goosebumps even today
Hilltop Hoods is one of the only Hip-Hop (kind of) artists I actually like
@@QKvox you'd like. the herd. Another Aussie hip hop chilled like hilltops listen to the album *future shade*
But illys cinematic album is a classic also
It goes round full circle, yeah, there’s diamonds in the rough
We got a motherfucking earthful
Patience is a virtue, but time's of the essence
As attention spans get shorter
It's hard to drink, must be something in that water
A nationwide celebration of creative sides
So, ain't no surprise if you make the time
Man, it's amazing what you may just find
Whatever flavour you like
Take your pick, bars, guitars, serato from far and wide
The artists from our own backyard here to Carry on tradition
Looking up at the stars, saying
"One day we’re gonna be where they are," and
You wait till tomorrow
You wait till tomorrow
That well-worn routine shows that you reap what you sow
So those seeds gonna grow
Get dope, get unearthed and leave home for the road
And as what the seasons change, ebb and flow
New crops fall in love with the people in the front row
Right? Now I know something 'bout that
I was a fresh faced seventeen, snuck in the back
I couldn’t buy you a round, but I could jump with the pack
What a great night, thank Pressure and Suffa for that
Under the surface, a scene bubbled and hissed
Too many kings to name, countless others to list
And like that, doors broke and the flood commenced
And now our hip hop's all up in this bitch
Watched a fresh style be bedded in the psyche
Of the general mass by gentlemen just like me
Every unlikely leader, was getting live (if it's your flavour)
If it's your flavour, celebrate it beside me because
My happiness is slowly creeping back
(Why's that?) Just gotta listen to the song, bro
I found it off my head with my friends in the front row
And I looked around, the faces I’d know
I fell in love with the people in the front row
And I looked around, the faces I’d know
I fell in love with the people in the front row
Now don’t get it twisted, the gigs didn’t teeth it
It's been here for years, shhh, that’s our little secret
Now, it might not have gave birth to a genre
But it found its feet in between rehearsals and encores
Soon enough, tours done for
And then it's back to the lab again, the pen and pad again
For soul and glory, word to Paul
We love those great tellers of Australian stories, right
And he said since I left you
I know, not somebody that I used to
Leave lonely, she said better be home soon
Or something’s gotta give
Man, it's the tale of the travelling musician
She knew, but still struggled with the distance
And he wished a big jet plane could take her with him
'Cause it's always better when she's near
He was shaking in his seat, riding through the street
From a Virgin flight, to her
Shaking in his seat, riding through the streets
To Newtown and straight to her door
To her door
To her door
To her door
And so it goes full circle, as those stories of yesteryear
Give way and the next appear
No less revered, nah, they’re treasured as legend here
But new diamonds in the rough make their presence clear
And all they want in this life is the chance to do their thing
But who got next can wait, I got now, I say
I want the top, top, top, top, top, top
All my people in the back of the spot
I want the top, top, top, top, top, top
If you know me you don’t know me to stop
I want the top, top, top, top, top, top
All my people in the back of the spot, let off a shot
Bringing that knife through butter flow out
Got summer sewn round my pinkie
One, two, won’t suffer no clowns
Didn’t know then, they about to know now
We run this shit like the buses broke down, huh
Now that’s one for the kids
Two for the stories, three for the gigs
Four for the right now and it don’t stop
When Cinematic drop, bets off
I said I want the top
I want the top, top, top, top, top, top
All my people in the back of the spot
I want the top, top, top, top, top
If you know me you don’t know me to stop
I want the top, top, top, top, top
All my people in the back of the spot, let off a shot
☯☮
Truely a treasure
7 years, crazy how time flies by.. still fucken awesome ✌✌✌
Checking in from USA.
Too true knackers. Haven't listened to this for a couple of years and still the best hands down. The way he put the tribute into the greatest story teller next to Slim is awesome.
Thus tune will last through the ages.
DID we not appreciate the massive effort by old mate on the paddle pop sticks!!?? Absolutely killing like a 100 different beats in that thing flawlessly!!??
Still haven't heard a better like a version 6 years later
Facts. And I’ve heard them all.
Tuka....big jet plane...it's pretty good. Love both of these so much
Thundamentals cover of brother 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Noel homeless i go back to it
Chvrches cover of Kendrick Lamar “love”
its funny ive never been to australia but i love australians
We love you too (You have beer right?)
LOL spot on
theres so much beer in my city that i could swim in it.
Think id want to live there!!
Cheers ;)
Best like a version hands down....ever
When this came in the radio I got so excited! He slowed it down a bit though...
Only beaten by Daniel John's version of Smells Like Teen Spirit
Still is to this day!!! Fucking so good 👌
Ben Roberts l agree it's awesome
Denzel Curry gave some competition, finally
I'd be lying if I said I listened to hip hop regularly but f**k me if the hip hop boys don't make the best like a versions!
If you haven't already, check out the Thundamentals cover of Matt Corby - Brother. Another great like a version by a hip hop group.
Yeah dude, I have heard them all they are amazing. Horrorshow's cover is probably my favourite Like-a-Version since Whitley did Dancing Queen back in the day.
S .Mokes Whitleys version of Dacing Queen is still one of my fav all times LIke A version. This one right up there as is San Cisco doing Get Lucky. All personal choice really.
Jokul Haupz thats for sure and the old "Only Nineteen" cover by the Herd..
S .Mokes n
I get so hyped when the Nosebleed Section strings come in
THAT was freakin amazing!!! Informed, educated, respectful, creative and musical. Best respect to Aussie music I've ever heard!!! Thank you.
Leon Durrant Agree! Illy makes us look good.
Don't forget cultural!
A true celebration of Australian music, big respect!
I see what you were trying to do here man and fuck, you landed right on the x. That was close to the best 5 minutes I've had in a long time. Awesome
MJK471 god i so agree man... A-MAY-ZINGG lol
+MJK471 Right on the X. Couldn't come closer if he spoofed on a bulls-eye.
nice reference
Dude he gave me chills in some references a good aussie musician
still the best like a version hands down, 7 years later, NOTHING CAN TOP THIS
I listen to it all the time I love it
you best believe I saw Illy perform this at Spilt Milk
@@maxl178 JEALOUS
@@chrisgiblett1364 SAME
DMAS - Believe says hi.
Listening in 2019! Still SO good, my fave Like A Version ever
Mad respect Illy and every professional in this room.
Mad respect Aussie muso's and creative talent east-west, far north to tassie. Among the best in the world.
Mad respect for our awesome musical history. Damn right, among the best in the world.
Mad respect for our native people's cultural and creative heritage, sorry for everything we stole from you.
Peace all.
sixstringedthing 🤘🏻
well said bro!
sixstringedthing well said well said 🇦🇺
sixstringedthing WOOOO IM SO HAPPY TO BE A HAPPY LIL' VEGEMITE
yes not bad these aussies
not gonna lie this gave me goosebumps
A V B Ferreira word
Every time
that nosebleed section cover from 1:20 was fucking sick!
+Demon8593 Agree
+Demon8593 Nosebleed Section is the only thing, that gives me power to go to work
That is the bit that got me into this song.
roger that
Daaammmn couldn't of SPIT It out, better than dat myself!!!!Thanx 4 sharing
This is definitely going on my top 10 like a versions.
mine too
my number 1 without a doubt
Anyone else love the male backup singers swag..? Also amazing drumming.
Think you'll find the backup singer is Joyride. V popular Aussie musician in the hip hop scene
I've listened to many LAVs and I rate this as the best. So much effort and so well done by all involved, esp Illy, whose music I had never heard before watching this video. What an absolutely monumental performance.
Never get tired of listening to this! Love how Illy pays homage to some of the great Aussie artists.
Much love and respect.
This is unbelievably brilliant. I am 43 year old 2.3 kids bloke, this gives me faith in our youth
Illy, this is musical genius. Amazing work. Even listening to it the second time made my cry.
that was the best fucking thing I have ever seen in my life
this *is* my fav like a version of all time, bar none!!
That cellist.. My god she is beautiful.
She's from a group called Aston based in Sydney. Check em out on YT - classical covers of pop songs
Hanna Oblikov
She is hot.
Have you seen the gang of youths LAV? She's got some eyes for Dave!! 😍
I'm mid-fifties and just discovered this and cannot stop watching and singing it outstanding stuff
Thanks, Illi, and all the other amazing musicians in this clip. You managed to acknowledge so many different artists and genres in one track.
Big props @
STRAYAAAA. always end up listening to this song when I come on UA-cam.. Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie..
2019, and still one of the best like a versions on record!
To the guy that didnt know the doctor could play guitar... please start listening to frenzal rhomb!!!
To the others that are knocking, everyones entitled to an opinion.. and mine is that it is a tribute to Australian music and its their version of it and i dont think they made a dogs dinner out of it
I dig it! And I didn't KNOW the Doctor could play guitar, but it figures eh?
It's 10 years later and nothing comes close to this. What a banger ❤
Fuck, I love Aussie artists and music! So good.
Im a metalhead, but wowww, this song BLOWS my mind!!! 🖤
Cant even stop watching this. Straight up repeat all night. So Aussie, so awesome.
2022 still the greatest like a version hands down
By far the dopest Aussie MC to take on Like A Version - smashed it for 6 Illy..
Saw Silverchair and had my attention... Awesome to see music from my times isn't lost on newer generations and they can 'update' music with their new experiences
so much going on its hard to comprehend
is that the Doctor on guitar?
Listening in 2019! Still SO good, my fave Like A Version ever
I'm over 60 but love this to bits. What an amazing version.
I come back and listen to this song every now and then and it gives me goosebumps. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
This is awesome. Im a kiwi music lover and this song epitomises everything that is awesome about Ozzie music... Love it
This makes me so happy. Thank you Illy, for everything that you give everyone. You create happiness.
Please continue to do what you do!
This is the best ever like a version full stop
This is THE BEST like a version, it’s so beautifully put together
This mash up sum up what triple j like a version should be, but also what it is to be Australian and it never gets old 🤙🏼✌🏼
Still the best Like a Version ever.
Still going back to watch the Maestro.
Just.
Respect.
Still all time version! Throwing it down like it should be done - serious talent from all performers
HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS UNTIL NOW?!
bro, its the business. Have fun listening to it on loop for the next week.
Will Ford dk
Came to UA-cam to see John Butler Trio do 'Happy' ended up watching Illy instead.
Daniel Bryan you're not alone buddy!
haha me too!
12 months later im still listening to this!...Drummer nails this tune..
he's on it bro.
48 now
One of the best covers ever! Gets better every time I listen to it. 😎
still the best like a version ever. period. full stop.
Listening in 2019! Still SO good, my fave Like A Version ever
love it. Im probably the only Illly fan in America haha
Man i love this so much. Every time i see it I love it a little more!
12 months old and still love hearing this. A great tribute to Aussie music. Well done Illy and Co
this is so awesome --- some fools out there not appreciating the creative aspect and great performance from everyone... genius Illyal... -- by far one of the best vershons....
Love your work!!!!
Really happy to see string instruments
Reed and string so very absent so often with new music and in fact forever!
Amazing vocals !!!
I remember hearing this live, then checking out the yt version and seeing it had almost no view. Great to come back years later and see people are giving it the recognition this amazing cover deserves!
this is mesmerizing your eyes cant look away from illy talent and your ears cant hear anything but awesomeness
So many time I've watched this, it never gets old
my god illy is a genius! thank you so much for being so fucking talented
the paul kelly bit, all classic aussie songs. loveeee your work mate
As a lover of both music in general, and Aussie hip hop, this is pure bliss.
Listening in 2019! Still SO good, my fave Like A Version ever
love it. Im probably the only Illly fan in America haha
God damn Illy!!! BY FAR BEST LIKE A VERSION! That takes some serious talent!
honestly this has to be the best aussie hip hop artist, always changing always thinking always awesome!!
Ain't it funny how just one song can grab you and lift you back up. Thank U so much for that
love it. Im probably the only Illly fan in America haha
kurt knowles legend brother
kurt knowles 👏
Voted this number one for Hottest 100 of Like a Version. Awesome homage to Aussie music!
is that the Doctor on guitar?
this is my fav like a version of all time, bar none!!
Listening in 2019! Still SO good, my fave Like A Version ever
i love this guy. top notch.
Illy don't ever stop rappin
Hilltop Hoods and Flume fucking epic! love him singing those two song!!!
9 years later and this still goes off like a frog in a sock!
To mash 4 songs into 1tribute and to pull it off. Amazing.
For it to still have people coming back after 9 years? A legendary effort by all involved!
. . . the doctor rocking out with the band. . when triple j announces still had a REAL appreciation for music . .
Effing brilliant! Could listen to this 100 times in a row.
Now that's how you do Like A Version!
Illy's latest album Cinematic is out next Friday. He's made it crazy cheap on iTunes for the fans who pre order and support him from the get go!
Can't say that I'm a huge fan of Aussie hip hop, but this would have to be one the very best Like a Versions ever. Clever lyrics, beautifully arranged music and just a great, warm, homage to Australian music.
Awesome!
I LOVE this cover!!!! It always get's me in a good mood..
Every time I come back, I'm blown away.
Damn they nailed the Hoods. Great cover
The Hilltop bit is freakin awesome.
Illy, this is musical genius. Amazing work. Even listening to it the second time made my cry.
ahhh illy - you are so talented.
Beautiful. Just fucking beautiful.
Each and every one in the zone, Spiratual.
still here in 2020, still as good as the first time hearing it.
just found this ridiculously awesome on so many levels
This is OUTSTANDING
All time best like a version... I come back here too often ❤️
If this doesn't make the hairs on your arm stand up and raise a tear of pride in you eye, you have not yet evolved into an Australian, hugs.... keep trying you will join us
Love love love this!!! Gets my vote 🔥💯
Epic, best LAV ever IMHO!
Best like a version ever hands down.
This is phenom. Great to see Ben and Rowan in it, too!
yeah
@@snapduke real