The Kooks - Kids (MGMT Cover - now with video)

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2009
  • The Kooks cover Kids by MGMT on Triple J's Like a Version. This is the actual recording from Triple J Studios with video.

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  • @jakereynolds4259
    @jakereynolds4259 4 роки тому +1612

    this is the most 2009 thing ive ever seen

    • @WaxandTartans
      @WaxandTartans 4 роки тому +30

      Take us back.

    • @01imh
      @01imh 4 роки тому +54

      Nigga I was 8, how far you tryna take me back??

    • @WaxandTartans
      @WaxandTartans 4 роки тому +6

      Ismail Haque hahaha man I feel old now.

    • @BPBrutalPenguin
      @BPBrutalPenguin 4 роки тому +22

      So fucking true man, this is the kinda shit people would be watching on their blackberry phones

    • @IndecentExposure.
      @IndecentExposure. 3 роки тому +3

      @@BPBrutalPenguin or an actual computer

  • @AEmilisA
    @AEmilisA 9 років тому +7302

    these hobbits are amazing

    • @angelariivera733
      @angelariivera733 9 років тому +31

      ***** HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHH

    • @tubeMiLKO
      @tubeMiLKO 8 років тому +3

      :)

    • @marichanpic
      @marichanpic 8 років тому +6

      ***** ROTFL.....LOL...hahahahahha

    • @mitchy6565
      @mitchy6565 8 років тому +64

      Truly one of the funniest and on point back handed compliment/comment I've ever read.

    • @5bananas1
      @5bananas1 8 років тому +2

      I know they are awesome :) haha

  • @evansalehi4417
    @evansalehi4417 2 роки тому +507

    2022 and I’m still listening to this!! Thank you The Kooks!!!

  • @tonytee9979
    @tonytee9979 Рік тому +79

    2023 and this is still a banging cover of MGMT Kids 😍

  • @kevingama6448
    @kevingama6448 9 років тому +1509

    Frodo and Sam? Are you kidding me? They're Merry and Pippin.

  • @dar213311
    @dar213311 3 роки тому +92

    I was here 11 years ago and I was told to be here again. Still amazing.

  • @cjbreto6062
    @cjbreto6062 10 років тому +1002

    The Kooks are class. Such an underrated band. Even with such notoriety they not near enough given the credit they deserve. My favourite band.

    • @i_dont_know_who_i_am69
      @i_dont_know_who_i_am69 5 років тому +16

      I know right. Underrated band covering other underrated band

    • @3_Hit_U_Quit
      @3_Hit_U_Quit 5 років тому +9

      They've been famous in NZ since Naive was released. Check out Sticky Fingers though, great band.

    • @thevid9080
      @thevid9080 5 років тому +56

      They are an ok poppy rock band. Lets not get carried away

    • @ryanwilliams4223
      @ryanwilliams4223 5 років тому

      A kooks lol its Kooks mate

    • @valy993
      @valy993 4 роки тому

      Same as you.

  • @AM-fr8lk
    @AM-fr8lk 2 роки тому +154

    2022, still the BEST cover of this song, right?? Chills...the kooks forever!

  • @changpengzhao6636
    @changpengzhao6636 7 місяців тому +4

    2023 and we still love the Kooks!

  • @Ardianax
    @Ardianax 9 років тому +197

    that fuckin accent ahhhhh

  • @heberreneau8112
    @heberreneau8112 2 роки тому +61

    2021 and still coming back to this great cover

  • @Bahlye1
    @Bahlye1 10 років тому +356

    Its been said before but After Frodo and Sam saved Middle Earth they started a band called the Kooks.
    Love their music and esp this cover... :)

    • @linhfellows
      @linhfellows 10 років тому

      Lmao :))))

    • @JDogggg69
      @JDogggg69 5 років тому +1

      hobbits covering hobbits. Checkout the official video for "electric feel" to see what I mean.

  • @xcoolthefoolx
    @xcoolthefoolx 5 років тому +8

    Been coming back to this one for nearly a decade now

  • @lyannass
    @lyannass 10 років тому +129

    His voice on this song is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic cover.

  • @suburbanowl
    @suburbanowl 2 роки тому +2

    This unlocked a memory

  • @rofelhos
    @rofelhos 4 роки тому +47

    11 years late. Thanks UA-cam for recommend this

    • @M.V.R.S.
      @M.V.R.S. 3 роки тому

      11 years. Are u a time traveler?

  • @royvan6224
    @royvan6224 10 місяців тому +6

    His voice makes me nostalgic. Makes me think about memories I lost.

    • @imeem2711
      @imeem2711 2 місяці тому +1

      True there’s something like it digs out from past

  • @LiamJamesSilcock
    @LiamJamesSilcock 7 років тому +161

    They looked so shocked at the end of this haha It's almost like this was the first time they'd played it through without a fault. Still an amazing cover that I'll continue to revisit for many years :) Thank you Kooks

    • @stefannita3439
      @stefannita3439 7 років тому +8

      The lead guitar player still messed up a few times tho

  • @ecath
    @ecath 10 років тому +226

    i'm a big fan of MGMT. But this cover is sooooooo good !!!

  • @Danunzio213
    @Danunzio213 9 років тому +92

    I account for at least 5,000 of these 3.1 million hits. What a great cover...

  • @rosie.k468
    @rosie.k468 11 років тому +40

    The way Luke enjoys Hugh playing without losing a bit of concentration. They're simply amazing.

    • @AnahiVania
      @AnahiVania 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/2vTk7gwdOwA/v-deo.html
      Mgmt

  • @dipsonshrestha9328
    @dipsonshrestha9328 4 роки тому +146

    One FIFA 09 artist playing a FIFA 09 song feels great

  • @ianWithaT
    @ianWithaT 6 років тому +15

    The harmonies in this cover!

  • @vitoriadacosta9911
    @vitoriadacosta9911 5 років тому +7

    Those vocals are my goals

  • @itaborga
    @itaborga 13 років тому +17

    If you love The Kooks, and you love MGMT, how could you NOT love this!

  • @Nich0la
    @Nich0la 11 років тому +13

    i really can't get away from this version, whenever I feel like listening to real good music, I listen to this, it's great

  • @mich3134
    @mich3134 6 років тому +15

    9th grade me would be freaking out rn. I loved this band and this song

  • @lydiaeileen8332
    @lydiaeileen8332 9 років тому +34

    i looooove this cover so much!

  • @Joemerry1603
    @Joemerry1603 4 роки тому +1599

    Anyone stumbled across this video in 2020? 😉

  • @kayyyy4.32
    @kayyyy4.32 6 років тому +4

    I used to watch this literally everyday in middle school. Oh my god my heart its so good

  • @andrej8377
    @andrej8377 3 роки тому +2

    stumbled across this yesterday and I can't stop listening to it.

  • @casualcheetah1908
    @casualcheetah1908 4 роки тому +2

    i can’t count how many times i’ve come back to this video 😍

  • @chrisnicholas6673
    @chrisnicholas6673 Рік тому +4

    STILL LISTENING 2023 This was the last song me and my husband Isaac listened to before he left me for someone else. Won't let the heartbreak ruin this song

  • @auroravianello2727
    @auroravianello2727 3 роки тому +4

    Never stop listening to this gorgeous cover.

  • @JuniorLifeReplay
    @JuniorLifeReplay 4 роки тому +2

    Just found back this from a 14+ years playlist, can’t believe it’s still up and still so great ! Thanks a lot !

  • @patrickhenry487
    @patrickhenry487 2 роки тому +1

    This gives me such nostalgia

  • @mhisalive
    @mhisalive 11 років тому +9

    These guys sound magical together. They fit well

  • @argentinamartinez4700
    @argentinamartinez4700 7 років тому +6

    my favorite cover ever! his voice is so uniqueee

  • @henrymiranda2454
    @henrymiranda2454 Рік тому +3

    Good Version!!!..Grettings from Perú

  • @feltbeatz
    @feltbeatz 10 років тому +3

    Omg MGMT and The Kooks are my favourite bands. I love this version so much omg.

  • @etherealmist76
    @etherealmist76 8 років тому +8

    why am I only finding these two now? The acoustic of this and their harmony is wonderful!

  • @barry2446
    @barry2446 12 років тому +217

    One does not simply get more indie than The Kooks.

    • @MuSiCBoYaS
      @MuSiCBoYaS 2 роки тому +7

      Foals: Hold my beer

    • @rickybobby420.
      @rickybobby420. Рік тому +1

      I see indien kids in my dreams 😴

    • @b__c7538
      @b__c7538 Рік тому +3

      @@MuSiCBoYaS LMAO FOALS⁉️

    • @tricore2567
      @tricore2567 Рік тому

      @@MuSiCBoYaS that is not even Indy music lol

    • @tricore2567
      @tricore2567 Рік тому

      The Libertines basically defined the genre

  • @CreativeBassNation
    @CreativeBassNation 4 роки тому +4

    Just as amazing in 2020 as 2009. I havent listened to this in at least 8 years and im so happy i remembered it

  • @Perocasevecchie
    @Perocasevecchie 3 роки тому +10

    I'm discovering this cover 12 years after and that's still amazing...

  • @beatrizcraft
    @beatrizcraft 10 років тому +21

    That cover is so freaking good.. GOD!

  • @isaiahariganello9879
    @isaiahariganello9879 2 роки тому +5

    First time watching this & all I can say is wow. These guys are mad talented!! Love it!

  • @TheRJMcFerran
    @TheRJMcFerran 11 місяців тому +1

    The best cover of this song, hands down. Reliving my youth with the Kooks 👌

  • @SagittaMoon
    @SagittaMoon 11 років тому +4

    Kids is one of the most amazing songs from one of the most amazing bands. And now my favourite band has done a cover of it. i'm friggn' speechless. :)

  • @marxissist3469
    @marxissist3469 3 роки тому +3

    Such a beautiful rendition. I never get tired of this!

  • @eddiewall3486
    @eddiewall3486 6 років тому +7

    The best interpretation of that song that Ive ever heard! Amazing!

  • @myspeakerphone1
    @myspeakerphone1 4 роки тому +3

    This version is so beautiful,makes me wanna cry every time.

  • @ojesmahardika3491
    @ojesmahardika3491 3 роки тому +2

    Best Kids' cover so far ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @Madeguydo
    @Madeguydo 7 років тому +407

    He clearly wants to become one with his inner Bob Dylan.

    • @elguada123
      @elguada123 6 років тому +12

      Davide Stefani how high are you

    • @axeade234
      @axeade234 5 років тому +12

      Who doesn't?

    • @Talisman09
      @Talisman09 5 років тому +6

      Who doesn't wanna get high with bob dylan

    • @nicosarracio3318
      @nicosarracio3318 5 років тому

      U r so wrong

    • @michaelswords4416
      @michaelswords4416 4 роки тому +2

      @@nicosarracio3318 he does a really good Bob Dylan impression. It's on UA-cam.

  • @PiaAmorin
    @PiaAmorin 9 років тому +4

    Love these guys! Always outstanding.

  • @alexandriarome2601
    @alexandriarome2601 2 роки тому +1

    I loved them back 2011 in high school. Just getting back to listening to them and they are still magic to my heart. 2022!!

  • @inesviegas5850
    @inesviegas5850 Рік тому +2

    After 13 years... they're still amaaaazing
    Thank you for the nostalgia and good memories

  • @Lightbringer04
    @Lightbringer04 2 роки тому +9

    The Lyrics in the song are good but the meaning of the Song itself is even better, basically its a run through of life from being a child to growing up learning lifes lessons and the Struggles we each have with our own Mentality as we face challenges in life
    pretty timeless 👌, not many song are like this,
    Great cover, Great band 😎

  • @nathangraham4317
    @nathangraham4317 8 років тому +14

    best thing ever created

  • @theclassicdream99
    @theclassicdream99 9 років тому +91

    Im in love with this cover 😍😍

  • @rachelmarien6153
    @rachelmarien6153 5 років тому +20

    His voice on this song is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic cover.
    Seems like no one can do a bad cover of this song.

  • @spwb2k
    @spwb2k 12 років тому +4

    timeless melody with simple classic chords, vocals from the heart & gut. well done.

  • @eduarda9750
    @eduarda9750 7 років тому +5

    i love the way he says "laughing"

  • @gabrielpatriarca6144
    @gabrielpatriarca6144 3 роки тому +1

    Never stop watching

  • @oisIee
    @oisIee 9 місяців тому +2

    if you're listening to this gem in 2023 you are a legend!

  • @FschneiderJ123
    @FschneiderJ123 3 роки тому +35

    October 2020 anyone? I miss music like this..

  • @gurdevsuwali8414
    @gurdevsuwali8414 9 років тому +1235

    Seems like no one can do a bad cover of this song.

    • @DaDooM88
      @DaDooM88 9 років тому +23

      Sarah Greene no upload yet?

    • @andreijj6468
      @andreijj6468 9 років тому +1

      Gurdev Suwali haha fucking true mate! >.

    • @TheAshwinter
      @TheAshwinter 9 років тому +3

      Gurdev Suwali i like the cage the elephant cover too

    • @nguyenvanhuy3694
      @nguyenvanhuy3694 9 років тому +1

      Andrei jj mạthnh

    • @jaguarenduda
      @jaguarenduda 8 років тому +5

      Seems like no one can do a good cover of this song.

  • @nizzle6588
    @nizzle6588 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best covers ever

  • @lamblingelser1110
    @lamblingelser1110 6 років тому +2

    Beyond obsessed with this cover. Such a good fucking job holy shit

  • @jeinstein18
    @jeinstein18 9 років тому +8

    One of my favourite covers 👌

  • @amandareanne
    @amandareanne 10 років тому +23

    I've watched this video like 100 times…(:

  • @NoName-xg3op
    @NoName-xg3op 8 місяців тому +1

    No words! Ok one: Legends ❤️

  • @dontbestupidstupid8758
    @dontbestupidstupid8758 3 роки тому +2

    UA-cam algorithm has finally not taken me too the darkside of YT, but has instead found one of my favourite songs covered by one of my favourite bands, a cover I didn't even know about... I'm shocked. What a cover, on par with Of Monsters And Men's cover

    • @oneheadlightt5900
      @oneheadlightt5900 3 роки тому

      U discovered Catfish and the bottlemen thx to like a version

  • @hoolahoop2478
    @hoolahoop2478 9 років тому +13

    this song makes me cry 😔 you're really good guys 💜

  • @rzimm11
    @rzimm11 11 років тому +4

    I watch this cover almost daily. It never gets old. Kudos on such a great job Kooks!

  • @jbrobertsable
    @jbrobertsable 2 роки тому +2

    Only found this in 2021, I love it and listen to it all the time! Whenever I’m happy or sad, it always makes me feel better or appreciate my circumstances that, for a lot of other people in the world, is, unfairly, never within their reach. Love each other and help each other wherever you can! 🤘🏻❤️ life is hard but it’s easier together! Xxx

  • @dogcounter
    @dogcounter Рік тому +1

    So glad I stumbled upon this

  • @TheKornheaD
    @TheKornheaD Рік тому +6

    2023, anyone else?

  • @melaniet1867
    @melaniet1867 10 років тому +12

    A great indie band... covering a great indie band

  • @GreenGiant-bs3no
    @GreenGiant-bs3no 2 роки тому

    8.4 million views says it all….. over the course of 10 years, thousands and thousands of them are from me 😍!!

  • @neilhillis9858
    @neilhillis9858 2 роки тому

    I watched this right as my first college class was about to begin. Comparative religions, a gen-ed for my ecology studies. That was 2010. Time flies, enjoy your youth, folks!

  • @tomgordebeke
    @tomgordebeke 9 років тому +5

    Love this cover version !!!

  • @2saumi
    @2saumi 12 років тому +6

    Vocals are unreal

  • @theunnamed89
    @theunnamed89 Рік тому

    2023 and this is so awesome!

  • @kardis329
    @kardis329 3 роки тому +2

    Not even trying to be flawless either - like many think its all about, they kicked ass! GREAT job!

  • @MrZeroSk8
    @MrZeroSk8 11 років тому +3

    never have understood this song to its fullest until this very moment in my life god bless my parents

  • @ZZ-gt6sl
    @ZZ-gt6sl 7 років тому +4

    THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY

  • @danielcao6
    @danielcao6 4 місяці тому +1

    2024 rising and I'm still here

  • @haleigh11
    @haleigh11 12 років тому +1

    this is so perfect i havent stopped playing it for days

  • @FreedomfromSamsara
    @FreedomfromSamsara 12 років тому +23

    It sounds like an entirely new song! I love MGMT but this version is amazing

  • @cristianparedes1897
    @cristianparedes1897 5 років тому +7

    Amo esta versión

  • @jhawkboy13
    @jhawkboy13 11 місяців тому +1

    As many times as I have sang this song with random strangers at parties…..
    As well as this song aged over time even since the first time I heard it I listened to it again for the first time after I don’t know how many years recently….
    All the times in college doing MGMT songs on “Audio Surf” (electric field is the best)…..
    Even after discovering “Like a version”during Covid….. (search Donald Glover like a version and thank me later if you don’t know that one)
    I STILL cannot believe I am just hearing this song! The kooks are amazing.

  • @khachiefa1484
    @khachiefa1484 Рік тому +2

    music is awesome

  • @mariaeduardacardoso4313
    @mariaeduardacardoso4313 8 років тому +53

    a musica ficou linda na voz dele, 😍😍

    • @joaopedrogodinhozoppo9401
      @joaopedrogodinhozoppo9401 8 років тому +4

      é legal aquelas desafinadas propositais dele!!

    • @evi201108
      @evi201108 4 роки тому +1

      De que jeito, eles conseguiram estragar a música 🙈🤷

  • @pedrogarrott2583
    @pedrogarrott2583 3 роки тому +3

    Escuchando este temaso en plena pandemia. Octubre 2020. La Rioja Argentina

  • @lingjien
    @lingjien 11 років тому +2

    This is so good that it just went above perfect

  • @andyjarvis8685
    @andyjarvis8685 9 місяців тому +1

    2023 ya beast🎉

  • @ThomasIsALoser
    @ThomasIsALoser 13 років тому +3

    The Kooks are wicked with covers. Their cover of 'naive' is really good!

  • @YuriAndrrew
    @YuriAndrrew 7 років тому +8

    i love the lines of harris' guitar

  • @lickingdogs
    @lickingdogs 2 роки тому

    Discover this after 12 years. Where have i been?

  • @berfinmk5909
    @berfinmk5909 6 років тому +1

    so goodddd