@@brianmanning9271 hitting the notes and having a powerful voice are 2 different things, you can have one or the other or both !! Studio techniques and effects can strengthen a weak vocal !!
@@jimking3288 This was song 13 of 16 on the night, he's already been going for an hour, he must be fucked You have no idea how much of a physical job it is to play a full set Give the band 8 hours sleep and a full breakfast and ask them to play just this one song live Justin will blow your fucking ears off
Imagine coming out 2 decades "late" as far as the genre is concerned, and your very first single is the all-time grand slam glam rock anthem? The fact this track exists is the stuff of rock and roll legend
The darkness are laughed at quite largely because they're a little novelty, tongue in cheek, but that's deliberate. Really this right here is pure rock gold. To me the darkness were everything the 80s glam period had the potential to be without the fucking nonsense. This is absolute rock n roll at its finest
I think that was the problem...I remember a review saying “I can’t decide if the Darkness is a real or a parody band...trouble is, neither can The Darkness”
@@CharlesWillisBonsai I think Monster Magnet before them had a similar problem. What was genuine and what was tongue in cheek went completely over most people's heads.
Take notes Lucas Graham.. this is how you do it you earn it not feel deserve it.. “ as a Dane I truly sorry for Lucas Graham we just seen things out and hope for the best sometimes you get Mads Mikkelsen world something you get something else..
@Noah Wolf Its not his brother, it's a distant cousin, so distant that Taylor didnt know if they were related or not, but Justin had done the research. Justin is British, Taylor is American and grew up in Laguna Beach. Justins brother is named Danny and used to be in this band.
I'll never forget the first time i heard this song. I was about 13 years old at my buddy's house. We had mtv on in the background. We weren't even paying attention to it. As soon as this came one we couldn't stop watching!
@@justinameeriz575 their look was wild: justin looked like a cocked out tiny tim. but the guy fixed his face and cleaned up good. i believe in a thing called growth.
Wow! What a performance. The frontman is a natural performer. I never expected his vocals live to be anywhere near as good as the studio recording, but I definitely stand corrected!
Saw these guys at a small venue right before the corona outbreak in 2020. Justin stood on his hands during the intro of the sang and clapped his feet together for several minutes. Sounded just as good as here and that fucking stage presence. Amazing.
I totally agree--they have it dialed in don't they? Massive and radiant just the way it should be---ahhh yes! Their tones really drew me in originally and of course the songwriting is excellent.
The track celebrates the power of love and its potential to bring joy, happiness, and a feeling of freedom. The lyrics tell the story of two people beginning to explore their connection, feelings of passion and desire, and the excitement of the unknown. The narrator encourages his beloved to feel the power of love, and believes in its capacity to bring them together and keep them rocking 'til the sun goes down. The song is thus an uplifting ode to the beauty of falling in love and its transformative power.
@@elizabethdiaz7560 -- HAHA -- no, they say, "guitar" because that's what Hawkins says on the recording, after the second chorus, just before the solo! He says it here as well - 3:00 -- it's kinda built in to the song now.
Not gonna lie, never have I ever laughed so much at the fact that this amazing performer got the crowd so much in his hands that he just made everyone put up two thumbs... That's how you play an audience. Well done.
These guys were out of their time, they would have tore up the 70s!! Love them, great energy, this shit makes me put the pedal to the floor like fucking highway star!!
Its nice to see how young the crowd is here. When I saw the darkness last year most people were in their 30-40s. I would love to go back in time and join this crowd.
Joshua Sabourin hey and the new album Pinewood smiles has the current Queen drummer. I’ll be meeting them in April and also the current Queen drummer father was Freddie + Queen. Meeting a second generation famous drummer that family must be worth something. His father is 127M$
Watching at the hotel room because tonight's concert was cancelled - We were looking forward for the show, but no hard feelings, get well soon Justin! 💪❤️🩹
Honestly what a riff; what a Voice and face melting solos. Always loved the boys from Lowestoft and great to see them back at there best these days even if they aren’t quite as popular as here
I never thought much of The Darkness until I saw them live at a festival, Rock on the Range (2012?). This guy blew me away. He is a true performer. You can tell he loves being a rock star. Changed my entire perception of their music.
+MrDevinja1 I think they meant it in the way that some singers sound completely different live when compared to the studio version. Even I'm surprised he sounds like the studio version.
Noire His voice has went bad though. He sounds like a chicken now... unfortunately. Edit: Dont watch the Acoustic version. The others were awesome that were recent, just in the Acoustic video I saw, he sounded bad.
Justin has such stage presence here and really knows how to work a crowd. Not to mention that he can deliver on the vocals and guitar solo. The rest of the band are right in the pocket, too. Especially Dan on rhythm, driving the whole song along.
Gotta respect a band that sounds as good if not better than the original recording. The fact he can hit those notes consistently shows the skill he has.
I’m in this video! From 1:09 to 1:15, the close up of the crowd, I’m there. It’s blown my mind, I’ve not watched this video ever, since I was there in 2004 and to watch it nearly 20 years later and discover your in it, even just a crowd member…. 🤯
I may have already commented on here but man I remember being obsessed with this song when it first came out. Was so different and gave a sound that was missing from music. Then thought probably gonna be a one hit band and then saw they have kick ass music and are still rocking today.
I've only found him on UA-cam recently but loved the darkness 😍 Just fn brilliant, oh his UA-cam channel is Justin Hawkins rides again 😊 excellent channel 👏 👍
I saw them in Dublin in the RDS in 2003. They were backing Metallica and Linkin Park. They played very early, I didn't know who they were, but I knew afterwards. They definitely rocked the place. Amazing band, their live set sounds just like the studio album, and Justin, in his lycra, is one of the best front men I seen in years.
I saw these guys in Seattle a decade ago. If you think this is impressive, imagine what it's like to see a full set live. It left an impression, that's for sure.
I like the Darkness as they remind me of Queen and other bands of my teenage yearsperforming live. The energy and stage presence. It's fun to watch. And of course just look at the banks of Marshall Amps and speakers.
ThankS & I buy the CD Years ago, the first song I heard of You & I think the best ever & shared. Live I can see & hear that Your singers Voice ist pure PERFECT & my Respect for beeing so authentic & brilliant. God will bless You All.
OMYFGOSH!!!! TINY TIM!!! YOU'RE BACK !!!!! gosh he's such a talented singer and guitarist love the Darkness so underrated they need to do more world tours xD
Ive seen two great shows in my life I rate as the best shows I have seen, G'N'R opening their Use your Illusion tour in Germany 1991, and The Darkness in Newcastle Australia. I took some friends to see The Darkness and we were blown away, I still and always will rate that show as the best.
![The Darkness - It's Love, Jim [Guitar Cover + Solo]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/02D9RmdcocA/mqdefault.jpg)
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That’s the best singing I’ve ever heard from a crowd they hit the high notes perfectly 😂
Absolutely!
The English
Lol true
what about the 1986 wembley ayos? freddie mercury
Haha love it
These guys are completely and amazingly impressive. What a voice my Hawkins has. So glad he rides again.
.... again
@@alexallen6286 ........nnnnnnnnnn
Good day to you one and all.
It is I, Justin Hawkins.
I see what you did there....
He sounds exactly the same as the studio recording. I'm really impressed by his voice, honestly.
His voice is weak compared to the studio effects making him sound like he's got a really heavy voice !!!
@@brianmanning9271 hitting the notes and having a powerful voice are 2 different things, you can have one or the other or both !! Studio techniques and effects can strengthen a weak vocal !!
@@jimking3288 This was song 13 of 16 on the night, he's already been going for an hour, he must be fucked
You have no idea how much of a physical job it is to play a full set
Give the band 8 hours sleep and a full breakfast and ask them to play just this one song live Justin will blow your fucking ears off
@Michael Persico I dunno, both the studio version and this live performance sound like falsetto to me.
@74 torino Jaysus, calm it down, lad. People listen to stuff differently.
Imagine coming out 2 decades "late" as far as the genre is concerned, and your very first single is the all-time grand slam glam rock anthem? The fact this track exists is the stuff of rock and roll legend
It’s funny because they made this song as a joke. They said their inspiration was “let’s write the stupidest song ever”
The darkness are laughed at quite largely because they're a little novelty, tongue in cheek, but that's deliberate. Really this right here is pure rock gold. To me the darkness were everything the 80s glam period had the potential to be without the fucking nonsense. This is absolute rock n roll at its finest
I think that was the problem...I remember a review saying
“I can’t decide if the Darkness is a real or a parody band...trouble is, neither can The Darkness”
They're a serious band that doesn't take themselves too seriously. Unfortunately, the public has trouble wrapping their heads around it.
Charles Willis yh, what I thought
@@CharlesWillisBonsai I think Monster Magnet before them had a similar problem. What was genuine and what was tongue in cheek went completely over most people's heads.
Absolutely! Better musicians than any 80s glam bands. Unless you count Queen as glam. In which case, we ain’t friends.
I love that Justin shouts the “GUITAR” bit in the live version as well. Marvellous performers!
Take notes Lucas Graham.. this is how you do it you earn it not feel deserve it.. “ as a Dane I truly sorry for Lucas Graham we just seen things out and hope for the best sometimes you get Mads Mikkelsen world something you get something else..
this guy is a hell of a performer.like being at an 80s metal concert...
dynodave1969 it really is
Do they play metal?
More like glam rock
JeezUz he said it’s like being at an 80s show. He didn’t say it was the 80. You’re a potato.
Hair metal. Theres a difference
I thought the singer would probably suck live... but he is pure class. Awesome!
❤
20 years later he is always like the studio version (seen them two days ago in Milan). Justin is one of the most underrated rock singer in my opinion
Ive never heard of this band but holy shit the singer is insane. Those high notes are killer
@Noah Wolf Its not his brother, it's a distant cousin, so distant that Taylor didnt know if they were related or not, but Justin had done the research. Justin is British, Taylor is American and grew up in Laguna Beach. Justins brother is named Danny and used to be in this band.
@@birdiedog5Dan's still in the band 💪
I'll never forget the first time i heard this song. I was about 13 years old at my buddy's house. We had mtv on in the background. We weren't even paying attention to it. As soon as this came one we couldn't stop watching!
You too?? Lmao
@@justinameeriz575 their look was wild: justin looked like a cocked out tiny tim. but the guy fixed his face and cleaned up good. i believe in a thing called growth.
I heard John Peel play it at about 12 at night on Radio 1. I was 17 and transfixed.
They really know how to work a crowd. His stage presence is straight 70s/80s arena rock..
No band has ever gotten as big, then dropped off as fast as The Darkness.
That said, their last couple of albums have been stellar.
Yeah easter is cancelled is mega
Why did they dip?
@@zdravkomamut9160 The inevitable backlash, a mediocre second album and cocaine addictions.
One-Eye I surprisingly loved their second album, but I can see why it didn’t live up
Rock and roll deserves to die is an fucking amazing song though.
Still one of the best song lines ever, " My heart's in overdrive and you're behind the steering wheel!". Love it!! 👍
Absolutely cracks me up that he says "guitar!" in the live version as well. Love it. This performance is just amazing.
Only true rockstars can sound this badass live!
so very true
carmen gatica you got that right.
fuck yeah!
Wow! What a performance. The frontman is a natural performer. I never expected his vocals live to be anywhere near as good as the studio recording, but I definitely stand corrected!
What a phenomenal voice it’s actually insane
Saw these guys at a small venue right before the corona outbreak in 2020. Justin stood on his hands during the intro of the sang and clapped his feet together for several minutes. Sounded just as good as here and that fucking stage presence. Amazing.
1:32 One of the best Gibson Les Paul + Marshall tones I've ever heard, amazingly clear and powerful. Above all, a great song by a great band.
@@warangalwarrant8076 i agree
I totally agree--they have it dialed in don't they? Massive and radiant just the way it should be---ahhh yes! Their tones really drew me in originally and of course the songwriting is excellent.
Plus that Matamp on the far left!
Director: "Hey here's a wild concept. Let's go ahead and NOT focus the cameras on the guy doing the guitar solo."
In fairness he wasn't keeping still....
Right...smh
Omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I know!!! It seemed so unfair to me :(
Kind of looked as if he didn't know who was playing the solo. Or any other part. Maybe it was his first time making a video.
When this song came out, I remember wondering if Justin would be able to pull off those high notes, live. He kills it…still!
Impressive range by the crowd !!
Turned 18 in 2004........ what an adolescence we had 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤩🤩🤩🤩
The track celebrates the power of love and its potential to bring joy, happiness, and a feeling of freedom. The lyrics tell the story of two people beginning to explore their connection, feelings of passion and desire, and the excitement of the unknown. The narrator encourages his beloved to feel the power of love, and believes in its capacity to bring them together and keep them rocking 'til the sun goes down. The song is thus an uplifting ode to the beauty of falling in love and its transformative power.
According to website songtell
Love that I'm 2..love sometimes.. two...I met someone...never came true. Yet...I believe ❤❤
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I believe in a fing called love
David Dutton I believe in fing called whaaaaa
Jesus
Funny thing is that “fing” means “fart” in Hungarian
Ikr i heard it too.. funny thing I cant stand this song. Dunno why im here. He aint too bad live though
oi you fink its funnay?
0:50 -- Oh man, I LAUGHED out loud! After the crowd sings the chorus a cappella, all of them together go "Guitar!" -- HILARIOUS!
Jon Dunmore I thought they said “ let’s go”
@@elizabethdiaz7560 -- HAHA -- no, they say, "guitar" because that's what Hawkins says on the recording, after the second chorus, just before the solo! He says it here as well - 3:00 -- it's kinda built in to the song now.
Jon Dunmore hahah you’re right! Sorry I’m a little buzzin. Lol
Actually he says "get down"
He says 'Guitar!'
This is one of the best songs ever made, no argument.
Oh, come on!
lmao ok
His voice is identical to the recordings... very, VERY impressive 👌🏻
They would be a great Support Band for Queen
Not gonna lie, never have I ever laughed so much at the fact that this amazing performer got the crowd so much in his hands that he just made everyone put up two thumbs... That's how you play an audience. Well done.
I was there and it was awesome. Plus at Wembley, Amazing live band xxx
These guys were out of their time, they would have tore up the 70s!! Love them, great energy, this shit makes me put the pedal to the floor like fucking highway star!!
No cellphone, just ppl enjoying good music 👍🏼
Its nice to see how young the crowd is here. When I saw the darkness last year most people were in their 30-40s. I would love to go back in time and join this crowd.
wow! they sound amazing live!!
***** always the drugs :/
Still do.
Babe alert
Phenomenal performance!!! Look at all the people, amazing! Justin Hawkins and The Darkness Rocks!
Reminds me of Freddie Mercury a lot. Good stuff... definitely has that classic 80's sound to it.
They were described as if Queen and ACDC had a rock 'n roll baby.
vary true
Back in my youth when I heard this song for the first time, I swore up and down it was from the 80s
Joshua Sabourin hey and the new album Pinewood smiles has the current Queen drummer. I’ll be meeting them in April and also the current Queen drummer father was Freddie + Queen.
Meeting a second generation famous drummer that family must be worth something. His father is 127M$
Cameron Nikolajew Queen Freddie Mercury,Brian May Lead Guitar,John Decon Bass Guitar,Roger Taylor Drums...
This has to be up there as one of the best crowd songs. It has it all. Justin kills it.
Permission to Land was a flawless album.
Love this song. I came here to see how different it may sound live, but holy shit this guy is great! What a voice! Frankly the whole band rocks.
Great "throw-back" band, almost like they just stepped out of the 70's to rock the modern day bangers.
Wow, old times, this guy has a voice, stage performance and play the guitar, Why can t we see this more often?
Great rock song
Great rock band
Enjoy this song every time I hear it!
Watching at the hotel room because tonight's concert was cancelled - We were looking forward for the show, but no hard feelings, get well soon Justin! 💪❤️🩹
Definitely go if they come back. Seen them 6 times and they never disappoint
British masterpiece of glam rock Justin you are the best
Honestly what a riff; what a
Voice and face melting solos. Always loved the boys from Lowestoft and great to see them back at there best these days even if they aren’t quite as popular as here
The riff is lifted from Don't Treat Me Bad by Firehouse but I agree. It is badass
Dear God, can He Please be the first thing i see when i get to Heaven? AMEN!
I never thought much of The Darkness until I saw them live at a festival, Rock on the Range (2012?). This guy blew me away. He is a true performer. You can tell he loves being a rock star. Changed my entire perception of their music.
A dying breed of rock n roll and still sounds as good today as when they came out
His voice is identical to the original
+Noire Because it is the original artist maybe?
+MrDevinja1 I think they meant it in the way that some singers sound completely different live when compared to the studio version. Even I'm surprised he sounds like the studio version.
Noire His voice has went bad though. He sounds like a chicken now... unfortunately.
Edit: Dont watch the Acoustic version. The others were awesome that were recent, just in the Acoustic video I saw, he sounded bad.
Su voz es idéntica a la original si
JWALNATION Ummm, have you heard him in the new album? And live recently? He sounds just as good as ever
This song represents the best homage classic rock could receive
Justin has such stage presence here and really knows how to work a crowd. Not to mention that he can deliver on the vocals and guitar solo. The rest of the band are right in the pocket, too. Especially Dan on rhythm, driving the whole song along.
Excellent performance!!! His voice sounds like the studio version.
TOUCHING YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TOUCHING MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Goodwin Harrison hfuogdyijhfdf shampoo!
Isn't there also a TOUCHING MOOOOOOOOOOO?! Combination of "me" and "you."
I'm still listening to this in 2020 during the july 2020 quarantine still goes hard !! His visor is life.
you are the best thing to happen to music in decades
Wow. I am now a fan . My girl showed me this and I was stuck. You sound fantastic. Live performances mean everything.
Gotta respect a band that sounds as good if not better than the original recording. The fact he can hit those notes consistently shows the skill he has.
The British sure love their rock n' roll, don't they?
yes. we do love our rock and roll. We have a surprising catalogue of rock n roll bands
Patrick Langan they do love their dad rock
Not many young people are, most are brainwashed chavs who listen to grime or EDM
We used to. I'm not sure what happened to it though. Plenty of 'rock' bands but none that have the attitude or the swagger anymore.
Proxy Effect Why are you here then dipshit?
I’m in this video!
From 1:09 to 1:15, the close up of the crowd, I’m there.
It’s blown my mind, I’ve not watched this video ever, since I was there in 2004 and to watch it nearly 20 years later and discover your in it, even just a crowd member…. 🤯
Love the Thin Lizzy's T-shirt. The guitar solo is amazing, and so are the vocals. Just love this band so much.
Everything about this is glorious 💋
His voice is freaking fabulous! I’ve seen them several times up close, and he’s an amazing singer. Pre-many tattoos!
They really are a great live band
The singer is like the real-life Aldous Snow.
🤣🤣
I am so glad that The Darkness have come back to us.
Life has some meaning again.
I may have already commented on here but man I remember being obsessed with this song when it first came out. Was so different and gave a sound that was missing from music. Then thought probably gonna be a one hit band and then saw they have kick ass music and are still rocking today.
"Let me see your thumbs dam you!!!"...
Loving this live version..
They are rocking out!!
I was in the crowd for this, right at the front. Amazing show.
I love the crowd at the beginning all singing in high pitch …
I've only found him on UA-cam recently but loved the darkness 😍 Just fn brilliant, oh his UA-cam channel is Justin Hawkins rides again 😊 excellent channel 👏 👍
I saw them in Dublin in the RDS in 2003. They were backing Metallica and Linkin Park. They played very early, I didn't know who they were, but I knew afterwards. They definitely rocked the place. Amazing band, their live set sounds just like the studio album, and Justin, in his lycra, is one of the best front men I seen in years.
The tiger print leotard 🤣🤣 was there myself, my first concert.. I was 13. Great memories
Cant understand how people make fun of one of the best rock n roll songs ever
You mean bands can really perform their own songs? That is absolutely awesome! The Darkness kicks ass
"Let me see your thumbs damn you!" Awesome.
I saw these guys in Seattle a decade ago. If you think this is impressive, imagine what it's like to see a full set live. It left an impression, that's for sure.
I like the Darkness as they remind me of Queen and other bands of my teenage yearsperforming live. The energy and stage presence. It's fun to watch. And of course just look at the banks of Marshall Amps and speakers.
Exactly what a waste of Marshall cabinets.
MCORP it's just for the tonezzzzzzz mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn..........
Do you think those cabinets are actually working? 🤦♂️
Hell yeah man it's just that it is a video and we cannot get the whole effect. You need all those speakers for a concert like this.
@@Lesnz2009 lol, they're just there for display, never heard about a sponsor?
One of the best guitar riffs ever!!
The darkness is one of the greatest bands in the world of all time!
The video to this song is truly a thing of wonder and beauty.
The Darkness, what a great band with a great front man! 👍👍👍👊✌️.
the most brilliant live recording ever...pure genius...legends quote this live recording...because...obviously this is the best live recording ever...
Such a crazy voice, amazing doing that live.
I will always enjoy that the director never knows which camera to go to when a guitarist is playing a solo.
I saw them live in 2005. To this day, I've never had my face rocked off as hard. True fucking rockstars
Holly shit, they are amazing live.
That voice tho! 2019 and i still believe!!
These guys absolutely rock!!!! Never get tired of this!
ThankS & I buy the CD Years ago, the first song I heard of You & I think the best ever & shared. Live I can see & hear that Your singers Voice ist pure PERFECT & my Respect for beeing so authentic & brilliant. God will bless You All.
loving the Thin Lizzy tee
These guys are REALLY good live!!!
I was there at reading 2004 , great songs ! Under rated !
Whoa! Its been a bit and a time, Forgot your sound, Glad its come back around
Justin Hawkins is a living legend. Underrated as hell. Dan is unbelievable too.
THIS. WAS. JUST. AMAZING.
The peak Darkness period! Saw them that year and was awesome
Absolute legends!! Love these guys... have done from the start. Fanfookintastic live too!! YOU ROCK ❤
OMYFGOSH!!!! TINY TIM!!! YOU'RE BACK !!!!!
gosh he's such a talented singer and guitarist love the Darkness
so underrated they need to do more world tours xD
🥰 That was awesome 🥰
One of my all time favourites. Love it, cheers lads ❤
Ive seen two great shows in my life I rate as the best shows I have seen, G'N'R opening their Use your Illusion tour in Germany 1991, and The Darkness in Newcastle Australia. I took some friends to see The Darkness and we were blown away, I still and always will rate that show as the best.