David Gray - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (Live on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky)

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024
  • A cover of the Soft Cell tune that was featured as the closing track on David’s 4th studio album ‘White Ladder’
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  • @lhart99
    @lhart99 9 місяців тому +23

    David Gray has devastated me ever since I first laid my ears on him. It was 1998 and I was 18 years old. I was an emotional wreck, and I still am in many ways to this day. I had heard Babylon 1&2 on the radio. I'd just received a free trial of Comcast cable, they had a music streaming channel that just played random songs. I'd just put on the Folk channel, and it played some various Folk heroes Dylan, Donaven, and so forth. Well, David Gray came on and his Babylon 1&2 came on back to back. I thought to myself, "Ooh, I know this guy and these songs, I've heard them before." Then, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye played, and in that moment, I was just utterly devastated.
    I mean, I was destroyed at this man's talents. I've never looked back since. The next day, I went out and purchased every David Gray album available at that time. I've never looked back since. I have three wishes/dreams in this life: to see David Gray live (more than once), to meet him in person, and to tell him in person that his music has saved my life multiple times, and changed my life!

  • @mikeBlogic
    @mikeBlogic 8 місяців тому +18

    One of the best songs ever written... Thanks Softcell❤

    • @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078
      @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 6 місяців тому +1

      Ohhhhh so you’re one of those people that wants to tell everyone a song is a cover, but you know it comes off like a douche to just come out and say it directly. So you do it in a passive way. Nice.

    • @mikeBlogic
      @mikeBlogic 6 місяців тому +2

      @@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 yes I am the one who always knows everything better and makes himself important

  • @fajarzakri4936
    @fajarzakri4936 2 роки тому +76

    There’s something about his voice (and his rendition of this song) that kind of just breaks your heart, isn’t there?

  • @marcstein6776
    @marcstein6776 Місяць тому +4

    White Ladder - memories of my 2 year old son dancing in the den and listening to this wonderful album. Some of the best memories of my life. Thanks David Gray!

  • @Chrisdavies33
    @Chrisdavies33 2 роки тому +131

    To this day the best cover version I’ve ever heard ……..👏👏👏👏👏

    • @tonynorris5151
      @tonynorris5151 2 роки тому +2

      Amen x

    • @jimduffy1967
      @jimduffy1967 2 роки тому +5

      You are so right my friend,this is a fantastic version of this song,and I loved the soft cell version,but this beats it hands down.

    • @garythomason5571
      @garythomason5571 Рік тому +1

      The best no questions asked 👌

    • @arveyilleszender5809
      @arveyilleszender5809 Рік тому

      Big time. This is a hell of a song by a hell of a performer.

    • @talktech1
      @talktech1 Рік тому +7

      IMO, better than original.

  • @keirangilligan6271
    @keirangilligan6271 Рік тому +10

    David gray is the fucking man,start to finish, your’ll never get a better smoother more genuine voice than this man right here

  • @midlanderwbaboothy7068
    @midlanderwbaboothy7068 4 місяці тому +7

    Holy krap I'm a 53 year old man in tears at this but I have seen alot of life's ups & downs

    • @awest005
      @awest005 3 місяці тому

      45yo woman. Same crying like a baby, so many hello and goodbyes

  • @MrSmid888
    @MrSmid888 2 роки тому +44

    His drummer is an icon that most kids of TikTok don’t know. Legend ✌🏻

  • @gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12
    @gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12 2 роки тому +163

    This is incredible, David Gray is a better performer than Ed Sheeran, more emotion in his voice.

    • @Joelster-og4pf
      @Joelster-og4pf 2 роки тому +6

      100% agree, although I did like Ed Sheeran way back when + and X came out. Ever since Shape Of You came out though, I’ve kept David Gray as my fav singer songwriter. Ungodly Underrated musician.

    • @Rose_19911
      @Rose_19911 2 роки тому +29

      david is in a completely different league altogether

    • @margimcfaul9995
      @margimcfaul9995 2 роки тому +16

      💯% there is no comparison between David Gray and Ed Sheeran.

    • @joedavies1691
      @joedavies1691 2 роки тому +1

      Can’t compare him to any of those 🤣

    • @MrSmid888
      @MrSmid888 2 роки тому +3

      I watched Ed at TITP around 2016, just him and loop pedal. Boring. He’s too good. He can right great songs for other artists. Not the best singer. Lewis Capaldi a worse singer. David is a rounded songsmith and musician. His drummer is a icon. Unknown to this TikTok generation. ✌🏻 A song written about ladies of the night.

  • @mattrussell250
    @mattrussell250 2 роки тому +50

    I was 13 when White Ladder was released. Shaped my later teen years and has been the soundtrack to most of my life since. This has always been my favourite track on the album and it sounds as good today as it did all those years ago!

    • @adamski101
      @adamski101 2 роки тому

      A Soft Cell song originally x

    • @jimfyfe4015
      @jimfyfe4015 2 роки тому +2

      @@adamski101 but a better version than soft cell

    • @jackjude
      @jackjude 2 роки тому

      I doubt David agrees

    • @MrSmid888
      @MrSmid888 2 роки тому

      @@adamski101 About ladies of the night

    • @michaelraymond9200
      @michaelraymond9200 Рік тому

      same .

  • @glennjolley1416
    @glennjolley1416 7 місяців тому +14

    My son inalaw died in September 23, this was one of last songs he played. He was a massive fam, I miss him dearly.

    • @Kendogs82
      @Kendogs82 6 місяців тому +1

      That’s awful my condolences please 🙏

    • @gogosolar21
      @gogosolar21 5 місяців тому +1

      It’s always good to to have a beautiful song attached to a beautiful soul and memories

    • @carlwilliams9624
      @carlwilliams9624 5 місяців тому +1

      May he rest in peace and peace to you aswell .... beautiful song to have as a memory

    • @colinc4974
      @colinc4974 4 місяці тому +1

      So sorry for your loss 💙

  • @selinathesmileyone
    @selinathesmileyone 10 місяців тому +5

    I dont usually love covers as much as the original but his voice suits this song so well!

  • @davearsenault6579
    @davearsenault6579 2 роки тому +18

    As a singer, song writer he is up there with the greats, but so over looked is just how great a guitarist he is He could step on any stage alone with a mic and his acoustic guitar and still sound amazing with no backup Not many musicians can do that.
    That's part of his brilliance.

    • @mikehewlett6376
      @mikehewlett6376 Рік тому

      Saw him right at the start with Babylon and last time was last year ‘22 , still amazing, moving and brilliant as ever.

  • @REZNAP
    @REZNAP 2 роки тому +31

    Clune! He is essential to the sound… a master on the kit. Seeing these gentlemen together again gives me hope.

    • @jonathandcallan
      @jonathandcallan 2 роки тому +1

      Would love another upbeat ( maybe white ladder 2 ) with these three guys ! Good joyful music is hard to come by but these guys do it very well

    • @colinf1303
      @colinf1303 2 роки тому

      Absolutely 100%

    • @Joelster-og4pf
      @Joelster-og4pf 2 роки тому +2

      Clune…….god isn’t he good. The prime drummer of David Gray forever. One of my fav drummers growing up.

    • @REZNAP
      @REZNAP 2 роки тому

      @@Joelster-og4pf I agree, Clune is a human metronome!

  • @TheoriginalSpaceboy
    @TheoriginalSpaceboy 2 роки тому +12

    So good to see David is still doing it, and despite looking older (as we all do now) that his voice is still as smooth as silk as it always was

  • @annaine
    @annaine Рік тому +19

    It’s not often that a cover of a popular song in a different genre succeeds as well as this sublime version. David Gray has taken the bitter and bitchy original by Marc Boland to another dimension altogether. The lyrics are still just as cutting but wrapped up in a devastating regret and sadness, especially the section at the end of the album version, ‘we were born before the wind, who are we to understand’ ❤

    • @charliewright5123
      @charliewright5123 Рік тому +13

      original is Marc Almond (soft cell) not Marc Bolan (T-Rex)

    • @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078
      @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 Рік тому +3

      I never knew this was a cover. I always thought this was his original work. Which makes it weird when I just went and listened to it. It has a Depeche Mode and Human League feel to it. Completely different vibe. I like it.

    • @charliewright5123
      @charliewright5123 Рік тому +2

      @@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 David Gray completely reinvented the song, they’re so different - I’d add a Pet Shop Boys esque dynamic too I too

    • @Majic88888
      @Majic88888 Рік тому +1

      We were born before the wind is an allusion to the Van Morrison lyric

    • @markleahy9556
      @markleahy9556 Рік тому

      Come on! Marc Almond ... not Marc Boland! And in any case it’s Bolan, not Boland!

  • @bobbastian760
    @bobbastian760 6 місяців тому +3

    What a flawless live performance!
    This is far better than most auto-tuned album recordings for most modern artists.

  • @michaelhoyle2652
    @michaelhoyle2652 Рік тому +6

    I'm crying it's so beautiful 😢

  • @BeezusFafoon1971
    @BeezusFafoon1971 2 роки тому +18

    Always been my favourite cover of this song. 🎶

  • @MatthewJones-xl9kj
    @MatthewJones-xl9kj Рік тому +3

    His voice is perfect for this song

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook 9 місяців тому +2

    Met David Gray on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne, this must have being 2008/2009 we stopped for a chat after I commented on how cool his jacket was, a very friendly and lovely man.

    • @DinoWager
      @DinoWager 5 місяців тому

      Fantastic must have been a great experience ☺️

    • @22lovejon
      @22lovejon 5 місяців тому

      Just can’t sing absolutely shit singer very dark very depressing.

  • @wellers3429
    @wellers3429 8 місяців тому +3

    Just found this wow took me back in time what a great album and performer a whole suitcase full of emotions attached to this song amazing!

  • @scottmcpetrie5153
    @scottmcpetrie5153 Рік тому +6

    I always have this debate about how a cover can never ever ever be better than the original.....but this is. Unreal and so glad he put it on the album

    • @michaelmarshall9132
      @michaelmarshall9132 9 місяців тому

      You should listen to handbags and gladrags by rod stewart then listen to the stereophonics cover

  • @jamietemple381
    @jamietemple381 7 місяців тому +3

    This song is beautiful piece. I have a moment that connects me well. I parted a love in Sacramento. Both of us had tears flowing.

    • @jamietemple381
      @jamietemple381 7 місяців тому

      I did ho visit again. We stayed friends. Though we always said Hello and Waved Goodbye.

  • @dylansreptiletime
    @dylansreptiletime 2 роки тому +20

    David Gray you are sublime my friend. Majestical. The best cover version of all time. Love you man

  • @chrisspurs
    @chrisspurs 3 місяці тому +1

    Pure class lets all wave🫶with thanks❤

  • @boysta2011
    @boysta2011 2 роки тому +9

    voice is still perfect, some great songs over the years, :D

  • @Stratman389
    @Stratman389 Рік тому +1

    man, mighty heavy lyrics.

  • @robjj1000
    @robjj1000 2 роки тому +7

    Already been said , but I agree , for me , the best cover there has ever been takes the original to a whole different level

  • @tamarayoung9861
    @tamarayoung9861 Місяць тому

    Just awesome 🤩 soft cell classic 80’s anthem

  • @IainPiggin
    @IainPiggin 6 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant , one of the best versions I've heard

  • @peteriversfanclub
    @peteriversfanclub 2 роки тому +39

    Children......this is what real music sounds like!......the end!

    • @ryanfindlay599
      @ryanfindlay599 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you lol .......I had pink floyd playing the other day & my 18 year old son popped his head through the door & asked who it was playing ......my work as a parent is complete ✌🏻

    • @russellcope1316
      @russellcope1316 2 роки тому +1

      Well said ..

  • @avro633
    @avro633 Рік тому +2

    My desert island save disc. Emotional performance.

  • @johnny-yi2oi
    @johnny-yi2oi 2 роки тому +4

    his voice is insane.

  • @liammarshall190
    @liammarshall190 2 роки тому +9

    Such as great version, I really thought it was his song. Big shout out to Soft Cell. 👏

    • @ADAMH0
      @ADAMH0 2 роки тому +3

      Same for me, I've only recently heard the Soft Cell version on played on the radio and was shocked to find out it wasn't written by David Gray!

    • @richardpetty6088
      @richardpetty6088 Рік тому +1

      ​@ADAMH0 really written in 1981 !!

  • @scozza7150
    @scozza7150 10 місяців тому

    Saw this man live in Sheffield, what a voice and what a night, great performer with some beautiful songs. Lyrics to this years love is on our bedroom wall ❤️
    Thank you for the moments, David ✊

  • @maryclarke5312
    @maryclarke5312 2 роки тому +4

    The best singer ever!

  • @jamesnolan8140
    @jamesnolan8140 6 місяців тому +1

    Brilliance Throughout!!

  • @whoknowsthebowler
    @whoknowsthebowler Рік тому +2

    brilliant.

  • @JackShaheen-dy2el
    @JackShaheen-dy2el Рік тому +1

    So happy to see Clune on drums again with David

  • @adamtaylor1831
    @adamtaylor1831 7 місяців тому +1

    Different class one of best acoustic performances

  • @beaulyons1977
    @beaulyons1977 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful song

  • @sianwilliams-ct2nx
    @sianwilliams-ct2nx 10 місяців тому +1

    Although I don't understand this song it is beautiful and this version the best.

  • @jonpearse6465
    @jonpearse6465 9 місяців тому +1

    Superb 👏

  • @Lspacehopper
    @Lspacehopper 2 роки тому +5

    Still one of my favourite albums. Always had a thing for David. Love his head wobbles ❤️

    • @patressakearns4290
      @patressakearns4290 2 роки тому +1

      I love him and his head wobbles, too! 😊

    • @phatbuddha1
      @phatbuddha1 Рік тому

      The head bobble is one thing, but when his drummer gets going, that's another story.

  • @Aaron-iy3bj
    @Aaron-iy3bj Рік тому +2

    Thank you for a rendering of this song full of yearning and deep emotion. Its how I always hear it.

  • @wadeworkmusic
    @wadeworkmusic 2 роки тому +6

    So good. Just like I remember it. Same drummer - I always thought that guy was fantastic.

  • @TheDeanoo79
    @TheDeanoo79 2 роки тому +3

    One of the best voices in the game

  • @davetaylor8858
    @davetaylor8858 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant version.

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Рік тому +1

    One of the greatest covers of all time

  • @tim01473
    @tim01473 6 місяців тому +1

    Yes! DG 👏🏻

  • @roccomarciano6099
    @roccomarciano6099 Рік тому +1

    Beutiful cover of a beutiful song 🎶💙🎶

  • @nickbloomfield3737
    @nickbloomfield3737 2 роки тому +2

    This song Touches my Soul…Davids voice is endless…

  • @rogereyles466
    @rogereyles466 2 роки тому +3

    superb voice ....same as it was years ago, danced to soft cell back in the day!

  • @bobbastian760
    @bobbastian760 6 місяців тому +1

    Highly underrated performer.

  • @Project.X7
    @Project.X7 3 місяці тому

    Amazing

  • @BeauLyons-ym8qt
    @BeauLyons-ym8qt 4 місяці тому

    This is beautiful ✊🏽✌🏽

  • @geraintchamberlain5766
    @geraintchamberlain5766 2 роки тому +7

    Brilliant cover so moving does the original version an honour

  • @stevejohnman68
    @stevejohnman68 Рік тому +1

    Should be a much bigger star. So underated i first saw him at glastonbury 2000 was brilliant.

  • @jamiebunsell3299
    @jamiebunsell3299 2 роки тому +2

    Good to see old mr Wobbly head back. LOL
    Great songs, great voice.

  • @dannyboy6114
    @dannyboy6114 2 роки тому +12

    I can always rely on this guy to fall back on no matter what mood I'm in. Great artist with huge talent.

  • @Lspacehopper
    @Lspacehopper Рік тому +1

    Always makes me feel so emotional xx

  • @shawnclare-nb1up
    @shawnclare-nb1up Рік тому +1

    Undoubtedly one of the greats...inspiring..timeless

  • @manchesterunitedfc2940
    @manchesterunitedfc2940 2 роки тому +1

    Flawless

  • @taffbats
    @taffbats 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely blown away!!!.... wow

  • @kenscrackofdoom599
    @kenscrackofdoom599 Рік тому +2

    Saw him live about 20 years ago. Wonderful performer.

  • @jonah17100
    @jonah17100 4 місяці тому

    Awesome 👍

  • @haroldclark1787
    @haroldclark1787 Рік тому

    This song is pure genius. He is so enormously gifted in myriad ways. We're so fortunate to be alive to hear his poignant and beautiful music. Thank you, David Gray, and thank you, Virgin Radio UK for posting!

  • @josepinto1750
    @josepinto1750 Рік тому +1

    best version

  • @kristenreid2831
    @kristenreid2831 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible

  • @BOHEMIANWAVE
    @BOHEMIANWAVE Рік тому

    I’m waving ❤❤❤

  • @stacymuise1
    @stacymuise1 9 місяців тому

    This is dreamy!!!!❤

  • @murraymackay2612
    @murraymackay2612 2 роки тому +3

    Sitting in a pub nice warm fire listening to this excellent well done Sir

  • @raptorman0
    @raptorman0 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful

  • @LindsayGoldie
    @LindsayGoldie 2 роки тому +1

    Went to the white ladder tour first time round, can’t wait to see him again. Was only 15 that time, great to enjoy his music as an adult. Love this cover.

  • @peterhoey7453
    @peterhoey7453 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @CatPuis
    @CatPuis 2 роки тому +1

    beyond amazing

  • @JonathanOMara
    @JonathanOMara 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @onlyonewhyphy
    @onlyonewhyphy 2 роки тому +4

    Holy sheet, his voice has improved in just sound alone

  • @Kevvinm
    @Kevvinm 10 місяців тому +1

    This is so much better than the recorded version!

  • @Mudplucker
    @Mudplucker 2 роки тому +2

    Simply Loveleh 👌🏻

  • @natureisallpowerful
    @natureisallpowerful 2 роки тому +3

    White ladder was and still is a top album.

  • @tsoraat1467
    @tsoraat1467 2 роки тому +1

    he is so beautiful with his soul

    • @Stonecrow25
      @Stonecrow25 2 роки тому +1

      Remember your soul is the one thing
      You can't compromise
      Take my hand
      We're gonna go where we can shine

  • @monasticphil5658
    @monasticphil5658 Рік тому

    The best cover Ive heard in a long , long time .

  • @julesw1403
    @julesw1403 Рік тому +1

    First note he sang garnered a like. True musicians.

  • @matthewrichmond4139
    @matthewrichmond4139 5 місяців тому

    His full version of this song is the stuff of legend in folk.

  • @patressakearns4290
    @patressakearns4290 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love this. Thank you, David Gray, you amazing artist, you. BTW, I ADORED your version of "Tainted Love" at Wolf Trap on Sunday night, 8/14/22.

  • @vmowbray7056
    @vmowbray7056 Рік тому

    Love this. Sounds just like the soundtrack.

  • @zocco15az
    @zocco15az 2 роки тому +1

    Love original and love this also 💓💓💓💓💓

  • @James888JJ
    @James888JJ Рік тому

    Amazing. Oh the nostalgia of listening to this in my last year of secondary school. Amazing. He really is one of the best.

  • @JaneKellie-uh3mo
    @JaneKellie-uh3mo Рік тому

    Love this song. Such A Calming Cover.

  • @wjones6606
    @wjones6606 2 роки тому +1

    Simply wonderful...

  • @dark-california
    @dark-california 2 місяці тому

    And Clune on the drums. ... he's just awesome ... ! ! ! !

  • @alkachhh
    @alkachhh 2 роки тому +1

    So good 😌

  • @scottmcpetrie5153
    @scottmcpetrie5153 2 роки тому +14

    Name a better cover? Actually name a better album....I will wait!! Amazing artist

    • @stephenmcculloch7192
      @stephenmcculloch7192 4 місяці тому

      Best cover, bush covering Fleetwood macs landslide, will top this & am a david gray fan, checkout landslide by bush on rooftop

    • @BestKiteboardingOfficial
      @BestKiteboardingOfficial 3 місяці тому

      Shipbuilding Elvis Costello.

  • @MatthewJones-xl9kj
    @MatthewJones-xl9kj Рік тому

    Great artist

  • @bluesenthused7244
    @bluesenthused7244 2 роки тому +1

    the mix is perfect here

  • @rustyhoops
    @rustyhoops Рік тому

    What joy🥰

  • @donnamclean8272
    @donnamclean8272 Рік тому

    This incredible man is very under estamated what a rare talent your words touch my heart David grey amazing talent and raw one of a kind 💖

  • @christineriley1295
    @christineriley1295 2 роки тому

    Brilliant David!