Brandon Flowers (The Killers) - "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" [LIVE @ SiriusXM] | Alt Nation

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  • @onemooreperson13
    @onemooreperson13 6 років тому +2486

    I love when anyone covers The Killers. Especially The Killers.

    • @sblinder1978
      @sblinder1978 4 роки тому +80

      The Killers should do a cover album of Killers' songs.

    • @lxdead5585
      @lxdead5585 4 роки тому +30

      @@sblinder1978 Brandon IS NOT The Killers, it's his during his solo album times, he covered, or actually made acoustic version of few The Killers and his solo career tracks.

    • @giniprd724
      @giniprd724 4 роки тому +18

      @@lxdead5585 brandon in his solo career was the killers, like dave and mark are the killers too even though they arent in the band now...

    • @heloisasantosoliveira5017
      @heloisasantosoliveira5017 4 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @lxdead5585
      @lxdead5585 4 роки тому +7

      @@giniprd724 Wrong, The Killers is band, not single member.

  • @VanessaRuinzi
    @VanessaRuinzi 2 роки тому +150

    I love his screaming "she said she loved me" and "i just can't take this" in the original, its one of the things that make it a favorite- its so raw and desperate sounding, but now i love how he made these lines the softer parts in this version yet sounds even more guilty! Such a great song. I love his lyrics and his voice, a truly gifted man right here.

    • @clairehann2681
      @clairehann2681 Рік тому +1

      Truly beautiful I must admit

    • @hatred9427
      @hatred9427 Рік тому +11

      The original sounds like a few days after the fact, filled with anguished despair and fear of being caught. This acoustic version sounds like years later, when he's old, still guilty, unable to feel normal again.

  • @SirSamTheThird
    @SirSamTheThird 6 років тому +994

    Wow, this arrangement actually suits the style of the song so well. Almost pushes it into murder ballad territory.

    • @snazzydrew
      @snazzydrew 6 років тому +61

      wasn't it always though. haha.

    • @1ZosoLZ
      @1ZosoLZ 5 років тому

      SirSamTheThird what’s murder ballad?

    • @Floodric1991
      @Floodric1991 5 років тому +49

      A song about murder. This song and two others are about a girl, Jenny getting murdered. In this the singer is being interrogated for the crime

    • @raldenvcs
      @raldenvcs 5 років тому +44

      The Murder trilogy. Leave the Bourbon on the shelf, Midnight Show, Jenny was a Friend of Mine.

    • @medicmandan
      @medicmandan 4 роки тому +9

      totally agree! murder was the vibe i got from this is a dark twist of love

  • @13dirty666
    @13dirty666 7 років тому +846

    I don't think I've ever heard a vocalist who's vocals have just progressed so brilliantly. His voice is immensely better since Hot Fuss (even though his vocals on that album are good and suit the rawer, younger edge) but listening to Flamingo, Battle Born and Desired Effect his voice is just incredible.

    • @toolongdontlisten
      @toolongdontlisten 6 років тому +48

      13dirty666 his solo stuff is criminally underrated. Flamingo was pretty good, but The Desired Effect is an absolute belter of a record.

    • @natashagilbert3
      @natashagilbert3 6 років тому +3

      you can say that again.

    • @Larki13
      @Larki13 6 років тому +13

      His voice really is magnificent live now

    • @samp7552
      @samp7552 5 років тому +2

      Mike patton
      But I understand what you mean...

    • @sonyabunkum6212
      @sonyabunkum6212 5 років тому +3

      So very true. Its like he went and got singing lessons.
      Plus the type of songs are different now

  • @valeriazunigar7233
    @valeriazunigar7233 6 років тому +357

    I NEED THIS TO BE ON SPOTIFY.

  • @CP-bw6ry
    @CP-bw6ry 4 роки тому +66

    The number of times I've listened to this in the last 24 hours is absolutely ridiculous

    • @hotpotato9288
      @hotpotato9288 3 роки тому +5

      I don't blame you. I'm just getting started and I don't think I'll ever get tired of playing it

    • @cryptodeity
      @cryptodeity 2 роки тому +1

      It’s contagious

    • @condurachesorin
      @condurachesorin 5 місяців тому

      It surely isn't greater than 360 times.

  • @yjujubss
    @yjujubss 7 років тому +152

    Brandon is only getting sexier. What a man

    • @madisonc108
      @madisonc108 5 років тому +9

      Juliette Seeder THE man

    • @KyleeWebb-fw5qw
      @KyleeWebb-fw5qw 4 роки тому +2

      he still is but i prefer hot fuss era brandon

  • @RastkoRuzic
    @RastkoRuzic 9 років тому +966

    This is a great "reworking" of a classic Killers song. It almost sounds like The Cure.

    • @digitaloctavelol3700
      @digitaloctavelol3700 9 років тому +54

      +Rastko Ruzic More of like a smiths sound imo, especially with the almost identical bass to "Barbarism begins at home"

    • @BroHomeless
      @BroHomeless 9 років тому +36

      Its totally Smiths. Inspired by Girlfriend in a Coma, and pulling fancy sounding phrases like "On the promenade" like in Everyday is Like Sunday.

    • @pepuszkiewicz
      @pepuszkiewicz 7 років тому +8

      Rastko Ruzic yeah he sounds like Robert Smith!

    • @drlonewolf91
      @drlonewolf91 6 років тому +4

      this is nowhere as great as The Cure by Lady Gaga, don't disrespect

    • @dis0rder967
      @dis0rder967 5 років тому +6

      drlonewolf91 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @boho_bartley
    @boho_bartley 8 років тому +1539

    jesus christ Brandon is such a beautiful man

  • @Youtube.Account.
    @Youtube.Account. 3 роки тому +8

    The rawness of this is so intoxicating

  • @carlosvaz.studio
    @carlosvaz.studio 4 роки тому +93

    The way the tone slightly changes on “she couldn’t scram while I held her close” just cemented the murder mood for me. Brilliant just brilliant use of vocals

  • @rossfregia6922
    @rossfregia6922 8 років тому +514

    Didn't want to like this version without the original Killers members...but damn it!

    • @roflpenguin2411
      @roflpenguin2411 7 років тому +1

      Ross Fregia swathe last night, new guitarists are sweet

    • @ivanovosixx
      @ivanovosixx 6 років тому +1

      True... what's happened with the others?

    • @kcjade5221
      @kcjade5221 6 років тому +8

      ivan torres I think this was when Brandon was doing solo stuff. The guys have been touring for their new album since last year

  • @daenesh
    @daenesh 4 роки тому +19

    His voice pure liquid gold

  • @fionar5955
    @fionar5955 9 років тому +129

    One of my all time favorite songs... This version is beautiful.

  • @julianblade3783
    @julianblade3783 4 роки тому +18

    The backing vocals towards the end of this are absolutely haunting.

  • @mrmikeshea
    @mrmikeshea 2 роки тому +13

    The album version has one of the best bass tracks I've ever heard. This version...if the bass player wasn't on camera, I'd swear he wasn't even there.

  • @rifk1741
    @rifk1741 8 років тому +176

    Didn't think the song could get any better but LOVE this version too.

  • @siriusxm
    @siriusxm  9 років тому +1046

    Remember "Hot Fuss"?

    • @aragone8650
      @aragone8650 9 років тому +45

      yeah !! best album of killers

    • @13_faces
      @13_faces 9 років тому +45

      +bek l maybe one of the best albums of all time

    • @Rambaldi100
      @Rambaldi100 9 років тому +33

      +bek l i think samstown is better but hot fuss is amazing

    • @shimmysham1236
      @shimmysham1236 8 років тому +9

      +Rambaldi100 I agree, love sam's town

    • @alainchouinard9256
      @alainchouinard9256 8 років тому +1

      for sure i remember it... fk dull job but i had hot fuss on my mp3! so was ok

  • @marinoalcorta242
    @marinoalcorta242 9 років тому +678

    The 17 people who don't like this never had Jenny as a friend.

    • @alexanderjoseurribarriconc4878
      @alexanderjoseurribarriconc4878 8 років тому +2

      You're clear my friend jaja

    • @tshapedl
      @tshapedl 7 років тому +1

      Who'd want a suicidal friend though

    • @macallett
      @macallett 6 років тому +13

      The song is literally about killing a woman. What the fuck have you done Marino?

    • @Quicksilver_Cookie
      @Quicksilver_Cookie 6 років тому +1

      Some people just never bother to try to understand what the song is about :)

    • @Hadkek
      @Hadkek 6 років тому +4

      That cheating bitch

  • @markheidema3699
    @markheidema3699 3 роки тому +9

    Brandon sings so effortlessly....amazing.

  • @Jemppu
    @Jemppu 7 років тому +10

    The mature rendition, without all the "youthful angst". Love it 👍

  • @nemmie
    @nemmie 3 роки тому +12

    This is the track that hooked me into The Killers. Such an iconic, beautiful classic. One of those few moments in your music life that make you ask, "Who the frick are these?! when you first hear it. Proper 80s synth- rock retro perfection! Love you guys

  • @nOahm9teen
    @nOahm9teen 7 років тому +41

    There's just something about his vocals. He's in my top 3.

  • @autumnnoels
    @autumnnoels 3 роки тому +52

    I’m wearing this out and I don’t care.
    He should do the entire Hot Fuss album just like this.

    • @carlossierra2812
      @carlossierra2812 3 роки тому +4

      Fr it gives these great older songs a breath of fresh air 🔥

    • @tcgt04
      @tcgt04 3 роки тому +3

      Hott Fuss, definitely their best album.

  • @MilVukovic
    @MilVukovic 4 роки тому +22

    Probably the best ever version of any song ever performed. The sound engineering and mixing/planning is perfect. Wow. I love the western twang in the backup guitar.

  • @patriciawassmer9952
    @patriciawassmer9952 8 років тому +32

    I listen to this at least once a day. Brandon's voice is so on point!

  • @untxngledlove2854
    @untxngledlove2854 9 років тому +47

    i get chills every time i listen to this version of "Jenny". true talent is what Brandon Flowers has.

  • @leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347
    @leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347 5 років тому +893

    Jenny: *breaks up with him*
    Brandon: I’m gonna do what’s called a pro-gamer move

    • @jana000005
      @jana000005 5 років тому +7

      OMG psychopath

    • @RechargingBatteries
      @RechargingBatteries 5 років тому +19

      Except the song clearly shows Jenny is another woman, that Brandon is accused of seeing on the side

    • @buttonscasper
      @buttonscasper 5 років тому +39

      RechargingBatteries Nope listen to Bourbon on the shelf, midnight show and then this again. Then you’ll realise what it’s about.

    • @nigelcharlson2992
      @nigelcharlson2992 5 років тому +53

      jana000005 The song is actually about a guy who gets wasted and murders his girlfriend. Look up The Killers murder trilogy if you wanna check it out. It's a story that takes place over three songs.

    • @MrJD240sx
      @MrJD240sx 4 роки тому +23

      You people are dumb lol. This song is about a killer that strangled a girl in a park and left her body in the Central Park back in the 80”s

  • @katieb928
    @katieb928 3 роки тому +4

    I see 'Brandon Flowers live' and I'm pressing the like button before I've even heard it. You know it will be brilliant.

  • @dejorgensen10
    @dejorgensen10 5 років тому +26

    It's such a good song, yet haunting. I just realized a few things from the lyrics. He's being interview by police and is upset. But the first verse says it all. They were walking, I think she broke up with him. They fought per the lyrics. Then he held her so tight "she couldn't scream". Meaning he suffocated her. He loved her, yet is pondering how he did what he did and is asking what he can do or say to make it right. It's a very conflicting and emotional song. Great story telling.

    • @James-kc6cq
      @James-kc6cq 5 років тому +5

      The story it’s based off of is The Preppy Murder which is an actual murder where this guy Robert something left with his friend Jenny after his ex told him to basically screw someone else and in his trial he gave many excuses but in the end he basically just said “Why would I kill her? She was a friend of mine” It’s really interesting you should check it out.

  • @oyessman98
    @oyessman98 3 роки тому +2

    I could watch this a million times and it wouldn’t ever get old

  • @DeMilo86
    @DeMilo86 6 років тому +13

    All their music has a great atmosphere. can't explain it. Lots of soul.. right in the feels!

  • @joey1975ish
    @joey1975ish 4 роки тому +5

    I listen to this cover about 14 times in a row at least once a month. Love, love, love.

  • @ForTheForsaken
    @ForTheForsaken Рік тому +1

    Beautifully sang by brandon and those harmonies from the girls were just perfect

  • @mattmcbrayer2687
    @mattmcbrayer2687 3 роки тому +6

    I wish this song was available for download or streaming on one of the streaming services. A beautiful rendition on a great song.

  • @chrystianmim
    @chrystianmim 4 роки тому +4

    i love brandon's style (of voice, clothing, everything)

  • @robaljames
    @robaljames 9 років тому +46

    Absolutely incredible.

  • @santran1175
    @santran1175 2 роки тому +7

    If Brandon was a Chef, he'd have so many Michelin Stars. The way the background vocals mixed with the melody... spooky. Everything just works, bravo! 👏

  • @dirkdiggler7727
    @dirkdiggler7727 4 роки тому +7

    Have watched this a ton since I found it. Didn't get so into the original. This is so good!

  • @empresssparrow7460
    @empresssparrow7460 8 років тому +52

    Wow! I love the changes he made because you get a much better feel of the song and what it means.

  • @FarrierNoire
    @FarrierNoire 2 роки тому +11

    awesome version of the song

  • @k4mrshide
    @k4mrshide 6 років тому +6

    I love this acoustic version so freakin' much it makes me cry...hot fuss..great shining memories...

  • @MaterLisa
    @MaterLisa 8 років тому +269

    damn, he's so handsome

  • @brittanymyrick1127
    @brittanymyrick1127 4 роки тому +5

    Brandon such a handsome talented singer. Love The Killers & Brandons solo stuff. 🤘🤘🖤🖤

  • @poodtang2104
    @poodtang2104 4 роки тому +15

    Flowers has a beautiful voice.

  • @GeorgeArthurVlogs
    @GeorgeArthurVlogs 7 років тому +5

    This is a gift from the gods themselves - musical beauty in its true, divine form. Bravo Mr Flowers!

  • @no1caresanymore
    @no1caresanymore 6 років тому +3

    My heart soars any time Brandon opens his mouth so I knew before listening that I would love this

  • @jjmadrid23
    @jjmadrid23 7 років тому +108

    We took a walk that night, but it wasn't the same
    We had a fight on the promenade out in the rain
    She said she loved me, but she had somewhere to go
    She couldn't scream while I held her close
    I promised not, to let her go
    Tell me what you want to know
    Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on
    There ain't no motive for this crime
    Jenny was a friend of mine
    So come on, oh come on, oh come on
    I know my rights, I've been here all day and it's time
    For me to go, so let me know if it's alright
    I just can't take this, I swear I told you the truth
    She couldn't scream while I held her close
    I promised not, to let her go
    Tell me what you want to know
    Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on
    And then you whisper in my ear
    I know what you're doing here
    So come on, oh come on, oh come on
    There ain't no motive for this crime
    Jenny was a friend of mine
    Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on

  • @Omareko
    @Omareko 7 років тому +20

    i can't stop listening to this

  • @aledbrown2040
    @aledbrown2040 7 років тому +4

    you can really hear his emotion in this version... Simply perfect!

  • @sandracaroline4237
    @sandracaroline4237 6 років тому +6

    I love Brandon Flowers so so much , and his life session are the best 😋 he makes me smile at anytime of the #day 😇😁

  • @SXI96
    @SXI96 6 років тому +16

    The guitar has Johnny Marr vibes and Brandon's voice sounds great, I like it :)

    • @Jamiroquai77
      @Jamiroquai77 5 років тому

      SXI96 this aged well after headlining Glastonbury

  • @Starforestly
    @Starforestly Рік тому +1

    i love the way their music is so genuine. Brandon Flowers vocals are so beautiful and impactful

  • @justingonzalez4221
    @justingonzalez4221 5 років тому +3

    Wow and this is one of my favorite songs on the album and they just flipped it and made it completely different. Amazing

  • @professorb3744
    @professorb3744 2 роки тому +5

    One of my favorite bass lines ever

  • @tomcollins4896
    @tomcollins4896 5 місяців тому +2

    I can’t stop listening to this song

  • @ElNeekoo
    @ElNeekoo 4 роки тому +2

    I’ve been listening to this song since it was first released, but I never heard this song played like this. It’s amazing.

  • @JackyWacky1
    @JackyWacky1 2 роки тому +4

    Sooo good. Wish this could be available to play on the phone playlist

  • @kennyp9616
    @kennyp9616 9 років тому +138

    He is handsome

  • @kwonmia
    @kwonmia 3 роки тому +4

    I still can't get over this

  • @NESSY2244
    @NESSY2244 5 років тому +2

    His voice is haunting in this version of this song ❤ this man so much

  • @Grenyas
    @Grenyas 4 роки тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful rendition

  • @jasonlieberman4606
    @jasonlieberman4606 4 роки тому +22

    I used to put on a albums and just skip to the singles, until one day after skipping the same opening track dozens of times over, I thought "isn't it kinda lame that I bought a CD with over 10 tracks and I only listen to like 4 of them? Besides these songs I've been skipping sound pretty good... Maybe I should start listening to the album front to back... "
    So I let that opening track play, and the whole album, and ever since that's how I listen to any good album. All the way through 🙂
    The year was 2004.
    The album was Hot Fuss.
    The opening track was Jenny Was a Friend of Mine.
    😎

    • @JayD06
      @JayD06 4 роки тому

      Sir, my brother and I are the same way. He says I'm the only other person he knows that listens to albums front to back.

    • @formerlybernard6460
      @formerlybernard6460 4 роки тому

      Let me add that I have over 7000 albums and I only ever listen front to back. In order. No skipping.

    • @jgasparin3
      @jgasparin3 4 роки тому +3

      The follow up album "Sam's Town" was the first album I ever listened through from beginning to end and thought myself what an amazingly well arranged album. I still believe it is one of the most underrated albums of the 2000s

    • @formerlybernard6460
      @formerlybernard6460 4 роки тому +1

      @@jgasparin3 wifeys favourite. she saw the anniversary gig at Sams Town, Las Vegas.

  • @gayle4105
    @gayle4105 9 років тому +4

    Amazing version - have always loved the original from a great classic album.

  • @Melissab704
    @Melissab704 3 роки тому +4

    What an angelic voice!

  • @svetavasilieva7841
    @svetavasilieva7841 3 роки тому +4

    I can listen to this forever !!!

  • @yvesus7
    @yvesus7 11 місяців тому +2

    his voice is so soothing

  • @nomnomnom8116
    @nomnomnom8116 2 роки тому

    When I was young... I was on a cruise ship 2008 and listened to this song while I was somewhere in the south Chinese sea on the way to Singapore. Jenny was with me. thank you killers

  • @samytcheeno2416
    @samytcheeno2416 8 років тому +5

    Such a good song!!! That Jam was flawless

  • @kevpeanut2010
    @kevpeanut2010 8 місяців тому

    I remember driving out to a hospital appointment into Chailey Sussex with my daughter 15 years ago, like it was yesterday, incredible how music does this memory lane ❤

  • @cynthiareyesarzadon9754
    @cynthiareyesarzadon9754 2 роки тому +1

    He could sing literally anything and I'd love it 🤩

  • @irinagris1639
    @irinagris1639 4 роки тому +32

    Well, I like this version better than original. Always perceived this song in the metaphorical way, like it's not about actual murdering, for me it's about guy who ended up with his relationships and now it feels like a great sorrow for him. Thus, the lyrics of the song look like a conversation with his own subconscious

    • @JoshaLuke
      @JoshaLuke 2 роки тому +1

      It’s actually inspired by a real murder

    • @irinagris1639
      @irinagris1639 2 роки тому +2

      @@JoshaLuke yeah, I know, but a wonderful thing about music is that everyone can have their own perception

  • @autb0t
    @autb0t 8 років тому +1

    I saw him perform at The Bunkhouse in Las Vegas in March of 2015. This was the coolest version to hear. I loved every second of it.

  • @devintucker8006
    @devintucker8006 8 років тому +49

    God I love this version of the song.

  • @SpotWorksLNC
    @SpotWorksLNC 4 роки тому +2

    Have always loved his voice! Brilliance on every song.

  • @dekobass1982
    @dekobass1982 8 років тому +8

    This sound of the bass of fender is amazing, it's the Fender American Standard Jazz Bass.

  • @Hiramichan
    @Hiramichan 8 років тому +21

    Aww, that's a nice version of this song... love it...

  • @ahmadhammad6051
    @ahmadhammad6051 4 роки тому +5

    IDK, but I feel like people understatement them? such a great band !!!

  • @im3883
    @im3883 5 років тому +2

    Such a beautiful voice, OMG it's mesmerising hearing him

  • @isa-belva
    @isa-belva 8 років тому +79

    dammit dammit dammit brandon how do you make everything sound good

  • @vanishingpoint80
    @vanishingpoint80 6 років тому +2

    They did such amazing job of putting this together, they’re syncing so well. Plus the dark subject matter of the storytelling. Beautiful., hahhha! And it’s nice seeing Rick taking it easy for a change.

  • @dizzyinhell
    @dizzyinhell 5 років тому +2

    I never heard of Brandon flowers, now I know and he sings so beautifully

  • @naniesmelo
    @naniesmelo 7 років тому +7

    A voz do Brandon é inacreditável... Como amo ❤

  • @sullyngoddard
    @sullyngoddard 6 років тому +4

    Love his voice shakes me so hansome to another plus

  • @kognitivescientist
    @kognitivescientist 7 років тому +25

    These back-vocal girls sound so amazing!..

  • @deboralepin
    @deboralepin 4 роки тому +7

    Why is this version not on Spotify? I love it! 😍😍😍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @cajunpipesmoker1519
    @cajunpipesmoker1519 4 роки тому +2

    Who the heck can give the Killers a thumbs down!!!

  • @jh2392
    @jh2392 4 роки тому +4

    Such a pure voice

  • @InowroclawX
    @InowroclawX 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful, thank you! Jenny was a friend of mine too!

  • @liliabp5431
    @liliabp5431 5 років тому +10

    Amo essa voz...

  • @studentlife751
    @studentlife751 6 років тому +2

    I just love this - cant stop playing it

  • @MonsterMushhead
    @MonsterMushhead 6 місяців тому

    My favorite song from my favorite album. They refined there music to sound like this. Such a good version!

  • @tehrealjono
    @tehrealjono 3 роки тому +1

    Hot Fuss is one of those Albums you can easily listen to start to finish cause every tracks a banger!

  • @mandana1403
    @mandana1403 Місяць тому +1

    Brandon, always the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Vladdie777
    @Vladdie777 7 років тому +4

    This rendition is beautiful.

  • @d.e.t4147
    @d.e.t4147 5 років тому +5

    I really love this version.

  • @renatamayara6393
    @renatamayara6393 9 років тому +6

    A melhor versão. Gente que coisa linda!! *-*

  • @Grave187RIP13
    @Grave187RIP13 8 років тому +4

    love love love this version!
    Liebe Liebe Liebe diese Lied!

  • @youmnasharafel-din1919
    @youmnasharafel-din1919 2 роки тому +27

    I keep coming back here to listen to this cover it’s one of my absolute favorites even better than the original in my opinion

  • @Alitaxx28
    @Alitaxx28 9 років тому +26

    Amo ambas versiones son sumamente distintas y cada una tiene su encanto

    • @JavierRodriguez-wb5ql
      @JavierRodriguez-wb5ql 8 років тому +1

      +Alejandra Salinas Diaz ambas son perfectas, incluso esta que pense no me gustaria, pero me gusta tanto como la vesion album