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Sam Smith MCR
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2013
Acoustic covers and originals by Sam Smith MCR. 5 videos a week across a wide range of genres. Buy me a coffee here buymeacoffee.com/samsmithmcr
From Manchester, England, I share covers of various songs I love, some of them my own but most are covers from the likes of Pearl Jam, The Clash, Alice in Chains, Bruce Springsteen and more. I've been on the Manchester music scene since 2005 in lots of bands but most notably my old punk band Sam Smith & Company which was sadly disbanded due to the unfortunate sudden emergence of someone else who shares my birth name.
I now front Death or Glory - Tribute to the Clash as "Joe Strummer", continue to write and record with The Parish Church Fire and indulge myself by recording versions of my favourite songs in my spare time which is what you will find here.
Find me on all socials and streaming platforms as "Sam Smith & Company", "The Parish Church Fire" & "Death or Glory"
From Manchester, England, I share covers of various songs I love, some of them my own but most are covers from the likes of Pearl Jam, The Clash, Alice in Chains, Bruce Springsteen and more. I've been on the Manchester music scene since 2005 in lots of bands but most notably my old punk band Sam Smith & Company which was sadly disbanded due to the unfortunate sudden emergence of someone else who shares my birth name.
I now front Death or Glory - Tribute to the Clash as "Joe Strummer", continue to write and record with The Parish Church Fire and indulge myself by recording versions of my favourite songs in my spare time which is what you will find here.
Find me on all socials and streaming platforms as "Sam Smith & Company", "The Parish Church Fire" & "Death or Glory"
Green Day - When I Come Around [Acoustic Cover]
When I Come Around by Green Day from their Dookie album.
For some reason I had this song in my head a lot towards the end of this summer. Maybe it was due to the lads in Green Fake (the UKs best Green Day tribute band!) sharing lots of videos from their tour on social media.
Like Green Day, they’ve been performing both Dookie and American idiot across the UK and Ireland this year and they’re well worth checking out.
I love how wordy this song is. It’s basically somebody talking at you over a simply brilliant tune and it’s a song I’ve always loved. Felt nice to cover it.
Thank you for watching
Check out my original material at open.spotify.com/user/11125225302/playlist/7kBbDmvonQnB6Sfudb8Biq?si=eHHEQZsyQAuZxrLUpwEkoA
Find me on Facebook at theparishchurchfire
For some reason I had this song in my head a lot towards the end of this summer. Maybe it was due to the lads in Green Fake (the UKs best Green Day tribute band!) sharing lots of videos from their tour on social media.
Like Green Day, they’ve been performing both Dookie and American idiot across the UK and Ireland this year and they’re well worth checking out.
I love how wordy this song is. It’s basically somebody talking at you over a simply brilliant tune and it’s a song I’ve always loved. Felt nice to cover it.
Thank you for watching
Check out my original material at open.spotify.com/user/11125225302/playlist/7kBbDmvonQnB6Sfudb8Biq?si=eHHEQZsyQAuZxrLUpwEkoA
Find me on Facebook at theparishchurchfire
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Wunderhorse - Arizona [Acoustic Cover]
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Arizona by Wunderhorse from their incredible sophomore album Midas. Had Fontaines D.C. not released Romance this year, Midas would have probably been my album of the year for 2024. Rolling Stone seemed to think it was with their glowing 5 star review. I first got into Wunderhorse last year after the guitarist in @deathorgloryclashtribute was a huge fan from the very early days and tried to recr...
Bruce Springsteen - Hitch Hikin' [Acoustic Cover]
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Hitch Hikin’ by Bruce Springsteen the opening track from his perfect album, Western Stars. When Western Stars was first announced I was buzzing with anticipation. The long talked about but unearthed Country album. I couldn’t wait. On first listen, I was blown away by how much I didn’t like it! I don’t know what on earth I was thinking, or what mood I was in because on second listen I realised m...
Van Morrison - And It Stoned Me [Acoustic Cover]
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And It Stoned Me by Van Morrison from Moondance. I absolutely love this song. The composition, the words, the instrumentation, the production. It’s just a pure work of art. It’s one of my favourite Van Morrison songs. Last week I shared a cover of Brown Eyed Girl, a song which is probably my least favourite Van Morrison song but it is a song I play live frequently when playing to a crowd that ...
Stereophonics - I Wouldnt Believe Your Radio [Acoustic Cover]
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I Wouldn’t Believe Your Radio by Stereophonics from the Performance & Cocktails album. The first two stereophonics albums are two of my favourites from my childhood. This was one of the first songs I ever learned to play and sing many years ago I still enjoy playing on occasion. Thank you for watching  Check out my original material at open.spotify.com/user/11125225302/playlist/7kBbDmvonQnB6Sf...
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl [Acoustic Cover]
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Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison. A true classic and a song I always look forward to the most if I’m performing an accessible set in a private function environment. It’s a great song that everyone knows from generation to generation. I should probably learn that bass solo at some point. More Van Morrison very soon! Check out my original material at open.spotify.com/user/11125225302/playlist/7kBb...
The Smiths - There is a Light That Never Goes Out [Acoustic Cover]
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There is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths from their amazing Queen is Dead album. Is this the true Morrissey/Marr masterpiece? There are thankfully several, I even argue that they all are but surely this is the most agreed upon? This song represents so much for me on a personal level and I’ve been wanting to record it for some time as I’ve played it for as long as I’ve played guitar. I...
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark [Acoustic Cover]
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Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen, one of the greatest songs of all time from one of the biggest selling albums of all time ‘Born in the USA’. An album with an extraordinary number of singles. Is this the best one? Simply put, this is one of the greatest songs ever written and its lyrical content especially speak for a state of mind I’ve found myself in many times. I love playing and sin...
Billy Joel - Moving Out (Anthony's Song) [Acoustic Cover]
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Moving Out (Anthony’s Song), my first Billy Joel cover which is baffling as I’m a big fan! It’s probably my favourite song of his, both the studio version and also the live version The Last Play at Shea Blu Ray. Being a huge New York Mets fan, I naturally love that concert film but what turned this song into my favourite Billy Joel song was actually another film, Goodfellas. The use of music in...
The Beatles - Glass Onion [Acoustic Cover]
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Glass Onion by the Beatles from the White Album This song passed me by for decades before I fell in love with it and when I finally did, it was the guitar that grabbed me. Now it is simply one of my favourite Beatles songs and possibly my favourite ever John Lennon song. When I play and sing this song solo I feel myself and the instrument come alive as one. Its very weird and I dont know how to...
Uncle Tupelo - New Madrid [Acoustic Cover]
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New Madrid by Uncle Tupelo from their incredible Anodyne record. I love how this song plods along but as always with Uncle Tupelo its the two voices that I love the most. Its such a shame Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy dont make music anymore because I would do anything to see them play these songs live, this one and Whiskey Bottle especially. Thank you for listening Check out my original material ...
Bruce Springsteen - Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street [Acoustic Cover]
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Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street by Bruce Springsteen from his eponymous debut album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." This was requested by @GeorgeinScotland last week and I honestly couldn't wait to fulfil this one. As regular viewers know, I am aiming to have recorded at least one song from each of Springsteen's studio albums before the end of 2024 including all 4 discs of Tracks, both dis...
Bruce Springsteen - New York City Serenade [Acoustic Cover]
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New York City Serenade performed acoustically, from Bruce Springsteen’s highly under rated “The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle”. Just when you think this is the perfect close to an album, you’re hit with Jungleland as a reminder but my god this comes close. I think seeing this song live is every European Springsteen fans dream. All of those who were in Rome at the back end of the wre...
The Temptations - My Girl [Acoustic Cover]
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Well well well, my beloved New York Mets made the National League Championship game courtesy of the coolest grand slam I think I have ever seen in Major League Baseball from Francisco Lindor. This is why I am dressed like a child recording My Girl by the Temptations ahead Game #1 in California this Sunday. I'm from Manchester, England but I love New York sports and I’ve been a huge Mets fan sin...
The Gaslight Anthem - Here's Looking at You, Kid [Acoustic Cover]
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Here's Looking at You, Kid by The Gaslight Anthem from their incredible second album "The '59 Sound". This song was the first song that made me wonder if Brian Fallon would be the heir apparent to Bruce Springsteen. Brian ultimatley didnt like that label and the pressure it brought from what I've read so instead of going down that route, I'd rather talk about what I think makes this song sound ...
Bruce Springsteen - When You're Alone [Acoustic Cover]
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Colonel Bagshot - Six Day War [Acoustic Cover]
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The Lightning Seeds - Pure [Acoustic Cover]
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Fontaines D.C. - In the Modern World [Acoustic Cover]
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Audioslave - Like a Stone [Acoustic Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Soon Forget [Ukulele Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Soon Forget [Ukulele Cover]
Pearl Jam - Off He Goes [Acoustic Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Off He Goes [Acoustic Cover]
Pearl Jam - Nothingman [Acoustic Cover]
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Eddie Vedder - Society [Acoustic Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Sleeping By Myself [Acoustic Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Sleeping By Myself [Acoustic Cover]
Pearl Jam - Hail Hail [Acoustic Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Dont Gimmie No Lip [Acoustic Cover]
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Pearl Jam - Dont Gimmie No Lip [Acoustic Cover]
Como siempre, un gran trabajo Sam, felicidades una vez más y gracias por compartir tu música y talento, like 2
Nice, you should cover Nice Guys Finish Last by Green Day next. I also love your Clash covers.
It’s on the list so I’ll get to it eventually, thank you mate. Have you see The Clash tribute band I front? th-cam.com/video/vculkZBZA4Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YZvnD6IRtYSqEedT
Wow- a great cover!!!
Woooow, your version is incredible!! ❤ Could you please share your tabs? 🙏
Not a crazy comment at all...
Otra fantástica actuación Sam, enhorabuena y gracias por compartirla, like 1
Gracias Jose!
Amazing Sam
Thank you Helen and thank you for subscribing
Man you're so talented. Where can i hear your original songs?
There’s a link to playlists with them in in all of my video descriptions including this one! They’re on Spotify but if you use a different streaming service let me know and I’ll send you links as I can be hard to find due to my name. I have an original playlist within my channel too that you can find right here! Thank you for your kind words. th-cam.com/play/PL8nL_0cgvcJ_8iw8-M5ofmLdI9CcQtNqK.html&si=Nrj_DlYbp7LlbA-4
Fuckin great song
My favourite song on the album and the only one I haven’t seen live this year. Such a great song isn’t it?
@@SamSmithMCRYes, like the best from them.
Fantastic, Joe would have loved it.
Thank you!
Wow that’s awesome and appreciate your sharing 😁😁😁👍👍👍
Thank you mate!
Otra excelente interpretación acústica, me ha gustado mucho mucho Sam, felicidades una vez más y buena semana, like 1
Gracias!
Excellent cover 🙌🙌 love this song
Cheers David. Just a couple of weeks ago I was looking at view counts on old videos, saw this and thought “that’s odd, that songs ace and I think I’ve done a good version”. Well timed comment mate, thank you haha
Great work dude. Well done 👌
@@vasgial thank you!
Thanks awsum keep singing
Cheers Mason!
Excelent, wow
Thank you!
Truly beautiful 🤍✨ Sir great job👏
Thank you!
You have a very nice mate. Keep doing what you do. Hats off to you sir
Thank you Oliver!
Superb.
Cheers mate!
Awesome job 🦘💛
Thank you Nina!
Very good mate. Tremendous version
Cheers mate. Think this is the one I’d call my best
Came on my youtube randomly, decided to give a view to support, you did it great, good luck man!
@@tehfeezsadik8700 thank you mate!
Love this singing,and love this song. From JAPAN.
@@lezyna06 thank you from Manchester! I front a Clash Tribute Band called Death or Glory. There’s a full band version of this song in this set here th-cam.com/video/TDDUJ_BWcbQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Vtffx10DBhCZqaAa
@@SamSmithMCR I saw it! It's a great band!!Just like Joe Strummer! If just listen to the sound, you can't tell the difference from THE CLASH! thank you for your reply!
Suuper acoustic version!!!
@@MowiMovesToMars thank you mate! Was anxious on sharing this as there are so many versions so glad you enjoyed it
@@SamSmithMCR Cool version, and I know the feeling, I had two different version of this terrific song, check it out if you have time.
@ I will mate nice one
too much volume at times. otherwise pretty good. i think a less is more approach would work better.....springsteen is incredibly smooth when he sings this.
Thank you for your feedback, noted. Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic cover!! I suspected you’d cover this at some point! Technical question, how do you choose what key to play guitar & sing? Trial & error for each song or do you know which keys to go to best for you?
I usually shoot for original key unless I want to alter the mood (my version of Breaking the Law by Judas Priest is an example of a time when I’ve tried to do that deliberately, th-cam.com/video/KOZdL6UpTA8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jVPpmbQghunvxUIC) If there’s a song I want to do but its original key isn’t within my range, I tend to I sing it a capella in a comfortable register then try and work around that area whilst bringing the guitar back and figuring out the new key. With Dancing in the Dark, I used to do it half a step up from the original key but as I’ve gotten older my voice has changed a bit so I’ve now gone the other way, which is what I’m sharing here. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers as always!
@ Thank you for the information! I'm learning to sing myself and just getting as much info as I can. :-)
@ all the best with it mate!
absolutely killed it. Amazing job dude.
Thank you Shawn. Tune of the year without a doubt
YEAH YEAH🤘🏻🙂👉🏻 ROCKING
Cheers mate!
Cool - this tune is so New York - nice work
Isnt it just? Absolutely love the imagery and the songwriting. What a tune. Thanks for listening to my version
Not bad kid, not bad at all
Cheers mate!
Great cover from an underlooked song from Beatles' catalogue!
@@gustavodias4879 one of the best isn’t it? An absolute odyssey. Thought it would be hard to make it work acoustically but then I realised the magic is in the chords and composition. Definitely in my top 10 Beatles songs
Great song and nice voice, keep up the good work :)
Thank you Mathias! Absolutely love playing this song
Otro regalo de interpretación Sam, está muy muy bien, enhorabuena una vez más y gracias, like 1
Gracias Jose
Excellent! Hadn't seen this before , you're going for the Tweedy voice, and doing it rather nicely! Love that album, but then again I love every one they did...
Me too, such a great band. If I could order one reunion across popular music it would be Uncle Tupelo all day long. I like Wilco and Son Volt but it’s just not the same. Might do Long Cut at some point soon. A band I went to college with in the early 2000s took their name from that song. They did ok
@@SamSmithMCR Agreed! I love Chickamauga a whole lot too
hello from france in lyon. Very nice thank's for this vidéo.
Merci!
Luv it, man! So cool vibe done in here! Thanks!
Cheers man! I was gonna do these tape videos weekly for a year but they just weren’t getting the views and interactions that my others were so I abandoned it. Might revisit the format as the winter chill arrives
Gracias una vez más por compartir tu excelente trabajo Sam, enhorabuena y hasta pronto, like 1
Gracias Amigo
Your version is better than the original!
Oh wow thank you dawn. I’m not too sure about that but I did my best. I love this song so much
One of my favourite songs to play and sing (attempt to sing) beautiful lyrics and meaning behind them
It’s a real tough one to sing that’s for sure. I’ve been trying to record this for a while but didn’t have enough confidence in that lower register. I stuck with it and decided to just share and it seems to have been well received so thank you for that!
Nice Sam 😊
Cheers as always rob!
Nice version of a very early Springsteen, in my opinion the first 3 albums are the best
Thank you mate. I recorded this before your comment the other day but your request for “Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street” had me listen to the first album for the first time in a while yesterday. Always loved it but I enjoyed it more than ever yesterday. I’m gonna record a version of it, and “For You” in the next few weeks. I’m trying to record a cover of at least one song from every Springsteen album including all 4 discs of Tracks, both discs of the Promise and even the unique songs on the Greatest Hits, Ultimate Collection, Live in NYC and Plugged in New York before the end of the year and I’m on track to actually do it. I’ll be uploading a lot more Springsteen between now and t
I was wary of listen to a cover of this track but you did it justice and a great voice with a great song
Thank you George! It’s a very heartfelt song for me to sing as it’s been my companion since my dad passed away last year. I recorded this in the weeks after. I’ve seen Bruce live many times but “retired” from his shows years ago. Came out of that to see him in Sunderland this year knowing I’d probably get to hear this song live and thankfully I did. Thank you for your comment mate. I’ve covered lots of Springsteen on this channel so if you’re a fan and you’re interested, have a browse. I’m sharing another “risky” one on this coming Wednesday. New York City Serenade. All the best mate
@SamSmithMCR I think you could cover Springsteens Asbury park and Darkness songs, try the bus stops at 82nd street
@@GeorgeinScotlandI can do them all so I’ll get to that! I’ve done Adam Raised a Cain with my band The Parish Church Fire which is on all major streaming services (and TH-cam) and I’ve done Factory on my channel too. I’ll defo do Does This Bus Stop in the future, it’s a favourite!
@@GeorgeinScotland here is a live version of Adam Raised a Cain but we recorded it in the studio too th-cam.com/video/THt3QuPCOAs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nDzBG6rVxRbiHURz
Well done! Very nice vocals
Thank you mate. This is my favourite pearl jam song hands down, I absolutely love it
Great
Thank you!
One of my favourite bands ever! One hell of a cover this mate
Wow thank you. I nearly didn’t share it as I was unsure but I’m glad I did now. What a band
Sounds good Sam! Loved that album when it came out, but haven't listened to it in ages.
Such a great record isn’t it?
Guitar sound is killer
Thank you! I often worry about that Taylor. I think it can be too bright sometimes but maybe I just listen to it too much haha
Blessings and deep gratitude.
Thank you!
Thanks man that was great
Cheers Justin!