Lead had 2 "hiccup"s in his voice, and both appeared to possibly be recording related. ..it happens, the musicians, fiddlers, brass, guitarists, and other singers were great.
I originally came here to listen to a live version of this song and was mortified. Then I scrolled to the comment section and I am now having the best time I have ever had on TH-cam!! I have since changed my mind about this upload... Thank you comment section!!
I can second this comment. I came here with excitement to hear a live version and became mortified. Especially at 56 seconds into the song. Then I started reading comments and am now thinking that clicking this video, is the best thing I could have done all day. Besides Come on Eileen, of course.
I’m a farmer and I have this playing on a boom box in the middle of my fields to keep wildlife away. Unfortunately I now can’t have the boom box or the CD containing the track inside the house even when it’s turned off because my cats start hissing at it when they see it. Edit (update): drawers have started opening and closing of their own accord in my house at night. I think I’ve summoned some kind of malignant presence.
People don't realize that 0:57 was completely intentional. He simply chose the middle of a live performance to attempt breaking the Guinness record for world's highest note.
I think what's lost is how GREAT the band is.. backing vocals, horns, violins, it was TIGHT!!! Especially with so many on violins and horns. He risks permanently damaging his voice, but the band was flawless!
Don't know why they would choose this video on their vevo, lead singer obviously had a cold or was having some sort of voice trouble. There are plenty of their shows he did flawlessly.
CorkKNIFE unless you are going to argue "no autotune then", it would be great if you could clarify your Back In My Day Bad Things Were Better Because They Were Back In My Day.
When the audience cheered and clapped at the end of the performance, I'm not sure whether they applauded because they liked the performance or because they were glad that it was finally over!
Probably clapping more for the backing band than the actual singer. I'd clap too, I would never be able to perform with a straight face listening to this man's voice die in real time.
I’m doing a cover. No way in the original key. Bb for me thank you. Most people would walk off stage after that note, professionals stay on. A legend, is Kevin Roland.
No, this is clearly a performance from 1983 or 1984, when the band was foundering recording its follow-up album (which ultimately turned into the great "Don't Stand Me Down"). Kevin, Helen, and Billy are still there, but this performance helps show why the band was foundering -- Kevin wasn't enjoying performing at this time.
Mission Caine - Just as a matter of interest, the bass player is John "Rhino" Edwards, the current bass player for Status Quo (for over 30 years). Great player :)
@@danae2882 yeah definitely just sounds like he had to sing even though his voice was worn from a cold or over singing/yelling. Speaking from experience
They uploaded this to their official channel, they ere proud of this! They were fully aware of the audio and the singing but decided "YES EVERYONE WANTS THIS!!!"
I have a good ear for languages and will usually know what language is being spoken even if I don't speak that language. I was on a tram in Melbourne back in the early '90s and a couple were speaking the weirdest language I'd ever heard. I'm listening and thinking wtf? Then I realised, they were speaking English with the most way out, back of beyond scottish or possibly welsh accent ever. It astounded me.
As I read the comments, while the intro played, leading up to the vocals, I kept thinking, "Oh come on now everyone, it can't possibly be THAT bad." But it was, it most definitely was. Wow....just, wow. 🤦 Edit: I REALLY wanted to leave some sort of snarky, amusing comment, but I feel like all the best are already taken. This clip, and comment section is one of the main reasons why I'm so happy I live in the "internet age". Just think of how many years this video sat unwatched, with only a few select individuals, aware of it glory. But not anymore!!!! Well done, random strangers on TH-cam, well done. 👍
I have had gigs like this like things are off here and there but looking at the bigger picture it is the positive and uplifting energy from the artists that makes the indelible stamp on the heart ❤️
I came here with excitement to hear a live version and became mortified. Especially at 57 seconds into the song. Then I started reading comments and am now thinking that clicking this video, is the best thing I could have done all day. Besides Come on Eileen, of course. 57 seconds in, is the sound you make, when Eileen bites it, when you're trying to come on Eileen.
I swear someone at Vevo HQ has it out for the lead singer, choosing this performance in particular is borderline career sabotage. He's obviously sick. There are countless performances where he nailed the vocals.
The bassist and the drummer of any band should be in constant communication, especially at a tempo change. He looks a little stressed but it's not that strange to glance at the drummer
They're getting understandably savaged in the comments but this kind of thing sometimes happens to a singer, and I give the band major respect for maintaining their professional composure, somewhat recovering the song, and having the stones to post a real performance like this on their official channel.
Stuff like this can happen, but what's really mind-boggling to me is that someone looked at this and said "yeah, good enough for the official channel"
I wanted to hear a live version of this song, boy do I regret it.
You are soooo right! This was awful!
Lead had 2 "hiccup"s in his voice, and both appeared to possibly be recording related. ..it happens, the musicians, fiddlers, brass, guitarists, and other singers were great.
Alan Jarvis Two? Recording related? Please get your hearing checked. I’m honestly worried for your health.
@Mark Gibson Better version. They were a good band.
Me if I was a time traveller
I set this as my alarm.
Now I wake up half an hour before it.
This sounds like a very effective thing to do
Hahahaha
LoL 🤣
Your comment deserves to go in the TH-cam Hall of Fame as the best comment ever! ☆●☆●☆
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍
I’m absolutely blown away that this is on the band’s official account.
...and with comments open!
Was going to say the same thing.
meh, what's the problem... it's free.
Finally a version I can sing along with perfectly
Omg you killed mee😂😂😂😂
🤘🤣🤘 my singing sounds like the dead rising also!!
Haha
JAIL
Like all those American Idol people that thought they were amazing but actually sucked
This qualifies as something that dips so far into terrible that it wraps around to amazing
😂
Yeah, time and space is still a mistery
To a dumb ass, sure
This comment reads like poetry
The Maryland point
I originally came here to listen to a live version of this song and was mortified. Then I scrolled to the comment section and I am now having the best time I have ever had on TH-cam!! I have since changed my mind about this upload... Thank you comment section!!
One year later and im doing the exact same thing as you lmao
Bro I listen to this on spotify and it sounds so different
I can second this comment. I came here with excitement to hear a live version and became mortified. Especially at 56 seconds into the song. Then I started reading comments and am now thinking that clicking this video, is the best thing I could have done all day. Besides Come on Eileen, of course.
Nearly the same cant stop laughing
😹😂
When you're 10 pints deep and someone strikes up the karaoke machine
Damn I laughed way too hard at this comment. Lmao
1:00 - 1:15 especially
Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂😂😂
Michael Monmaney same 🤣🤣
🤣
I’m a farmer and I have this playing on a boom box in the middle of my fields to keep wildlife away. Unfortunately I now can’t have the boom box or the CD containing the track inside the house even when it’s turned off because my cats start hissing at it when they see it.
Edit (update): drawers have started opening and closing of their own accord in my house at night. I think I’ve summoned some kind of malignant presence.
Lmao!!!!! 🤣😂
Austin kleon was laughing at these comments. This one is stellar
Winta Assefa who is Austin Kleon?
OMG the comments are hysterical but yours...the best! LMAO!!!
🤯🤯....OMG😆🤣😂🤦...
People don't realize that 0:57 was completely intentional. He simply chose the middle of a live performance to attempt breaking the Guinness record for world's highest note.
Underrated comment oh my gosh- I laughed so hard 😭😂
Nah, he just decided split decision to give the audience a accurate portrayal of what being stabbed sounds like.
Okay, it still sounded bad and that’s what people are talking about
@@johnvertudazo7205 bruh
@@Takimeko don’t bruh me everyone knows it does 😂😭
Whenever this song comes on the radio, I'm scared its this version.
😅😭😭🤣🤣😂😂
im dead
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😍🤣
Tj Videos - You're dead ?
Oh damn
I think what's lost is how GREAT the band is.. backing vocals, horns, violins, it was TIGHT!!! Especially with so many on violins and horns.
He risks permanently damaging his voice, but the band was flawless!
he never had a voice to damage
Overrated group IMO. Got lucky to be known for one overplayed song.
@@thatoneguychad420 Man, the album itself is awesome
So agree. Overplayed crap 💩
0:55 My favorite part is how no one's expression changes when he butchers that line. They're just so over it
Yeah they’re just like
“I saw that coming, good god smile for the cameras.”
They gotta be used to it
If you play it from 00:55 at .25x speed it sounds even better.
Regina Mayoral is that demonic?? o_o lol
This made my fucking year
Johan Liebert Perhaps lmaooo, I stumbled upon this video again and it’s amazing
Just regular deftones song
Loool
All the jokes aside the artist has balls of steel by putting this on the official channel with comments on
I listen to this on full volume every morning
a real trooper! 😂
I'm assuming your sense of sound is greatly distorted then.
Lol
Is this the reason you are deaf?
Remind yourself what can go wrong.
Nailed it.
Jonathan Hawks i’m peeing
LMAO holy shit..
Jonathan Hawks @
Jonathan Hawks awesome!
@@renatecoetzee1986 1D?😅
No lip sync. No auto tune. Just 100% talent.
Are you joking?
by talent do you mean having your larynx ripped out and placed back inside you upside down
Or lack thereof...
Cap
This is the one time in music history where auto tune was needed.😂
Don't know why they would choose this video on their vevo, lead singer obviously had a cold or was having some sort of voice trouble. There are plenty of their shows he did flawlessly.
Mcderple Berry i think he was just trying to much...way to much,or he was on drugs idk
I bet this version receive more views than his flawless version. Bad publicity is better than no publicity.
heroin...
You are right. He has sang this many times without any of the issues this performance had.
@@mrjegre no shit, it's on their official channel, everybody seeing it would think it's good...
everytime I had a bad day I specifically listen to this version
The screech was unexpected.
Yes, I cracked up
My wife laughed and farted at that moment... No shite!!
LIES!!(yelled angry and with a lisp for effect)
My ab workout today was reading these comments; my god im dying of laughter
2:49 when there's water in your ear after the shower hahahahha
Wtf😂😂😂
Im deadddddd
Or swimming
Jajaja been there
DEAD
0:56 Home Alone when Kevin puts the tarantula on Marv’s face 😂😂😂
JESUS CHRIST 00:57 THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
im crying
Kids today won't understand why it does not sound like the Pandora version.
CorkKNIFE unless you are going to argue "no autotune then", it would be great if you could clarify your Back In My Day Bad Things Were Better Because They Were Back In My Day.
AHHHHOOOOOHHH!
Zackapo
It’s still really hard for me to believe this is real.
Please tell me this is not real lmfaooooo
@@DaniqueBiancax this is not real... It is though
@@aldor159 omfg lmfao hahahah the funniest shit i’ve seen in a long time
🤣
Few too many pre drink's LoL
When the audience cheered and clapped at the end of the performance, I'm not sure whether they applauded because they liked the performance or because they were glad that it was finally over!
Def happy it was over. ;-)
@@ctcards2636 🤣
Probably clapping more for the backing band than the actual singer. I'd clap too, I would never be able to perform with a straight face listening to this man's voice die in real time.
@@TakimekoYeah his voice was blown out in this recording.
Oh my gosh, this was terrible. The instrumental was great.
Why is this on their Vevo? All existing footage of this performance should be burned, lol.
because they'll still get paid for the view count
SquareHeadzMusic
If they wanted view count, they would've uploaded the music video, which strangely enough they haven't.
suicideposter Worst karate video ever!!! How do these clowns rate black belts? To be fair, it does inspire me to kick the shit out of the band.
hahahahhaa this is terrible
just noticed karate belts lol
Band: Just act normal
everyone watching: 😳
If I was playing in the band I would not be keeping a straight face
Hahaaahaaaa! This is too much! I’m tearing up! And just today I sent a heartfelt “I love you Kevin” after listening to “From Both Sides Now”...
Called being professional and making the best of the singer losing his voice...
I feel so bad for them. No wonder they didn’t have more longevity
4:15 This background singer is the best part of this show
00:57 is the most beautiful moment of my 23 years of being alive
what about the other 30 years?
Hahahaha
53 for me……and same,same
Best part of this video isn't 0:56... it's the comment section! XD
If you go up someone said "When you come on Eileen" lmao
As a singer, I feel his pain. Nothing worse than losing your voice and still having to do a show
Honestly I think the dude is really drunk
I’m doing a cover. No way in the original key. Bb for me thank you.
Most people would walk off stage after that note, professionals stay on. A legend, is Kevin Roland.
Hope he finds it someday
I think he's coked out honestly
just drop an octave
00:56 that feeling when you come on eileen
Geedis stooooopp 😭😂
*cum
Underrated
I got to your comment at that exact moment. You win!
Excited Doggo yeah that's the joke
when you get back with the old band after 30 years
No, this is clearly a performance from 1983 or 1984, when the band was foundering recording its follow-up album (which ultimately turned into the great "Don't Stand Me Down"). Kevin, Helen, and Billy are still there, but this performance helps show why the band was foundering -- Kevin wasn't enjoying performing at this time.
pdecker It's a joke mr fun at parties lol
🤣🤣🤣
@@pdeckder lol u stupid?
Drunk or not, you can hear he's giving it all for every note. Gotta respect that
0:56 when you step on your dogs tail
Best comment ever hahahahaha
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😭😭😭
This shit made me burst out laughing at 3am
😂😂😂
Now this is a real band. No auto tune. No back tracks. Just raw live vocals the way it should be.
Captain, I have no idea if this comment was unironic and I need to know now.
@@bscorvin Honestly. Lmao
Lol 😂 I don’t even remember commenting this! I’m hilarious.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hence why they are a one hit wonder.
I can't tell you how incredibly awesome Kevin Rowland's vocals are in this live performance... Honestly I can't! ☆●☆●☆
Yes I saw him last Yr fantastic. Got a ticket for this Yr too. One unfortunate performance but at least they didn't cancel and let the audience down.
@@babs66 👍
0:44 even the camera was disgusted
LMAO! I'm still trying to figure that out but it seems to b the case. His voice interfered with electronics. That's actually a major accomplishment!
I watched that like 8 times hahaha
3:27 even the bass guitar player in the background dosent even know what's going on
Dying hahahaha
I’m DEAD
Mission Caine - Just as a matter of interest, the bass player is John "Rhino" Edwards, the current bass player for Status Quo (for over 30 years). Great player :)
He’s like “ we never rehearsed this!”
Dead
I love this even more with the whole added dimension of sacrificing animals on stage throughout the song. Love you Kevin!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Eileen: OK I'll date you, just please stop singing
Haha damn! 😂
Lol!
oof
How come he destroy his own song lmao
That's definitely not the meaning of come he meant
Cant stop laughing my 7 yr old daughter is asking why I am so weird as tears are streaming down my face
Same!😭😭😭
Each and every pished karaoke singer salutes you. Truly epic.
Why would his friends let him on stage?!? Heartbreaking
Show must go on. Probably he thought he could still hit the notes.
@@perez2419 I think he can hit those notes, he must just have a sore throat..:
@@danae2882 yeah definitely just sounds like he had to sing even though his voice was worn from a cold or over singing/yelling. Speaking from experience
@@ryanorourke701 I mean, bands tour for months back to back... obviously worn out voice and lack of warming up.
LMAO
I had an asthma attack I laughed so hard
Hope you're alright
😂
I actually might have peed a little 🤣🤣
Me too.
1:53 that guy back there was really enjoying it
0:57 when a pterodactyl swoops in for the kill
I’m dying!!!! 😂
Lmaooo
😳😭
Omg I can't with this comment section
🤣🤣🤣
Poor guy twisted a nut at 0:57
Mr Drew no way man that’s too funny
😀😀😂
😂😂😂😂
Mr Drew lmao😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Band: In what key are you going to sing Kevin?
Kevin: Yes!
🏆 💖
Hahahahaha
😂
I'm pretty sure that's Eric Andre.
James Gunderson WHEEZE
RANCH IT UP
😂😂😂
Nope. The lead singer is Kevin Rowland.
4 years later and this comment still keeps me up
Bravery is doing a live performance without lip sync when you know your time has come and gone.
🙌🏽
😂😂😂
That’s stupidity not bravery 🤣
Hes obviously got a cold or loosing his voice.
After Eileen heard this song, she immediately applied for the witness protection program.
Come on Eileen but in style of Eminem "Kim" 😆
0:57 What this fuck !!!?
TheItalodancers LMAO
Jajajaj que risa xd
Kevin Rowland es mediocre, no hay ningún misterio
I think the singer was on drugs
tbf, this song is hard to sing if your vocal range isn’t very high. but wow, kevin must have been drunk here
Still love this song. Just won't feel so bad about singing it when i take dump now.
They uploaded this to their official channel, they ere proud of this! They were fully aware of the audio and the singing but decided "YES EVERYONE WANTS THIS!!!"
I didn't want it, I needed it
Maybe Kevin Rowland found it funny looking back
I imagine this is what English sounds like to people who don't understand it
HAHAHA I'M DYING OF LAUGHTER BECAUSE YOU'RE RIGHT.
Wait I've been speaking English for five decades and I'm doing it wrong?
😆
Hahahahahaha this one got my attention hahahahahahaah
I have a good ear for languages and will usually know what language is being spoken even if I don't speak that language. I was on a tram in Melbourne back in the early '90s and a couple were speaking the weirdest language I'd ever heard. I'm listening and thinking wtf? Then I realised, they were speaking English with the most way out, back of beyond scottish or possibly welsh accent ever. It astounded me.
Was he sick?
This should be "Get away from me Eileen"
My name is Eileen I'm 75 years old sufer with dementia I love this song 😊
Very fitting with Corona and all rn lmao
He seems really drunk i think
Wow he sings exactly how I sing! Marvelous!
The question that everyone should be asking is why in God's name did they upload this to their official channel?
No, the question is why is it still up 7 years later?
Actually it ends up being quite a glorious performance !
@@SauraE The ending climax It's awesome!
is this an advert for throat lozenges?
Good one xD
“ And we’ll sing just like our fathers”...No, no I don’t think so
“And you’ll hum this tune forever”...For the love of God I wish you would
As I read the comments, while the intro played, leading up to the vocals, I kept thinking, "Oh come on now everyone, it can't possibly be THAT bad." But it was, it most definitely was. Wow....just, wow. 🤦
Edit: I REALLY wanted to leave some sort of snarky, amusing comment, but I feel like all the best are already taken. This clip, and comment section is one of the main reasons why I'm so happy I live in the "internet age". Just think of how many years this video sat unwatched, with only a few select individuals, aware of it glory. But not anymore!!!! Well done, random strangers on TH-cam, well done. 👍
Me too lmao. I saw the comments before he started singing and thought how bad can it be?
Pretty bad, it turns out.
1:12 when she does the triple gawk twisty twist on ya meat
I love you
these voals are just too good. Inspired me to be the singer i am today!
...at least there was no lip syncing... Or maybe it would have been better if there was...
prostate exam initiated @ 00:57
dying
Rusty Rags IM CHOKKNGNAHAHA IS HE OK
LMAO freaking made my day 👍
Hahahaha!! just heard you guys talking about this on the show. had to go see it for myself.
Thank you beautiful human
I have had gigs like this like things are off here and there but looking at the bigger picture it is the positive and uplifting energy from the artists that makes the indelible stamp on the heart ❤️
I AM JUST SCREAMING AT THE COMMENTS IM HAVING THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE HERE
0:57 I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING 😂😂😂😂
I was laughing for at least a few minutes. It hurt a little bit.
Me too 😂
Hurts so much
I am just gonna bounce between this and live Motley Crue videos from 2021.
I came here with excitement to hear a live version and became mortified. Especially at 57 seconds into the song. Then I started reading comments and am now thinking that clicking this video, is the best thing I could have done all day. Besides Come on Eileen, of course.
57 seconds in, is the sound you make, when Eileen bites it, when you're trying to come on Eileen.
0:57 finally hit puberty
😂😂😂
This dude was hit by puberty. He didn't lay a glove on it.
i shit you not i heard someone laughing in the concert when he heard that
I swear someone at Vevo HQ has it out for the lead singer, choosing this performance in particular is borderline career sabotage. He's obviously sick. There are countless performances where he nailed the vocals.
His plan backfired. If anything, this was career resurgence judging from the wild comments in here
0:56 I spat out my water
Tebt I was reading your comment and it i literally spat my water on second 0:56
xD
Tebt_W 😂😂😂
I'm just going to assume Kevin Rowland was having an off day since he's a great live singer normally.
I’m not sure that this is him because he wasn’t in the band in 1993
@@matteomciver3229 this concert was 1983 not 1993
@@matteomciver3229 Oh, Kevin is unmistakable... it is him.
He's gotta be wasted. He's so obviously slurring.
This perfectly captures what music sounds like on a bad acid trip.
I keep watching this, I can't stop.
Me too!
I just keep going back to the first minute over and over 😂
Looks like he got his sh!t together 4:22
4:37 Welp Nevermind
LMAO
He’s making out with the mic....
😂😂😂
3:58 when Kevin understands the Police want to arrest him for his horrific vocals
Jesus I wish 0:56 could be my ring tone
Beautiful tone
I have no idea why I love this version so much! I think Kevin was drunk. It’s so funny, awful and awesome at the same time. I love it!!!
0:55
ROFLMAO
Sounds like someone hit him the the voice box...
Or his nuts! LOL
Roman Gaming i think his voice was just shot. He sounded exhasted. Probably last song they played and his vocals just gave in.
Roman Ketels wwww
We need this to go mainstream
This should have never been posted to TH-cam, but im glad it did.
3:37 TOORALOORALOORAHH
IgnoreThisComment OrDont Uhhh u-uuum
I cried
3:27 even the bass guitar player in the background dosent even know what's going on
Wtf is up with vocals lol
You know it's bad when your bassist is looking confused and has to check with your drummer.
Thats John (Rhino) Edwards who went onto better things playing with Status Quo. A good move I reckon.
Manuella Doton you copied this
The bassist looks like that guy from foil arms and hogs
The bassist and the drummer of any band should be in constant communication, especially at a tempo change. He looks a little stressed but it's not that strange to glance at the drummer
This. This is art.
If they play this in Hell then I'm going to start going to church
fee was here 0:56
you should go to church anyway
@@mrvictorian4004 Churches are a scam
😂😂😂
Next to this song, that's the funniest thing I've ever heard.
I put my mouse on 0:56 and kept clicking every second.. Im literally in complete tears, so frin' funny
I can't even see cause of the tears coming out or my eyes LOL
I'm in fucking tears
Slow it down to 0.25 speed and you'll fuckin die, its so funny
@@timbo6933 OMG JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJ
Most people would walk off stage after that note, professionals stay on.
A legend, is Kevin Roland.
I was crying watching this 😂😂😂
Im ded
2:48 when water gets in your ears
Actually laughed out loud at this comment!
😂
egnaro2007 same😂
Hahaha
Oh the guys dance 🤣🤣
Best version. As natural as it gets.
They're getting understandably savaged in the comments but this kind of thing sometimes happens to a singer, and I give the band major respect for maintaining their professional composure, somewhat recovering the song, and having the stones to post a real performance like this on their official channel.
What a wonderfully open-minded opinion. I agree. Only: why is this an advertising piece?
He’s an incredible singer when he’s on point. And this is one of the biggest hits of the 80s. But I hope this crowd got its money back.
Worked at a vintage shop for a while and every time this song came on I got hype. A bop.
he clearly pulled his back helping a friend move his couch before the show
Brendan Merriam 😂😂😂
That is the stance they hold, this dance is done with just the feet,,, the voice i cannot explain.