Pure excellence. Congrats from an American who DEFINATELY appreciates the massive talent of Australia, and apparently also of Irish singers. Much love to ya!
This song wasn't just 'covered', it was transformed by this singer into a beautiful and passionate LOVEsong. What a gift to sing it the way he did too. Bravo Damien Leith!
What an incredible rendition. This isn't an Australian idol contestant. This is a established artist that went through the false pretences of a rating chasing TV show.
It’s 2025 - I need this on Spotify so I can listen on repeat.. I have been waiting years! I fell in love with this version when I heard it 18years ago ❤
Wow! What an amazing performance. I could listen to Damien sing this and anything else forever. He puts so much emotion into it - and great vocal control! Not bad on the eyes, either :-)
Me too! i always thought it was impossible to make a version that was as good as Chris Isaak´s, but i think there are very good covers out there!! i actually love this one!quite hooked! :)
This song made me decide to vote for him. Then he did "Nessun Dorma" & gave me goosebumps & that clinched it. It saddens me that he seems to have gotten lazy & has stopped doing the falsetto that was one of the primary reasons he won the comp.
I'm a singer from Australia, I have heard some very good voices come out of just because not many sing Pop music or made it big dosn't mean you can insult Auzzies we have had good singers eg. The Veronicas came from here.
definately a different interpretation of the song! I give him a plus for creativity ^^ I am a big fan of the original but this is definately another angle of the song and just shows how it will forever live on :)
@ilmanit yes he won overwhelmingly. He is one of the top 3 successes in Australian Idol - Shannon Noll and Guy Sebastian are the two other real successes.
Yeah, but the Veronicas suck. Very few Aussie bands get the push they deserve. Instead of being pushed forward, they are pushed aside for a bunch of manufactured popstars. Damien has a good voice, I agree, but not only does the winner get the record contract, 6 others from the show score them. Bands like The Butterfly Effect, Karnivool, Birds of Tokyo, You Am I, Magic Dirt, Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy etc etc have to do the hard yards to make it in the Aussie music industry. Support Aussie Music
He sang it so good, on pitch..off pitch, doesn't matter, it was GREAT!! Way better than Isaac version. One more thing, I don't care if you have 20 or 30 years experience, say all you want. On the internet, you can be anything.
he shud hav "transformed" another song than cuz his "transformation" of this song is kind of.....its good just not what i wud like to here in a "transformed" song as you say.
Pätsi pwns nobody. His performance happens to be the worst of this song yet, and there's no comparing him to this guy who does a truly amazing job. Damien is great! :)
@serendipityI what the hell are you talking about? he made a more produced sound then actual feeling in the song.... you don't know what you are talking about. go buy more pop crap on iTunes.
Pure excellence. Congrats from an American who DEFINATELY appreciates the massive talent of Australia, and apparently also of Irish singers. Much love to ya!
This song wasn't just 'covered', it was transformed by this singer into a beautiful and passionate LOVEsong. What a gift to sing it the way he did too.
Bravo Damien Leith!
One of the best idol winners.. EVER!
THE most outstanding performance on Australian Idol since it began...
Love the cover, cant get the song out of my head :)
What an incredible rendition. This isn't an Australian idol contestant. This is a established artist that went through the false pretences of a rating chasing TV show.
Best version ever!
It’s 2025 - I need this on Spotify so I can listen on repeat.. I have been waiting years! I fell in love with this version when I heard it 18years ago ❤
Absolutely amazing voice 👌🤙
i'm from iceland and we see the american idol to and of course the icelandic. but jesus, this lad is the best i've seen from any idol series!
Wow! What an amazing performance. I could listen to Damien sing this and anything else forever. He puts so much emotion into it - and great vocal control! Not bad on the eyes, either :-)
The best cover i've ever heard!!
BRILLANT! beautiful rendition...love it..his voice is goosebump worthy:)
The intro is sick, very very good!!! NIce voice!!
been watching this so many times... it's great!!!
This is BRUTALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL man!!!! 100 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This has long been one of my favorite songs. It is nice to see him do it justice.
Me too! i always thought it was impossible to make a version that was as good as Chris Isaak´s, but i think there are very good covers out there!! i actually love this one!quite hooked! :)
Freaking amazing, such a great song and this version is awesome... I hope he records this song.
Very original. I like it a lot.
Irish singers are the best they always sing so beautifully
Wonderful voice.
I think I love almost every version of this song, this one included.
I like hearing the different styles, too.
Very nice cover. He has amazing control over those high notes, not many guys can hit 'em. Well done.
He is amazing. his voice is incredible. I could just look at him all day he's very goodlooking.
hey damien if you look at this site, good luck with the future, we in the music game are thinking of you and your great talent!!! Adz man
yeah this is a great version of this song, and very catchy, this stuck in my head for a while too lol!
Didn´t know that you could do "WICKED GAME" that way.
Amazing performance.
Did he win ?
Yes he did xx
Very nice!!!
How can I get a copy of Damien Leith singing Wicked Games ...... he is just incredible
he is so awesome
It was released on a cd called "The Winners Journey"
Wow! Amazing version of Wicked Game. He sings with so much emotions. (sry of my english ;)
greaaaaat voice!! the start is a little bit slow but when the guitar starts its heaven!
GREAT!!!
sublime.
He totally make this song, his song!! Amazing!!!
give children such a beautiful song and they'll kill it ...
2019
This song made me decide to vote for him. Then he did "Nessun Dorma" & gave me goosebumps & that clinched it. It saddens me that he seems to have gotten lazy & has stopped doing the falsetto that was one of the primary reasons he won the comp.
Did he get a touchdown for this????
What do the judges say????
I want to know!!!!!!
this is an amazing cover
Very Beautiful
I'm a singer from Australia, I have heard some very good voices come out of just because not many sing Pop music or made it big dosn't mean you can insult Auzzies we have had good singers eg. The Veronicas came from here.
i think it's quite original.... i really like it
So beautiful
omg! nononono its so goood!
I dont even like idol, but this guy he is just too good
Each to their own I guess, although he was overwhelmingly praised for a different yet brilliant rendition.
(weeping)... damn so nice
He blew Chris Issak out of the water with this version
this guy is unbelievable
Sympathique le petit bonhomme !
i really really agree :)
@serendipityI not taking away from him cause he has good vocals but to be honest it was already a " beautiful and passionate LOVEsong"
he is the best of all the contestants on idol
definately a different interpretation of the song! I give him a plus for creativity ^^
I am a big fan of the original but this is definately another angle of the song and just shows how it will forever live on :)
@ilmanit yes he won overwhelmingly. He is one of the top 3 successes in Australian Idol - Shannon Noll and Guy Sebastian are the two other real successes.
Dammmn...why does Australia get better contestants than us, lol?
I've been checking out other place's talent competitions and it's pretty amazing.
brill brings me back to days in oz
Gotta love anything by Chris Isaak
@serendipityI I cant agree more with you. I never liked this song til I heard Damien's version
Great version. Chris Isaac's is my own personal favourite, but this is deadly.
he's version is called 'get the girls to love you so they'll vote.' and who won Australian idol!
Awsome
Vlw, muito bom!!!
100%
no i´m sorry i can´t put it in there cause you are already sittin in it :D
how fucking good is this kid...what a champion...love this song...he did it so much better then chris isaak....champion...VOTE FOR DAMIEN...
Great cover
YAY DAMIEN WON :D
madest dude everrrrr
i agree
Jesus, this guy took an awesome song and made me feel like I was watching an infomercial...
this performance pretty much sums up why he won..
Yep.
Is that Prinny Stevens @ 1:30 ??
Good spot yes it is and next to her is Gary Pinto from CBD x
this guy makes good singers sound baaad, why think aussie are bad, they came from somewhere!
ditto. i love this song, but only if no other soul hears me sing!
I could fall in love ...
No way is this better!
he is a artistic dont matter what people say
Is that good or bad ?
Yeah, but the Veronicas suck.
Very few Aussie bands get the push they deserve. Instead of being pushed forward, they are pushed aside for a bunch of manufactured popstars. Damien has a good voice, I agree, but not only does the winner get the record contract, 6 others from the show score them.
Bands like The Butterfly Effect, Karnivool, Birds of Tokyo, You Am I, Magic Dirt, Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy etc etc have to do the hard yards to make it in the Aussie music industry.
Support Aussie Music
He sang it so good, on pitch..off pitch, doesn't matter, it was GREAT!! Way better than Isaac version.
One more thing, I don't care if you have 20 or 30 years experience, say all you want. On the internet, you can be anything.
he killed the song...
@pugggs Agreed 100%
corey taylor - i don't want to fall in love
not a fan of the higher voices in male singing, but for what he's doing he is good
he shud hav "transformed" another song than cuz his "transformation" of this song is kind of.....its good just not what i wud like to here in a "transformed" song as you say.
usually I think Idol people suck.. but this guy has skill..
Its a cover buddy, but its a good cover..
Not as good as the original (who could be) but super smooth none the less. Dude can sing.
well if he can do it...why not!!??
this version is way better than the original version. It send shivers down my spine...
Dat falsetto
1) Ville Valo
2) Chris Issak
he fucked up such a great song 1/5
he got the lyrics messed up..
Pätsi pwns nobody. His performance happens to be the worst of this song yet, and there's no comparing him to this guy who does a truly amazing job.
Damien is great! :)
@serendipityI what the hell are you talking about? he made a more produced sound then actual feeling in the song.... you don't know what you are talking about. go buy more pop crap on iTunes.
not bad!!!, original
Actually Ville Valo can. :)