Lol,im diggin the surname....👍where are these "hips" you speak of?? I see a str8 line frm the armpit 2 the femur..this is clearly a man...sorry 2 burst ur bubble..evetytging screams 👨 to me..hand & foot size jaw-line total lack of sentuality...wudnt suprise me if this creation of technology cudnt keep a hula hoop on her hips...women hv sex appeal..even ugly ones..i see none here....
Ur 1st comment said " i thought same thing"..yes she has hip bones but they dont look feminine 2 me..not trying2 convince ppl & im not sure im right..just puttin MY opinion out there...
I dont know how many time I’ve seen this video over the years it been out…but I am finally commenting…her voice is amazing live she got that sound that reminds of the 80s rock…and I swear when the chorus comes in, my eyes are locked into those hips…she is so beautiful…
I dont get why people claim that she is bad. She is very good and consistent live. Very unique voice, interesting singing style, she is not singing off key, not cracking or sounding like bad karaoke like some singers do.. remember Del Reys SNL performance... Great song.
Totally agree... I think the main problem most people have with her is she has extremely easy songs that showcase little range. Pretty sure there are couple hundred high school sopranos that could give her a run for her money.
+Archiduc De Belgrade 1:28-1:32 If you don't call that off key, then you're tone deaf. She's also very quiet and lacks any kind of power during the entire performance. She almost comes across as somewhat flat but I think it's largely because she's so quiet.
Duckman1616 You don't know what you're talking about. It's not off key when it's intentional, which she clearly does in the 1:28-1:32 you're referring to. Besides that, she has a terrible singing voice but the song is catchy, so that's not what I'm defending. But 90% of the idiotic population that wants to critique vocal ability has no idea what the fuck they're talking about
Pirotess Uchiha You're not seriously trying to argue that she sings off key on purpose, despite not doing that in the edited version? And you have the nerve to accuse me of having no idea what I'm talking about...
Duckman1616 Hey, have you ever heard of singers singing in a different key or register when they sing live versions? guess not. The fact your argument revolves around she doesn't do it in an edited version tells me everything I need to know
Since this aired Ellie has become one of the most popular singers in the world. I loved this performance and I saw it live. She is one of those talents that the more you listen, the more you like what she is doing. A terrific young lady and a real credit to the music industry.
to me this live performance sounds even better than the recordings. she adds soo much more feeling. i love this woman, wish one day id get a gig, playing my drums to her voice. ima try, its on my list before i kick the bucket lol. dream big, or stay home! keep rocking Ellie
For all the people saying that Ellie "sucks" live, she is actually more talented live then most artists. I saw her in concert and she sounded exactly like her album. Also lights is a very hard song to sing. :)
That's not really saying much in a world full of autotune, she is average at best when you compare her to real artists that sound phenomenal live/better than the CD live.
Okay people you need to learn the difference between a live performance and the CD. Yes this is different, because she has a band behind he and its a more for a TV performance. You can tell by her vocals, its a more relaxed version. And its not straining, it her vocal style. She is amazing, deal with it kids.
Yup, she's amazing ... I hate pop music, I'm die hard black metal, hard rock, ect fan, but there's something about her I don't know what, but I love it... o.O
Probably because you know a thing or two about a live performance. Hiccups and quirks are what make live performances special. If I wanted to hear the studio version it's a lot cheaper to just stay home. But that's not why I go to live shows. I want to see and hear the human behind the music-not a robot. Why do you think Milli Vanilli or Ashlee Simpson caught so much heat way back when? Fake is fake. I'm not saying she made any mistakes either. But hearing those hints of rawness in her voice and how she works (and I don't mean "struggle") to hit a few of the notes... It's magic. People either get it or they don't.
I don't get why people hate on her voice. She's got grit, which I love, but she definitely can sing and does hit those high notes. Why everyone expects live performances to be cookie cutter versions of the record is beyond me. I love that she sings her songs differently each time. As for this particular performance, not her best, but lets be honest with ourselves, SNL performances notoriously sound pretty bad. The studio just isn't good for live music in general, I think.
It's as though that's as loud as she can sing and if she puts more power behind it her voice turns into a whisper. I bet it's hard for her to do things live
Oh man! Everything in this video is fantastic! The lights, Ellie's outfit, her beautiful British singing, everything! I love this so much! I think I like it better than the Ecoustic version, but I have liked the Ecoustic version! Love Ellie Goulding, though I have heard one son of her and I love this song! Go Ellie!
Her mic just usually isn't loud enough. Most of the high notes in the chorus, which is basically the whole chorus, are all in head voice, and that can sound significantly softer than chest voice (which is basically your talking voice). Ellie's voice is already soft so her head voice needs better amplification or else it will come across as weak.
Beautiful. Ellie is such an underrated performer. It's so crazy to be that there are artists like this who not only write their own music but have a trademark, unique voice that just comes from within. Adele is like that too. But quite honestly, most artists aren't like that. The ones who are doing the best commercially can hardly sing a lick (I'm looking at you, Taylor Swift and Rihanna).
I know... she doesn't sounds the same live... but let me tell you just one thing, she is an amazing singer, as a soprano, she can hit the high notes (you call whispering) with no problem. She's also singing with a huge number of, what i call, "effects" on her voice, so she's not a flat singer, she goes up, down, and plays with the song every time, and to do that, and do it the way she does, it needs a lot of talent and practice. I'm a soprano too and I know how hard it can be to control the high notes, so yeah, she is doing a great job.
Actually.. I am a Death Metal vocalist. Im a "tough guy" i can say with the massacre lyrics and satanic stuff and ripping bibles and shit.. But her voice (Ellie Goulding) is so fucking beautifull, that its makes me cry.. Is fcking amazing how she sings..
Its not often that a pop singer comes along that has somewhat original music, can actually sing and pull it off live and doesn't dress like a slag. Good work Ellie Goulding, I appreciate you a lot
This is the beginning of my love for Ellie Goulding. I remember watching this and the song getting stuck in my head, immediately bough the song and album.
@@boopdude1910 For what I've heard Swift has gotten A LOT better at live vocals. She's probably had lots of proper voice training over the years. But oh man, listening to old recordings of Taylor Swift live is painful. Her primary talent has always been song writing.
I absolutely love this performance. Her voice is sexy and mystical to my ears. Love it. Don't care what anyone else thinks :) Some people hate Neil Young because he's not "on key," or Bob Dylan for that matter. It's a matter of opinion. Some people like the Backstreet Boys lol
Except she is a version that can play more than one instrument, knows about music theory, composes her own music, writes her own lyrics and makes more intelligent music
Ricardo Ceron Ur kidding, right? Christina has come a long way musically and artistically! Her range is like no other. It really does not matter if she writes her own material or not. She has amazing talent and has been in the business a very long time.
The problem with Ellie is that she's very hit and miss, sometimes she sounds just look like the CD (usually when her mic is turned right up) but other times she sounds strained. It's a shame, but some of her live performances are actually amazing.
I rate this as a very good live performance--and I'm not even a big fan of hers. I dig the raspiness in her voice here, and prefer it to the recorded version. I think a lot of people don't realize the amazing breath control required to sing this live.
Yeah, it's the same as burn. People say it sounds weird live, but if you actually try and sing the chorus yourself, you'll realise there are no pauses to actually breathe in
She can't seem to figure out when to breathe and always short of air to push the sound out. I find that telling for somebody who writes her own songs. She needs help on this. You can easily tell when she is out of breath and forcing out the note, or worse just stop singing at the end of some verses.
This girl is super cool. The real deal. Real vocalist. This is NOT an easy sing to sing and she's doing well, live, and without much technical help. And she doesn't need to strip, tweak, or grab her crotch to be awesome.
Musician here, and it's not at all a weak performance. She's not a power vocalist like Adele, or Beyonce-that's what makes her unique. Her pitch is great, her breath control is outstanding (any idea how hard it is to sing this live?), she's solidly in the pocket rhythmically and her raspy tone gives this performance more depth and shading than the original studio version.
blackwarb You didn't offend anyone. You might not be stable if you think people should seek a therapist for having a differing opinion that yours. You might reconsider who actually needs therapy. Honestly no offense. Just kind of worried that you're walking around somewhere out there with that type of mentality. Good luck.
Ed Sheeran has nothing to say anyway, he should consider himself happy that a girl like Ellie dated him considering that he's probably the ugliest person on Earth.
***** I don't know anything about their relationship, just sayin' that this guy doesn't deserve Ellie. He'd never date this kind of girl if he wasn't famous.
Brittany lip syncs. Ellie is singing quite well here for it being only her 2nd Ever North American TV appearance and with the pressure of a big audience as this was SNL's 700th Episode.
youre craaaaazy if you think she's bad live. look at her other performances, she does amazingly well. Theres alot more that goes into a live performance, she mentioned in an interview that she has a routine for trying to relax her vocal chords too, she may have had an off day that day. Dont be so quick to dismiss her talent!!
Gabriel Howard she sounds very similar to what she sounds on record, so I don't get your point. Ellie is very nice and commercial, but she has never shined because of amazing vocals, so the problem here is that perhaps you're looking for oranges in an apple tree.
I love that dance she does.
+Jared D'Angelo She has a nice little wiggle.
+Todd Garant lul
haha
you and I. I must have watched this video like 100 times already.
me too it's very hot and cute
That hip movement is hypnotic.
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Lol,im diggin the surname....👍where are these "hips" you speak of?? I see a str8 line frm the armpit 2 the femur..this is clearly a man...sorry 2 burst ur bubble..evetytging screams 👨 to me..hand & foot size jaw-line total lack of sentuality...wudnt suprise me if this creation of technology cudnt keep a hula hoop on her hips...women hv sex appeal..even ugly ones..i see none here....
Yeah, I thought the same thing.
@@christopherkelly1503 you can't see her hips? And how they are moving? She's got a figure. Nice dress too.
Anyway great song!
Ur 1st comment said " i thought same thing"..yes she has hip bones but they dont look feminine 2 me..not trying2 convince ppl & im not sure im right..just puttin MY opinion out there...
i love how she sounds live, the tone of her voice is everything
I love her unique voice. ...
yeah unique alright.. LOL
You ever heard iggy azalea ,lil wayne etc live?
I love how she gets so into the music and lets her voice and body take control. That's a true artist/singer!
I dont know how many time I’ve seen this video over the years it been out…but I am finally commenting…her voice is amazing live she got that sound that reminds of the 80s rock…and I swear when the chorus comes in, my eyes are locked into those hips…she is so beautiful…
Better than the radio edit... This is the first time I heard this song a number of years ago, and I still come back and watch it.
I dont get why people claim that she is bad. She is very good and consistent live. Very unique voice, interesting singing style, she is not singing off key, not cracking or sounding like bad karaoke like some singers do.. remember Del Reys SNL performance...
Great song.
Totally agree... I think the main problem most people have with her is she has extremely easy songs that showcase little range. Pretty sure there are couple hundred high school sopranos that could give her a run for her money.
+Archiduc De Belgrade 1:28-1:32 If you don't call that off key, then you're tone deaf. She's also very quiet and lacks any kind of power during the entire performance. She almost comes across as somewhat flat but I think it's largely because she's so quiet.
Duckman1616 You don't know what you're talking about. It's not off key when it's intentional, which she clearly does in the 1:28-1:32 you're referring to. Besides that, she has a terrible singing voice but the song is catchy, so that's not what I'm defending. But 90% of the idiotic population that wants to critique vocal ability has no idea what the fuck they're talking about
Pirotess Uchiha You're not seriously trying to argue that she sings off key on purpose, despite not doing that in the edited version? And you have the nerve to accuse me of having no idea what I'm talking about...
Duckman1616 Hey, have you ever heard of singers singing in a different key or register when they sing live versions? guess not. The fact your argument revolves around she doesn't do it in an edited version tells me everything I need to know
tough song to pull out live ,she did great
It's her own song....? It should be good either way if she's singing, too bad she sucks ball sacks.
@@Rayniz604 ratio
Since this aired Ellie has become one of the most popular singers in the world. I loved this performance and I saw it live. She is one of those talents that the more you listen, the more you like what she is doing. A terrific young lady and a real credit to the music industry.
I’d never heard of her before this performance. It turned me into a fan.
to me this live performance sounds even better than the recordings. she adds soo much more feeling. i love this woman, wish one day id get a gig, playing my drums to her voice.
ima try, its on my list before i kick the bucket lol. dream big, or stay home!
keep rocking Ellie
Bom
Have you made any progress toward this goal? 🤞🏼
Ellie is such an amazing singer! I love her live performances over the studio versions!!
This wasnt even BAD, i watched this live while in uni and thought this was good considering its SNL stage and live
2:36 and 3:20 til the end are my favorite parts. I've probably seen this performance like a thousand times. Adore Ellie.
she is so beautiful just look at her
Ellie Goulding at her finest. This was the first time I saw her and I still love to watch it 9 years later.
How many singers can handle live like this? seriously you can count them on one hand! she blows me away
For all the people saying that Ellie "sucks" live, she is actually more talented live then most artists. I saw her in concert and she sounded exactly like her album. Also lights is a very hard song to sing. :)
Well thats weird because she would talk and do runs while singing so i really dont think she was lip-syncing.
@@leland8021 "Just like the album" just means really good in this case 😂
That's not really saying much in a world full of autotune, she is average at best when you compare her to real artists that sound phenomenal live/better than the CD live.
No she doesn’t suck, but she does benefit from backing tracks during her performances.
@@corrado She certainly didn't have one in _this_ performance.😋
The hips don"t lie... ever!
sheeesh she has a pure gorgeous voice
She's so sweet... I MEAN SUPER SWEET! OMG how does she have the perfect voice while singing LIVE?! Someone TELL ME!
Damn I'm in love with this Lady
Really charming voice.
She's so good she's my favorite singer
so powerful voice in live,,,,,love every part she sang this song~
the way she moves her hips omg
Wow she's come a long way. Go Elena!
One of her BEST performances! LOVE YOU GIRL!
Her anxiety is so bad in this performance. But she pulled it off soooooo well!
I love seeing a singer sing with a lot of effort live. Means she is the real deal. :)
She Is Excellent Singer And A Beautiful Woman Ellie😘
Okay people you need to learn the difference between a live performance and the CD. Yes this is different, because she has a band behind he and its a more for a TV performance. You can tell by her vocals, its a more relaxed version. And its not straining, it her vocal style. She is amazing, deal with it kids.
She would be awesome in a rock band
I think she looks amazing and sings amazing and just everything about her is amazing
QUEEN
This is actually a pretty good performance! This is coming from a metal head hahahaha
agreed. also a metal head haha
Yup, she's amazing ... I hate pop music, I'm die hard black metal, hard rock, ect fan, but there's something about her I don't know what, but I love it... o.O
She looks pretty metal in that dress.
thank fuck, i thought i was the only one haha
Probably because you know a thing or two about a live performance. Hiccups and quirks are what make live performances special. If I wanted to hear the studio version it's a lot cheaper to just stay home. But that's not why I go to live shows. I want to see and hear the human behind the music-not a robot. Why do you think Milli Vanilli or Ashlee Simpson caught so much heat way back when? Fake is fake.
I'm not saying she made any mistakes either. But hearing those hints of rawness in her voice and how she works (and I don't mean "struggle") to hit a few of the notes... It's magic.
People either get it or they don't.
Best version of this song. The live instruments really had an extra human touch
It's crazy it's like her vocal chords have a built in auto-tune machine. She's pitch perfect always.
Awesome voice
Her voice is so unique, such an old soul 😍
Gosh I just love her so much
She's so perfect
lol all the comments are hilarious… Ellie is a rockstar… Extremely talented and hot.
haha well duh shes a rock star shes a singer and shes famous. Shes not hot she just wears makeup. And she does this weird wobbly thing with her body.
Mina C stop hatin'
Mina C She's hot!
"Your hot" - Patrick Star
She's hot
just amazing
I don't get why people hate on her voice. She's got grit, which I love, but she definitely can sing and does hit those high notes. Why everyone expects live performances to be cookie cutter versions of the record is beyond me. I love that she sings her songs differently each time. As for this particular performance, not her best, but lets be honest with ourselves, SNL performances notoriously sound pretty bad. The studio just isn't good for live music in general, I think.
I love her style
she needs to be on snl again it's been too dang long and she's gotten so much more popular/ more comfortable performing live. make it happen nbc.
i love ellie goulding
It's as though that's as loud as she can sing and if she puts more power behind it her voice turns into a whisper. I bet it's hard for her to do things live
Oh man! Everything in this video is fantastic! The lights, Ellie's outfit, her beautiful British singing, everything! I love this so much! I think I like it better than the Ecoustic version, but I have liked the Ecoustic version! Love Ellie Goulding, though I have heard one son of her and I love this song! Go Ellie!
Yeah I love this song
Me too!
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it's "hip"notizing .............
ikr
She's so sexy she got an gay man in this convo....... She's not replaceable.
She's that good
Another performance slayed.
love her
Perfect!
She has a fucking amazing voice....and body
Still remember this live back then :’)
she's a raw and perfect unscathed gem here. not bad at all - diamond.
sounds so cool when shes singing live. better than CD:) and how she play with the voice yeahhhhhhh
Her mic just usually isn't loud enough. Most of the high notes in the chorus, which is basically the whole chorus, are all in head voice, and that can sound significantly softer than chest voice (which is basically your talking voice). Ellie's voice is already soft so her head voice needs better amplification or else it will come across as weak.
You hit the nail on the head!
This sounds much better than the track... a lot more emotional
Ellie... you are the BEST! love your style and your voice. And GORGEOUS of course.
Praise
so talented
Spectacular performance. Very entertaining. Thank you.
Such an amazing voice...very raw...love the rasp too!
Can she play snl again please?
Beautiful. Ellie is such an underrated performer. It's so crazy to be that there are artists like this who not only write their own music but have a trademark, unique voice that just comes from within. Adele is like that too. But quite honestly, most artists aren't like that. The ones who are doing the best commercially can hardly sing a lick (I'm looking at you, Taylor Swift and Rihanna).
FUN FACT: This song was about her night light😜😝😛
Don't know how people hating on this?? She has a very unique addicting voice.
I know... she doesn't sounds the same live... but let me tell you just one thing, she is an amazing singer, as a soprano, she can hit the high notes (you call whispering) with no problem. She's also singing with a huge number of, what i call, "effects" on her voice, so she's not a flat singer, she goes up, down, and plays with the song every time, and to do that, and do it the way she does, it needs a lot of talent and practice. I'm a soprano too and I know how hard it can be to control the high notes, so yeah, she is doing a great job.
She has a ridiculously sexy voice. Christ.
Actually.. I am a Death Metal vocalist. Im a "tough guy" i can say with the massacre lyrics and satanic stuff and ripping bibles and shit.. But her voice (Ellie Goulding) is so fucking beautifull, that its makes me cry.. Is fcking amazing how she sings..
Love you
I remember hearing this on SNL when it played.
I was trying to go to sleep,
and her voice just WOULD NOT LET ME SLEEP!
Been a fan ever since.
she's so gorgeous.
Its not often that a pop singer comes along that has somewhat original music, can actually sing and pull it off live and doesn't dress like a slag. Good work Ellie Goulding, I appreciate you a lot
This is the beginning of my love for Ellie Goulding. I remember watching this and the song getting stuck in my head, immediately bough the song and album.
oh my 2:36
Sounds far better than Katy Perry live.
vlove562 and Taylor swift
@@davidntd4057 not really, taylor has a lot of good moments too live
@@davidntd4057 Not really 😂
@@boopdude1910 For what I've heard Swift has gotten A LOT better at live vocals. She's probably had lots of proper voice training over the years. But oh man, listening to old recordings of Taylor Swift live is painful. Her primary talent has always been song writing.
@@Erika-313 true about the writing. I personally think that her greatest strength lies in song writing.
That dip at 2:35. Hmmm
that is so good.
I absolutely love this performance. Her voice is sexy and mystical to my ears. Love it. Don't care what anyone else thinks :) Some people hate Neil Young because he's not "on key," or Bob Dylan for that matter. It's a matter of opinion. Some people like the Backstreet Boys lol
Umm i actually prefer the live version, so Im confused at how people dont love this?! This is def when i fell in love.
Dem hips haha
I Love
She looks like a 1999 version of Christina Aguilera :)
Except she is a version that can play more than one instrument, knows about music theory, composes her own music, writes her own lyrics and makes more intelligent music
Ricardo Ceron Ur kidding, right? Christina has come a long way musically and artistically! Her range is like no other. It really does not matter if she writes her own material or not. She has amazing talent and has been in the business a very long time.
shes hotter than christina
Pauly Guapo OPINIONS VARY....
Pauly Guapo I agree! Ellie is incredibly beautiful.
The problem with Ellie is that she's very hit and miss, sometimes she sounds just look like the CD (usually when her mic is turned right up) but other times she sounds strained. It's a shame, but some of her live performances are actually amazing.
I love Ellie, it's true though
True that. She sings better live.
no no, her voice's so soft.
I rate this as a very good live performance--and I'm not even a big fan of hers. I dig the raspiness in her voice here, and prefer it to the recorded version. I think a lot of people don't realize the amazing breath control required to sing this live.
Yeah, it's the same as burn. People say it sounds weird live, but if you actually try and sing the chorus yourself, you'll realise there are no pauses to actually breathe in
Dem hips tho
just adore her, she is perfection
These Hips Will Destroy You
She can't seem to figure out when to breathe and always short of air to push the sound out. I find that telling for somebody who writes her own songs. She needs help on this. You can easily tell when she is out of breath and forcing out the note, or worse just stop singing at the end of some verses.
I like this song, but her live is quite different from recorded version.
I love it. her voice is unique as hell
This girl is super cool. The real deal. Real vocalist. This is NOT an easy sing to sing and she's doing well, live, and without much technical help. And she doesn't need to strip, tweak, or grab her crotch to be awesome.
And here I thought you couldn't upload porn to TH-cam.
daniel john Adriel i get it your wet.
it sounds like she lost her voice when she was singing
Her voice sounds so strained...
THAT "strained" voice is her style. If you want a PERFECT voice then listen to classical opera. Not being facetious.
LMAO!! Any one who thinks this is anything but a weak poor performance , needs some serious therapy!! She sounds like a 90 year old gran
Yeah--You're probably a jealous girl--or a gay dude--One or the other...Douche
Musician here, and it's not at all a weak performance. She's not a power vocalist like Adele, or Beyonce-that's what makes her unique. Her pitch is great, her breath control is outstanding (any idea how hard it is to sing this live?), she's solidly in the pocket rhythmically and her raspy tone gives this performance more depth and shading than the original studio version.
blackwarb You didn't offend anyone. You might not be stable if you think people should seek a therapist for having a differing opinion that yours. You might reconsider who actually needs therapy. Honestly no offense. Just kind of worried that you're walking around somewhere out there with that type of mentality. Good luck.
c helfer Oh shut the fuck up will you-it was just an expression.Cyaa
Haha... what a try-hard "bro". Put a shirt on, douche.
Fucked up what you did to my boy Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran has nothing to say anyway, he should consider himself happy that a girl like Ellie dated him considering that he's probably the ugliest person on Earth.
i bet you ugly to so calm down
RecautionsTv We are all ugly in a certain way, but this guy..
***** I don't know anything about their relationship, just sayin' that this guy doesn't deserve Ellie. He'd never date this kind of girl if he wasn't famous.
Every time Sweet Ellie sings this song, it an Extraordinary new version all together!! Amazing!!!
I'm sure she tries her best...
cizzlen07 = the troll neutralizer
morfeeene lol
Love the studio version.. but she cannot sing worth a shit live :( Another Brittany
Brittany lip syncs. Ellie is singing quite well here for it being only her 2nd Ever North American TV appearance and with the pressure of a big audience as this was SNL's 700th Episode.
youre craaaaazy if you think she's bad live. look at her other performances, she does amazingly well. Theres alot more that goes into a live performance, she mentioned in an interview that she has a routine for trying to relax her vocal chords too, she may have had an off day that day. Dont be so quick to dismiss her talent!!
Gabriel Howard she sounds very similar to what she sounds on record, so I don't get your point. Ellie is very nice and commercial, but she has never shined because of amazing vocals, so the problem here is that perhaps you're looking for oranges in an apple tree.