The Killers cover Electric Blue by Icehouse (Full Performance)

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  • @darrellberry4142
    @darrellberry4142 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +302

    The Killers should do an entire album of covers, and call it Killer Covers

    • @newbievonnewberson7390
      @newbievonnewberson7390 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      This!

    • @johnsjbradley
      @johnsjbradley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Or: Cover Killers

    • @carswellchunhongchong3957
      @carswellchunhongchong3957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A very very good suggestion sir..

    • @vanessahenry7238
      @vanessahenry7238 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Am I missing something? Is this the Killers under a different name?

    • @Tensen01
      @Tensen01 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vanessahenry7238 you clearly are... under what different name?

  • @steffendass4169
    @steffendass4169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3162

    I want an entire album of The Killers covering 80s tracks.

    • @donnaspongebob
      @donnaspongebob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Steffen Dass yes, yes, yes

    • @tshoholoza
      @tshoholoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I so agree - this is brilliant!!

    • @deshunsmith2580
      @deshunsmith2580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, same here. That will be Awesome.

    • @derka90
      @derka90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Spotify, do you hear us??

    • @sandrafaith
      @sandrafaith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I would absolutely buy.

  • @clewis3430
    @clewis3430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1476

    Oh man! We need a album call Killer Covers... I am sure no one would complain...

    • @petecooper4226
      @petecooper4226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I applaud this idea

    • @BrianSmith-vl7xu
      @BrianSmith-vl7xu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      they did a great version of Bowie's When You Rock n Roll With Me

    • @Agaravalia27
      @Agaravalia27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I Could Not Agree With You More! The Killers Nailed It With This Cover Of Icehouse's cover if Electric Blue!! Please Record More Cover Songs From Icehouse!! Awesome Job Guys!! Love It!!!

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is a great idea!

    • @Jono198520
      @Jono198520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      So many incredible covers...
      Forgotten Years by Midnight Oil
      Don't Change by INXS
      Betty Davis Eyes
      Whole of the Moon
      Electric Blue
      Can't Help Falling in Love
      Romeo & Juliet
      Girls Wanna Have Fun
      Don't Dream It's Over
      You Were Always on My Mind
      This Charming Man
      Just to name a few...

  • @cosmotraumatika7474
    @cosmotraumatika7474 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Absolutely insane. My respect for The Killers went up 1000x.

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fantastic, isn't it 😀

    • @cosmotraumatika7474
      @cosmotraumatika7474 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rw8733 There's nothing greater than an awesome artist showing love and respect for those who influenced them. The humility that is required to re-present your influencers creations with such care is astounding.

    • @MrZippoman777
      @MrZippoman777 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here

    • @michellekarns8012
      @michellekarns8012 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm late to this, always loved the Killers.

    • @edwardkaminsky6314
      @edwardkaminsky6314 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too!!!

  • @venussonjiayerkovich4563
    @venussonjiayerkovich4563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    I have just figured out why I love this guy so much - I can hear every word he sings. He has clarity. Few singers can do it. Most singers mumble and slur. Not this man. He is at the top.

    • @elcapitan6126
      @elcapitan6126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting cuz to my ears it sounds over enunciated. I like the stylistic way vocalists can sing a line that can sound like more than one phrase. Kinda otherworldly.

    • @andreacolbert4154
      @andreacolbert4154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You need the vocals to sit in front of the mix, they generally should take centre stage. Particularly if you're adding sfx such as reverb and distortion.

    • @smandy121
      @smandy121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He has remarkable clarity ( and I get the jibe also integrity ). So I agree 🙂

    • @falconcorban4128
      @falconcorban4128 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's not just the voice, he's singing an old rock song and keeping somewhat true to the original. It isn't just that people don't sing clear, but noticed a lot of songs these days have far to much base to them that drown out the vocals. If you listen to 90s-80s and before in Rock, you'll notice the lyrics are very clear... The singers don't need base and other instrumental to drown out either bad or lazy singing, the instrumental compliments the vocals, lol. This guy has a good voice, so was a bit surprised hearing a more modern band do this song some justice, so many remakes of songs these days are just meh....

    • @pauljordan4452
      @pauljordan4452 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This guy - Brandon Flowers, Iva Davies who wrote this, Winehouse, Lennox, Fitzgerald, they enunciate vocals clearly.
      I love slide guitar replacing saxophone here. And Brandon, it's vision OF you.

  • @ericpecuch8634
    @ericpecuch8634 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    mad respect for covering Icehouse. Love this 80s gem

  • @mst7806
    @mst7806 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Icehouse was a band that should have been a worldwide huge deal. Iva Davies is an excellent song writer and multi-instrumentalist, I met him a couple of times and such a nice bloke. This is great cover. I'm sure Brandon knows Icehouse were originally called 'Flowers'.

    • @carmie9400
      @carmie9400 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Of course! Icehouse we’re originally called Flowers! I have their first album called “Icehouse” - so appropriate that Brandon is singing this! 🌸

    • @MaleOrderBride
      @MaleOrderBride ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why didn't Icehouse achieve international success??

    • @mst7806
      @mst7806 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MaleOrderBride Australian bands struggle when it comes to international touring. It‘s getting much better, but in the 1980s, overseas touring for a band was very expensive and time consuming.

    • @VoidManufacturing
      @VoidManufacturing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      John Oates wrote this song alongside Iva Davies. It was as big of a hit as it could have been.

    • @mst7806
      @mst7806 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VoidManufacturing No 1 in Australia, but number 7 in the US and number 53 in the UK. That means it 'was as big of a hit as it could have been' in Australia only. Which was my original point.
      Now hurry up and call me an asshat.

  • @stopbunsen
    @stopbunsen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    The respect they have for Australian music is really apparent. They do a great job with this!

    • @brianhale8537
      @brianhale8537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯it’s unreal

    • @CatWoman6
      @CatWoman6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was just thinking it's a very respectful cover. They did it justice. 💛

    • @chrisseager1820
      @chrisseager1820 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can’t wait for them to cover Savage Garden!

    • @sarahsalsa2461
      @sarahsalsa2461 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisseager1820 omg that would be amazing!

    • @innocuousmerchant8766
      @innocuousmerchant8766 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brandon Flowers reckoned The Vines opened up the industry to a lot of indie bands including The Killers. take his words for what they are but I had no idea they were that influential outside of Aus at the time.

  • @xzoid48
    @xzoid48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    No one ever did a good cover of this song.
    So, here comes Brandon with his magnificent voice and did it FLAWLESSLY.
    I'm in love with this cover as much I'm love with the original one.

    • @ArkOmen1
      @ArkOmen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah this is amazing. It really locks this song down.

    • @chipchippahson
      @chipchippahson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be fair The Sundance Kids killed this cover too.

    • @audreykarnova7285
      @audreykarnova7285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@chipchippahson sorry that sundance kids cover is really pisspoor compare to this magnificent cover.. im sure everyone will agree with me.

    • @mishie618
      @mishie618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@audreykarnova7285 absolutely I agree. This is flawless perfection.

    • @scottconway392
      @scottconway392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds terrible lol

  • @TheComedyGeek
    @TheComedyGeek ปีที่แล้ว +96

    My respect for The Killers just skyrocketed. You get my GenX vote of approval.

    • @MomtoZnE
      @MomtoZnE 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      From one GenX to another, I agree. Brandon Flowers is an older millennial raised with GenX roots. Have you heard their cover of Joy Division’s Shadowplay?

    • @danielgalyean6508
      @danielgalyean6508 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MomtoZnEGenX here. Absolutely amazing!

    • @trishtrish5341
      @trishtrish5341 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Gen X best generation xo

    • @gridlock1
      @gridlock1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Brandon Flowers has a Gen X soul 😉

    • @TheComedyGeek
      @TheComedyGeek 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gridlock1 I agree. :)

  • @alexfrankl7861
    @alexfrankl7861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    Glad they've actually heard of Icehouse , even better they didn't mess with this Aussie classic , vocals were bang on , top job boys .

    • @kayelle8005
      @kayelle8005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Maybe because Icehouse were originally called Flowers

    • @mjr320
      @mjr320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kayelle8005 what has that got to do with anything as they were not Flowers when this song was released

    • @kayelle8005
      @kayelle8005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@mjr320 just a play on the Killers’ lead singer’s name

    • @mjr320
      @mjr320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kayelle8005 looks like i need to expand my music knowledge thanks for the heads up

    • @violetrainjones
      @violetrainjones 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex Frankl couldn’t have said it better myself.

  • @lesleycowie2782
    @lesleycowie2782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Brilliant cover, about time someone realised how amazing Icehouse were, but there's no-one quite like Iva Davies

    • @chrishughes1057
      @chrishughes1057 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Saw icehouse 2 months ago. They are still great live

    • @bluenight2611
      @bluenight2611 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Flowers were great too

    • @adambradley3284
      @adambradley3284 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bluenight2611 I have fond memories as a teenager playing Pacman at the local F&C/Burger shop while the Juke Box was playing Walls on repeat. Everyone loved that killer song. But Icehouse don't seem to play it at live performances for some reason. What a great debut album.

  • @mrjerry28714
    @mrjerry28714 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    One of the prettiest songs ever written. The original song was performed in such a distinctive style, including the incredible voice of the original singer, that I never would have thought anyone could have come close to the Icehouse performance.
    This singer knocked the cover off. Terrific job gang.

    • @runtothe_shadows
      @runtothe_shadows หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Iva Davies is amazing.

    • @carmie9400
      @carmie9400 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mrjerry28714 That’s the amazing Brandon Flowers for you! 🎶🌸

  • @marcus813
    @marcus813 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    The Killers did this song justice. I remember hearing Icehouse's original recording when I was a kid.

  • @MrPatrickAnonymous
    @MrPatrickAnonymous หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I saw Icehouse live in 1987 or 1988. It was my first concert! Thank you Dad for dropping me off and picking me up. Dad was a Johnny Cash guy but he knew I liked this band.

  • @emilywhite8643
    @emilywhite8643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    He makes it look so effortless. His voice seems perfect for this song.

    • @thosearentpillows5638
      @thosearentpillows5638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He’s special. That’s for sure.

    • @karageanes
      @karageanes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was my first thought...just so easy.

  • @melorndorff
    @melorndorff 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I didn't think I could love this song anymore than I already did. This is how you cover a song. And my goodness Brandon's smile at the end.

  • @davewilliams9511
    @davewilliams9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    As a killers, icehouse and John Oates fan, I feel hugely satisfied hearing this.

  • @VIVIANAMUDD
    @VIVIANAMUDD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I just died. I adored this song when it came out (and the B side is awesome also). Somebody pick me up the floor and fix my jaw. This is pure gold, the way he enunciates, the way he says "I just freeze!", gives me the chills, I literally just freeze lol, this is so so good. Brandon, dude, a cover album please!

    • @krissanchez4816
      @krissanchez4816 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kids scratching their heads wondering what B side is 😂

    • @zkhandwala
      @zkhandwala ปีที่แล้ว

      You made me look up the B-side. I hadn't heard it before now, and really like it! Thanks 😊

    • @shelbywasheere
      @shelbywasheere 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would lose my mind if he did a cover of Icehouse's "Paradise"

    • @VIVIANAMUDD
      @VIVIANAMUDD 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shelbywasheere Preach!!!

  • @kristinazubic9669
    @kristinazubic9669 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Loved this song since childhood, loved The Killers too, just found this today

  • @energy.poleriser
    @energy.poleriser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. I was 6 when the original came out and adored it, and still love Icehouse to this day. They are one of the most underrated Australian bands. Your cover is perfect and I hope it will introduce Icehouse to many people who wouldn’t otherwise have found them. Thank you ♥️

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Loved the original. Icehouse are a great band. This is a worthy cover. Well done guys.

    • @Lunaesque
      @Lunaesque 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Made me cry honestly. Love this song and love how The Killers covered it so well.

    • @alextrigo403
      @alextrigo403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I am.a Chilean fan of The killers...and this is a great cover ...Icehouse...one of my favourite bands ...Since I heard Crazy on the radio a sumar day on January 1988...Thanks The Killers for this great song....I love both bands!
      Greetings from Antofagasta..Chile!

    • @rehabnow
      @rehabnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too. I think I was 11 when it came out. Love them too!

    • @darrenfredpascoe3865
      @darrenfredpascoe3865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Harmony de Gauthiér dads still got the first album flowers icehouse a true classic first album

  • @albertfarraro5523
    @albertfarraro5523 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Great cover of a great song. I love how they used slide guitar for the sax solo. Awesome!

  • @RickBursey
    @RickBursey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Man does this song suit 'The Killers' sound. Great Job.

  • @dfsdude
    @dfsdude 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    add this to the something I didn't know I needed list.

  • @stratmad
    @stratmad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Brandon has a huge voice which doesn’t always strike you on first listen as his delivery is not over the top but try to sing any of his songs and you quickly realize there’s a certain depth and resonance, like a kind of natural reverb. Brilliant band, brilliant cover of a stone cold classic song!

  • @darkhallucination
    @darkhallucination ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Loved the original, I was in high school when it came out. This is a spot on cover. Great job!!

  • @tshoholoza
    @tshoholoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Damn Damn Damn - I'm a child of the 80s - How good is this?!!!!!!!

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too. It is great to see this. 👏

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be honored if some fans of acoustic 80s covers would take a listen to my piano & vocal interpretations of EYE OF THE TIGER by Survivor, IS THIS LOVE by Whitesnake, and PURPLE RAIN by Prince on my YT channel. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

    • @paulakahley6835
      @paulakahley6835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw Icehouse in the 80’s. This version is so perfect. Brings me back to the show. Awesome

    • @carlathedestructor2454
      @carlathedestructor2454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is soooooo good!

  • @DamienEdwardsSinger
    @DamienEdwardsSinger หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man, I used to be in a band at school and we used to do this one and 'Crazy' which is another great song by #Icehouse. I really appreciate this cover. It's nice to hear such a great band covering this tune.

  • @1lumos1
    @1lumos1 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Was such a special treat being able to hear The Killers perform this live alongside Iva Davies in Melbourne!

  • @weareflatlanders9412
    @weareflatlanders9412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I just discovered this exists and I can't believe how amazing it is. I'm a huge Icehouse fan from way back. I mean this gives me chills!

  • @Jono198520
    @Jono198520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    The perfect cover of a perfect song from a perfect band.

  • @xkimopye
    @xkimopye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    I respect the killers but was never big into them but DAMN they aced this cover, did not expect anyone to be as good as icehouse at this song but the killers can sit alongside icehouse on this one. Needs to be released as a single for sure.

    • @athlonen
      @athlonen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not taking anything away from The Killers, but I thought the same when it came to Weezer covering a-ha's Take On Me. I'd love to see both bands just do an album of nothing but 80s covers and see how they go.

    • @juliebrent3055
      @juliebrent3055 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree.

    • @marissabutts-hosein6122
      @marissabutts-hosein6122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow one of my favs song of the80's Killers u aced this song

    • @LibraGamesUnlimited
      @LibraGamesUnlimited 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@athlonen It was better than I expected.

  • @deflep007
    @deflep007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Flowers has one the best pure vocals in music today.Definitely should get more recognition as one of the best musical voices out today

  • @scottwilson2409
    @scottwilson2409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    It’s been said that when covering a song, selection is key.. I’m not sure anyone could’ve nailed this tune better. This guys voice is on the money

  • @musiclove4635
    @musiclove4635 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nailed it. I wore out this album on cassette several times.

  • @hydraulicaofficial646
    @hydraulicaofficial646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    This is my favorite thing in the entire world right now.

    • @aaronwalden6376
      @aaronwalden6376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Couldn't agree more 😌

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's magical.

    • @HarryHastings-PR
      @HarryHastings-PR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ok, not just me, I've heard it about 20 times already.

  • @razzlerabble9082
    @razzlerabble9082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    When your favourite band covers one of your all time favourite 80s bops... 🤯👏👏👏

  • @mickandmelwagner9877
    @mickandmelwagner9877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They played this at Hope Estate on Saturday - EPIC!

  • @blank_stare_productions
    @blank_stare_productions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    Brandon Flowers could sing shampoo ingredients and it would still sound amazing!

    • @SeanusAurelius
      @SeanusAurelius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Icehouse guy could combine those ingredients into shampoo and use them and it would be amazing.

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly! This man is pure gold, omg

    • @monikachotycka886
      @monikachotycka886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love it!!!! 😊

    • @hensalad7434
      @hensalad7434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree but i hope thats not a sledge against Icehouse's lyrics 😁

    • @BarneyRq1d
      @BarneyRq1d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just a fantastic voice.

  • @mandyburke6921
    @mandyburke6921 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is the only band I could justify paying INSANE concert tickets prices for.😎🔥

  • @manderson9514
    @manderson9514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    As someone who grew up in 80’s, I approve.

  • @discodean123
    @discodean123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    No flipping way!! My favorite 80’s song being performed by my favorite 2000’s band. Awesome!

  • @jimmymiddleton1307
    @jimmymiddleton1307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It's 11/10 for me. I commend them for keeping it as it was, not overdoing it and trying to palm it off as their own. The audio techs nailed the mix on it too. Kudos to them I say, for covering an iconic Australian song, and doing it justice while bringing it to a new generation who are, by and large, devoid of actual music talent in this day and age.

  • @grandslamman438
    @grandslamman438 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My frustration is that I can't hear this cover anywhere but youtube. It's just excellent!

  • @heykerryann
    @heykerryann ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Note for note on those vocals. God I used to love that song.

  • @baseballplayer124
    @baseballplayer124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    His voice on this song is so replayable

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He has such a beautiful and distinctive voice.

    • @Onafee1849
      @Onafee1849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I first misread "replaceable" and was so ready to fight you haha :D

    • @blerksnarfgut2766
      @blerksnarfgut2766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right?! His voice here is so powerful and clear. Chills!

  • @bronnoonan-hoynes6540
    @bronnoonan-hoynes6540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    From an Australian who is a huge fan of Icehouse I am very happy The Killers did this cover as I am a fan of theirs 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @JAB5625
    @JAB5625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Man that dude has a great voice. Great performance

  • @DougCraig
    @DougCraig ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outside of it being an outstanding version, the lighting, subdued background vocals and melancholy feel really captured the mood of much of the world at that time. Fantastic version 💪🔥💪

  • @RocketeerAndRoll
    @RocketeerAndRoll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I keep listening to this. Brandon's vocals are beyond amazing. I think this is the best cover I've ever heard in my life. A whole album of this should be made, for the good of mankind.

  • @aleeza1995
    @aleeza1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    His voice is so perfect on this! ❤️

  • @jasonsumner8482
    @jasonsumner8482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    They nailed this one. Absolute perfection that matches the original. These guys rock!

  • @JiMMY-my1ds
    @JiMMY-my1ds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Just wow!! Fave Aussie band. Love this tune.. never thought The Killers would cover this classic! Love it!!

  • @poisson647
    @poisson647 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    fuck yeah!!! Killing it as usual. Brandon's singing is on point.

  • @steviedeepd3416
    @steviedeepd3416 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    His voice is perfect for this song

  • @ibd1977
    @ibd1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Recently announced that Ice House & The Killers will be performing at the Adelaide 500 Supercars race this December. It will be interesting if the bands co-join for this song.

    • @allanh8897
      @allanh8897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oath they will, what a song

  • @dougbj40
    @dougbj40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Ahhhh .... as an Aussie, this brings back great memories of the 80’s. Fantastic cover version. I second the motion for a Killers Cover Album.

    • @ste2442
      @ste2442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dougbj40 I was a 12 year old English kid in school in Sydney in 1987 and this song takes me right back there . Icehouse where a great band , cracking cover this though .

    • @paulkrueger260
      @paulkrueger260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah brings it all back so many great memories ...

  • @ArchieDuke.
    @ArchieDuke. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everyone needs to go and discover or rediscover the great Icehouse.

  • @breezygirl3135
    @breezygirl3135 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He did a brilliant job with this cover and I'm SO glad he didn't change the melody! Perfect!

  • @Alan-mj5ms
    @Alan-mj5ms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Best act to play at the AFL Grand Final. Covered Midnight Oil's 'Forgotten Years" which went down great. Ended with Richmond's fullforward on stage. Love this band

    • @juxtarepublic6106
      @juxtarepublic6106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oil's "Forgotten Years" is a Classic .... Brandon took a few verses to get into the vibe but when he did.... Boy.... did he nail it!!! Total respect to cover an Aussie anthem in front of 100k...

  • @robd593
    @robd593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I’ve always been a huge Icehouse fan, and this is a really terrific cover, very faithful to the original Aussie classic.

    • @robd593
      @robd593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Suq Madiq yeah no one tops Iva Davis mullet, it had a personality all of its own

  • @geetha92533
    @geetha92533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was 16 when this song came out and this just transported me back. Fantastic cover!

  • @aaronclarke3923
    @aaronclarke3923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m Aussie and these guys are brilliant. Bring it on

  • @laurenmccullough8838
    @laurenmccullough8838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was six when the original came out and I've always loved it. This is a kick ass cover. Love the Killers.

  • @zahrashah5165
    @zahrashah5165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My goodness, I have this on repeat!

  • @sayedatabatabai5557
    @sayedatabatabai5557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His voice has just gotten better and better. He’s really grown into it. He’s not forcing anything anymore (some of Battle Born’s more “epic” vocalizations come to mind). It’s effortless, silky smooth, and beautiful. It’s hard to imagine this is the same guy who sang Mr. Brightside (not that it was bad, just so vastly different). This is an incredible cover.

  • @andrew5200
    @andrew5200 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Only found this years later. One of my all time favourite songs. Stunning. Thanks!

  • @Steph_cdn
    @Steph_cdn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Check out the video from their performance of Electric Blue with Icehouse front man Iva Davies from Melbourne on Dec 12, 2024!!

  • @joshknoll5172
    @joshknoll5172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love the original so much. I'm thrilled that others love this song as much as I do.

  • @hossfrombonanza
    @hossfrombonanza ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He nails the high notes so easily. Damn genius! Lovely cover!

  • @Jebbie1976
    @Jebbie1976 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Damn good cover! Though I have to admit I missed the saxophone; I'm a sucker for a saxophone! Electric Blue is my all time favorite 80's jam. Nice! 🎶🎷♥🎸🎶 #TakeMeBackToThe80s

  • @violetrainjones
    @violetrainjones 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You see that little smile at the end? That’s exactly what I do when the original comes on the radio, there’s only a handful of songs that instantly make me smile

  • @martwah
    @martwah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh man, what a cover. I saw them do a version of this year in Australia 2 years ago and was at their Sydney show this week. Such an incredible band, plus the Icehouse album this was off was the first album I ever bought in 1988.

  • @martinshanley3998
    @martinshanley3998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great Job Killers, Australian 80's classic that you guys have done proud. 'Icehouse' covered by 'The Killers' who would have thought it!

  • @mga7076
    @mga7076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I can SO hear The Killer's doing Icehouse's other American hit, 'Crazy'!

    • @jfkfanclub
      @jfkfanclub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or other songs called Crazy. Let Loose, Seal, Aerosmith, etc

    • @darling_danke_schoen
      @darling_danke_schoen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      First thing I thought of. Crazy is a superb track, and they would have nailed it like this one

    • @ykook7000
      @ykook7000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Icehouse had many hits in Australia it could be any of their songs

    • @HappyFarmerMG
      @HappyFarmerMG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr please and thank you.

    • @jtuckers1
      @jtuckers1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should do great southern land

  • @karenlecates7593
    @karenlecates7593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of my fav 80s songs! Great cover Killers!

  • @TheZeroAssassin
    @TheZeroAssassin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was apprehensive, and his voice is the wrong register for my memory, but I have to give it to them, they did it as faithfully as they could, and damn they did good. Minus Ira Davies voice, it still came across damn good. A+

  • @mariogravina4495
    @mariogravina4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow that was unbelievable. If not the best, one of the best bands of this generation.

  • @monroeboy80
    @monroeboy80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The singer really captured the sentiment (of that yearning we all feel when falling in love and seeing that someone and are breath just stops)in the original recording. I do miss the saxophone solo though. Love the background vocals on this cover too. A lot of people dont know this but on the original John Oates(of course from the legendary Hall & Oates) did the background vocals .

    • @mocarob
      @mocarob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John wrote the song.

    • @robedward1324
      @robedward1324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Add the sax back in and it'd be perfect - can't be that 80s awesomeness.

    • @mikeydread62
      @mikeydread62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mocarob I believe JO co-wrote the song, with Iva Davies (sorry, pedant's corner)

    • @68404
      @68404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mikeydread62 Correct. They wrote it together. JO said afterwards that if Iva wasn't going to release it as a single Hall and Oates would have.

  • @pinabaker8339
    @pinabaker8339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    There’s a certain poetry in that Ice House used to be called Flowers 😀

    • @jeanbrook7229
      @jeanbrook7229 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Icehouse/Flowers are an amazzing band

    • @angelagak399
      @angelagak399 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, truth.

    • @jamesschumann3681
      @jamesschumann3681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When????!

    • @jeanbrook7229
      @jeanbrook7229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jamesschumann3681 when they first started out

    • @jamesschumann3681
      @jamesschumann3681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeanbrook7229 no, I meant when did I ask for your opinion?

  • @rustyblades2566
    @rustyblades2566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love Icehouse and the Killers too. This cover is so good it's ridiculous!!. Well done to the Killers!! 🇦🇺🇺🇸

  • @izabelakaer9922
    @izabelakaer9922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn! Why can't I like this a milion times?

  • @Steph_cdn
    @Steph_cdn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hands down such an amazing cover of a great song! I play this version at least twice a week, love it, bravo boys!

  • @rogerocvirk5823
    @rogerocvirk5823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Brandon that's your passport to be an Aussie now, lol great cover.

  • @juliereynolds7875
    @juliereynolds7875 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just realised what a great voice he has. Love this. Great Australian music. Thanks. 👏

  • @billflorence6589
    @billflorence6589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    As a long time Icehouse fan, I was prepared to hate this cover version. Instead, I find it's pretty darn good.

    • @ScottMcChicken
      @ScottMcChicken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like Icehouse and find this cover bizarre.
      Not the performance but...why cover Icehouse?
      Not the most popular band in the world. It seems like a random choice.

    • @EkkaZASMR
      @EkkaZASMR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s stuck pretty close to
      The original which I think is great. Some covers go way off
      track that it almost sounds comps different

    • @Nutsaur
      @Nutsaur 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EkkaZASMR
      Agreed. Not much worse than a pretentious cover.

    • @takemyshoesoff3350
      @takemyshoesoff3350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not a bad cover. I still like the original better though.

    • @christopherkearney5843
      @christopherkearney5843 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      About 8-10 yrs ago the killers had no idea how there album should look like. There record company gave them a few samples of other recording artist, icehouse was one.

  • @Jacobsdad0306
    @Jacobsdad0306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I f'n *loved* Icehouse. Crazy was another good song.

  • @markkickmark
    @markkickmark 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Growing up in 80s, loved Icehouse. Couldn't think of a better band to cover them. The Killers have such an 80s vibe.

  • @luvdmode
    @luvdmode 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    10 seconds in. I’m in love. Awesome is an understatement.

  • @RogueCarrier-lh6yp
    @RogueCarrier-lh6yp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love this song so much and The Killers do it justice. Wish they would release it!

  • @jdamico4655
    @jdamico4655 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The talent never ends so happy to hear the new music that came out and looking forward to hear more

  • @senorzeggito4182
    @senorzeggito4182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my Top 5 bands covering one of my Top 5 80s tracks.
    If there was a Killers "80s cover" album it'd be a goldmine.

  • @diegotomasmiranda854
    @diegotomasmiranda854 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THE KILLER ES UNA GRAN BANDA SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA 🇦🇷🙋 SALUDOS HERMANOS HISPANOS 🙋

  • @ArkOmen1
    @ArkOmen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wanted to hear this song but didn't want to feel old, and then I found this! Wow I can't stop listening to this! This version is actually better, the lead singers voice is so clear

  • @TickledPink72
    @TickledPink72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    No-one will ever beat the original, but this is pretty awesome.

    • @rowds57
      @rowds57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wendy Secombe IMO it’s on a par if not better!

    • @domino471
      @domino471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree.

    • @mr2981
      @mr2981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rowds57 That's because you're nuts.

    • @jasonsumner8482
      @jasonsumner8482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True but this is so close it's ridiculous. The Killers are amazing!

    • @marcecee5744
      @marcecee5744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rowds57 As stoked as I was to see The Killers cover this, you gotta be crazy to think this version comes anywhere near the original.

  • @gman7159
    @gman7159 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this track and the album. Take me back to when I was 17❤

  • @Simon-oq6ds
    @Simon-oq6ds ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a beautiful ease to his singing with great enunciation. Really makes this version standout.

  • @mjjohnson3067
    @mjjohnson3067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OMG!! I'm an Aussie and this song is still iconic to us. And once again the boys just churn out pure stardust! Just brilliant. I'm sure Iva Davies is so happy with thi!! 🇦🇺❤️

  • @Speedracer-Girl
    @Speedracer-Girl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Made my day! Covering one of the best 80's bands by the Killers!!!

  • @bryanmcmaugh1522
    @bryanmcmaugh1522 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    They nailed it