I like both versions. Neyo's version is more classical and elegant, reminds me of the 20th century jazz a bit. Robin Williams is more energized and fun.
HarleyQuinnsBat Mm, this one seems less like a fun-loving genie like in the movie, and more like some sort of conman-like genie, trying to convince Aladdin to strike a deal with him or something.
I guess you can think of it like that . I see where you're coming from. I mean to be honest, it is a little like Friends on the Other Side , from the Princess and the Frog. So maybe.
I can't pick a favorite, this one has an awesome jazzy feeling to it, anapatsus's is REALLY energetic and fun, and Robin's is really crazy and exciting.
ch2010ize the least they could’ve done is play this one in the end credits. This is the best version for live action. Hearing this really loud in a movie theater would’ve been magnificent.
Ne-Yo's voice is so diverse and fluid to listen to. I truly envy his voice. It's so natural as if the songs that he sings are second nature to him. Even when he does high notes, it's so natural and not forced. Oh, what I'd do to get a voice like his.
LYRICS (You're Welcome): Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves, Scheherazade had a thousand tales. But master you're in luck, 'cause up your sleeves You've got a brand of magic never fails. You've got some power in your corner now! Some heavy ammunition in your camp! You got some punch, pizzaz, yahoo and how. See, all you gotta do is rub that lamp, and I'll say: "Mr. Aladdin, sir, what will your pleasure be? Let me take your order, jot it down?" You ain't never had friend like me Life is your restaurant and I'm your maitre'd Come on whisper what it is you want; You ain't never had friend like me! Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service. You're the boss, the king, the shah. Say what you wish; it's yours, true dish. How 'bout a little more baklava? Have some of column A try All of column B, I'm in the mood to help you, dude. You ain't never had friend like me Oh my. No no. My my my. Can your friends do this? Can your friends do that? Can your friends pull this Out their little hat? Can your friends go poof? So don't just sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed, I'm here to answer all your mid-day prayers, You've got me bona fide certified; You've got a genie for charge d'affaires. I've got a powerful urge to help you out, So what you wish, I really wanna know? You've got a list that's three miles long, no doubt, Well all you've gotta do is rub like so, and oh - Mr. Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three. I'm on the job you big nabob! You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend, You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend, You ain't never had a friend like me. You ain't never had a friend like me
This version paints the Genie like a sleazy used car salesman who tries to sell his services to Aladdin, and listens to jazz while smoking menthol cigarettes.
Well, in respect to the late king of comedy, and because I honest to God think RW is the only one who can pull off the zaniness of the song. This guy, and annapatsu are by far the closest people who made me smile while listening to their cover of this song
Quincy Games In 1863, 38 years before Walt Disney was born. The civil rights movement, in which African-Americans fought for better equality and the end of segregation, happened during Walt's lifetime (although he died right in the middle of it).
I kinda want this song to be in a Just Dance level, especially the Ne-Yo version. I know Prince Ali was a level, but that song really that dancelike compared to Friend Like Me.
It's not bad and maybe nostalgia is clogging my ears, but I think my problem with this song is that Ne-Yo is singing it straight. He sounds cool which fits the smooth jazz, but comparing to Robin Williams', Ne-Yo doesn't sound like he's having fun. His singing is definitely not bad, and towards the end, he sounds like he's letting himself get loose and just go crazy. Edit: I finally figured it out. It's energy. Ne-Yo himself isn't singing energetic until the last verse. It's like he's restraining himself while Williams was going nuts from the get-go.
Yes, because he has to do a lot of high notes in the beginning and he's trying to save his voice for the end, as he has to get louder because he knows the music is going to be louder than him. Notice the slight change in the music's volume at the end.
Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves Sheherezade had a thousand tales But, master, you in luck 'cause up your sleeves You got a brand of magic never fails You got some power in your corner now Some heavy ammunition in your camp You got some punch, pizazz, yahoo and how All you gotta do is rub that lamp And I'll say Mister Aladdin, sir What will your pleasure be? Let me take your order Jot it down You ain't never had a friend like me No no no Life is your restaurant And I'm your maître d' C'mon whisper what it is you want You ain't never had a friend like me Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service You're the boss, the king, the shah Say what you wish, it's yours! True dish, how about a little more baklava? Have some of column A Try all of column B I'm in the mood to help you though You ain't never had a friend like me Can your friends do this? Can your friends do that? Can your friends pull this out their little hat? Can you friends go, poof! So don't ya sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed I'm here to answer all your midday prayers You got me bona fide and certified You got a genie for your charge d'affaires I got a powerful urge to help you out So whatcha wish? I really wanna know You got a list that's three miles long, no doubt Well, all you gotta do is rub like so oh oh Mister Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three I'm on the job, you big nabob You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend You ain't never (never) had (had) a friend like me You ain't never had a friend like me
Attention people, Robin Williams ain't being replaced anytime soon. A legend can't be replaced, do not worry. I assure you, this was in fact in honor of his greatness...May his soul rest in peace...:)
This version's like the median between the Robin Williams version and the Broadway version with James Monroe Iglehart. It's slow like the Broadway version, but still big and exciting like the Robin Williams version, and has the same length (I love the Broadway version, but IT JUST DRAGS).
Otto von Doom No doubt about it. Williams is a legend who will forever be missed By the way, what I meant by Memphis was that Memphis was filmed for movie theatres at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway and he played Bobby. You've heard if it?
Had no idea Ne-Yo could sing anything like this but I'm glad he did! Makes me want to do those old-timey dance moves. Waa waa waaaa, ohh myyy Waa waa waaaa
Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves Scheherazade had a thousand tales But master you're in luck, 'cause up your sleeves You've got a brand of magic never fails You've got some power in your corner now! Some heavy ammunition in your camp! You got some punch, pizzaz, yahoo and how See, all you gotta do is rub that lamp, and I'll say: "Mr. Aladdin, sir, what will your pleasure be? Let me take your order, jot it down?" You ain't never had friend like me Life is your restaurant and I'm your maitre'd Come on whisper what it is you want You ain't never had friend like me! Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service You're the boss, the king, the shah Say what you wish; it's yours, true dish How 'bout a little more baklava? Have some of column A try All of column B I'm in the mood to help you, dude You ain't never had friend like me Oh my. No no. My my my Can your friends do this? Can your friends do that? Can your friends pull this Out their little hat? Can your friends go poof? So don't just sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed I'm here to answer all your mid-day prayers You've got me bona fide certified You've got a genie for charge d'affaires I've got a powerful urge to help you out So what you wish, I really wanna know? You've got a list that's three miles long, no doubt Well all you've gotta do is rub like so, and oh Mr. Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three I'm on the job you big nabob! You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend You ain't never had a friend like me You ain't never had a friend like me
Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional -Walt Disney
That's very heartfelt to say
Thank you!
Felicity Makenna Your welcome. It really speaks to the inner kid in all of us especially the likes of me.
Yea, another reason to love the quote.
Felicity Makenna Hmm I may not be a big fan of Disney but it's still part of my life 23 years later
NE-YO WOULD MAKE THE GREATEST FUCKING GENIE.
+DJhinie Louis YES
+DJhinie Louis I agree he comes out and you get thre wishes right
Madison Vasquez Um... Duh.
xD
yes
I like both versions. Neyo's version is more classical and elegant, reminds me of the 20th century jazz a bit. Robin Williams is more energized and fun.
HarleyQuinnsBat Mm, this one seems less like a fun-loving genie like in the movie, and more like some sort of conman-like genie, trying to convince Aladdin to strike a deal with him or something.
I guess you can think of it like that . I see where you're coming from. I mean to be honest, it is a little like Friends on the Other Side , from the Princess and the Frog. So maybe.
whitedogsblackcats I like both versions too
@@dcasey714 That actually sounds freakin' cool.
Well, Ne-Yo doesn’t sing too bad, but his music isn’t really like Will Smith or Robin Williams. And he’s missing a lot of the lyrics!
Hands down neyo killed it
He sure did
kevin Mugwaneza I know right?
Killed it waited three days brought it back to life and killed again
Always no?
kevin Mugwaneza YAS
I can actually see this as being a really good villain song
Kind of like the shadow man on princess and the frog
Indeed
No way Friend Like Me is just fine the way it was originally written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman (RIP)
+Manuel Orozco What? Dude...
The Blue Shell It's just my opinion
Am I the only one who thinks that, because of the way Ne-Yo is singing, this could be a villain song?
PhoenixFan 666 Righto!
I seriously can't stop snapping, that's how good this version is
Gio A I know right?
IN LOVE
Daniii 😀
Danii👀
Ne-Yo did just amazing
+Dani Ride me to its catchey
I can't pick a favorite, this one has an awesome jazzy feeling to it, anapatsus's is REALLY energetic and fun, and Robin's is really crazy and exciting.
Agreed. Can't be compared
Tara I love all of them
This. Is. How. The. Live. Action. Version. Should. Have. Sounded.
RIGHT!
ch2010ize the least they could’ve done is play this one in the end credits. This is the best version for live action. Hearing this really loud in a movie theater would’ve been magnificent.
I was just thinking that! You're right on the money my friend!
What was wrong with Will SMith. I liked both of them equally
@@user-ld8vx5lj4i will smith is my fav ngl but this is really good i dont really like robin williams version
Ne-Yo did a pretty good job with the song. I'm sure Robin Williams will be dancing in his grave. Kudos to whoever made the new arrangement.
wow now I miss Robin again
xD it's Peter pan
Jessica Osawe the cover is Tinker Bell from Peter Pan for some reason. But the song itself is from Aladdin
Hiệp Chu Dũng It's Tinker Bell because that is the cover of the album, "We Love Disney".
Victoria M ah okay
+Hiệp Chu Dũng I miss Robin Williams too
Ne-Yo's voice is so diverse and fluid to listen to. I truly envy his voice. It's so natural as if the songs that he sings are second nature to him. Even when he does high notes, it's so natural and not forced. Oh, what I'd do to get a voice like his.
Genie: You ain’t never had a friend
Aladdin: *Starts crying*
BYE I SCREAMED TO THISNDJDJF
Why is this so funny
Genie: …Like me.
LYRICS (You're Welcome):
Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves,
Scheherazade had a thousand tales.
But master you're in luck, 'cause up your sleeves
You've got a brand of magic never fails.
You've got some power in your corner now!
Some heavy ammunition in your camp!
You got some punch, pizzaz, yahoo and how.
See, all you gotta do is rub that lamp, and I'll say:
"Mr. Aladdin, sir, what will your pleasure be?
Let me take your order, jot it down?"
You ain't never had friend like me
Life is your restaurant and I'm your maitre'd
Come on whisper what it is you want;
You ain't never had friend like me!
Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service.
You're the boss, the king, the shah.
Say what you wish; it's yours, true dish.
How 'bout a little more baklava?
Have some of column A try All of column B,
I'm in the mood to help you, dude.
You ain't never had friend like me
Oh my. No no. My my my.
Can your friends do this?
Can your friends do that?
Can your friends pull this
Out their little hat?
Can your friends go poof?
So don't just sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed,
I'm here to answer all your mid-day prayers,
You've got me bona fide certified;
You've got a genie for charge d'affaires.
I've got a powerful urge to help you out,
So what you wish, I really wanna know?
You've got a list that's three miles long, no doubt,
Well all you've gotta do is rub like so, and oh -
Mr. Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three.
I'm on the job you big nabob!
You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend,
You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend,
You ain't never had a friend like me.
You ain't never had a friend like me
Wow
Neyo
Thanks
Actually, you’re missing a few lyrics.
R.I.P Robin Williams we all will miss you dearly
i love he never does one sound, forever changing nicely
This version paints the Genie like a sleazy used car salesman who tries to sell his services to Aladdin, and listens to jazz while smoking menthol cigarettes.
John O yep
John O yes
Love it
@PastelShake ...With a cooler temper and a LOT less fire, yeah....
😂
This has like a 1920s sound to it and I love it!!!!
With a Michael buble kinda feel, well for me at least
is it bad I like this version over the original one
So do I. 😁
nope
+Eric C nop
Well, in respect to the late king of comedy, and because I honest to God think RW is the only one who can pull off the zaniness of the song.
This guy, and annapatsu are by far the closest people who made me smile while listening to their cover of this song
absolutely not, this is one of my favourite Disney songs
this was a great song with the best actor R.I.P Robin Williams
i wish Walt could hear this.
The Great oz he is hearing this in heaven and he is proud
The Great oz he would be wondering when did black people become free
@@quincygames2636 ⬆️
Quincy Games In 1863, 38 years before Walt Disney was born. The civil rights movement, in which African-Americans fought for better equality and the end of segregation, happened during Walt's lifetime (although he died right in the middle of it).
@@tandnmom100 He likely harbored racial intolerance like 85% of white people back then.
opening be like fairy god parents :D
haha yeah
Chubby Bunny LOL you are so right
+Chubby Bunny i never realized that........O-O
Shoutout to Norm the genie.
I used to like watching Fairy Odd Parents
I like both songs, Neyo's is smooth and Robin's is energized, so I like them both 👌
I'm so impressed with the musical arrangement and Ne-yo's vocals.Take notes young children who don't know good music,well this is.Good job Ne-Yo!!!!!
True that. This song was created in a decade of fun and cool music.
that was the jazziest thing I think I've ever heard
welp NeYo just got me hooked to disney
Music Compiler ur ass should be hooked even before this if ur a true Disney fan especially if robin Williams did it
oh my goodness....THIS IS PERFECT OMG
Whitney Uwandu I know right?
hers this on disney channel..... i fell in love with the version!!!
+Craftystuff101 me to my daughter shes 9
Madison Vasquez Cool.
Craftystuff101 same
EmiIsAGeek Same! Absolutely loved hearing this when I was 8.
Will Smith just proved how hard this song is to cover. Tremendous vocal from Ne-Yo here tbf x
I love his voice. It's too beautiful ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏
I kinda want this song to be in a Just Dance level, especially the Ne-Yo version. I know Prince Ali was a level, but that song really that dancelike compared to Friend Like Me.
😱I didn't see this coming! Good job Ne - Yo 👌
The production on this song is AMAZING!
0:03 Oh yo! Ne-Yo is kinda the Genie!
So proud of NeYo!!!
He did Robin Williams justice!!!!
Dude, am I the only one who thinks he makes it sound like an anti hero instead of a support character
It's not bad and maybe nostalgia is clogging my ears, but I think my problem with this song is that Ne-Yo is singing it straight. He sounds cool which fits the smooth jazz, but comparing to Robin Williams', Ne-Yo doesn't sound like he's having fun. His singing is definitely not bad, and towards the end, he sounds like he's letting himself get loose and just go crazy.
Edit:
I finally figured it out. It's energy. Ne-Yo himself isn't singing energetic until the last verse. It's like he's restraining himself while Williams was going nuts from the get-go.
Yes, because he has to do a lot of high notes in the beginning and he's trying to save his voice for the end, as he has to get louder because he knows the music is going to be louder than him. Notice the slight change in the music's volume at the end.
DJhinie Louis
I noticed it. I guess I was expecting for it to be fast-paced from start to finish.
3DSDF Well, that's because it's fast-paced in the movie.
+3DSDF THANK YOU!!!! it´s not bad but miss the spice
Both of them are amazing, truly badass, they are... :) May Robin's soul rest in peace...
Does this mean old Ne-Yo's Fire is catching back?
my favourite Disney film 😆😆
Same
Amen sister
Amen sister😏😎
I don't know why, but I think of this genie as a mob boss doing a favor or singing to a client from a male escort service...
In Love with Ne-yo!! 😍😍😍 Always and Forever!! 😘😘😘
love your voice neyo
何作か前のgtaの車のBGMでNe-Yoさんの歌を聞いて、それからずっとCDとか買ってます!
こんなに有名な方になるとは!
Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves
Sheherezade had a thousand tales
But, master, you in luck 'cause up your sleeves
You got a brand of magic never fails
You got some power in your corner now
Some heavy ammunition in your camp
You got some punch, pizazz, yahoo and how
All you gotta do is rub that lamp
And I'll say
Mister Aladdin, sir
What will your pleasure be?
Let me take your order
Jot it down
You ain't never had a friend like me
No no no
Life is your restaurant
And I'm your maître d'
C'mon whisper what it is you want
You ain't never had a friend like me
Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service
You're the boss, the king, the shah
Say what you wish, it's yours!
True dish, how about a little more baklava?
Have some of column A
Try all of column B
I'm in the mood to help you though
You ain't never had a friend like me
Can your friends do this?
Can your friends do that?
Can your friends pull this out their little hat?
Can you friends go, poof!
So don't ya sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed
I'm here to answer all your midday prayers
You got me bona fide and certified
You got a genie for your charge d'affaires
I got a powerful urge to help you out
So whatcha wish? I really wanna know
You got a list that's three miles long, no doubt
Well, all you gotta do is rub like so oh oh
Mister Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three
I'm on the job, you big nabob
You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend
You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend
You ain't never (never) had (had) a friend like me
You ain't never had a friend like me
Attention people, Robin Williams ain't being replaced anytime soon. A legend can't be replaced, do not worry. I assure you, this was in fact in honor of his greatness...May his soul rest in peace...:)
Amen
I absolutely LOVE this version.
Love this! I just love Ne-Yo! ❤️
i can't wait for the whole album to come out 😍 i'm already in love with this cover and it's only the first song oh my goodness! october is too far 😭
has a jazzy feel i like it
WOOOOOOOOO SLAY.
Dat.BASSSSSS....!!!
This version's like the median between the Robin Williams version and the Broadway version with James Monroe Iglehart. It's slow like the Broadway version, but still big and exciting like the Robin Williams version, and has the same length (I love the Broadway version, but IT JUST DRAGS).
I never heard the Broadway version before but I loved James Monroe Iglehart in Memphis.
Manuel Orozco I liked JMI but Robin Williams is always gonna be the Genie for all the Disney kids young and old.
Otto von Doom No doubt about it. Williams is a legend who will forever be missed By the way, what I meant by Memphis was that Memphis was filmed for movie theatres at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway and he played Bobby. You've heard if it?
Manuel Orozco Surprisingly no, but I'll be sure to check it out.
Otto von Doom It's on DVD but I would find it on Amazon if I were you. I really want to see the Broadway version of Aladdin.
I listened to this like 100 times
What was easier five years ago, I wish I could go back.
5 seconds in and I can tell I’m gonna love this
Love Ne-Yo, and a little bit more after listening to this song ! I love Aladin, and Ne-Yo is so cool as the genie, people should listen at least once.
Sorry there will never be another genie lol
***** I'm not sure because I'm a girl ^^
Breanne McGreevy I agree, but I'm French, so maybe I don't know the genie and the same genie's voice as you :)
+Fujita Kazuki gay isn't an insult :)))))))
then why the hell would you call a comment "gay" if you supposedly know?
Ne-yo Is back!
I love this version so much, I wish they used it in the movie!😍😭
Ne-Yo Is Awesome✌✊💯💎💗😇😂😁👍
2:45 is sooooo good. My favorite part
I Wish He Added The Part When He Sayed Can You're Friends Go Abracadabra Let Em Rip.
This version is perfect. You did such a perfect, PERFECT job. I love it.
I'm going to love this version all my life
Honestly, Ne-Yo got into it way more than I expected. Will Smith you better knock it out of the park.
Jordan Romesburg this is better than Will’s version.
dat voice...damn..man got some singing skills😘😉
I didn’t know Ne-Yo did jazz music.
I love the movie Aladdin and i love your voice Ne-Yo.
hide your four year olds or else this will be the next frozen song
Aladdin has been around for forever lmao
And what is wrong with that? This may only be from the 90s but it's Classic Disney
+Rom The Space Knight Aladdin came out in 1992.... Frozen came out almost 2 years ago... -_-
+Rom The Space Knight ha ha ha right
it was probably popular like "let it go" in the 90s, think.
Wow this is actually really good. I never thought this song would be much of anything without Robin Williams doing all his impressions throughout.
I freaking cannot stop replaying this song!!!! RIGHT ON NE-YO! :D
Happy birthday Neyo!!!!! Your songs are awesome
wow Neyo's taking this song to another level
Robin Had the persona, Ne-yo has the smoothness.
I love this classic music.
Had no idea Ne-Yo could sing anything like this but I'm glad he did! Makes me want to do those old-timey dance moves. Waa waa waaaa, ohh myyy
Waa waa waaaa
AWESOME!!!! AMAZING!!!!!
Holy shit Ne-Yo should do more
Juicy Narwal I know right?
Ne-yo is the King of Dynamic :d
Victor Adeyemo yup
I love how it stays true to the original but adds some funk
Best Ne-Yo song since Let's Go.
This is the song we’re using for my dance routine
I like this one 😎
The best of all the Disney covers. He torched this! 🔥
I cant wait to hear the whole album!!!
This is so dope his voice amazing on this style. It's so Ne-yo swaged out no effort simply amazing singing. His voice is so beautiful Xoxo
I have a dance competition tomorrow and this is the song we are using for a swing dance
How did your competition go😊?
Oh my GOD! THAT'S COOL!!!!
IMPACTANTE ESTE TEMA !!! ... Y LA VOZ DE NE-YO, ESPECTACULAR !!! ... GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ...
Simply perfect! Love you Ne-yo! I'm a big fan and can't wait do the album to come out in Portugal! Continue the good work and please come to Portugal!
LOOVVEE THIISSS!!!
Robin Williams > Ne-Yo hands down!!! Long live Robin Williams!!!"Can't beat a classic." -Lee Christmas, The Expendables 2
i LOVE this version!!
Oh my god this makes me love Ne-yo even more😍
selena lopez same
Whoa this is so good.
Yes, i still listening this.
ah la la Disney !!! Ptr !! super Ne-Yo , ça te va tro bien ce style de musique !!! bonne continuation !!!!
This is a nice song
Ne yo bpew this song out of the water makes me fall in love with this movie all over again
Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves Scheherazade had a thousand tales But master you're in luck, 'cause up your sleeves You've got a brand of magic never fails You've got some power in your corner now! Some heavy ammunition in your camp! You got some punch, pizzaz, yahoo and how See, all you gotta do is rub that lamp, and I'll say: "Mr. Aladdin, sir, what will your pleasure be? Let me take your order, jot it down?" You ain't never had friend like me Life is your restaurant and I'm your maitre'd Come on whisper what it is you want You ain't never had friend like me! Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service You're the boss, the king, the shah Say what you wish; it's yours, true dish How 'bout a little more baklava? Have some of column A try All of column B I'm in the mood to help you, dude You ain't never had friend like me Oh my. No no. My my my Can your friends do this? Can your friends do that? Can your friends pull this Out their little hat? Can your friends go poof? So don't just sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed I'm here to answer all your mid-day prayers You've got me bona fide certified You've got a genie for charge d'affaires I've got a powerful urge to help you out So what you wish, I really wanna know? You've got a list that's three miles long, no doubt Well all you've gotta do is rub like so, and oh Mr. Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three I'm on the job you big nabob! You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend You ain't never had a friend like me You ain't never had a friend like me
+Thitisuda Tonpranom im surprised you wrote all of this stuf ;)
+Madison Vasquez I'm glad they did, now I can follow :)
well done. beautiful cover Ne-Yo