The Weeknd - Wicked Games - Later... with Jools Holland - BBC Two

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The Weeknd performs Wicked Games on Later... with Jools Holland, BBC Two (27 Nov 2012)
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[@itsakunta]

This is the best Abel you can get. His recent shit is good, but Wicked Games is one of best song I've ever heard.

[@Theodora1999]

Gab couldn't agree more

[@joewhite7629]

Gab why wtf could actually be the best song you ever heard?

[@carlossantacruz1125]

Yes but by chris isaac.

[@Erkaryos]

it IS HIS BEST

[@bEsTsMiLePeRsOn]

He's now back with his new album with the song Wasted Times. Gives me the same vibe

[@annierection431]

I find it so funny how he holds back on the first “f*ck” but the very next line he hits it harder than any other word on the song

[@6ixrai613]

time stamp?

[@woodinamedso3454]

hahaha so funny

[@ferand_0948]

@@6ixrai613 2:55

[@xsyzz]

ye man its so hard to listen to US radio or tv shows.. they so strict its insane.. artistic freedom they never heard of

[@padawan9127]

The first f**k should be soft

[@Cutekatie16]

People are comparing him to Michael Jackson and other artists with that kind of voice. But in my opinion I think he has a unique voice that has never been heard in the music industry. Yes he probably has had influences on his voice but he has a certain thing about him that makes him extremely different from every other artist out there.

[@meert26]

Cutekatie16 Well said ! I completely agree.

[@yasuke4593]

I think his voice influence comes from Ethiopian music.. He sings Like other Ethiopians but The difference is they sing in Amharic which is a limited language to the rest of the World He sings in English

[@-_--zm1uv]

People compares him with others to make him look like a imitator, but he’s unique and they’re jaleous

[@thesciencer1]

I agree he’s not the second Micheal Jackson, he’s the first Weeknd

[@shammanrahim4326]

He is mixer of so many singer like mj prince r kelly and more .

[@Erkaryos]

my dream is to listen this song live

[@yoursafespacebabe]

Kakio i did it 😫😍😍🙏🏼

[@TheMorganeClub]

marie David and you’re still alive 🙉

[@rccf12345]

same

[@adamlynch804]

It’s so good live 🔥🔥🔥

[@thairanc]

@@yoursafespacebabe Same! gang gang.

[@lxxgtr]

Very strong language 😂 it’s Abel babeeee what did u expect

[@dwarfcuttlefish]

This is incredible, he has completely revolutionised R&B as a genre

[@kb24rd]

Man

[@kasperiporkola5331]

@@kb24rd woman

[@uiknowplayer]

@@kasperiporkola5331 bisexual

[@jericocortes7289]

@@uiknowplayer pansexual

[@beib]

@@jericocortes7289 asexual

[@jidoribeer9795]

1:03 After Hours artwork

[@abk9203]

Just the blood is remaining to be dripped..

[@akashrao1341]

So that's where I saw that before...

[@aroncoldwell8951]

One of the best live performances I've personally heard

[@aroncoldwell8951]

Agreed

[@adedamolaojedokun239]

haha this guy! replying to yourself! lol you're funnY

[@EightPageProductions]

Got to agree his voice is beautiful and haunting

[@JuanJose-bd9ow]

Aron Coldwell John mayer-Slow Dancing in a Burning Room live... see that

[@lelidawi2446]

Really? He doesn't hit any of the high notes that are in the recorded song. It's really dumbed down...

[@adventures385]

From homeless, to forbes list, house of balloons an trilogy is his true shit that xo

[@j28n]

to super bowl

[@Altair-El-Haddad]

Mans just bought a 70 mil home. XOTWOD

[@felixshengyang]

That voice can cure hate

[@AlexRandallNazarian]

real music...that speaks to the soul...XO will be huge 2013

[@hmp8981]

Alex Randall Sanchez Nazarian it is man 🤟🏼

[@siwarbc136]

He is huge now!

[@damjanp7920]

Damn... this comment aged like wine

[@architbeater642]

Now he is the best in 2021

[@gaurangimalhotra6553]

@@architbeater642 damn.. yes it's amazing to watch him develop

ok..first song I've heard of his. I'm on the road to becoming a fan

[@subrmaan]

suh dude , sitll a fan ?`:D

[@ruthlessxo99]

are you still a fan? XOTWOD☇

[@fmzca]

Still a fan 3 albums later?

[@theqwen1]

Update us please

[@ImDavidBizar]

so was the rest of the world lol

[@jamesbuckwell4862]

Same band playing with him in 2020/21, right there from the start...

[@shawnshawn109xx]

what a voice!!! still listening in 2021!!!!!!

[@jimogeto3601]

2020 XO gang, wya???

[@techno_prayer2549]

We never ever left🙏🏾🖤. XOTOD

[@GKhalxo]

XO is nation not a gang

[@jimogeto3601]

@@GKhalxo hahaha, you right

[@mrami7552]

XO🖤

[@frankyfrank2010]

you wanna be..HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH for this

[@iRRichiee]

on this day 15 babies were conceived in that audience without any explanation other than the weeknd was singing.

[@Politickticktickin]

15 virgin Mary’s and 15 new age Jesus’s?

[@lauradoolittle2178]

🤣😂👍

[@tomfoolerysbignuts3436]

Even the men got pregnant? 🥹

[@cosmicstargazer10]

@@tomfoolerysbignuts3436 now that WOULD be an immaculate/ miraculous conception!

[@shivambansal5046]

Wicked games is some seriously good stuff

[@dunni17]

The biggest talent of all time! can´t wait for more

[@starboy1833]

2020✨

[@gbkxxl1645]

He is actually the most streamed artist and the biggest artist of the world and he gonna performs in super bowls half time

[@akashrao1341]

He's big enough to say screw you to the Grammys now

[@oliverolsen8077]

Er du danskse

[@sankarshanpvaidya2230]

I just love the way those women's make moves @3:17 while singing, It's amazing and adds to the dark vibe

[@onepeace3228]

@cody was here nice catch!

[@liquidloveM]

88.000 views only?! probably his best live performance ever and one of my favourites songs of all times

[@fmzca]

I don’t know what’s better: the video or this comment section? Most comments from 5 years ago this was his UK TV debut and he had not even made his US TV debut yet. This was before Kiss Land. Wow!

[@laurenjoym]

how am i only just finding this now… i’m crying it’s so good, abel’s voice is perfect and his emotion in this is 🤌🏼😩

[@shivdesai21]

Me rn😭

[@blxodline]

Same 🖤

[@darkthrone9848]

he is on some unbelievable level

[@oliverolsen8077]

greatest of his era

[@haniaaahs]

one of his best live performances, gives me the chills every single time

[@Sapsy]

His stage presence is so captivating you can’t help but feel like he is singing directly to you

[@andreareid4622]

Love this guy. Super Talented

[@ketu8631]

who’s goin tell him?

[@bettyperes3964]

Wow so far the best performance he has done so far. This kid is so talented. A legend is born.

[@adamskinner365]

I literally love this guy . you are the greatest songwriter ever !!!!!!!

[@rebecca_kathryn]

Here after the Super Bowl performance, for my all time favourite live performance from him.

[@lockelamora8989]

Like a mix of Prince, Joy Division, The Smiths and Michael Jackson. Amazing.

[@MrPartylover12]

can not get this out of my head love the lyrics and song this guy is set for big things

[@ahq371]

You were right!

[@albertoplata9019]

Yes, you were absolutely right!

[@sickonems1955]

I think this might be one of his best vocal performances you know, you can feel so much more emotion in his voice than the studio version

[@jacquiellis2484]

I’m a late fan but thank God I found him. An amazing artist!

[@jamesm8508]

I can feel his emotions there i love wicked games ❤

[@talaldab3142]

His best preformance ever

[@PauloGregoryEditor]

Backing vocals are so good!

[@Erkaryos]

my fav song of all the times

[@NormanWasHere452]

I will always feel a certain sadness that I never got to experience one of his earliest live gigs, it was just before my time

[@tarrynmercedes4718]

Love this man with all my heart

[@grahamspeedie4001]

I remember seeing this on Jools Holland at the time and what stood out for me was the backing singers, listen to what they're doing...fantastic.

[@jimmythepuff]

Romelu Lukaku on the drums

[@andreijs2594]

XD

[@Nayan-hn1yk]

Lmao

[@CircumcisedUnicorn]

7 years later and this shit still funny

[@j28n]

mannn

[@kemicalyemster]

Any one think he sounds better here live than his recent vocal performances?

[@Ds7nike]

he smokes too much so obviously

[@kirasj9861]

Actually he smoked shit more back in his mixtape days to the point where he felt like he couldn't put in the emotion without the influence. That's why the song is sad but he's much more successful now so he doesn't do this type or songs or smoke as much

[@Ds7nike]

+Kira sj how do you know this?

[@kirasj9861]

He mentioned in a magazine interview. He said he couldn't make a song or do a performance without being high but he's cleaned up alot since trilogy days. Guess that's why his songs aren't as catchg

[@Erkaryos]

the sound is diferent, now his voice isnt loder than the instrumental, here its perfect

[@bunnybrutalx3]

All time favourite. 🖤 First Abel's song I heard and I've been a fan ever since.

[@rickykhera9205]

The first Weeknd song I heard back in 2012, still gives me chills to this day hearing a live version. XOTWOD

[@davidseiberlich4543]

3:13 = goosebumps!😍

[@markhallo5992]

One of his best live performance.Whos with me ?

[@GabrielPlay7]

Arte.

[@unhxlysilver1688]

@@oliverwidlak9500 Nein

[@oliverwidlak9500]

@@unhxlysilver1688 ja

[@JuanJose-bd9ow]

Comparado con ahora 2021, me parece que mejoro muchísimo vocalmente en vivo, muchísimo.

[@glyzzy2409]

@@JuanJose-bd9ow tiene mejor técnica vocal, pero si me preguntas antes tenía más emoción aunque a veces por tanta emoción desafinaba xd

[@peadarmckenzie5305]

There is an absolutely massive potential in that talent right there. Bring the work on. I want to hear more

[@ghostface4653]

hes the biggest in the world right now

[@firefly245]

He's so incredible live. This is a truly emotional performance XO❤

[@td2836]

First time I listened to him..what an incredible performance this was 🤴🏿

[@MrTolgy]

LEGEND TO BE

[@immyanon2891]

MrTolgy u predicted right

[@rain01010]

You godamn right.

[@ChiragRajputS]

He is now

[@MARTIN-101]

@@ChiragRajputS LEGEND HE IS

[@Tinaxo2]

Yes. He is a legend.

[@ellenbail1937]

You can hear the pain..😥

[@ivanzamora3717]

😪

[@kayae6659]

Compare this to the 2019 "Heartless" performance, this is where it all started.

[@juliee]

I'm crying watching this. I don't know why.

[@nabzalrash4955]

julie you can hear the pain in his voice

[@BiteYt69]

Feel ya🙂👍

[@nicoleumana8165]

@@nabzalrash4955 true

[@angielou123]

wow, I came to see what he's like live and wow

[@marz2k4]

The Weeknd is soooooooo good!!! He just takes you to that place

when you're digging on youtube and found a jewel 😍

[@bullettomyvalentine6196]

The KING ....Then .....Now.... Forever

[@mriceyyy4858]

Whole house of balloons album is something else

[@sara-lf9ec]

I always find myself here 🥺💕

[@shelbygtm9]

Probably his best live performance of this song,ever.

[@SuperRustamm]

I always cry when i listen this song!!!!

[@sunilgullipalli6621]

So real that literally feel the heart cry out for this .stellar performance

[@mariamonroe49]

his music is original. he hit every tone. his album reached #1 without any promotion. he has a uniqe sound and a unique voice and the way he sings and the way he writes his lyrics he has a way of getting under your skin because its so raw and unlike anything youve ever heard. so if you have a taste for music like justin bieber or kesha then id understand you dont understand why the weeknd is becoming so big but thats no reason to waste your time even going on here watching videos of him.

[@is2961]

I’m obsessed 😭

[@mitchelluk1445]

Girl I loved broak up with me after cheating on me just as this song was released, the song was a big help through those low times

[@ichumayxo3444]

June 2020 and Wicked Games is still my favorite song of all time 🖤 ABEL is a LEGEND. xotwod

[@DRealDetective]

definitely there's progress on his confidence.

[@mattyonline2]

Such a memorable performance for it to have so little views. It's Abel's first television performance and calling it amazing would be an understatement. I love this man and his music.

[@tomascarraco6763]

Hey BBC we desperatly need this in HD, 1080p or 720p at least pleaseee!!!

[@bilalmasood9597]

2019 gang. Where u at?!

[@ertinpasai5381]

Here but I wish it was years ago, old shit's crazy

[@lion-rt2zm]

sup

[@rokurogue]

2020 gang. Sry

[@cristixo9813]

@@rokurogue ❌⭕

[@ibrahimswidan3882]

I'm in the future now 2020 😂😂🔥

[@user-honey0singh]

Always my fav.

[@helenarice8739]

Great vocals so controlled hauntingly beautifull

[@sepasangkasut224]

2021 and this still a banger!

[@igoryaha8531]

Sou louco por essa versão. The wkd é demais!!!!!!!!!!

[@ibrahimbebo9579]

I used to listen to Wicked games in the Original Video Now i will listen to it only in here He is Awesome in the Live performance

[@jayenchege]

This song takes me back to the best time of my life 🤩🤩

[@Zuentax]

He is singing lyrics that the person behind the mask can relate too.... raw emotions...

[@simranrana1033]

This man have my whole heart💗

[@DavidL999]

Great performance, hope he still makes great music when he gets big!

[@jacob-wm9ff]

DavidL999 he does

[@gbkxxl1645]

He does

[@attempt1findingusername]

He is sir ! He is phenomenal

[@Michael-ol2gv]

Your wishes has been fulfilled

[@xosbabymama4703]

Dawn fm is beautiful

[@simonguest1489]

This got me hooked on the Weeknd, simply an amazing performance!

[@madeline3008]

Can't wait to see him live next month!!

[@BaJackieBa]

in love with him since 2012 i'm so proud

[@deeobrien5417]

This is so good. Stil my favorite Weeknd 🖤

[@chos1093]

Que voz tan bella tiene mi artista favorito Abel tesfaye

[@tomfoolerysbignuts3436]

Exactly sounds like the studio version. Flawless!

[@redkloud6862]

Best live performance of all time.

[@angelaleon1542]

Best live of this song

[@ghost180411]

Absolutely Flawless 🔥🔥🔥

[@hmg3]

Who's here after his 2021 Super bowl half-time performance?

[@AyaNarvios]

so much emotions.

[@AlexRandallNazarian]

i would suggest downloading the trilogy of albums he released (for free) to get a better understanding of the band's 'sound', its very different to the current r'n'b pop tripe that is so popular...

[@allen3539]

2021 Still watching his older songs Because they are phenomenal

[@fleuretty]

i love him so much 🥺

[@TomaPervan]

He's amazing live!

[@r.b.7]

I love seeing the comments from 6 years ago in this video. So awesome!

[@QEnKA1989]

This is beautiful but sad at the same time!! ❤️

[@rarespirit4031]

Legends jamming this all lockdown

[@xxxlakshmixxx]

Hate the fact people are calling him a 'new artist'. xo

[@bbldrizzy69god910]

oh

[@tahamohammad1741]

When I read this I was like wtf? But then I realized this comment is 7 years old

[@cosmosaspacetimeodyssey820]

Early day xo

[@MorwaridShirali]

8 years ago wicked games came out.. xotwod ❤️

[@shaunwallace3055]

Perfect.. Flawless