Tom Odell - Video Games in the Live Lounge

Tom Odell performs his version of Lana Del Rey's Video Games in the Live Lounge for Fearne Cotton and BBC Radio 1

[@wildlifepresenter]

tom odell has one of the most emotionally raw voices in the world. He could make 'call me maybe' beautiful

[@dreamingoutloud3003]

you should listen to Ben Howard's version of call me maybe...it's amazing

[@wildlifepresenter]

i know, i love that one!

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Very, VERY strong cover for a masterpiece of a song. Odell's got a strong voice, the arrangements are clever, and the choir is wonderful. The last minute is exhilarating.

[@tommasosilvestro]

Erm sorry what arrangements? He just played the same chords on a keyboard?

[@JEP177777]

@@tommasosilvestro Well, he sings it in his own key for one thing. There is no orchestra, just a keyboard, and he has a group of backing vocalists. That's his arrangement of a great song. Hope this answers your question.

[@ArmandoPineda4]

THAT last minuteeeeeeeeee! Gosh.

[@MimaBleu05]

how is this a masterpiece 💀

[@aimaloghi]

the background singers really made this special

[@chrisa2090]

Like a chorus of angels

[@Eisley12]

Let's give it up for the under-appreciated backup singers everywhere.

[@user-sb5fr4ps7f]

his voice gives me a sad and lonely feeling

[@magorzatabartyzel8920]

yes this is exactly what i feel

[@ruyaozturk19]

chiri transforming lots of emltions just right through your heart :(

[@melissab.5560]

He's singing it like it was his song all along

[@Paul-zw7or]

Melissa B. But it isn't. he should back off

[@lobstermix]

@@Paul-zw7or Can't he make covers or...?

[@Paul-zw7or]

@@lobstermix idk why I was so miserable 2 years ago lol sorry

[@lobstermix]

@@Paul-zw7or XD same. When I find old comments I'm like wtf was that me?

[@mrtibbz10]

@@Paul-zw7or But I agree terrible cover and the guy dissapeared soon after.

[@adenina3210]

this perfomance is amazing, the choir was a very wise choice it got a different touch

[@riverlari]

Ok but mad respect for the backup singers anyone? Tom's awesome and all but they MAKE the song!!!

[@sirdrew9694]

shut up

[@aliciad8339]

i would LOVE to hear lana and him doing a duett together it would be heaven...

[@annsanchez9722]

Amén.

[@american11asshole]

Its Ally They would not match up at all.

[@freyamiller2388]

that's such a good idea!!!!

[@wyka2857]

Agree

[@kcshuaipi7382]

can like... you and lana make a song together already? please.

[@faithpelletier-king4156]

You should listen to ben howards cover!!

[@imeldapiralic4049]

+Faith Pelletier-king i dont like Bens cover.

[@madisongeronimo6859]

well guess what, bitch? thats your opinion

[@imeldapiralic4049]

Valeriane Wtf is wrong with you woman,why the hell am I bitch,?no need for name calling ...

[@faithpelletier-king4156]

really no offense Imelda but i didnt even know you existed aha..in the first i was more doing the suggestion for Kc shuaipi since its the perosn that did the post aha

[@cincincincin]

This is hauntingly beautiful.

[@shimizu1012]

cincincincin was that a reference?

[@sydneysage868]

the song was already depressing and tom makes it even more so, i love it

[@roseysoulsco]

He is the king

[@OfficialElmore]

One of the best covers i have ever heard...

[@faithpelletier-king4156]

You should listen to Ben Howard's cover, it's amazing!

[@OfficialElmore]

I have it's fantastic!!!

[@sn4pdr4g0ns]

Stereophonics have a great one :)

[@xThatPerfectGirlx]

you've got to listen to conan gray's

[@Em-fz5uh]

I know they are old comments but same. For me the first one would be Strange by Pasty sang by Alex Turner. It's so beautiful, it gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

[@Arianna12334]

Tom..why are you so perfect?

[@anaticia.]

one of my favorite male singers singing one of my favorite female singer's song

[@Marika-dv8wm]

his voice has been literally sent from heaven

[@anackrkic3263]

His voice is amazing

[@PaulIsbell]

Holy fuck this is magic.

[@ryandodson1026]

This track makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm a 30 year old man for christ sake!

[@GSimenon]

+ryan dodson Sure it is a very beautiful one :)

[@melima_]

i also cry every damn time. thank god i am not the only on :D

[@alejandracolumbaf1778]

ryan dodson hahahahahh I loved you

[@cherrycoke2.0]

And just when I thought Tom Odell couldn't get any better... I find a cover of my favorite song

[@kissysis]

His voice is so incredible!

[@aimilialariza4673]

I love Lana but this....this is so beautiful! Amazing voice!

[@Weronika-ev4gp]

For me I think it is like Lana's orginal version is to listen to while being sad and Tom's one is to cry to.

[@wyka2857]

@@Weronika-ev4gpright

[@alicefernandes9110]

his voice is just so great i could listen to it till the end of the world without stoping

[@victoriamurrow98]

Lana is and always will be the queen of this song but this cover is beautiful

[@rionageraghty697]

Kinda wish they gave the backup singers credit in the description, they always do such a good job and they really helped the atmosphere for this song 😍

[@juliav.s.9474]

Love the choir. Great performance!

[@roos3003]

It's a mix of two of my favorite artists mixed together. Beautiful

[@roos3003]

I didn't mean to say 'mix' twice..

[@gracealexandra8204]

I wish BBC Radio 1 credited the other singers in this cover, they're incredible too.

[@mouhamedkassem8938]

Tom odell has one of those voices which doesn't need music to be simple magical

[@kingdingaling4608]

Most natural authentic voice out there! Very talented gentleman.

[@rogers2774]

DAMN! The "Backup Singers" sounded more like a group of solo singers singing in a choir manner! The guy on the left was so in the zone with his rhythmic hand-movements along with the deep resonating voice you hear when they do the hum. Great stuff:D

[@DavidLovesToSing]

I could listen to the backup singers all day

[@UnconventionaI]

Dear BBC 1, please change your intro and outro-they are jarring and awful. Love, Everyone

[@dinipachuau9850]

full support

[@maedeh5976]

Yup

[@ghostie7790]

heir, heir. I've always hated it. Especially when I've got on headphones.

[@alyanasss]

AGREED! Thought I was the only one who's super annoyed by it. It's horrible!

[@parisblues2422]

YES PLEASE

[@noelleriad9666]

vocals on point.

[@acolorfulkindacrazy]

Is anyone else listening to all of his Live Lounges and covers waiting for his Live Lounge of "The Sound" tonight? 😍 The 1975 + Tom Odell

[@userSchlonsch]

I‘ve never heard a cover by Tom that didn’t make me think: “This is the most beautiful song ever!“

[@a-nnlin]

I rly liked this, especially the parts when he sings loudly, that voice

[@breesochic]

gave me chills especially the haunting background vocals

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Everytime Tom Odell sings, you can pretty much see a montage of your life...

[@sofiedyer5421]

Loooooove him so much!!

[@Allie-vs1qy]

I was going to say the same!

[@sofiedyer5421]

Hahaha :D

[@ozansoylara97]

back off girl HE'S MINE WE HAVE 5 KIDS

[@sofiedyer5421]

Lara Ozansoy haha very funny girl

[@ozansoylara97]

I'm not trying to be funny... Just back off

[@PieterDubbelman]

Tom and backup singers are sounding fabulous..So in harmony and simultaneously. Wonderful!

[@josephine9975]

Tom Odell and Paolo Nutini should collab. I reckon it'd be amazing.

[@haejinan7464]

Oh my gods YES

[@mich160494]

His voice is such a beauty.

[@hoiikbenkarin]

This song fits perfect with his voice.

[@gabririgotti3937]

Yesterday I saw Dave's 'Born To Die' rap cover ... I was struck by the graceful, respectful intensity of the musicians and the chorus singers, and Dave's quiet somber delivery ... and so too with the backing chorus singers here ... graceful, respectful intensity behind this very sincere lead vocalist ... there is something in Elizabeth Grant's songwriting that draws out the purity of soul ... beautiful ...

[@kcn828]

Probably the best thing I've ever watched

[@alicelam6451]

Oh lord have mercy this is beautiful

[@demadraz3693]

Swinging in the backyard Pull up in your fast car Whistling my name Open up a beer And you say, "Get over here And play a video game." I'm in his favorite sun dress Watching me get undressed Take that body downtown I say, "You the bestest." Lean in for a big kiss Put his favorite perfume on Go play a video game It's you, it's you, it's all for you Everything I do I tell you all the time Heaven is a place on earth with you Tell me all the things you wanna do I heard that you like the bad girls Honey, is that true? It's better than I ever even knew They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you Baby, now you do Singing in the old bars Swinging with the old stars Living for the fame Kissing in the blue dark Playing pool and wild darts Video games He holds me in his big arms Drunk and I am seeing stars This is all I think of Watching all our friends fall In and out of Old Paul's This is my idea of fun Playing video games It's you, it's you, it's all for you Everything I do I tell you all the time Heaven is a place on earth with you Tell me all the things you wanna do I heard that you like the bad girls Honey, is that true? It's better than I ever even knew They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you Baby, now you do Now you do Now you do Now you do Now, now you do Now you do Now you do It's you, it's you, it's all for you Everything I do I tell you all the time Heaven is a place on earth with you Tell me all the things you wanna do I heard that you like the bad girls Honey, is that true? It's better than I ever even knew They say that the world was built for two Only worth living if somebody is loving you Baby, now you do Now, Now you do Now you do Now you do (Now you do) Now, Now you do Now you do Now you do

[@azra3217]

I need this cover on Spotify 🖤

[@obycajnadeniska]

its so beautiful to see how they connect with music, they live for it

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Three years later : still one of the best covers I've heard. The build-up is amazing.

[@Lekhderpowa]

He gives to every song he covers the beauty it deserves. Real talented man

[@polakorecka8914]

omg he's such a crush

[@ghostie7790]

definitely going to check this dude out. His other Live lounge was incredible, he turned a Taylor swift pop song into something with feeling. This man is a creative with a lot of soul. I'm gonna check him out right now. I love when this happens!

[@budding269]

+ghostie7790 thank you! He is so amazing! Gotta new album coming out in spring as well!

[@mowabadmos3042]

Amazeballstastic as usual. He makes everything sound so special and meaningful

[@janasfilms9058]

THIS IS LIFE I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW

[@asieeek_3497]

I love Lana but his voice... it's magical. The best cover I've ever heard!

[@anujsawhney9445]

This is so good, I literally didn't want it to end.

[@arianabanjo5536]

OH MY GOD TOM I GOT 50 MILLION GOOSEBUMPS FROM THIS

[@oykusena5177]

If there was someone who can sing this song more sentimental than Lana Del Rey, it can be only Tom Odell!

[@majstawa]

she holds me in her big arms XD

[@alanathomson6329]

A woman can have big arms. Just saying

[@LAyugi]

majstawa And apparently he wears sundresses as well hahah

[@Plottoberry]

Do u even lift

[@lilyderoux7080]

Sorry, but a woman could easily have big arms... It's called lifting...

[@lizznarvaez8058]

My love. His voice is just wow. I love this version

[@getdownlo]

love this, suits tom's voice so much, and those bv's are smashing it!!

[@arislyalfonso217]

THAT NOTE AT THE END WHEN THEY SING 'IF SOMEBOODYY' IS LOVING YOU WAS THE MOST ETHEREAL THING.... :O

[@fatimajn5033]

The way he sings ''I am in his favourite sundress. watching me get undresss ...'' makes me laugh))

[@sophiesummerfield9508]

It makes me cry, I love him so much. So perfect!

[@giuliacastellani4811]

one of the best cover that i've heard so far of my queen Lana. Well done Tom Odell 💝

[@hannahemlyn3355]

one of the most moving covers i have ever heard in my life, if not most

[@richardwilkinson5605]

Probaly one the best covers ever done ...its unreal.

[@heilyflores9233]

Omg he is so beautifull

[@martinamorell6116]

If you wanna cry for ten hours straight just listen to this and die in peace

[@karolglez822]

That ending

[@easymunching6363]

I just love it how every artist I like covers a song of lana like kasabian, tom odell, kelly clarkson and miley fucking cyrus!!!😄 😍😍😍

[@missfairtrade]

this is amazing omg 😫 his voice is angelic. this puts my cover of video games to shame hahahahah

[@MonkeySuperstar95]

fucking hell he looks like austin butler

[@erinross2640]

Omg legit thought that forever 😂

[@stevengregory6932]

This reminds me of someone I miss.

[@ceciliamorales2963]

I can’t believe this!😭 Tom and Lana are both one of my favorite singers and inspirations💘⭐️; this sounds amazing in Tom’s voice.

[@LauraPuntaier]

Yesterday: Bastille. Today: Tom Odell. Now invite The 1975 again and it will be perfect. x

[@mabrts]

London Grammar and Disclosure and coming up next I believe (which is amazing), but its the week of Brits Breakthough Act nominees, so I suppose we'll have to wait a bit fot The 1975

[@LauraPuntaier]

mabrts I know but I hope they'll invite The 1975 soon.

[@rachell5282]

Laura Puntaier twitter.com/the1975/status/433941268125597696

[@LauraPuntaier]

Rachel Lee Wow, it's like I was looking into the future! :D

[@ck9265]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL IM CRYING

[@dani_dan_dan4296]

only just came across this and damn, it made me cry. Having the male voice (and an incredible, emotional one at that) sing it instead makes me feel like my boyfriend could be saying these words to me. Damnit feels *wipes tears*

[@purplefairy9933]

I love Lana Del Rey but this cover is just... so beautiful♡

[@annsanchez9722]

This is everything

[@iLL3571]

This sounds so much like 'Another love' when he performed live for The voice UK, just look it up to get the shivers

[@grantbr9823]

Lana Del Rey ❤ Tom Odell❤

[@simonet2476]

❤️❤️

[@sholaadesina3044]

the backing vocals + tom's voice make the harmonies sound euphoric. mesmerizing is the only word that springs to mind. so much better, so much more emotion fueled than lana's version 2behonest.

[@fether5659]

How am I just discovering this???? My favourite artist covering my favourite artist!?!??!? This is beautiful Tom.

[@mattyf9215]

So well put together. What a crescendo of lead and support vocals.

[@vuyanimrwebi6021]

Simply AMAZING WOW

[@xGribbles]

Tom Odell is da best

[@mollieeaston267]

I love his voice so much 😍

[@fernandafeillis2567]

Tom Is my fav artist like Lana..I even got a tattoo "Heaven is a place on earth with you". Im crying in the sweetest pain! 💚

[@sunndayz44]

4:14 literally gives me chills

[@Diana-uj6dt]

I love Lana , but Tom, you are amazing ! I love your songs ♡

[@nompond]

THE BACKGROUND SINGER AND TOM ODELL AND PAINSO I LOVE THIS

[@yxlau4845]

fuck me....why did i discover this gem ONLY NOW. this is a pure blessing

[@dilarakurr]

i am in love with his singing style!

[@pompadella]

the ending with that breathtaking pause...

[@runawayspirit1311]

that hit the spot. amazing

[@ulioliveira335]

so perfect i love this song

[@etherealibra1642]

So beautiful omg