Ben Howard covers Call Me Maybe in the Live Lounge

[@heatherwhite5191]

I remember listening to this on loop 11 years ago......came back to listen....now I'm stuck in the loop again

[@AAWWWWWW]

plot twist, its been an 11 year loop u never came out

[@SirAstartes]

Lets all show some appreication to the guy who is playing bass and drums at the same damn time. Pure talent.

[@12paardenlover]

shaggy to bad he left the band :(

[@Aoife13]

Nina pf Yeah I was literally just thinking "hey, I saw Ben this week and there was a different drummer". Do you know why he left?

[@kearress7350]

Nina pf Really?? That's sad news :( Ben/Chris/India was a magical combination..

[@Aoife13]

Kearress I've seen them recently and the new band is great though :) (India is still there of course)

[@ScottyJr5]

SirAstartes watch?v=QRBCzUPDUVA

[@Lanikins94]

3 years and still remains one of my favourite live lounge covers of al time

[@cgcconboy8168]

yh got to be

[@leftcoastvagrant]

+Tilly Von Turtle (Thulani Kimbugwe) Same. Love a few others, but this is the best. Ben is the best.

[@drummaman513]

It's aite

[@xRaverxBabyx]

Me too, all time favourite in fact. :)

[@joaopmarta]

make it 5 years now!

[@Jimyoyo]

8 years have passed and it’s still my favourite cover of any song.

[@sannddd77]

SAME here!!!! I still listen to it in 2021! LOVE IT

[@theatrain5388]

Fantastic cover, try the DMA's cover of Chers believe, every bit as good

[@oldskoolrc-m7k]

Same here too 👍

[@jameshiggins5389]

Fully agree pure class

[@beckys8164]

We love Ben!

[@gracebower3329]

anyone's who's still listening, I can't get over how they look at eachother as musicians, they're smiles as the beat and sounds connect its absolutely amazing to see it

[@DylanPottle]

Well I guess he had to pick from a couple songs and this was the only one he was familiar with so they just winged it and thats why they're laughing cause it's just a total out of the box song for them

[@staygold902]

That room is filled with some very talented people

[@kevinjeffrey6710]

Listening? 10 years on and its still on loop in my head all day

[@thebuzz2010]

He's new music has been very poor I think, used to be sooo much better

[@scheezy]

She has the BIGGEST crush on him lol

[@shelleynewbold7424]

Ok, so i''m 10 years late to the party, why have i only just found this? Lost track how many times i've listened to it.....One of the best covers x

[@mikeevans1585]

Heard this on radio 1 today…the best live lounge over heard…and made a terrible song very very good.

[@AGame0320]

Welcome to the party

[@Jezer1990]

The original is shit

[@kastile460]

Hey yeah, I'm 11 years late but baby I am here now and I am NOT leaving and nobody could make me.

[@whizz8871]

he's got the cheekiest smile! it's infectious, god damn it Ben..

[@prathagautam9872]

Exactly 😍😍

[@lucamorgese6340]

Someone's got a crush :) (5 yrs ago)

[@s.o.3753]

@@lucamorgese6340 um, I think we all do

[@NiceLittleQueenie]

I can easily say that this is the best cover in The Live Lounge EVER.

[@TasnuvaAshrafUm]

+NiceLittleQueenie I'd beg to differ

[@NiceLittleQueenie]

Tasnuva Ashraf Which cover do you think is the best one?

[@TasnuvaAshrafUm]

I don't like ranking anything as ''Best'' :3 But I do like the problem cover by hozier and there are some pretty good ones as well

[@adkelfvces7199]

+NiceLittleQueenie it definetly up there but also nick mulvey we are never getting back together and slaves shutdown

[@TasnuvaAshrafUm]

Daniel Królik No .-. too much acrobatics going on vocally imo

[@antoniorace6513]

The way he smiles while singing literally gave me so much life

[@heathermcmaster7599]

Antonio Race nb

[@Ati-MarcusS]

11 Years and i still remember this and come back to hear this masterpiece of a cover thank you Ben and the Band for this

[@cocorosie4146]

this is the best live lounge cover of all time

[@DingoDIDeatmybaby]

Coco Rosie I dunno, I mean Hozier's "Problem" cover, The 1975's "What makes you beautiful", Sam Smith's "When I was your man", Birdy's "Let [her] go", Thirty Seconds to Mars' "Stay", and Bastille's "We can't stop" (I could go on, but you get the point) are all pretty damn good as well. This definitely belongs in the conversation, but there are so many good ones that each make a good argument for the best cover.

[@oVaRaTeD97]

Dick Bütt bastille's locked out of heaven cover too

[@Lucas.Mbh27]

Look his cover of Dancing in The Dark and Figure 8 (he also included Twice by Little Dragon in the song)

[@kyliekylie5547]

Dude check out his cover of Hideaway!!! So good

[@djnicholls6587]

It's fantastic, but check out Linkin Park's cover of Rolling in the Deep - A-MAZ-ING!!

[@tiefklang]

Leaving this comment so whenever someone likes it, i will come back and listen again to this masterpeace

[@AGame0320]

You're welcome

[@anthonymilligan2620]

242 times now 👏🏼

[@lookazpl]

Let's go. Been listening to this masterpiece since it was released.

[@LucyRoseUp]

Its a great cover wlda never known it w out him

[@kepeti86]

Voted number 5 in all time best live lounge today!

[@LivyJasmine]

anyone else thoroughly impressed by the drummers multi-tasking skills?

[@aikenodubitan5256]

As in...!

[@Leftwingnazi1]

You mean how well thy bass player multi tasked

[@iandouglas6073]

Its the bassist for me

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Absolutely

[@gregbearne2195]

Not really, drummers multi task naturally. Imagine having a tom behind you and still have to hit it in time.

[@sabotaj117]

October 2019 and Still listening to this cover! Great Job Ben Howard @BBC Radio 1

[@isaacverrall8782]

Bro im here RN

[@jakemorrison8507]

It just ages like fine wine

[@roxsealandsouthdevon2838]

Covid 19 and listening 😢

[@BillzProductions]

I think he can see he's producing liquid gold when he looks over to a band mate and just smiles uncontrollably. This is musical genius, simple, yet intricate; technically perfect, yet clings on to this rubato messy feel that makes you fall even deeper in love with the music.

[@kelseyh4661]

I thought he was laughing at the lyrics but I like your explanation better

[@BlackPantherCrime]

I love this cover of it! Used to listen to Ben Howard all the time! Glad I found this again! Please like this comment to remind me to listen to this banger everytime thank you 🩵

[@tookool4school]

when he laughs...adorbz. where has this guy been all my life? talented as hell

[@Thetimpson]

Please never say "adorbz" again. Ever. It's avs.

[@tookool4school]

Courtney Timpson what is avs? and i hate all the new annoying as terms but this guy man, he brings out the 12 year old in me.

[@Thetimpson]

Bananasauce Avs = average. Yes, I was being hypocritical... as a joke =)

[@WhoLetThemIn]

It is adorbz though.

[@lenakarius9248]

Bananasauce Oh it was very cute i had to smile with him :)

... and suddenly Call Me Maybe is a beautiful and profound song. Whoa, I absolutely adore this.

[@reallygood7904]

he adds so meaning to the song with his emotion!

[@andrewlee6561]

Ben Howard, India Bourne and Chris Bond nailed this cover. There's a haunting sound to it, which is very good. I like it and if other folk don't like it that's their choice. No hate going on here, just an ear for good music and the enjoyment of seeing three brilliant musicians enjoying the moment...........

[@paulioc1403]

Sad that India gets no recognition on any of the videos. The songs wouldn't be the same without her.

[@nina_smithy]

Still the best cover in the history of Live Lounge. Ben Howard being an absolute babe in this video is just the cherry on the cake

[@RhiannonCol]

I still listen to this song at least 2/3 times a week……absolute fire 🔥

[@paulioc1403]

Every.. single.. day 😁

[@stephaniemayor1423]

I’ve looked for words to comment on how good this for 9 years and I still am speechless every time

[@liamstroud5111]

Goosebumps for 9 years, damn you Ben you beautiful human being!

[@denizakcaogluu]

He took that cheesy summer hit and made it the creepy stalker song it should be. I love him so much.

[@Celestethebestinthewest]

I'll never look at the song the same 🤔

[@acharich]

🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

[@nonope5575]

Insert unneccisary commentary here (THIS)

[@janikaogstefan]

I think that's why he was smiling, he realised how stalker he sounded.

[@quins5583]

Exactly! he took this bubblegum pop song and flipped it on it's head. Made it dark and haunting I love it so much!!

[@JustForBooks]

never thought i would like this song.....but this is incredible

[@AlejandroConta]

+Sophia Jorgensen I would says that this is crazy

[@benking2882]

Wtf are you talking about fool? Everybody likes this song 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@losttribe3001]

10 years old and still one of the best covers ever!

[@Ollian2]

I just LOVE how he keeps smiling, like "am i really doing this right now?" love the authentic fun he seems to be having!

[@JensaMaiNali]

I could be 80 years old and I'd still blush watching Ben on this video.

[@lucypeirce1107]

Literally heard this for the first time yesterday on Radio 1, can’t believe it’s ten years old! Such an amazing cover, love how much Ben is smiling and laughing throughout

[@mrkrazyaznguyizkrazy]

Brilliant! Flawless transition of a pop song. I still can't believe he was actually able to do this. He was cracking smiles and giggles during his singing. The crew was also cracking. Hahaha!

[@Gg-sw3nv]

It's July 2022 and I still love this cover as much as I did when I first heard it 10 years ago!

[@winston9610]

It is my absolute favourite when artists I like cover songs I wouldn't normally listen to because my 11 year old sister listens to them, and then turn them into something way deeper and more profound.

[@lc0597]

pop is art too, ben

[@zepsis]

I must come back to this song multiple times every year. Still one of my favourite covers along with Corinne Bailey Rae and Since I've been loving you

[@Callofduty12yearsold]

his smile makes me so happy

[@ryansimpsonmedia2023]

1:20 This is when he realises how awesome it sounds

[@bridgettgaines]

Yess

[@acharich]

@isus kist 😂😂😂

[@travis6694]

Ryan Simpson no it probably was because he can’t believe he’s doing this song, completely out of his realm.

[@sylvesterellis4291]

2:19 will have women going crazy if a guy hit her with that line. Ben is awesome

[@swagdog100]

because he was impressed by the drummer / bassist

[@saltyshimakei4155]

Ben Howard DEFINITELY made this song his own. I adore him and his music so much.

[@MrRyanSimpson]

This is what a cover is supposed to sound like. Love the arrangement and the new take on the style. genius

[@sarahmonroe3096]

Ok, I'm in love with his smile, officially. :D

[@eldepr14]

I thought I was the only one, but again I'm a guy :p

[@victordelagarza9072]

John Torres nah bro I jizzed a bit too

[@Laynielouxu]

You guys lol this killed me!

[@Vita1892]

India is too! :P

[@stuntmanwill]

Every so often I remember this cover and have to listen again, can’t believe how he turned pop song into this absolutely beautiful song! Respect

[@fatherfather2357]

stuntmanwill same lol, this is why I’m here now

[@stuntmanwill]

@@fatherfather2357 here I am again, one year on, hope you’re hanging in there!

[@fatherfather2357]

@@stuntmanwill thxs man! I hope the same for you!

[@stuntmanwill]

Back again, he just has so much emotion in his music 😢

[@amandasintra2255]

He makes of every song an event. It's so uncanny. Thank you Ben.

[@Tsudkyk]

When Ben starts singing the chorus, he cracks a smile as if the cover is a joke. Best joke I have heard in a long time.

[@iamresistance5234]

SO TALENTED. This guy is AMAZING. His drummer is also playing the bass.. -No man is an island, this I know Maybe you were the ocean and I was just a stone.

[@v.c.4861]

Ben Howard is one talented dude

[@JHA854]

India and Ben's little smiles are so cute haha.

[@pranavgautam96]

India?

[@JHA854]

India Bourne, the woman on the cello(?)

[@pranavgautam96]

Ahhh. I didnt know her name sir. Was even looking for it. :))

[@nothingasitseems1860]

Love there connection

[@manonverdonck6912]

Bob marley

[@MrBetolugano]

6 years after I first heard this cover and still the best. So smooth!!!

[@kadebryden5211]

I love how for all his covers, the guitar pieces he writes for them, so many guitarists would kill to be able to come up with something like that for their own songs and yet he just uses it for one of his cover. - 'Hideaway' and 'Silent Night' in particular. So talented!!!

[@CJ-zj1wu]

So many years later I still absolutely love this cover, everyone is so incredibly talented, completely transformed the song and all clearly had great fun performing it

[@EllieJayden]

This man is a musical genius.

[@MrSaschamann]

Years going by and im still here listening to his cover. Thanks for the feelings i get by listening to it

[@Crimsonzs]

For those who don’t know Ben Howard, please, I beg you, listen to all of his stuff. Every bit of it. You’ll be blown the fuck away I guarantee your life on it. Easily one of the best artists ever. It’s not even a dispute.

[@feedapony]

An ex introduced me to him 6 years ago. Haven't stopped listening since

[@iamastrangeloop9204]

Okay I will

[@erikw4529]

It’s an amazing song, the smile on his face makes it even more perfect!

[@gidgemo1869]

This needs to be on an album. I need to happily pay for the privilege of downloading it and listening to it on repeat.

[@oaeeae72]

I love this songs .. It Gets me every time .. feeling blue butterflies .. love the interaction on stage .. smiles all over the place .. the is what happiness looks like btw great song, sweet lyrics and awsome interpretation 🦋🦋🦋🥰

[@SquawkingSnail]

Still love this just as much as the first time i heard it. What a masterpiece.

[@bustingatdaseems]

Who’s still listening in 2024?

[@eviecroft8371]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@urlocalidiot4922]

me its for a school task

[@jonnyhannon8011]

All day, baby!

[@TyrantOFynder]

Hell yeah....its one of my favorite covers!!!..He totally made it his own..its insanely good.

[@JC-jy9lm]

This is in my live lounge play list that goes on a couple times a week man

[@imabeerlover]

I still come back to this every now and then and still amazed with how good it is, They knew it was special at the time and I love that and the tune.

[@imabeerlover]

I agree still !!

[@thejokeofthemillennium7800]

They look so in love. He smiling cause he happy and proud. He gave that song a second life for ever in all of us. Thanks

[@emaciatedunicorn]

is that guy seriously playing the bass and the drums at the same time....rock on

[@MattBoehm87]

I saw a guy rock a bass, keyboard and kick drum at the same time. It was epic. the hand eye coordination is crazy.

[@MrLivesey911]

They all chop and change instruments throughout songs!! Firkin amazing band!!

[@LikeAZombie01]

You could call him the..... Drum n Bass father

[@JGato-ii6ky]

Both are pillars of time within music so it would make sense for the same guy to play both.

[@zachbaker723]

He stole the emperor's groove

[@jazleen578]

his smile :)!!!! almost changed the song but loved it when i saw him smile!

[@floechen1991]

nobody is talking about the bass player/drummer? He's doing it simultaneously and rly great:)

[@davidepanico3002]

He's fantastic too

[@eyebelieve3]

Yes they are, it’s a large portion of comments you just have to engage your brain and eyes and look.

[@tompaine381]

Been coming back since 2012 what a cover and what a bloke. Long live Ben

[@richardyoung3172]

One of my all time favorite covers! What a tune!

[@ellaandlewis464]

After 9 years I’m still blown away buy the drumming and bass playing at the same time 🥁 🎸 ❤️

[@robingardner1109]

So amazing. Love this version. Gives so much feeling.

[@TheBeaveral]

Call me maybe Ben Howard remix 1/1/2021. Thank you and respect for bringing me back to you for a listen every time I need a banker.

[@kemikalrxn]

All these years have passed and I'm even more amazed that this happened.

[@rachaelconning3407]

This song legit makes me so happy, I smile every time i watch

[@TheFirstGroover]

Apart the choice of the song, this guy has such a priceless talent.

[@xsammyx101x]

i think it was just supposed to be a little bit of fun hence the laughter at every chorus , anyway it does show his talent, hes covered song that oculd not be further from his usual style and made it cool and original . i like the song and ben

[@xsammyx101x]

im not hating just staing my point :)

[@livusthegreat]

Saw him live in 2012 shortly after he did this. People were trying to get him so sing the song and he said, "not going to lie, but I fucking hate that song." So yeah that's that wrapped up ;)

[@ethanward63]

That bit from 3:04 to 3:42 is what takes this cover to another level.. The rest of the cover is awesome, bit that bit was just something else. Simple yet effective

[@KadenceRain]

I always love when I hate a song and someone can cover it in a way that makes me love the song. This is pure genius.

[@nerissaortiz6519]

his smile throughout the song is soooo cute

[@MusicFreak-ly7hq]

I always come back to this cover, it's amazing!

[@VladShpiro]

Their take on this song gave me Kings of Leon vibes :) And yes, huge props to that drummer/bass player

[@RaynarRogers]

Whoa a lot of Ben Howard hate. I love this and I think that his music is beautiful. People like to attack musicians if they don't like their music or voice... unfortunately, there aren't millions of eyes judging you, watching your every move in your job but if there were... wouldn't you appreciate the screaming teenagers leaving the fuck alone? You wouldn't go to a football match and start cursing at football... It's like.. watch a game of Tennis if you hate it so much.

[@p4cks]

the most perfect, succinct and accurate reply i've ever seen on yt

[@1jlothar]

Definitely Raynar and p4cks. I suspect some jealousy in the haters too..

[@ciCCapROSTi]

Justin Brady jealousy? seriously? thats the best you can come up with? while i think this cover is shit, wants to be "artistic" and fails miserably, opinions aside, why would anyone be jealous of anything?

[@Ninjjadog]

The guys a genius, its a radio live cover, better than the original shite, i love his work

[@xXIamPlanBXx]

ben howard is the absolute truth. been listening to him for years, and will for years to come.

[@cheynosaur]

omg i can't stop listening to this it's so good

[@nocturnallyinsane]

He makes this song sound beautiful....amazing.

[@tobyhankinssmith5220]

Anyone listening to this in 2024

[@danielconway1688]

Always lol

[@johnosullivan3367]

Yes sir

[@TheDecagon247]

12years old is wild but... here we are ❤🎉

[@quentinfarquar]

Yup

[@aprilauren1]

Just discovered this cover...not sure how I missed it

[@resultsdeliverypositivity]

I love that all 3 of them are multi tasking. Respect!

[@martoszeczka]

so much love this version and Ben's smile

[@donnamariewatts3750]

Still can’t stop listening. A masterpiece

[@gelarehmohebbi]

Hahaahah holy shit, this is fkn dope!! I love it!! 👏🥲 Ben Howard has such a unique and beautiful voice... its like light and airy, breathy, but gritty and gutteral at the same time!! Esmeralda is one of the most gorgeous songs ive ever heard and it fkn destroys me every time i listen to it!!! He is truly so spectacular, and his band are fkn phenomenal too!!!

[@alyssamccomb2734]

Literally the best cover ever. Such a beautiful take on the song.

[@angelacoffmanpalazzolo9440]

Listening November 4th 2019 first time I've heard him cover this song ❤️ I love so much more then the original version he does this song ❤️ so much justice I really appreciate hearing this right now great Job

[@emilyschultz2102]

Same here! First time!!

[@nadineacker3010]

Amazingly talented! The cello adds so much depth, and with the guitar, and Ben's voice - wow! Thanks for this, it made my day.

[@Dredger76]

I don’t know how but this guy is just fucking awesome. Trust me, I’m 42 years old and to date I’ve never known such a talented man. Just wow. He blows me away every time. Then his mate playing drums and bass at the same time! Do you have any idea just how difficult that is? Then just wow, the girl playing the chello, how gorgeous is her smile. So proud that these guys are human, the same as us all. Inspiration

[@natcampbell2238]

I just think it's such a cracking cover. Best thing to come out of livelounge listening. He took a failure of a song and made it edgy and almost a bit haunting. Real nice use of all the instruments. Really impressed.

[@aryan7767]

The song isn’t a failure. It’s a really catchy well done songs popular things are y always cringe

[@lilianaastyles5887]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE

[@davidshelby3750]

***** Nope.

[@lilianaastyles5887]

no :(

[@HH-kq1eo]

+lilianaa styles I'm so sorry to hear that! I basically grew up on him

[@marvincunanan5334]

Making a folk version of a pop song.. I'm digging this one.. Huge love from philippines ben!! A fan of yours since 2014!!

[@Perplexiteezy]

Randomly ran into this cover, so glad I did

[@randallhunt4421]

This is the most genius cover ever! If you can turn that song into that wow. Well done Ben

[@branberrymuffin]

I dont see why theres hate going on! I just love the feel of this!

[@sarahlindsay7767]

I love the band and I'm not really into rock. I love this song from Carly and he made for people not feel guilty about liking it.

[@branberrymuffin]

You dont have to be into rock to be enjoying good music!

[@lewismoore884]

Love the cover! Ben Howard is still kicking it on 2024

[@prathagautam9872]

The way he smiles at times 😍😍

[@RichAndFunky]

Every time I watch this I notice a little smile appearing on my face.

[@ailenramogida4626]

He gave me chills singing call me maybe. This is pure talent.

[@alanalove4446]

Seen him live and so bloody amazing! I love this cover.

[@allabouttheviews]

AMAZING. Best live lounge cover ever.

[@Orangejuci]

I just cant get over this. I've watched it so many times, and it amazes me, every time. Poor Carly. This is just embarrassing for her.

[@sterlihalla]

i agree

[@prathagautam9872]

Exactly

[@pudgeomall3161]

The way they keep smiling at each other is so cute :)

[@aqurk]

This cover is so crazy good, and makes me so happy. You are the best Ben.

[@Lvwl3ss]

i have listened to this at least once a month since it was done