Ben Howard - The Boxer (High Quality)

I couldn't find a proper quality version of this song, so I decided to upload one. Enjoy!
(Original song by Simon & Garfunkel - 1968)
© Ben Howard

[@sachavincent9921]

Ben has done a great job of this song

[@kearress7350]

The chello is amazing!! As well as the whole cover...

[@grantwallace1882]

One of my favourite songs performed by one of my favourite musicians... Awesome!

[@nesniping6378]

his best and most underrated cover

[@tiagobcouto]

Have you heard his Hideaway cover from Kiesza?

[@djwnakata9406]

Original was a classic. Cover is refreshing. Thanks Ben.

[@breakdown7553]

man...ben...why you always get me

[@TheBeansOnToast66]

I don't know why but I absolutely love this song for some reason?

[@xtrovrtaditya]

Well you don't need a reason ! :D

[@kathleenyohn6237]

It is a song about being a survivor, something we can all relate to, especially as we age.

[@abbyh1312]

So beautiful, India's voice is wonderful here!

[@wendywilliams4826]

Love Ben Howard!!!

[@christinascott8150]

Peace. Love. And All the beautiful Little things ✌️❤️😊🌱

[@beccajohnson7873]

Ben, you do it every time. Thanks and love from Cape Breton xx💗

[@xydex99]

Don't know what some of you are on about, I think he did a great job. Prefer the original but this is really nice.

[@97callumh]

Nothing will ever beat the original but this is pretty close, brilliant cover

[@SarBarBer]

I actually prefer the version of Mumford and Sons over the original, you should check it out :)

[@bugodi327]

+SarBarBer no snare drum. No me likey

[@KaffineKlown]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful song, beautiful cover. I love Ben Howard's music. Such a talented soul.

[@AlexArmi94]

Incredible, can't wait for his new album!

[@gsacco15]

CGCGGC Capos on the 11th covering everything but the 6th string. put your fingers on the low E string everything is open. picking sounds like 62436251 should be the same as video games cover of his. Thanks guys

[@Verput]

That would be more correctly: CGCGGC Capos on the 11th covering everything but the 6th string. Put your fingers on the low E string in thus frets(in turn): 11, 10, 8, 6 and repeat. Everything under capo is open. for each picking fret you play: 63436351. going to another fret before you playing last string(1) and you ll get clear similar to what Ben plays.

[@2px_]

how is it even possible to prefer any other version than this

[@rammax8381]

Simply Impressive, without words the magic made music.

[@pauladams1336]

A great song to cover, thanks Ben!

[@marinapopovic8923]

..but it doesn't need to be better or anything, it's just different, beautiful and refreshing.. thank you Ben

[@SolitaryMan41]

Outstanding.

[@priya-louanmacknay5451]

I think this is just beautiful... :)

[@Pumpkin-gk2oj]

I think this takes the original.... spectacular 👌

[@joeharringtonbuilds]

thank you soooo much i love ben howard and need new music from him!

[@elmillington9187]

this is a blessing

[@seanorphoto]

magic

[@liamschofield13]

This version is good but i have to say Mumford and Sons version is just unreal.

[@Cammackaveli]

Liam Schofield Nice! Passenger's is great too!!! Cheers

[@EslamAbdelazim]

+Liam Schofield Exactly! Mumford and Sons one is the best cover so far. no doubts this one is good too.

[@estennison]

I love mumford's version but I think this is like a completely different song, so I like them both for different reasons.

[@Vanessa-ZLT19]

❤❤❤

[@karenb9656]

Isn't this a cover? I can't wait for his new album! Nothing better than a benny how song! Love him!

[@lukedavies1660]

A Simon & Garfunkel original maybe?

[@cornish2405]

Luke Davies Yep Simon and Garfunkel cover, brilliant cover better the the original I rackon

[@Pfunkybear]

Hero

[@maddysimpson9732]

amazing, thanks for uploading. all the other uploads of this sucked.

[@evilplum7748]

Thank you!

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

The best version of this song is the original Simon and Garfunkel.

[@tipsycat27]

You can't beat the original and I don't think this version has enough passion behind it but I don't think I could ever dislike one of Ben's songs. He just makes everything so soft and lilting and rough.

[@cornish2405]

Nice Cover :)

[@Richiethegardener]

Anybody knows how to play this version?! Some tabs please?!

[@gsacco15]

Anyone know the tabs I'm pretty sure the running is CF#CGGC? Unreal song.

[@MikeSkinner2412]

CGCGGC Capo 6/7

[@RandomallyChosen]

Mike Skinner 6th string is left open

[@moenchi1]

this was released in 2014? whaaat

[@moenchi1]

how could i walk so blind through the wold

[@tomstocken2754]

You must love Ben Howard. But no body she attempt to emulate Simon and garfunkel

[@Tyr7673]

PALS...

[@BassBruce]

He kinda mumbles his way through.

[@youknowsnow1452]

that's just Benny

[@MCernoble]

Bee listen to his other stuff, the mumbling is apart of his style.

[@crazydiamond7967]

Yellow led better.... But not better than you... Never the bag. 😉☺️🤗💐⌛🤟

[@jackhallows45]

There are certain songs that just shouldn't be covered, not saying this is bad but..

[@rfb5056]

Mumford and Sons - The Boxer. Counter.

[@K0Y0L0E0C0U0L0L0E0N]

If ben can successfully cover Call me maybe.. then he can cover whatever he likes

[@maryelizabethnauha1296]

the boxer is actually originally by simon and garfunkle. one of the bands ben grew up on

[@lisasfanno1]

+Jack Hallows actually, i can imagine Laura Marling just handling it quite well

[@nesniping6378]

This is 10x better than the original, if I'm being honest.

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

S👀S😶

[@FastRunner00]

Ok unpopular opinion here but in my opinion the versions of The Boxer rank like this: 1. Mumford and Sons 2. Ben Howard (would be first but I don't like the harmonization in the chorus) 3. Simon and Garfunkel I'm so sorry. Please don't hurt me.

[@embroad4357]

+Becky Tiding Everyone has their opinion, hope no one bashes you lol

[@JohnSmith-tz4wx]

How dare you have an opinion?!

[@nesniping6378]

+Eli Luckily, Ben Howard's fanbase contains some of the nicest people out there

[@embroad4357]

I completely agree, I really want to see him live again. Think everyone who likes Ben Howard has the same mind set :)

[@uhnah5099]

If you don't put Simon & Garfunkel at the top of that list you're CRAZY.

[@juryrecitalmay1359]

I totally would cover this but the concept of whores is a misnomer most are exploited vulnerable youths still might cover it but change the lyrics

[@nickcaesar5833]

Mumford's sons version of this sooo crap, this version is pretty good but the o.g. is amazing

[@lynx_lx]

Nah this better

[@Denkfeuer]

bad try, he never gets close --- he stands for his own

[@youknowsnow1452]

Let’s be fair.. the original is shite

[@lynx_lx]

Ong bro

[@joehillary6981]

Ben, sorry mate your indie girl voice does not do this song justice.

[@lynx_lx]

Ur opinion I like this better

[@TheGuitarded1]

Don't like it at all. I think he ruined a great song.

[@JohnSmith-tz4wx]

I don't get how covers ruin the original...

[@chaboi4226]

TheGuitarded1 This is better than the original tho

[@lynx_lx]

@@chaboi4226 ong bro

[@isaacrubin9291]

It's okay I guess, and I'm all for other artists adding their own style or input to a song. I just can help feeling this version is woefully worse than the original and that this version ruins the whole spirit of the song.