Black Balloon (Cover) - Goo Goo Dolls

[@ristinakay]

Man we're going into 2024 and this is still the best cover of this song that I've ever heard by far.

[@chrisrodgers1087]

He did an incredible job with this!

[@onlyapp]

He’s truly incredible.

[@mosesvaughncurbsidewarrior7233]

Agreed.

[@kaylathompson2350]

Sure is! I'm here because I am thinking of doing it for my audition for The Voice. NOT sure if I can now, he's so damn good! Keep it up dude.

[@daveberthelot6737]

Agree

[@walker9379]

Brother you have a beautiful voice. And killer on the axe. Still here in 2024 listening to this. Bravo

[@donn2527]

Set the speed to 1.25x and you get the upbeat version from the original. Either way, this cover is absolutely beautiful and I'm happy you covered this greatly!

[@metropcs970]

You the real mvp man hahaha

[@90kyro]

You know the rendition is perfect when the normal play speed and the 1.25x speed are both really good lol

[@SamuelWinters]

Thank you I did too. Too slow lmao

[@andrewgregory8859]

How do I set the speed please?

[@terryburks6839]

good tip

[@TheHungaryJack]

Calling this a “cover” does not do it justice. Absolutely a knockout performance.

[@oopsydoodles5794]

💯

[@jonny7070]

💯

[@KevinBeck-vo7qr]

1.15 works magically

[@NaNaNaBatKyle]

All these years later and I still come back to listen to this. Absolutely my favorite cover of one of my all time favorite songs. Thank you again for putting this out there.

[@IntelligentElephant]

Austin I know this will get lost in comments but I hope you eventually do find this comment. I have literally re-watched this video and sang along with it dozens and dozens of times. I much prefer this version over ANY other version because you perform it better. Thank you for taking the time to make this video which I'll probably be watching 10, 20 hopefully even 40+ years from now. Thank you for making this video, and making it sound just right on the important parts. I want to say much more but don't know how. This video means a lot to me on an emotional and psychological level. Its because of videos like these, that if KZbin ever does go under and/or the servers get hacked and we lose vids like this one... ...a lot of crying... depression and crying.

[@evanmechify]

True words spoken.

[@Toom2112]

Jay Blue Totally Agree! Unbelievable cover!

[@IntelligentElephant]

Yep

[@tonymarchetti5553]

See, I don't get it. He sounds ok. Is he still alive. CAN he sing and play at the same time. Or is it against Dr.'s orders. No offense intended bud but maybe you should try doing it while your walking down the street. Or through the park. Maybe just for the video do it standing up.Might add some days to your life. Good luck out there.

[@iloveknawledge6552]

@@tonymarchetti5553 don't be a dick dude

[@StaindOnTheField]

This is one of the most beautiful covers I've ever heard. Hope you're still rocking out, man

[@jordanc1803]

You probably won't ever see this, comment, but this is the most beautiful cover of my favorite song I've ever heard. You are so incredibly talented. Keep up the great work and thanks for posting for us to enjoy!

[@mattortwein9932]

My absolute favorite song, also. This is the only cover I've really liked. Soo good.

[@ACMusic7]

Thank you so much Jordan! I’m so happy you enjoy my cover 😁💜

[@jordanc1803]

@@ACMusic7 you're welcome! Thanks for responding ☺️

[@heatherfeather131]

I agree it’s beautiful

[@kargenbright77]

Best cover I have ever heard!

[@MichaelStafiej]

2023 and still strong!

[@briane8627]

How have I never run into this cover?? The algorithm has failed me for over a decade apparently. Fantastic!

[@sinjon]

Such an incredible cover

[@minderoded2383]

Keep coming back to this vid year after year. You perfected this song. Great job, dude

[@TheAtrain513]

Best cover on KZbin hands down!!!!

[@Kidlaters]

TheAtrain513 Agree!

[@JeffreyTremblay-z9x]

Stunning. Absolutely hit it just right. Goosebumps. What a voice.

[@ReplicaICN]

Dude I hope that you do this for a living because people would pay money to hear this Incredible

[@stevecampbell5106]

Goo Goo Dolls are my favourite band, so when I see someone has covered one of their songs, I'm always sceptical. But wow. Outstanding. Best cover of a Goo's song I've ever heard. Thank you for your amazing work.

[@transgenerator]

Bro, you have an incredible gift! Never stop singing, and sharing your incredible talent with the world. Thank you for bringing this song back to life!

[@dorbzilla]

I know you have a lot of subscribers and seem to be pretty popular. Despite all that, I just wanted to say that this was an amazing piece of music. Thank you for breathing new life into it and for being an inspiration. Best of wishes to you and your future.

[@ragsbombadil195]

I'd love to see/hear you play and sing. It's tough for me but you got something there my dude. Great job! Keep going!

[@wrecksy2388]

Fabulous. Crazy good and still one of the best covers anywhere!

[@PumpkinMozie]

I’m watching this for the first time 12 years after he posted it, but dang, this cover is great! You have a wonderful voice. Hope you’re doing well out there 👍

[@paulhanks5566]

Hey buddy, I was there all those years ago when you first posted this cover. I want you to know I still keep coming back to hear your voice.

[@KevinAufdemberg5767]

Same! Hope he is doing well

[@redfoxse7en52]

Same

[@MikaTertius]

😭This was such a moving cover. Raw like this, you can clearly hear all the words and lyrics along with the mood behind them. Just hits different. Harder, somehow.

[@jonny7070]

😢 you couldn't have said it better

[@BrenQ99]

I come back to watch this every once in a while. It is superb.

[@ErnieMcCracken-io3pw]

Wherever this man is right now, I hope he’s well. I know I am after listening to this amazing rendition

[@Tofubar1019]

I still listen to this once a week. love it!

[@jsauce8669]

Wow what a beautiful cover! Great job ❤

[@NCAmazing]

I discovered your music tonight, and i must say you are one of the most gifted artist i have ever heard. keep up the good work man and I'm positive good things are coming your way!

[@joegrof5962]

Hopefully u r still performing, a true superstar in waiting

[@darthtrader7605]

A true musician that produced better quality and better soul than most streamers today, 11 years ago. Bravo. I am in awe of you.

[@nairblab4061]

Gave me goosebumps. That was awesome, can really hear your soul speak through your voice. Keep it up man!

[@trevensteele3089]

Amazing version. Great playing, great vocal, faultless. Class act!!

[@chrisk1180]

4:10 Are you kidding me!! I could probably listen to this cover everyday for the rest of my life

[@jonny7070]

Me too

[@thomaslandry1215]

Over 20 years ago???? You still got it bro!!!

[@AnotherWriter815]

Oh wow. This is incredible. You have an amazing voice.

[@MichaelStafiej]

2019 and this is still on my go-to music playlist!

[@drewswan695]

Bro.... You have the voice of an angel.... So glad I stumbled upon this it was incredible! I can't understand how anyone could click a thumbs down on this. so what if he threw some reverb on, it was an awesome addition onto an already awesome voice!

[@zacharyburns8432]

i am rocking my son to sleep while we're listening to this song. Dude you are unbelievably talented. He was fighting sleep but not even 1 minute into you singing he was out like a light lol. Thanks for that man ;)

[@NoahStebbins]

This is my favorite cover on KZbin. I just want to let you know that you are an incredible singer and you give this song justice and more. Seriously, you are an absolute inspiration.

[@louremus]

Outstanding job man. I was at pnc arts center for the Goo goo dolls concert last Saturday and I would have loved to see you singing with the band. They wouldn't mind for sure. You are quite talented

[@shaunmc04]

First time seeing this guy. WOW!

[@heatherfeather131]

Truly beautiful , you made this your own style 🤍

[@GrizzWald49]

Step one: listen Step two: enjoy Step three: repeat

[@brianssillydiary5498]

Nicki in the one of them who watch over and over lol

[@TheJwr108]

I just stumbled on this video and you brought me to tears. This is the absolute best cover of this great song. I've subscribed to your channel and I love your voice.

[@key88crazy]

Man. The beauty in your voice transcends who you are, the way you sing this song transcends the song itself. In transcending this, I hear simplistically, pure beauty. Somehow you breakdown the song to pure beauty. Thank you for sharing.

[@Fromizzle22]

Best cover of any song I’ve ever heard

[@TyrellWellickEcorp]

Best cover I've EVER heard

[@TrendingTodayUSA]

definitely an epic song and a great cover!!

[@daveberthelot6737]

I keep coming back to this tune 👍

[@landonsnell4876]

Well done Austin. Been listening to this cover for years. Love you homie. Keep doing you. All the best.

[@MrBandini27]

The ultimate song of my youth. Man! You did a great job!!!

[@futureworks6116]

learning this song...wow, I'm encouraged to keep playing..so beautiful

[@natemantle5933]

futureworks6116 it's actually VERY easy to play! (other than the intro I guess). Once you get the tuning, you'll find that the chords are ridiculously easy to play.

[@johannesbach2027]

Great cover man! The ending gave me chills 💥

[@winekeremmerswaal]

Still love your version soooo much. Keep on coming back to this video once in a while and you still touch my heart, every single time... You are amazing man!

[@kholemcrae1100]

It’s been ten years and I still come back to this

[@brittfrancis]

i can say with the utmost certainty that all, or at least 98.7% of his covers are exquisitely done. his cover of "Follow You Into The Dark" by Death Cab For Cutie is personally my most favorite. Beautiful voice.

[@ACMusic7]

britt francis you are too kind! Thank you so much 💜

[@brittfrancis]

no prob...a gift like your voice deserves to be shared and recognized. it is truly great.

[@brittfrancis]

no prob...a gift like your voice deserves to be shared and recognized. it is truly great.

[@burner918]

Holy shit. This is BEAUTIFUL. Dude, just WOW....

[@jueshua148]

KILLED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are great bro!

[@jueshua148]

* years later, I'm back listening... Testament to your talent. You have more value than you will ever know.

[@Hydenja]

This cover has always touched my heart over the years

[@LukasKoch-l7r]

congrats man, very beautiful!

[@MichaelStafiej]

2021 and this is still on my go-to music playlist... and apparently I’m the only one that comments!

[@AlexMcCurdy89]

chills! beautiful tone, man!

[@MrLeSpeto]

My god, his voice is beautiful. Congratulations guy. I very liked

[@T-REV1993]

Instant Goosebumps. You have the voice of Angel's my man. Holy crap, great great great job

[@bambostarla6259]

Nailed it. You really did an amazing job. "There is no time left for loosin" wow, such a great vocal range austin

[@davidchaffin2657]

You are a gift from God! Never stop singing!

[@iwaituinhell]

Damn!!! Man u have a great voice wow almoat like the original

[@emma78925]

you're so talented , i really love your voice .

[@lisaskaggs3457]

Dang dude just beautiful!!! Been a Goo fan for almost 30 years and you just blew it out of the water!!! You also have good taste in music!!!💞💋💞

[@spaceboy1250]

doesn't get any better, thank you sir

[@mauricepierre3852]

Amazing voice man! You're a star!

[@cloroxbleach3026]

guitar is on point wow

[@ClaytonSkaggs]

Awesome! Convinced me to subscribe. Keep it up.

[@BleedBlueCasey]

Come back, I love this and have listened to it for two years 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@aaron8350]

great sounding voice but its that clearness on the high notes that really makes you stand out. great job!

[@kennethdurbin3385]

Holy fuck dude should be a star!! Amazing work! FU Boyce Avenue!

[@jenardjewii7177]

boyce avenue is overrated AF. overplaying it every freakin time.

[@andria5771]

Hey man .. God job. What's this tune?

[@rodrigos.oliveira7648]

i made the same ask?

[@brianbell504]

Victor Hugo Alves Black Balloon by Goo Goo Dolls

[@hudsonja]

I believe he meant the guitar tuning. I think most people play it as Db Ab Db Ab Db Db

[@rodrigos.oliveira7648]

Thanks...i think too,...that this

[@donaldhardy5712]

Dude one of the best covers ever! And nice Taylor by the way

[@MarkyMark577]

It's a Tak (Takamine).

[@donaldhardy5712]

Yeah my small phone makes it hard to see sometimes.

[@tomrichnafsky3089]

My mind is blown by this. Blown. Amazing

[@aacofdTower26]

Haunting.... I have a knot in my throat from this "cover". Outstanding job!!!

[@Technicallity1]

This is totally insane. Arguably better than the original

[@fefloria]

that was fucking beautiful

[@marcelobarros1011]

strong voice

[@MRWHITE-oi1uh]

Austin... You totally own this song. Much better than the original recording.I like to listen to your covers while my family and I are together. This morning I was making breakfast and heard you singing this one. I had to stop what I was doing and give it my full attention. I hope you never stop.

[@MyStein1]

Dude, Simply Amazing!! I like it slow too, with that tuning any speed is good

[@SydneyWu]

Baby's black balloon makes her fly I almost fell into that hole in your life And you're not thinking 'bout tomorrow Cuz you were the same as me But on your knees A thousand other boys could never reach you How could I have been the one? I saw the world spin beneath you And scatter like ice from the spoon that was your womb Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Or are you someone's prayer? You know the lies they always told you And the love you never knew What's the things they never showed you That swallow the light from the sun inside your room, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Always someone there And there's no time left for losin' When you stand they fall, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder All because I'm Comin' down the years turn over And angels fall without you there And I'll go on and I'll lead you home and All because I'm All because I'm And I'll become What you became to me

[@ashleypishler2188]

Play this song at my wedding 6.24.17 in MN. I will pay you big money!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@Cian_]

Did he do it?

[@FOO261]

Damn! 👍👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ashenone4989]

Woah, bro this is amazing!! I was blown away, I wasn't expecting you to sing this is as good as the original. Honestly, you are really talented and I hope all the best for you in the future. Good job my guy.

[@ashenone4989]

Honestly, I'd have to listen to the original again, but I think you might be better than the original.

[@chrisbranham418]

You have just connected in an awesome way to a complete stranger with this song and your awesome God gifted voice! My soul needed this on this day! Thank you Thank you! Don’t stop!!

[@something.with.m]

Fucking brilliant cover!

[@vivienballard391]

You have a great voice! If there was one thing I didn't like, I felt like it was a little too slow. Regardless, you're really blessed vocally! Keep up the good work!

[@Doyledeth]

The slown down speed of it makes it that much better IMO

[@Carthon916]

wow, goo goo dolls should be the ones doing the cover.

[@bryanhunter1821]

Carthon916 agreed

[@adamlowney4249]

Well done my man, absolutely spot on

[@MrCraigBevan]

Mate. Can’t believe I’ve only just discovered this. Wow. Sensational. Great job! Would love to work with you one day maybe!? All the best!

[@justdave.nothingelse5051]

He is not fat He is just full of musicality!!!

[@IntelligentElephant]

Very full

[@amorimseabra]

Congratulations man. I was only listening (not watching) and thought it was Goo Goo Dolls playing live.

[@redfoxse7en52]

Man, i haven't seen this in years. One of the best covers .

[@targetrein]

This is an incredible cover man - just fantastic. Probably the best cover of anything I've found on KZbin. Keep it up!

[@BariMindful]

I discovered you over a decade ago from this cover. And I still come to you when I want to hear one of my favorite songs.