Damon Albarn - Don't You Want Me (The Human League cover) | Sofa Session, BBC Radio 2

[@monicamerle1417]

"Don't you want me" has a deeper meaning than I thought...❤ Damon

[@chriswilson3126]

I think this version emphasises the meaning of the original. Really sounds haunting about how the singer is obcessed over the success of his former love.

[@kieransimpson4965]

Totally agree.

[@daisyrazorblubtasticfantab4903]

Yeah obsession is haunting, especially for the one who ends the relationship and feels their life hugely inhibited within the relationship and also afterwards. If it is Damon that is obsessed then this is hoovering and you guys should learn a little about this kinda stuff. Obsession ultimately is not fun and I sympathise with the person who is being obsessed over, no matter how graceful the obsessee puts it

[@marianarivera7084]

@@daisyrazorblubtasticfantab4903JC, he just covering a song.

[@LordOfElderon]

knowing that damon was probably losing the woman he loved when playing this, it means a lot

[@marjorie2521]

what ? Who is that woman he loved ?

[@monicamerle1417]

I've been listening to this before I go to sleep every night. Very late. Like Damon, I've had insomnia for years but this acoustic version is a lullaby ❤

[@chloeoconnell803]

Makes me really emotional evertime i hear this song beautiful version i think it's better than the original 💜x

[@Ulymaldo]

My GOD. I just stumbled upon this and its just so GOOD. Damon should make more covers and release em on streaming, please Damon!!

[@ThomgGee]

He's quality

[@bungle3912]

I always loved Blur’s melancholy songs rather than the ‘Parklife’ ones. There’s something haunting about Damon’s voice.

[@ianhiscock9440]

Spot on. This Is A Low, The Universal, No Distance Left To Run, and To The End are my favourite Blur songs. Nostalgia, wistfulness, and a touch of melancholy play to his melodic strengths brilliantly.

[@Ximocas]

@@ianhiscock9440 Battery In Your Leg!

[@Lucerna982]

Everything that Damon does is great. I love his voice. My favorite singer ❤

[@carlavelizguerra2527]

Two days before the official release of “The Nearer the Fountain…” Now I see the reason of this beautiful gift ❤️ Thanks Saint Damon for keep giving us reasons to live and to still adoring you.

[@snowbelle74]

Damon singing in his sweet ragged melancholic voice… always makes me stop in my tracks ❤️❤️🎶

[@kennetking1]

That is brilliant. Gives the song a different dimension on the piano 👌❤️

[@garethjones6566]

Love it, Damon is a genius.

[@erika.d777]

What a beautiful cover, different and more tender!

[@dulceserrano4049]

I love DAMON ALBARN

[@sebauer]

Nunca pensé que iba a necesitar tanto en mi vida este cover hasta que lo escuché

[@estebanyabar882]

X2

[@mimiuu]

I love his voice

[@emiliopena2618]

Long live The League. Thanks Damon.

[@mikeadams7904]

Proves hes a great singer

[@hw6338]

Enchanting, I love it,takes me back 30 years to a simpler life, but with life experience now, makes me emotional

[@bradafc86]

❤️

[@notnoodle2196]

I'm not one for covers when I enjoy the original so much and I may be biased here but this? This is so good.

[@buxycat]

May I humbly suggest Norah Jones's live tribute to Chris Cornell, Black Hole Sun. She is performing on the same stage Chris had played his last gig, five days prior to Norah's tribute.

[@bigcountryspoundcake4513]

Heard this so before but never listened to the words It’s so endearing

[@countrybadsaladman1773]

Always been fascinated with the one man, one guitar (piano), one song concept. A really tasteful cover this is!

[@pedrochazarrabernabe633]

A great performance of one of my favourite songs ever. Fantastic

[@Deano14397]

The best song ever by the The Human League

[@jocrick3504]

Oh wow. This version is so haunting and gives me chills. Simply beautiful x

[@margheritaghita4995]

Such a tender version

[@kieranwhite6647]

Fantastic cover, I love Damon's voice

[@aelahn]

lmao I was not expecting this..great, this is one of my fav songs

[@sonomanz8791]

WHAT. WHAT. This is just beyond gorgeous. Like it better than the original. Damon is so inspired these days. Him and his piano ❤️‍🔥

[@MaxiLuis]

So f.....g lovely!

[@kieransimpson4965]

Pretty haunting cover.

[@AnaMarch]

What a great version, thanks Damon 😘🤗

[@ThomgGee]

Cracking version Damon

[@robertmarshall72]

Damon..you did again. Magic 😎👍

[@janismorrissey]

No sabía que necesitaba esto en mi vida, esa canción ya es épica por si misma y a Damon le quedo muy bonito el cover, se escucha muy bonita su voz ♡

[@robertdarby2857]

This should be used for the next John Lewis Xmas advert 👌

[@gusmercado6704]

I need an official release!!!

[@andyhogg2228]

Tone and diction beautiful. Memories sublime. Thank you. X

[@artibansTales]

Wow.. super-duper rendition 🙏

[@Damian71728]

You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar When I met you I picked you out, I shook you up And turned you around Turned you into someone new Now five years later on you've got the world at your feet Success has been so easy for you But don't forget it's me who put you where you are now And I can put you back down too. Don't. Don't you want me? You know I can't believe it when I hear that you won't see me Don't. Don't you want me? You know I don't believe you when you say that you don't need me It's much too late to find When you think you've changed your mind You'd better change it back or we will both be sorry Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar That much is true But even then I knew I'd find a much better place Either with or without you The five years we have had have been such good at times I still love you But now I think it's time I lived my life on my own I guess it's just what I must do Don't. Don't you want me? You know I can't believe it when I hear that you won't see me Don't. Don't you want me? You know I don't believe you when you say that you don't need me It's much too late find When you think you've changed your mind You'd better change it back or we will both be sorry Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh! Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh!

[@simeon2020]

So brave, so beautiful.

[@jackiecaceres9875]

it was one of my favorite songs,, 😍Thx Damon♡

[@McGrogansSchool]

Great take on a classic

[@terrynicholls4173]

Brilliant as always

[@stellazwaan]

this is sooooo beautiful . High vibration.

[@maellemouton3276]

Very beautiful ❤

[@celiaayneto9232]

Your voice... Magical cover!

[@paredescax]

This is all I needed today. Tough day.

[@angelceballos9385]

Amazing cover by an amazing man

[@j.manuel2425]

Excelente reversión del tema!!

[@dragvandile]

beautiful !!!

[@ThisIsNoahHii]

I LOVE THIS

[@nickunderwood6175]

Awesome xx

[@nickunderwood6175]

🎉

[@hedyfletcher]

It suits the haunting lyrical song much more!

[@nicolasaunders3288]

Great voice

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Love it , great tune ❤️👍

[@joaosimoes7439]

Love it. Wow.

[@thebeachisdark7]

this is AMAZING

[@marnatural7748]

Si Damon supiera lo fanatica que soy de los 80s y la epica y epoca😄😉del synth pop, new wave etc, DM A flock of Seagulls D Duran (los amigos de Graham❤😍)OMD, Yazoo, Alphaville😆etc, soy una drogada jajaja, que regalito que se me hizo esto😉😁

[@JohnArchbell]

This is lovely. Can’t mistake Damon’s whispering voice with that distinct ‘whistle’ he has. I love Blur - but I’m more into The Great Escape than Parklife. I hadn’t even considered an acoustic version of ‘Don’t You want me’ and it’s breathed a new life into an otherwise tired original. Still a great great song though!

[@joedivision2329]

Damon Albarn can do no wrong

[@petecampbell3929]

Covers should be the same but also unique 10/10 cover here

[@hahatoldyouso]

Just stumbled across this cover now...just sublime, Damon's vocals suit this soooo well! who's playing the piano on this?

[@danfotoman]

ahhhhh.........

[@user-oz8tv2su3l]

Oh Lord I love that , since I heard it for the First time !!❤ I don't like the original Version, but that is gorgeous!!!!

[@JRStephens5005]

Then, you're not a fan of the song. It's meant to be electronic pop. This is a good cover, but it's not played the way it was meant to be played.

[@kunpunko]

@@JRStephens5005huh??? it’s just a different way to cover the song. they like this version, not the original

[@dtfrworld]

Genius

[@pilsencazanga]

Ok guys, who´s gonna add this masterpiece to Spotify? I got you a pint

[@djoko1783]

the new bowie

[@Lauren_MUFC16]

I never knew I really needed this 😍🥰

[@79casual]

Quality this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@patjackson8649]

Unbelievably gorgeous 💙

[@petecampbell3929]

Sweet endearing tune

[@philipdownes4445]

Amazing

[@simonbeynon3840]

Wow ! Damon

[@carolinaserra4619]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrSysadmin1975]

...But don't forget, it's me who put you where you are now And I can put you back down too... WOOHOO!!! WHEN I FEEL HEAVY METAAAAALLLLLL!!!!! WOOHOO!!! :)

[@brendanmcpeake3697]

Superb 🙌

[@fabianpalacios5201]

pretty good

[@DeeTeaDee]

0:43 For those who have never noticed the whistling sound Albarn makes on any word containing the letter “S” This goes back to the EARLIEST of all his recordings and throughout his whole career 🙉

[@sturdeehouse]

the winter nights must fly by

[@DeeTeaDee]

@@sturdeehouse yeSSSSSS they muSSSSSt 😆

[@TheExtremenarcissist]

We developed this technique working together in the late 80s. I’m the Uk’s leading Whistling S voice coach. It helps if you have a gap between your front teeth. This gives maximum girth to the whistle.

[@DeeTeaDee]

@@TheExtremenarcissist it sounds horrible and even worse when played back through high quality equipment 😆

[@TheExtremenarcissist]

@@DeeTeaDee Given that he's had a 30 year career as a vocalist, and he's now in his 50s, we can conclude that your complaint isn't an issue for his audience. Generally speaking, popular music fans are not pedants obsessed with vocal technique. Bob Dylan is another vocalist that you should check out. You'll love him.

[@bernhardsart]

Brilliant!!!! Better than the original.

[@neilg7804]

Nice - up there with The Farm's version?

[@jamesfrowen8783]

💙💙💙💙

[@noe.pristina]

❤️

[@andrecardenas136]

Damon Days

[@teresatrejo8737]

😍😍😍

[@kJ922-h3j]

I like this cover, seems like the sort of song Damon would hate though lol

[@tombassman]

Everyone likes Don’t You Want Me………

[@GBincProductions]

It's by one of his favorite bands!

[@juano.1576]

💕👏👏👏

[@cjhepburn7406]

Is he playing the piano?

[@hahatoldyouso]

I think so

[@seancummins7376]

Yes

[@oscartorres4898]

Like si escuchaste por primera vez este cover en programa noche de pánico

[@emiliopena2618]

Lo escuchó desde los 80 en la versión original de human league. Aparte de eso... VAMO CARBONERO

[@jcoltrane8976]

Has Albarn been to Plastic Beach? Tuck procedures undermine messages about shallowness.

[@leewoodard5871]

Only just discovered this. Prefer it to the original.

[@mutantmilitia]

I believe Gorillaz's Silent Running was inspired by this song

[@rhonahowie2882]

Either 🤔😘

[@mikeheap7978]

Damon loves imagination from the 80's, think he's collaborated with Lee John 😜🤣👍.

[@snowbelle74]

Leeeeee John

[@hugocesar4526]

Brrrrrr bug buny babi brrrrr

[@livt9476]

so true

[@giovanninocirullo4558]

Chi è passato da qui grazie ad il Post?

[@timpala5841]

Is he trying to get on a Christmas advert?

[@carlmurray5577]

P

[@jamilanedif8407]

J aime cet artiste mais il tape trop sur la coke il a du talent