Elliott Smith - Jealous Guy(John Lennon Cover)

performance at the Black Cat in 1998.

[@muscovy5000]

Only Elliott Smith could cover a Lennon song - make it sound completely his own yet 100% as good as the original. What a loss for music, but so thankful he was here in the first place. RIP Sweet Elliott.

[@bramelswick5568]

muscovy5000 The Black Crowes do a great cover too

[@corymckay28]

He's not the only one.i can cover Lennon very well too👍

[@perfectoid8376]

@Either Or ow man.. you no idea how many times I've played those scenarios in my head

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

I agree that it’s better than the original. I love The Beatles but and though I still respected Lennon’s writings I didn’t much care for them while he would sing them. I liked some Paul McCartney and Wings cause my dad was so into it. I rlly liked George Harrison’s solo stuff tho. Funny how he was perceived as the weakest link out of the 3 main writers in The Beatles yet IMO had the best solo stuff. Elliott Smith could sing anything and make it great, though. I wish he would’ve done more country covers though.

[@oppothumbs1]

Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music do better and a little less maudlin. I like some of Elliot's music and this might be better than John's version. Elliotts best song by far is A Fond Farwell.

[@flywings111]

Utterly beautiful. Very pure, incredibly emotional, makes you feel exactly that he sang every word from his heart. John Lennon would have been very proud if he had heard it. RIP Elliott Smith

[@lostandfound7372]

20 years I've been listening to Elliott; I love music, its now my drug of choice, but I can't stop listening to Elliott. No one moves me like he does. Love you brother.

[@T-Rex642]

The late nineties was a great time to be alive, so much great music, Elliott was still alive and the world was optimistic about what the new millennium would bring.

[@XenomorphLV426]

Exactly. Life peaked 90s to 9-11.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Cell phones. They aren’t a bad creation (‘cept the propaganda sucks if you fall for it on social medias) but folks need limit their time on it like anything else in life. Hell, just since the last time I started listening to Elliott Smith again I’ve found about 2-3 records worth of his music that I hadn’t previously heard. “True Love” is literally one of my favorites now. (ES had always been my fav but I have to take a break every once in awhile) Anyways, the state of American is pretty brutal as well. So damn divided. We’re losing our identity as a nation. Folks are letting religious beliefs into law as well as, on the other side, folks are trying to silence art I.E. Chappelle.

[@lvacqua]

I write for a living, have a degree in English and another in Philosophy...I can always find the right thing to say. But for this, for how I feel hearing him sing this song, there are no words. ah, Elliott...you are so very missed...

[@buzzYNWA]

lvacqua ^^ very well written !

[@davejohn9176]

You have a degree in English?

[@ghostriderinthesky6685]

I’m a gas station worker, have PhD’s in chemistry, podiatry and 80s French Lesbian literature, I’m at a loss for words as well with this performance, tickles my heart strings if you will.

[@PeturMag]

@@ghostriderinthesky6685 I've got nothing, nothing but debt. I lost my kids in court because my ex is a feminist and believe all women. But when I hear this I'm speechless!

[@yael4627]

I love this. I don't know why, but this just gets to my soul. It's truly remarkable, what Lennon has made. In contrast, however, this is just poetry in its purest, feelings at their most raw. More than that, it's miraculous. With this, I hope to change and be better. This is my theme and my sorrow put into tune. Thank you, Elliot, from a stranger on the internet.

[@HavanaClueTv]

Love love love that footage. Oh Damn. Elliott. Miss you so much.

[@romeosdistress]

Speaking as a recovering heroin addict myself, I know about officials' disinterest in "junkies" all too well. Elliott was a very troubled individual and, like many recovering addicts, the initial months of no longer using - i.e the first few months of NOT having drugs deadening his emotions - were always going to be difficult for someone with such suicidal ideation anyway. As such, in the most empathetic way possible, Occam's Razor still dictates his own hand in his death.

[@yamtomer8684]

the best cover for this song.

[@donnypenney888]

Yam Tomer kzbin.info/www/bejne/oanFnnR5hraYfrs

[@truefunksoul8638]

Honourable mention to Bryan Ferry.

[@pellebravesskylar]

How can anything be more beautiful than Elliott's music? So greatly missed. But never ever forgotten.

[@dontrustyourheart]

We miss you Elliott .

[@fuzzehCANTdance]

John's whistling part breaks up the extreme sadness of the song, but Elliott's... It makes it sadder.

[@ashleywalters9335]

rest in peace, elliott

[@golden__]

What a sweet voice to come back and listen too. Love Elliott ❤

[@jesusfarts6061]

This song brought me to tears His soulfulness in vocals The beauty in the guitar He did so much more then Lennon did with this song Elliott I love you so much you will be forever missed

[@geor67]

+Josh Pillow Elliott Smith did very awesome Beatles covers!

[@abitnyc]

John Lennon would have been very proud if he heard this rendition.

[@jeremyhead7546]

maybe the only time i've heard someone say that about a musician where i think it's actually true. like when people say the same thing about kurt and dave it's kinda like.. nah man. but in this case, yeah, i'm with ya.

[@sturdychinfilms]

abitnyc - Right on man. John Lennon might have conceded like Dylan did to Hendrix. This might be the definitive version for me. I think its so good because if you had never heard the original, this could definitely pass for an Elliot Smith song 100%. Infact it is remarkable how well he adopted this song.

[@benjamincalhoun6203]

Best cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@markofthenorth9512]

Lennon was a joke. Elliot is was a genius.

[@IFoundGodInEminem]

@@markofthenorth9512 Anyone who calls John Lennon is a joke is pretty much a lost cause in life.

[@def0rm0]

I heard this song for the first time 20 years ago and was so moved by how vulnerable he sounded. As far as I am concerned, this is such a true version of this song. He actualized it.

[@colliermndaishavns4451]

Love love love that footage. Oh Damn. Elliott. Miss you so much. There's something about Elliott holding a banana in a studio that makes me smile.

[@LawlessRick]

There's something insanely comforting about seeing Elliott moonwalk.

[@mariandavidgilmour1248]

Que gigante que sos Elliot, dejaste una marca grande en la musica. Excelente cover de esta bestia

[@candacewinfreyable]

So gorgeous and full of emotion.

[@fwzzybird]

this is from one of my favorite elliott shows... wish i could have been there. thanks for the very well put together video. very sweet. xo

[@rebecam.8397]

ugh I love this song

[@SethMacLaren]

precisely my thoughts. i hang on to the hopes for an afterlife just thinking that maybe some way i'll get to hear him play for real (see you in heaven) as much as i get bummed out about him being taken from us so soon, it's selfish for me to be anything other than thankful. i mean, there are hundreds of incredible recordings that he left behind that give me more comfort than all the rest of the art on this earth, all by themselves. there are photos, interviews, stories, video clips and through

[@velvetlaura]

wow.. what an amazing video tribute.. i miss him soooooo much.. what an unbelievable loss..

[@SethMacLaren]

them i've pieced together a little bit of who he was, and it's been nothing but beautiful. he's been there in those moments when not a single other soul on this earth (at least not one i've met) could understand what it was that i was feeling, and he's showed me parts of myself i never before would have understood. he was, imo, music's biggest loss, and really, humanity's too. he was a beautiful, loving, compassionate, gentle, hilarious, genius of a man, and though i never got to meet him, my

[@incontruth4116]

My parents were musicians and named me after John Lennon in 1978. The day my dad started his business he was driving home and heard that John Lennon was murdered on the radio. I remember the first time he heard me playing my guitar to an Elliot Smith song because he stopped dead in his tracks and looked at me like who in the hell is that.

[@joshgehman2103]

What was the song if you don't mind me asking

[@spinycrayfish]

Why is it that amazing song writers also do incredible covers?

[@jawary8474]

Because they understand

[@SunnyDay70]

I am in love with this song. RIP

[@Meridianlost]

This man of a most beautiful and delicate heart has helped me crawl out of the most depressing time in my life. Mr Elliott Smith>?? I absolutely long to meet you on the other side my friend. I understand sir.

[@maybesproutwings]

oh man out of nowhere this cover made me cry for elliott..i remember the shock of when it happened. :( i am just glad his beautiful voice and music lives on

[@QuinnMyers]

this is so beautiful

[@Stiofan12345]

Having seen roxy music and aslan butcher this song i am so happy to see somebody actually capture the essence of this touching song. Id expect no less from elliott smith. RIP

[@windofsighs]

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!!!

[@theamateurgaymer5417]

still miss you elliott. one of the greatest covers ever.

[@salmonfishandships]

awesome cover Mr Smith , bravo !

[@5thBeatleSTi]

Wow, this is the best cover of this song EVER!

[@MrKurtsghost]

Man I love lennon. This would have had him say damn.

[@MajorTom88]

so pure...

[@elsquibbs]

Tuned down a step and sounding great... per usual.

[@zic75]

A great Artist

[@user-ir2wu3vx9q]

I was dreaming of the past And my heart was beating fast I began to lose control I began to lose control I didn't mean to hurt you I'm sorry that I made you cry Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you I'm just a jealous guy I was feeling insecure You might not love me anymore I was shivering inside I was shivering inside I didn't mean to hurt you I'm sorry that I made you cry Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you I'm just a jealous guy I didn't mean to hurt you I'm sorry that I made you cry Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you I'm just a jealous guy I was trying to catch your eyes Thought that you was trying to hide I was swallowing my pain I was swallowing my pain I didn't mean to hurt you I'm sorry that I made you cry Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you I'm just a jealous guy, watch out I'm just a jealous guy, look out babe I'm just a jealous guy

[@photopicker]

god what a voice ... not sure what it is but there it is ...

[@eyeballgoop]

I was shivering inside.

[@thebends28037]

I know you are being Lennon's McCartney somewhere the in the Great Unknown ....Heaven....Nirvana....etc. Wherever it may be, I know you guys are kickin' out some beautiful harmonies....oh HOLY SHITE!!! Harrison is sittin' in now!!! R.I.P. Elliott 10-21-2003

[@sub4lime]

awesome video

[@DecodeIndie15]

I can't help but cry whenever Elliott sings something you know he's really into because he just unknowingly conveys his emotions onto you. It's so beautiful.

[@JFernandoSosa]

Gran video

[@Crushenator500]

If you love this version, there's also an amazing Hurray For The Riff Raff cover that's worth your time.

[@hunter6953]

uploaded on my birthday. i am a jealous guy

[@marcosjeofla]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HeyTina]

I use to go to the Black Cat all the time. It was one place I could go and stumble home without getting into too much trouble.

[@elbowdrop3596]

There's something about Elliott holding a banana in a studio that makes me smile.

[@forgetyoself]

god, he's got the best fucking smile...

[@BlareSG]

This is my favorite song from John Lennon...

[@vinassa6532]

I wish there was more footage of him in the studio.

[@candysays69]

What a gorgeous, gorgeous cover - but then again, could one expect anything less from Elliott? *shakes head* Sheer perfection. Sigh...RIP Elliott and John - you are both missed.

[@generalmalaise2930]

candy says i hate the quiet places

[@Ac220404]

like many people think. Elliott had been sober for 6 months prior to his death and they found no drugs in his system except prescribed an anti-depressant and ritalin. The coroners report stated the knife wounds were consistent with homicide and as alaska said not-typical of suicide. Chiba also happened to of been taking a shower when she ran out of the bathroom, and pulled the knife out of his chest...which really, is a big coincidence.

[@sharonrigs7999]

Chiba totally killed him. She is a crazy Borderline bitch

[@cash_money]

I dig the Elliott touch! John Lennon and Elliott would've made a slick duo for playing this song together methinks.

[@SethMacLaren]

life is infinitely better having had him in it. and i do agree with you that it very well coulda been chibs. i've just read so much of what elliott said, and i myself have a seemingly near identical view on suicide as he, and i just really don't think he was ready to go yet, especially not with 'from a basement' unfinished, and especially having gotten himself a year clean of everything but yeah, what i was meaning to say is, only jennifer knows the truth and she'll take it to the grave w/ her

[@JarfSalto]

me dejó los ojos nublados porque recién pensaba lo mismo

[@patrickpiche1939]

2022

[@loriemter2231]

Nobody paid off the lapd! I have been in touch with the detective and we have a great relationship. He wants justice for Elliott too. The case has been worked on since he died and continues to be worked on, so no they have not abandoned him. Don't believe everything you read on the internet, social media etc. This comes directly from the source. The detective! We talk once a freaking week! Hope is still there do not be discouraged.

[@Velvet0Starship2013]

How has she managed to get away with this for so long...?

[@janetwebster5099]

Please keep working on it - Elliott is far too important to be forgotten. If as you say you have an "in' to the investigation please try to find an answer, So many people care about him. If Jennifer is guilty she deserves to be arrested; and if not she deserves to be exonerated.

[@edwardlarner6468]

thanks but there is some beautiful irony in this comment lol

[@Pat3342110]

Any whistlers in the crowd..?

[@lynnturman8157]

Clementine not sure but I think there is one on the stage

[@user1138]

Now's your big chance.

[@bhdngtz]

I smell helluva whistling solo

[@ElleE953]

He whistles through his teeth - adorable.

[@antlop8721]

I began to lose control.

[@bacardi119]

Hey, great video Catfish. Did you get the footage from the Strange Parallel Documentary?. I am really glad to see parts where he is having fun. I wish every fucking day he was still alive.

[@SallyShaar]

beautiful, do you think there is any way I can have this amazing recording?

[@jamesbrett5200]

well if you like elliott smith....kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3KzoZiJf96KiZY

[@TrondOlaMevassvik]

I´ve run through all "Jealous Guy" covers on Spotify. Elliot´s not there. But is the only one worth to save (included Roxy´s which is not bad)

[@GodInTheMachine]

opening chords - cue tears

[@LuisGarcia-kw6kp]

RIP Both, they didn't mean to hurt you.

[@Wimpywoo16]

Elliott Smith doing the moonwalk… my life is complete

[@loriemter2231]

I talked to the original detective on his case. It is still open and UNDETERMINED type of death. Autopsy report says either suicide or homicide.

[@aylward48]

jesus.....wow

[@dansolo9978]

Elliott sang this version, Not Jesus... Doh.!

[@elsquibbs]

@07foxmulder There are those two and then there is everyone else.

[@tvrtkoharapin8809]

I did what this song says a month ago, great song anyway

[@abhimanyunaruka378]

Can someone help me with the chords?

[@SethMacLaren]

elliott stabbed himself twice through the chest (rupturing his heart) or so the coroner's report says. we werent in the apartment and thus we'll never really know the truth it doesn't matter though, he was a beautiful soul that lived his life, happy & sad alike, and the music he has shared with us makes it a sacrament to bother dwelling upon such unhappy and irreversible matters. just listen; he's immortal

[@truefunksoul8638]

It does really matter though. I "wasn't in the apartment" when any murders happened, but it doesn't mean they never happened, or that "thus we'll never really know the truth". What a load of bullshit.

[@SethMacLaren]

that's what i'm saying it could have been him it coulda been chiba we'll never know just going off his last interviews and all his words, and the remarks of those that'd been around him i don't think he did it; i really don't regardless, he's gone, and there's no use focusing on such matters now. nothing left to do but revel in the music

[@aubreyhughes4403]

Not a big fan of covers especially live but this and Morrissey doing Cosmic Dancer are jus beautiful

[@Fatman1991]

@heman3457 he said sorry hes just a jealous guy.. :,,)

[@thesaintoz]

@HeyTina did you ever watch elliott perorming there?

[@michaelashe5265]

There's an early demo version of this song floating around (By John Lennon) and the main line was "I'm a child of nature". The newer Jealous Guy lyrics are so much better!

[@stephenhess7873]

I dont know

[@07foxmulder]

john lennon and elliot smith... two lives cut way too short.

[@heman3457]

Im in fucking tears here! Your fault, elliot!

[@bradford9129]

The strings sound dead and the bit-rate leaves a bit to be desired, but God, that voice....

[@thefacts1]

Ferdinand the Bull, beautiful.

[@paulflattery8817]

It's been suggested he didn't do it himself,who knows?

[@dansolo9978]

Old News, it was said the Very Same Day... As soon as it was Heard, there were 2-Stab-Wounds, to His Heart, everyone said Nope..!

[@TheBunniechannel]

his name was mispelt on the note and his girlfriend was very insistent she get the money he "wanted her to have" and a bunch more stuff..

[@Danathema]

His name was not misspelt by himself. The police spelt his name incorrectly.

[@TheBunniechannel]

yeah i just read that the other day on his wiki, originally lots of articles said it was misspelt on the note

[@Danathema]

He did it himself - if he hadn't, there was only one possible suspect and she would have been brought to trial after all this time. It's very sad and he was very talented but he was a depressed individual with serious, serious problems that unfortunately he could not make it hrough.

[@benified6920]

almost better than the original. almost.

[@neotu]

02:22 - 02:25 the moonwalk, though

[@Empty-se2rj]

I hurt her with my addiction, I’m sorry

[@lefapsalot]

omfgomfgomfg. .....

[@X0MB1E]

Legal system is fucked and she jumped bail twice never made a court date and now I get informed without my knowledge despite my constant calls for court date. It was reduced from pre-meditated murder to domestic violence and a $2,000 fine

[@isabellamarshall7347]

Don't want anyone to hate me but I prefer Elliott's version over the original Lennon, there's just so much more feeling in his voice to me.

[@elijahestradasolar]

Isabella Marshall you’re not wrong😭

[@nickrigdon8883]

Now that’s a bad take folks

[@mywordsmyhandle]

maybe it's the lo-fi version..;)

[@tyreeharden4720]

We miss you Elliott . COULD THIS HONESTLY BE ANY PRETTIER..?!!!!!

[@alaskaonthemoon]

Jennifer Chiba! Who else?

[@betteracousticsinthebathro5601]

prefer this to the original

[@sevennine9142]

I wish I could sing this to my ex.

[@elijahestradasolar]

Seven Nine I feel u ;-; I think you should go to her and let her know

[@yamtomer8684]

First I though it was Eliott's song😅