Harry Styles Covers Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” Live on the Howard Stern Show

“I think it’s like the best mixed song ever,” Harry Styles said of Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” before he and his band broke into their pitch-perfect rendition of the ‘80s hit.
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[@howardstern]

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[@MotleyShrew-iz9ms]

YES! full interview is stellar! Watched it 2 nights ago.

[@junekirk3276]

a brilliant cover! he is underused.. XXX. Girl on drums is rocking it. much LLLs

[@kaysadler380]

@@MotleyShrew-iz9ms hi ,,Iiii88888

[@cynthiamoon1880]

F@$ing PHENOMENON.

[@r-kidcollectables2275]

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[@alanredversangel]

These mushrooms are really kicking in. I'm seeing the guy from One Direction dressed as my nan singing Sledgehammer on Howard Stern.

[@ummalaakalzadjali1261]

Dude why would you care please get a life and stream sign of the times

[@charlotte87x]

😂😂😂

[@junebaileyblondie]

That genuinely made me laugh out loud.

[@angelaslusser5642]

😀😀😀😀

[@tcrmoving]

THIS IS UNDERRATED

[@ems2411]

All the older people in these comments saying they're a fan of this cover is so wholesome tbh

[@remotexpolde]

It's cause he /All of them, Absolutely NAILED IT. If I ever do covers, I go for the album versions. (was in a radiohead tribute band, stand-up drums and lead vocals ..and we all listened) .. SO RAD this guy understands WHY a song is awesome in the first place. Don't get me wrong.. Jeff Buckley's cover of "Hallelujah" is one of the 8 wonders of the world.. but those are Somewhat rare. This blew absolutely my mind. Go Cap'n Styles! (SIgned, nowAFan...DotCom ;)

[@brunohistoriayletras]

He does it good but in my case that doesn´t make me a fan of him, I am still faithfull to the older stuff. I respect him but I won´t be a fan of that guy

[@EthanStriker]

Hey 👋🏻 I’m new and was wondering if you could check out a cover I made of ⭕️Harry Styles Lights Up that’s on my channel. Would really appreciate it⛓

[@foxylizabet]

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[@sinceunati]

I turned 13 in 1990, so my youth was the 80's. I was lucky to have Mtv for most of the 80's and I love this tune. The video is great. Another good one was "Big Time". Hell, I'm gonna watch it right now!

[@dj_daem0n]

Wasn't expecting it to be THIS good. He has the perfect voice for covering Peter Gabriel, and his band is on point.

[@rolandradosztics2376]

He has the voice to cover everything! Such a hell of a performer and vocalist.

[@xaositectz]

I think he's a bit of a Peter Gabriel impression, but it's quite good

[@AdamSandaver]

same, smashed it, the band as well as Harry

[@geribma5827]

its playback

[@H-Vox]

​@@geribma5827You wish

[@MrCharm007]

He and his band should really record this and release as a cover single. I don’t compliment covers very often but, I mean it, this is legitimately this is one of the best covers I’ve ever seen! It’s just so well put together!

[@grizzadams2110]

Totally agree....I can't stop watching it. I'm a huge gabriel fan.... this cover is mindblowing

[@joshuasanchez333]

I'm such a cover song where but they better as good or better. He and his band bodied this cover

[@lakelandlass1]

Listen to Morgan James sing this!!!

[@castleofsong9620]

It’s great but it needs a real horn section.

[@seriousturn957]

It is honestly so good.

[@edquispe1]

I'm a 40yr old Latino male, just found this cover and now I'm a Harry Styles fan, wow I didn't see that coming.

[@emily-jo9gd]

Listen to his new album "Fine Line" 💗

[@andreasmith4365]

Check out Harry BBC The Chain

[@roxyvargas3659]

Best comment ever.

[@calculatedfate]

I can relate. Not a Latino male, but now a 40 yo Harry Styles fan.

[@hickhunter2303]

That just sounds Soo creepy....

[@henkeH2]

That drummer makes me wanna learn how to play drums.

[@TimonPOL91]

I Know. She is Great and noone is talking about her.

[@squareversesine]

Sarah Jones man, she's the real deal - also plays in Hot Chip and Bats for Lashes

[@vanojoh3733]

She is effing incredible! That three-second break at 4.17. Wow! Pure joy.

[@UncleEbenezer77]

henkeH2 John Bonham is the reason I started playing drums, but whatever's floats ur boat

[@FuhRealDough]

really? That moved?

[@rickyhall6701]

Everyone is commenting on the drummer, which is incredible, but that bass player is killing it!!

[@missellie184]

The whole DAMN BAND are tight as sh+t !!!!

[@neekondrums]

Amen! Great tone! I'm a big Tony Levin fan, and this player is doing the bass part some serious justice here.

[@freebirdjackson5511]

I know… the bass and the vocals were great!

[@daveparsisson6836]

what's his name?

[@marly1915]

​@@daveparsisson6836Adam Prendergast!

[@bartellius]

Probably the best Peter Gabriel cover ever made. Amazing vocals, drummer, keyboards, guitar and specially the bassist, what a incredible job!

[@matthewkuhl457]

This is not a cover - it's an exact copy. And I mean that as a huge compliment.

[@nextplanet7100]

Yes

[@jennifersteinberg9306]

Exactly

[@oliviermalhomme9923]

I do not. Who would care for a copy which is doomed to fail compared to the original. WHo would go hear a xerox ? I want to hear artists put their musical vision in their cover, take risks, propose another reading. When Judas Priest covers Diamond and Rust, it is their own version. When Toris Amos covers Smells Like Teen Spirit, it doesn't in anyway ressembles the original.

[@gfailen]

In my opinion, this is a 95% copy, and I would’ve prefered either a 99 % (100 % is of course impossible), or a cover. This recreation seems to be in the middle. Well executed, but in the middle. Also, some of the groove is missing.

[@chocluva2678]

If you're gonna cover a song, do it exactly as the original, it's a major compliment to the artist. This was AWESOME!

[@jordynhand7529]

Sarah’s band is really good. who’s the lead guy ? kinda cute.

[@mary_v2023]

ikr?! ;)

[@jerubetonio9731]

Jordyn Hand it THE GEMMA STYLES’S brother hendrick. i think he was in a band called one eskimo

[@reitumetsemokate5213]

HAHAHA

[@amelie2790]

idk really, he's probably mitch's friend ig

[@fabianagomes175]

I Think its gemmas bro?

[@gracieminemac]

this is one of his most underrated covers!! his voice is so good in this. and sarah’s drumming skills are so intricate and awesome!

[@MissTJ516]

🖤

[@CanyonWanderer]

Could not agree more, just great and Sarah indeed is just killing it !!!

[@TexasJackdaw]

He’s a really good vocalist - pure. Worthy of all the hype in my humble opinion.

[@stelmaria3147]

Love seeing people surprised at how good Harry is. He’s a lot more than a pretty face :)

[@Danielacdanielavergara]

👏

[@melou_]

Harry's warm personality and how he takes the famous so responsible and matured is really why I love him so much. Not many artist go this way like he does!

[@anamagarciame]

YES! He’s finally getting the recognition he deserves

[@Smellohwell]

I didn't even notice he had a face!

[@Gabby-ny5qc]

stelmaria Yessss

[@TheWigscrue]

I have a feeling This isn’t the first time imma come back here and listen to this

[@Eyagsf]

Listened to this....than listened to Gabriel’s original....than listened to this 3 more times...brilliant🌟

[@janetmyers5390]

Trevor wignall that’s what I was thinking.

[@nonamell2009]

not sure why I clicked play, how could anyone cover PG well? IT WAS AMAZING! Count me in as one of the 'older people' here raving about how Harry crushed it...his whole band was amazing.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Got to admit i wasn't expecting this, thought it'd be a dire ballad version, blown away by it, the whole band and Harry are amazing.

[@ChrisCoventry]

He may dress like a rejected Christmas elf but, damn that boy did this song justice.

[@bethbeyer8441]

Agree

[@michaelakunz7679]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

Elf on the Shelf, as we have in the U.S. But yeah, this is pretty good.

[@JustBrowsing777]

Right on both accounts 😄

[@veronicacalero2600]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@TanyaDSouza09082001]

i return to this cover an unhealthy amount of times

[@crazypomp927]

Almost daily lol

[@becwhite405]

Me too!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@markmacpherson90]

Same lol

[@TheyCallMeWalta]

same 💀

[@esthermarielemmeke288]

Me too...

[@gregdaydodge4617]

This is hands down the best cover of Sledgehammer ever, harry is absolutely talented amazing voice!! I can close my eyes and hear Peter Gabriel

[@jlsa8772]

You must be deaf.

[@jules3951]

"I can close my eyes and hear Peter Gabriel". I wouldn't go that far love! (although Harry was very good).

[@jasonshortt7]

Huge Peter Gabriel fan here and nearly 50 myself. This is a great cover. The whole band is on point.

[@RoyARobson]

I'm a 58 year old rock 'n roll type of guy. My daughter loved 1D but I couldn't relate. I'm now telling her to listen to this guy's rendition of one of my favorites. It's spot on. I've also been listening to some of his other stuff on Fine Line - which is pretty damn good. I have to choke on my pearly beads and say I really like this guy!

[@daviddalziel884]

Roy Robson kinda ditto ! He is clearly a talented songwriter too . “ Lights Up “ is great and his band are as tight and professional as anyone could want . More power to him . 63 yr old rocker replying here 🤣🤣

[@cserya]

Roy Robson thank you for being honest and open to enjoy newer artists. this was nice to read

[@MirandaaJohnson]

Roy Robson that‘s so cool that people who never listened to him or 1D listen to his songs now! What‘s your favorite song on the album?

[@GoldSilverPlatinum]

My dad's 50 and likes Harry too! We r going to a Harry show in September 🙌

[@captnhowzer]

Roy Robson if you like rock try his first album, it may be closer to what you like! :)

[@CrainBramp]

Styles swagged that shit. You can tell he loves the song, and did it more than justice. Even Gabriel gave him a retweet.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

Well, Gabriel obviously had to sign off on agreeing for him to do the cover version. For me, it is way too close to the original. If you are going to completely copy a song note for note, I don't really understand the point in doing it. But if it makes him and his fans happy and he has Gabriel's blessing I guess it doesn't matter what I think.

[@stellans.2146]

I'm really not a Harry Styles fan but i love Sledgehammer and Harry's voice is amazing for this song... totaly stunning. Huge cred to the rest of the band too. Nailed it!

[@sarahmyers3898]

Shows his talent and understanding of music. I absolutely love this cover and I'm a huge Peter Gabriel fan/follower.

[@michellewanner2652]

I've loved Peter Gabriel for so many years and almost didn't press play. What a cover! Tight musicians, and Harry that voice, really loved this.

[@Ziontrainism]

Props to the band..especially that drummer.

[@caitlin-xv3ec]

Zion we love sarah jones 🥰

[@alexcraft7548]

For real, she fucking killed it

[@goldenlilfreak]

Zion they are now called sarah’s band and the front man harry

[@robynrands4622]

The Sarah Jones Band

[@saniyapendhari]

Miss Sarah Jones, she's incredible. Do check out his performances of Kiwi and Anna, she practically carries the songs. He's fantastic, of course :)

[@rhondakincannon5894]

I am a HUGE Peter Gabriel fan , Harry?? What?? Son, you just did the best cover I have ever heard. Kudos..WOW !!

[@alexisbubp4944]

You should listen to Harry's album, Fine Line!

[@bartlebyscrivener144]

You should check out your local karaoke bars... Sounds like it'd blow your mind! SOOO many amazing covers

[@ginandromeda1618]

Welcome, Rhonda, he's quite talented, you should see his other live performances and listen to his two albums, Fine Line is my personal favorite.

[@EthanStriker]

Hey 👋🏻 I’m new and was wondering if you could check out a cover I made of ⭕️Harry Styles Lights Up that’s on my channel. Would really appreciate it⛓

[@kennedystarr8094]

I was doubting him before I listened because I love Pete! I was blown away

[@itscreepyguy]

the girl on the drum nailed it! 🔥 she's been amazing

[@samisami671]

for sure that drum babe rocks !!

[@Tiamat013]

She is so goddamn good.

[@starsabove8059]

She's great!

[@flowerprincess62575]

That’s Sara Jones ❤️

[@itscreepyguy]

@@flowerprincess62575 oh i didn't know that

[@chrismcbrinn]

Everyone is clearly top of their game but the drummer absolutely fascinates me. Incredible talent.

[@partygiry67]

Ok I’m 53 years old. My Spotify recommended his Fine Line album to me about 72 hours ago. I rolled my eyes so hard I saw my brain. Then I decided to give it a listen. 😳 WOW! Now completely obsessed. What an amazing talent. His Sledgehammer is just as good as Gabriel’s. Good on you Harry.

[@eddiep2899]

What?!? Not even CLOSE! Wow...

[@mary_v2023]

You should check out his first album too 'Harry Styles'. And welcome to the fandom.

[@bradtappin1401]

Nadine, were the same vintage -55 for me - I'm prepared to vote this better than the orginal!

[@melissapaul3348]

I'm the same age and am a HUGE Harry fan, he's the best thing to hit music in a decade. An original with range, and a killer song writer.

[@stevewilkosotherchair7192]

@@eddiep2899 ?

[@ajps12]

The sound guy for the Howard Stern Show should win a Grammy. I’m amazed how these artists sound on Howard’s show.

[@tkdetecting2147]

I was thinking that exact same thing. The sound engineer for Sirius and/or Howard has it dialed in. Recording studio quality levels.

[@tommorris2771]

ajps12 right. I been saying this for years. He killed it when Metallica played. BASS lol.

[@monastrand]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@friskevision]

Agree, phenomenal mix!

[@davidcanning3940]

Agree. The live performance of Lady Gaga was spot on sound reproduction.

[@jonnorris7564]

Way way better than I expected, this lad is a real talent, hope he survives it

[@matthewwatton1205]

What a great performance and fantastic band as well. You can see how much they all enjoy it.

[@themisfitmama4397]

Did not expect this kid to do this song justice, but he totally did right by mr. Gabriel.

[@vperkv6554]

I think it was mkre ablut the band performing and everything mixing so well. He sounded good but the entire instruments work so well together even though you would not think it.

[@bernietajonera5359]

drummer on point too !

[@tpwkboop572]

That’s Harry for you🙂👏🏼

[@katie-dc7bx]

He’s amazing but he’s 27...

[@michelleeggers719]

I thought his let me adore you reminded me of Peter Gabriel. That can't be bad.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

That girls NAILS the opening synth sound. Wow!

[@user-qf4zs6qj4c]

The original sound was a factory sample of a shakuachi on the Fairlight. She's using the same sample, so it sounds spot on. I expect the same goes for the brass sound.

[@themountainradio]

lol yes it's a sample of the original sample on the Fairlight

[@michaelsnakin9087]

Fairlight? I thought that this sample was taken from the emu emulator

[@DoctorRevers]

J the brass sound doesn’t sound so great imo.

[@Geoffrey454]

I misread this and thought you were complimenting her manicure...

[@ts.elliot5870]

Harry Styles & band just nailed it! Everyone is killing it but special props to the bass player and drummer. I hope Harry does more rock in the future.

[@mpc1388]

Makes you really appreciate the original song and how good it was in 1986!!

[@Tragic_FenFen]

I agree. This is good and all, but I love the original.

[@craigc3596]

The drummer is a straight up savage. She nuked that from orbit. Absolutely sensational. Harry went alright too.

[@petermacallan4645]

Yes she has a great style

[@ashleewoods9205]

Sarah Jones is a queen. 🙌🏾

[@mbt1955]

Craig C -Indeed! She had the right groove to this song, not an easy feat in one take.

[@bdgreg]

True joy to watch her.

[@MartinTreadgold]

she's also the drummer for Hot Chip. Sarah Jones

[@XYZ-ze4dm]

I need to confess. I’m 47 and I have been living blissfully unaware of Harry Styles’ existence. Turns out I haven’t been living at all.

[@andrewturner5507]

Reeeemarkable!! I have a new found respect for Harry Styles, this was just great

[@AndreaAllan-yl6wx]

Absolutely AMAZING !!! They should release an official version of this cover...Peter Gabriel must be very honoured cause his legendary song is now closer to new generations

[@flooding06]

This drummer is one hell of a studio musician. Such groove and precision. She's the heart of the whole damn thing

[@arthurballs9632]

She's competent. That's it.

[@jeffreycoleman8676]

@@arthurballs9632 She may not have tons of chops, but she is really damn good

[@jaspervanestelfeen2173]

The drummer is awesome in any way. Her play gave this cover an extra drive

[@bastet727]

The drummer is keeping the bass player in the pocket!

[@purps22]

Them meinl's sound nice.

[@soidogcowboy3282]

You know I usually don't give a lot of cred for boyband offspring but Harry has really changed my mind. I've enjoyed his music and even his acting on SNL. Impressive artist

[@oscardhs]

Soi Dog Cowboy His sketch on Snl about being a dog is amazing.....he is amazingly talented!!!

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

I agree,he is really talented..this rendition of that song was pretty good..not as good as the original of course but close

[@jamisbillson4872]

Soi Dog Cowboy yeah and he’s different how? Oh that’s right. He’s a real musician!! It’s pop star celebrity rubbish like him that have made shit music that only... What’s the point? The media have hooked you mate. Boris or Trump voter?

[@krissanders987]

Soi Dog Cowboy same. Never payed attention to any boy band artists. They always seem like carbon copies of each other. My wife put on his album one day in car in 2017 I believe. I began to really feel his songs and not long became a fan lol. He has a cool mix of rock and pop to his style. Oh, and made me actually laugh on snl recently too.

[@beardown2489]

Haha Justin Timberlake wasn’t enough evidence for you? But yea, Harry is pretty good

[@_BMOdesign]

Howard Stern has a very limited music perception, he did not realize what just happened. This must be one of the greatest cover versions of all time, everything was spot on. Incredible........

[@sherrydeken5956]

WOW, Harry did a fantastic job, with that song. I loved it .

[@jessicarobinson4893]

This cover is going to be what makes so many people a new fan of him

[@DemolitionLovers905]

Just wish his music wasn't as poppy

[@RuunteKnuut]

Including me!

[@Munki]

Sign of the times was what made me a fan. Dude has so much talent.

[@CurbTheCrave]

Me included

[@idaseitter8007]

Jessica Robinson ✅

[@lovegodsomuch8094]

I was around when the original came out. You sir, nailed this song.

[@chuck3379]

So, he nailed it, Big Time!

[@pthesmith]

Absolutely did not "nail it."

[@aprilrawls5162]

So was I...and he did. I had this record when i was 8..lol.

[@TheTacoExpress82]

I was serious sceptical... Heard the keyboard start it off and then he busted out that first line. Sold.

[@jtkane317]

I'd love to hear him do Book of Love and In Your Eyes.

[@lisas2538]

This performance is perfect vocally and musically. They were all in their best groove. You can tell they knew it and were feeling it. So so good.

[@cuatrojibaro]

The drummer....OMG! so good. Even doing backup vocals.

[@Coach7241]

The sound quality Howard provides these artists is on a whole other level. Outstanding quality.

[@DRodMuzicman]

Coach7241 Scott the engineer?

[@morganghetti]

Someone like you makes this exact comment on every video. Click begging.

[@mantracker-gx1bj]

Was thinking the same thing. His sound engineers are amazing.

[@wesleyjohndelaney106]

You just made me realise this. The past year has been fire

[@CerealKiIIer]

No kidding. Green Day live versions sound better than the album. The sound engineer is the best I've heard.

[@colmanoreilly4247]

My god that drummer is just killing it.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Please. She didn't even write that song

[@joeschmoe8685]

I'm just going to say it... this is the best cover of any song I've ever heard, and it's not even close!

[@ernestleethomas2155]

LOVE THIS KID TALENTED AND HUMBLE

[@terryjohnson7389]

Harry when you chose that drummer you struck gold.

[@matthewbohne7238]

Her name is Sarah Jones - It's actually her band. Harry even jokes that they "just let him sing".

[@ittybittyboat9017]

Was thinking the same thing, she’s super cool!

[@MediaBaronYT]

Search for Sarah Jones Bloc Party as she was awesome as their drummer too. Now they have the awesome Louise Bartle.

[@earlbohachek4704]

Sarah Jones - she just brings it ❗️👏👏

[@JamesFrederickstech]

Yea, the entire band is tight AF.

[@jamesgoodacre2305]

The drummer, is seriously good. Plus i cannot believe I'm now a huge Harry styles fan. Like this guy can really sing. His solo stuff is awesome

[@spocho23]

Who is she ?

[@madi13_]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@amandatatum3824]

Ha. I know what you meant full credit..he has a voice👌

[@lizzy4868]

Yes it’s actually Sarah’s band (drummer) Harry’s just the vocalist ✋🏽😌

[@esmeraldakaucuku6656]

1D stuff was great too believe me

[@erkogel]

I keep coming back to listen to this ever so often... outstanding !

[@ThomasCollectables]

If you play this side by side with the original, you can tell how well Harry knows the song!

[@richardfisher330]

Fucking quality. From a 46 year old, he nails it. Fair play. Respect.

[@sabjitathwal3235]

I’m 60 years old and I remember the original very clearly. Having followed Genesis right from the start, and Peter Gabriel from his departure from Genesis, throughout his career I can say Harry Styles has done an excellent cover. The bass sounds so good and the band is very tight.. I like this a lot.

[@jeffblack8457]

Straightforward, professional cover. I'm not really sure why it was necessary. I like Harry Styles very much; always feel a cover should be something more than a singer doing his best to sound as much like the original recording as possible.

[@lestercombs1871]

I’m 64 and I agree!

[@ariacates2699]

Keeley Demos he does he is rlly close friends w all of them 🥺💜

[@jeffblack8457]

@eleven It's karaoke. zzzz

[@Deborah4Antiques]

I'm 62, they are good. I do love all of Peter's versions, especially live with Paula Cole.

[@agrainofsalt4889]

The band was extraordinary! Wow 🥰

[@mayfairme]

Absolute tune then and now… Harry covers this perfectly

[@jshrckstar]

This guy is an insane artist. Boy band mumbo jumbo aside, this guy is meant to be a solo performer. Well done!

[@evanalini8881]

jshrckstar hey hey one direction isn’t Mumbai jumbo pal

[@kgatlw9134]

You should look up Scott Walker, this isn't the first time someone has taken this career path ;)

[@hollyhammock7311]

He's a born star it's everything

[@jomaloro1492]

And the team he has is insanely talented

[@kimmyhanson6087]

JT started that way too!! 🤗

[@georgephillips3250]

The bass player and drummer are so in the groove it's not even funny. And Harry's voice is strong. Impressed.

[@Mawds69]

They are tight as fuck. The song just drives because of it. I can't stop listening to it because how great they are together.

[@BallJuiceOfZeus]

Lol 😂

[@MrSteveroake3]

agreed the drummer is on point , and the base dude has it in spades

[@JasonAllenUK]

Peas in a pod.

[@paperbox819]

The whole band is super tight, I'm very impressed. This sounds like a studio recording.

[@brighteyesvideos]

Wow, I saw Peter Gabriel in 87’ in upstate New York for the debut of his So album. Harry Styles performed such a fantastic remake. Bravo.

[@1965mlayers1965]

Insanely incredible cover of a legendary song! Well done Mr. Styles and crew!!

[@EllocoEncerrado]

I showed this to my dad (52) huge fan of Gabriel and also a kind of a bitter bastard to be honest; he was delighted

[@loopdiditydoop1926]

My dad is the exact same. I was in the car with him when this was on the radio, and he literally had to pull the car over he was so in awe. He loves Harry’s music now

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

I love the fact that a bitter bastard like your dad could be so Dee lighted.

[@morinette8162]

it makes me so happy to read that

[@dgroppel]

That is awesome! I just read a comment that said he he was lip syncing because it sounded too much like Peter Gabriel. 🙄🙄

[@suelawson7273]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tigerbloodoneill8783]

Soo glad hes finally being accepted by a broader community of music fans. His solo work.and voice are incredible

[@michellebiland5163]

Agreed 👍👍👍

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

Indeed. He sounds almost as good as the singer he tries to imitate. The young generation clearly have found their idol...

[@spiked092012]

I wish he changed it up a bit and brought something different to the song, don't get me wrong it's not a bad cover ( not a Harry Styles fan) but it's too close to the original

[@carolinehobson7365]

I really love that Harry Styles is letting all these different people play with him in the band. I haven’t seen a lot of girl drummers in rock bands in the last 40 years. This is awesome! Just give people a chance!!! Great song!!!

[@odogq5817]

Very good cover quite impressed with Harry and his band

[@juulescarp]

my parents came to me today like WE'VE HEARD THIS AMAZING COVER OF SLEDGEHAMMER and showed me this vid. how can i explain that as a 26 year old i've heard it 10000 times bc of our lord and saviour harry styles

[@iamme3346]

Just confess 😅

[@mary_v2023]

lol, love when ppl try to tell me or show me something about Harry. Like wow, new information!

[@misslongfellow8988]

That never happened but ok

[@ginandromeda1618]

Bro, I'm picturing the next HS concert full of genz, millennials and boomers. Some parents just coming alone to the concert without their children, enjoying Harry's timeless music. These comments from an older generation are making me feel at the moon. I'm so excited for Harry, he's definitely widening his target more and more.

[@juulescarp]

@@misslongfellow8988 u can videochat my parents if u want

[@funkediscofreak]

Brings the funk while dressed like an octogenarian grandma. Swag.

[@neilrogers9239]

🤣 Absolutely!

[@anklebiter2529]

The frustrating thing is that he's honestly rocking the look-

[@DrJekyll38]

I wondered why he was wearing a lace collar shirt and a string of pearls!

[@mimilini1]

funkediscofreak LMAO 😂😁😂😁😂😁😂😁😂

[@DCPete27]

funkediscofreak enjoyed his singing but he looked downright ridiculous.. fashion FAIL.

[@AaliaValji-sw8ig]

I was not expecting that !!! Wow wow wow .. closed my eyes and I could hear Peter Gabriel singing it !! Bravo Harry and band . Bravo !!

[@hamishr]

Wow, that drummer had it Locked-Down! Cool & Hawt AF too! Vocals not holding back, expressive as all hell; The whole band nailed it, and with their own Flav… Kudos to all!

[@starsabove8059]

Whole thing is good. But the drummer and the bass player really got my attention.

[@ThatMaikuOne]

Listen up kids, THIS is how you do a cover.

[@nikolassodiant2595]

Actually i have to disagree.Ok, his voice is good, but my problem with this rendition of that great song is that it imitates rather than giving it some fresh blood...

[@GreenAndGoth]

@@nikolassodiant2595 That doesn’t take away from how good the cover is. That’s just your opinion.

[@nikolassodiant2595]

@@GreenAndGoth Of course it' s my opinion, and yes it does sound good but for me it' s too similar to the original.And i believe that if you cover a song you have to make it yours and inhabit every corner of the song.If you decide to leave the same paper on the walls & same curtains in the living room, it is a less interesting exercise for an artist.That' s all im saying ! And that' s where i notice that as a singer & performer he' s still got room to grow.I do realise that he's passionate about his craft, and this is the best thing !

[@generalyellor8188]

@@nikolassodiant2595 Exactly. Well said.

[@timmcgrath9708]

@@nikolassodiant2595 Yep, he's an artist, not an imitator so he should be judged accordingly. I could listen to the original if I wanted to hear this.

[@TheSAJ419]

So im old enough to remember watching this video on MTV..never heard a better cover in my life.

[@andiwh0]

the video is fascinating.... stop motion at its best and the song still rocks in 2020

[@mozby76]

I was thinking the same thing. Incredible cover of a Peter Gabriel song.

[@LastbutNotFirst]

this song was the theme to all the lego stop motions videos where i made them explode

[@mary_v2023]

I grew up with the original too. Harry's version is amazing!

[@almabrunori507]

harries approve this comment

[@Mongo966]

That bassist and drummer were in the POCKET on this one! Badass cover! 🤘

[@LetsWriteStuff1]

Finally someone mentions the bassist! 🎸

[@Ed-Mace]

@@LetsWriteStuff1 Wouldn't be the song without that octave bass effect. Thanks Tony Levin for always laying it down for others to enjoy and play along with. This kid did a great job!

[@alchemistchef3622]

Absolutely great!!!...folks here say it's the drummer...(in the original),it's the bass line that carries this song. In this rendition, the drummer is on point!

[@benjaminfloman2663]

Yessir.

[@shimkonise357]

Great voice Nana

[@valec.6545]

I feel like a proud mom reading all the comments about how good and talented Harry is 😂🌻 Love this man with my whole heart ❤️

[@zuzanakohutova5195]

Vale C. MOOD

[@burke221]

Vale C. Me too ❤️ sad I may not get to see my “son” in August. 🙁

[@nishkritiii3950]

Exactly

[@florenciatr]

Same here 🙋 I'm scrolling down for that haha. He's unique 💜

[@romasharkey6364]

Vale C. YES

[@sinceunati]

I'm 43 and never heard anything from this guy, but the fact he's doing this makes me like him. Not to mention the 80's mullet and mom jeans on the keyboard gals.

[@tpwk1282]

Harry's music is amazing. I highly highly recommend giving a listen to Sign of the times, Kiwi and Woman ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHaQZI2tpN2Kh6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3-XoKKErZxqq5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/omXHeaWhf8tjn80

[@TheMichelex20]

Same. 42. The video for this song was one of my faves as a kid.

[@novacorps2468]

Listen to his song Adore You. It sounds like a Peter Gabriel song.

[@Amber-jt5bo]

he's an amazing guy :)

[@sarahkurt4672]

yeah his name is harry styles and he was apart of a band called One Direction that was pretty big around the world. Now Harry is producing his own music and has his own album out called "Fine Line" with amazing music on it! Hopes this helps!

[@manuelabdala8976]

Amazing, well-executed cover. Both Harry's voice and the band were fantastic on this cover. Excellent!

[@mireillekang3780]

Such a fantastic band. That was just perfect ❤

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

So true .... I tried a few covers on YT and realised its not easy.

[@YogeshKumar-qw3rk]

Harry has one of the best bands in the world, they're really killin it.

[@gmantramp404]

They're just a backing band F.F.S.

[@susmitabasu1549]

It's really Sarah's band.

[@camrynglanville6294]

ChristopherFrankTV are you serious? please tell me you’re joking

[@bobbywalker23]

@ChristopherFrankTV Okay hot stuff, let's see you cover this song on your own then, since you're clearly well over the age of 10.

[@CorkScrewer]

@ChristopherFrankTV it's not about the complexity, its about the groove, man

[@n873n]

What an interesting artist he's become.

[@tobolulo]

A classic triple threat.

[@n873n]

@@tobolulo Absolutely! Very talented.

[@davekwas]

A real and talented musician! His last two record releases are great!

[@chook3307]

Amazing

[@lamotta00]

Artist! Really!

[@ThomasCollectables]

This is such a faithful cover, Harry really has a fantastic voice. I would love to hear him cover some more Peter Gabriel songs!

[@jacquelinebhg2325]

My favorite part is how all of them are sooo enjoying themselves performing this song! 🤩

[@andymaggie7137]

Wow, I am pretty blown away. Am I a Harry Styles fan?

[@marly1915]

You should be :)

[@mary_v2023]

Yes, don't fight it. He's amazing.

[@cazi6840]

If you aren't yet, you will be as soon as you listen to his album Fine Line

[@anyba8551]

Welcome dude 😂

[@szamashups2476]

Yes you are

[@johnnyplatis]

It takes a lot of balls to cover Gabriel's Sledgehammer. This guy has them. Way to go, killer version.

[@sandygrungerson1177]

competent but safe cover

[@aakashkumarnanda6683]

Well you can also, listen to his solo stuff, he draws influence from these artists, check out his first album and his second fine line, and by the way it was so good that u liked this cover cheers😁

[@johannarose8466]

He's with a good band

[@TheVoiceofUnreason]

Especially so while sporting a rather fine example of the "Pearl Necklace"

[@bmdurkin76]

Great version? It's not really any different

[@linastyles2564]

Omg his voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@invista4134]

I have to admit I was too fascinated with the drummer and the bassist to even concentrate on Harry. He did have all the nuances of the song down to a T. Great job.

[@Rothe624]

Harry is one of the most genuine and musically talented artists we have seen in years.

[@el34glo59]

Sounds like a simple cover

[@brodamusic2959]

Powerful claim. Objectively no but in your subjective opinion for you totally.

[@user-qhrwbdt22]

agreed!

[@Bluearmy76]

If you’re 3 years old

[@francescapesenti9333]

The girl is called Ny Oh, she's so cool man

[@Salamanderfs]

Can we also shout out the audio/mixing engineer? Just a really well balanced mix performance that gives me enough context on every musician and what's going on here.

[@thebassbat7882]

well said sir, the unseen masters that make it gel together .

[@freddyt86]

Salamanderfs agreed. Sounds great in the car.

[@JWitt30]

Agreed. The guys who mix and the cameramen do an excellent job at showcasing ALL the musicians and not just focusing on the lead.. Howard's engineer staff is definitely top notch.

[@mootbooxle]

the mix is consistently excellent on the Stern show!

[@friskevision]

Agreed. Everything sitting in the mix in it's own place.

[@aroundoz22]

How good is the bass line , the drummer and the MIX !

[@marcpirrotta2136]

The rhythm track is what makes this song so hard to play. Peter Gabriel had a great rhythm section.... and it would appear that so does Harry. Excellent

[@lekoman]

Would you say they “got a feel’a’da rhythm!” ?

[@shannonh.n.4046]

This cover, his voice, his band, the most epic audio engineers, the drummer slaying, his dimples, everything about this is pure entertainment that should cross boundaries...

[@shannonh.n.4046]

@@TRWoods914 Right? And I'm 41!

[@jayduclos7660]

Better than I expected... a great tribute to the original

[@brightymcbrightface]

what? where's the "tribute"? it's not even a "cover" it's a mimicry it's a computer generated copy may as well have watched Stern tap "play" on an iPhone

[@theoldschoolgamer6199]

Wasn't expecting much but when he sang the first words, I thought holy crap it's Peter!

[@teeniemcnee]

​@@brightymcbrightfacecan't see a computer anywhere there... All I can see is a bunch of amazing artists

[@ts.elliot5870]

Good choice Harry! The band is killing it. Love the funky bass!

[@johnmcavinue4957]

Drummer is a dream !

[@joaomanuel2]

The band is tight af, never thought I would dance to Harry Styles tho

[@pablindio1]

Yes!!! Amazing musicians!

[@debbymabalcon2789]

Harry dances great search him and see for yourself i did!

[@Highlandsman]

The band is solid.

[@wecanjustdancetothis7510]

Me reading comments from people who don't listen to Harry and like loving the cover just makes me happy

[@turnleftaticeland]

i’m fr about to stan

[@hello-fs2sk]

sameee

[@2birie4life96]

Such a Banger!!

[@aakashkumarnanda6683]

@@turnleftaticeland welcome to the fandom buddy😁

[@ttylda]

Same

[@ojd88]

This is one of my fave songs. I was worried. But I didn’t need to be. He did awesome.