I'm Not in Love - Best Cover Ever?

Recorded at home - with excellent processing/production from Dwyer Scullion. What a great job he did!
And for anyone wondering who the one with the angelic voice is - it's my partner, Linda Rasa.

[@mikeglasgow9618]

My father died. I was traveling to the funeral down I -55. I was an emotional wreck and then this song came on the radio . I knew all the lyrics. When it got to the point where they say BE QUIET, BIG BOYS DONT CRY. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GATHER MYSELF. I COULDN'T CONTROL MY TEARS.

[@yateeaj]

Grief takes time. Stay strong. Think of the good time and funny moments you had and hold it in your heart

[@cathyswanson6387]

You just now had me in tears. My dad died 2 mos ago…

[@mikeglasgow9618]

@@cathyswanson6387 I wish you all the best. I'm so sorry for your loss. My father passed 49 years ago. I think of him often. I'm retired now and music has helped me get through many problems in my life. When I was young and dumb. I didn't realize how important people are. They say..... Whoever " THEY " are. You don't know what you got till it's gone. How true.

[@maynardbecker4613]

So curious, why would this song remind you of your father?

[@twinstickpete]

Sorry for your loss...

[@bluesmaker001]

People commenting on the “vocal effects” used need to understand that the original version of the tune had them AND EVEN MORE!!! These two NAILED this difficult tune precisely!!! Think about it…A man, a woman and a guitar…Vocal effects or not, these two did a REMARKABLE job on this tune, and they deserve the credit for doing so!!!

[@josephschmeggins6311]

Exactly. Hundreds of overlays. They should watch the documentary short about how it was made. This couple do a remarkable job.

[@mjt11860]

Amazing that anyone would criticize this amazing cover. The only thing I miss, is the "big boys don't cry" part.

[@jimtimmins1119]

10cc overdubed dozens of times.

[@carlawestlund4429]

Don't get wat you are saying all lots of x tra. Stuff going on.. besides girl.... guy.. guitar...and that's the rub.......

[@davidclemens6075]

There is an ENORMOUS difference between using modern effects and using 1970s tech recording back ground vocals, and mixing it down on analog tape multiple times FOR EACH OF THE 12 NOTES. Then further mixing down by using the mixing board as a "keyboard" by sliding each channel level up and down in sequence with the chords / melody of the song. The "bah bah" you hear the woman singing is actually imitating the channel slide being moved up and down quickly. There are no pics, but they had to have 12 loops of tape running around the room at the same time the were at the console, shoulder to shoulder, eaxh having three faders. The cover is nice work, but comparison to the original is MS Paint vs something in a museum.

[@cindyblue4626]

As a 68 year old woman, this song brings a lot of bittersweet memories and associations c.1975 because I was in love and he wasn’t :) Beautiful song and brilliantly performed. Just amazing!

[@daverogers5609]

Sorry to hear Cindy, hopefully time has healed

[@Kimlovesdogs]

Same! High school was hard in the love department! 😂

[@fuita227]

Truly sad for you...I was 19 myself when this came out...I hope he didn't break your heart...by your looks, you couldn't possibly stay alone too long.

[@anzinn]

It's okay Cindy!!

[@IMO0712]

Anyone who criticizes this song obviously wasn’t around in 1975, this version is spot on, when music was at its best!!

[@InvisibleWarrior279]

For anyone feeling the sad need to inject negativity, these are just two unknown but INSANELY talented musicians doing a cover of a song that is incredibly challenging to replicate - and they have done an amazing job!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@frotobaggins7169]

They were fantastic. She was amazing. I've always wondered how that part of this song was done. I always figured it was a tape loop.

[@williamharris5957]

Negative feelings should be addressed along with great feelings after all we experienced both in life.

[@williamharris5957]

Learning how to deal with those feelings in life I think is the challenge of life. Your not always going to happy. Your not got always going to be sad. Learn to deal with it!

[@williamharris5957]

The whole by saying " I'm not in love is a lie" he's deeply in love. So don't forget it ! He's in love ITS A LOVE SONG NOT NEGATIVE AT ALL.

[@neill7813]

Sometimes the classics should be left alone …. This is not that time ….. beautiful version , beautifully done by you both … thank you ❤

[@michelec.6888]

I totally agree!

[@cliffmorgan31]

Usually, in fact….

[@dinorockwell3196]

Your comment is the reason that I gave this a listen. Thank you!

[@getoutsideseniors7480]

yes thank you for this

[@jonspengler5891]

I saw this performed in Armenia by the guy who actually wrote it. Brian May played the guitar

[@robsmith8286]

I didn't think it was even possible to do this with two people and a guitar. Amazing.

[@SUVwanderer]

I love it when something a beautiful as this just pops up on my feed… what an amazing cover, took back to my teenage years.

[@stephanieredden8861]

I remember laying on the floor, near a heat vent, when my brother put this 8 track in. He played this song a lot. I didn't know it then because I am 5 years younger, but my bro was in love at 13. He and his sweetie married at 17 and stayed married for 40 years and in love until the day he died. Such a beautiful song and an amazing cover as well.

[@petrus666love]

Does anybody understand how incredibly difficult it would be to make this song sing like this , beautiful and you have great guts too even attempt this version , pure music magic , thank you 🙏

[@deborahchamplin8999]

Agree❤

[@clivethomas6864]

It’s amazing what can be done with a guitar, a couple of exceptional voices and oodles of talent.

[@tigerstripe56]

Wonderful! My gosh this was a difficult song to cover! That is if you wish to replicate it’s sound. I am most blown away by the woman’s harmonizing. The original in studio laid over 48 voices for this sound and she did it alone! Beautiful and well done! ❤

[@ferespi1612]

What an awesome rendition. For about 4.5 minutes, I did not feel any pain from cancer. Thank you !

[@er7586]

God loves you. I promise.

[@amys5715]

God bless you❤

[@user-jb7uz4hs2i]

Only 15 in 1975 when my life was ahead of me...sends chills this beautiful cover. Life passes like a blink of an eye!

[@gh-vi9tk]

I was 11, this never gets old, even better live seen them 3 times!

[@karenhoover6714]

Same age here. Definitely has gone by fast!! Beautiful rendition of this song

[@clarkpalace]

Me too

[@user-ox9im5cz1o]

Incredible, unbelievable how two people can cover this multi tracked work of art. Thanks

[@daudder]

One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs, ever. Great version.

[@stratman103]

I'm simply dumbfounded. The original was an incredibly complex song to create and you guys knocked it out of the park!!! BRAVO!!!

[@wetherby6774]

One guitar, two voices... I'm blown away, it's so good!

[@losendos8963]

A song that no bar band ever tries to pull off.....but these two could!! Great version of one of my all time favorites.

[@ralphforman4558]

Yep. This is the best cover ever ! I keep coming back to hear it again and again and it never gets old.

[@3dw3dw]

Whoa! That woman pulled off some amazing effects. That was impressive to hear.

[@elwaupo1]

With only two voices? What a great job!

[@CaptainEverythingHumorandMore]

YES! Best cover! I'm in my 50's and heard this song hundred's of times. You two done GREAT! Love it, Thanks for sharing.

[@bchisholm8186]

Awesome job, guys. You did one of my all time favourite songs justice.

[@dannygeouge8459]

As an older guy I enjoy seeing an older guy with some pipes.

[@Rudyredband]

I agree. They nailed this perfectly. Bravo. The older gentleman with the tenor voice is unreal. And her background vocals are spot on. Beautiful. Well done. Well done. Especially knowing how difficult the original, one of the masterpieces of the era, and how it was constructed. These two are phenomenal together. Again, congratulations. Well done.

[@beckylynn209]

This brings so many great memories and feeling's back. Thank's for the emotional visit back to the 70s..Good time's! 🤗

[@matthewbennett8430]

Greatest cover I’ve ever heard! I’m impressed and I don’t impress easy

[@GaryduPlessis]

Thought I would just give the intro a quick listen. Found myself totally lost in the song and appreciating all 4 minutes and 39 seconds. I wish it never ended. Thank you so much !!!

[@Deddi_57]

Outstanding! And yes... we older people can still make good music. 👍 Well done.

[@applepie2775]

Absolutely excellent and wonderfully done. Thanks. It brought back haunting memories of hearing that song when I was a teen and it was new on the radio.

[@cm8989]

What an incredible version of a classic 10 cc tune. Direct to my favorites. Thank you ! You both have something to be extraordinarily proud of!

[@deanhendrix3179]

61 years old, so I can say, that was fantastic, harmonious and perfect

[@3521rob]

Why mention age ? Strange

[@deanhendrix3179]

Well, as a musician for 51 years, I can give a qualifying opinion and compare it to decades of high quality instrumentation/vocalization. In contrast to being a basement keyboard warrior who has no class.

[@bowint400]

Finding diamonds like this justifies the hours wasted on KZbin. Thanks! 🤗

[@spbryant]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and produced. Well done.

[@l.cerrito.thompson]

Made me cry. Blast from the past with a delicate touch. I just lost my husband right before Christmas day 2023. Thank you

[@auger1drills]

sorry for your loss..

[@paulcook468]

What a fantastic rendition of a pure Classic. Clean, pure and almost ethereal. Goes to show that it doesn't need a 16 track sequencer to make beautiful music. There'll never be a replacement for pure talent. Well done guys, simply beautiful to listen too.

[@Chokice]

There is some tracking actually but that doesn't matter, still an excellent version

[@mariomarques8697]

É verdade. Parabéns.

[@murrygandy6546]

Those who can perform do; those who can't - teach; and those who can do neither - critique. Martin & Lina - outstanding! Keep the covers coming.

[@gwag8410]

This is such a moving song…. It certainly brings back a lot of memories… and these two did an amazing job! Bravo !

[@metislamestiza3708]

wow - i'm 62 and remember this song from my youth. you both do it great justice! bravo

[@klgm63]

This song both brings me joy and breaks my heart. This brings me back to my best friend's bedroom where we would listen to the song over and over again.

[@fastted9390]

She has an angelic voice.

[@MidNight-ns7is]

Holy crap! Well done.😊

[@luclemaire5896]

What a performance... WOW!!! This song reminds me of my youth and I'm 62 years old.

[@susanprincell7225]

They sing beautifully together and her voice is like an angel. I love this cover.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how're you doing?

[@biffmalibu9488]

Damn, I thought for sure the gal was going to whisper, "Be quiet, big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry..." Would have been epic.

[@StonedOli]

I wish I could thumbs up again.

[@jarrodrainbow4435]

Why bother commenting just to dismiss these two without some good critique. Why the nasty stuff. Truth is it's great , thanks guys, I love this song and it was just a good cover.

[@Wally2Feathers]

Sat through the song with my mouth hanging wide open. Sounded mesmerizing.

[@kevinpeasetennisprofession4905]

That backup is hauntingly beautiful. It’s from a time that that sound was so amazing.

[@ServiceProcess]

So I had to listen to this again because of the cryticism I got from my first remarks. This rendition remains brilliant, it's beautiful. This is how music was done through (for me) the 70's and 80's real singers, real music. This is what you get when you go to a live concert, this is live, this is the real deal.

[@kevinthompson7571]

10,000 subscribers for a channel with only one video? That just goes to show how amazing this cover is! I'm subscribing as well, just to make sure I don't miss anything else you two might put out in the future. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@edwardkantowicz4707]

Spot on; I subscribed as well. Please do so everyone, so that we shall hear more from them!

[@velmathepelmar]

This popped up and I thought...no way could anyone do justice to that incredible song...but you got me - it was just as incredible as the original and more so in it's purity! Amazing - thank you for doing credit to this beautiful song.

[@Jorma_K]

There’s a KZbin video of 10cc putting this song together Genius

[@calamityjane4331]

How you two can cover such a full, lush sounding song so beautifully just made my day.

[@davegedeon3767]

One of my top 10 songs ever. The two of you nailed it!

[@markfalshaw-gv9im]

WOW, FANTASTIC COVER,ESPECIALLY THE VOCALS, WELL DONE GUYS

[@RWUBRISTOL]

I just spent the entirety of the song with a stupid grin on my face. So beautiful. "Big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry".

[@ziggy33399]

Ha! Me too. ❤

[@inthenameofthefather.7240]

Silly boy 😭

[@lostlarry007]

Be poised, don't cry

[@boboswin]

Right out of the park you two! I am delighted with your cover. This is one of my favorites.

[@reginaldburgess9709]

Outstanding performance!

[@jr.carter7205]

Ive came back to this several times..I think its awesome..never gets old..Great job !!

[@gustavosalinas5621]

What a wonderful job! I'm enjoying every part of the song in my headphones, that's an excellent mixing. Congratulations

[@christellestewart7908]

Perfection!!

[@kimjerkhagen6630]

Fantastic. I love this tune and super impressed by your version. I cant wait to try i myself. Applause!

[@johnoneal1234]

​@@kimjerkhagen6630I hate it. I was a 10 cc fan until this. I despise weird sounding songs.

[@bonniestevens7661]

So good. She's excellent . Love this song.!!!!!!

[@Danielviiir]

I'm in my 40s, this song is on my favorites playlist.

[@Longtack55]

70 and same

[@bethechange4040]

50s and same

[@pjursa4113]

Holy SH-T !! WOW !!! You weren't lying. Probably the best cover I've ever heard. Fantastic !!!!

[@wpmsd]

I love the original. With all the layered overdubs on the original, i didnt think it was possible for just 2 people to do the song justice. But these two are excellent.

[@glennburch1081]

The original 10CC track was done with many overlays. Who needs overlays when you sound like this. Simply amazing.

[@shannonspears5742]

She makes this song great

[@markaxelson5940]

The lady on your right sounds absolutely angelic.

[@2660016A]

Would never have dreamed of even attempting this song given the technical complexity of the original vocal. Your courage paid off - well done!

[@MadM_333]

Well done!! 👏👍👍

[@mrmikeh-nv7cq]

Oh Wow, I love this it's brilliant. ❤🇬🇧👍🎵🎹🎼🎸

[@daddioman1933]

10cc would bow in praise I'm sure! So beautifully done on all levels.

[@Jordendog]

I`ve watched this clip 4 or 5 times now. Enjoy it every time. Thank you.

[@user-vs4gf7op2b]

Wonderful!!!!

[@kwester318]

I know I've commented before, but you two are just fantastic! I was so happy to find this song in Amazon Music! You are both incredible!

[@carollouise9118]

Great cover!!! I would love too see more from you two. You harmonize beautifully.

[@Vesper_Songs]

Very clever way to cover this song! Love the harmonies, the playing, the singing. All great!

[@davidwebb091370]

wow! superb performance! so beautiful blending and Linda's backing vocals is phenomenal! thanks for sharing this, Martin and Linda!

[@robertdean7950]

Brilliant!

[@jesusleon4559]

I’m amazed how they did an excellent cover.

[@bookooc5605]

Well damn, don't stop now! Give us more!

[@thihal123]

This is really, really excellent. I love the fact that it’s only two voices. Bravo et brava!

[@jrbvrcc]

Superb 😮❤👏

[@garethwatkins6347]

I didn't think this song could be done acousticly- I was wrong this is superb ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gregbateman9680]

That song had such resonance and meaning for me growing up in the 70s that I was leary to hear this. But you both nailed it! Awesome job!

[@kenwilliams5513]

Fantastic cover to one of my all time favorites.

[@mjp2615]

Criticism? Holy Hell this is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! BRAVO

[@markcarrington8380]

When the guitarist starts bobbing his head helplessly, 3/4 of the way through the song, you know they’ve both fxxxxxx nailed it.

[@DepDawg]

Yeah, when you’re in the zone, your body jams along.

[@jime3419]

Too bad today's generation won't know talent like this. Excellent job on a great song

[@nicolamullings7993]

Well, that was something else.... kudos to you Two, outstanding!

[@user-gc7nr4lq9i]

Shout out to the sound engineer here - terrific all the way around.

[@talisman487]

Dwyer Scullion, also a great guitar player.

[@james_robnett]

That was about 100x better than I thought it was going to be. This is a really hard song to cover outside of a studio and make it sound good. Really nice job, particularly Linda, not and easy vocal line.

[@HomeGrownCountryGirl]

One of my favorite songs….great job you two!

[@williamjverhagen]

I wasn't expecting that. That was awesome.

[@GraemeSPa]

I saw 10cc play this live at Newcastle City Hall many years ago - the Original Soundtrack tour. They had the voice part on a playback track and sang along to it - everyone sat mesmerized as it had not hit the radio yet. The story of how they created the song that predated synthesisers is highly entertaining. Your very nice rendition neatly captures that sound. Thank you both.

[@joycestempa5647]

Completely AWESOME!!! The best cover ever. I am a fan of the original (for my teen years) but this version is off the charts good. These two artists should be very proud of themselves for doing the song more than justice!!

[@TOONFED]

Gorgeous, the vocal work made the song.

[@RainMakersGroup]

Best cover ever of this iconic song.

[@eliz49]

From a 10cc fan for decades, I must say this is very beautiful.

[@heywoodjablowme9256]

An incredibly complex vocal arrangement of over a hundred voices handled ably by two. Well done!

[@AlmostReady504]

Well let's be realistic they have a little help. But great job

[@tmacmi9095]

Actually over 600 voices on the original for the background humming. Band members voices dubbed over and over. It was an experiment with wonderful result!

[@andyhoram9685]

It doesn’t matter how they did it it sounded brilliant

[@roboneil408]

​@AlmostReady504 true. But still a great job. Question though: is the main help they are getting through turning up the echo very high on her microphone?