James Bay - Delicate (Taylor Swift cover) in the Live Lounge

James Bay covers Taylor Swift's Delicate in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
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[@sarahlu1253]

I mean he was hot when his hair was long but in my opinion just omg with short hair he looks hooooooot.

[@Ceekaey]

Sarah Lu21 thank you! I thought I was the only one who felt that way

[@animeshkhare1769]

The long hair is back!

[@jessicaninarolle522]

Ikrrrrr!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MikkiNikki4]

Yessssss

[@s.o.3753]

Agreed!!!

[@karishmapareek8992]

love how he says "delicate" and "isn't it?" in the most rugged, indelicate way. it's almost like he's mocking the gingerness with which s/he'd be expected to express these feelings to someone, deciding to be bold instead. also the drums/electric guitar combo - so powerful

[@littletalkslove9121]

Yes omg exactly!

[@VioletEmerald]

This is pretty amazing as an analysis

[@jkkim6928]

Not all gingers are timid doe

[@Abby-hf9sx]

deliciousness!

[@ericeduardocamposdiaz1119]

this is one of taylor's prettiest songs of all time to be honest

[@evangriffiths4921]

Eric Eduardo Campos Díaz Ronan

[@ericeduardocamposdiaz1119]

Ronan is so powerful you're right

[@sergeenriquez4728]

Ikr? One could even say it’s such delicate song 😉

[@ericeduardocamposdiaz1119]

Oh I see what you did there

[@GinoObiso]

Listen again to Begin Again, very underrated song

[@the.annethology]

This is also an amazing example of how people are so judgemental towards TS. They often say how cheesy her songs are and it's made for children but when it's covered by other artists, then it's suddenly a great song/performance. Some think writing lyrics are simple but Taylor is so brilliant that she makes it look effortless and "easy." Newsflash: it's not.

[@caroldoocy4130]

Oh, geez, I'm so sorry Taylor has such a hard job.........(.having said that, I like her new album.)

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

People are damn ignorant as hell and lazy not to do research big surprise there. She is an amazing songwriter

[@blogistuff4383]

@@gordythecat if you don't like co writers you can check out her album Speak Now, its self written, enjoy :)

[@emiliab9322]

Em Bem Should’ve Said No, The Outside, Our Song, Change, Fifteen, Forever And Always, Hey Stephen, Love Story, The Best Day, The Other Side Of The Door, You’re Not Sorry, Jump Then Fall, Superstar, Begin Again, Holy Ground, I Almost Do, The Lucky One, Red, Sad, Beautiful Tragic, Starlight, State of Grace, and Stay Stay Stay, Girl At Home, The Moment I Knew, This Love, Cornelia Street, Daylight, Lover, Christmas Tree Farm. AND ALL 17 SONGS OF SPEAK NOW IS WRITTEN BY TAYLOR WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 19. i wouldn’t really call that “almost every song”

[@naruseibara4010]

@@gordythecat a bit ignorant, don't you think?

[@supercalime]

I respect artists who don't change pronouns when covering songs!

[@mayanknegi9167]

Halsey!

[@MyLuckyNumberIz7]

But he did? He changed “he” to “you” and made the whole thing second person. Which I think was a brilliant choice, but it is different than the original

[@spiderjesse4632]

I think that’s awesome too but I also don’t get why people get mad when pronouns are changed. It makes the song more personal to the listener and that’s what it’s about -the connection between the artist and the listener through music.

[@spiderjesse4632]

Miranda Morris hey that’s fine too I’m just tryna say that there are people who have certain connections with certain songs, say a relatable feeling with the artist. They wanna make it their own so they’ll sing it from their own POV which is plenty of times not directed to another man or woman but if it is than there’s nothing wrong with that.

[@maikeulanjello9061]

There is respect for people keeping lyrics the same way, but nothing wrong with changing pronouns. Makes it totally personal.

[@silentdreamers13]

And all of a sudden, I really need the entire Reputation album covered by James ✨

[@HillaryWalsh]

It could happen! Ryan Adams covered the entire 1989 album!

[@katelinhannigan]

your profile pic is adorable

[@Mrnickstr89]

I mean. Ryan Adams did it with 1989. I think she would be more than generous to give him permission to cover the album She just is that kind of person.

[@silentdreamers13]

Yes I automatically thought of the 1989 cover - Ryan Adams did a great job with it!

[@stefaniejonssondahlberg566]

yea wow this is truly amazing

[@blackwhite1123581321]

Taylor will be thrilled. She likes James Bay's music

[@blackwhite1123581321]

Told you

[@justanotherhalloqueen]

Well yeah, they're friends. They toured together lol

[@joliejolie8547]

@@justanotherhalloqueen no, they don't toured together

[@justanotherhalloqueen]

@@joliejolie8547 yes they did. He was one of her opening acts on the 1989 tour. I saw him open for her on that tour in Köln Germany

[@joliejolie8547]

@@justanotherhalloqueen it was only one show, that didin't mean they toured together

[@dannychan0517]

The vulnerability that his voice creates is real lit. It gets stronger as it becomes more and more intense later on. And from being intense, it eventually goes back to being fragile again.

[@delzeltyna]

yes it's his style to sing like that and i personally love it so much

[@shivamam]

It's addictive. Isn't it? isn't it? isn't it?

[@zex7116]

Yeah dude but not as Taylor's

[@joelutz4348]

I love it when my favorite artists cover Taylor Swift songs. To me it just further proves her validity as a songwriter. I mean, I feel like James Bay could cover anything and make it sound amazing, but it sure helps when you have a great song to start with.

[@gaboper]

He has the same charming charisma as John Mayer when he’s on stage. You can’t just take your eyes off him.

[@caroldoocy4130]

he's so much more NICER than arrogant John Mayer.

[@ririschannelx]

Paolo Perez ew no he’s soooo much better

[@retomatinho]

I love both, but I've seen both on tour and James is way better 😍

[@lyricsworld2931]

Paolo Perez kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGXCaqiGYrKHb9E

[@somethingbiffy4017]

John mayer got a great guitar skills but in terms of humility, james is way too far better from him. I don't know them personally but you can tell by observing how they act towards other people. And I can say, john is a no no.

[@reilott8503]

I love the way he says, "cuz I like you" as more of an afterthought. Great cover.

[@ScarlettJ1221]

I'm addicted to James' cover of this song, it was perfection

[@luizbatista6437]

ScarlettP ti

[@Ak-vs3wk]

same

[@aviewerman]

This one and his Simply the Best cover

[@AndreiProdanMusic]

ScarlettP hhtyhhjjnmgttur

[@andrealcroyle]

ScarlettP I have listened to this at least a thousand times. I love it... But I dont like the original song. James makes this song good.

[@TonysScrapbook]

So no one is going to talk about how he mashed up taylor swift and drake?? This was crazy cool

[@Jen_niferxo]

I love when artists do this! Niall Horan did something similar in his Radio 1 session

[@Abby-hf9sx]

so effortlessly wrapped into one song so yummy

[@palsp666]

He's one of the most underrated artist.

[@Helvetica09]

palss 115 he literally playes on the radio here all the time... also he likes to keep it low key. He seems like the "club/bar tour kinda guy" rather than "filling the stadium" type

[@madhavkesar]

@@Helvetica09 I'd love to see him live

[@margaretterivera7069]

Second the motion!!

[@MrsBax]

I had the privilege of seeing him live here and Denver Colorado and he did not disappoint

[@asyongaksaya]

Fan here from Philippines 😊

[@massiliat9542]

He actually didn't change not even a word ( when it says *do the girls back home touch u like i do *) unlike most celebrities do 😭😭 i fucking love this man 😍😭

[@1995CATI]

He changed other words though

[@shadycr7]

He's so underrated🔥one of the most talented singer out there🙌❤

[@Wxtst.3]

I'm Faded He isn't underrated tbh he performed and was nominated for a grammy.

[@shadycr7]

t yeah, but he needs more attention!

[@horizon5677]

Ben Howard, Dean Lewis, Keaton Henson, Sleeping at Last, Andrew Belle... There are a lot of good singers out there without so much "attention"

[@shadycr7]

metanoia agreed!

[@Doryplory]

I'm Faded and also cute as heck

[@justineambat9867]

It’s been so many years and am still obsessed with this cover of James Bay. 🔥

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

It's different, I like it! At first it sounded kinda weird but as I listened it actually sounded pretty cool, and he looks really focused on the music, which is good! He rocked

[@tassomando5391]

Taylor recently started singing the "cuz I like you" in the same style as James. Maybe this cover inspired her.

[@melissabustos7078]

loved it! taylor needs to have him as a special guest in the rep tour 🤞

[@caroldoocy4130]

when his voice gets loud and fast it's like a sports car revving up.

[@anaquezadaaaaa]

I come back to this a lot. one of my favorite covers of all time. I can't explain how good this is.

[@analuflores6981]

my god same, I'm here at least once a month, feels like a visit to heaven

[@zehragokcan]

Creative description for a masterpiece cover from him

[@CL-sy7hi]

James can sing the lyrics with so much feeling. It feels like I’m listening to a story. Sometimes I’ll listen to a song over and over again but never really think through abt the lyrics...James bay is definitely one of a kind .

[@aldoarpinda9058]

SPOILER ALERT! I was enjoying the cover and then Drake's One Dance gave me shook. Plot is twisted here.

[@s.o.3753]

Just the way he’s sitting there sideways, so intimate, him and the drummer just jamming with each other. So jealous of the people who were there to see this performance live.

[@christianchimchim4954]

This song is honestly so underrated.it should be topping the charts rn.

[@shilohkosh4792]

It's a cover lmao

[@crystalg.131]

I continue to come back to this cover. Have loved it so much for years.

[@beemlagulung4568]

Wow he is so handsome❤🔥

[@srishtiahuja3471]

Beemla Gulung but he cut his hair😭

[@oliveiracruz1642]

He's perfect

[@AstridFernandaintensity]

Oh si😍

[@danesouza6723]

Beemla Gulung yeah

[@kimbravo2570]

he kind of reminds me of john mayer

[@KrnCrftn]

James just has a voice that is so well suited to live, raw and acoustic set ups - and he can really belt out the notes! Like, have you seen his take on Tina Turner's Simply the best?! Ive never seen it sang so well!

[@caroldoocy4130]

Karen--yeah, wasn't that cover the coolest ever??!!

[@KrnCrftn]

OH MY GOD - like, im a big fan of (good) covers, and his is almost better than Tina (no mean feat - like, thats Tina Turner, you know?!)

[@LK-pq4pz]

The mash up I had no idea I needed until I heard it.

[@erickfanti]

He is a mix of Shawn Mendes w John Mayer

[@bella-xe2ji]

you're not wrong tbh

[@nadeenfouad660]

And vance joy

[@zairfinz8344]

but his lips and sharp eyes resemble Jhony Depp.. (i am not gay by the fvcking way)

[@oh4539]

god do not bring shawn mendes into the mix that's straight up rude to this guy

[@Disastrous_Macaron]

Jeff Buckley

[@TungNguyen-jr3yz]

Thank you James Bay for such a mesmerizing cover! I love the rock tweak to the song.

[@ellis1034]

I will need a Taylor and James collab

[@8agg2]

He made the Taylor x Drake collab come true

i don't get it, why?

[@cucuy6]

Jay Hoàng James added a bit of One Dance at the end of the song.

[@dyanjunidyan8925]

8agg2 Auhahahaahha

[@LK-lz6lk]

6 yrs later...always coming back for a re-listen or to share with someone who hasn't heard it. Amazing cover!👏 🙌

[@RiezcaBiastami]

reason why i really love this: 1. im tay big fans 2. im bay bif fans 3. delicate is the first song i like on rep well.... perfect combinations!

[@augustlunaonline]

I wish I could buy this. This cover is incredible. James makes it his own and it works so well!

[@chhavaayayay]

This is beautiful. So beautiful. James is beautiful. I love. Absolutely love. 😍😭

[@sanpopnoobear2113]

More guys should do their hair like this ❤️

[@Checkmate6382]

ISN'T IT ISN'T IT

[@mila13.]

yOu_kNoW_wHo isn't isn't

[@KenliDirchi]

isn't it isn't it

[@dreigeli9636]

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[@ceryswilson9535]

I don’t know I don’t know you don’t know you don’t know

[@Checkmate6382]

Anding Geli |-/

[@kellymcphaul2793]

This is so awesome. She doesn’t get enough credit for her songwriting abilities. I could also see Ryan Adams covering this.

[@annheckt8116]

This is 20x best dedicated cover perfection as always every time he nailed it! 🙌🏻🔥❤️ I’m so addicted to James cover Of this beautiful song! He so underrated he one of the greatest talent artist out there 2018 is his year!

[@gabsvibes3726]

I've been coming back to this for years. My favorite cover of all time. so stunning, mesmerizing, raw, and and and....

[@maggieyoung1482]

WOW! Perfect! This is why you were awarded the 'Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree' from the University of Bedfordshire. U deserve 'Everything U receive'. You are a musical Genius! Musically, there is nothing this man 'CAN NOT' do!💝💝U

[@revaniaazzahra4628]

HIS VOICE IS JUST SO RAW THE ELECTRIC GUITAR REALLY COMPLETES IT

[@TheWidestChapter]

As always, nailed it!!🔥💯💯💯

[@02chelz]

Why is James Bay so underrated?? He’s amazing! 👏🏼

[@peppylocker1023]

A duet is needed with Taylor

[@alessidelpino]

I need him to whisper on my ear softly but with aggressive ones at the same time aaaaa

[@brunovasconcelos5764]

He just won a new fan

[@christyr6201]

Bruno Vasconcelos me too

[@HornerAnthony]

“Isn’t it” dark vowel shapes for the win!

[@stormborn23]

Woah. I'm getting some Ryan Adams vibes. Amazing cover, James! Makes me wish more that Taylor makes a rock/country/acoustic version of some of her pop songs.

[@sarahybarrientos]

Anthony Estacio I wish she would've done an album with state of grace vibes 😭 I really love her music as it is, but some stadium rock would blow many people away

[@captainayaaya28]

@@sarahybarrientos omg I hope she’ll do that one day. Songs like State Of Grace and Holy Ground are already fan favorite

[@edensylvester13]

usually with covers like these that switch up the genre everyone comments "this is so much better than the original!!!" (as if the original artist didn't create the song that they now love just bc it's more to their taste) but I'm glad that people are appreciating both here

[@dr.taylorswiftdynasty8245]

So Delicate Cover✨✨✨

[@Checkmate6382]

Taylor Swift LOVE YOU

[@marveabrasaldo7758]

Taylor Swift it's beautiful 😻👍 Taylor are you going to bring #reputation here in the Philippines,I want to know so I could save money for tickets 😻 I'm good in keeping secret trust me😻 please let me know 🙏🙏 you can dm me on my Instagram account here's my account Instagram marve93_tswift89 🙏🙏🙏 love you Taylor 😻😻💖

[@khairulrizal2487]

yesssss proud of his delicate

[@eyachakroun8266]

yOu_kNoW_wHo It's not the real taylor 😂

[@eyachakroun8266]

Taylor Swift please change your username cause everyone think you're taylor swift

[@payalbathija3595]

im in love w his voice n hair!

[@dia6062]

NAILED IT!! I’m in love with this cover ( personally, more than original tbh) ♥️🙌🏼

[@Courtney983]

I’m obsessed with his voice. Hells yes! 😍😍

[@spiderjesse4632]

This is the reason delicate is one of my favorite songs on the album James you are a legend 🤟🤟🙌

[@user-hj9zk7hg3t]

The best delicate voice in the world. Love U from s.korea

[@sanskritisukkal5230]

Definition of perfection is this!! 💓👑

[@dlrkrd]

his voice is so beautiful

[@faithdiaz3874]

anyone gonna talk about that switch to one dance damn so smooth

[@KellenCarr417]

James is the homie. Straight up. Everything he drops is fire. ✊🏽❤️

[@katerossley7019]

I really appreciate his rendition of this song. A true artist can make any song sound like their own

[@voldemortt4680]

I died when he started singing one dance

[@anetteacosta5672]

My god, such a smooth voice. I love it

[@abcdefv3917]

KZbin isn't helping me with my addiction with James Bay. I absolutely love him. I need help

[@sliusushi]

Two of my favorite things colliding. What a dream.

[@vincentjonathan4694]

This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so You must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Dive bar on the East Side, where you at? Phone lights up my nightstand in the black Come here, you can meet me in the back Dark jeans and your Nikes, look at you Oh damn, never seen that color blue Just think of the fun things we could do 'Cause I like you This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so So you must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Third floor on the West Side, me and you Handsome, your mansion with a view Do the girls back home touch you like I do? Long night, with your hands up in my hair Echoes of your footsteps on the stairs Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share 'Cause I like you This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so So you must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? I don't know, I don't know You don't know, you don't know What I want, what I want What I need, what I need What I need, I need, what I need I need a one dance Got a Hennessy in my hand One more time 'fore I go Higher powers taking a hold on me I need a one dance Got a Hennessy in my hand One more time 'fore I go Higher powers taking a hold on me I need a one dance, I I need a one dance, I I need a one dance, I I need a one dance I need a one dance, I I need a one dance, yeah I This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so But you must like me for me

[@RenteaRadu]

ty

[@AuroraDAmicoMusic]

James Bay is able to make every song on earth like it's his own.

[@AshesPashes]

Turned off Electric Light to watch this video. James is consuming my life these days and I love it.

[@viviancristiane5717]

He can cover any singer and it turns his own special magical version of it

[@marceloalejandrodecon9538]

This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so You must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Dive bar on the East Side, where you at? Phone lights up my nightstand in the black Come here, you can meet me in the back Dark jeans and your Nikes, look at you Oh damn, never seen that color blue Just think of the fun things we could do 'Cause I like you This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so You must like me for me Yeah, I want you We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate) Is it cool that I said all that Is it too soon to do this yet? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Delicate Third floor on the West Side, me and you Handsome, your mansion with a view Do the girls back home touch you like I do? Long night, with your hands up in my hair Echoes of your footsteps on the stairs Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share 'Cause I like you This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so You must like me for me Yeah, I want you We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate) Is it cool that I said all that Is it too soon to do this yet? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Delicate Sometimes I wonder when you sleep Are you ever dreaming of me? Sometimes when I look into your eyes I pretend you're mine, all the damn time 'Cause I like you Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate) Yeah, I want you Is it cool that I said all that Is it too soon to do this yet? 'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate) 'Cause I like you Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head? 'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate) Yeah, I want you Is it cool that I said all that Is it too soon to do this yet? 'Cause I know that it's delicate Delicate

[@tareenahmed2008]

It's my favourite song ever because it's about being vulnerable when you've been hurt before. It's about being strong again and baring your soul to that one person who can hurt you.

[@luisfelipeduarte9574]

We had whole 1989 covered by Ryan Adams... can we have full Reputation covered by James please ?

[@Xenchen97]

How the heck can he cover every song so fabulous? I just love his own note on every cover!!

[@marianap.c8906]

Sometimes The sound of the guitar for me it's like some music of Spongebob 😂

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

Mariana Paba 1205 LMAO NOW I CAN'T UNHEAR IT

[@p17n]

Mariana Paba 1205 HAHA

[@iris3851]

Taylor Swift X Spongebob

[@timothy2491]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 why did you have to do that to me.

[@marianap.c8906]

Timothy jajajaj😂 I only think that

[@samiksha8397]

ive been listening to this all day!!! beautiful

[@kylieroberts5211]

This was an amazing twist on a phenomenal song. I adored this!

[@CatherineMagarino]

This is for all the boys who pretend not to like Taylor Swift. Men love Taylor. Anybody with taste does! Excellent song and great job James Bay! Rep is my favorite Taylor era

[@margalidapascual]

I am addicted to him

[@LOLLYinmusic]

I love the way he sings "isn't it isn't it" amazing cover!

[@kellygilchrist93]

can’t get over how good this is 😍

[@fatimapereira1951]

Infinity from ever since... How perfect is that?

[@kellan2717]

Omg I wish I discovered this earlier. This voice is amazing with the song

[@felicitosisajr7692]

Wow smooth af. I'm inlove with this version

[@eimyrodriguez6749]

I CANT GET OVER THIS. I have been listening to this nonstop for like three days, damn it this is just so freakin good😩💞 I mean, Taylor Swift + Drake + James Bay = Instant success

[@revaniaazzahra4628]

this cover is just one of the best that there'll be a time in the future where i'll go back and appreciate and it'll feel just like the first time watching

[@bethanyhatfield9826]

I love this version of the song. James bay, did an amazing job. ❤🌷🌷🌷

[@xAbbieCx13]

Wasn't expecting a song that I know so well to give me goosebumps, yet it did!

[@jordanwoehl6408]

First time hearing this and I'm IN LOVE😍❤

[@Dancerama6]

James is so gosh darn talented. Incredible singer. Transcendent.

[@_layy]

His guitar is so beautiful!

[@kmarie123]

Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

[@harrisirvingbelleza6341]

You nailed it James. Great cover. Kudos to the drummer as well. Perfect beat🎸🥁 🎶😊

[@garrypinoon8188]

ik I should've expected his enthusiasm but man it just takes me aback all the time!!!

[@Dvygr]

I've got the riptide feels of Vance Joy.

[@anjali9712]

I can literally hear his passion for music when he sings. He's so underrated. He's amazing just wow😊♥

[@taylorswift3630]

He Killed it 🔥🔥