James Bay - Don't Look Back In Anger (in Noel Gallagher's presence!)

[@liamhill102]

'Never fails mate, I've been dining out on that for 25 years'. Quality.

[@fakebutrealofficial]

And your name is Liam,if you know what i mean. 😉

[@Revolver1981]

That's what Russell Brand said about Bob Geldof and his song I Don't Like Mondays you fool.

[@lukeberryarchive]

Liam Hill what does this mean? I don’t really speak english

[@MrJuuberi]

@@lukeberryarchive He just means that this song has made him a lot of money for a long time

[@DTJ2024]

@@lukeberryarchive Means the money he's made from that song ensures it pays for every meal out.....

[@peterlubin6905]

You can say what you want about James Bay. But he has balls of steel.

[@andrewcruz7595]

Or brass

[@fadthetic]

^ lol

[@BennyE456]

Peter Lubin yeah to perform a shit version of what is basically the British national anthem in front of the guy who wrote the good version. That guy has nuts

[@joeprice8044]

Benny a shit version are you mad 😂😂

[@BennyE456]

@@joeprice8044 yes.

[@fmre6105]

‘That must be the first time that’s songs ever been performed without a thousand topless men’. Noel Gallagher, what a man.

[@yuridaman]

Yeah, i hate i when that happens when i play this song. :)

[@loganj8118]

Did you type this with your shirt off? 🤔

[@acharich]

💀💀💀

[@fmre6105]

Logan J why of course

[@reoleisan]

What was he referring to?

[@SM-cc3nq]

James’ vocal tone is extraordinary. I love this cover.

[@BPBrutalPenguin]

“It isn’t one of Liam’s is it?” Hahaha brilliant

[@smokesgtp]

@Thomas we know mate. He meant one of the handful of songs Liam wrote w Oasis

[@nobrakesukspeedway]

Thomas 😂😂😂🙈

[@smokesgtp]

@TheGooners11 He didn't write those and they aren't Oasis songs obviously. It was an excellent album however.

[@Mantrooo]

@@smokesgtp He did write some of them.... and co-wrote some others

[@gaglet]

In fairness to Liam, his solo stuff isn’t complete tripe, unlike Noel’s.

[@amerocker]

IDK much about James Bay, but that took courage to sing that song sitting beside its songwriter.

[@alid2507]

amerocker and singer

[@rhythmace1]

@Have-a- Cigar He says, hilariously oblivious to the irony that it takes far more courage than he will ever possess to be a man that *actually* looks and dresses like a woman...

[@minisurfbanana]

Have-a- Cigar bravo for being a big wanker!!! Fcking nobody!!!

[@acharich]

😅😅😅

[@snidelywhiplash]

@Have-a- Cigar - Still and all, he was there singing in front of Noel on the radio and you and I ...were fucking not.

[@jonnyhatesjazz]

His style is not my cup of tea. But he made it his own. Not just a noel/oasis cover. And for that he should be applauded! Good work JB

[@lwaves]

Not mine either but you've gotta give him the credit for going through with it under those circumstances.

[@goldenhourkodak]

Made it his own? He just made a modern-indie parody version of it.

[@simonfirth5838]

Connor J. Finlayson indie? He has the most boring chart sounding voice going. Nothing indie about it

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@simonfirth5838 It's that fake mainstream indie sound.

[@pepefernandez4270]

Totally agree

[@benjybasable]

Hearing that song sang by someone else really puts in perspective how amazing Noel's song writing really is.

[@bennorth3285]

Great version under the ultimate pressure...

[@justinmoore3121]

Agreed.

[@menggayforevs4670]

Hahahahaa. Exactly.

[@rafvierthstein5210]

@@tColorsinspacerecordings utter trash

[@jcharm]

I’d rather sing the national anthem to the Queen than sing don’t look back in anger to Noel Edit: King*

[@burrmanchu83]

Help me out here. Are you singing, God save the queen as the unofficial national anthem ? Because it'd be properly fucked up to sing, let's say, the American national anthem to the Queen.

[@burrmanchu83]

@@cornerback4074 that means absolutely jack shit to me

[@legopimp69]

God out ranks the queen every day of the week

[@burrmanchu83]

@@legopimp69 My big toe outweighs God any given day of the week.

[@kenhickey1373]

She didn't fuckin write it mate

[@Morrisopolous]

Noel respectfully keeping his head down do not to add more pressure. Lad

[@ButeSound]

Classic studio move. Go invisible as not to distract who ever is 'on'

[@glengamble526]

Noel’s probably thinking ‘Fookin’ Uni stoodent cover version!” 😂

[@steveamusic12]

Glen Gamble ha ha, that’s what I was thinking! Bet he’s really thinking, Nar not as good as my version 😂

[@scottwilliams2274]

“It’s supposed to be a rock n roll song ya wanka, not a fuckin pop song”

[@MitchPhillips]

He's said of Ryan Adams' 'Wonderwall' cover that it's effectively Ryan's song now - the cover was that good. No doubt he'd appreciate James' take and not just carbon copying the original.

[@youarenotyouarenotthebatma7058]

The Ryan Adams song is done really well. I used it for my wedding video. This just seems a bit fake.

[@acharich]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@losangeleslovesyou]

This guy is in the upper echelon of all songwriter/musicians. Great arrangement and such a classy performance right in the hot seat.

[@henrysalisbury3175]

That is confidence in your own ability 🙌

[@Nagnullat]

Dude's got an incredible voice!

[@seanhansford9642]

Yes he has

[@Nagnullat]

I really enjoyed the clarity and range. He shows great control over pitch/timbre.

[@seanhansford9642]

@Craig Longmuir (incredible) ! to the ears of the beholder but to me a job well done .

[@jhonnyboylco7774]

Gay voice, feels like the voice dont go

[@cornerback4074]

Yeah, pity he's fucking sat mumbling and moaning ye can't hear the fucker

[@LMurphyMusic]

I actually really liked this. He made it his own and sang it his own way. Nice job.

[@ThemeParkGuy7]

Craig Longmuir he’s playing with 10ths which is his style (Let it go, hold back the river, etc.). There’s not many artists that use 10ths as frequently as James Bay (RHCP and Ed Sheeran sometimes use them)

[@davidmalton3984]

Hello Liam, I have recently covered this song on my channel, And you seem to know what you are talking about, So with that in mind if you could spare some time to go and have a listen, That would be great, Many Thanks, STAY FRIENDLY : 0 )

[@ferramirez4570]

That Gibson is Flawless!

[@stevenoasis1]

Just missing an Adidas sticker ;)

[@smokesgtp]

Isn't it though? Sounds fantastic

[@JPMulheron]

Needs to learn to lift his fingers all I could hear was the sliding of the strings between chords.

[@BEEFBRSKT]

@@JPMulheron what ? Mate us guitarist use them noises in the tune, gotta Time them proper like but yea we use them.

[@JPMulheron]

Declan Duff hahaha ‘us guitarist’ I’ve gigged across Asia playing with some of the best guitarist this planet has to offer. All with tell you that sliding is a racket and a pain in the arse when recording to a studio engineer. If you have ever been in a studio?

[@garageflower1905]

Noel cracks me up just sitting there thinking ‘yeah I wrote this tune no bother mate’

[@DandamanV]

Bay has cajones of steel. Imagine performing in front of the writer of the song and singing it so perfectly without a hint of fear in his voice. Noel was also a class act by turning away from him to make it easier for him. What an awesome vibe.

[@scottmitchell7126]

Boring as fuck what you on about? You could see Noel was bored out of skin.

[@markelliott7641]

I'd never heard of James Bay until today. Wow man, you just smacked that tune. That was incredible. 10 out of 10 for me

[@oliveraherne5547]

He was on the radio constantly with that hold back the river song. Nice voice though.

[@steviesindahouse4903]

For me, 11 out of 10! 😊

[@danielwolfgang2101]

This guy can make any cover epic. You can think of any voice, male or female in the original, just give James Bay a song and he will pull the best essence out of it.

[@jennifercb3309]

@Kapiche' You think you can do better? Please do me a favor and fuck off.

[@missstorrm]

He blew me away with his cover of Tina Turner. That was insane that he pulled it off.

[@clareedge1260]

Is there anything James Bay can't sing? Perfect in every way, I just love this. Every morning I wake with a James Bay song in my head & I think this will be the new addition. What a cover, so talented. I could just go on and on.

[@soskippery]

Sounds more like a love song than an anthem that the original had become. I enjoyed it anyway:) I also love how Noel smiles at James like he's watching a little kid but concentrates on his performance at the same time.

[@NessNT]

You do realize that dont look back in anger was about a hooker, right?

[@Paulgolding67]

Noel is sitting there and trying not to look back in anger, me thinks.

[@davejones5404]

I really don't know why - this is a damn fine version. His voice is significantly better than Noel's imo

[@boiboiboiboi5216]

Dave Jones Ok? At least Noel had some swagger when he sang DLBIA, this is some Ed sheeran type of shit

[@FacheChanteDeux]

He is very talented, I wish he had gone for it with the full rock out.

[@rob_3417]

@@davejones5404 no. Just no

[@Akash-vf3ru]

@@davejones5404 James brutally murdered Noel's baby right in front of him.

[@KucerovaLucie29]

The giggle at the very end, you must love him. Beautifully performed as always.

[@MrSonnyProductions]

Noel is a class act, he knew it was awkward, gave props to him afterwards and had a laugh at the same time. Top notch 👌

[@1loumellor51]

I'd have shit it to be fair mate, you did well, beautiful rendition.

[@thomasbrown5267]

@Have-a- Cigar We know it's you Liam, get your salty-ass off youtube.

[@andrewcruz7595]

@@thomasbrown5267 haahahahah

[@mickthebusker7917]

In years to come James will be blown away by having this as a memory. Fantastic

[@droseborta]

I love his version, makes me feel relaxing in a quite place... I love you James 🥰

[@janemercer-is8rt]

Noel on Radio 2. Great to see you looking Great. And wow Great Voice

[@gw2031]

Love James Bay,,he,s the double of my son,we,ve never spoke for years ,he,s a massive oasis fan,,miss him so much,,

[@giddyupful]

Find him life's to short to let No to be in touch with him

[@nancyabeleda8585]

Beautiful cover! Well done James Bay.

[@peterramsay]

Fantastic cover, perfect blend of homage to the original and his own style.

[@R3FR4CT10N_]

If he started singing Wall of Glass I’d laugh so hard.

Yes 😆

[@mcgarvier]

😆

[@tarawhittington5686]

Me watching Noel: I don't mean to be unkind, But I see what's in your mind

[@thewave8468]

🤣

[@Beans360]

If he started singing Little James.

[@sherristar89]

The guitar arrangement is good

[@Marooshaz]

Reminds me of Sting’s Shape of my heart

[@marcocanevaro696]

Tabs? Please, its sound like black bird

[@BrettBorovic]

It's like if Beatles "Blackbird" and "Don't Look Back" mated.

[@edwardsindustries-20yearsa54]

Practically the same chord shapes as Blackbird

[@BrettBorovic]

@@edwardsindustries-20yearsa54 He just unintentionally started the Blackbird Challenge, where all cover songs must be played with those chord shapes and fingerpicking. 🤣👍

[@hqureshi0117]

In Blackbird by the Beatles, Paul McCartney made the guitar dominate the song, with Noel Gallagher he made his voice dominate the song, with this guy he emphasized the guitar and also really used his voice, your 100% right

[@hqureshi0117]

X

[@T1tusCr0w]

It’s a classic but it ain’t no Blackbird- ask Noel 🤣🥰

[@northstarpheonix]

Love how Noel has the respect to turn away as James performs so not to add to the pressure, and the fact that he doesn’t shower him with compliments just shows that he actually did like it rather than being over complimentary to hide the fact it wasn’t to his taste.

[@Ndi1st]

That was beautiful ❤️ took a classic, honoured it but still made your own! Wow 👏🏾

[@Wra8h]

Incredible!! His voice, I really didn't think he's be this good live. What's the point of copying a song if you're not gonna sing it your way? So different, and I love that. That's him.

[@philricelle]

This is one of the best cover of this this song. And I heard a lot of them!

[@Vernonchan]

I never knew a rendition like this could exist but wow, James Bay, owned it. Beautiful!

[@uphillracer]

This James Bay is a beast, not only vocally but also on guitar, and Noel gets it

[@nicedream1990]

He's got nerves of steel to perform that perfectly in front of Noel.

[@leahtragico4660]

DexDark *balls

[@gonzalopereyra595]

Lyrics are a little wrong tho

[@MeatSlushie0421]

@@gonzalopereyra595 that's what you call making something your own

[@JR-ty8gh]

Smashed it tbf mate I’m glad he didn’t start strumming chords haha

[@ericking6755]

Smashing chords.....you mean like Noel actually plays it lol

[@JR-ty8gh]

Craig Longmuir it doesn’t suit Noels version of the song suits the lyrics that’s all that matters. Just cos little old you don’t like something doesn’t mean its shit

[@前橋みき]

What a joy for Liam and Noel to be covered in this way-just brilliant-thanks James

[@davemaximus8894]

Fuck off

[@joemcneil6602]

Beautiful just doesnt begin to describe this performance. Thank you.

[@sara78889]

James Bay is so talented ❤

[@earthring]

Wow, what a beautiful rendition. Love this

[@philarimahynniewta8411]

James Bay is just amazing. His voice is so raw and he made it his own. Beautiful!

[@wanderingsouth9874]

What a beautiful chord progression, awesome!

[@davdenm]

Beautiful rendition indeed!

[@joytackett2128]

Beautiful song, no one should ever look back in anger. Be proud an thankful for every single day an year's you've gone through cuz that's what made you today. Well done guys

[@moonpye777]

This is a superb version... well done, beautiful 🖤

[@ericstoecker2096]

Incredible version!! Loved it!!

[@elizabethsaporito7566]

James Bay is one of the sweetest, purest souls in all the world.

[@Revolver1981]

No he's a prick. And his music's garbage.

[@cryinglaughingemoji1741]

@@Revolver1981 do you like... Know him lmao

[@loudloveen]

Wow. It was very pleasing to hear this song being sang differently. He made it his own and sang it effortlessly.

[@olivierlanglet1932]

All these voice variations and vibratos are not really my thing, but God, this man (didn't know it before now) can sing and reinterpret songs. Those chords and fingerpicking are killer. Thank you !

[@Marley999888]

The chorus on Dont look back in anger is undeniable in any form.Could bang on bin lids and sing it and it'd still sound life affirming.

[@Alpha_7227]

Could just watch this for the banter between them. Made my morning. Cheers.

[@chrisofnottingham]

Great song by Noel, Great interpretation by James.

[@bluzshadez]

I love this cover! Even Noel approves of it. I'm so envious that I can't play guitar on a professional level like James Bay. God bless!

[@mylostkiwi]

Noels smile at 2:16 tells me he's enjoying this! Noel: "not bad lad, not bad at all, but I'm not gonna say nothing"

[@chapchappington2475]

Not gonna say nothing.. so he’s gonna say something?

[@BrewerUMich91]

Beautifully done James 👍

[@mclean9092]

James Bay to his grandchildren “I played Don’t look back in anger in front of Noel Gallagher” Me to my Grandchildren “I watched James Bay perform don’t look back in anger in front of Noel Gallagher on KZbin”

[@couldbeanyone9402]

🤣🤣🤣

[@EJ2K2K]

Fuck me why’s this so funny

[@Sorennn94]

Best comment ever ever seen

[@cleverlydesign]

I’m scared even reading this comment

[@Guitapapa]

Just Sublime ! I love this version too ! James Bay is just amazing …

[@seanhansford9642]

James you are spot on and it sounded so good to be honest and no disrespect to the big G but this is the one that pricks my ears up!!

[@seanhansford9642]

@@tColorsinspacerecordings I have known this song so many a year but it was nice to hear a alternative. Sorry you feel about this but i thought he did very well. I would like to hear why you commented the trash comment? Is it his voice or look but maybe spoiling an awesome anthem tune that we grew up with and no alternative? Awaiting your response on this one.

[@joec8727]

One of the finest covers ever.

[@jameswinspear996]

Some balls that, with G man sat there.

[@dmrsk1899]

@Douglas E. Heeren you're in every comment, taking the piss

[@Anthemika]

G man - hahaha!

[@doovbaloevera1430]

Or some lack of humility/self awareness/dignity.

[@MrConeman]

I think you'll find Rory Gallagher, not Noel, is the "G man"

[@doovbaloevera1430]

@Harry's wand James is a musician not an artist.

[@christofkucharski3738]

Klasse! So macht man exzellente Musik. Super!

[@marcusmeadow2729]

I never get the people who dislike perfection. I guess music really is subjective.

[@1StepForwardToday]

That was absolutely beautiful James! Just like ur cover of Haim's "Forever". You have so much untapped talent. So much more inside of you that has yet to find its voice, and to be expressed. Thanks for this delightful rendition.

[@tuco1121]

Beautifully done.

[@charlottejones9757]

This is brilliant...greetings from Canada!! 👍

[@sharonnaylar4463]

Simply beautiful

[@ScottCaldwell]

Brilliant. Takes massive baws to do that!

[@Alpha_7227]

My fave Oasis song, this is so beautiful, love the arpeggios. Could someone put it on Spotify.

[@doctor19741]

love this version.. hats off..great song !!.. I want that guitar!!

[@TheRauen94]

This is incredibly moving.

[@sadbhavpariyar]

Listening to this classic song from my list of favorite songs by my favorite artist is a blessing to my ears.

[@JohnAlma]

It was called perfection, I don't think Noel is realising how good James cover is 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@gdfggggg]

That was bloody wonderwall James

[@Antoine_Fainthearted]

I read "James May" at first.... disappointed

[@MrDazzstar]

AntoineIbanezgio 😂😂

[@Bobbygregstanius]

😂😂😂😂

[@innovatorb1591]

@@Bobbygregstanius i can picture him with his keyboard.

[@danran1691]

😂

[@brianbrooking496]

It’s like the Old mini and new mini

[@dewinjjy]

Nice version. This song is one of my favorites songs ever.

[@SpedSpedding]

Magic cover. Mad props. 😎👌🏻

[@janereygate8925]

Chilled out version great cover for an Ibiza sunset! Lovely

[@oliverpodmore]

That was amazing guitar playing out of this world and beautiful vocals James

[@LuxVi7]

Wow! He did a great job! Beautiful voice.

[@noahsdad-acousticmusic596]

I liked this cover, it is a proper cover, totally reconstructed and very melodic. I think Noel enjoyed it a lot too, he is not one for dishing out too much praise.

[@ryandyson3786]

Loved it , nice one James bay ,✌️

[@maijakaroliina01]

I’m in love with this!😍😍

[@viddi72]

...love this version so much!!!!💚🧡💛

[@williama-d6]

wow now that sir was great I don't know if its just me but every time I hear that song it congers up serious emotions

[@davidmalton3984]

Hello There William, If " SERIOUS EMOTIONS ", Is what you are after, Then you could do Much Worse right now, Than to go to my channel and have a listen to my recent cover of this song, If You Could Drop Me Some Comments Also, That Would Be Great, Many Thanks, STAY FRIENDLY : 0 )

[@andreaobrien4775]

James u r one gifted man, ill tell u that!! Noel Is a king off course..

[@sarahdrake9301]

I love this performance ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ellalivvy7049]

How have I only just discovered this?! Incredible 😭😍

[@brendalau79]

This is how you do a cover! He made it his own! ✌🏼👏🏻

[@markymarkg7826]

Wowzers James bay is brilliant

[@dougiemiller5030]

Noel Gallagher could be a stand up comedian! Top dude. He'd make a good few bob at it I reckon.

[@M2019-k9u]

We're all good at stand up, especially in Northern England! 👍

[@rahulkemp8347]

@@M2019-k9u not really! (eg Paddy mcguniess, roy chabby brown) but noel is quite a witty raconteur!

[@daffyduck7930]

Top

[@Char10tti3]

Both Gallagher’s have a wicked sense of humour. Tbh both could be in a comedian in good mood. I’m a late 90s baby, so only seeing interviews now and I never really got that from people talking about them.

[@rozwelljones4976]

Apparently he and Liam are picks that right amazing tunes.

[@faiz7180]

This is so James Bay's vibe and it's great.

[@anabelen30]

OH MY GOD. This is so awesome 👏🏼👏🏼🧡🧡🧡