Johnny Marr - Somewhere (Radio 2 Piano Room)

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr electrifies the Radio 2 Piano Room, with a brand new take of his own song ‘Somewhere', performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the incomparable BBC Maida Vale Studios.
Arrangement by Fiona Brice.
UK viewers can see the full 3 song set on BBC iPlayer

[@instantrameng0d36]

The older he gets the cooler he gets, this just changes the song incredibly. Its a whole new plain of cool-ness. Made me cry.

[@staxtry]

Johnny Marr is quality. I love this version, familiar but fresh. If you get a chance to see him live, you won't be disappointed.

[@froidianslip]

Seconded! Saw him open for The Killers. Enjoyed him so much more than the headliners.

[@instantrameng0d36]

@@froidianslip thats how I was introduced to him. I saw him live opening for the killers and he started playing getting away with it and I was instantly hooked.

[@Shem_3743]

Went to go see Johnny and his orchestra in December in Manchester and it was amazing. Effortless is banded around so much but he really does make it look so easy. His time with Hans and the full orchestra has definitely inspired the big man.

[@chrissiejeffreys9526]

Such a beautiful version, saw him live last night in Bristol, absolutely blown away, what a legend.

[@sergmadzonni5637]

Beautiful song! Bravo! Thank you, Mr. Johnny Marr! Applause!

[@catherine7993]

A real tearjerker. It's really beautiful.❤❤ Johnny can do that, you know, create music that makes you feel.❤❤ 🎼🎵🎶

[@jabalove888]

I love this program! Pure in 60's. So cool!

[@JW-hb2rc]

Just class, love this guy. From my hometown but could listen to him all day. Keep going fella!

[@pjhannis]

Clever,clever fella and a great guitarist!!! Legend!!!

[@yourfriendray8342]

It just makes your heart swell....💚

[@Gonzax]

He should play the acoustic more often. This was really good.

[@roadieric9472]

Greetings from Chicago ✌️ Thanks to a hilarious program called "Would I Lie to You?", I met Johnny Marr for the first time. The cast was gushing praise for him, which made me curious. 🤔 This gentleman is a brilliant musician, and fairly funny on the show as well. Rock on! 🎵

[@Kath-nd6pj]

Do you get Would I Lie To You in Chicago? Or were you visiting the UK? I am watching it now. On repeat. My kind of Humor.

[@roadieric9472]

@@Kath-nd6pj YT has episodes posted from a couple of different sources, so what I've seen has been an assortment of seasons over the span of the program. Good stuff. Great guests.

[@Malto_Dextrin]

Absolutely love this! Even better with the orchestra.

[@Roblu-k6u]

Love the way Johnny put some heaters for every one to be comfortable

[@MikeSkinner63]

It's called the piano room and you never see the piano player who just happens to be Henry Burnett who is currently touring with the classic rock show. A stunning musician and also plays drums!

[@jacksticksmitch]

He's amazing.

[@Jimmy_Moon]

He's literally in frame playing the piano.

[@MikeSkinner63]

​@@Jimmy_Moon barely

[@adriannademadriguera4859]

Always a pleasure to see you!❤

[@stephenusher4]

Class

[@MJ.71]

Superb

[@amangogna68]

Great music, amazing vocals and band !

[@louise196Light]

Wow! So amazingly beautiful! ❤❤❤✨

[@ElGwapo1927]

It's Johnny Fucking Marr!!!!

[@morganfamily1982]

Great arrangement/combo of band and orchestra!

[@catherine7993]

Thanks for uploading! ❤❤

[@Malto_Dextrin]

Breathtaking! Please upload the Passenger as well.

[@alisteell]

Think Johnny said in a podcast they he would do a tour with the orchestra… sign me up please!

[@melodymoon5768]

Loveeee 🎉❤

[@comettripper]

❤❤❤

[@michaelstaunton1632]

🎵👍👍👍

[@Bodyknowledge77]

This is THE version of this track with strings and such. I think through this track Johnny connected with an acoustic live key. Maybe?

[@mattmorris2867]

An acoustic live key? What are you on about.

[@Bodyknowledge77]

@@mattmorris2867 Johnny historically has stayed away from playing acoustically live because of not digging the sonic quality of it (I assume). It seems he's found the "key" to make it (an acoustic) work for him live...........

[@polonaj1824]

Better ways lead to the Best version. Never regrets😅.

[@mattmorris2867]

Well that didn’t make sense.

[@barbarohelm9697]

Morrissey and marr both in the 60s and both still killing it live .. modern musicians are crap

[@moynes10]

if he only had a singer?..

[@stephen1562]

Pretty average song I'm sorry

[@mattmorris2867]

In your opinion.