Responding To Insane Covers of My Song.

My producer has presented me a collection of covers of my song I Believe in a Thing Called Love by The Darkness. I haven't heard these before and I'm going to judge each and decide which is the winner at the end. Please, cast your vote and we shall see who prevails!
1. @Halocene - • I did 'I Believe in a ...
2. @postmodernjukebox - • I Believe In A Thing C...
3. @bfaaron - • I Believe in a Thing C...
4. @panicatthedisco - • Panic! At The Disco - ...
5. @soundslikebranches - • Branches // I Believe ...
6. @GarethBushMusic - • The Darkness - I Belie...
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Richie Kotzen is on the podcast tomorrow! Also, The Darkness are going on tour in UK, USA and Europe this year, tickets are here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

[@raquelsnt]

Lucky people in whose countries The Darkness are going to land on tour! My economy is not as well like for travelling outside Spain to watch you, but i wish it was!

[@selenanoll8462]

Skipping the PNW, I see.😢

[@cheechdubinsky6709]

Lose that lame Canadiens sweater, Oilers rule 🇨🇦

[@douglasmorris81]

New OR-lins to match local

[@dave-jk6en]

Looking forward to this! nice one Justin!!

[@postmodernjukebox]

We are honored sir! It was such a pleasure to record this great song..much love to you, Justin!

[@ZzrzZ2012]

Miss Sykes voice is phenomenal 👌

[@drjay73]

You all did a brilliant version! Congrats!

[@yzolakitchi]

Utterly fantabulous! By far my favourite cover 🥰

[@ThePouchey]

#1 by miles . . . made my day!!

[@markfrost4064]

Killed it, will be learning your version and djangofying it!

[@Halocene]

I'm still so blown away that you reacted to me, let alone with such kindness! Thank you so much ❤😊

[@ironduke6286]

Autotune trash!!

[@KingofCrusher]

Insane how you hit the high notes even higher, haha. Good shib.

[@alexkohler8282]

impressive... would be wild to do a harmonized version between you two

[@najrenchelf2751]

Your face before starting really said “send help” 😹❤️

[@LalisasToxicHusband]

@@alexkohler8282ackshually, sir, if you in sing octaves together that's not technically harmonization

[@michaeltodd7501]

My wife and I walked into our wedding reception to “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” and it is one of the memories most people still have of our reception 15 years later!

[@NinnaJensen]

I can't describe how much I love that!

[@natb9919]

Doing a whole youtube video reacting to people covering your song is possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen a music artist do. Great respect to you, Sir!

[@TheRayfield77]

Right!?

[@synchronicity1470]

Justin Hawkins is one of the best humans on the planet.

[@GarethBushMusic]

Appreciate you checking out my version, Justin. All the best.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Nice one Gareth! It's a great version for weddings!

[@mell3109]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain currently on hols in Florida and woke up the wife laughing at the fingering her ring joke 😂😂😂

[@theothertonydutch]

@@mell3109 If you remove "joke" from your sentence you'll get more mileage out of that joke even.

[@christschinwon]

George Formby still wins for me!

[@squidcaps4308]

Ah, the version of which i just said "SO autotuned that is should get roasted for it. Horrible and lazy interpretation, "lets smooth over all the edges and make it beige"..". Not taking those back, if it is the same one we are talking about. That is the kind when you are making a product and eventually as you are polishing it, you take all the things away from it that makes the original great. The original has GREAT sense of parody and laughing at yourself, over the top stadium rock anthem with cheesy lyrics. Trying to make it "authentic and intimate"... It is kind of like people thing that "Every Breath You Take" is a love ballad, and then make a cover of it non-ironically. You did not get the song, you used the song, exploited it. Taking away all the edges it became nothing. And you obviously have the talent to do better.

[@snailmail4152]

The vintage New Orleans, best by far! They've shown what is 'hidden' in the song, added musical value and made it their own.

[@baxtermystery]

Post Modern Jukebox usually knocks it out of the park

[@snailmail4152]

@@baxtermystery 👍hadn't heard of them but will definitely check them out. Great sound!

[@supergalaxyfist7730]

Agreed, absolute gold.

[@Yosser70]

There’s nothing hidden in the song, just good lyrics that they put a bog standard jazz backing to and sucked the life out of it!

[@koalaofdoom]

@@snailmail4152 They have a bunch of greats to chose from, but personally I think "creep" and "all about that bass" are simply fantastic renditions of the originals, if you're looking for a few songs to start the rabbit hole. ; )

[@SarcastSempervirens]

It's so great that a musician looks at covers of their song with such fondness and positivity!

[@charissakington606]

The Post Modern Jukebox was AMAZING!!!! Absolutely extraordinary- loved it!!!

[@CravingBeer]

Justin: "You don't hear three guitar solo's in a three minute song" Megadeth: "Hold my beer"

[@DJKr15py]

Nah that's three three-minute guitar solos in a nine-minute song.

[@komalsolanki2690]

This might be the best comment anyone has ever made. Ever.

[@StormbringerMM]

Agreed.

[@annasim3651]

Halocene is actually singing live yes! She's really such an incredible singer

[@Halocene]

Aww thanks Anna 🥰

[@bro2917]

Liked the performance but the "omg I cant believe I did that for no reason *hehe* I'm so quirky" is just a big ick for me

[@doodadsdandy]

i think he meant like live as in a gig/concert after singing for ages etc etc

[@yelyahgemma]

@@bro2917 why you felt it was necessary to comment this especially when she's reading these comments is an ick

[@bro2917]

@@yelyahgemma what are you trying to say? do you need someone to translate for you?

[@davebartram8762]

This is a very special song to me. It was playing on the radio as I was steaming down the road far too fast having been told my one day old son had been rushed into the SCBU. If you listen to the lyrics imagining new parents looking at - and unable to hold - their one day old child in an incubator hooked up to various medical monitors they take on a very different meaning: ‘I believe in a thing called love, just listen to the rhythm of my heart, there’s a chance we can make it now, we’ll be rocking’ til the sun goes down…’

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

Yessss, so many love songs can be dedicated to our babies once we have them!

[@carolynheaney715]

I love this so much. It’s great how it’s possible to reinterpret lyrics and they can take on a different meaning. I do it with a lot.

[@Welcome2Niches]

is your son ok? I'm so sorry that happened to you and your son.

[@mccorkleknight]

Halocene is absolutely incredible and her vocal range is massive.

[@metalbearuk]

The fact the song can be done in so many different styles, is a sign of its greatness.

[@MikeTheYokel]

As with many of the truly great tunes. They can transcend genre and be amazing in many styles.

[@pobsdad]

It's great to see you being so generous. A lot of bands (I'm looking at you Eagles, in particular) would not only refuse to acknowledge these covers, but will actively strive to have them removed and blocked. I really don't see the sense in that. It's not like we are going to buy their version of the song instead of your's, and it keeps your version in people's minds. The Darkness are still current because we haven't forgotten you, and these covers are part of that.

[@MurfFromCanada]

Add Guns n Roses to that list of blockers..."sigh"

[@MetaSynCreta]

Ya Rick Beato has been very expressive about the Eagles and other copywrite Karens.

[@TheRayfield77]

I get it in the sense that it's their property, and they can share it how they like. That said, I discover many songs I never heard because others do a cover of them. It will make me go and look up the original so I can check them out too. So if you want more people to hear your music, let more people play your music.

[@davidlichtman568]

They can’t block covers - it’s fair use. They can only block clips of their recordings.

[@markstewart7559]

This is what the internet and KZbin was invented for! A video of a rockstar watching artists perform covers of one of their songs. And how brilliant are those covers!

[@plumbus2752]

My wife and I have chosen your original song to go out after our wedding on 27.05.2022. And we saw your concert in Amsterdam on last Friday. It was genius. Thank you for your music.

[@tiagomacri3537]

Post Modern Jukebox version is incredible, I love when people add their own style in covers.. PATD also did a fine job

[@SobrietyandSolace]

P!ATD cover sounds like it would be right up my street

[@85priesty]

Panic at the Disco is just a copy...it's good, but not original... It's a boring cover. The others were great...or at least different

[@85priesty]

@@SobrietyandSolace they're rubbish. If I hear anything about "Closing the Goddam door" I would take the person responsible for playing the song and ensuring they ended up with a broken nose as I CLOSED THE GODDAMNED DOOR.

[@turkeytrac1]

Great Habs jersey!! And a fantastic video!! Btw, the duet we didn't know we needed , the darkness and P!atd together doing this. Have a great day.

[@chuckleezodiac24]

that jersey looked better on Shania Twain.

[@nordvegfigg7746]

He needs a Leafs jersey.

[@armonwp]

No he doesn't.

[@willowpillow690]

Which captain wore #28?

[@deanl0]

@@willowpillow690 Justin H imself tm tailor-made

[@SENTINELSofSOLIUS]

Canadiens fan? Cool! The first singer could hit the highs for sure.😀The different styles of your song were awesome!❤

[@chrishowker8431]

i was also thinking that.. yeah sure, the different versions are interesting but would love to jus sit and watch a hockey game with him :D

[@crystale4070]

My husband and I walked out of our wedding into our reception to this song... (the original version, not a cover) it will always have a special place in my heart!

[@jamieurbain7422]

THIS is how artists should be treating covers of their songs. Very cool. ❤

[@MartyrDK]

You know you have done something right when you get covered by Post Modern Jukebox. Great video Sir.

[@StephenMorganCanada]

Watching a musician comment positively on a cover rather than have it taken down is the perfect way to please old fans and gain new ones. Brilliant. Go Habs.

[@anniewoodman5834]

Apart from yours the original, I loved the New Orleans style version. It also put me in mind of Amy Winehouse for some reason. She’d have covered it brilliantly . ❤

[@alaricgoldkuhl155]

Panic at the Disco for me. This song is so rock and roll! That's what I love most about it and Panic pays perfect homage to the spirit of it, adding their own flare.

[@Imminent_Wrath]

that singer can do no wrong... i can sing it almost perfectly but its hard to top PATDs vocals

[@lunakat7020]

👍💯

[@carmelr5504]

Halocene (and their singer Addie) has done some amazing covers! They have such awesome range and always nail it 👌

[@Halocene]

You're so sweet thank you!

[@dorientjewoller113]

@@Halocene I know your work through Psy'Aviah aka Ives Schelpe and your collaborations with him.

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

I’m not usually into going to see live performances of bands that only perform covers, but the spins PMJ put on tracks make it *so* worthwhile. I’ve seen them multiple times, and try to go every time they tour near me.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

I tune in for every episode. I never would have thought that Justin had such a great sense of humor and so interesting What has shocked me most is his deep understanding of music. I honestly thought he got where he was because he could sing really high notes. Once you follow his Chanel you realize he is a musical genius and a guy you’d like to hang out with.

[@TheRayfield77]

That stood out to me too. He is definitely a well versed musician.

[@synchronicity1470]

hmph. That great sense of humor is what had music critics slagging them off. TD were the greatest new, hard rock band of the dawning century and deserved respect. but that's a-okay. millions around the world still love The Darkness.

[@mrsanity]

PMJ are magnificent in just about everything they do. Their arrangers are top notch!

[@jpdemer5]

Scott Bradlee is all of the arrangers - he's a frickin' genius.

[@sah-win]

The New Orleans styled version is the correct choice. Nice Habs sweater. The “see you on the ice” could’ve worked here also.

[@Zootofanthrax]

I just love how justin is just this soft spoken, educated english chap. So unexpected really. Reminds me of bowie.

[@fortyfukinseven]

So much respect for you accepting these covers and giving honest critique, instead of knocking them down. You're amazing!

[@marmadukeace5137]

We had this as our first dance song. Started with the Delta Goodrem cover and then went into the Darkness version to get it going. Our second date was a Darkness gig in Newcastle so seemed quite fitting for us. Been married 5 years now, so we “believe” 😀

[@czayce]

I walked down the aisle to her version! It's so perfect for a wedding. That sounds like great craic though, wish we would have thought of that 🎉

[@bradleythompson2644]

When did you see them in Newcastle? I was there in Nov 2019, amazing gig!

[@studiomarilaura910]

Wow! The second version just reveals your amazing songwriting! Only the greatest rock sings can slide between genres. You have so many songs this applies to!❤

[@mingaling72]

Bro you are a legit watch! Love your stories and breakdowns. Cheers

[@EmoEmu]

How awesome to see artists show up on KZbin to check out the covers. I can only imagine how happy those people must be, to see themselves show up in this video.

[@frankenfurter58]

As impressed as I was with the Post Modern Jukebox cover, my heart goes to Panic At The Disco. Brilliant.

[@kvbstudios316]

I was a little surprised Justin didn’t comment on the crowd singing along in PATD’s version.

[@Katt_Dubbs]

I'm definitely going to use "nearly" in my everyday now 😂 Postmodern Jukebox was also my favorite. I also love their version of Teenage Dirtbag.

[@DavidDArcy1975]

WOW Justin... kudos for the Habs jersey 😎🤘☘ Respect & Peace ☘

[@Hazith_Zantos]

I love how wholesome you are with your reactions. Just finding such great things about everything being done. You are so great.

[@buddycropp6361]

As a DJ for a small public radio station in Astoria Oregon, KMUN, I picked up this song and gave it a lot of air and became a fan of the band, following your trajectory right up to this day. Couldn't have been happier you started this vlog and now this! Happy happy joy joy. Justin, you rascal.

[@franambrose8667]

Aaaaaa a Ren and Stimpy reference!!! 😍

[@anndelfel7469]

Love KMUN!

[@gwts1171]

The New Orleans version was my favorite, too. I play in a doom metal band and we've covered it. It works surprisingly well. Plus, I don't have to try for the high notes in our slow doom version. :)

[@rwalker0130]

I can't imagine how excited these bands are for you to do this! keep up the wholesome vibes Justin!

[@Nathan_Talisien]

I love that you are so bloody honest and straight-forward with your reaction, mate. It's bloody brilliant that you're so able to recognize the ability of others, and not feel threatened like so many other performers seem to. Right bloody on, mate, right bloody on!

[@lornakarimjee]

My favourite was vintage New Orleans, it was so different and had so much flair! Loved the sigh and the skat 😆 just brilliant. The wedding one was excruciating...I kept saying why? Why? WHY? whilst it was playing.

[@DarraghC]

Must be such a kick hearing people cover your music, especially so well. Excellent Stuff Justin.

[@donnasilvio3974]

I love how in depth you get into this. Feels a LOT different from most "Reacting to my song being covered" videos I've seen.

[@pandacatcupcake]

I've been listening to the branches cover of your song for years and I got almost emotional watching you listening to it. Well done on creating such an incredible song.

[@lukesalmon1238]

Pmj are fucking incredible loads of amazing covers and reworks of tunes

[@peterottes6900]

It must be pretty flattering to have people cover your work in different ways. To me, it represents the imprint you've made on this earth. Very tangible. I still smile when I see the videos of The Darkness live and I hear the first notes of that song. It just lifts my spirit.. Your music and your channel have made me smile during some health issues and just given me a reason to feel good whatever day I listen to it. I hope to see you whenever you manage to get to the Boston area again.. Thanks, Justin!👍

[@T.E.P..]

These vids you publish have everything I need these days ... what a huge delight to find the channel .. and it's only Tuesday

[@thecocktailian2091]

Its brilliant that you are so positive about it all. Really shows class. I saw the band a few years back, The personality shines through on stage. Top shelf.

[@MariaFrancesca]

This was one of those videos where you started to smile right away, and then never stopped 🙂 I'd say number two did the best work in interpreting the song.

[@crystalclearUK111]

Such an amazing song, with so many awesome interpretations. And Justin, we love your screeching, don't stop!

[@genebuckland8971]

You are amazing Justin, your appreciation of all the styles is really incredible. I'm not a musician, your break down of all of them helps me appreciate them more as well.

[@youreadyfreddie]

Yeah. It's Post Modern Jukebox for me. Clear winner. I absolutely love it. Definitely the most creative interpretation, although mad props to the guy playing all four in the attic, wearing his wife's clothes while day drinking. Also very cool and fitting that Panic! at the Disco did it. Clearly some mad love and respect there. And the "octave-higher" girl: Wow! The vocal control at the top of her range! She had some real fun with it. Et, Les Habitants!

[@johnoconnor4072]

It’s crazy how the same song can be so different and still works perfectly well. Sign of a good song. Just need a classical version to top it off

[@dutchfuzz]

Proof of a great, well written song ... played in multiple styles with different arrangements and instrumentations without losing the essence of the song. Well done, Justin!

[@ruthbriggs5372]

Justin, so happy I found you! I think you and The Darkness are AWESOME, can't wait to watch everything! Can we watch everything through first and then break it up with comments from you, I loved the Jazz vibe cover and lots of the others, this song deserves all the Covers!

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX is amazing!!! I LOVE *LOVE* LOVE their version of "Sweet Child O' Mine" with Miche Braden

[@johnfarrell-sr2nj]

My wife and I sang a duet cover of I Believe in a Thing Called Love to start our wedding. We met at Karaoke, and it seemed a far more appropriate start than the traditional wedding march...

[@raquelsnt]

Wonderful story, it is something that never is going to happen to me, that a man fall in love with me after listening me to sing 😂

[@sweetpandora2685]

@@raquelsnt That's funny! 😁

[@raquelsnt]

@@sweetpandora2685 😀

[@MatthewXLY]

the darkness was underestimated. Looooove hearing the other peaople who agreee sing their own versions. Big love to all.

[@beetlecash]

Imagine a song you wrote being interpreted in so many ways around the world. Justin is so humble but he surely must realise he is one the legends of our time.

[@jessiejoseph1093]

You know you have a great song when you can swing it in a few different ways! Postmodern Jukebox was my fav, but Panic at the Disco was awesome, as well. All great efforts!

[@soniahamel2781]

That was indeed fun, my favorite is also The Postmodern Jukebox one. Kudos for the Montreal Canadiens jersey.

[@tomdalsin5175]

Yes, PMJ's version is my favorite cover. Yes they changed it around and made it their own, but they did it in a way that seems they have a genuine love of the song, and "honor it"... while demonstrating their own amazing artistry.

[@CrownRock1]

Postmodern Jukebox was definitely my favorite out of this selection, but I would have loved to have seen you react to the version by Scary Pockets!

[@drjay73]

Every artist did a great job and are all very talented! Justin, I think you may be on to something here! Although I don't know if every original artist is humble and cool enough to listen to their own covers - you prove once again you are far more than a rock star!

[@swssfms]

It must be so fulfilling to have anyone cover one's work at all. The result may be unexpected, but it is an honor none the less.

[@kaimikkelsen]

Justin, your videos are such a breath of fresh air. I just love your insight and positivity.

[@pblossom3757]

Loved your grace and generosity as ever Justin.. Went from this to Hanson version. . When did those boys grow up 😮... ❤

[@Kulvinder1974]

I love the second version. I am completely with you on that one. What an amazing interpretation of such a brilliant song. Love your band by the way. 😁😄

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Wow! So many interesting interpretations. Confession: I became aware of The Darkness because I was asked to come up with an acoustic version forba wedding. In learning the song I became a fan. I vote for the New Orleans version but all were pretty remarkable. Cheers!

[@tylerrue3108]

Dude, I didn't even know this channel existed. You're such a brilliant vocalist. I fucking love this song and so many others. \m/

[@Lucy-jc5wg]

You're so genuine, it's refreshing to watch your videos

[@robhar1374]

We used that last one as the first dance at our wedding last year! I then mashed it up to go into your version for the 2nd verse so we could rock out

[@cynthiajohns0n442]

I LOVE the 2nd version! She has a beautiful voice & the song is exciting how she sings it😍

[@paulbooth77]

Thanks for introducing me to Halocene. I dug into their channel and after hearing Addie here am liking what I hear. She's got an impressive voice and I'm looking forward to what she does in future.

[@lightspeedmonk7108]

This is great I wish more artists would review cover bands that cover their songs.😊love you man...

[@likepaintedkites]

Post Modern Jukebox, monsieur habitant. Their interpretation makes the song seem to belong to that era. Adorable! The joy you bring! Speaking of Darkness covers, there’s another, acapella, of just verse and chorus of Nobody Can See Me Cry by Alexandria Boddie that soars way above the clouds too!

[@nebulousreactions]

Everyone was a winner in its own way. And one you could check out in your own time (or in a future video like this one, eh?) is Hanson. Yes, of "MMMBop" fame. They do a fantastic live cover.

[@roalwinks7961]

Post modern jukebox have some amazing covers, would be fascinating to see your take on some of their other stuff. Their cover of Creep is something to behold.

[@CrankyOldNerd]

I can't believe it's been 20 years since that song came out. I remember when it did come out and how it captivated me, dont' remember how I discovered it but still listent to it today.

[@Jayenkai]

Postmodern Jukebox is awesome. One of my favourite KZbin cover bands.

[@thejakeyb6564]

My first dance song at my wedding was I Believe In a Thing Called Love - Delta Goodrem blended with darkness version. It worked really well as it sounds like a nice slow song to get everyone up and then once they're on their feet it blended into the classic rock version we know and love and everyone had no choice but to stay up and keep dancing haha!

[@lesblack8996]

Glasgow Barrowlands, best music venue going. I saw Elvis Costello amongst others there, FANtastic

[@straker454]

The Vintage New Orleans version is my favorite. It's such an amazing interpretation and she really knocks it out of the park.

[@neoscylax]

Post Modern Jukebox are amazeballs! All their covers are spot on and unique. They also have my vote 🗳️

[@sandralynn5211]

So glad to see this song getting the attention it deserves!!! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery or whatever. Love ya Justin!!!

[@five5tring]

You mention about weddings, myself and my wife walked (more strutted) out of our ceremony to your original version. Such an exciting exit for us!! My vote is for the Postmodern jukebox version though

[@thesecrettragedyclothingco7194]

Just listened to your cover of street spirit. All those years of not hearing your version until now. Justin...its OUTSTANDING. If anything was to be spoken of as fire on fire. This cover is it. The Darkness and especially your performance has made this by far the best song ive been blessed with in years. Last few songs was the blur one, as song called Bossman and Gerry's Erratic Cinematic with the whistling and the line "will you live before you die. " his whole album is on fire. Great work Justin. You will be praised for your efforts repeatedly.

[@Whichone209]

Justin just doesn’t fail to entertain

[@katie.s.]

Absolutely love Panic! At The Disco’s cover, Brendon was at his vocal peak 2011 - 2014 imo

[@Crouse_Property_Maintenance]

My rock band back in college covered I believe In A Thing Called Love in 2007. Didn't win the talent show, but I nailed all 3 solos. Thanks so much for everything you do!

[@PeacelordApropos]

Love your reaction to these exquisite covered. I could only imagine having the person who started it come back and love your interpretation

[@hanswolfhausen8347]

PMJ has so many brilliant covers and theirs of your song is no exception. Killer source material partnered with an amazing interpretation equals total awesomeness!

[@intertubicular]

I liked all of the interpretations. Justin, you should be flattered, honored, and proud of yourself that other artists were moved in some way to recreate your song in so many different ways. This is certainly a nod to your songwriting prowess.

[@chaosreign7851]

Dude love the jersey! I really enjoy when you are so open about people covering your music its refreshing to see.

[@jean-rockdion7960]

Yup.... the most beautiful jersey in the world!!

[@ellenvalli1847]

You are so much fun to watch as well as being a kick ass guitarist and singer!