Katy Perry - Head Over Heels (Tears for Fears Cover)

Katy Perry covering Head Over Heels

[@mollyhatchett8428]

This quite good actually. Sounds a bit like if this song had been done in 1994 instead of 1984. Love to Katie.🖤

[@Dinger_D]

The song was made in 1983 but was released in the album Songs from the big chair in 1985

[@ghostfacekiller891]

this is an amazing cover. im sorry some of you cant see that. im a HUGE tff fan, and hate most covers. but she made this feel so emotional and raw. i love it.

[@sienathewayfarer]

I miss the nostalgic 80's rhythm that was lost with the acoustics, but I really like what she did with the vocals. I am not a Katy Perry fan because I don't really like pop, and though she has brought some elements of pop to this song, you can't deny it's a wonderful tribute to the original song. Thank goodness she has good taste.

[@klausgh]

I think Katy Perry is wonderful here, there's something hypnotising about how she sings this in her unique beautiful voice, I definitely love this!

[@MuseCantLoose]

I'm not a big fan of Katy Perry's voice, and Head Over Heels is my favorite song in the world, but I LOVE this cover. I think she nailed it

[@coolbae1998]

No she didn't, she is out of tune and has no technique lol. 😂

[@donhall7871]

She rocked it !!!❤️❤️❤️

[@ksager123]

@Crypto Rebel 😂 right

[@arturobonettirealestate8328]

@@coolbae1998 it's a one take dude... seriously....

[@SEANBANOG4]

You hit the nail on the Head when you touch on how difficult this song is to cover. Brave attempt by Katie and to be honest it has grown on me. All great songs will always shine through.

[@bellevalentine7592]

she's a good singer but idk the original song is unbeatable

[@Stephanfritzel]

I agree; I love this cover and I love her voice, but I still prefer the original.

[@MidwestDrumner]

I'm a huge fan of the Hoobastank cover of Head Over Heels (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Kvo5eElplkq68). However, I agree. In most instances the original is still tops.

[@HayleyMorton101]

havent even hear her sing yet and I agree

[@topgun767]

it is unbeatable indeed

[@gm-te8nn]

Hannah Belle you are a Beauty Amongst Beasts. (Pun intended)

[@ericgamino478]

This is one of those songs that true TFF fans cringe when they see someone try to cover it. Katy made it her own, but kept the integrity of the original in tact. Well done. I like it.

[@joeysully6811]

That’s so true. I love TFF but I like this cover way too much

[@Samaraselah]

No she just did a bad job

[@davidvllr]

@@Samaraselah you did

[@jonathonhopkins]

​@Samaraselah I'll take whatever rock your smoking cause this cover is on point.

[@SXI96]

I'm not sure why people are ripping this version apart, I'm a big fan of tears for fears, and I thought this was a good effort, the sound quality of the recording was bad, but I enjoyed it

[@eduvinyl]

Die-hard fans of every major band like TFF, Queen, Genesis, or whatever, will usually rip covers like this apart as blasphemous. I'm a big fan of music and always enjoy to hear how different artists approach the same song.

[@coolbae1998]

But she is out of tune, she keeps switching scales, singing in the original version tune, then lower, then major, then minor, like wtf, I'm not a huge fan of tears for fears, actually i only know like 5 songs from them which i love, but still i haven't listened to them that much, but this cover is kinda messy, not that bad, but not good either. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Besides, Katy has a good voice but no technique, usually her live voice is messy, and she keeps switching scales and tonalities in songs, she should practice more, many of us singers can do better than this, So just because she is a celebrity we should all say she is good even when she is not doing it right and is out of tune or technique? 🤔

[@andyh444]

A great original that can't be matched, but this is VERY good! I think it brings something new to it

[@jonazo7188]

Andy Hyde I like the acoustic take on it! It takes a song that sounds like an underwater, operatic anthem and turns it into a front porch barefoot jam.

[@nilfen]

A lot better than expected. I actually had fears about clicking this link, afraid it would bring me to tears!

[@Today1677]

So you had 'fears for tears' 😭

[@lookitsagrape1]

If they uploaded this and DIDN'T say it was Katie Perry, you would all like it.

[@USafortiori]

People who don't understand music are those who most often dismiss or criticize covers because they fail do differentiate between arrangement and a song. You can close your eyes and hear this song in your head as a barber-shop quartet, or in jazz, or as a light orchestra. It is a beautiful song, difficult to ruin unless played wrong (TFT Good Night Song pun intended).

[@levelseven9841]

It's a great song. Not the best version. But what you said makes no sense. Has nothing to do with understanding music. It's either good or it's not. It's a matter of taste. I've been a musician my whole life. I'm assuming you're one of the ones who don't understand

[@levelseven9841]

The arrangement is exactly the same

[@kerryjames7536]

This is not an easy song to sing.She did a good job.

[@karlamariana5813]

Pq é difícil cantar essa música ?

[@daisiesdreams]

+Karla Mariana muitas notas agudas

[@karlamariana5813]

+Malka Entendi, mas depende da voz tbm não?

[@daisiesdreams]

+Karla Mariana além da voz tbm depende da respiração da Pessoa, tem gente que tem mais fôlego para manter notas altas e outras não...

[@karlamariana5813]

Malka Bem pensado,entendi,obrigada.

[@UrAKitty2010]

The rating bar on this is more cruel than deserved. If you didn't know it was Katy Perry, would it still be this harsh? It's never going to compare to the original, but it's not bad.

[@WeAreSoPredictable]

There's an unfortunate tendency on KZbin for people to see everything as black and white and with us or against us. I came here with an open mind (Don't like Katy Perry much as she seems pretty moronic, but like quite a lot of her music). I really liked her vocals on this version, but didn't particularly like the overall song as the guitar work wasn't to my liking, and it was mixed in to be a bit too loud in my opinion. I think I'm quite reasonably entitled to that open-minded opinion, and to express it. And those people who might despise Katy Perry who came here hoping and expecting to laugh at her version and down-vote are _just as entitled to express their opinion as her fans who came to enjoy and up-vote._ But voting is a funny thing. Firstly, people rate things according to different criteria. Some do it purely on whether they particularly liked or disliked the content. Others do it just out of personal loyalties (for or against). Some of us down-vote a video we might otherwise like if the title is misleading, wrong, or somehow bothersome. How do we rate a video whose contents are great but the quality of which is terrible? We all vote in different ways, and for different reasons, and we can't expect others to follow the same criteria we do. As I discussed earlier, the overpowering guitar work (that I didn't particularly like) _almost_ ruined the song for me. Her vocals, however, were solid. So I'd probably give it a like, except for that stupid picture. Dressed like some sort of edgelord throw-back to the 90s, holding a knife like she has never held one in her life, it's kinda of lame, right? Surely that warrants a few dislikes? :) KZbin votes aren't always about what's deserved. But it's also not fair to judge the ratings bar as cruel, is it? At least not without knowing _why_ so many people disliked it.

[@ImSoLament]

I'm really unsure why people hate on this cover so much. It was fair: the quality not being its best and the really long intro. Besides that, her vocals weren't too bad either. Seriously people, calm down. This is an acceptable cover.

[@bobbymeade2099]

ImSoLament Covers are rarely acceptable, but this one is especially awful.

[@ShaDHP23]

Has a very Silent Hill sound to itself. Not as good as the original, but to be fair, it's a very hard song to do justice. I think she did well.

[@victoriam7709]

in my opinion it's better than the original and I'm not even a Katy perry fan

[@ShaDHP23]

@@victoriam7709 and that's okay.

[@MrEthanJason]

NOW I respect PERRY. This is a difficult song to sing. This song, her version and especially the original, is a subtle and sophisticated sojourn down many pop song cliched alleys, but one winds up with truth rather than syrup on a pile of sugar. And an acoustic version is an audacious and appropriate act.

[@sandraxrubia]

Agreed! Perry did a great job!

[@ianb8677]

I don't understand the hate, I prefer the original but this isn't bad tbh

[@kingsleythedude1049]

I would like to see a duet

[@willmcpherson2]

2018 !!!!!!?

[@xZippy]

You're right, it isn't "bad". It's horrendous.

[@Antnj81]

Ian B yea but it's not good either

[@coolbae1998]

She is out of tune, switching tonalities and scales, this isn't that bad, but not good either

[@Maki-00]

Damn, I wanted to hate this!!! A Tears For Fears fan since I was 10 in 1984. I actually like this!

[@sandraxrubia]

Me too, she did a GREAT job. Lived my teenage years in the 80s BTW

[@andyh444]

The Tears for Fears version is a wonderful song. She has put her own slant on the song and kept it alive and that is a good thing. I actually don't mind this, I have listened to it more than once and still think it's OK.

[@peacelovecassy]

Yes OF COURSE the original is better but how can anyone say she can't sing? This is beautiful

[@donhall7871]

This sounds so raw and cool !!!! Excellent cover❤️❤️❤️!!!!

[@vanessa02porto]

2021 and i still love this and still love her 🥰

[@DJHarrison93]

If she wants to crank in another one of her hits, she should put this in her next album

[@playinguitarful]

Im a guitar player and the sound is fantastic. GREAT JOB!

[@aarondx3764]

Not the biggest Katy Perry fan but this cover is amazing.

[@koolandblue]

The clean guitar playing at the beginning is just incredible. Wish there was an instrumental of this.

[@jamiethornsbury7032]

Odd got cold chills shocked me honestly I don't prefer Katie's music but she sounds really passionate singing this

[@BookClubDisaster]

Original is way better but this isn't bad.

[@carlmanvers5009]

Stripping back the instruments and using a harsh sounding guitar, almost model tuned, makes this whole thing feel awkward, slightly unnerving. Which is PERFECT for the song. What a brilliant choice. Nailed it.

[@drmuelr]

Funny how much animosity there is for one person the masses have never met.

[@coronavp]

I thought it was very good actually.

[@ethanhill9331]

This is an impressive cover of an artful song. I admire her version. My only exposure to her sonics was the Super Bowl halftime performance. Haters hate. See comment below.

[@lexiryder1240]

This is one of my favorite songs.

[@markwood555]

What the hell? Sounds like a demo, but I liked it

[@carleysweirdoworldx]

I love this!i think she sings it very well.

[@Iurruzola]

She's lovely

[@EyesOnIlia]

I think she did an excellent cover...not sure why so many dislikes, she's on perfect time.

[@kassbrookmusic]

I love her and this song so much

[@gasolineandwine]

Interesting, and it gives it a rather modern vibe. Good work on her part.

[@JimmyBergman7]

Jesus is God and only way to escape hellfire. Check my channel to learn more.

[@supererikman5331]

I think this cover is better than most of her synthpop garbage, if she sang music like this I'd respect her more. Still doesnt beat the original

[@zarialavey2230]

you just had to be there in the eighties it was a very captivating song and still is...it's nostalgic.

[@victorgarcia24]

i love you tears for fears

[@gmrgrlpee]

She sounds pretty alright in this. I don't really get all the hate with all these "born in the wrong generation" kids lmao. But, I won't lie, she kinda gets off key sometimes. The original's definitely better, but this version is good too. Especially the music arrangement. The music arrangement is something I really love from this.

[@gabovanh1098]

Don`t so bad! Good cover Kati :)

[@mandymontoya2080]

I LOVE THIS !!!!!! She’s amazing !

[@MimSun]

I love Tears for Fears and I love this too!

[@chonadetorres3725]

Singing this live was really quite hard but she got it nicely..

[@jomontanee]

This is one of my favorite songs since childhood. I think Katy did the song a justice. Don't overcriticize her, guys.

[@ajdisbeast]

so happy she made a cover

[@basketballchickensod]

i love this.

[@alco1592]

Wow! I had no idea she actually had singing talent...You can tell she's really working the epigastrium muscles to get that power, in fact you can feel it and she's doing it essentially "A Cappella" to boot... I would love to hear her do a truly powerful song like "Memories Fade"

[@nigellambert6701]

I love tears for fears. Roland can even hold a note now. Got to say, this is a decent cover though.

[@aarondx3764]

"Can even hold a note now?"

[@blackishlovah123]

this song is awesome...my ultra ringtone

[@chucknorrisgunclub2184]

I had no idea she was so good !

[@adamtoreno8635]

I like it

[@hansmoleman1146]

A música tem seus momentos, mas o problema é que as pessoas sempre querem assinar uma coisa que já é boa - e melhor que Orzabal não existe.

[@MrVidau]

Great cover!!

[@posarmeklen]

This is beautiful!

[@5tran9eMCMLXXII]

It's weird hearing her voice recorded with only the guitar though -- she sounds oddly like Alanis Morissette

[@levelseven9841]

That's funny, exactly what I thought. Sounds like she's trying to sound like her

[@bon6461]

She could easily sing rock.

[@Erica-mn7ld]

@@bon6461 well she did she started on rock music

[@coolbae1998]

Nope, Alanis has a great voice lol

[@coolbae1998]

@@bon6461 actually rock music suits her better, listen to her songs hummingbird heartbeat or Circle the drain, is not like hardcore rock or something, but is rock and her voice sounds better in those than in bubbly pop songs. 🖤👌🏻

[@RobbiePfunder]

this is a sick cover. haters go away

[@mikutai6395]

No

[@squireford3843]

LOVE THIS EDITION !!!!!

[@alco1592]

I have been a huge Tears for fears fan since the hurting...I really am impressed by her version...did'nt think I would be

[@aaroncohen5369]

Tears for Fears is one of the greatest bands ever, and this cover honestly might be as good as the original. Don't hate her just cos she's a pop star. There's nothing wrong with making music that you don't like.

[@coolbae1998]

This is not as good as the original lol, she is out of tune and has no technique

[@sbp4215]

*P-Put the knife down Katy...*

[@ibelievethesecret80]

Why all the dislikes? I love this!

[@sarola13]

I love it, she is amazing and so is this cover.

[@darklightprojector2688]

Dude from Tears for Fears is a better singer(?) Don't blame me, call it like I hear it lol

[@rxtp17]

DarkLightProjector Roland can sing his ass off....

[@VAHZGEN]

guys, guys…relax. I'm a true tears for fears fan too, but the trash vibe is too much. She obviously likes and appreciates the song too. Who is anybody to down-grade this??? I'd honestly prefer the original, but this version is nice for variety….

[@eclips3000]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!! I never expected this!!!!!

[@bluedragonfire4960]

I like this!

[@Blacksumeri]

if she sang more music like this acoustic and not lazy pop i would love her but her voice is wasted on the pop of the late 2000s

[@WeAreSoPredictable]

Yep. Yet another pop musician whose talents are wasted on (mostly) mediocre songs to make a buck.

[@johndesalvo3969]

I couldn't agree more!!

[@sunavila]

What gives you the authority to say that Katy Perry's voice is "wasted"?

[@calbin6309]

This is actually pretty dang good.

[@x.pescobard3216]

THIS IS CERTIFIED ROOM TEMPATURE 🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@uFreakMeowt]

I love this cover. I love the original because of the piano

[@luzluz3752]

The news of her pregnancy reminds me how talented she was...

[@andreneves2117]

tears for fears' version is much better

[@RelyaVoy]

it's not here to "beat" the original. it's here cause she loves music from them and wanted to pay respect to Tears For Fears..and she did great

[@stevebrown1978]

She looks so much better with the black locks that being said not a bad effort to a tricky song

[@astralpilot1]

So great💙💙💙

[@Franklin8125]

Garibalda ...😂todo mundo odeia o chris 🔊🎤🎶🎧

[@hillmarques9722]

Meu nome não é Garibalda, é Kelly 😂

[@andreneves2117]

a versão original do tears for fears é infinitamente melhor

[@likegratuito7516]

ela simplesmente cago uma lida música (incrível)

[@marckos89mm]

+Like Gratuito a versão original é muito boa mas essa acústica é boa tbm ouvir essa música com violões 👏

[@Lapidario_]

Sem dúvida, Orzabal faz toda a diferença.

[@barbiebunny14]

i actually loved it ;)!

[@Beaneabean]

I was too young to notice but holy shit katy perry was so pretty

[@gm-te8nn]

In her case, it's head over high heels

[@xZippy]

This just... doesn't work. It's like singing "happy birthday" in death metal.

[@brandoncollins4406]

There's nothing wrong with death metal douche eater

[@xZippy]

Brandon Collins Very good insult. Gold star.

[@NoEscapeEver]

+Brandon Collins I cringed at you a bit.

[@kellyengoleespadas5027]

Beautiful

[@TheLb71]

killed it !!!!

[@BODABEE4]

No No No NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@htagama2155]

:)

[@jackthebum13]

Go away Katy Perry >:(

[@naomiescobedo9866]

Your the one who should go away no offence

[@jackthebum13]

naomi escobedo Well shucks :(

[@naomiescobedo9866]

Aaron Dunbar GO AWAY !!!!!

[@naomiescobedo9866]

Aaron Dunbar no one brought you here

[@jackthebum13]

naomi escobedo Well that's true.

[@grreeneyeguy]

LOVE It!!!!!!

[@rossydv]

That was surprisingly good!

[@yann1334]

I actually really enjoyed this, it's raw. Nothing has to be perfect 100% of the time.

[@j4wn]

So much ignorance here. This is a wonderful performance of a great song, it's obviously done on a Live Acoustic Session. Great Job from Katy and the musicians playing it straight off the bat. This is like Raw Live Music is meant to be........Dullards!

[@worstvideoschannels]

exactly!

[@Brudelay]

Woah, this is really good. Its recorded live too

[@toyabadashell]

She killed it...No, I do not mean she did amazing, she literally killed the whole song for me. BIG slap in the face.

[@ivomirko6593]

the best Katy Perry's song ever

[@KingFresca]

I honestly never understand people who freak out over covers/remakes I mean... it isn't as if she recorded her version directly over the masters for Tears for Fears version. Prefer the original? That's great. Go watch that. It is still there. Katy Perry recording a cover didn't cause it to instantly vanish.

[@lags30]

Its a good cover, in her stile, ovbiusly.