Maroon 5 cover Pharrell's Happy in the Live Lounge

[@wattabebi5623]

its not a sad version. its like. a chill vibe. like youre in a beach.calm asf

[@zoesantos581]

definitely. a sllllloooowww chill stoned on the beach vibe lol

[@thenotoriousdig610]

Can you make this song seem sad?

[@wattabebi5623]

+amit banai well theres someone commenting about it being a sad version.that Adam doesnt have a great version of it.

[@wattabebi5623]

+Zoë Santos definitely.

[@danielright1515]

still it makes feel you blue)

[@isaacgrajo1292]

happy isn't the same as energetic. being happy doesn't mean i have to go running, jumping, and dancing all over the place. I can be lying around like a fat cat and still be happy. this is the chill type of happy. great song.

[@cynicartista2850]

I could seriously lay back to this song on loop all day... It's like his voice is saying 'Just chill'

[@scribe56]

I could very happy listening to this sitting in a beach chair, reading a good book, and sipping margaritas.

[@gdfggggg]

Yeh, just lounging in the sun, relaxed, people just doin what people do..xx

[@scribe56]

Oh that sounds wonderful. I do have iced tea and I do have a pile of good books.

[@MissBelle127]

This reminds me of why I first started listening to Maroon 5, brings back memories of their old sound. I like them now, but it's not the same, anyone agree?

[@ClaraDele]

same here

[@kareenanaik1274]

yeah :)

[@ShelleyOurian]

Yeah...I feel like this performance is more like their old "Songs About Jane" sound. Why can't more of their music sound like that??

[@kemalramadana7300]

AGREE

[@puspasagara6865]

***** I feel you.

[@TheDeadman419]

this was actually a pretty cool experiment. When I listen to Pharrell sing this song, obviously he sounds happy and is celebrating it. But this version? This makes me think of a man down on his luck, but he's still smiling, and wants other depressed people to smile along with him. At least, that's what i feel from this

[@吳宜潔-p7v]

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[@10stellas]

That's prettt good

[@meliadilasari6342]

thats an interesting way of looking at it

[@AllissFabiss]

For mee it kinda sounds aand feels like a rich man enjoying is wealth or somthing like that haa

[@mercyoluwole3085]

Interesting theory I thought about something close to this as well nice observation and I think that a possible theory could be that Pharrell was celebrating but Adam took it in the way you're theorizing so he chose to change the song this way to make us see it too

[@marygraaff3164]

Wonderful cover! Reminds me of their simpler days... Their newer stuff is pretty good, but just doesn't compare. Hopefully they'll do a full circle back to this sound eventually, because it's obviously not lost on them.

[@justlaurenclare]

Their new stuff is so overproduced it's hard to tell if it's Maroon 5's new album or Adam Levine's album.

[@marygraaff3164]

Lauren Clare lol it is Maroon 5, but the post production from the pop producers involved over did it with autotune and fillers. When they play live, it's a different story.

[@justlaurenclare]

Yep, it's a lot more soulful, i'm glad that there was at least one song or two in V that saved the album, and had less production more vocals.

[@devstaralmighty123]

Lauren Clare Mary Graaff Did you guys ever watch their live show for Rock in Rio? It's incredible. All there old stuff to.

[@justlaurenclare]

:) yeah, now their live shows, and old material... Amazing so much soul!

[@angelajoy6801]

A sad song. That's what you get when you give the most happiest song to Maroon 5. Love em.

[@spaceduck3251]

Angel Ajoy Is that supposed to be a good thing?

[@angelajoy6801]

João Carlos Nogueira Not bad, not good. It's music to my ears, homie (literally).

[@AlberteTDK]

Angel Ajoy That's not a sad song? Dafuq

[@afirasdanish4117]

AlberteTDK the tune controls the mood

[@anaparedes4322]

+Deny Me Actually, the lyrics does :)

[@useraccount8031]

I'm bipolar since long ago and was searching for happiness. No wonder Pharrell's version sounds way more delight and makes you dance. It gets everybody moving, just take a look at the covers people do around the world. I like that very much, but I get to say Adam's is more soulful. It makes me feel so calm and peaceful when I close my eyes. It's never sad to me.

[@RobertHeadley]

I wouldn't have thought that master of bombastic vocals is bringing this song down so much. Very good cover.

[@wyntrefrostfoot2630]

That chord change in the chorus just hits beautifully!

[@zombiesabrr]

His voice is perfectionn!!

[@ToriLeister]

Was expecting an up-beat song close to the original, and was totally content with that. Instead I find this, and am pleasantly surprised. Adam, and his band-mates, are so talented. So lovely. Wow.

[@lolazimmerman9779]

Great, miss the old, more soulful maroon 5

[@ShelleyOurian]

Me too!!! Why can't more of their music be like "Songs About Jane"? That was their masterpiece album in my opinion.

[@Cattildo]

POD TRASH I disagree. Just because they have a different style now, that doesn't mean you should disrespect them like that.

[@TheRedDeadTaco]

***** but they definitely sold out to get more fans and it totally worked, I used to be addicted to Songs About Jane and then once Hands All Over came out every one was like Maroon 5 that new band. They still have the talent its just that the majority are into dumb 2 liner pop songs with an uppy beat.

[@DeeMartinz]

Andrew T Wrong. Just like most bands, Maroon 5 went into a different zone to do different music. Its how the music industry works. Things change and the only thing they have still is that they are still bloody amazing.

[@Vandicoup]

I love their newer songs too, they're truly beautiful as well. Artists are allowed to experiment and try new and cool things all the time. There's nothing wrong with that. Animals is their only horror-esque song and I always loved that about them. + the music video for it was chilling. Something straight out of a horror movie too and I absolutely dig that. I dig them willing to push the boundaries constantly. Like what Maroon 5's lead guitarist once said about their new style of music: We're evolving. -- And I couldn't agree more with that. You can't nor should do the same old thing over and over again. It will get bland, boring and stale real soon and then all you old fans will complain about that instead. Sorry, not.

[@melaniesalinas4988]

With the voice that he has, this cover is wonderful.

[@BeatriceAlicee]

I could help but smile throughout this whole video. Adam sounded great. Loved this rendition. :)

[@ambale455]

this is so chill the world could be burning and I'll be snapping my fingers to this

[@MsLm97]

why do people keep calling this a sad version of a happy song - it's just really chill and stripped down, like Maroon 5's older stuff

[@mercyoluwole3085]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@mercyoluwole3085]

Just because it's slow doesn't mean it's Sad and just because it's fast doesn't Mean it's a happy song either

[@MsLm97]

Mercy Oluwole EXACTLY just look at Maroon 5's song Misery - the lyrics don't really match the so called happy melody but it works and it's one of my fav songs

[@mercyoluwole3085]

+MsLm97 I absolutely agree. Misery is very danceable yet it's a mournful song. That was a great example.

[@jessierodriguez369]

+Mercy Oluwole I agree with you!

[@andybenitez9100]

this version is not boring. its how they are. honestly this version is super awesome and chill

[@wonndermann]

Glad to see the chilled out stuff from Maroon 5 again. Their first 2 albums had some gems and Payphone and Maps aren't a patch on stuff like Tangled, The Sun, Must Get Out, Wake Up Call and Wont go home without you. Adam does seem to forget his words at one point, but good interpretation.

[@anamatosz7681]

MN NJ u u

[@wonndermann]

***** I agree. It is good, but is nothing on the songs from Songs About Jane, and some of album 2. Those songs were hyper professional. Always a difficult balance.

[@lemonlovestea]

i agree that payphone is kinda mainstream and stuff but i really liked maps0.0

[@Vandicoup]

I love their newer songs like Maps and Payphones too, they're truly beautiful and more than a patch, sorry fella. Artists are allowed to experiment and try new and cool things all the time. There's nothing wrong with that. Animals is their only horror-esque song and I always loved that about them. + the music video for it was chilling. Something straight out of a horror movie too and I absolutely dig that. I dig them willing to push the boundaries constantly. Like what Maroon 5's lead guitarist once said about their new style of music: We're evolving. -- And I couldn't agree more with that. You can't nor should do the same old thing over and over again. It will get bland, boring and stale real soon and then all you old fans will complain about that instead. Sorry, not.

[@muhammadakmalrizky3921]

The guitar is so Maroon 5 style. Great.

[@rose-hm4gh]

Could listen to this verson all day. It's so chill and calming

[@emp.7826]

Adam's voice is always Perfect!!! Lost stars , next time please! Look at Jesse , gotta miss him. :-3

[@fawbelicious]

the best song to hear by the beach , relaxing on the water , with your shades on and tan in .. A smile I would say

[@AZ-ee3ne]

Adam always had such a gorgeous voice, finally I get to hear it again without any auto-tune :)

[@wisdomcries01]

Okay, I really love the dance version Pharrell did, but this laid back style is also excellent. Adam's voice sounds great on this.

[@ineedahandshake]

so chill. nothing can make me unlove levine and that voice of his gahhh.

[@Playgroundhearts]

It's like old Maroon 5 all over again. Good times. So much better than their new Animals, Maps and whatever else. It's truly beautiful.

[@Vandicoup]

I love their newer songs too, they're truly beautiful as well. Artists are allowed to experiment and try new and cool things all the time. There's nothing wrong with that. Animals is their only horror-esque song and I always loved that about them. + the music video for it was chilling. Something straight out of a horror movie too and I absolutely dig that. I dig them willing to push the boundaries constantly. Like what Maroon 5's lead guitarist once said about their new style of music: We're evolving. -- And I couldn't agree more with that. You can't nor should do the same old thing over and over again. It will get bland, boring and stale real soon and then all you old fans will complain about that instead. Sorry, not.

[@ianneilgutierrez6749]

This is pretty good! Who am I kidding? Everything in their music is awesome. It's just that fans want to see Maroon 5 Maroon5VEVO in these kind of songs. I concur!!

[@christiorrkarolevitz4557]

Love the acoustic and slower take on this song. I love Maroon 5 stripped down and simplified. I’ve seen them live a few times and my favorite concert was a smaller venue, in 2008 before all the hype. They are one of the few bands that sound better live than their canned radio versions.

[@stargazer1355]

love these guys! and they still rock their old Songs About Jane vibe when you get them live 😍

[@Joy-bg9qo]

wow the chill in this cover is everything. Anyone knows any music with this kinda vibe?

[@june.687]

i know i'm answering this super late, but actually a lot of maroon 5's old music has this same stripped, jazzy sound. i recommend listening to some of the songs from their album 'songs about jane' :))))

[@htalpaivlys]

+Joy Thekiso old songs by The Police

[@davidgonzalez8788]

Anything put out by Travis Scott

[@vulfpack7296]

you may find this type of music in like bossa nova, neo soul and jazz

[@jordanosz2962]

+Joy Thekiso Jazz music

[@WStreetProtege]

Love that Cuban Montuno piano feel in the bridge... twas sick.

[@emmatter]

I miss "Songs about Jane"

[@cheeriolink2]

+emma tter this really feels like their old sound. i miss it too :(

[@xxmilixx009]

tan lindo Adam. con su tono particular. lo AMO

[@misstisha1698]

They need to make their albums like this again. I don't mind the Pop but the soul and slow-rock was appreciated just as much!! But Adam's voice sounds great thou!!!

[@kamranmalik8772]

Adam's Voice is Amaziing!! This Cover Is In Full Style Of Maroon 5 Of Songs About Jane!!!

[@Bailskywalker]

I like this style better than the original. The tone and sound of it. Soft,mellow. Blues style

[@303430]

I love watching these things because it brings these artists down to earth and makes you see em as human and just as good as the rest of us.....

[@tyrtlemae5203]

Its super ironic, cause he is now a judge on The Voice with Pharrell, and that makes me happy. ^_^ALSO: HE IS AMAZING AT EVERYTHINGGGG i love adam

[@limian1]

+TyrtleMae how's it ironic?

[@tyrtlemae5203]

Ian Lim because Happy was written by Pharrell and Adam covers it. They are co-judges for The Voice. I find that ironic.

[@limian1]

+TyrtleMae err... coincidental might be a better word. Adam covering Happy isn't deliberately contrary to anything... unless there's some behind the scenes beef or whatever i don't know of.

[@tyrtlemae5203]

Ian Lim Maybe so. But I still find Adam attractive and hilarious. Which has nothing to do with the topic at hand because while I value your point ans realize my misuse, I really don't want to talk about irony anymore because I feel like a goofball. I knew what I was trying to say... and what I meant which was coincidental that it happened, but my mind was clouded with WAY to many story lines and plots and other story involving things to think of that darmed word.

[@limian1]

oh okay. i was just thinking there might've been some behind the scenes or on screen rivalry or something that i didn't catch, similar to when Christina was still a coach.

[@squeekytoy123]

Would be at home on Songs About Jane haha. Gotta love it when they do a throwback.

[@kaijasperlacroix6338]

Only this guy could cover such a successful track

[@limzining]

Adam Adam Adam OH ADAM. I come back to this video from time to time and feel absolutely graced.

[@HeartWithOutGod]

'Happy' by a sad Adam.

[@Hannah-vh2fm]

Ironic

[@sallystar3701]

Oh my your comments had me rolling XD

[@andrealexander1059]

Its jazz. lol

[@singkatcerita525]

ndree alexander i think it's more like blues.

[@fernandomonfardini2865]

It is a modern bossa

[@jumper7224]

remind me of their old songs :)

[@Fluffypuppy1101]

I love this version so much better than the original. XD GO ADAM!

[@ismailgmxi]

Chloe Jones hi angel hah

[@SANUKA]

amazing !

[@davindufernando1289]

The only Srilankan artist who I see in these comments 😂

[@LilianaMoyle]

this version actually made me like this song tbh

[@xxlovelyoxanaxx]

It's not sad at all. You don't have to be upbeat all the time to be happy. This is more chill version of the song. It's beautiful. The tune is still happy and mellow.

[@VirySandoval]

Loved this version 👍👏💗

[@raegibson3066]

More of a jazz and blues feel to this one. Amazing how you can change around a popular song and make it feel brand new. Good one...

[@kamiliaalhamdaoui3259]

I love this version more than the original ....my fav band

[@EmilieOrdiniza]

Ugh. That last jazzy note. Absolute perfection.

[@aprilbutcher5135]

i'm crying unicorn piss this is so fucking amazing holy hell

[@macucheese]

April Butcher DANYUL JAMES HOWELL YUS

[@aprilbutcher5135]

Alyssa Timmons yASSS SLAY PHAN TRASH

[@amysaysbye]

mY PEOPLE HELL O

[@mercyoluwole3085]

Lol 😂😭 I agree

[@shafiraayubrahmasari6797]

Im in love with his voice "Briiing me down" sooo adorable💙

[@axelle32]

Man I miss old style Maroon 5, that was more jazzy, cooler song like this cover, and much less mainstream. But cool cover

[@petesdragons9887]

This is so chill. I love it . It's an alternative to the song if you don't feel all hyper or high energy but you're happy and you just want to chill

[@myeonxing]

Maroon 5 forever 😍😍😍😙😙😙

[@MsCrappo]

Adam has a natural jazz voice here like the one on Sunday morning. This cover is really good

[@EmmanuellaMusic]

so chilled, love this. INSANE!

[@natyego]

love the pianist´s voice

[@catwish407]

I feel like this version is for mellow people like me who would rather chill than go to a party or something. We're still happy, just not as energetic. You feel me?

[@khoanguyen6378]

Samantha blu gotcha bud

[@anushkamishra]

There with you😇

[@gavsmessages]

Brilliant version, that when stripped back, highlights how talented they are. Nice job.

[@trapexzOfficial]

This version was warm and smooth, GG maroon 5

[@nicolah3224]

I love maroon 5 and have for years and Adam's voice is still absolutely amazing.

[@SusanRastella]

Nice bluesy sound to this. Nice.

[@mamasilviana]

'Happy' in the different way, fun and relaxing... Love you guys

[@milkaromero]

Songs about Jane vibes!!! More albums like this pls!!!!!

[@ClaraDele]

they know how to make it work with the jazz sound, hopefully one day they'd go back to this type of music it'd be amazing!

[@Anyla20]

Impressive. Relaxing and chill sound

[@caiomonteiro4995]

Loved these chords they used. Soulful! It reminds me of India Aire and stuff

[@jadestone1893]

This is great because Maroon 5 transcribes the real message of this song and they do it well. This could be the original.

[@noeliatrus7449]

Can this be even more perfect?? Excellent !

[@NicoleHowelldressedinwhat]

DAMNNN I LURV THIS

[@100percentMeeee]

I love your icon xD

[@NicoleHowelldressedinwhat]

100percentMeeee thank you????????? hahaha [that's Dan Howell]

[@100percentMeeee]

I know it's Dan xD that's why I liked it lol

[@jrgeorge77]

he's got a really beautiful voice, the pop songs he sings sometimes make you forget that

[@omarouassini4863]

adam Have One of The Best Voice In Music Industry Like If You Agree

[@ЮлияР-п6ю]

+

[@thuanhpq1590]

This is just amazing~ Falling in love with this "Happy" again

[@Striball]

Reminds me of old Maroon 5 like Songs About Jane. Which Maroon 5 jammed again with soul and funk like that album did.

[@corneliashelton853]

I like this version, so amazing how he took this song to another place!!

[@J0hnrawks]

I don't feel like clapping along to this cover.

[@caileysuitelifee]

he sounds amazing :) yea but the tune is not happy , more cool and feels like jazzz at a bar ;)

[@noblen713]

more like snap along :)

[@Vandicoup]

More like vibe along. Way better. ;)

[@haleyanderson3982]

Omg this sounds like their older stuff!!!!! This is GOLD!!!!!!

[@aLittleGagaMonster]

i can actually listen to this song when he sings it :)

[@Schtife]

What a great rendition of Pharrell's song. Way to go Adam! Incredibly talented.

[@marilenlao6635]

Adam's voice is pretty cool. I love his song Lost Star

[@Rothainian]

Soulful rendition gets you feelin right

[@StakeAMD]

close your eyes and listen to it, adam sounds like cee lo green...

[@sazinoraku]

finally!! a white man that sounds like a black man!!

[@lucy-lq7jp]

Sazishowaki Noraku What about George Ezra? He sounds like an old black guy

[@josieduong4661]

I was actually thinking of Herbert The Pervert

[@coldfeet6439]

Sazishowaki Noraku I think maybe cuz the cover in blues. We know blues singer mostly is black man. Adam/Maroon sounds like this too in another blues song, if I'm not wrong "Ain't No Sunshine"

[@raama135]

If i close my eyes listening to this i’ll fall asleep

[@Msjewnicorns]

YEAH! So chilled and so old Maroon 5. Loving it #happydays

[@andyramz3069]

This song could be on Songs about Jane

[@vulfpack7296]

Love it. Wish maroon 5 would do more Bossa Nova songs

[@meggzzee]

This sounds amazing! 😍

[@jingle8963]

This is not the typical dance and jump vive. This is an inner feeling that makes you smile and sing along with

[@emenemes5678]

How can you take the happiest song and make it sounds sad?

[@MisterBolticus]

How is this sad? It's down-tempo, jazzy and mellow... Not sad at all

[@emenemes5678]

Mellow. Exactly.

[@RepublicHealth]

make the speed 1.25 if you want the "happy" version of it

[@javiermaldonado8754]

***** hehe. good one!

[@TheEpicImpaler]

***** I'd rather play it in 1.5 speed, it sounds more like the original.

[@christinejones3978]

This is why I am a Maroon 5 fan. Just Beautiful.

[@izziefairchild1045]

Actually, I really hate "happy", is not a bad song but I'm just so tired of it. But watching Maroon 5 covering this just turned it into something good

[@h.p.734]

Wow!!!! Amazing!!!! One of the best vocals ever!!!

[@SundayMorning130]

why aren't their songs like this anymore. This is the old maroon 5 I love

[@Vandicoup]

I love their newer songs too, they're truly beautiful as well. Artists are allowed to experiment and try new and cool things all the time. There's nothing wrong with that. Animals is their only horror-esque song and I always loved that about them. + the music video for it was chilling. Something straight out of a horror movie too and I absolutely dig that. I dig them willing to push the boundaries constantly. Like what Maroon 5's lead guitarist once said about their new style of music: We're evolving. -- And I couldn't agree more with that. You can't nor should do the same old thing over and over again. It will get bland, boring and stale real soon and then all you old fans will complain about that instead. Sorry, not.

[@h.p.734]

i smile every single time i watch this. amazing

[@tea6792]

This is such a nice cover!

[@frettfrenzzey]

Great version of Pharrel's huge hit "HAPPY". I like the vocal twist Adam puts on this song. He needs to do more songs that are soulful and real love songs!

[@samuelvictorsiregar]

please back to this genre maroon 5 ! please !