Mumford & sons - If I Needed You (cover)

I do not own anything

[@scottcampbell7535]

Written by Townes Van Zandt in a cough syrup/flu induced sleep. Dreamed the words/music, woke up, wrote it down. Then went back to sleep, woke up up hours later and immediately played it through. He said nothing in it ever changed. Pegged the entire song in his sleep. My favorite version is Townes and Emmy Lou Harris.........haunting.

[@tomlederle1960]

gotta agree with ya. The contrast between Townes voice and Emmylou is what made that the classic one. this one's good too, different but good.

[@normanfirenze1412]

Great cover. Nobody writes them like Townes. We miss him. The best of Texas.

[@QdMaster]

I hope I never stop finding new hidden gems from mumford and sons! I wish I could see them all in person, but I'll settle for Marcus mumford, please come to Tucson AZ! Or Phoenix!

[@SabinaRae96]

I keep finding these hidden treasures. they never fail to move me. Marcus' voice just instantly makes me smile...they r magical.

[@stephenlamb7298]

Literally only just discovered this song in 2019 and I see alot of people hating on it in the comments, but I think it's such a beautiful rendition of the classic song, Marcus uses the strengths of his amazing and powerful voice and just completes the song

[@beth007bond]

This Van Zandt song was our wedding song. It is beautiful and was played on a hammered dulcimer and guitar.

[@Tallgirlsrock]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@Tallgirlsrock]

This is fucking fantastic! Pure gold! Such a fantastic cover! Such a mind blowing voice! Gives me goosebumps! On repeat! One love everyone! 😘🇨🇦

[@Lizsi1812]

Such a great song, it lights my heart and make me cry... how amazing...

[@laketownmusic]

I like this version. I see a lot of people complaining because they did it wrong, but hey it's a cover and they're just doing their own rendition of it

[@Slewlok]

Brainer Gamer Exactly ,that's all ,they aren't pretending to make it better ,just another way of doing it ,I like it this way

[@anthonynavarro6074]

Yep. I like TVZ's original, emmylou Harris, nanci Griffith. Mumford n sons didn't butcher it. Sounds good. let this beautiful gift of a song fly even more and shine on. I hope TWZ is resting peacefully, he battled addiction. He had a dream about this song and woke up, and wrote it in 15min. Tecumseh valley is a great Townes Van Zandt song too.

[@joshmcavoy1681]

love the description... "i dont own anything"

[@captkwa]

The way they do this song makes me swoon

[@verawilliams20]

Thanks a lot , M&S , for doing the cover , in your own style, of such a lovely old song .

[@jjrodgers5513]

Someone needs to tab this! Truly breathtaking.

[@Laurieis1]

I absolutely love this band his raspy voice wow

[@Tom-TomAlmighty]

A truly great cover of the hottest pen to put on paper , Townes is honored.

[@rhondap121]

I love these guys.

[@TheBullysmom74]

written by Townes Van Zandt.......my fav..

[@tomlederle1960]

discovered TvZ a few years ago. damn what a fine songwriter. shame he had to leave so early.

[@sonicthehedgehoggamingfan8028]

This is the song to all memories from my past (Childhood to now)

[@stephy369]

I like this version the best. First dance song, anyone!!!

[@The_jenn_diagram]

dear mumford, please release a cover record. everything you touch is gold.

[@Captainmarex]

j t so true

[@LarietFord]

i hope this band keeps going and going. i never want them to stop they are too amazing

[@heather6895]

Love all the ❤️ and soul these guys have

[@asharpathan2374]

I think it was doc Watson who originally sang this song. And I wondered how my fav contemporary folk band has covered it. Thanks uploaded you made a little dream come true

[@tonvanegm8450]

Great cover😊

[@crazeedogs]

Amazing as always!

[@konamungo]

Mum & Sons succeeded with a creative rendition of Townes Van Zandt's beautiful yet simple expression of love and the meaning of human connectedness across time and space. PS: according to TVZ, Loop and Lil were parakeets... :-)

[@mackenziefisher-bach881]

I love the whole family portrait thing going on there-- daddy Marcus, mommy Ben, big brother Teddy and little brother Winnie... they're so adorable...

[@robertoliver3798]

Although I am a long-time fan of Mumford, I have only recently discovered this song. It's really good!

[@maxanderberg2066]

Really good stuff. But I feel a bit sorry for the uploader, cause he or she do not own anything. Give im a job please! ;)

[@MathieuBouvier]

:-))). Thanks, you made my day!

[@MakeToastNotWar]

This comment makes me laugh every time I see it

[@DocMajor]

Lmao this is great

[@The-o-p]

You’re right, caseyjobob H. It’s not funny people. It’s funny words.

[@juneconyard4328]

Love their version - great music x

[@markmeansit6185]

I’m going to be that guy, and I’m sorry, but drop these boys and listen to Townes instead. The tempo they inserted on this cover gives it a boot tapping wholesomeness to it. I clicked play with the right intention, I was ready to see what they did. But, well, shit, there’s nothing wrong with a very sad man singing a sadly beautiful love song. I’ll never understand why people rarely choose to cover a song out of respect and appreciation for what Townes and every other artist of that very particular time did, but instead make a lighthearted, easy listening mess of it. They can write all the catchy, hopeful songs they can, and good for them to do it, but leave some of this alone. Careful, people may even end up in eternal fire for mucking up the timeless. God bless Son Volt, Wilco and Uncle Tupelo for giving the songs the respect these old artists screamed for.

[@lizgallagher4618]

Beautiful!!

[@andrewarmstrong1726]

Marcus Mumford....Cant do no wrong!! Brilliant voice...Have to wait n see what the third album is like!

[@juneconyard4328]

Beautiful - love it x

[@melissaolson3550]

His voice could sing me off a ledge any day.

[@Tallgirlsrock]

Same girl 🤣❤️

[@animallover6295]

HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD THIS?!?

[@isabelmeep]

This is a great song for Marcus, his voice sounds so beautifully pure than usual, but still with that gorgeous scratch that shows so much emotion.

[@Captainmarex]

This chorus is just beautiful

[@eddieosullivan4452]

Magical ,,,

[@MrKeag123]

I think there comes a time in everyone's life when they need a song to pick them and express how they're feeling up and this has to be mine!

[@anthonynavarro6074]

Yes! I always loved this Townes Van Zandt song

[@andrewprokopis9430]

wow...i mean wow!

[@and1111000]

I like the slow build up. Good stuff.

[@billdaycoxnet]

Love it! As to previous comments, at least they stay true to the lyrics - ticks me off when they change the Loop and Lil lyrics... that is part of the story of the song. Don Williams and Emmylou for example.

[@janesmaellie6813]

Great sound!

[@cassiadocos9719]

I love this so much

[@madeleineschumacher7828]

This is wonderfull!!!

[@bethanyrkenyon]

The picture is amazing❤

[@254peace]

now that's a great picture of M&S I've never seen before.

[@leeroy327]

Love it

[@samperez2025]

:D i love this!

[@crystaldean1854]

luv it

[@paulmurphy1750]

Excellent

[@kalootheboss]

The one from the broken circle breakdown is the far best cover ever done

[@royburr5815]

Yes I have to agree , very very good .

[@christinapierce1870]

So very good

[@Jimpeacfammusic]

check out townes van zandt, he has some amazing stuff..lady of the mountain wow!

[@Leslie174]

Can't get this outta my head

[@marielmunoz6767]

BEA-utiful :D

[@colourmyworld22]

love

[@louemmy]

Fucking amazing. How I knew not of this till now is beyond me. My mumfords + Townes = *sigh*swoon*

Hello. Thanks for sharing you dear!!

[@FannyFawks]

amazing cover

[@digitaladvertising]

Ascolti solo cover e mai pezzi originali ahahah

[@FannyFawks]

ma cosa stai dicendo!? se ascolto le cover è proprio perché prima ascolto gli originali, svegliaaaa!

[@dashcamberend1440]

Schitterende uitvoering. Townes zou het ook geweldig vinden !!

[@jblala2190]

Is this the best cover of a TVZ song? Nope. Still, I kind of respect them for knowing enough to WANT to cover Townes.

[@speedhaseverythingtodowith3325]

Right so I recognised David Silva, Peter Dinklage, and Hitler's tall, friendly younger brother. But who's the werewolf?

[@KimRaabjerg]

A very high Kiefer Sutherland?

[@speedhaseverythingtodowith3325]

Reefer Sutherland?

[@alyssea66]

Speed Has Everything To Do With It lmao. Best comment t ever

[@ghostie7790]

They make the best covers! The guitar rythem they have goin on is captivating

[@enchantedcheesmuffin]

family portrait!!! :)

[@lummers12dub]

murdered at the end

[@thenamarie9108]

💜💙💚

[@francishastings6492]

👏👏👏👏 fucking superb 👏

[@beatricedjan6369]

❤

[@shannonclements5093]

What a great family picture! Ben needed to lean back a bit though...

[@fishdoneraw]

boss cover.

[@darkstar92772]

Not sure how I feel about it. It doesn’t suck.

[@mickydeloach6582]

the Bass player is to be having surgery and they canceled a tour in the US. just saw it on you tube today but dont know when it was posted, I dont get here very much, june 11th, 13'

[@luizmarcelo4061]

Brasil 👍✌️

[@anniemus4111]

Just discovered this cover, gives me chills. Which album is this cover on?

[@Captainmarex]

No album :( only found on youtube

[@tarathomas6547]

[@suemclean1348]

They can do no wrong! I know the original version, too.

[@TheThoughtfulwolf]

@enchantedcheesemuffin HURRAY! - For your upload of this Mumford & Sons version of a great TVS song AND that you don't own anything! Ownership is an illusion anyhow! That you totally rock, however, is not!!

[@stephy369]

I love you, Kelly.

[@09cheerforce]

I need you Marcus... Why have you not come and eased my pain yet?

[@AngelRodriguez-tj7xt]

I like this version too and this after listening to Don Williams and EmmyLou Harris. I know I misspelled her name my apologies.

[@sofiacarlo7753]

Anyone think that the structure of this song and in some parts sounds like Lovers Eyes?It could be just me.

[@MadeInDaShade]

Sofia Carlo there's definitely a few parts in it that remind me of Lovers Eyes which incidentally is my fave Mumford song

[@markmeansit6185]

I can’t even read y’all’s comments and I’m in my early 30s, which I understand is old for all of these ‘Marcus’ fans, but come on everyone. Love this band, but please don’t ever mention the word country or Townes when you talk about these folks. Hate me, call me the names I know are coming, but for the love of all that’s decent in the world, understand where your music comes from and respect the daylights out of it. Otherwise, well, turn your FM dial back on and turn that cruise control back on. I mean this all in the sweetest way. Truly!

[@luktheduk68]

Im pretty sure you own your channel dude

[@faithful827]

is that one on youtube...can't find it and would love to hear it

[@2themoonz]

where can I download this? is there a recording somewhere

[@tomlederle1960]

good cover. totally different take on Townes version, but good nonetheless

[@vickyjanzen5269]

I remember this song from EmmyLou Harris and Don Williams.

[@williamdonovanmartin-arria5157]

Gr8 M8

[@tobe_ale]

Someone desperately needs to tab their version, I want to play it so badly

[@jaydenslobeable]

Toby Alexander ME TOOOOO

[@sg_dreer]

It's basically C C C C F G C

[@sg_dreer]

Marcus has his guitar tuned in an open C

[@sg_dreer]

It's D D D D G A D. Marcus has his guitar tuned in an open D.

[@indiego6794]

Love the cover but love that picture more. Lol

[@remitrudelbellemare4427]

townes van zandt!!!!!!!

[@whoiswoite]

Very nice, but even nicer is the version from the motion picture Broken Circle Breakdown.

[@faithful827]

that would be the incomparable too soon departed townes van zandt

[@toontjevanbommel7254]

Waarom staat deze niet op Spotify’s ??

[@marielamouche]

I'd love to find it for my weeding dance, where can i find it to bay and telecharge it, can someone help me please? ;)

[@safeandsound100]

if you are on I-Tunes search this version or the original by Townes Van Zandt and download it then burn it to CD

[@jsnjanusch]

Townes Van Zandt :)

[@juliemoore1041]

Townes Van Zandt is tge original artist

[@luketdrifter2100]

People should have to apply to cover Townes songs.

[@colonelhart5721]

lol I totally see what you mean, but that's kind of against the spirit of what TVZ was doing (the idea of tradition, covers, etc) plus whether you like a particular cover or not (and some offensive covers have been done, certainly) it brings attention back to the original artist, and if anyone deserves (and rewards) such attention it's Townes.

[@samcook1545]

I agree. You know if Bob Dylan covers someone the bar is high. And Dylan should have had to apply as well.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

If Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Weylon Jennings ask you PERSONALLY to cover your song... yea, you're kind'f a big deal.