PAID MY DUES (Anastacia) - METAL COVER by TOMMY J

”PAID MY DUES”
Originally performed Anastacia
Written by Anastacia Newkirk, Damon Sharpe, Gregory, Dean Lawson, Lamenga Kafi
From the album ”Freak of Nature” - 2001
The original song: • Anastacia - Paid My Du...
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✘ Song recorded, arranged, produced, mixed, mastered and performed by Tommy Johansson
✘ Filmed by Tommy Johansson
✘ Video edited by Tommy Johansson
✘ 1987 Charvel Jackson Model 3 MIJ HSS Red
✘ Fredman Bass (VST software)
✘ Brighton Drums by Fredman Digital (VST software)
✘ Guitar sound: "Fredhead" by Fredman Digital
✘ Orchestration: 8Dio Majestica 2.0 (VST software)
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Thank you!! 🙏
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✘ Charvel Guitars: www.charvel.com
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You can say what you want about me
Want to do what you want to me
But you cannot stop me
I've been knocked down it's a crazy town
Even gotta punch in the face in l.a.
Ain't nothin' in the world that can keep me from doing what I want to do
'Cause I'm too proud, I'm too strong, live by the code that you gotta move on
Feeling sorry for yourself ain't got nobody nowhere
So I (held my head high)
Knew I (knew I'd survive)
Well I made it (I made it)
Don't hate it (don't hate it)
That's just the way it goes
Yeah
I done made it through
Stand on my own two
I paid my dues yeah
Tried to hold me down
You can't stop me now
I paid my dues
So like I told you
You cannot stop me
I paid my dues yeah
Now I'm still trusted everyday and people try to mess with Anastasia
Gotta another thing comin' 'cause I have a mind and I thought I'd better let you know
I'm no punk I can't get down, I don't give a damn about who's around
That's worked just fine 'til now
So I (held my head high)
Knew I (knew I'd survive)
Well I made it (i made it, don't hate it)
Woah
That's just the way it goes
Yeah (i done made it through)
Oh I'll stand on my own two
I paid my dues, yeah
Tried to hold me down
You can't stop me now
I paid my dues
Yeah yeah yeah
Took so long to get me here
But I won't live in fear
Are you tryin' to steal my shine?
First they want to build you up
Then they tear you down
It's a struggle, tryin' a bubble
So I (held my head high)
Knew I... (knew I'd survive)
Woah woah woah (I made it, don't hate it)
Said that's just the way.....
I said I paid my, I paid my dues
Yeah yeah yeah
But you can't stop me now
I paid my, paid my due... oh woah woah woah
Oh I paid my I paid my dues
Yeah
But you can't stop me now
I paid my dues

[@Lyrikkanalen]

Love it when Tommy takes on a song like this - he unleashes the power that is in the song and makes us all hear it anew. Just wow🤩🤘

[@elysium.ai.6203]

Perfectly said!👌

[@brasse64]

I found Tommy Johansson's KZbin channel during Christmas 2023 and since then have visited it almost daily, to listen to Tommy's enormously wonderful and professional covers! What an amazing musician and what an incredible voice, it's world class! In addition, this enormous presence and radiance, I / we are incredibly impressed! Reaction videos have also started to appear on KZbin from all corners of the world and EVERYONE is incredibly impressed! Thank you Tommy for sharing your knowledge and talent! Thanks from Sweden! 🇸🇪

[@joanthomastheorbmagnet9855]

I listen daily too! He is magical! Ty from the USA!!

[@cclarke9301]

I found Tommy J and Dan Vasc in December 2023. A doesn’t go by where I don’t listen to them. Mad respect❤

[@joanthomastheorbmagnet9855]

I have no words for how this man's voice makes me feel... I had a dream of him in church...I'd love to hear that voice in a cathedral..it is , he is.. Divinely gifted ❤❤❤❤

[@debbiejarvis5764]

Yes Tommy ( Lion From The North ) you have paid your dues. Follow your heart , dreams , & keep reaching for the stars. See you next Friday. Sending love from North Carolina USA.

[@kerstinottke6841]

🎸Yes Baby... Tommy Rock the House 😘

[@user-tn8cp8fw9q]

Mockrát ti Tommy děkujeme za krásný hudební zážitek . Je vidět ,že ti v žilách koluje krev skutečného rockera . Krásné pozdravy z Prahy tobě i všem co tě poslouchají a mají rádi 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿👍👏

[@user-cy8zi4kq5l]

YES YES YES!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@marcklinker9229]

Tommy, every cover you do is better than the original. Love it.

[@mariya19838]

Оригинал вообще гадость, удивляюсь, как Томми расслышал песню и смог сделать достойную восхищения вещь?

[@user-nk6rj8lj7x]

Очень рада,что канал Томми растет!!! Пусть вся мировая Эстрада узнает о Томми.!!❤

[@Arsen1997.]

Привет, очень рад что есть русскоязычные люди 😊 Я поддерживаю ваши пожелания и слова ❤ если позволите 😊

[@heidi_melis]

Tommy !!!!! Jij bent 20 jaar te laat geboren . Het is een eer om te zien, dat een jonge kerel zoals jij zo gek is van muziek uit vervlogen tijden. 👏👏🙏

[@margaretegrzyb9061]

Well summarised....enchanted and thrillet 😊❤❤❤ simpel wonderful ❤️❤️❤️

[@rockmarc]

Holy lord 💪🏻🎸 Absolutely incredible Tommy 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@user-fe8iu9qj9p]

Почему можно только один раз лайкнуть? Он заслуживает по тысяче лайков от каждого!

[@user-mc1rx3bc1g]

Согласна!!!❤❤❤❤

[@robinkarns7512]

I could listen to Tommy sing every day for the rest of my life. His voice is so smooth! He is the sweetest person around too! 😊❤

[@ludmilalopatko3087]

Какой же он умничка! Огромный потенциал! Слушаешь,и хочется слушать!

[@ludmilalopatko3087]

Талант не отнимешь! Он или есть, или его совсем нет!

[@silent-do]

Да, Томми крутой чувак!

[@vingilote1]

Great, epic, love it! You are genious. I love the song, your video, the new guitar. Tommy Friday is the best day of the week! Rock on! 🤘🤘🤘♥🎸🎵🎶

[@alexander_rockerman1976]

Томми шикарен! Это просто солнце современного хэви! Томми, прекрасная композиция и исполнение!

[@christinaeeltink1089]

Great job! 🤩🤘🏻 Nice guitar! 🎸 Thanx Tommy!

[@user-sr5kd9dw3h]

Томми,твой голос примеряет меня с моей серой жизнью!Живи вечно!!!!!Мне 72 года.

[@alannaturner6758]

I love Anastasia, so happy Tommy does too♥️ This is so Awesome from Tommy, Pure Gold, love the guitar work too🎸 thanks Tommy🙏 your a Legend⚜️💙⚜️🤘

[@mle9331]

Sweden is famous for its excellent vocalists. You are one of the best!!!❤❤❤👌👌👌

[@ladymajestica2054]

If there is a God, he must be a Metal Fan! ❤

[@immortalregnier3225]

Don't know if anyone has already mentioned this but another cover for this song was performed by Jaded Heart, a rock\metal band that performed really well with this song. I haven't heard the original by Anastacia(if that is the original) but the Jaded Hearts version was the first version I heard which was suggested to me from Spotify after one of my playlists ended. Both Tommy's and Jaded Hearts versions are awesome.

[@alpha34098]

Well if you haven''t heard about her, i don't blame you. Anastacia is not that popular in the US. Most of her success is in Europe

[@mariaiannuccillo4699]

Same powerfulnes and determination as Anastacia!! Thankyou 🙏🌹💚🤍❤️

[@Revan83]

Another banger! Tommy rocks! 🤘🤘🤘Heard this song at the first time in cover by Jaded Heart. Now even don't know which one is my favorite))

[@Dedutrt-uy8is]

Jaha då hade man fel på gissningen!!! Kul Tommy,tack för att du finns och att du kör ditt race,du har redan fått mig på mycket bra humör!!! Mycket rogivande tankar. Tack från mitt hjärta❤1🙏🙏💯

[@jitkagubasova1702]

Super super Tommy, díky za skvělý rockový zážitek. Jsi jedinečný 👍💪Fandím Ti a mám ráda Tvé skvělé písně. 👏Ať se Ti daří. Zdravím z Ostravy 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿

[@ingridrumpler9131]

Tommy macht Anastacias Hit noch stärker❤🥰👏😊

[@valeriyapetrova215]

Вот и пришла пятница! И Томми сделал мой день! Восхитительно и одно удовольствие! Кайф, драйв,отличная работа!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟

[@silent-do]

Салам брат. Обожаю Томми. Настоящая Музыка существует и это круто!

[@TompaMetal]

Tommy you are the wizard of covers... a true magician... a star... no matter what type of song or genre... you shine! 🤘😎🤘 Your guitarplay and voice is top notch! Du är G R Y M! 💪🇸🇪

[@imnotfromearth1992]

Simply perfect ❤❤❤

[@Helena_Lindroos]

Dina sånger går direkt till hjärtat! Och det är skönt att få känna och uppleva sådan glädje och kärlek till musik igen. Fortsätt med det du gör. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christerljungkvist5286]

Goosebumps all the way🎸 Thanks Tommy🤘

[@barbaraemmett8007]

Tommy your the creme de la creme❤❤

[@markrussell3414]

Another awesome fantastic song by the legend Tommy johansson playing his amazing guitar 🎸 🎤🤘🏻💀🤘🏻🤘🏻💀🤘🏻

[@jonculp3080]

Yes, you've paid your dues, no question about that! But I will always love Sabaton!, that will never change!! That said, I can't wait to see what comes next!! You have a talent that the world needs to see and hear, now more than ever. Keep rocking Tommy, and good luck!!!

[@heliopassos9933]

Talent and beautiful voice. without drugs and you will be recognized as one of the greats of rock

[@margaretegrzyb9061]

💪🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@francescabasile106]

The song took on a "Swedish style", I like it!!!!!! Rock on!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸Grande!

[@mauhero1690]

Yes!!! We all came here for this energy that Tommy gives!!!⚡⚡⚡💯💯💯🎸🎸 Tommy, you're the best!!!!!🎤🎸🌞🥰

[@Juliesfurrybabies3]

Yet another awesome performance! Bravo! Love it, many thanks, 💛

[@helenesvanborg6234]

Are you sure that you are a ordinary human Tommy? 😳 I really start to wondering 🤔😅 Thank you for amazing Friday, as always 🤩💥🎸

[@johannakaunomaki6516]

Aivan hämmentävän loistavaa jälleen kerran ! Vackert! 🤘🤘🤘💥 You've done an extraordinary and splendid job with this song,beautiful as always. Looks and sounds good👌🙃👍

[@mina233]

Now that's a top show, thank you.

[@birgittaweckstrom5840]

Anastacia’s hit with that iconic voice and stage performance gets even more epic in your powerful version❣️🎼🎸Nothing can stop YOU now!

[@paulineashcroft1485]

Tommytastic.

[@margaretegrzyb9061]

😁❤️❤️❤️🔥

[@sannakarjalainen4]

Anastacia is a powerful singer but so are you so you did that awesome ❤

[@satchfanuk]

I remember this song back when it was released and Tommy just turned it all the way up to the stratosphere. What a kickass cover. Well done Tommy. ❤

[@SandiFerrante]

I discovered Tommy about 3 months ago and listen to him every day he is incredible and his voice is amazing and that gorgeous hair❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@oxana_kranich]

Tommy, you look prettier😊😊😊! It looks like a snowdrop that is about to bloom! I do not know when snowdrops will bloom in Sweden, in Russia they have already appeared in Kaliningrad :))). In Sweden, the Tommy flower still fascinates with its beauty! The one and only! I liked this rebellious song! It reflects your character, your male indomitable strength and bright energy. Your powerful vocals have opened up from all sides. A delight to my ears. It seems to me that you are not very angry yet, there may be more fire in you! You're holding back a little bit. Let your emotions spill out naturally, don't hold back. This will have a beneficial effect on your psyche and creativity. It's wonderful that you're in such a mood. Only you know what suits you. Discover your talent, go your own way, I wish you God and love to guide you! May your road be full of love, light, fire and power💖🔥💖🔥! So that any difficulties can be overcome! You're already strong enough for this! I believe in you. Thanks for the powerful song🌞🌟🥰❤️👏👏👏🎸😍🤗!!!! You're beautiful in it.😜😜😜

[@EmanueleS-bc6te]

Fantastic, beautiful, wonderful metal version..very good..great performance. Tommy 🤟 You are a number 1

[@silent-do]

Почему-то именно лютые металюги реально круто поют и играют. Думаю Бах с Моцартом заценили бы такую эволюцию музыки.

[@margaretegrzyb9061]

Heart beat😊❤❤❤💪

[@katijasola5232]

I made it through, stand my own two👍🤘The lyrics say a lot🙏 Great song Tommy, I loved this👏👍🤘😍

[@tiinakari4055]

Thank you, Tommy. ❤you saved my day again😊 grandma from Finland 🎉

[@melissaliford9372]

Tommy! You rock like no other ❤. Holy moly

[@christinehendrie2139]

He has such a powerful voice and his whole portfolio is amazing…..it’s great hearing him sing…..it would be nice if a label picked him up and he could have original music though…..maybe he doesn’t want to go that route though…..whatever…… love his voice no matter what song he chooses to sing……😊😊😊

[@XxVandredxX]

You mean like nuclear blast records where his band majestica is signed to?

[@marinamucic908]

His band Majestica used to be called ReinXeed before, Tommy is singer and songwiter. They released 6 albums as ReinXeed and 2 as Majestica 😃 Also, song The Light on this channel is a re-recorded version of his first ReinXeed single

[@lyudmilatodorova2832]

Tommy, I really like what you're doing. A true rocker, a true Metal boy. 🤘🤘 Well done, I'm happy for you, the feeling, the power of the voice, everything is just OK.

[@MadPata]

Tommy is unstoppable, King of rock n roll 👑 This is ONE of many gifts this man holds. Truley amazing 🤘 keep em rolling Tommy

[@evelynwehbe]

Nothing beats metal arrangements❤❤❤ its the best🎉 especially Tommy's🤘🎼🎶

[@mr.sts.p]

Thank you Tommy J made Anastacia song brand new version ❤🤝 😊🤘

[@beatehofmann9022]

Awesome ❤ another masterpiece. Thanks Tommy 💝

[@user-dz5wn2dx9s]

New subscriber from South Texas. Buddy, you could sing the phone book and make it right as rain. What a talent.

[@user-zi1nz7tc4f]

Томми, сейчас открыла твой ролик, а ниже картинка к ролику какого-то фильма, и такое классное сочетание этой песни с этим превью к фильму. Желаю тебе, чтоб твой голос зазвучал в очень хорошем эпическом фильме, в таком, что соответствует твоему неуёмному Духу, 🕺🕺🕺🕺💪💪💪💪💪💪💪Ещё раз желаю тебе успехов и много радости и куража в исполнении песен❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-rk4zk3kb2w]

Отлично сказано!

[@elysianeagle1620]

Great songs work in all genres. Thanks for baptizing this one in METAL!

[@LenkaB.]

Tommy, I was really curious to see how you would sing this song, because I'm not a big fan of Anastacia (sorry).🤭 And I didn't know this song at all, I listened to it for the first time yesterday. But I have to say that your version of this song is much better than the original for me. ☺😘 And your new 🎸 is very very beautiful. (Charvel of course)👍😉 I'm sure you're very happy with this new guitar. 🤩 Thank you and glorious weekend! 🙏☺

[@sharonrasmussen]

Rock on Tommy J. You are an exceptional musician. Reminds me of the good ol rockin days in the USA.

[@mariya19838]

Круто, Томми, реально круто! Вокал и соло гитары великолепны! И ваша улыбка!

[@Der_Weise]

Incredible strong!!!

[@Steffi-qw4wx]

Wonderful, Tommy, wonderful. So wonderful, wonderful wonderful!!!💕

[@terriwalker3994]

Terrific Tommy !! You’re the bomb!You never disappoint your fans .. Thank you for sharing your AWESOME talents with the world♥️

[@paddydurkin2308]

As usual Tommy keeps surpassing my expectations .. chunky chugs.. buttery riffs..rocking vocals.. and a new sweet cherry guitar to dazzle us with.. ya gotta love Tommy Time fridays 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@shade0110]

Wow!!!! Another epic cover from you Tommy! Trust me, when you decide to make more Albums with Majestica, or decide to do a solo album, make no mistake! I WILL DEFINITELY buy it! This song made my day!

[@allisonshaw9341]

Tommy, you knocked it out of the park yet again. Great cover!

[@enikolaszlo9633]

Amazing!!! free .....😊 Tommy!!! Have a wonderful weekend!❤

[@randysaluk]

Powerful and inspiring. Yet another home run for Tommy J!!

[@amangogna68]

Great music, amazing vocals and fantastic musician ! ❤

[@der_kluger_gunther8391]

o m f g i loved this song in my childhood and hearing it like this, and with your voice, it's more than perfect. i will listen to it non stop, i have to much memories connected to this song

[@sebastianmiebach8429]

So nice, I hope you will do an album with your own songs in exactly this direction. - Hard Rock in the 80's style!!

[@nikkid928]

Probably the best I’ve heard Tommy vocally unbelievable 😊

[@lovisabergqvist3233]

King Tommy 🖤💜☠️

[@guillegiaccone237]

Great job Tommy!! We admire your talent and charisma, greetings from Argentina 😘🇦🇷🎤🎸

[@darrelldoepker3044]

Tommy has a VERY fierce Screech right up there as a METAL GOD ,dude can Shred too love what he does and how he does it Keep Rockin Tommy

[@BevFosterSheldon]

Some how I feel there is a second meaning to this song. Strong words strong meaning Wonderful voice great music. All things to make a stand out song

[@MartaMertova]

Bravo Tommy, you are amazing always. You will never let me down. Perfect cover. I love you , thanks ❤❤❤👍👍👍👏👏👏🌹🇨🇿

[@maelalein3414]

💥A unique song. You can't pack more Tommy vibes into a song. Power, epic, humor, little mind twist and a unique sound. 🎸I love the original a lot, but your vision is legendary. ❤️‍🔥 It will become an integral part of my life. Thank you so much Tommy. Nice🎸☺️Have great weekend everyone.

[@Jolawu1]

Ten głos! 🎉👏🤩

[@sasunoma]

Yeah, you have done it Tommy, awesome! Nobody can stop you now!❤

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Super! Tommy, you gave this song a second life!! 🖤🤘🏽

[@elizabethofstainlesshearts]

It definitely looks like you're enjoying singing this one - probably felt good for you to sing those lyrics!! 💪 And what you did with the arrangement here is so spot on!! Adding the more orchestral sound to the introduction, leading into such strong guitars, and then maintaining that strength and energy throughout the rest - definitely takes the attitude of this song and puts a metal spin on it in exactly the right way!! And the visual effects are also perfect, amplifying that unbreakable, invincible attitude even further! This is absolutely the kind of inspiring cover you'd want to start every day with - epic, powerful and awesome!! 🔥

[@foxjohnny120]

Such a badass cover by the King Tommy Johansson!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@julietvlachodimou296]

An excellent metal version of an all time classic song 🤘❤️

[@angelakeeling6362]

You are just the best Tommy J! ❤

[@sandrareintges3887]

Yes!!! That's it!! That's what I call power...💪❤

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Bravo!!! This feels like your declaration!!! I am very excited to be along this journey of yours and thank you for placing a smile on my face each week 😊

[@robertomarroni9312]

Hai una voce da dio...❤

[@phoebe6992]

Everyone: An epic male version of "Paid my Dues" by Anastacia? Impossible! Tommy: Hold my beer 🍺... Absolutely phenomenal as always 🤘🔥🤘🔥 Tack Tommy And btw the guitar 🎸 looks fantastic

[@jozseftoth487]

SUPER!!!!!!!!!!

[@runbag]

Thank you Tommy, this is exactly what I need in my life. Beeing able in 2024 to listen to "new" metal music in sound of the 80s. :)

[@kristiinamerilahti]

Already a very catchy song became even better when you mixed metal spice in it! 🤩 Rocking friday here we come! 🔥🎸🎶💥

[@user-xf7wy3yp9d]

hey tommy, i hear your voice everytime in my head, you're so good thank you for sharing your talent. sending support from Philippines

[@arhiop3646]

Супер! Сегодня вокал для меня, это Tommy Johansson, Кипелов, Житняков, Варшавский, Клаус Майне...

[@Cuteemogirl94]

I love that he covers so manny love songs

[@immoral1979]

Tommy, thank you very much for reminding me of this song! Anastacia once created a miracle by writing this song. Twenty years ago, she helped me get ahead! Then, I somehow forgot everything, and even now I didn’t remember that I didn’t owe anyone anything! Yes! I paid all my dues! Thanks Tommy! You woke me up! Well, of course, I didn’t expect you to perform Anastacia, and you did it, as always, brilliantly!