Paolo Nutini Live - Time to Pretend (MGMT cover) @ Sziget 2012

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Paolo Giovanni Nutini is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician. He's debut album, These Streets, was released in 2006, in 2009 Nutini released his second album, Sunny Side Up. Nutini loves to mix different styles like pop rock, blue eyed soul, folk, blues and easy listening.

[@Xavier-vd2bm]

the best indie rock cover you will ever see

[@jaymywright6-0-9]

Easily 🙌🙌

[@54spatula]

"This is our decision to live fast and die young. We've got the vision, now let's have some fun" love that lyric

[@chanchannel6169]

Yeahhh

[@DonQuixote1187]

Paolo Nutini really means it.

[@TDghf]

Unemployed Philosopher yeah i thought too

[@purplemaze7733]

He really does❤

[@LeoTheLionXD]

What makes it better is how he sings it with such passion as if if it's his own song. I'm a die hard MGMT fan but man they just play to play. Just stand there and play their instruments even though you sound amazing you gotta be amazing and go beyond like this guy.

[@emmamusicien]

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[@funkymonk5344]

Nonsense

[@ZechariahAhl-su9ns]

This song was part of an album that MGMT wasn't really invested in, due to label pressures... I've seen them live 3 times and they've put on a great show. They just don't personally enjoy their songs off Oracular Spectacular - especially the hits. So it's great to see another artist take one of those songs and add passion to it, but to say MGMT doesn't play passionately across the board, is silly.

[@sbakernyc5761]

Might be the best cover artist ever... while simultaneously being a ridiculously good songwriter in his own right

[@chrishemphill9870]

What a performance. That's what you call owning the stage.

[@LadyJaggerX3]

Well, I wasn't expecting to find this.

[@markhalliday2397]

When he says MGMT at the end is just so Scottish, can imagine sitting smoking a few joints with him at 3am in a house party having a pure laugh and a sing song. Superb big man, great cover

[@lumapeviar]

Singing with passion and intensity makes all the difference. You can't dislike this version anymore.

[@RiZzleBizzleYT]

Never met or seen someone sing with so much passion love this dude so much.

[@panostsak]

The passion in his voice.....

[@Changesofthesea]

holy shit this is the greatest thing i've heard in a while. the power in his voice makes me feel every emotion all at once. I know this song is satire, but the passion and longing in his voice makes it something special :)

[@teressa5660]

That's the best voice i've heard in years

[@texxxxxxxx]

My day just turned beautiful.

[@a.t.p.1819]

me too brother... me too

[@mulla13]

This is one of the best covers I've ever seen, so much passion!!! Listen to it everyday!!1

[@lucianalima9893]

Paolo... What a performance... Absolute passion, owned the stage and that voice....

[@GiovanniMartenelli]

He is amazing 👏 Italian hero for me l😆 ❤

[@shishankdahiya5016]

You can be assured of sincerity when Paolo Nutini does it. What a cover

[@ianmcneal4811]

This era was really apart of the last truly fun times to go to a music festival

[@PizzaLord]

I think this was the last music festival I went to. Never even heard of the guy before I watched him play but I really enjoyed his whole set.

[@petermclaren5501]

3/8/24 still the best cover around 🔥

[@biancaprior]

Still.❤ 8/2/25

[@welshyooooo]

every time I listen just wow

[@Amber.Mills13]

First time any version of this song gave me chills

[@sabrinamoskowitz488]

This is one of my favorite covers. Full stop.

[@jimblemachine]

Who is here in 2019 , I will be here in 2020. The best wake up song and cover on KZbin 😍

[@grenvilleaarons7740]

I’ve been here for a long time this never gets old

[@mattiabeltrame4175]

2024 my friend

[@ThomDammers]

2025, still a goated cover

[@lazysundaybook1]

absolutely killed it. Outstanding live.

[@markdeane3115]

Still listening to this. Best video on youtube. Paolo is the man

[@petermclaren5501]

2024 still

[@biancaprior]

Best video on KZbin without a doubt.❤

[@NemFX]

Honestly, you could have fooled me, labelled this as a Bruce Springsteen, and claimed it was the 'original' version. Dude SELLS it.

[@EgeliErased]

I'm probably responsible for about 75% of the views on this one. What an epic festival moment that was

[@fabianagoveiabia8690]

incredibly wonderful performance !!! makes me feel sooo good :) he sings with his heart !!

[@michaelbourdon9699]

Hello, best cover I've ever heard in my entire life.

[@scotttraynor250]

Paolo's band back in the day where next level

[@markparnell2060]

This is actually one incredible cover 👌🏼👏

[@ollyburr]

Ha-ha! Show me just one of the "heaps of people" who sings like Paolo! The guy is unique with his powerful voice and passion! I understand the feelings of old MGMT fans, but sorry for me this version is better!

[@WeirdMindAlex]

no way!! he did it! I'm in heaven right now :> why do i see it only now ;o

[@Dustßunny]

Such a talented guy, this cover and his cover of don’t let me down are honestly two of my favourite covers of all time ❣️

[@lucabrasi3964]

Should check out 'down in Mexico' if you've no seen it

[@shishankdahiya5016]

Also wake up by arcade fire

[@MR-bq1cy]

About a million times better than the original. Sung with zest, what a talent this guy is

[@andystevens6603]

The best cover I have ever heard

[@jimblemachine]

Just wow ....... the emotion in his voice, you can tell he feels the lyrics are how he is feeling every word. He may want a quiet life now but mate like you said go and have some fun !!!!!

[@MsNovemberry]

It took this cover to get me to appreciate the original. This has a pulse.

[@michelkiki9330]

Magnific voice and song Paolo. Kiki

[@sophiedolan5836]

Brilliant cover :D

[@jonnycraig91]

DEFINITELY THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG, FUKIN AWESOMEEEEE

[@leesowerby717]

Gear or not this mans incredible 👏

[@gibbo2243]

Genuinely better than the original, especially live. Outstanding man

[@sanaebel6670]

Best cover ever ❤

[@alexcawthorne811]

Great interpretation of a great song :)

[@jcahill277]

Absolutely Brilliant Cover

[@Bodezefah]

wow! fantastic!

[@nelsondasilva3935]

the dude can sing

[@officialrealistyoutube]

2012 what a time that was

[@farukzengin4486]

I don't joking, I've never seen this. This is absolutely an incredible live concert performance and to sing with an amazing passion. I felt like I was there. Thank you Mr. Nutini for makes good feel us with your art. Greetings from Turkey. 🙂👍👋🙋🎶

[@PizzaLord]

I was there

[@salmasamoud8009]

it feels so good when one of your favourite artists is covering other one of your favourite artists !

[@ritchie9709]

I never knew this was his song. Amazing!!

[@iandakid672]

It isnt it’s MGMT’s this is a cover

[@ritchie9709]

@@iandakid672 🎣😂😂😂😂

[@iandakid672]

@@ritchie9709 oh, am I supposed to be “baited” right now, because I genuinely thought you couldn’t read.

[@ritchie9709]

@@iandakid672 both mate 😂

[@123G-r4d]

I seen him do this cover in Belfast about 5 years ago. was epic

[@PriyeRai]

Really good cover.

[@MrBlobels]

Beautiful cover.

[@jesuspena6394]

This is a good cover! I love live music.

[@jdduncan4652]

Best cover of a song out there!

[@lucyfan1976]

def one of the most enjoyable covers!

[@isalukin2c2c]

Paolo Epic as usual.......... Magic!!!

[@CJ-111]

Glad I seen him live. He did not disappoint

[@TheBlumenhof]

Great Video - thanks, what a great performance from Paolo, saw him in Tarvisio/Italy - he s always the best.

[@dundeeutility4899]

AMAZING COVER 👏💙

[@enriquecastaneda4909]

He’s got a sick ass voice

[@kaz719]

Oor Paolo..brillante! 👏🏻

[@pureostriker]

Paolo Nutini puts more feeling into this song than MGMT does themselves nowadays

[@Failure_studios29090]

Ikr

[@MrGingerninjaz]

love paolo nutini

[@rajsamuel5586]

all heart. love this.

[@malegria4]

I think he is a genius.

[@emmamusicien]

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[@christinamckinnon9214]

Absobloodylutely 👏👏👏👏👏

[@veenzkii]

LOVE!

[@Anne-bv6pv]

Haha the little boy freaking out at the beginning is all of us

[@danielharrison8565]

Jesus, that was good

[@yannledru7685]

fabuleux !

[@britangus5700]

I see that on tiktok they say this is trending. Could be because I spend about 3hrs a day listening to it.

[@gwhite7131962]

Same here. I think this is his best live version and I've seen a lot of them. Just discovered him awhile back and can't get enough of his music.

[@britangus5700]

@@gwhite7131962 Just a huge amount of real power.

[@Adarizk]

1:18 that little kid's reaction is just priceless... hahah how cute! xD

[@PizzaLord]

I was at this gig :)

[@onid1982]

im in love!

[@gvantsatsintsadze3610]

original song is so youthful and cool, I also love Paolo's version. p.s. mgmt can't even get closer to paolo when it comes to live.

[@gauriconrad4619]

All time fav😍

[@bobbysidhu1087]

He enjoyed the hell out of that!

[@tvi82]

0.50 hahah, wee man`s right out his tree.. far too many funky cigarettes. Nailed it tho! :D

[@jenniferemeryhoule3497]

"Wee man's right out of his tree". Best way u could describe him & funniest. .! couldn't get any better..

[@lorrainequinn]

😍 P E R F E C T I O N 😍

[@stevenbelloni]

Paolo Nutini che "coverizza" 'Time To Pretend" dei Mitici MGMT. Penso di avere un orgasmo. 💚

[@Pif18.]

🖤

[@tim3198]

Paolo couldn't look any more stoned LMAO

[@pcummings1389]

Tim stoned out and still sounds amazing

[@barbs3134]

And yet an amazing performance!!!!💗

[@Urmomsresume]

He's on heroin...

[@cynthiam3943]

His performance takes me back to the early 60s , we came through it, hope he does, love his passion ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏😍🇬🇧

[@survivalhorrorman]

Yeah he baked like a cake.

[@MegaPhalaenopsis]

Better than the original track! trumpets were an excellent idea.

[@dadacoderch]

great!!!!!!!!!!

[@nn122448]

il migliore...

[@paulyoung2192]

Top drawer Paolo lhad see you in August, hope to hear you blast this that would be magic HAIL HAIL

[@djroxanne4429]

Paul Young luck out!! he needs to come back to the USA.. what festival you seeing him at?

[@thesthreets102]

spettacolo

[@decaomoral]

He could really fit an Baba O'reilly mashup in there

[@ImGayWhenISayThisBut]

He seems like 'love reign o'er me' type of guy, he should cover that one for sure

[@SandalsMcPickle]

I know exactly the part of the song you have in mind, heard it as I read your comment. :D

[@gabhacked6648]

Wow ! Great

[@stephenjones1686]

Best singer to come out of bonnie Scotland 😉😉😉😉

[@bassrabbit9]

Better than the original! Better singing and love that trumpet!!

[@TheBlumenhof]

His version of Time to pretend is much more better than the original from MGMT - he is quiet outstanding.

[@jccarmazzi1959]

POWERFUL SONG

[@stbastian3174]

Nail it mgmt cover

[@marushkaSR]

the best day of my life...

[@TheBlumenhof]

Hi, yes certainly it is my opinion, also the original is very nice - only that i knew first the version of Paolo, so the other version sounds a little strange for me. But i prefer his version with the trumpets - saw him live in conzerts for three times - heis also my favorite. I love young talented people. Greetings from Austria.

[@martinka279]

All those hands in the air free from damned cell phones 😮

[@saramotalebi]

and God created the heavens and the earth and everything and then he put Paolo in it and then his creation was complete!