Puddles Pity Party - TELEPHONE LINE / HELLO Smoosh-Up (ELO / Adele Cover)

[@cbgreenbay]

lost my mother at 16 back in 1977 . I was a bad boy and in juvenile detention and tried to call her one night and got no answer . the next day I found out she died. That night in the dorm someone was playing the radio and this song came on. I never felt so alone and sad in my life. I have always like the ELO version . But if anyone was going to try and remix this song I am glad it's you.

[@davidmacaskill4381]

cbgreenbay Hope the time had healed. My mom died when I was 12

[@tomeastland4314]

Oh wow, man. I have strong associations with this song same age, same year. Mine are all about girls and teenage angst. Yours made my heart ache. I hope your life has turned out well.

[@jolene41062]

I can't imagined how you got through that time. Not alone I hope.

[@danielhernandez2575]

I'm so sorry, I hope everything has turned out okay.

[@nojnoj3069]

cbgreenbay.... Damn buddy. That's awful, I hope it all worked out for you. God bless you, that must've been bad.

[@Grievous-]

No one does better duets with themselves than our Puddles.

[@earlware4322]

I don't think there are too many voices that could match the phenomenally talented one of our man Puddles. The way he synced up his tone and the timing was perfect.

[@alll-lifehas-a-purpose8223]

I recently lost my wife of 26 years, nov 15th. You made tears flow down my face listening to you, thinking about my deceased wife, for that I thank you.

[@PuddlesPityParty]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@KrazzyKay9]

Sorry for your loss ❤

[@Kinistino]

My Condolences 🌷🌷 I know your pain 🥀

[@noeldeal8087]

@@PuddlesPityParty Puddles, I can't stop listening to your music!!! Someone mentioned you to me on KZbin on the song, "Sound of Silence," by "Disturbed," and looked you up. I never saw you on AGT. Missed that season, I guess. You are SO amazing... Thank you so much for sharing your gift with all of us. I'm so grateful to that person for telling me about you! Nothing has touched my heart like your music has, for a very long time. Like this poster, I lost my brother in 1977. He was 9, and in an accident. I was 16. Waiting to see him again. Check out www . JW. Org. I'm 60. It's what got me thru. Jehovah... 🙋‍♀️💕🤡⚘

[@delphilungwyn5308]

😪😪 sorry brother.

[@greatamericanradio5937]

Ever since I first saw this guy I've loved his control. Pitch is immaculate and he KNOWS WHAT HE CAN'T DO. He stays right in that warm tenor timbre and throws strikes all day. Just fantastic to listen to.

[@raymondhardman7286]

“and throws strikes all day”…damn right

[@madzki80]

He's very original. He can make every song he sing his own.

[@federicociardi8205]

Vero!

[@bobjohnson2784]

Never thought of Telephone Line being a duet. BRILLIANT

[@PlagueCabaret]

As someone who was raised on ELO and other classic rock groups, I can honestly say two things: Puddles, that was both hauntingly and heart breakingly beautiful (As it should most certainly should be) And, you definitely did justice to the great Jeff Lynn.

[@lannalane4247]

@Stork Legs It'w really hard to sing a classic and make it work, it works.

[@kenlieck7756]

@@lannalane4247 The double-tracking on the "doo wops" is the key that shows he "gets" the Lynne/ELO sound...

[@t.y.5565]

The vocal range Puddles has is amazing!

[@victoriaashurkova8214]

Did you ever think about how much people listen to you and what kind of situation they are in right now? Im writing this from the place where its war about 7 years and it never end. Your voice came here through my computer and your vibrations live here now in this durk place and making it a little bit better. Thank you for your talant and what you do for us. God bless you.

[@mayeveladraven9479]

Stay safe babe!

[@baconator_c10]

No artist has ever been more genuine than you. Your voice is a gift to the ear and the heart. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@TRUEBLUEGOBLUE]

This guy ought to be outselling any band he parodies. I am 60, and now now understand EVERY WORD of the lyrics. Incredible performer!!!

[@DogGone1953]

I was 24 and working at the phone company seeing that long distant calls made it to their destination when this song came out... This was one of my favs that ELO played... Puddles, you brought back my younger days and a tear in my eye in this heartfelt version. 😢

[@LawrenceRubinpennlawyer]

Saw him in the Troc in Philly about 5 years ago. He came into the audience and sang directly to some audience member. I will never forget what an extraordinary singer he was and now he seems even better. He is an amazing talent. I could listen to him every day of my life. I wish I could see him again but I don't know if he comes to Philly any more.

[@stephanie3848]

I saw he is coming to Atlantic City soon

[@stephanie3848]

I saw him in NYC in 2023

[@ThZuao]

That crescendo at 2:40 always sends a chill up my spine.

[@jwar2163]

Your stage ambiance is awesome how you portray the emotions with your gestures captures those feelings being portraited just at the right time while staying in tune with the songs lyrics. Thank you Puddles Pity Party for sharing your talent with us.

[@Prisonerthirt33n]

Puddles, I just want you to know, I'm going through some hard stuff at the moment, so i recently went up to the Highlands in Scotland UK. Miles and miles of mountains, forests and nature. The whole time, I had just your songs playing, in the car journey, sitting in the tent at night when it was raining outside, and having it on full blast into the hills on my speakers in a moon lit night. Was perfect in every way possible, and I just want to thank you for everything.I hope you see this. Do not ever stop.

[@Pendarr7]

I hope you're doing better now.

[@dmccombe7]

What a voice and what a fantastic version of this great song. Absolutely brilliant.

[@beachwalker2574]

The red phone is upside down... absolutely fantastic!! This is why he couldn’t hear the person answering.... clown act 101 Well done !!! Puddles. See u on stage in a few months!!!

[@andrewhayward2454]

I noticed it too and it's driving me nuts.

[@bunkyman8097]

I don't care what he sings, I cry like a baby. I'm sure if he sang "Happy Birthday" I would be on the floor reduced to tears...he has the power to tap into soul, spirit and memories. Just read the comments...I love you Puddles. You make me feel...

[@pluggedintoprogramming]

This is Puddle's most brilliant cover IMHO. The facial expressions of the two on the phone call are so amazing. It really transforms an already great ELO song into something even better. The background video is so classic! And the end rocks! Thank you Puddles for so many great songs and videos. PS I do really like Lips Like Sugar too LOL.

[@Xanadu379]

true! Great song + Great cover ^)

[@gordoncharles741]

This is brilliant - he is even holding the red handset upside down!

[@michaelderogatis4658]

That was part of the joke, DUH

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@michaelderogatis4658 Gordon knows that - DOUBLE DUH😁

[@brunobrak417]

My god, that's completely different form of puddles. I think it's really refreshing to see something as original, as this one. Well done.

[@rickpresley63]

Watched it once for the music, twice for the visuals. Superbly done.

[@melaniec4560]

Rick Presley haha me too

[@chito111177]

Rick Presley i've done it three times. thrice for the love of it.

[@silentfactory]

ELO is a classic,under-ratted gem of a band & Puddles does it oh so right! Bravo.

[@lannalane4247]

This has become one of my favorite videos.

[@sombojoe]

The ELO cover is nice, however the “Hello” cove is surprisingly exceptional. Very very complimentary to your voice. Bravo

[@stephanie3848]

I like how he does a heavy metal version of it

[@colingeorgeh]

Your voice is great as well as the clarity of your voice. I understand the lyrics when you sing. You make songs better. I love your arrangements too. The clown character is very original. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottpecora371]

Puddles what a beautiful and unique rendition of ELO's Telephone Line. I've always loved their music and feel they've been so overlooked. What a fabulous and very unique rendition, Thank You, I've replayed it five times and love how you mixed each of the vocals giving that slightly different tone in your voice to each of the parts you sang. Again I've so enjoyed it, Thank you, Scott Pecora

[@dallaspcc3886]

How can something be both sad & inspiring at the same time? Thank you for sharing your amazing talent w/the rest of mankind.

[@ianbailey3881]

I have no idea how i got here but... OMFG! Why is this guy not signed up somewhere? I've seen more talent here in nearly 5 minutes than i've seen all year! And with all this Covid malarky we really need someone like this unleashed on the world. Thank you!

[@georgeschamy1806]

Cant stop listening at you! Your voice and interpretation is the best I have seen in my life and I have seen a lot!

[@cindybaltierra756]

Ditto!!!

[@peloquinbnutz]

Love your songs bro....as an aging “hair” metal guy...you’ve shown me that I can change songs to suit my deeper voice...I am reinvigorated now...I thank you bro...keep em coming!....cheers

[@kathystricker7552]

2 things: Thank you for sharing your many talents with all of us and THANK YOU for going on AGT so we (who didn't know you) could know WHO YOU ARE!

[@Kinistino]

Dear Mr. Clown... ..You have much more then the gift of a hauntingly beautiful voice...You have the gift of telling a story and making me feel the depth and the meaning of the words of a song... You sir, are the only singer who has ever done that for me... ...Thank you...

[@toddjcollins88]

The facial expressions and the way the left clown looks at the right clown is really funny but genuine. The pitch is unbelievable too. This made me smile and also a bit emotional at the same time. Thank you for posting this. I am following you now.

[@lastmanstanding2622]

Wow...how he carried that note at 2:40...what a voice!

[@mike-rayner-videos]

well done pud's.. this is a work of art ❤️

[@antipatsy]

mike- rayner-videos it's even better live!

[@nightisright1873]

Hey Give Jeff Lynne some credit he wrote and composed the song

[@fonkenful]

All of Puddles’ works are

[@DefaultName-kd3uy]

Didn't you also comment on the original telephone line audio video?

[@darylbrookins4273]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME DAM SONG AND PERFORMANCE....GREAT JOB PUDDLES......

[@macwest1001]

You are amazing. You have used your pain as a launch pad and you have become loved by thousands of people. You have a true talent in many facets. Its time to give up the heartache the sorrow and fill your heart with joy. There are seasons for a reason. Let your winter turn to spring.

[@thelordofpots933]

I discovered this cover recently and fell in love with it. On my way home one night, I decided to connect my phone to Bluetooth and wanted to play this song. To my surprise, it was taken down due to the whole SESAC thing with YT, and I was incredibly sad. So good to see it back up again so I can listen to this masterpiece!!!!!!

[@alancunningham479]

Puddles adds an emotional element to his music that other artists just don't reach.I do genuinely like his voice and he comes up with some pretty good musicians,too.

[@alektothefury2680]

What an amazingly big finish! It's one thing to sing a song, it's another to give those lyrics life and real emotion. I will never tire of how you interpret lyrics with your style. I'm so thankful to be able to listen to you.

[@stephanie3848]

He sings it in a heavy metal style and that fits because the song is raw emotion. It makes me think of his heavy metal roots.

[@momtenjillian987]

You and I make millions and millions and millions I hope puddles lives forever ❤💛💙💜💚💙💛❤💚

[@N0body247]

Puddles.. i just found you.. i dont watch AGT.. so i never saw your act.. someone posted a video of you doing blink 182... I have to say.. WOW.. how do you not have like 50 million subs. I love the way you deconstruct the original and redo it so it means more. Keep going. Your amazing.

[@josephinehills1408]

Same here. We don't have TV up here in the mountains, but we got you tube! Love this guy

[@noeldeal8087]

I🙋‍♀️ just found him🤡 two days ago, and I'm hooked!!! 💕⚘

[@timthomsen3616]

Thanks magical clown for making me feel again. Puddles is a mans man. Your voice heals the pain us as men have to carry everyday.

[@roymadison5686]

reconstructing a song , with a twist and clapping it off with a clear crisp voice the audience can understand . genius and amazing talent.

[@huckle1953]

This is so we'll done I can't leave it alone. Not just Puddles voice, (which is beyond fantastic), the images, the sound, it all just draws me in. I listen to it at least once everyday. Thank you Puddles.

[@anniegreenwind971]

I love this puddles. I love how you interact with your other two self's. Your facial expressions are good.

[@chrispanossian]

I have been a huge ELO fan for over forty years. I was thrilled when they made a huge resurgence from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. But this is far better than any ELO version of Telephone Line I have ever heard.

[@detoxfarm]

This is one of the most beautiful song I heard

[@stan5513]

I'm so happy this brilliant mensch shares his gift with the world especially during tough times.

[@abergethirty]

He really rocked out on Hello. this my favorite cover of ELO, and think he should do full cover of Hello.

[@steelmill2928]

The real emotion and talent in a person is hard to hide

[@GeriMars]

Can you possibly get any CUTER? This is AWESOME. I just love the interaction between Puddles 1 and 2 (or red and black). Also, I've concluded that your left eyebrow (viewer right) is connected directly to your vocal cords. As your pitch gets higher and your sustain longer, it gets lower. The shortening of your vocal cord pulls down your eyebrow. A MILLION KUDOS to whoever laid down the guitar tracks for "Hello." It ROCKS. The distortion and soloing are PURE HEAVEN. I did not want this to end. PLEASE, call yourselves back, make crank calls...whatever it takes. Is your refrigerator running? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tammyhurley6755]

OMG! How awesome is this! One of those things you didn't know you needed, but now I never want to be without. You gotta come back to DC and do everything. Multiple nights. Long engagement. Residency.

[@pamelamaccabee637]

Unforgettable. Puddles may the joy you evoke in us be felt by you.

[@mkbarber65]

Classic! I remember listening to ELO growing up in the late ‘70’s and it’s still a great song for a Friday night listen. Puddles doing Adele is a blast! Thank you for some Friday night tunes!

[@cricketlee4278]

I love his expressions to himself! 😂

[@michaels6239]

No kidding.....!!!! Me too

[@Tolohtony]

That's why I keep watching it over and over.

[@makeitstop529]

The way he did this is genius, this dude is a real artist

[@hobertball3370]

Puddles is insane but one of the greatest voices of our time

[@larrygillespie1857]

This cat has some pipes. Just love him. What a talent!!

[@kimphillips5281]

THAT SONGS IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC,I watch and sing to i8t at least 4 times a day ,totally hooked .

[@michaelfugate2404]

This is something I had to think about to write. I have been impressed with nearly every one of your videos, most of the ones I disliked were more from how much I positively loathed the original in question, rather than your expression. You have so much talent that I can barely comprehend how you do it, yet I continue to watch your work and find myself drawn in by your gifts. All my life Music was the one thing that lifted me when nothing else could. From the darkest to the greatest moments of my life. This song (telephone line) helped me through more moments than I can express... And to hear you belt it out... I felt like you capture the essence of the music, but also spoke to that part of me this song always did, but in your own way. Finally, as you roared those notes of (Hello) It's like this hand that gripped me and broke the chains. I don't know how you do it, but I am merely writing to express my Gratitude, that more than any artist on KZbin in the last decade you have captivated me. Thank you.

[@jipsigal]

Wonderful story... thank you for sharing. And it is beautiful that MUSIC has that power, to reach in, somewhere inside us, and grab us, pull us up and out of some of the darkest moments, and make us feel new again.

[@bhollars3214]

There's no stopping your voice there's nothing it can't do great job

[@bellanewfie]

You are absolutely AMAZING beautiful Puddle's one of my favorite songs & band, just lovely.....

[@keltonhague]

My dad used to call me every Sunday to see how I was doing. This song brings it back. Miss him everyday. I saw you perform in Portland. Was an amazing show and thank you for helping me have something to remember him by.

[@FBeazley31]

seriously though, extremely talented performer! you make great music.

[@dexterbelmain589]

Telephone Line. One of my favourite ELO songs. Beautifully rendered by the 6'8" sad clown ❤️

[@Starsk25]

I love Puddles version of Hello. We need a longer version of it.

[@amillan2004]

You can feel the emotion from his singing. It's so beautiful.

[@IndigoBlueDance]

The two of you did a fantastic performance of this almost forgotten song. Very touching.

[@russellbreyley6387]

The most brilliant thing I have seen in a long time for those of you who don't get it so sorry. I do get it just saying brilliant!

[@michaelupton1503]

Dude. I have a twisted sense of humor and so the clown drag makes sense on a couple of levels. Most of all you can handicap yourself with the get up and STILL completely blow us mere mortals away with that voice.RESPECT

[@mikedangelo6602]

Respect, deep, to you Michael, from a fellow Michael.

[@tonyaforester2812]

It isn't drag. The Music industry makes everyone a whore. Isn't it just a BIG fuck you?

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Clown drag? You need to bone up on your performing arts, 'il Pagliací' to be sure. Being a stupid child only works for so long.

[@themonkysuncle]

@@hugh-johnfleming289 And the guy tells his therapist " But I AM Pagliaci!

[@jhonhall928]

Stop clowning around

[@tammygregory]

HA!! This was perfect!! One of my favorites you do at your shows, Puddles! I love when you bring in your "brothers" to help you out on your songs ;) The more Puddles the merrier, I always say!! Thanks for bringing fun to my Friday :D

[@hiker64]

Saw Puddles in concert in Orlando in 2018 - Was pleasantly surprised - Great unique show

[@stingertang]

Hell of a talent! I see you smashing Robyn's Dancing on my own..out of this planet! In your own take of it!

[@Jd_matheusc]

This is true art!!you should do a full version of hello.

[@stringbender57]

Vocal, music and arrangement, production, presentation are all BRILLIANT! I love this clown....no pun intended!

[@sandrashermanjazz]

stringbender57 Ha, I converted someone to Puddles. Mission accomplished 😄

[@stringbender57]

Sandra Sherman - I saw a video a while back of somebody else comping to the same video you did, but never checked Puddles out until after watching your comping video. I became curious to see who this Puddles was. I watched several of his videos and was amazed at this guys talent and style and became addicted. Turns out he is from Atlanta, Georgia, USA and that is just 4 hours north of me in Florida, USA. I will be looking forward to your next video Sandra.... Thanks for directing me to Puddles!

[@sandrashermanjazz]

stringbender57 He'll be in Florida for several shows in February. The live show is awesome, so funny!

[@donnaw3026]

stringbender57 Where are you in Florida? He's playing Pensacola on Feb. 14 and Ponte Vedra on Feb. 15. If you are close to either of those, you should really, really go! Many of Sandra's slightly crazy P3er friends will be there.

[@bomeggadon]

This is great dude! You should do a version of Fleetwood Mac landslide.

[@MySherry10]

Wow this is so good and I love ELO but you did this song justice , and pulled me in , I am loving your stuff , your voice is so great and the emotion and the actions and hand movements are genius

[@gedprice88]

I in fact a lover of ELO, grew up with them in 1970's , I am born to parents from 1930's. Mike, you have a great voice, keep up the great work work. By the way I am only short but I realised how big people are like when Tyson Fury (the world Heavyweight Boxer) came into the store foyer . Gentler Giants ♥

[@felicepica]

your voice goes straight to the heart. every song you choose takes a new life from your interpretation. Love from Italy.

[@stevenbathurst7027]

You have an amazing voice, I’m surprised you don’t have your own CD. You have a rare talent!!!

[@chompitube]

I just love how you bring these songs to life with your facial expressions : ]

[@metalhead0274]

I am thankful for puddles...he has made such a impact in his music and helped so many people.. My dog likes listening to puddles. She always comes to join me to listen to all of your stuff..thank you

[@cherylcompere7020]

I am back again. Awesome. What a beautiful voice. Bless you. Such an amazing talent

[@areyouavinalaff]

was trying to imagine how this smoosh might sound before I clicked play... I know ELO song way better than I know Adele's so I couldn't really second guess it lol... but it works. such a beautiful voice you have... great clarity, elocution and power. love what ya do. this one's full of surprises which is good.

[@nottheone1357]

He does it this way in his live shows.

[@juliewallace3559]

Go puddles! Super voice

[@sophiafaith]

Great rendition!

[@cliffalan1624]

Love your work, Mr. Puddles. Thank you

[@xtravert2012]

Harmonizing Double Puddles!! 8th Wonder of the World!!

[@keidun]

Check out harmonizing triple Puddles...it was a recent song, I can't remember which one...

[@xtravert2012]

Keith Duncan I have seen every video he has done...and then some. Love that triple one too!! Telephone Line is quickly becoming one of my favorite top songs

[@keidun]

The Sound of Silence, Losing My Religion. Hurt and Hallelujah on his channel are my favorites... thinking about REM songs...Everybody Hurts would be great...

[@juliebratcher4097]

"Do you hear what I hear" I think, anyway that one is my favorite!

[@tombosanko3085]

I got goose bumps listening to this song. He makes some of the original songs sound better than the original singer. Love his music.

[@judelaw6872]

KOOLEST SINGER of this Century. Kool cover I ever heard. Go Ahead.

[@tonillanes1505]

Oh! OH!.........thank you PUDDLES. Brought back good feels from the concert. P3F❤❤❤

[@danceswithdonuts8461]

Toni Llanes Doesn't it though? Love it!!

[@plumyn]

I saw him live and he did this!!!!!! I love it!!!!! 💙💙💙

[@dreamspinner3mn]

Maya Lopez-Quezada me too

[@plumyn]

Kim Rinde awesome!!!!

[@cathynunn7965]

This clown is a national treasure!

[@solarnaut]

Indeed ! and sorry to "have to go there" but, when I read your comment I couldn't silence the voice that says, "Yes... and not to be confused with the one that is a national disgrace . :-( "

[@tonyclark9250]

Investigate the clown! He may have Ukraine Influence!

[@travisland8465]

Sometimes if u nothing go to say do day nothing.

[@carpetsomething]

you're confusing national and global

[@kentbogh4296]

Absolutely

[@cherylcompere7020]

I am back again. What a lovely and amazing voice. Love u forever. You are blessed with the voice of an angel.

[@jeffutley3914]

Im 61 yrs old, up until today I've had some serious issues with clowns. Thank you Pity Party! Buy the way, i seriously recognize someone i know in Thow!! PEACE Brother... Keep us happy and do not loose thy Voice @ Heart! TexaBama

[@cinthiafranco6876]

No puedo dejar de escucharla 😍 Una de mis canciones favoritas (telephone line) en una versión totalmente diferente y fascinante. Hermosa voz 👏🏼👌🏻

[@danamaguire4285]

Puddles I would love to hear you do "Sylvia's Mother" by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show

[@danceswithdonuts8461]

Oh i love this P, one of my favorites from your show!! Nice to see your keeping coffee Puddles and Bad boy Puddles working!! P3F ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnshifflette1218]

I can't say it enough ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. YOU ARE SO TALENTED AND A GENIUS. 59 AND 10 MONTHS AND YOU TAKE ME ON SUCH A RIDE THROUGH MY LIFE DEPENDING ON THE SONG YOU TOTALLY MAKE YOUR OWN. THANK YOU FOR THE TRIPS YOU TAKE ME ON. 💯☝🏻💙🤌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@houston3987]

Haunting yet beautiful all at the same time...