HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (Shrek 2 Metal Version)

[@famineheart]

Tommy could literally sing reading the ingredients from a box of cereals and still sound epic. Respect.

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

+++

[@lanestarling6928]

Shut up and take my wheaties

[@rodwinter1978]

The craziest thing about this comment is that, although it's comic in a way, it is also absolutely true. Tommy is simply amazing.

[@robinedbom7649]

I kinda wish he would try it just for fun, we can then see how much we would love it xD

[@bryanwirthlin4444]

I'd like to see that actually.

[@DanielErnerot]

Tommy the alchemist. Turning anything to metal. No, pure gold.

[@k.i.n.a.m]

A-ha - "Take on me"....the rock version will be awesome....) I"ll wait for it)

[@MiaWolfmoon]

Sitter på tåget från norra delarna, brorsan skickar en länk och jag har spenderat de senaste timmarna med att lyssna om och om igen på denna magi. Serotonin på hög nivå!

[@kingarthur1776]

One of the best musicians I've seen in decades

[@stantheman143]

Now this is a proper cover. That voice can tear down mountains, holy hell...

[@fractaldelight1976]

Dear Tommy , always remember you always make so many people feeling happy and motivated every time you sing and play music , you bring joy and happiness to so many people on this planet from all over the world with your musical talent and beautiful lovely voice.You are a true hero 💖💖💖💜💜

[@jacobtowers6980]

What shampoo do you use?😮

[@alessandrocouto8851]

🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@miafioremesihubinmeryem777]

😄

[@gungame412]

That man uses the shampoo of heros. Not sure what one but by God it's a 3 in 1 and glory shines through

[@rccityzen5542]

I think it is 'hair metal' peace.

[@Kamski_044]

😂😂

[@stephenpatterson2860]

How have I never imagined how perfect this song would be as a power metal song??

[@ForTheHorde_since2004]

This guy can turn any song into a metal song... saw at least 30 videos so far... not a single bad song... he is a genius!

[@KingEdwardtheTurbulentNeill26]

If there was an album of all the covers that Tommy has done I can listen to it all the time. They're awesome covers of the original version of the song. There's something about Tommys singing voice that keeps me coming back and keep listening to the song's he covers from other musicians.

[@Ashenwolf888]

Dude Tommy, you're an animal! How do you even find the time to make these while touring with Sabaton... Mad respect!!

[@steveafean601]

He is not animal, he is an ALIEN....

[@Ashenwolf888]

@DeepSix39 Yeah. He’s one of their guitarists. 😁🤘

[@Stellacris]

Hey, pay attention, he's my lover, not an animal! Please...! 🙄😃❤️🤟

[@Ashenwolf888]

@@Stellacris Its a compliment dude…

[@Stellacris]

@@Ashenwolf888, And I was joking, my dear. 🙂

[@МаринаБабич-з5э]

Невозможно не комментировать! Ведь Томми: и клавиши, и гитара, и голос! И все это он сам! Потрясающе! Пожалуйста, Господи, сохрани и дай много здоровья и сил этому человеку!!!!!!

[@dlind1985]

👍🏻🙏🏻🌞

[@DeanRimus]

Сделан из стали и огня

[@makiyuki7016]

I found a hero. Thank you, Tommy. Your songs and your great passion for music is helping me survive what I think is the most difficult time in my life. Keep inspiring.

[@NotAPrincess88]

Sending you lots of love and hugs!! Hope music will get you through it 😘

[@piaschleifer]

I feel you and i send you lots of strenght and hugs! Last weeks backstreet boys song is for me The best painkiller for My sorrow! Music has amazing power to touch our souls and helps us to survive different situations! ❤️

[@5.56mm]

Hang in there my friend. There is always light on the other side of the darkness. Every day is a new day and for every day you will come closer to peace in mind. I've been there and I can assure you things will get better. Just hang in there.

[@tammy5938]

If there is anything I can prayer for you let me know, I pray for strength and encouragement, and hope, hold on my friend!!!💜

[@dlind1985]

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@Erorr-st5eb]

Finally a worthy cover

[@wilsoncalhoun]

Brb. On my way to storm the castle. Don't wait up.

[@gingerninja0712]

I was wondering why Tommy had taken down his cover of this from many years ago and really hoped it was because he was releasing a new version of it, very excited!

[@Robert_Momesso]

I honestly don't know if you have the dimension of joy and energy of good that you bring to us with this unparalleled talent. In these dark times you are that light that illuminates our most difficult times. Moments when we thought about giving up everything. Here you come and hand over that portion so we can move on. Big hugs and thanks for everything you do.

[@Tsvety-Tsvety]

Tommy you are hardworking and dedicated. What other musician cares about his fans like this? You are already in my day with your songs, they enter my heart and make me happy. Thank you my friend🤝

[@alliancenavy4593]

Agreed

[@DaleMarek]

Fantastic. Thank you!

[@lonewolf-forever]

agree

[@andreasnordin9023]

Bonnie, Jennifer and Tommy. 3 amazing singers. Would have loved to hear Bonnies raw voice on this power metal version. Tommy, du äger! Tack för att du förgyller fredagarna med din konst.

[@AgnetaBorgKristensson]

One of my favorite 80s songs! Thanks for upgrading it! Tommy, you are our metal hero!

[@sephibora3951]

You don't need a hero, you are the hero.

[@emanuelebortolotto3808]

The hero calls him when he is in need.

[@thynnus2422]

The keyboards in this are giving me some serious Nightwish vibes. A Sabaton/Nightwish collaboration needs to happen sometime.

[@Obsidienne1477]

ne cherchons plus,on l à trouvé...c est toi le héros Tommy..tellement de talent...tu es une belle personne..ne change pas🥰🤘

[@katja-maria]

Did you feel the fire again? I really felt its power. 🔥 I love these 80's songs! Someone already said in the comments that you work so hard for everything. And for that you deserve the whole world! I don't even understand how you manage to do everything you do. I want to thank you for sharing your gift with us. 💜 Take care of yourself!

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

we need him in more areas like at sports events and stuff lol

[@ziafe]

I always wondered why no one ever did a decent power metal cover of this song: it was basically screaming "Please, make a power metal version of me!" Amazing job!

[@alancarter41]

Absolutely the best cover of this ever! Sorry, can't stay, just took time to tell you how awesome this is before grabbing my helmet and sword and dashing out to battle the forces of evil.

[@ЕленаТюрьганова]

Я из другой страны и многие песни не слышала даже.Сегодня мне случайно попались две песни в оригинальном исполнении,а я их уже слышала в Вашем,Томми! Простите,но Вы ЛУЧШИЙ! ЛУЧШИЙ!❤🎉❤

[@petervenkman69]

It is a shame that Jim Steinman didn't get a chance to hear your version in his lifetime, I think he would have loved it.

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

and total eclipse! i could see him as the future count von krolock

[@bryanhauser2444]

This song was such a banger in Shrek 2, what a great movie to grow up on. This cover is killer!

[@Theodax1]

Tommy comes back swinging with another recovering of a song he recorded a WHILE ago for Swedish Hitz goes METAL way back when. This is also far and away a MUCH stronger version than his earlier cover. It's still to this day one of the greatest 'pop' songs that has translated into a metal anthem better than most other songs have been. Even the original first featured in FOOTLOOSE (feel old yet?!?!?!!?) had that edgy 'metal' vibe to it even though it was released as a more rock/dance track back in the early 80's. Still one of Tommy's BEST cover songs he's ever done.

[@kdove5056]

I don't consider these Friday songs covers anymore, I consider them yours. Totally great, thank you!

[@hannehammer4603]

Hi Tommy, thanks for being our music hero! Your version has so much power! 🔥🤘

[@ximenalindsey5075]

Such strong, powerful vocals! I also loved the way the song showcased the keyboards. That underlying piano work for about 10 seconds (starting at 1:25) was pure gold. Gorgeous!

[@Gill_C]

Being the only person on the planet who hasnt seen Shrek, I had no idea this song was in it. But Im old AF and remember it being released by Bonnie Tyler and thats the only version I've ever known but this is soooooo much better, love it! LOVE your T-shirt btw!

[@marinamucic908]

No, you're not. Haven't seen it either 😃 but I completely forgot it was in Footloose, and since it's one of my favourite movies, I have no excuse for that 😂 Completely agree about this being better version

[@karolykovacs6719]

I've listened to it at least five times. I can not get enough of it. Very virtuoso. Very creative. The synthesizer- and guitar solos are incredible. Tommy, this is one of your best covers. Amazing...

[@marinamucic908]

Yesss! Super happy you're doing this one, your old cover was glorious!

[@SinisterStrudel]

Honestly, your original cover during the Reinxeed Era is still saved to my Playlists. Such a great cover of an already great song! Keep crushing it Tommy.

[@emmisjohansson9853]

I know this is going to be epic, because all that he does is epic. 🤘💜😊

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

hello brother....lol

[@mariecarmenW3578]

Hello Tommy. Thanks for this gift !!! Another beautiful friday thanks to you. Wonderful recovering and what say about your sublime voice !!!! Thanks Thanks and Hello from France ❤❤😊

[@lynnallen935]

Been wishing for you to cover this for ages. A fantastic song which you will no doubt make even better. Great clue too and from a superb favourite film of mine. This song was made for you Tommy and let's face it you are a guitar hero so very appropriate. What a terrific choice. Roll on 11 a.m.!!

[@_SamDoesStuff_]

He covered it like, ,11-9 years ago and I've been wanting him to do it again since I saw it!

[@Gouldstrick]

I got goosebumps on my goosebumps, this had no business slapping this hard, but it does.

[@Tsvety-Tsvety]

Tommy, what strength and masculinity comes from the song... Unique... Tommy, you enchant everyone with that voice 😀🤘💔

[@LordGita]

Good lords, man. I came here expecting a fun version, but I was not prepared for you to go that hard! Thank you, you've got a new subscriber.

[@gerptimusgonzalez6755]

Tommy is the chuck norris and john wick of the music

[@susannefrossling3923]

Som någon skrev förra veckan. Man tänker pinsamt nog inte att ni faktiskt är flera bakom som med kunnighet och passion gör att så många får en guldkant på fredagen. Stor eloge till er. Ni har gjort det igen! Tack! Ha en helt underbar helg! 🤗🍻🤘

[@marishkamiteva]

I desperately need to see you and Pellek sing together again! Both of you have an amazing voices and sound great!

[@ReinXeed]

If you wanna see us sing together there are some old videos already 👍

[@KrystalHarwood-p5o]

@@ReinXeed i wish you and I could sing togerher

[@alexisdiamond1105]

Tommy, you quite literally are a music god in my eyes, an absolute legend, and anyone who doesn't know of your brilliance, NEEDS to! I've listened to all of the songs on this list on repeat pretty much every single day since finding you, and no matter how much I've heard it all, I'm blown away and so utterly impressed with all of it. You have such a grand gift for music and for all that you do for us and it's such a pleasure to be a part of it every day. Love, light, and happiness to you Tommy. May you always be the bright shining star myself and all of your fans see you to be.

[@heenie85]

Tommy you are our hero. Respect how you sweeten us every Friday next to your tour. You are simply the best!🤘🎸

[@yvonnejourneay9934]

Ohhhh Tommy don't tell my husband but I have fallen in love with your voice..i just close my eyes and I just cry and melt. You are sooo talented in many ways and I'm thankful you are sharing it with the world. 💗 You are truly a blessing.

[@tammy5938]

Quite a performance, lot of people need alot of help, everything in this is great, your voice, the guitar so cool, keyboards, the song choice is fantastic, gotta watch it again.

[@andreasnordin9023]

Fantastic song. Awesome version by kingen.

[@sammie6775]

I love how Tommy injects christmas into every fantastic cover he does! For someone that love christmas and any of Christmas Carol adaptions, this makes my day! 🖤🤘

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

the green wasnt christmas. its a shrek reference

[@sammie6775]

I wasn't referring to the fact of the green, making it Christmasy. I was referring to the overall sound that Tommy bring to covers is always sounds like Christmas

[@PuppetGirl40442]

Tommy I'm the girl who caught the drum-stick and the guitar-pick. thank you so much your the best! your performance was outstanding! The tours to end all tours Chicago. Also I was the one in front!🤙🤘❤

[@justlittleoldme]

Tommy that was brilliant! Love hearing your renditions, they never fail. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@мирмиру-к2п]

Tommy, the most important thing is that there is no war and take care of your health as much as possible, and the rest will work out!!!!! You are the best of the best and we your listeners know this!!! Keep up the good work, God help you!!!

[@NotAPrincess88]

Thank you sooooooo much for uploading this song!!!! 😍😍😍😍 You are my hero for today 😁😁 You just make every song better and better!! The epicness on this one is strong 🤘🤘 Thanks for making our fridays something to look forward to!!

[@NotAPrincess88]

@@helenhellfiredixon hahaha do I have 3 wishes than? 😅 No, no more requests now 😄

[@shadowdancer2131]

Tommy is one of our rock n roll heroes.

[@registratiof3252]

It doesn't matter whatever song is. Tommy makes it incredible!

[@allybandy3047]

Man, you killed this!! New version of my favorite song to play on repeat.

[@VictorManuel-ch4uz]

Another great version, how lucky we are all people who discovered you and your music in this world full of hatred and interests… you seem to me as a person who REALLY enjoy playing music just for fun, thank you for your talent!

[@fr1g1db1tch]

Thats the tightest playing I have heard in many years. To hold a gallop that well for those amounts of measures whilst changing key.. just incredible!!

[@ferdinandomoretti1869]

What a voice!!!

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Outstanding! I love what the late Jim Steinman gave to us musically over the years. See you in Pittsburgh! Look for the fat old guy in the balcony.😉

[@WerwolfinLove]

Tommy, you are amazing, great voice, great charisma, so talented♥️🤘

[@NotAPrincess88]

This song has a really special place in my heart!! Sometimes I listen to it with a smile and sometimes I nreak down and cry. Music is such a powerfull thing!! I'm still sooooo greatfull you did record this song again ❤ It will always remind me that life is short and you need to live each day like it could be the last. Do what you love, tell your loved ones that you love them and be gratefull for what you have!!

[@radekvaverka8921]

Now we need Allstar from the first one. Amazing job by the way, just by the beggining I can tell this is gonna be fire.

[@prdurnion83]

SKOL!! The best version I've heard yet! Masterfully done!

[@oliro]

Jesus Christ your voice is so made for Metal! Talented and gifted, and you're making an insanely great use of your assets! I'm subscribing the living hell out of your channel.

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

naww more for theatre

[@donna-louisecave154]

My Friday routine now includes watching Tommy and leaves me in a good mood ready for the weekend. Tommy never let's us down with his choice of song and even manages to record videos whilst Sabaton are on tour. I will be back next Friday Love and purrs

[@emikon7283]

Thank you for amazing music, Tommy!!! Have a great weekend and have fun with Sabaton🤘🎶🎸💖

[@Roguekoala]

It never ceases to amaze me how many pop songs lend themselves to a heavier arrangement. Another job well done Tommy! Really love this one.

[@colefritz5320]

Tommy, I just saw you guys in Pittsburgh last night and it was the first concert I've ever been to. I want to formally thank you guys for popping my concert cherry LOL the energy was fucking astounding especially for a Monday night as joakim kept saying. But, you're a metal band and you came to steel City, it's to be expected. Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome experience

[@Thetree5000]

My man, you have no idea how badly I needed this this week

[@Isabelle.Emerit]

Quite simply... a WONDER 🌟 ❤️!! I love Bonnie Thyler's version. But yours is just as awesome. Your powerful metal version is wildly fantastic. Thank you Tommy for this excellent moment. Makes my day 🤘❤️🎸😃. Have a good Sabaton weekend... See you next Friday. By the way, the Doc's T-shirt is so cool 😉... ❤️🤘🇲🇫

[@marisolesteban7937]

one of my favorite songs played by my favorite singer, what else could I ask for? THANKS, TOMMY

[@JaneEvil]

I would LOVE to see you do a cover with Leo From Frog Leap studio! You two are two of the most amazing people at doing phenomenal covers of songs from all different genres and artists

[@yankeeee80]

You've packed this cover so full to the brim with fantastic licks and riffs that it's bursting at the seems. I absolutely love it! They should have used your version in the Super Mario movie at the obstacle course scene :)

[@ollelundberg577]

You performing a Jim Steinman song is a recipe for a perfect result! Great performance, as ever!

[@PurpleMetal-je1zv]

What an orgasmic listening experience ! I still get shivers down my spine !

[@zuzkakorenova9355]

OH MY GOD a cover we didn´t know we needed.

[@aylinefischer8628]

This Song is so powerful. Thank you Tommy. Hope that you really know that you make many people happy. Like me.

[@anna_eagleheart]

Stumbled upon this. Never in my life have i found somebody as powerful as Tommy Johansson 😍

[@WarriorSoul44]

Damn son! This was kickass! Awesome work, Fantastic vocals! This is NOT an easy song to cover!

[@helenesvanborg6234]

Yeah I thought it was going to be that song. Exciting to hear your version of it Tommy 😀

[@mirta8309]

Awesome metal upgrade of Bonnie Tlyer's top hit. 🙂🎸🎸🎸

[@cristianaionescu3121]

OMG, what a voice and what a great instrumentalist! I love you, Tommy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RickardLejonhjarta]

best running-to-save-the-princess song ever written change my mind

[@ReinXeed]

I agree! 💪🎠🏰👸🏼

[@leenalaine325]

YES, YES!!! 😁🤘 I saw those tips you gave about this Friday cover, and I was right, and I secretly hoping you do this cover and it is exactly what I was expecting and more! ❤️ 😍 Thank you so much Tommy, you lightning our way to the weekend in such a perfect way! 🤗🖤🤘Always looking for the next friday and new coversong! This was just so perfect, you are sooooo unbelievable talented! 💎😊💙🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸 Have a nice weekend, and greetings from Finland! 💙 🇫🇮 🤘🤗

[@alannaturner6758]

Tommy Brilliance ⚜️ you have done it again, your a magic Man, thanks so much for looking after your KZbin family of fans & hope the tour is going great, Metal on🤙❤️💥☮️🎸🎶🎶

[@clumsyhuman6765]

This is AMAZING! You never fail to surprise me Tommy. Well done, man.

[@vsichnirucenahoru]

Bonnie Tyler and Tommy Johansson, what a dream

[@vlinder6329]

One thing is for sure Tommy, you don't have to prove yourself anymore. Your talent is excellent👌 This was another great performance, You are rocking with your Music 🎸★🧑🏻‍🎤

[@darmendarsingh8538]

Wow I’m so inspired this morning.

[@ОльгаВоспельникова]

Очень талантливый музыкант. Потрясающие вокал и исполнение!

[@timmysv1992]

Jävlar vilken version av denna låten! ❤ Almost blasted of the chair 🤘😁🤘

[@67Usswede]

Every Friday just gets better and better thanks to Tommy. Maybe a Meat Loaf song soon.

[@razzledazzleist]

I agree!

[@armandthevagabond8641]

Second this. We need Bat out of hell.

[@metalstorck1625]

Id do anything for love would wound amazing as an powermetal song. Am I right?

[@VanillaSuprise92]

Bat out of hell!

[@MyYTwatcher]

I cant see Out of the frying pan or Rock´n´Roll dreams being totally awesome.

[@violetkitty8399]

Feral, epic & beautifully unhinged & orchestrated at the same time Bloody loved it x

[@Tassilago]

Thank you thank you thank you! 🤘🙏

[@Rubbish_]

Noticing a shrek cover by the guitarist of one of my favorite bands in my recommended is one of the most surreal moments I’ve ever experienced.