Jimmy Eat World React To Prince's Cover Of 'The Middle'

[@rocksound]

Check out our full interview with Jim and Zach here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6DdlJiva5lsi7s

[@TheButlerNZ]

I SOOO hope 'Jimmy Eat World' do a 'The Middle: Reinterpretation - Prince Style' ... Stabs n all. ! I love a huge (eclectic) range of music but (my opinion) the only song to really pull off a near crying vocal is Prince's "When Doves Cry". (coming from a Led Zep, Van Halen, Robyn etc fan that can't stand Crybaby 90's boy bands) I do miss Prince. Fkn Warner Bros!

[@leokimvideo]

If Prince is playing your song, thats the best music award you could ever be rewarded

[@Maniac_Matt]

No doubt..

[@FrEeKCuT]

I was going to like your comment but didn’t wanna ruin the 69 😂

[@joeywho534]

I’ve listened to Prince my whole life, I’ve seen him live, I love prince. The prince worship HAS to stop. It has reached atomic cringe levels.

[@arccityangels]

yep

[@travisammons7683]

@@joeywho534 stfu, let us mourn

[@bongo_baggins]

Their new Prince version of the song should be called "The Song Formerly Known as The Middle".

[@PM-vv3uc]

Nice to see Jim Carrey reacting to Prince's cover of Jimmy Eat World's song 'The Middle'.

[@andyhval828]

💀🤣

[@shilohstore6086]

💅 it

[@turbodsm712]

I was thinking Steve Carrell

[@idiotidiot5821]

He looks like Louie Barletta a bit too. A mix between the two for sure

[@finalsecretofchrono1339]

Oh dude, imagine having the opportunity to do present this cover to Jimmy Eat World but then present it via iphone speakers.

[@TheShhSecret]

Jim Adkins is out here ageing like fine wine

[@sammangalick5326]

Just saw him a few weeks ago, absolutely killed it at Outlandia!

[@BlueAmerican26]

You can see in Jimmys eyes, and he’s like prince is actually doing a version cover of our song. Wow. Lol

[@PrinXessDime]

Literally the greatest honor any musician could have received is Prince recognizing you in any way.

[@nolanreyes9712]

The best complement a band can ever get is Weird Al Yankovic doing a parody of your song. But Prince comes a close second.

[@devil_pls]

Okay thats cool af. Had no Idea Prince was into that Song. Nice

[@yeah-isaidit9081]

Literally one of my all-time favorite songs it always puts me in a good mood!!❤️❤️🔥

[@KuLaydMahn]

Omg did you just say that?

[@elguapo42]

Let's be honest. It was pretty underwhelming. An honor, I'm sure. But underwhelming.

[@adamk.mademewatchthis8622]

The interviewer didn’t have a Bluetooth speaker ready? “Hey guys, really amazing moment when Prince plays your song, here’s a shitty IPhone speaker to listen out of”…

[@JMPK23]

Prince was such a cool dude. As much as it would piss him off, I hope more things get released like this from his archive

[@jonathandorozowsky4005]

Why make the poor men listen to a bad recording THROUGH A GODDAMN PHONE SPEAKER?!?

[@walterw2]

nobody is going to mention that jim referenced white lion of all things?

[@s3any1977]

I like The Middle by Jimmy. That Prince version, on the phone, sounded sick. He looked confused but as he said 'I didn't think we'd be on Prince's radar'

[@yasuke9317]

My brain just exploded. I love this song and I love Prince so much.

[@rrdream2400]

This is awesome but would have been so much better if you put the microphone up to the phone, or better yet post the actual recording. It sounds like there is different music loud in the background and you can barely hear the Prince recording.

[@sirarthurfiggis]

Reminds me of how the Foo Fighters played Darling Nikki on tour and Prince didn't like it, so to "get back" at them, Prince played Best of You at the Super Bowl. Of course, the Foo Fighters were beyond psyched. The tit-for-tat didn't quite work.

[@therealsoulproduct]

Nice surprise to hear my late musical hero do this cover. But then again I can see how he dug that track since it was kinda reminiscent of Prince's early Power Pop/New Wave-style material a la "When You Were Mine", "Teacher Teacher" and the song he wrote for The Time called "After Hi School".

[@mrlt1151]

When you were mine is a favorite.

[@thenewyearsgrinch]

Yeah prince cut his teeth in new wave, It's not a leap for him to do pop punk.

[@frankydank]

They don’t seem like Prince fans. Fans would have been listening more carefully for that solo to come. They seemed mildly flattered but ready to move on and the interviewer who is an actual fan starts to scramble and skip to the solo wanting to impress them but he accidentally skips too far and passes it. So funny. Prince nerds relate to that interviewer. Lol

[@bmorebob6624]

Dude didn’t seem very impressed lol

[@ivolopez-felix5270]

Prince is phenomenal, and Jimmy eat world is great. I know I'm going to get flack but I 100% agree with his face... idk if that was very good...

[@bernlin2000]

Yeah....that's pretty crazy lol. Must be strange to have such a throwaway song (albeit their "big hit") sung by a true master. Says a lot about Jimmy Eat World's craft!

[@profoundwanderer1441]

Love how he's more like: "why tf would did he bother doing one of our songs?" It's like a confusing honer. 😂🙌

[@tomywilkerson]

It's even crazier considering Prince is no longer with us.

[@terenceheesch8351]

...having Prince acknowledge your band and perform a cover of one of your songs... ...must be like the musical equivalent of getting a thumbs up 👍 from God...

[@n34z3r]

Absolutely

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

For years my high-water mark was when Johnny Cash covered None Inch Nails and Soundgarden. Prince might just set a new mark.

[@acb9896]

Also, The 9 Inchnails. .

[@wolfhawk1999]

Who copyright struck the video?

[@purge2--u--nite342]

Prince can also appreciate others songs. They should be honored 😉

[@kjeksklaus7944]

You can tell they don't like it, they don't have to like it. Prince is well over rated, few good songs, to me Jimmy is the better music, songs, and band. 'He changed the words but we'll let him' They showed way more decorum than they should have, they are too polite. Who TF is this clown changing the words to our song?

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

How does one unhear that? Uhg... 🤦‍♂️

[@antman674]

What a terrible interviewer. This is awkward to watch. First of all, its not a good start for an interviewer to tell their guest right off the bat that someone else is their favorite artist. Then this dude shoving his phone in Jim's face like "listen to my wet dream fantasy! Listen to it!" I get the vibe that Jim is thinking "no really, its okay I dont need to hear this whole thing right now." But Jim's such a good sport, he goes along with it anyway. Probably the nicest coolest guys in rock and roll.

[@Paxton550730]

That sounded like crap, everyone is just meat riding cause it's Prince

[@taurusgump]

So, it's that kind of day, is it. I find out that Prince does JEW "The Middle" and Jim is going to throw White Lion's "Wait" in there? Alrighty then!

[@p0llenp0ny]

Yeah.. This guy's a tool.

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

amazing. unbelievable!! WOW!

[@acb9896]

Always wondered who "Jimmy" of JEW was. Jim Carrey.

[@catshez]

Weirdly, if I didn't know this was Jimmy Eat World, if I had heard Prince doing first it I would have thought it was his 🤷🏽‍♀️ it fit his style!

[@Chris2inferno]

My favorite part was when he winced when Prince started singing. Prince was insanely talented and unique, but I don't think it was a great cover. Regardless, I'd be psyched to find out that prince covered one of my songs, even if he butchered it.

[@amberlynn5816]

You're the first I've seen to say it... I'll add... it was butchered 😅

[@the406seadonkey6]

Gotta love the White Lion 'Wait' reference. At least these guys know who came before them. Great band.

[@SenorPain81]

You sure they were really impressed? It’s flattering and all but, let’s keep it real with what we’re seeing here.

[@gregjustlovesyoutubeguidelines]

The interviewer was putting a lot of words in their mouth.

[@johnmullarks3555]

Jim adkins is such a handsome dude

[@yojimboeastwood5602]

Prince was a treasure to humanity

[@chazzmccloud36]

Trying to listen to the song playing through dudes phone, through my phone, is nearly impossible

[@mikesannitti6042]

Funnily enough, The Middle might be Jimmy Eat World's worst song.

[@gregjustlovesyoutubeguidelines]

Yeah. I'd still rather listen to the middle than anything by prince.

[@Mmxxaamm]

I swear Jim never ages, what is his secret!

[@davidalexander3320]

It's Prince. He can sing whatever lyrics he wants to.

[@JimmyJones666]

I'm too busy looking at how white the interviewer is. Like that's crazy white.

[@ijustneedmyself]

😂 Bright white!

[@Radio-Spirit-Music]

If Prince originally wrote and released this song back in the day it would have failed then later became a hit when Jimmy Eat World did a cover of it.

[@jas_bataille]

In a parallel universe that's probably what happened lmao

[@Radio-Spirit-Music]

@@jas_bataille In a parallel universe you are a fan of my band.

[@Radio-Spirit-Music]

@bladrey Prince's cover blows and you know it.

[@obi-wanjabronii]

Can I also just say, what an awesome set at 2000 Trees. Lost my voice hard

[@CodyEwok]

It def has to be rad an icon covers your song, but you could tell they were holding back saying they hated it.

[@treyhudson73]

Surprised they didn't tear up. I almost did! Somehow I ended up with a radio demo disc of these guys in 2002ish in Atlanta. Also got to see Prince at his last live show. 🤘

[@MichaelKolesarKoleslaw]

I'm 42 and I still consider them my favorite band of all time.

[@ChaseUtleyIsGod]

Prince cool. Jimmy Eat World cool. This host... overly verbose. Obnoxious. Subtly trying to make things about him. Yuck.

[@toddangus9338]

Bucket list ticked for those boys Wow 👍🏾

[@Trevor5tone]

My favorite part of this was the White Lion reference.

[@Dmitry_So]

Are they listening to this for the first time and you haven't even found a Bluetooth speaker? Guys...

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

Jim looks like 4-5 different famous people rolled in to one.

[@theghosttourmusic7156]

This ha

[@craigscottyeah]

Sorry but it’s a bad cover 🤦‍♂️😂😂 I know they’re all being polite because it’s “Prince” but it’s actually pish sounding. Much prefer the original.

[@LightFromADeadStar]

He looks like Rivers Cuomo

[@chrisandrew6633]

I just listened to this on tiktok, it's kind of a mess. Lol They probly rehearsed it like twice. But I was coming to say- The Middle has a similar, wholesome vibe as I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man. Similar tempo and straightforward beat. So I get why Prince liked it.

[@XOChristianaNicole]

How freakin’ cool.

[@Challender]

Awesome feeling that must be to hear prince covering your material.

[@GoAsCloseAsYouCan]

Jim looks like he somewhat hated hearing this. Idk if it was because it was coming from a phone’s speakers or Prince not knowing the lyrics so early on.

[@dnardofamily]

this is Prince Fox.. Not Prince Roger Nelson.. just to be clear. Okay?

[@MOHAMED7astanak]

O wow🔥 u can tell he's touched by that!♥️

[@Chris-adams-rc-journey]

Jim Carey is looking younger these days

[@dolinick]

1:11 Prince cover of Jimmy Eat World begins...

[@frankiehands]

When worlds collide. I love Prince and Jimmy Eat World a lot!!

[@mightyminx6653]

i LOVE BOTH BANDS. But i think im seeing something way different then other people .. To me They were way stoked to see what twist he put in the song.. Then when it gets going , to me , it looks like they were like expecting something more... I dont know like i said . Im just calling it like i see it..

[@the406seadonkey6]

I agree. Too many dolts online get geeked up over nothing. I don't think they were too blown away whatsoever, if not maybe a bit underwhelmed. Thanks for one of the only reality-based posts on this video.

[@lostwarrior6552]

Yeah they didnt seem too impressed. I started looking at comments and wondered if i was missing something.

[@TheAray6]

I don’t think they weren’t overwhelmed or underwhelmed I think they are confused that he even covered the song in the first place. Like why our song? When prince did foo fighters the best of you. You can tell the foo fighters were completely excited and shocked and happy. I agree definitely not overwhelming excitement.

[@audibletapehiss3764]

It's waaay better than his cover of Creep, I'll say that. He actually learned this one!

[@Danielson1818]

He learned the music, not so much the lyrics.

[@starrwilson6818]

What an honor.💜

[@conorohconnor]

How could you not cry hearing prince cover your song.

[@tokalaganja]

I was going to say the same thing! I'd be tearing up so bad

[@gregjustlovesyoutubeguidelines]

I find Prince unlistenable, so I too would be crying if he ruined my song.

[@gregjustlovesyoutubeguidelines]

Glad you.learned something. People are entitled to their opinions. You think prince is good. I find no value in his music. If you read other comments some people agree with you and some agree with me. But we can come together and both cry over prince's version (with horrible audio) of one of Jimmy Eat World's worst songs.

[@conorohconnor]

@@gregjustlovesyoutubeguidelines it must be tough being so miserable. Prince is certainly not my favorite, or even in my top 50 artists, but art by its nature is impressive. Prince was a genius. Judging my your comment and attitude, I’m sure you have made a couple of the best records of all time. Please leave a few links to all of your music. Thanks.

[@gregjustlovesyoutubeguidelines]

@@conorohconnor I don't have to make music to have an opinion on it. I don't care that you think prince is a genius. That's your opinion and you are entitled to it. I'm not telling you that you shouldn't think he is. But don't act like my opinion isn't valid either when I'm not the only one in the comments that doesn't care for prince. I could ask the same thing... "What records have you made to think he is a genius?" But that's dumb.

[@dnardofamily]

Wrong picture of your Prince. It should be Prince Fox

[@TdT2211]

The guy in the middle looked like he was going to cry. Yes, I understand. 👍💜

[@hagengilbert8102]

I’d be a little more stoked if prince covered my song.

[@skinnee]

imagine being shown prince doing one of your songs hahaha im fucking crying

[@burger1113]

Prince did what? Lolol omg

[@mistermousterian]

awkward

[@mc-gmailclm2079]

Yep doesnt seem that he liked it at all lol

[@mistermousterian]

@@mc-gmailclm2079 Probably hates that song by now.

[@dustinhuiting]

Jim seemed uncomfortable. I'm assuming because he was so flattered

[@HashishUno]

why the fuck would you have the phone audio be the recording you choose to put on a youtube video

[@norcalirob1978]

Noticed By Prince, a story about being relevant.

[@jas_bataille]

That's the face I made when someone told me that I sounded a bit like Prince. Give you an idea of the immensity of his legend...!!! You should have at least give Jimmy a nice pair of headphones to hear properly but that's fine he probably spend the next month watching it at home on repeat lmao

[@Kikan319]

Tom's dad would probably know lol. Jim didn't know what to say about the cover.

[@pedromorais6882]

Prince may be great but this cover is terrible and Jim thinks that too. Its ok!

[@adaytoremember225]

How long has Jim Carrey been in Jimmy Eat World?

[@Tina-ul1ii]

Jimmy eat world must be stoked. Prince was awesome I. My tee years.

[@Shonan2024]

We can do a cover of Prince's version of our song. 😂

[@jesse.estrada]

When the greatest musician of all time likes your song enough to cover it

[@melissablueswomanhensley634]

I hope they sat down and listened to it on the pc with good speakers or headphones later. Phone speakers sound like a tin can and string set up.

[@blackitachi6935]

Prince and Adkins 2 of my favorite voices.

[@TheRutan5]

Love the White Lion reference too!

[@aldoelektrika]

You didnt even bring a speaker to play this through??? Prince is rolling over in his grave knowing you played him through a phone to JimmyEatWorld.

[@xthexadvantagex]

That dudes legs are so white they actually look grey

[@jonwiseman8864]

He looks uncomfortable and a little ticked off

[@crazy8sdrums]

Prince did a phenomenal job with the song! A maestro working with a wonderful song!

[@sliqindustries4782]

sorry can’t beat the original

[@jenjosh]

I feel like he really hates it lol

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

Loved how he referenced White Lion

[@JustinProper]

WOW that White Lion reference... such a deep cut nowadays. I respect the band so much more just for that!

[@Chris-yz7cs]

Jim Adkins ageing in reverse