Ryan Adams - Blank Space (The Daily Show)

Ryan Adams - Blank Space, live at The Daily Show, October 1st 2015.
No copyright infringement intended.

[@simrandas9027]

This version of ryan adams is so good... And it also shows Taylor's song writing skills

[@timvanboening9432]

Agreed. Ryan’s versions was what made me a fan of Taylor’s and made me look at her as a songwriter.

[@wlgj1341]

She didn’t write it, I did and DRA arranged it.. she merely bought it from Adams

[@GEM-eq9zj]

@@wlgj1341 lol you're funny, this song is written by taylor and max martin, shellback

[@ragebait988]

Taylor and the 10 other song writers

[@MrRondonmon]

@@timvanboening9432 What most people miss about words in a song, people like Elton John or Ryan and a few others are soooooo goood at arranging the music the words almost become overpowered, now if they are really, really good, then thats a bonus. For instance, in Daniel (my brother) Elton tore out the last stage of verses from Bernie's song and said we have the hook, its too long. Well, the song is kind of a mystery, it seems its about a loved brother who has died. I think the last stanza probably told us that. Eltons music usually ma de the song, Ryan can write and arrange. Thats why Elton loved him when he bought his album back in 2001 per chance. Lyrics are not as important as arrangement, just listen to some of this poppy shyt that sells now, lol. Its the BEAT they love.

[@Curseofsuperbowl49]

Hell of a job on this re working of the album... every track a masterpiece

[@wlgj1341]

It isnt a reworking , he handed this and as far as I know, every cut on 1989 already prearranged melodically to Swift and EVERY LYRIC ON THE ALBUM IS MINE

[@carsonhovercar7685]

@@wlgj1341 huh?

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

@@carsonhovercar7685not confusing, the billionaire didn’t write a word of it, all scratch sheets in my handwriting in my possession.

[@CUSTARDMIKE]

Both versions are magnificent

[@sadem1045]

Eva Cassidy, the queen of cover music, once called herself an "interpreter." This is Ryan Adams' interpretation of "Blank Space" and it's beautiful.

[@brreed71]

Absolutely

[@mallybills]

I literally had NO IDEA this was a cover until reading these comments. And having been born and raised on the Ryan Adams version (haha), I could never to the Taylor Swift version. Ryan Adams is so talented and I'm completely obsessed with his voice and the way he strings the lyrics together. It's just so beautiful.

[@qinghai1]

I heard this version and soundhounded it and it came back as Ryan Adan’s. I was trying to play it one night and got called out for being a swiftie. Had never even heard a swift song before. I laughed about it but still play this version, poorly, with no shame. 🤣😂

[@TheAntiHypocrisy]

Wow. The mark of a truly good cover is a complete transformation of the original, which this achieves. Nice folksy rendition!

[@kyledieterich5020]

He's pretty much the king of doing that. Wasted Years is another good one. Wonderwall. The list goes on. Sometimes I feel like he's covering some of his old stuff to put it in a slightly different light nowadays, if that even makes sense.

[@TheAntiHypocrisy]

+Kyle Dieterich I discovered him through his brilliant covers of Taylor Swift songs. Will listen to Wasted Years!

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Crackpot Scientist the great soul singer Bettye Lavette has been doing "covers" like this for decades now, calling them "interpretations" instead. In the late 90s, she released I've Got My Own Hell To Raise, where she covered exclusively female artists---ranging from Dolly Parton to Fiona Apple---albeit in her bluesy, soul style. She eventually released the British Songbook, doing the same for anyone from Led Zeppelin to Pink Floyd to Elton John to not only the Beatles, but a song from each of their solo careers, too!

[@glennjoyce7682]

it makes me believe that Taylor Swift only exclusively writes Sad Bastard Music

[@frommetoyou1981]

If you didnt know he covers the whole 1989........i love ryan adams, so i thought, i better check out this album (by taylor) loved it, then bought the ryan adams one, im a big taylor swift fan now......ha ha.

[@tatev9]

How was that possible to cover that album like this...he turned all the songs into a masterpiece. Heartbreaking beautiful ❤️

[@mcburnski]

Because they were already masterpieces, maybe?

[@isabelguzmanmiranda5025]

It must have been that the songs were good to begin with.

[@Fuser0118]

Gives me chills what a fantastic cover

[@idabusti5631]

This version of a great song just leaves you breathless. The Fabulous One!

[@politicalscientist8880]

it feels wrong to say this was one of his best albums in years

[@davebarber3827]

Quality dude he has got it big time. He can do cover version that become his own.

[@act4666]

Wildest Dreams is that way!!!

[@christopherjolicoeur9001]

What a beast

[@Noname-zw6du]

Because he is amazing!!!!!

[@AndrewGMusician]

Ryan Adams doesn't get enough credit.

[@reaganmiller453]

He never has gotten enough credit. Multi-faceted talented person.

[@SpikeSmeagol]

amen to that. one of the most underrated musicians of our generation.

[@shadygroves8252]

agreed, he gets so much shit and he's so talented

[@jimmyhala3564]

Ryan would not have it any other way. He is under appreciated. What a badass

[@willritter4076]

I didn't like his stuff for a long time but his sheer longevity is bringing me around.

[@kellysrustcheck7483]

This guy can do anything wow!

[@skyebirdaerials8773]

wow. just wow....

[@jotavetres]

This guy makes me believe there is hope in music.Very honest and heartfelt, So sad it has little views. The world definitely has changed.

[@KaylaM13]

Although I do love TS. Music put to her lyrics in this way makes you much more able to appreciate them better. She really is VERY talented.

[@loadedready]

That shirt reminds me of the rock 'n roll album! :-) Ryan still is and probably will always be my favorite artist!

[@Halliday7895]

still with us?

[@loadedready]

@@Halliday7895 most definitely 😊

[@louieo.blevinsmusic2011]

@@loadedready even after the Phoebe Bridges es stuff he’s still your fav? He is a damn good song writer Eve tho I hate him. Always heard he was the biggest asshole like in a stuck up way.

[@sandrinecassini2647]

He is so brilliantly brilliant

[@thezendo6746]

Chills. Somehow this version makes me wanna cry!! 😅

[@kjetilros]

This is just amazing. Can't understand why people doesn't like this one.

[@МихаилАлексеев-ч1м]

People like it, but not many people know abot it.

[@navidb]

incredible tune, great performance, awesome melody.

[@debbiesherstobitoff3546]

Incredible version!

[@glennathea]

Beautiful man with a beautiful soul #ryanadams☄️

[@jmdixon7984]

not really. unfortunate i loved him so much and turns out he kinda sucks.

[@TuesdayNightFever]

He's a dick but it doesn't take away from his talent

[@keaneofcomedy]

Such a funny opener. love it.

[@alextownsend5933]

I wonder if he really did sleep with Sandra Bullock.

[@brigitteschmidt9261]

I love this song, awesome lyrics

[@feaarrr]

just beautiful

[@thepuzzledmagician]

Taylor says her version is tongue in cheek. That is, she isn't really claiming to have a long list of ex-lovers who think she's insane. But with Ryan you get the feeling he's being sincere. Maybe that's why his version Is slow and heartfelt.

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

It's an age thing really, I would think. When Taylor wrote it, it's tongue in cheek that she could have the long list at such an age. But for Ryan, it is possible so he interprets the song more earnestly. Love both versions. I often listen to his and her versions of the whole 1989 album interspersed. Stellar songs and stellar rearrangements/covers.

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

No, she’s making an excuse for not having written it..I wrote it, she got it arranged from Adam’s who got the lyrics from my portfolio

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

And it’s “ Starbucks lovers”…

[@willpetterson2687]

he's the best, I love this dude so much,

[@nathanielpurves2903]

BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!

[@axegas76]

Ridiculously good

[@nahumcb5274]

Excelente cover, Ryan Adams es uno de mis cantantes favoritos

[@ItsAUkuleleThing]

This is magic .

[@capturelightmedia]

Ryan Adams and Nate Walcott. Amazing.

[@jordaneder655]

Soo freakin Awesome!!

[@Tawlo]

I love that he redid this album. The lyrics sound so much better when he sings them..

[@alextownsend4930]

Especially on Blank Space & Wildest Dreams

[@Lex-jj7hb]

Tawlo I don't think they sound better, just different.

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

Alexis Ford I agree. It's good, but not better

[@StickyBandit22]

According to feminists on Twitter now its considered musical mansplaining.

[@kimrodm8189]

OMG!! is beautiful😍

[@skyebirdaerials8773]

beautiful

[@okrajoe]

Love this cover.

[@Jovishovis]

thank you for the upload

[@wildrobson]

Cool

[@14wAYNE]

This is great.

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

My nerdy hero

[@KokomoGreenberg]

I love that character in the Net

[@johncahill1985]

God dammit I wish I was around in the 70s to buy that Buck Owens guitar for $100. Now they want thousands.

[@32JimT]

That's a Sears "Buck Owens" that he is playing The other Fellow is playing a Harmony "Jet Set" Jumbo!!

[@graham1745]

Cheers Jim👍. I’ve seen him play this on a few vids, but could never make out the name.👍🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@woolfy02]

Great looking guitars! Could only imagine how much they run for

[@darwinparlindungan2544]

really nice ...

[@brandonhannick8520]

Ryan sounds the same live or studio that's hard to find

[@robertrosejr1]

Brandon Hannick his voice is hauntingly amazing. Even when he sings without a mic. He sounds like he is singing with echo

[@lenalennon8746]

💕 Sonny Blue We Loves You 💕🎸🙏🔥🔥💋💋

[@genocidelemalvado5245]

he got the same guitar like Pat Smear in nirvana mtv unplugged

[@007DapperDan]

New money, suit and tie I can read you like a magazine Ain't it funny, rumors fly? And I know you heard about me So hey, let's be friends Dying to see how this one ends Grab your passport and my hand So it's gonna be forever Or it's gonna go down in flames You can tell me when it's over If the high was worth the pain Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane 'Cause you know I love the players And you love the game So goddamn reckless We'll take this way too far It'll leave you breathless Or with a nasty scar Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane But I've got a blank space, baby And I'll write your name Cherry lips, crystal skies I could show you incredible things Stolen kisses, pretty lies I'm your king and you're my queen Find out what you want Be that girl for a month Wait, the worst is yet to come Screaming, crying, perfect storms I can make all the tables turn Rose gardens filled with thorns Keep you second-guessing like "Oh my God, who is she?" I get drunk on jealousy But you'll come back each time you leave So it's gonna be forever Or it's gonna go down in flames You can tell me when it's over If the high was worth the pain Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane 'Cause you know I love the players And you love the game So goddamn reckless We'll take this way too far It'll leave you breathless Or with a nasty scar Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane But I've got a blank space, baby And I'll write your name I'll write your name I'll write your name I'll write your name

[@lunolunerooficial]

nice like it

[@masserphi2534]

Play Dear Chicago cuz i havent cried in a while

[@RobertBarnes66]

I'd love to see Taylor Swift step out on stage and sing this version. Then Ryan Adams come out and start to do her version. Then Taylor Swift's rest of the concert is doing Ryan Adam's catalogue of best songs backed by his band. Then ponies!

[@MattHelm77]

She did a solo acoustic versio herself at last once: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmK9pWdti5ijhtk

[@patschmitt1913]

i LIKE THIS VERSION MORE THAN TAYLOR'S, ALTHOUGH HER VIDEO IS AWESOME

[@mm2u-uo5bx]

They had his cover of Style on here…but somebody pulled it.

[@wendyvuangtu3511]

THis sounds better 😄😁

[@SolitaryMan41]

Id give my life to have his for one day. Just to have those thoughts and talent .

[@elguerochoyero2220]

Looks like the guitar played in the nirvana mtv unplugged.

[@lucashenriquegarcia3037]

+Ryan Archibald I think its a Buck Owens Harmony Model...

[@Asys1985]

+Ryan Archibald Haha exactly my thought too. Omg, those memories

[@TheIcanntspel]

Pat Smear did play an identical guitar in that show.

[@CodyTyler94]

Lucas Henrique Garcia correct

[@keeprocknrollalive03]

Plateau

[@d.a.thorndike8772]

It's amazing. A friggin' miracle! He actually made Taylor Swift music listenable!

[@chazmichael7967]

Rick Moranis hasn't aged a day although he looks a little more hipster these days.

[@sethdeadwood8106]

+Chaz Michael Thank you. Ryan Adams should always be known as Hipster Rick Moranis from now on.

[@TheDrewSmyther]

This comment doesn't get enough credit.

[@dan3535351]

I was gonna say Velma from Scooby Doo, but hipster Rick Moranis is perfect

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

Glasses and a sweater = hipster, apparently..?

[@jasonslayton2970]

Best comment on KZbin

[@nigelnoise3838]

When Ryan Adams trolled the world.

[@x28fhd7]

What model glasses is he using?

[@jamesenewold8864]

This song is actually demonic

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

Ryan adams and zakk wyld should do a song

[@aivira3161]

1000 times better than original !

[@wesww9276]

Awsoeme

[@Jason_Abadi]

Meeeehhhhhhh..... Bring back Whiskeytown

[@mysecretworld6603]

+Jason Scott who wants to live in the past..its over, great records but we all move on

[@Jason_Abadi]

I like the past. Better music. Adams is really reaching here.

[@reaganmiller453]

+Jason Scott Don't agree, love his own music but I love this version he did of TS too.

[@Jason_Abadi]

I can't with this

[@reaganmiller453]

It's ok. You don't have to like everything. None of us do. :-)

[@the_camera_eye_8898]

buck owens guitar. nuff said.

[@bonnibelmara]

Ryan's versions are better than T Swift on about half of this record. Also too....he looks like Rivers Cuomo in this.

[@wlgj1341]

No..I got no inspiration from the movie or actress with this penning: I wrote the lyrics for every cut on 1989

[@freedawatermelon]

I love his version, but gosh i wish he'd adjusted the lyrics just a bit so that he's not referring to himself as she... Just a couple of slight changes... Having said that, Ryan Adams, in the end, really can do no wrong.

[@pricedownproductions9851]

He did change the lyrics to match his gender

[@Scottwilkie18]

Buck Owens called He wants his gutair back

[@jasonmillsom2981]

Great cover, but I won't forgive him for what he did phoebe bridgers

[@Halliday7895]

Why are Weezer-Junior & Weezer-Junior Jr. playing Tay Tay covers? play summer of 89 brahh ....let it ride because your just a nobody girl.OK??

[@marone0324]

lol what? English please. Also he's one of the most respected folk rock artists of the last two decades

[@theglorymill]

Not sung as high as on the recorded version

[@Dustin-eh5go]

ahh...when Ryan Adams jumped the shark.

[@wastelandnumberseven]

Prefer the original thanks

[@johncahill1985]

It sucks he dis a really good job on this cover but he had to say that stupid ass joke at the beginning

[@michellepeterson7700]

So sad he is such a creep.

[@qinghai1]

So sad he was manipulated by women thinking they’d use him to further their own interests.

[@farahkhan9794]

Ew

[@SolitaryMan41]

Id give my life to have his for one day. Just to have those thoughts and talent .