Sam Fender at SWR3 New Pop Festival: Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen cover)

[@Stevek552]

Come on Bruce.. Give it up for this lad.. The best British talent to appear for twenty years, and.. No one has done such an amazing cover of this great song... Ever...

[@andywood7784]

Sure Sam is very talented, but there have been quite a few others in the last 20 years...

[@jf3490]

The best is debatable but he’s definitely up there, without a doubt

[@joekirton8759]

Saw Sam at TRNSMT and he played just before the Courteeners. His set completely outdid the Courteeners, haven’t seen anything like it in my life. Maybe an off night for the Courteeners but this lad is SO talented

[@simonh1859]

@@zzeezz100 Liam Fray?! Give over hahahahahahahahah

[@thunderfieldcastle]

This is certainly great, but I’m also very fond of Ruth Moody’s (very different) version and as a rule don’t see the point in comparisons or declaring any particular rendition “the best”.

[@roosa3755]

I wish this was on spotify 😩

[@sinjon]

Easily the best cover I’ve heard of this song. Incredible

[@Jake-ry8uu]

I'd go gay for this lad honestly, but for real this is something else, a crowd not singing along, didnt notice any phones recording, just appreciating this absolute talent and emotion. Unreal.

[@rosssingleton5875]

Jake and in a way, Sam is into it as well because he’s only got one earpiece in

[@michelejohnson28]

@@rosssingleton5875 now I’m curious if one ear is him and the other the backing band- is that how it’s done? Maybe he took it out because it was distracting ambient noise. It’s a moment though for sure

[@steveg948]

😂

[@yammy1000]

I'd take a guess that most of the crowd is too young to remember this, let alone know the lyrics to sing along with..

[@ingota]

@yammy1000 - it's different - the crowd is too old to do phone recording - SWR3 is a local TV station watched mostly by older people (saying without judging) :) but they still know how to enjoy good music without distraction

[@tigersfan14]

a cover so perfect that even the Boss is moved beyond words.

[@der_der_ich_bin8950]

I was at a Sam Fender concert in Wiesbaden, Germany. That was the first time that I hardly spotted people putting their phones up. I think this speaks for itsself for his music.

[@adamede9316]

So much Springsteen in his songs and this is a banger of tribute

[@marcuswood2204]

So refreshing to see an intelligent music crowd. A audience that can sense greatness and just soak the moment in and listen to every note. So refreshing to see 👏

[@KyTaundry]

This is off the scale man. One of the best live performances I've ever seen. Crowd were fookin unreal too. Fuckin ace man.

[@JosephHaubert]

Just wow... the crowd at the end. This is why being in the moment is everything

[@millienortonhunter4655]

absolutely 100% my favorite ever cover by anyone ever! ive watched this over 10000 times over the last year and it doesnt get boring... i didnt even appreciate this song at all before i heard this version! so moody and emotive! love it

[@thomaswild2957]

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[@eugeneoreilly1130]

Listen to this everyday waiting on a spark. Something/anything!!.. even when its tough I know that the spark that starts my fire will come eventually and unexpected. Without hope you have notting. And hope is all I have left 🔥 on my recovery/ redemption Thank you sam

[@Chiefdog]

Raw talent!! What a lad man!! Proud to be a Geordie and have this kid as one of our own!!! ❤️

[@barrysteven5964]

Absolutely, we ARE so proud of him.

[@matthewchristian6250]

His voice and songs just take me some where else Quality 🙌🏻

[@jimmymac6509]

You can see Springsteen's influence all over him...proper emotive

[@Morrisopolous]

Can I give a round of applause to the crowd who clapped and listened intently at all the right parts. They made it that little bit more special. Not that it needed it 👏 👏 👏

[@barrysteven5964]

A young guy who. hasn't been around for that long but just look at the age range in the audience. Everyone loves him.

[@michaelaallen4419]

I come back here at least once a week

[@Zein2009]

This guy is so good. I love his music so much!

[@stephenoakley6212]

Bruce Springsteen I'm sure is a very happy man to have this, probably the greatest cover of a song I've ever heard live, by one of the most talented young and original singer/songwriters of today (badly needed with the shite thats om the radio atm)..and from Newcastle too, home of some serious music legends, and Alan Shearer

[@marcusjahnke9287]

What a fantastic song that is, and what a wonderful artist to sing it. It becomes just as complete as with Springsteen, but in Sam’s own way.

[@SiosOrangeCore]

The part before the last chorus was just magical

[@wescrowe2734]

What a cover 👏 what a crowd 👏 👌 savage stuff 😎

[@sp1ralg1rl]

love sam and his fans are so genuine and special

[@tonyspence7229]

Get goosebumps listening to this, what a talent

[@LeedS04110]

Bin schon sooo lange Fan von Bruce, aber dies ist eine der besten Versionen, die ich je gehört habe!!

[@mrunknown4157]

Sam, you are a genius and we love you!

[@sonjadietz5297]

What a voice.....so great ....

[@jamiebrian7720]

Just outrageous how talented this guy is. Good god! Xxxxxxx

[@craigridley2233]

Been following this lad a very long time now. Glad to see him do so well. Gan on kidda!!

[@rafaelleon9485]

Beautiful. Blessings.

[@VR_27]

I keep coming back to this..and the outro there of Borders adds a bit of magic too. Love it!

[@davecrawley4634]

This man is special. Kudos.

[@carolinesmith5297]

That smile of Sam's is a Killer..xx

[@Tony-qi5jv]

Hes so talented cannot wait till he tours hes brilliant

[@etnetn2872]

Love the way he and North Eastern people pronounce their words such as 'book'- each 'o'.

[@shanerowe3069]

Sometimes we have to pass the torch to the next generation. I have a feeling that with this guy we are safe and can look forward to a bright future.

[@chrislewis6306]

quality cover and what a crowd soaking in every moment

[@subikshrestha4284]

I get up in the evenin' And I ain't got nothin' to say I come home in the mornin' I go to bed feelin' the same way I ain't nothin' but tired Man, I'm just tired and bored with myself Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help You can't start a fire You can't start a fire without a spark This gun's for hire Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Messages keeps gettin' clearer Radio's on and I'm movin' 'round my place I check my look in the mirror Wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face Man, I ain't gettin' nowhere I'm just livin' in a dump like this There's somethin' happenin' somewhere Baby, I just know that there is You can't start a fire You can't start a fire without a spark This gun's for hire Even if we're just dancin' in the dark You sit around gettin' older There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me I'll shake this world off my shoulders Come on, baby, this laugh's on me Stay on the streets of this town And they'll be carvin' you up alright They say you gotta stay hungry Hey baby, I'm just about starvin' tonight I'm dyin' for some action I'm sick of sittin' 'round here tryin' to write this book I need a love reaction Come on now, baby, gimme just one look You can't start a fire Sittin' 'round cryin' over a broken heart This gun's for hire Even if we're just dancin' in the dark You can't start a fire Worryin' about your little world fallin' apart This gun's for hire Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Hey baby

[@rckrtcrg1246]

Sam, his voice, the sound from his guitar, the transfixed audience, even the sound engineer for this. Wow, just wow.

[@msimple]

Wow!!! Sam totally crushed it, the emotion of the song comes through far more powerfully in this performance that in Springsteens, man thats some powerful stuff. Well done!!!

[@johnhambleton8128]

Beg to differ...Springsteen wrote it and owns it...no one holds a candle although a fine cover here.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Springsteen wrote it and owns the rights, but Sam transformed it and takes it to a higher level.

[@floolo1]

my favourite piece of art. happy to have discovered this

[@carolinesmith5297]

I'd love him as my stepson,love his boots,he put EVERYTHING IN TO HIS SONGS..♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@andrewdickson44]

Absolute talent! Sensational

[@gerdi7368]

Sam, thanks for this incredible cover

[@tommyt9974]

Watching this for past few months. Waiting for it to get the recognition it deserves

[@Obyyy35]

Bless the soul of whoever's managing this account ❤. Really needed this. 🙂

[@marcelheinrici1815]

Wonderful... Music from heaven

[@clairewallace1281]

Beautiful soul,so much talent beautiful man inside and out this makes me so proud to be a Geordie!Well Done Sam xxx

[@uggerrugger5]

Feel like the guitar sound would be great for a cover of Purple Rain

[@rosswatkins8428]

The point of a cover is to make a new sound and to fit the artists style not to replicate the original

[@Davidnumber23]

thats Fender guitars for ya

[@jonnyreid1218]

AYeah eetr

[@sinjon]

I agree, it does have a Purple Rain sound

[@sinjon]

@@rosswatkins8428 you missed the point. The tone resembles another song. It’s tough not to get a comparable tone used in another song

[@davefranks3568]

Staggers why only 5k likes. This is a stunning performance.

[@tommyt9974]

Underrated cover

[@mohitmukhi]

Juiced out every last drop of emotion out of those lyrics 🔥

[@peterskdtmortensen9093]

Pure talent.

[@esmeraldogarcia8408]

Nice.... sound of my days

[@paul7t5]

Amazing. I hope Bruce sees this

[@staceydempster2054]

Shivers!!!!

[@davidhaworth7152]

This is a performance! Unreal! Bravo!

[@johnbaker3311]

Just brilliant

[@peggydiaz3637]

❤❤❤❤ belle reprise ❤️❤️🔥

[@mplong24]

Magnificent!

[@kimallen452]

Would love to hear him sing The River 🎸

[@kimberlydelgadom]

just chills

[@sukikerridge6453]

You smashed this Geordie lad!

[@danielmar1511]

Wow 🤩. Best Cover

[@lyndonfox3835]

He is something else.

[@ustheserfs]

Phenomenal

[@floolo1]

man you make me wanna buy that fender even if i can‘t play it

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bravissimo! Bellissima interpretazione!! 😰😅😍😍😘😘😘💘♥️💔💯

[@SpringsteenRecordings]

Amazing

[@nigelcoleman1503]

Not a phone in sight! 👏🏻

[@lizapixels]

wow this is magic

[@macrovigilance]

wow! he has the Bruce rock n roll soul! (I'm sure The Boss would be touched by this)

[@darrenshenton9979]

Pure quality

[@galactikiwi]

The emotion >>>

[@katpatterson497]

I’d give this guy my only piece of chocolate cake! Amazing

[@garethbayley5814]

First time I heard of him was when I saw him open Hyde Park 2019 before Neil and Bob. Was well impressed then and stoked he's gone on to be successful cos there's not enough guitar music around right now.

[@gordonhunter640]

lads mind blowing 🤯

[@brianmccardel182]

This guy is the real deal. He has presence.

[@globalnova]

maybe the young'ns will now appreciate how good Bruce is .

[@JamesPetherick]

WOW amazing

[@Coastcrawler]

Well done Sam, well done. And thanks to the SWR3 Music Service to help me out with this great artist.

[@whatifyoushutup770]

bruce would be proud

[@tescohudlpurple8855]

He is

[@preoccupiedpaupers3308]

WOW!

[@starwarscollectionlive...6787]

I just wish people would put the phones away, enjoy the moments and each other.

[@luketaplin42]

Absolutely beautiful Sam I’m old enough to know the original. Top work done ✅👌🏻❤️

[@hollybxoxoxo]

this is PHEENOMENALLLLL

[@scaffcalcsoftware9717]

......LOTS OF LOVE FROM SMIG XXXXX

[@adambritain5774]

If you all like this, find James Blunts version on Radio 2 KZbin. Different, but equally as good.

[@firegoblin100]

The man can play and sing.

[@kevinmcgee8880]

Class

[@andystokes8161]

very nice indeed fella 👍

[@MrErnestCC]

Odd, I heard this song in his seventeen going under, was singing it over it. Obviously inspired

[@mastersob]

Roy Orbison sings "Dancing in the Dark"!!! ;-)

[@k..1082]

Молодец, поёт, что надо!!! Тем более, что исполняет песни Эмми Уайнхаус!!! Спасибо ему!!!

[@elliothughes9030]

This kidda is mint.

[@Mostafa20268]

Cool.

[@marthajacobs4910]

This was a surprise.

[@mingmong7234]

Fuck me! Effortless class! You’re the boy Sam! Got the goosebumps! 😉👍🏻✊🏻

[@liamkelly3997]

Well cover me in eggs and flour and bake me for 40 minutes that was 10/10