Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers (funk cover ft. Lizzy McAlpine & Swatkins)

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A funk cover of Bill Withers' "Just the Two of Us" by Scary Pockets, Swatkins & Lizzy McAlpine.
MUSICIAN CREDITS
Lead vocal: Swatkins, Lizzy McAlpine
Drums: Efa Etoroma Jr.
Bass: Nick Campbell
Wurlitzer, Prophet: Jack Conte
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
AUDIO CREDITS
Recording Engineer: Caleb Parker
Mixing/Mastering: Caleb Parker
VIDEO CREDITS
DP: Merlin Showalter
Editor: Adam Kritzberg
Recorded Live at Scary Pockets HQ in Los Angeles, CA.
#ScaryPockets #Funk #BillWithers #JustTheTwoOfUs #Swatkins #LizzyMcAlpine

[@argentandroid5732]

Ah yes, the classic story of the love between a woman and a robot. A tale as old as time.

[@paulg5287]

This is real life not Blade Runner. He is obviously a cyborg.

[@argentandroid5732]

@@paulg5287 Hey now, they're replicants in Blade Runner not robots. Don't insult Roy and Pris like that.

[@chris4mac]

Haha that made me LOL

[@LukeBass1000]

Florence and her Machine

[@ben-san120]

Ha

[@mickdundee364]

i love how you can hear her smiling when she sings. so much character added it's unreal

[@TT-xz5sy]

Wow, you really can!

[@bela-sofia34]

She makes YOU smile and that's beautiful. She's not really smiling though, she's singing.

[@llt95]

@@bela-sofia34 She actually laughs two times in the video. I think he's referring to this: 0:51 and 1:24.

[@HeinzeC1]

I don’t know what’s better: the way Swatkins looks at Lizzy, the way Lizzy looks at Swatkins, or the way Ryan looks at them looking at each other.

[@marjorie2521]

true, so sweet

[@utopiaoflove]

Ryan, it’s Ryan.

[@philschroeder]

Or the way those mics sound when they look at each other. Delicious.

[@imthatawsome95]

😂😂

[@friendofships]

Nah I am here for the way Nick and Jack look at each other!

[@ZachHall]

love that you left the laughs in at 1:23, really hits home that the band is playing live, you see everything you hear - always magic

[@eduardosoria86]

yeah! and i love it. thats was great!

[@jacobm9322]

That's the best part of this song!

[@ryankramer3666]

Agreed great moment

[@ExtraFancy96]

Capturing and not being afraid to release a take with that laughter between Swatkins and Lizzy is what make SP so freaking fun, it's just so real!

[@MikeOrkid]

Her voice is like gold wrapped in crystal. So clear and full bodied.

[@Cobalt985]

She sounds a lot like Hayley Williams. Equal skill too. Along with just a little bit of Estelle.

[@brahmwilliams5943]

PLEASE LISTEN TO HER SONG WITH JACOB COLLIER AND JOHN MAYER CALLED "NEVER GONNA BE ALONE" Headset recommended. You will die peacefully. You're welcome!

[@derrillnixson2801]

🎯🎯🎯

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Lizzy! So great to see her singing with Scary Pockets, she's pure quality.

[@julienz2024]

2:54 that fill on the bass. so good!

[@michaelmitchell9331]

Thanks for calling that out! Dude is amazing

[@Morelynn]

Yeah there, but really all through. Great bass.

[@julienz2024]

@@Morelynn definitely. Nick Campbell is just a really skilled bassist

[@julienz2024]

@@connersigrist I've known Vulfpeck for about 6 years! Seen them live twice. I've been a fan of Joe Dart from the beginning ;)

[@leepryormusic]

@JulienZ definitely had to replay that bass fill multiple times, then I noticed the vocal run that happens at the same time! Mind blown

[@GhettoBagel]

The Bob Ross outro, oh my GOD, you guys. I'm dying lmao

[@bluepeacemaker]

she's so skilled she can sound perfectly on tune against a super precisely tuned machine

[@glumreaper8885]

That's how all singing with accompaniment works though.

[@williamkiddo]

true

[@_Everyone__]

except she cant hold the tone, a let down

[@karlpoppins]

Not quite. At around 0:24 she sings "and the beauty of it all"; the note on "it" shoulld be a D but it sounds very flat - almost as if it were a blue note, except the blue note typically is the third, not the fourth degree. Only reason I'm saying this is because she clearly isn't "perfectly in tune", but she really doesn't have to be - at least not all the time.

[@chickenfryz]

@@karlpoppins while you may be correct it still kills the mood lol

[@ValenReyna]

Watching them having fun makes the song even better

[@code-fox]

Nick's efficiency in movement makes it look like he's barely playing anything, but the groove emanating from his bass is amazing (as usual)! I love that style of playing.

[@koreanfriedchildren]

The perfect match, please guys do more with Lizzy

[@ScaryPockets]

comin right up!

[@koreanfriedchildren]

@@ScaryPockets I SAW!! WOOHOO!!

[@andrejors9501]

The lyrics: "just the two of us, we can make it if we try" The rest of the musicians: "are we a joke to you"

[@harrydodshon8758]

Amazingly, this song was written about a man and his plastic talkbox tube. Finally someone gets it.

[@chrisk5628]

Pin this comment please

[@gallium5075]

Can you help me? How is it about plastic talkbox tube? Thanks!

[@gallium5075]

@@stereomachine oh, my bad.

[@CarlosEduardo-zh1je]

Just the tube of us!

[@daveedson32]

The tone of the harmony of those voices is FANTASTIC.

[@holad1]

I expect more than one video with Lizzy, She's too good!

[@CrochetNewsNetwork]

They have on of very cool version of "Stayin’ Alive"

[@TrippyTheShroom]

I know the vocals killed it but man, that bass was laying it down lol.

[@woody5476]

I miss seeing Nick Campbell on the bass in these

[@TheClassyArchitect]

“Boy, that stinks.” Spoken like a true Bob Ross.

[@hozerino]

The moment around 1:24 is DEFINITELY my fav moment of this video, when they laugh while singing it makes the whole scenario a lot lighter, it's just so good to see that

[@deepgrowth353]

I second this

[@shalevcohen24]

LIZZY IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. The energy levels here were unreal - it's been a while since music made me vibe this hard!! :D

[@bostonseeker]

A girl and her robot 😉

[@rizkyfebriawan3434]

The groove, the ambience, and that talkbox sound. Blend perfectly!

[@markopolo2172]

I agree the talkbox adds a certain flair that makes the whole track sound just that much better

[@yazzmatazz86]

I can't get enough of this. Lizzy's talent, the joy in the air, and the chemistry between lizzy and swatkins take it to a whole other level.

[@tricks4802]

The contrast in the vocals is giving me all sorts of feelings I hadn’t expected. Dear God.

[@mollyc.creative]

the harmonies, the romantic stares, the laughter, the passion of the guy at the start, just superb

[@jezlinjacobs994]

I love how there's no flash and extra noise to this, perfectly respecting the original and bringing a revival to the master that was Bill Withers. Love you guys!!!!

[@cyklatillbahamas]

The bassplayer knows whats up. Incredible playing 👌🔥

[@elijahgould8250]

You can tell how into it he with with the faces he’s making

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Nick is the man

[@ampthebassplayer]

I wonder if people realize how hard it is to sing harmonies to a talkbox. You're pitch matching an instrument that is mathematically perfectly on key, so you as a vocalist have to be super precise. Very well done! Love this song!

[@GhettoBagel]

I thought it'd be strange combining a talk box singer with a traditional singer, but... NAH. STILL A BOP.

[@guameezincali]

Yeah it’s well executed. Great performances and the effects on Lizzy’s voice make for a less jarring contrast

[@JGlassy]

Coming back for a second listen, I think it’s the infectious vibe that makes this a noteworthy SP session. I like the rendition, regardless. But the chemistry that only a video can communicate.. puts the shine on this.

[@重光羽鳥]

最高です。素晴らしい。明日も大切な、とても大切な女房の為、頑張ろうと思えました。ありがとう！

[@DrPOP-jp7eb]

Her voice is amazing. It sounds so effortless yet crystal clear.

[@tailbonetailbone9380]

I keep coming back to this cover whenever it shows up on my recommended. The instrumental is magnificent, and the mix between Lizzy's laid back and sweet voice and the sharp funky talkboxing have created a piece of music that doesn't get old. Thanks, Frightening Purses!

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Just as groove as "Staying Alive".. I come for the vocals but stay for the harmonies/ always a treat to see where these musical geniuses take me...always a surprise...

[@DiogoBaeder]

The laughter in the middle of the tune is golden! Reminds me a bit of a Brazilian singer, the late Elis Regina, who used to do performances somewhat like that (although more intentionally). Congrats guys! :-)

[@menriquez89]

Ok I just figured out that they can’t remember who’s supposed to sing “just the two of us” at the end of the phrases. Really magical moment

[@juliablizin8885]

(Shhhhhhhhh!! Ryan and Jack, the Rossi Twins, are just 2 awesome artists, intent on making great vinyl) Just The 2 of Us is a total stinker in the best new sense of the word. You guys - all of you, including Lizzy, are just making music back into a Performance Arte all over again. Special Renaissance Masters, Scary Pockets all. Thank you for keeping it joyous in the creating of...IT's a wonderful gift to those of us hearing and seeing you.

[@londonsars0234]

This was cool to watch and I absolutely love the sense of humor this group holds. Beautiful vocals and sick instrumentals. Bob Ross would be proud of that funk tutorial!

[@cosmoscircle1158]

I see the crystal raindrops fall And the beauty of it all Is when the sun comes shining through To make those rainbows in my mind When I think of you sometime And I wanna spend some time with you Just the two of us We can make it if we try Just the two of us (Just the two of us) Just the two of us Building castles in the sky Just the two of us You and I We look for love, no time for tears Wasted water's all that is And it don't make no flowers grow Good things might come to those who wait Not for those who wait too late We gotta go for all we know Just the two of us We can make it if we try Just the two of us (Just the two of us) Just the two of us Building them castles in the sky Just the two of us You and I I hear the crystal raindrops fall On the window down the hall And it becomes the morning dew And darling when the morning comes And I see the morning sun I wanna be the one with you Just the two of us We can make it if we try Just the two of us (Just the two of us) Just the two of us Building big castles way on high Just the two of us You and I Just the two of us (We can make it, just the two of us) Let's get it together baby (yeah) (Just the two of us) Just the two of us (We can make it, just the two of us) (Just the two of us) (We can make it, just the two of us) (Just the two of us) (We can make it, just the two of us) (Just the two of us) (We can make it, just the two of us) (Just the two of us) (We can make it, just the two of us) (Just the two of us)

[@UTJK.]

However you play this song... it's a masterpiece. And when it's reinterpreted by solid musicians like you it really reasonates with the soul.

[@ZachFejes]

I keep coming back to this - so unbelievably good

[@ricardoyaktine1]

this is the real definition of jamming. amazing sync, so fun to watch!

[@HolyTejano]

gahhlee her voice is like butter!!! every note is so smooth!!

[@lxkebxtt]

OKAY BUT THE WAY SHE BLENDS WITH THE VOCODER IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION

[@classicaltrombone]

Funky lady and funky robot!!

[@leonmayne797]

I might have to listen to this a few thousand times.

[@benjaminproulx2759]

Sick bass fill at 2:54 😏

[@eth6706]

These outro ads are freaking awesome. Never thought I'd say that about an ad

[@DiscipleSteven]

the chemistry in that room is amazing

[@ethanspi]

Need more of this! This has to be one of my favorite Scary Pockets covers!

[@МаксимВяткин-ъ4ь]

Perfect!!! I love it, watch on replay.... again and again and again and once more. Thank u

[@sadbois]

omg her tone is divine

[@stnkpalm]

This may be my favorite Scary Pockets video. Lizzy has such a beautiful voice. I love talkbox and Swatkins does it as good as anyone I've heard.

[@WillDixonMusic]

Had to listen three times over to get my head around the reharmonised not-quite-discordant chorus!

[@paultheboss]

It sounded discordant on the first listen, but there is something about it...

[@WillDixonMusic]

@@paultheboss yeah, after a couple of listens once you're used to it and can hear the really subtle reharm underneath in the instrumentation it sits super nicely

[@dandelle]

i am tripping on mushrooms right now and i loved every inch of that

[@Austin-qb7bu]

I can't stop listening to this. Amazing stuff.

[@maralsa1]

her runs are insane

[@emiliovt]

too much feelings in one performance.. love the real laughs 1:24 gives me the real chiiilllss!!! amaziiiiiiiing. cant stop listening to this song

[@rafa_rds]

I've heard this song, like, a freaking 10k times, and realized that the bass line evolves during the song and in the end is just f-ing blowing up my brain cells. AMAZING!

[@ignignokt4u2]

Oh my gosh!! I want to hear a lot more of Lizzy!!

[@ageislie4874]

Yeahhhh!!!! It’s insane how intimate he can get with the talk box

[@nikytamayo]

That one goes on my saved playlist! Awesome fun.

[@zandertso7345]

This song is incredible in every way the use of instruments the singing the background music and the drum groove🤯 I am starting to think this is better than the og

[@davehdgn5348]

The "mistake" where she forgets to come in top of 2nd chorus = BEST MOMENT OF VIDEO (sounds great too)

[@connorschumer2092]

This is the perfect video format for me. Favourite-worthy musical moments followed by favourite-worthy comedic advertisement.

[@ClaudioYanes84]

Damn, that chemistry!

[@mr.catnip]

The Bob Ross bit at the end was an added bonus that I didn't know I needed until I saw it.

[@dominiqueeden]

OMG I’m so happy it hurts. So glad you guys got Lizzy on here next up Stacey Ryan!!

[@jeffreycraven8154]

Musicans (that includes singers) having fun performing or in practice, it's the best feeling in the world.

[@treis88]

I love Lizzy! So nice to see she singing here

[@Zschneider91]

1:22 that little "yeah-heheh" giggles moment is hilarious.

[@seankenneth2468]

ill be dead if i was the man with the talkbox 0:13

[@nickd6712]

I'm afraid this would make me catch feelings

[@gerrywarwick8477]

OMG!!! ARE YOU F'IN KIDDING ME?! Amazesauce!!! Like, SRSLY, this needs to be on every radio station in the whole country!! THE WHOLE WORLD. SOOO GOOD!!! That mouth thing is so classic!!!

[@wilsonwade212]

the fact that I always come here whenever I feel sad, pure joy and art 🎨

[@zainabsheikh9402]

Lizzy's voice is so clear you can hear her smile too!

[@Eugensson]

She sounds so relaxed it is magical.

[@0777coco]

her voice is so godly laid back

[@ChrisTheShinobi]

I was skeptical but her voice is pretty darn good

[@Tasjudoka]

Beautiful chemistry of the two on vocals

[@JasonBrabander]

The song was really good. But "The Joy of Grooving" was absolutely the cherry on top!

[@livekenora]

This makes me think of a happy little cloud

[@helloilse]

I havent heard of most of these people and I feel like i unlocked a new world. Brb, going down the yt rabbit hole

[@squeakysneakers6685]

Are you guys from another planet, send here to make the world funky and happy again? Ok, cool...I thought so. (I looooved the making of a funk record in 70's style. That was brilliantly hilarious.)

[@ayatsubame]

just when one thought the original couldn't swagger any harder, this drops :) thanks for sharing!

[@deathybrs]

LOVE the Joy of Grooving!

[@raelingarr]

MY PLEAS FOR MORE SWATKINS HAVE BEEN HEARD!! Seriously though, this was great.

[@MrWilson-zx9ix]

The skit at the end is awesome. I wasn't expecting that.

[@benjamingardner3314]

Lizzy McAlpine also has an unbelievable collaboration with Jacob Collier, truly enjoyable to listen to and her song writing superb.

[@sirhawkjames]

holy fucking shit i'm so glad i randomly looked up just the two of us cover or i would never have experienced this masterpiece

[@andresdavid]

Post-Credits scene really makes this video

[@bemobajai7698]

her gesture and smile are💯💯✨✨✨😍😍

[@dankymatters838]

Can I just give you a sincere thank you for releasing on Mondays. This is seriously the best thing that happens every Monday. Also, can we just have Swatkins in every single song? k thx.

[@brentmorrison4317]

I love this version! Just the right amount of vocals and funk!

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

Ugh, the way she sings “hall”… so nice.

[@Lawliet734]

@Julian "Ugh" is for something terrible; e.g. ugh, it stinks. "Ah" is for something nice; e.g. ah, so smooth. Don't even think about claiming you mixed "ugh" with "so nice" as a twist.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

@@Lawliet734 oh sorry for the misunderstanding. i mean it like it "hurts so good." beautiful.

[@piloppa7]

omg.....this girl has the beautiest voice 🤗

[@philliphoward4065]

Something about the sonics of this is freaking me out. Is she singing the melody and he singing a third below? Soooo goood.

[@arnulfoparra9498]

High Quality ! Awesomeness funky groovie tasty !!! Music 🎶

[@dabogirl]

the outro made my day. If only I still had a record player...

[@SuperJazzhead]

Nick Campbell on bass absolutely killing

[@movedmanful]

The perfect cover of this song finally found it !!