Sly Withers cover Coldplay 'The Scientist' for Like A Version

Sly Withers cover Coldplay for triple j's Like A Version.
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[@triplej]

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[@roleypoley4173]

Spotify plz

[@richardcolton4410]

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[@RobertJW]

I love that the accent is so clear in this cover.

[@Damienzor]

Agreed, it's so good to have Australiana come out in music. Needs to be more popular because it makes us have our own unique genre.

[@jaydenjohns589]

It sounds fucking gross

[@uselessgeneral1299]

@@jaydenjohns589 why

[@gastrohful]

@@jaydenjohns589 Sorry I'm old. Gross means good right?

[@DazzaBo]

Was literally just thinking this while listening. Love when Aussie bands don't try to hide the accent or use that neutral American sounding singing accent.

[@jimgeary]

Those drums sound great. Props to the soundman.

[@frankg4938]

Love it when an Australian accent breaks through

[@mariopup]

I hope this makes the general public finally wake up to the insane talent of sly withers- a band that has been hidden in plain sight for years.. Absolute sick one lads

[@SandyGaskettArt]

Totally agree! Their voices!

[@TheRedParallel]

They've definitely made some new fans from this performance, me included.

[@hutuguru81]

I’m there now ! Farrrrk

[@tyronemckie4628]

@@TheRedParallel same

[@Alex-m8515]

Spot on mate

[@aidanrobson3341]

That dude in the dark green shirt has the most amazing voice

[@smak416]

Sounded like somewhere between Tim Freedman and Will Wagner to me, really cool style.n

[@tcmonster]

If I imagined that an Aussie band were to cover this song this is exactly how I'd want to hear it, and now I can! Amazing!

[@joeyleighwagtail]

My dog passed away recently, the 'chasing our tails' part has me in tears.. Sly withers got a fan for life today

[@miaandersen8731]

Oh my gosh! Our dog died when I was younger and this came on in the car with my mum and sister not long after during a long drive and we all sang the awoooooo bit together and cried.

[@joeyleighwagtail]

The start of the song "come up to meet you" took me straight to the day when i first met him.. He walked up to me and sat at my feet as a puppy and i said well i guess youre the one.. Then so many memories flooded in "you dont know how lovely you are, running in circles, chasing our tails, awoooo" how much life can you fit into one little dog.. Was a privilege and learned so much. Listening to this was very healing for me

[@davey9159]

I normally can’t get through more than 30 seconds of a cover of the scientist but you guys had me from beginning to end. Fantastic!!

[@jackcoulson3070]

Give the Willie Nelson version a go. It's mint

[@cutcutcutmeup6356]

Wow, weirdo lol

[@RallickNom]

Time for people to stop sleeping on Sly Withers. Dudes have been sick for years now.

[@SandyGaskettArt]

for real !!!

[@gulugul78]

Original's better

[@RallickNom]

@@gulugul78 did i say it wasn't? Grow up Lawrence 😂

[@gulugul78]

@@RallickNom 😆👍

[@wirth15]

Who’s sleeping on them?

[@NatalieValentina6]

There are few things more immediately satisfying, than seeing musicians jamming out to a song they're clearly passionate about. Some of my other faves*? - ANYTHING by Holy Holy, Glass Animals, Meg Mac, Tame Impala, or Aurora -Denzel Curry's "Bulls on Parade" -Ball Park Music's "Paranoid Android" -City Calm Down's Foals cover -#1 Dads' FKA Twiggs cover -Cub Sport's Billie Eilish cover -Lily Allen's "Deep End" -Bugs' Mallrat cover *Obviously, this is now on the list, too. It SLAPS!🙃

[@austincowan624]

Missy Higgins - "Heart's a mess"

[@yanekw393]

skegss - “here comes your man”

[@PostalTubeAlex]

I'm partial to Alex Lahey's Torn and Welcome to the Black Parade as well

[@cesarcontreras6794]

Gang of Youths' "Blood" cover too

[@matd2274]

Dear Seattle - "the special two" is excellent as well

[@richardcolton4410]

Love this cover and am now a converted fan of Sly Withers. I am getting a Smith Street band vibe from the 2nd vocalist, but that's a win because I love them also

[@thomasturtle2036]

I get decemberists weirdly

[@katieobrien6516]

My son has a condition called apraxia , it’s a speech condition meaning he doesn’t have a voice and won’t be able to talk without intense speech therapy. This song has just became out fighting song for our little man . Thank you

[@alexbrown6667]

Could these guys sound any more Aussie ? Great stuff Love it !

[@tiang5132]

Strewth!

[@9921-lv1vr]

Love it. I live overseas and I love Aussie music where the accent comes through so strong

[@BrioneyElise]

I absolutely love that they have an authentic Aussie sound. We don't hear it represented enough in music

[@goochasbruh]

@@BrioneyElise Luca Brasi and The Hard Aches do a pretty great job at it

[@plutichmarslast2064]

The bogan version

[@elvenator]

This! This is great. It's what Like A Version should be. Great current bands putting their own spin on huge songs from huge artists. There was a long period there where Like A Version seemed to be tending towards a massive circle jerk among artists that featured recently on the station. Illy, Hermitude, Gordi, Alex Lahey, DMA'S, The Beligerants; those were fantastic Like a Versions. Triple J, please trend that way and not just recycling songs on recent rotations.

[@elvenator]

I should also mention Art vs. Science's cover of 'Enter Sandman'. That was glorious. I mean, I would have loved them to cover 'And Justice For All...' or 'Master of Puppets', but I can appreciate the need to appease the audience.

[@ceemay3981]

My fave like a version ever was tegan and sara covering dancing in the dark. Not available on spotify but it was epic. Dma's cher cover better than the orginal too

[@some_doofus]

@@ceemay3981 The Vanns also have done a cover of Dancing in the Dark which is excellent, though not for like a version. It's only on their YT channel I believe

[@nicbarbs]

Commenting at 6000 views but I think 5000 of those are from me. This is stunning. Absolutely stunning. Love you boys.

[@JordiFu]

I love how melancholy all of Sly Withers songs sound

[@no_pioneer5056]

This is talent is just unfair. What a great band. Much love from Switzerland!

[@kevtd23]

Bravo guys. The harmony on the “take me back to the start” is chefs kiss. So good.

[@laurennyambura9174]

Going to look up Sly Withers entire discography 😍

[@sammothekid]

You'll get hooked

[@djywrites]

Fun fact: This whole video is filmed in reverse.

[@jni9362]

Only the real ones know 👏👏

[@jonathancartwheelfruitloop3071]

@@jni9362 the music video of the scientist

[@awhkiks5483]

That’s not true they are not singing it backwards AND no one in that band is left handed … I know them all

[@hvmizh]

@@awhkiks5483 whoosh

[@FiZZ..]

@@awhkiks5483 He is talking about the Official Coldplay Video

[@jedidiahm6437]

I really love that snare leading up to the pause that totally makes this song.

[@falenkizunga7735]

I absolutely LOVE Coldplay and this song. You guys rocked it! I love your personal flair you added to it!

[@lovinSummerday]

One of those covers that has me back month after month for one more listen, bloody great work fellas

[@johnnokeetels5122]

Bloody incredible cover from a bloody incredible band. What a bunch of legends.

[@tiang5132]

3:41 ugh. When these chords kick in, just pure eargasm. ❤️

[@yazgleadhill8247]

This is pulling at my heart. So much love, awe and respect for these guys ❤

[@Broppo]

So so good! 100% Sly through and through, what progression this band has made over the last 18 months 🙌🏼

[@14sweller]

Whoever mixes these does a tremendous job. Awesome cover

[@miaandersen8731]

God, I love their voices. These guys are just gorgeous.

[@jamespavmusic2864]

I honestly haven’t heard of these guys before, but holy moly this like a version is amazing! Will definitely be checking them out 🤟🧡🧡

[@djywrites]

Album is out next week, hope you enjoy it!

[@riggus8849]

check out their songs "explode into view" or "closer" they're my personal favourites

[@callumbenzies8193]

Truly jealous, I’d love to discover Sly for the first time again, one of the best bands in Australia right now

[@Yothatslee]

Same bro. Same.

[@gab6072]

James start checking out more Aussie music

[@Antphoneigh]

I love the Aussie-ness streaming through the vocals. Nice take on a classic song, and unlike the original, is much less of a drag and much more upbeat. You got my thumbs up!

[@SandyGaskettArt]

Love this band so much - great version guys

[@misslees]

You don't know how lovely you are Sly Withers - thanks for the Friday feels ♥

[@oliverturbin2000]

This is one of the best covers of any song I’ve ever seen

[@donnahoole5096]

Incredible! Love this! Awesome boys!

[@BrioneyElise]

Absolutely freaking love it!!!!!

[@royalxfade]

got chills countless times throughout this performance, thank you

[@andrewmorrison6413]

Just beautiful, absolutely love these guys!!!

[@samicornell6045]

One of the best covers I've ever heard in my life

[@cayne1]

Within seconds I knew I loved this cover. Incredible.

[@BDC_Loot_Goblin]

This is so good, original is a great song this puts a brilliant spin on it

[@chaoticmonkey243]

Such a great Like a Version, Love Sly Withers; their voice sends me to a better place

[@lizrakitovszky5547]

Love this. Please put it in the next compilation!

[@mattwilson9342]

Criminal that this is not on spotify yet

[@ashleebennett7723]

Loving this 💛🤟🏼

[@theawsomeIQandFR]

Yooo this cover is sick af. So awesome. Had me hooked from the start

[@dexmonpineda2532]

great stuff!❤️ love this arrangement, so freakin' good

[@michaeldeconzo291]

Big thanks to Shia Lebuff for steppin in on drums

[@taylorbakes8810]

I got sent this song a week ago. I can’t stop listening to it. Unreal 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@brentc218]

Fav like a version of 2021 for me. Listened to it on repeat while in quarantine after I flew home.

[@Steve-gm2jl]

Yep that’s bloody awesome. Well done guys.

[@aaroncalifornia]

Ah 🥹 Good god. I live for the moments where music brings me to tears. This song is incredible initially, you guys took it to a whole new level. Spectacular performance, gentlemen. Thank you so much for this

[@rosibigot9987]

Hermosa version! ❤

[@paulholmes8398]

Brave covering such a classic. You guys absolutely nailed it. Hottest 100 contender for sure. A new discovery for me. Look forward to listening to more of their stuff.

[@benjaminsmith3818]

Gave me chills 🙏

[@JMHoskins87]

What a great way to start the day. Thoroughly enjoyed! 😁👍

[@11cylynt11]

Holy Sickness Batman! This Grunge version is amazing. Now whenever I hear this song I'm gonna wanna listen to this cover... to hear it played properly. Outstanding cover!

[@kay.jay001]

That was Simply Awesome!!!!! Well done mates!!!!

[@KieranSamuel]

Man this is a great cover. One of my favourite bands and love your vibe put on it

[@joshbarr8349]

still waiting for this gem to be on spotify

[@jasperthomas5]

they rerecorded it in studio for the deluxe version of their album, came out last week :)

[@thesath1]

This is unreal, thanks so much you guys 🙏🙏🙏

[@hamishstyring9490]

you guys killed it!!

[@lucasbrf]

Well, I've just discovered this, what a jewel!! well done boys

[@dianereeves2619]

Awesome cover guys, keep up the fantastic music ay, bloody fantastic 😁😁😁❤️

EXCELENTE! Um dos meus videos favoritos! From Brazil! Thx guys!

[@TinshipTravels]

man those harmonies hit hard.

[@saratimmins1318]

CAN NOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS!

[@hendrikkruk7268]

So glad to have discovered these dudes 👌

[@jackwitcombe765]

That was incredible well done lads

[@a.e.madison5966]

Outstanding.

[@cindycavylover123]

Good on you guys -taking our Aussie culture and accent to the rest of the world!!!! We're ingrained to be as down to earth and genuine as possible, no feigning or postulating, just there for the sound

[@andrewhof3783]

Awesome arrangement guys 👍

[@danielayris3623]

I love this.

[@abigaillennon3564]

Sly Withers awesome as always

[@unicron000]

Wow these guys are brilliant. Got that Aussie indie rock sound and lots of energy :D

[@Ragenrex]

fuck that big fella's got a beautiful voice. Bloody ripper of a cover

[@jonardlamosao4066]

jesus almost all of released LAV has been amazing. This year has been very good

[@MrSuicidesilence91]

Such a beautiful and clean cover.

[@precisionriflereviews2029]

The guy with green shirts voice is off tap good I sooooo like the cover Outstanding performance guys. 👏

[@idle_hands0846]

Wow... That was brilliant... Great band...!

[@maddi3936]

this might be my new favourite

[@SuperHamlet666]

young aussie bands are making waves right now.

[@christianstracke3778]

that's the biggest thing i heard in my life. sooo nice i found this Masterpiece 🖤

[@kurtkozyrski9500]

Just awesome!

[@Ankshus]

this is sick! well done!

[@hannahingenito-reynolds2834]

this is absolute fire! well done boys

[@curlyjefferson1240]

i love this so damn much.

[@manuelvelazquez5400]

Amazing!

[@stationw4850]

the guitar and bass tone is blowing my mind

[@DTHXMPSXN]

Amazing cover!

[@beepie.]

Awwwww... so good .. ♡

[@americanpancakelive]

WOW- so impressed with this cover.

[@beigealert4268]

Great sound!

[@grantpalmer85]

Absolutely fuckin love this!! Great song choice!! Fuck yes,!!

[@MrNoyce1]

Genuinely the best cover of this song I've ever heard... if not better than Coldplay themselves! Sly Withers... I hadnt heard of you before but now I shall do my research :)

[@wannabeamarine13]

I'll take this everyday of the week and twice on fu***ng Sunday! Wooo!

[@mswebdesign]

Wow! So good.

[@melodymoon5768]

Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing

[@user-fk8ps9wy7j]

2:04 I’ve been waiting to hear you sing this verse my whole life . ❤