Stan Walker - 'Don't Dream It's Over . OUT NOW - new single I AM from the AVA DUVERNAY film "Origin"

[@stephaniehapi217]

OMG I LOVE THIS SONG EVEN MORE...WITH TE REO IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...ALSO THE LEVITES AMAZING

[@evierarere3717]

Totally agree wow wow this bought tears to my.

[@TheSteelmoo]

I haven't heard any other cover of this song with Maori translation and only one question come to mind - HOW DID IT TAKE THIS LONG ?! Absolutely insane cover. Stirs the kiwi in me!

[@maretikume1236]

L

[@lainzsipili8912]

@@maretikume1236 Yep 👍🏾 m mum z MCC lhhhhhl

[@murf1201]

i love he brought in his native tongue. beautiful. what a singer

[@zanderprinceton9539]

Stan Walker is one of the best vocalists in the world 🔥🔥🔥👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@lindawarren6721]

True that🤗🤗🤗🤗💗💗💗💗💗💗💙💙

[@MarstaJNZ]

💯

[@MaryannB9203]

Agree - Stan Walker & Guy Sebastian, both AMAZING. 🇦🇺💙

[@maxinetoimata1801]

For what hes gone through yup he is

[@scotthughes1458]

100

[@Liftoff673]

Stan Walker and the Levites needs to be on NPR's tiny desk concert. ASAP! Who do we call to make that happen?

[@joebovovitch7803]

Yo mama

[@imuapioneer]

💯💯

[@ashleycorkadale7365]

Absolutely. Gorgeous hue-man’s❤️🌞👍

[@ashleycorkadale7365]

Gorgeous humans… sorry.. stoopid auto correct

[@anitasmith7764]

Yes make that happen! I’ll sign a petition lolll

[@tutianac4875]

There is freedom within There is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup There's a battle ahead Many battles are lost But you'll never see the end of the road while you're traveling with me Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us You know that they won't win Here kore ā roto Here kore ā waho Hopukina te ua i ō kapu ringa. Pakanga o mua Tukuna, ka ngaro Puritia taku ringa Ngaro ana te ara ki pae rau Moe, moe, moemoeā E Kore rawa e riro. Maruāpo E ārai e te ao Ū mai, nau mai He taupare i a tāua. E kore e angitu (yeah) There is freedom within There is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup (yeah yeah) There's a battle ahead Many battles are lost But you'll never see the end of the road while you're traveling with me Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us You know that they won't win Yeah ... Hey now, hey now Dont dream its over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come they come to build a wall between us You know that they wont win E kore e angitu

[@mishwhatt]

thank you for this friend.

[@fakename2677]

Ka mate eho kia ora

[@glennistakai195]

Thank you very much for the Maori words 🙏

[@joebovovitch7803]

Bless you kare

[@anthonywetere9424]

Tino Pai! Beautiful

[@zachcal4328]

One of the best voices i’ve ever heard

[@henryihaka]

The harmony from the backing vocalist is so smooth.

[@colleenwilson6899]

Stan I am a quartermaster Maori,, this song has made me want to connect with my Maori side,which I never thought I would feel,as my dad was very violent, Thank you and your back up singers,I am in love love love with this song ,I feel a pride I have never felt

[@AvidReader101]

Kia kaha Colleen. You are more than the sum of your parentage. You are unique and amazing all by yourself.

[@colleenwilson6899]

@@AvidReader101 thank you so much

[@lowtierlifts]

@@AvidReader101 awesome words of encouragement 🤝🏽

[@vbooker4125]

Stan Walker is no doubt one of the best vocalists in the industry. He sings with passion and heart that resonates with the listener. I could listen to him all day, every day! The Levites are awesome too! Sending love, prayers, and admiration from NY, United States.

[@adrianamolina7604]

Amén !

[@ozdude1000]

Im a 53 yo Tassie man & this was absolutley stunning Stan. And those harmonies are second to none. Flawless performance !

[@kengwal35]

I come back to this so often. One of your Aussie Grandpa’s favourites.

[@divabourgeois7395]

The Māori came through and my jaw dropped and stayed open❤️❤️❤️❤️😂😂

[@saraoconnor6169]

This Maori version was used in Home & Away. Gave me goosebumps.

[@evierarere3717]

It gave me goosebumps I cried a ocean of tears

[@saraoconnor6169]

@@evierarere3717 I know. I've been watching the spoilers on here. Very emotional 😢

[@thecongenital3035]

my mum and i cried too.....its also my homesick song.....but this version just made wanna write a tokelauan version too in reference to my late father xox Thank you Stan, Crowded House and The Levite for music that truly embarks the emotions of each person xoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoox

[@annachambers1786]

Wow agree most powerful episode of home and away ever brought me to tears very classically done and the song choice was perfect 🥰

[@MaryannB9203]

I know. That's how I found Stan's cover of this song. I cried all the way thru Ari's death scenes... 😭

[@lucascarr6506]

One of the best vocalists on the planet. Love this version.

[@daviddurno9145]

As an Aussie I had not heard of Stan Walker but I am now in awe and one of his biggest fans. Please continue to excel. Dave

[@001MsEm]

FYI, Stan first made his debut in Australia in Australia's Got Talent .. almost 20yrs ago now.

[@daviddurno9145]

@@001MsEm Thank you. After watching these vid's, i did more searching & discovered this. I am old gen. & have not watched AGT but now know that Stan's music is so good it is ageless

[@helenwatermelon]

He’s was Australian Idol! 🎉

[@maneava]

I think it's the best cover i've ever heard of this song, i mean... wow... the background vocals are just amazing, the guitarist is just so cool especially with his lil' neo soul chords at the end of the song and Stan... what a authentic, powerful and true performance i've ever heard. Mauruuru and greetings from Tahiti 🤙

[@StanWalkerAotearoa]

My band so proud of your comments Vaiarii. Love to Tahiti!

[@AvidReader101]

You are so right!!! While I’m sitting out the pandemic in the UK unable to return home to NZ I’m loving this cover. I play it often. Rock on Stan. Arohanui x

[@carlandtania]

@@StanWalkerAotearoa I completely agree with the comments. Up until two days ago, the original of this was my most hated song. I would hear the opening bars, and immediately turn the radio off, or change the channel. Your version has now become my most favourite song - if I had a never ending tape, this would be it. Thank-you for making this your own, and for honouring Te Reo.

[@TazzyCee78]

@@carlandtania how could you hate the original? It's a beautiful song. You are the first person I've ever heard have anything negative to say about.

[@nancytemoana3472]

Absolutely tumeke💞

[@streamingscreens9931]

God when Reo is sung it's so gorgeous. So pleasing to the ear. Here kore a roto Here kore a waho Hopukina te ua i o kapu ringa Pakana o mua, tukuna ka ngaro Puritia taku ringa ngaro ana te ara ki pae rau Moe moe, moe moea E kore rawa e riro Maruapo E arai e te ao U mai, nau mai He taupare u a taua E kore angitu

[@Asha873]

So beautiful!!!!!!

[@TBird-vz4ie]

My late wife and I watched him being discovered, discovering himself too maybe. She had a lot of affection for him, could see the goodness in the man. xx

[@DiamondBodyHealing]

sorry for your loss. 🥰

[@AudzATK]

When you listen, from the start to finish you feel free. The stress and anxiety disappear. For the longing of this feeling for a very long time. Brother thank you.

[@blakfaktabro]

Always hits different when you sing in our reo. It draws me home everytime 😭💜

[@ninsnum]

I agree and man I am loving the embracing of it in such epic songs I grew up with, Stan is a true leader in his art, it's like he's singing with his arms wide open. Makes me proud to be born in Aotearoa, miss home every time I hear his songs!

[@Jade-1107]

For realz xx

[@blakfaktabro]

Soul ties to our papa kainga

[@lolyourmumlolurmumlol]

Stay where you are. Home don't want you back.

[@blakfaktabro]

@@lolyourmumlolurmumlol Funny that... Already have tickets 😎😘

[@mariacallas7937]

I'm so grateful today for this song. 2022 and trapped in New Zealand watching the Canadian truckers whilst learning to play this on guitar.

[@nigelfrancismado6833]

Honestly I really love Stan's Voice. Been a fan since Black Box.

[@marekosolomona9390]

Back up singers are mean Maori mean too, love it Stan 🙌🏽

[@jingpel]

they are islander lol

[@marekosolomona9390]

@@jingpel when did I say they were Maori???? You ain't kiwi when you don't even know what a kiwi phrase means... "mean maori mean" is another way of saying "choice" or "cool" so are you kiwi or you just need to learn more of our catch phrases???

[@taim2172]

@@marekosolomona9390 that's the biggest load of bollocks I've heard. You have specifically called out The Levites as being 'Maori' by saying mean Maori mean. Mean, yes slang for choice, cool, wicked. Then adding on Maori, you're now implying that they're maori and they are Tumeke Maoris. And they probably are? Who cares, they're all choice, mean, tumeke, tika, whatever But now how do you know that Mr Singh here isn't Fijian or Kiwi born or doesn't know his Kiwi Phrases? Big assumptions there Mr Solomona.

[@marekosolomona9390]

@@taim2172 everywhere I've been in nz and where I was brought up, mean maori mean WAS and IS still a catch phrase for everything we see and hear that's choice. I don't care what ethnicity or where he was born. And I ain't gonna waste my time on you to. I was over this comment and now you wanna add your 10cents into this whole thing. It's not even a big deal now. Mr Singh is probably over it to so move on ✌

[@julianvelasco6913]

Y'all MAORIS NZ got the best singers on earth Serious pipes n Harmony...and you two fussing over who's what n who's not knock it tf off y'all sound like these Mae ulis over here in CA...two men cackling like bitches appreciate the song nd make the rice n Stfu

[@NickStrine]

I just fell in love with this song all over again. How beautiful

[@Ravenous304]

Oh my God I have chills from head to toe. I have no other words. Knowing his battles this brings a year to my eyes.

[@chiefsallday842]

I hope your eyes enjoy their first anniversary next year

[@Ravenous304]

Yeah I hate auto correct. Tear!! Tear damnit. A little word should not invalidate my sentiment.

[@sierrahunterlewis7677]

I JUST FOUND this guy!! He's a TRUE ARTIST ❤❤❤

[@sassyess696]

Thank you Neil Finn for this beautifully written song and, thank you Stan Walker and the Levite’s for this Beautiful rendition.

[@louisemitipelo5345]

I so agree...Ever since this song was released... I've heard Other artists cover it ...and Everyone...is...💜💜💜🤗

[@heatherbowlan1961]

So beautiful ! I’ve always loved this song , but no ones ever sang it like you , you voice sends the Holy Spirit thew to your listeners , weather they know what there feeling or not ! Your sending it to the believers ! God Bless you Stan and your beautiful family !

[@ashtrix]

His voice gets better with age 🥰 just beautiful

[@margfaerua2744]

I love Crowded House since ever and this is just bliss. Connects everyone together

[@kayteesamoa2548]

I can listen to this SONG alllllllllll days, nights, every day, love you all,💕💕💕💕👍👍👍

[@toniese]

This man has made his own lane....drive on sir👊👊

[@tutifrutz]

I’m so glad this was re-recorded!! You are so blessed with your talents Stan. Praise God for the spirit you share.

[@ahofinau6532]

50+ years from now this song and version will keep people from all walks from life at peace with one another ❤ #Beautiful ❤

[@ashleycorkadale7365]

That reaction at the end… when you’ve nailed it… bloody bewdiful

[@mojoejojo6675]

Hands down best singer in NZ and still has years to go to develop All time NZ singing Legend that is head and shoulders above the rest. He will no doubt get highest honor awards in years to come.

[@tantah01]

It's amazing what soul can do to an already great song. Stan's soul and vocal mastery just add an extra zest to crowded houses original music that makes the whole song relevant to today's vocal artistry.

[@dr.zahraweaverptdptmhsa956]

Just discovered this beautiful voice, simply mesmerizing! The entire vibe from the musicians to the backup singers. Outstanding!!!

[@shaunedmunds8366]

Beautiful I think these blokes have put the silver lining on the long white cloud ... respect 👍

[@shaunedmunds8366]

PS the group inclusive of all talented musicians

[@MZCHELLZABLES]

He done this song justice, hes just awesome

[@taifetuu406]

A year later and this is still on my mind and on repeat...so beautiful, not just the song but everything in this video, big fan of your music and always will be! ofa lahi atu from Tonga

[@raewynurwin4256]

Thank you to all whom collaborated on this beautiful rendition.

[@Peacheyking]

I almost cried hearing this for the first time pure beauty

[@albion2304]

I’ve been a CrowdedHouse fan for 25+ years, so this is one of the songs you hear a lot and start to slightly resent (irrationality) because it feels like it’s taking the spot of that obscure track that’s rarely played, and this was so beautiful I was reminded how great the song is. Stan’s voice is so good and it’s a great arrangement with the support vocals.

[@nq513]

I cannot stop listening to this version of the crowded house song! Stan Walker's voice is so pure and has such a lovely tone to it and I love the 'Maori' lyrics that they sing as well...so beautiful. I especially love the reaction from both Stan Walker and the guitarist at the end of the song as you can see that they know that they smashed it!! So sweet to see them so excited by what they've just recorded. Have saved this.......so beautiful....am Stan Walker's newest fan, he's pure class!

[@adods9824]

This is my go to Happy Song, so here I am again, to recharge and find my Happy again! Thanks Stan and Co. for My Happy:-D

[@mariansaeni295]

Thank you Stan and The Levites for sharing your gifts with us. Stan you continue to become more powerful everytime I hear you, you are truly talented and have the ability to move people !!

[@gl3nnium]

This doesn't feel like a cover version but something else entirely. They took something that was already magical and elevated it further. They breathed their own spirit into it and took it to another place.

[@Optimusprime-gl2lt]

Such beautiful people with vocals to match, miss home so much after watching this

[@timsilvester489]

Those backup singers are smooth as silk, especially in reo

[@rockysun7094]

Stan, this song has practically melted me. You have a magical voice and the Maori in this is stunning. Songs like this make me super proud to be a kiwi. Kia kaha

[@rittaramli7151]

Whoh what a Voice, Discovered you on youtube today on I AM for the Origin movie & falling in love with your voice & know u will be successful & winning Grammys soon. I AM says All that is - we are All Connected with Creations. The sooner we learn & understand, the faster we evolve. Stay Authentic & God Blessed🙏🏻

[@rochelleruge461]

Amazing vocals from Stan, but the Levites are exceptional also.

[@violetstehlin-palale4891]

I LOVE how he sings in english and his language, I hope Stan Walker knows he's inspired me and taught me many things about culture and family. Big hugs from Gold Coast, Australia.

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

Oh my goodness this song is so beautiful! I prefer it to the original, where it deviates out of english is SO powerful!

[@maimzp7441]

This song is so relevant today 2021 Australia. Love to you Stan

[@belksozturk37]

Oh man!! this song ... coming from like ages back , daring memories to rush out my mind... You can not imagine what it means listening to you singing this piece of art. Thousands of thousands thanks to you all musicians for making my day once again. ❤❤❤

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

If heaven had a voice singing it would be yours! So heavenly beautiful. 🎶😊

[@MicheleJeanUSA__NZ]

Yes!

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

Still one of my absolute favorites ❤

[@zalenvanderschuur9951]

A beautiful showcase of musicality and culture, well done!!

[@brodiehowitt-cook1953]

Those back up vocals...... 🔥🔥 stans vocals are smooth as silk.... the whole vibe is amazing...

[@SandraBonney]

When he comes in with Te Reo - instant goosebumps and tears, just beautiful ❤what a voice. Gonna go search out the Levites after this

[@jimmycurtis821]

The back up vocals and guitarist are the best thing on this track

[@heatherjackson8823]

Sitting here in tears! the vocals cannot be matched!

[@spiritual.gangsta]

O.M.G.. Stan you are a national treasure. I could listen to you ALL DAY!! I had your songs on repeat till 6am this morning. Woke up, and put you back on. I just LOVE you and have so much pride and aroha to have been born in our beautiful Aotearoa. God bless you and your beautiful whanau..❤️

[@stephaniemcquillan1930]

I love this song and I love it even more in Māori, which I just heard on Home and Away as a Māori character died. Very moving and touching

[@stefany_ahn]

Stan has made this song much more wonderful and special.

[@janeleilani1029]

I'm so in love with this song....it's July of 2022 and still no other cover song can top this one....love from Fiji

[@tinkler4]

The first time hearing Stan singing this cover was when he was the opening act for Beyoncé in NZ. Still gives me goosebumps when he sings it and the background singers are just sublime.💛🌟❤️🙌🏼

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

You know when I heard him open for her he proved to me how good he really is. Like before that I thought he was okay and was like 'why is he opening?!' but then after that opening I was like 'this is the Stan I know from Idols hes all class' lol He reminded me how good he was/is.

[@tinkler4]

@@LB_die_Kaapie yeah I know right? He’s that good.

[@roznotman7325]

Few songs bring me to tears but Stans beautiful heartfelt connection to the song and the Levites as backing group..... did it. Your. Profound being is laid bare.🙏💜

[@Jeannine2007]

Such a beautiful vocal, Stan and the whole song is absolutely stunning 👍👍👍👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@chiefsallday842]

And the other three singing backup

[@wildlightarts]

All these in studio tracks give me full body chills and fill my soul, so powerful and gorgeous. 🩷 🎵

[@NaomiRouhan]

Thanking God everyday for gentlemen in my life 💯❤️ like my dad and son's

[@tarny00]

Have you ever tried holding back tears and you take those quick little breaths to hold them in? That was me and this song. This song fills is filled with emotions, but thats Stan anyway🎵

[@nellynellisha8951]

Fan from the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧

[@walk_in_solo1543]

Holy shit! Good luck claiming this one Australia. Very well done

[@jamessieradzan2816]

Fact is Crowded House are Australian 🤷🏻‍♂️ we’ll claim this version too kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbJkHiJhrCAZ9k

[@alfredmasoe4003]

🤣

[@tanemiringa6939]

Haha. Born and raised in NZ. Finn Brothers. #TangataWhenua #Aotearoa

[@jackcropley253]

The Australians have selwyn hahahaha 😅😅😅😅

[@LaniBanani]

Ha ha ha. We came from convicts .... what else would you expect?

[@Mozes8]

You can tell they are a bonded band. They are simple amazing!! Thank you moors for your talents and taking the time to share such a godly gift. Music from the heart that penetrates the soul! All praise and blessings to the most high!

[@andreamatheson5760]

I'm dying to know if Neil Finn has seen this! I imagine it would make him quite emotional. This is perfection. YT needs a fire button because the like button is completely inadequate! x

[@rugbymad-r1y]

He recorded this in Neil studio

[@eamotivate8969]

Wow wow wow, I'm so jealous of this guys singing talents man. Just incredible Stan and everyone else in the video. Bless up

[@barbannco]

what a voice ...this is so much better than the original.....beautiful.❤❤❤

[@tappedout15]

There is no better version of this song, including the original.

[@chelseamay3059]

2022 and this song is still my favorite cover of all time ❤️❤️

[@tauliatafiti2611]

Soulful and spiritually deep.. Keep it coming Stan..

[@suuder8984]

I was nearly in tears again (but I tried not to) what an angelic voice

[@emmkingmk]

Stan your a special soul. Your voice crosses boundaries in ways that we never thought could happen.

[@peteranuku5513]

One word "ooooshhhh " ...wowww

[@andrewdods2236]

Sublime! Beautiful and brilliant…I can’t stop listening. Ki Ora e Hoa, from an OZ pakeha .. 😊👍🏼

[@annuhhbananuhh7740]

My fiance and I were searching songs to teach our son, i stumbled on you. Im just saying, he would LOVE to virtually collab wth you. it doesnt havent to be posted, i think it would make a amazing remission gift to him. he doesnt know im sending this. Hes only 23 and just beaten laranyx cancer. His mom has beaten breast cancer muliple times including a double mastectomy. Him coming from a hawaiian household, music is a way of life and when he went to do his radiation, he coouldnt talk/sing, anything. Nows hes in remission and he loves your music and sings it all the time.

[@ashtrix]

I really hope Stan sees this 💕

[@annuhhbananuhh7740]

My fiancé would pass away if he wanted to do that. Lol he has no clue I sent that. Stans story inspired us and him he fact that he’s still singing throughout what he dealt with. It has my SO doing the same.

[@annuhhbananuhh7740]

@Hulk you’re funny. Not a sob story,, just saying he relates to him

[@charlesweston4374]

@Hulk Clown

[@DMon850]

This is the best made up story I’ve heard all week

[@PamelaDiaz-l8d]

Stan your so talented one of your biggest fan,love your music still at my old age of 66 years.

[@lindaholmes2010]

There are times in your life when people just touch your soul and Stan you just touched an Aussie Old man’s soul luv you bud 🎸🎤🥁🎼👍🎸🎤🎸🍷🎸🎤🎸🥁🎼

[@cattyn20]

Wow. His voice is so smooth and beautiful.

[@valleygirl5832]

This is beautiful.The song,and the words.Well done young Man.

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Stan walker is our nation icon for waiata and into the next-generation Mauriora Stan 💜🙏

[@jeniseabernathy6532]

Your voice is abosultely amazing, so powerful it brings tears to my eyes. Let also say your background singers voices are also touched by God. I watched your story and knew without a doubt God would not take your voice. lol I even listen to the songs in your language and though I do not understand the words your voice still touches my heart

[@murf1201]

when singers have talent. real natural talent. beautiful

[@Relvie-xw8rd]

Thank you Stan Walker! Am with you brother! All the way! Pacifica! We are One People!

[@athenawriter1298]

Omg! I get choked up when I hear him sing this. No one else compares! Hands down 😩❤️🙏🏻

[@MicheleJeanUSA__NZ]

Crowded House is one of my favourite bands! This is breathtaking! You are an Angel Stan ❤️

[@ChaChaDubs]

Wow! That’s beautiful. Our people are so talented. In te reo no less.

[@sandysmith6487]

Such a beautiful rendition. have just bought it...

[@yoellcall]

this is how I love Stan the most, NZ soul...any soul just so stunningly beautiful. Happy 2021 everyone. Unity and love to everyone.

[@vassilylucashenko]

Beautiful performance from a beautiful group of singers from a beautiful country.