Susanna Hoffs Matthew Sweet Different Drum

Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet sing "A Different Drum"

[@tunanorth]

I was 13 years old in late summer 1967, when I stood 10 feet from totally unknown Linda Ronstadt, as she lip-synched this during the taping of a cheesy little afternoon teen TV dance show called "The Groovy Show". Needless to say, I was smitten forever, and right then I "knew" she would be a huge star [I was right]. Other than Linda, there is nobody I would rather see sing this number than Susanna, thanks for posting it.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I actually got to listen in on a phone conversation between Linda and Susanna. Don't worry I didn't invade anyone's privacy. Its on KZbin. It was wonderful to hear them speak to each other as if no one was listening. Check it out.

[@EJSmith-dk3yg]

That's very cool ... I saw Linda in concert in Nov. 1976. I wasn't 10 feet, be not to far from the stage. Also, the only autograph I have ever gotten is that of Susanna Hoff, on the back of my shirt, had nothing else to write on.

[@wandayoung5904]

Check out Carrie Underwood's version. I found it on KZbin and I was shocked on how wonderful and authentic it was! Enjoy!

[@derekec]

Much as I've always loved Linda, I'm so totally cheating on her with Susanna ❤😂❤...and vice versa.

[@kevinshears377]

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[@jtkriskey]

Susanna is absolutely beautiful! I agree she is as gorgeous now as she was years ago. Her looks and eyes always had a way of melting my heart.

[@ImperialRadioYT]

The beauty, the grace, the articulation, the tone, the control, the dexterity, the range, and the RASP of her voice. Such a prime example of musical perfection. I can't say it better; Susanna is tremendously gorgeous, and her voice is her looks' only competition. Top notch performance.

[@donreed]

03/02/24: Re-write: "... and her voice is beautifully complimented by her beauty." Less clunky. Tastes great!

[@untlar1773]

A beautiful song by a fantastic band. And Susanna Hoffs is just the most hypnoticly stunning woman I've ever seen. An eternal beauty.

[@willblake72]

Just stunning. Imagine walking into your local bar and instead of the usual locals playing you stumble upon these three and this song. I'd never leave.

[@chucklewis9938]

This song really hits home since Nez passed 2 days ago. This version is brilliant. I know he loved it too

[@stevechristie2569]

Who is Nez?

[@ericfreeman5795]

@@stevechristie2569 Mike Nesmith of the Monkees. He wrote "Different Drum".

[@SpockOfRock]

She's just a beautiful as she always was... and still has the same voice she had as a young girl. It's amazing...

[@cheneyrobert]

RIP Mike….great song…I saw Linda Ronstadt perform this in 1976 so….well this is a great version….great vocals 👍🏻🥂

[@Matt-y7e1z]

I love her version HERE of this song! I LOVE theREALNESS in her voice...and the CRACKLE in her voice!!AWESOME job! Good harmony with the guys also!

[@louiegassen6237]

The more I listen the more I like it even more than Linda's. So much more pure and genuine.

[@gwolinetz]

The original version is a classic, but this one is mindblowing. Thanks for posting.

[@davidsouthey2261]

I agree now having heard both versions.

[@paulwilliams-or8hq]

Mike Nesmith was the original not Linda

[@ericfreeman5795]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love Susanna Hoffs. But what I love here is the fact that her work with Matthew Sweet is just for the sheer joy of doing good music. She's not looking for chart rankings or record sales. She's just enjoying herself. That's why she sounds so great. According to some, even better than in the 80s. I don't know why, but it makes me happy to see her perform just for the joy it brings her. FYI, she's a '59 Capricorn. We're awsome.

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

Can you please say it again?

[@BonsaiBarry-dh3pz]

Capricorns age well. Zooey Deschanel is born same date.

[@erichkaanikin3555]

Yet another not merely song in Susanna’s repertoire, but an addition to the chapters of my own life. God bless you, Sue.

[@curtsantner6023]

She is the whole package! Brains, beauty, talent!

[@michael-jp9ec]

She's just gorgeous and she doesn't even have to try. Not every woman can do that. Her voice is beautiful too. Really nice version.

[@thomasrusso4506]

Ronstadt did it

[@GabrielPsarras]

Of course nothing and no one beats Linda's version and Linda's voice. But still, here, Susanna is proven to be not only (eternally) gorgeous but a great voice too. Excellent performance from a great singer.

[@gvonpaul]

Can Susanna get any more beautiful? My God.

[@Mario-xr3jo]

She's more beautiful each day of her life.

[@DEXTER941]

That was pure class, really liked that version of that song, I never realised Susanna was that good a singer, I ended up buying two of her solo albums because of seeing some of her work on KZbin. I'll check out her work with Sweet aswell, they make a good team. You can't beat raw talent and she definitely has it, she still looks lovely.

[@BonsaiBarry-dh3pz]

Unbelievably 62 today. The prettiest American woman ever.

[@Rakeatthegatesofhell]

Voice of an Angel. I've had a crush on her since the '80s; still do!

[@davidbrunelle7023]

I love you Susanna and I love your music. You are beautiful and have an amazing voice. Take care and have a wonderful year. David

[@robbievangeenenNL]

Great collaboration of Hoffs and Sweet. I would recommend the album to everyone who enjoys real 'old-fashioned' songs just like this one.

[@dianaacademia9493]

Nobody could beat Ms. Linda's voice and rendition and unmatchable voice ... but the simplicity of her rendtion is another view of the song...

[@Coolkingman]

Hearing this great cover makes me appreciate Linda even more and how great she was. I’m sure Miss Hoffs was a big fan.

[@bkninj]

She's so freakin' gorgeous!!!!!!!

[@davidbrunelle7023]

I love you Susanna you are absolutely beautiful. Your sweet voice really makes me feel wonderful. Keep it up and have a wonderful year.

[@jimshackleford8712]

Being brought in this world in 62 listing to Am Fm radio to all th 60s music!! I feel blessed!!

[@jerrymurphy9698]

Ms. Hoffs has such a wonderful,honey drenched voice. You can get absolutely lost in the sound she makes. Oh yeah...she's also very easy on the eyes as well. Looking forward to hearing more Under the Covers material in the future.

[@996joe]

Great song! Susanna is like a fine wine. Better with age. Both in vocals and beauty. Watch, listen, enjoy....

[@iainmarshall8672]

A beautiful version. The harmonies and the arrangement along with Susanna Hoffs on lead vocals with that rasp in her voice was just absolutely on point, and she is still a stunning looking woman.

[@MandolinKen]

Great version of a great song. At last someone can do it justice.

[@rixtube77]

Oh Susanna! That voice, those eyes. Grreat take on an old classic.

[@kittykitty471]

Susanna Hoffs is now 57 years old ~ what a magnificent woman & what talent !

[@BonsaiBarry-dh3pz]

Because she is Capricorn. They age the best.

[@royaumeuni5730]

What sign aged the worst. By the way, this is Linda's song no matter what.

[@waynej2608]

@@royaumeuni5730 it is, and I'm a huge Linda Ronstadt fan, for years. But, Susanna does extremely well, with this. A most impressive rendition. And believe me, I'm generally a stickler for the original. Man, Mike Nesmith has to be proud that his song, was made so wonderful by two enormously talented AND beautiful women! 😍😍

[@royaumeuni5730]

@@waynej2608 Well, the original recorded version of Mike Nesmith's "Different Drum", was made by Greenbriar Boys.

[@ianprice6591]

Performing is never a chore to susanna Hoffa , you get a real sense of enjoyment from her and a wanting to personally share songs with her audience. I swear down that even though she is known the world over that her greatest attributes are overlooked and she's like an undiscovered talent..... She makes it look do easy, because to her, it's a natural environment...... From hero takes a fall to this,, never tire of listening to her perform....

[@NonRider]

man i had forgot all about her then i had a random thought of her 20yrs later.went to nude pics hoping but found all of these[so much better]shes still stunning and that voice this made my evening THANKS GW

[@andyinoregon]

Thanks for the confirmation. It's been years since I last saw him live in concert, playing lead guitar and pedal steel for k.d. lang at a Portland show. He and Matthew Sweet certainly hit all the right notes in this performance. Just a stunning collaboration on a classic tune by the very under-appreciated Mike Nesmith.

[@JimiKool]

Nice version of Linda's classic!. Also, I can't seem to get me eyes off Susanna Hoffs. She's beautiful!

[@ediann]

Susanna Hoffs is tremendous! She looks great! I always enjoyed hearing her sing and it's great to see her working with Matthew Sweet. I am a fan of his work too. He is very talented too!

[@civonamdar]

oh man...this rendition is wicked...i'm 33 & I think I've had a crush on this woman since I was 5 years old

[@andyinoregon]

Not only do we get Susanna and Matthew at their very best, but they got the legendary Greg Leisz to join them on lead acoustic guitar. Any group he joins immediatley becomes a supergroup.

[@michaelmiller7160]

So glad to get those damn girls out of my hair. Thanks Matthews .. Love , Susana this is better than Linda's.

[@steverok67]

This is fantastic ! When she goes low and sings "we'll both live a lot longer" ... beautiful.

[@You1014Tube]

Simply the best. Wish I could get her to sing one of my original country songs. Susanna could rock the Nashville scene too!!!

[@222Cassie333]

Now I understand why my daughter loved MS years ago- great harmony on a beautiful song and who cares about their weight- its all beautiful!

[@nf8374]

She has a beautiful voice, and dare I say she's one of the most beautiful women out there!

[@johnmoog]

9

[@philweller7387]

Beautiful haunting song, great video and a mesmerising singer. A lesson in 'less is more'.

[@sbubbb]

I think I'm wearing a groove out on this video, like I did with my vinyl..........Can't stop watching or listening to it........She really is just as gorgeous now as 20+ years ago. As somebody pointed out, love the eyes at the 22 second mark. And, that voice mesmerizes me. Especially love the way she sings "Soooo, good bye"

[@JohnWhorphin]

Mike Nesmith was a hell of an underrated songwriter

[@martinthorne2478]

I’ve always loved Susanna’s voice, it gets better and better. Just awesome! 👍

[@louiseoconnor6590]

I love this . I’ve only ever heard Linda Ronstadt sing it, but this is a lovely version . It has its own magic. I really like this.

[@suebee418]

Susanna should have sang the tribute to LInda Ronstandt at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - this is really good

[@davejones1959]

Carrie Underwood did an excellent job. That night the ladies on stage did a fantastic tribute to Linda. Haven't Stevie Nicks there was just the icing on a delicious tempting Sundae.

[@DrGargani]

tone and texture are what makes one voice stand out from many others, and Susanna has it in spades!!!!

[@michpackfan]

Unmistakable perfect voice!

[@zachcarpenter5136]

Last night after I'd rehearsed for about 15 hours in two days, I pulled this video up. My sweetie has heard me play and sing this tune hundreds of times. I begged her that that if she ever left me for another woman that it please be Suzanna Hoffs, lol. But she's not going anywhere.

[@OLDMOTOR65]

What a great song , her voice has always been amazing, thanks for the post

[@localtowee]

I didn't think anyone could perform that song like the wonderful Linda Ronstadt. Susanna your a superstar !

[@victorialitvinoff1736]

I love her voice and look. She is timeless!

[@bayernicolas621]

from eternal flame to different drum........a heaven woman and a heaven voice ....greetings from Germany.

[@mibeatleman6767]

The author of "Different Drum", Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) passed away today at age 78, December 10, 2021. Rest in peace. 🕯

[@bobbywoods684]

Multimillionaire heir to the liquid paper fortune, Monkee and songwriter. What a life.

[@awboat]

@@bobbywoods684 And the producer of one of the greatest movies of all time too.

[@jaycahow4667]

This song was actually written for a man to sing about a woman. That is why the words say "pretty" but the Stone Ponies switched it around....

[@thomasrobertson9643]

Back then known as Michael Blessing. He admitted it was first name in the phone book that he liked and decided to use it for himself

[@Schtang777]

What can you say - Susanna Hoffs the most beautiful woman in the world.

[@privatepenguin3137]

The three albums of covers that Susanna and Matthew recorded together are MUST HAVES!

[@seven7you]

My favorite Voice

[@357HFC]

As much as I love Linda and The Stone Poneys. This is very very good. Great vision and recording. This Lady can SING!!!

[@isozero7265]

So deep, awesome and lovely as good a remake as there could ever be.

[@rjfivethousand]

That was great. I'll have to check out more music by this duo. PS luv u Sue

[@newyorkeastsidecrew]

she has a sweet voice....this song by the sone ponys has made me shed a tear as a kid its so sad....and great......... Thanks - GB

[@kurtzdt51]

Susanna Hoffs is the most exquisite creature ever invented

[@MsLonegamr]

Created not invented.

[@chrisgleason1344]

This was a beautiful version- Thank You.

[@kennyp9616]

Great unique/subtle voice. Love the lyrics as well.

[@billiardsandsnookervideosn8319]

Live without you! Never could.

[@charlescollie4784]

This song is heartfelt. Thank you Susanna.

[@guitarmojo]

The harmonies are absolutely beautiful

[@MikeInStartup]

I love her voice; I love the rasp. I love her hair and eyes, especially the sideway glances. I love the set, the chairs; I love her posture, her short dress, her legs and the placement of her hands. I love the instrumentation and Matthew’s backup. Other than that it was just O.K.

[@TheStageight]

Lol, cool bol

[@ricktraficanti2673]

Mike Gardiner she’s paying homage to Linda ronstead tastfully

[@Nevada_Dan]

Yup!

[@bls8959]

She was an awful singer lol

[@lmandrakepoe]

You wrote this twelve years ago and I have just read it and find it the most well-expressed description of Susanna Hoffs.

[@pauldack5129]

She still does that "look sideways with eyes while head facing straight ahead" thing she used to do with The Bangles, most prominent in Walk Like An Egyptian video. Susanna Hoffs is over off my all time favorite voices and it's great to hear her over different music.

[@pabloaguiar9050]

Hell yeah, I love that look too!!!! It kills me...

[@crazysingingchick]

I was noticing that too! I always thought it was cool when she did that. 😊

[@Caprizonica]

Paul Dack She did that out of shyness in the beggining, at least.

[@darrenmcmunn1629]

this lady is the best ever, her voice and facial expressions have always been the most attractive thing ever caught on film.

[@davidorocks62]

Nope, Prince taught her that. Notice she really came on strong with that around Manic Monday.

[@Paul45491]

two thumbs up on the back up vocals!!.... and Susanna, was of course,... sublime!

[@ted850760]

Susanna,do Blue Bayou for me...your voice has matured to perfection,and your looks as always...lovely

[@petermunro2710]

Nice, Mike N great song, RIP! Linda's version was perfection, and Sue & Matt is heaven revisited!

[@written12]

Matthew is doing some really nice harmony singing on this one. And the fellow playing lead- who is it?- plays some very tasty fills. And, of course, Susanah Hoffs is a godess- plain and simple.

[@abcdefg9747]

I love her voice!

[@davidorocks62]

Straight to faves!!!

[@wideeyewonder]

I love this girl...Mrs. Hoff is an angel :)

[@julianeperiard]

Amazing Susanna HOFFS!!!!!:) Love you!

[@jameshood1928]

Simply beautiful!

[@mardusz]

WOW, I was wanting to practice this song today and stumbled upon this version. Sensational. thanks.

[@Smokeythewelder]

Wow. Absolutely brilliant.

[@jacktereck3255]

Thank you for the nod to two of my favorite artists, Mike Nesmith and Linda Rondstat 🌹

[@jtkriskey]

Susanna has the sexiest eyes ever! Her collaboration with Matthew Sweet has given new life to some great tunes! Even though she is almost ten years older (only a by couple of days), I would have loved her forever. I still carry a torch from afar!

[@johnnymallan]

Well what can I say, Susanna that was simply beautiful girl. The understanding that a singer needs to possess with the song that they are singing is fundamental and it is crystal that you have this fine tuned to perfection. The ability to move the listener physically and emotionally is not within everybody's ability, but you possess barrel loads of it. Incidently your songs with the Bangles really had a quality to them nobody else possessed at the time and you will be remembered for that.X

[@Rootiii1]

Beautiful rendition by a beautiful lady.

[@johnmitchelljr]

I’m not going to play the worthless game of asking which version is the best. I’m just going to thank the music gods for both. Thank you for sharing.

[@222Cassie333]

Great on both their parts- a wonder of life that makes it all worthwhile and Nes too!

[@spikedcandy2]

nothing beats linda's version for me, but this is still amazing. susanna's voice really suits it.

[@monoped8437]

michael's does

[@RonRaddio]

This is perfect cool frothy pop music confection for a hot summer day! It should have been a huge hit!! Looooove it!!

[@ericfreeman5795]

It's beautiful how Susanna no longer worries about those little sexy "slide glances" that she used in the 80s. She just gets inmersed in the song and just enjoys the moment and the interpretation of the music. She no longer is concerned with making something that "sells" but rather something of quality. And that little raspiness that comes out in her voice on some notes sounds so awsome, and sexy. It's something that she's developed as she's grown older. I've always wondered in that alternative universe, what would have happened if the Bangles hadn't broke up in 1989 and had continued a few more years instead of that 10 year hiatus.

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

Probably they won't survive on the grunge era but still make music nirvana almost took the whole 90s

[@youjoker9647]

She does those glances all through the video! 🤣

[@youjoker9647]

@@johnbriancatedrilla4028 what do you mean? I stumped at your comment...

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

@@youjoker9647 i meant the bangles can't compete on nirvana and green day in the 90s since it's the grunge era. Well if your a bangles fan and didn't like what i said don't worry im not fan of those 2 bands for me i appreciate all of their music

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

@@youjoker9647 if you're thinking my comment is hate toward the bangles no your wrong it's just the year 1990s was ruled by nirvana and greenday. i loved the bangles

[@WHATTHEBUCKSHOW]

Wow!

[@reykjavik82]

literally in my top 10 of my fav tunes. the stone pony's

[@delweena]

Thanks for clearing that up. I thought you were saying she looked bad. I am so totally addicted to this video right now!

[@mikeokray717]

I bought all 3 CDs of Suzanne and Matthew . awesome

[@perrystaton548]

This woman can sing anything Rock, Pop, Country it doesn’t matter...

[@haworthhoarder]

who ever would of thought that anyone could ever equal Ronstadt's version of this song but Susanna has obviously done it - just an amazingly good performance

[@divier7714]

Non, cette version ne peut être comparée avec celle inégalable de Linda ou plus précisément des Stone Poneys.

[@bfstender698]

what a singer, what a beautiful woman.

[@jtmichaelson]

Susanna is an amazing singer, but my goal today is watching as many covers of "Different Drum" as I can for a radio program I'm writing and recording. And all I have found through this 3-hour research is that Linda Ronstadt was the most natural, sweetest and amazing female singer I think I've ever heard in my life. But that is not to say I don't appreciate Susanna/Bangles. I LOVE The Bangles, but nobody can seem to move me with a version of "Different Drum" like Linda. A strange realization I'm finding today.

[@Nhamp2000]

Good pull. I think LR is one of the most underappreciated singers of our time. Of course, I'm just kind of discovering that recently. I can't wait to see her movie on CNN soon.

[@Caprizonica]

Linda was a natural and gifted enough a marvelous voice. Do you know the story of that song? The stone poneys had their own folk version but the studio just wanted Linda sans the band. They made her record the song by herself and right there she realized it was a different version and faster tempo she had rehearsed. Still, she recorded it in just one take not even knowing what was happening. She was that gifted. Now, Susanna Hoffs does a amazing work with this tune. I love all her covers. She just adds something to them.

[@inthekitchen2]

55 years old today.Amazing