Susanna Hoffs - Name of the Game (feat. Aimee Mann)

[@admiralbob77]

One of my favourite Badfinger songs.

[@edbowen8287]

The genius of Pet Ham lives on. Beautiful rendition of a wonderful song.

[@josephyoung2385]

Is that one of those British things?

[@kingdicelille]

Yes, sweet memories of Badfinger, the band everyone knows songs of ("Without you", "Day after day", "Baby blue", of Breaking Bad fame) without necessarily identifying them. And Pete Ham- the guy who plays "Here comes the sun" with George Harrison at the Concert for Bangladesh- was such a beautiful songwriter.

[@ivanmay7890]

Susanna Hoffs and Aimee Mann collaborating together? I love them both! This is a dream come true!

[@MichaelBradley1967]

The same beautiful faces and voices from 35 years ago. They literally could have shot this video that long ago. And you can never go wrong covering a great old song like this.

[@MarysiaKosowski]

As a big Susanna fan, I think I recognize some of the footage from her older music videos (such as "My Side of the Bed" and "Unconditional Love"), so I'm not sure if the video footage here is necessarily current as of 2021, but yes, both ladies still look great. And maybe that was part of the vision for this music video, to show this nostalgic trip down memory lane. I love Susanna's music and have all her albums (and The Bangles, but I guess that goes without saying). Preordered this album and really enjoyed listening to it the other day upon its release. :) I think it's really awesome that, despite infrequent album releases, Susanna has managed to build a solid solo career after all, proving all the critics wrong who initially panned her debut solo album and said she was nothing without a band to back her up. She's an inspiration that sometimes, you don't have to run the race the fastest to get somewhere; you can achieve your dreams at any age and it's never too late for a new endeavor. :)

[@mclare71]

Beautiful goddesses always but this footage is from the 90's. Either way what a cover. Took my breath away.

[@SunLightFawn]

@@MarysiaKosowski > In a way that kind of relieves Me > it's like, what are their secret's for staying so young looking!!? I guess...just Keep on Rocking!! ;-)

[@chevinbarghest8453]

People are distracted by Susanna's beauty and they don't fully realise what a superb and controlled and disciplined voice she has... That takes work as well as natural ability

[@bnosel]

True, and lets not overlook Aimee's beauty.

[@stevemurray2737]

@@bnosel Wasn’t Aimee Mann supposed to be in this Video?.. Musta been distracted by Susanna’s Beauty!

[@chevinbarghest8453]

@@stevemurray2737 ... How do these supremacists maintain their prejudices after they have seen Susanna ? She can replace my ginger jobby anytime

[@stevemurray2737]

@@chevinbarghest8453 Ah… But Gingers do have special powers..

[@chevinbarghest8453]

@@stevemurray2737 All of them evil..They can't feel physical pain and they only flinch a bit when you eviscerate their sense of self worth

[@michaelnotigan7796]

One of Pete Ham's most gentlest of songs, done with great respect by the ladies here.

[@kikeazul5]

There should be a full album of these two awesome ladies together!

[@keithb7981]

I was just about to comment that it would have been awesome if Susannah and Amy had collaborated on full albums,

[@michaelnewell6385]

I can’t get over how good Susanna looks after all these years. Stunningly beautiful. Oh my God. Talent and beauty.

[@susannahoffsofficial1769]

I must say that I have enormous respect for you considering the manner in which I have made contact with you. I am very glad you are a fan of mine. May GOD bless you some more. I would love to have you a free ticket whenever am in your home zone and if am much free we can hangouts for dinner before my show, it always been a huge pleasure to have time with my fans before my event

[@bobhope369]

She has an eternal beauty that only an angel is gifted with. And such talent

[@DuncanFerguson-k1q]

@@susannahoffsofficial1769 I recently discovered your and Aimee Mann’s cover of the Name of the Game. I was stunned and so pleasantly surprised that anyone else even knew about this absolutely beautiful and melancholy song, let alone artists of your caliber. Thanks so much for the gorgeous recording! It gave me chills.

[@1stSaintsFan]

Love Da Badfinger and love this Cover by two talented Ladies.

[@ericfreeman5795]

Susanna and Aimee sound the same as in the 80s. And they harmonize so well together. A new recording by Susanna has been long awaited by her hardcore fans. This cover was absolutely beautiful. Susanna always hits her covers out of the park.

[@thomasm5828]

Another masterpiece by the Master of Melody Pete Ham. Very few songwriters could sing and play guitar as good as him… he was certainly on a different level

[@elsongs]

Manic Monday meets 'Til Tuesday!

[@timbrown2971]

Their voices compliment each other so well. Great combination.

[@Cap683]

Surprisingly, this is right. I would think that these two would be an odd pairing.

[@rumblehat4357]

Pete Ham was a phenomenal player/singer/songwriter. Deserved a better fate. Great song.

[@bhusar1]

So glad this song by Badfinger is getting some notice. You guys really did a great job on this.

[@bhootson6516]

I Agree. Just one of many great Badfinger songs.

[@michaelnewell6385]

I was a big fan of badfinger. Such a sad ending for them. Great band.

[@michaelnewell6385]

Good to see and hear. I always liked badfinger..,,A great sound, and their ending was very sad.

[@georgebarry8640]

As soon as I heard the melody..I knew it was Pete Ham. Thank you Aimee and Susannah. Great music.

[@OinotnaTv7]

What a Great memory, BADFINGER and Peter Hamm. Beautiful.

[@RockinAllDay]

*Ham.

[@remygarrison1451]

Stunningly beautiful rendition of this prescient Badfinger masterpiece. This song permeates the soul, and it lingers. Thank you Susanna.

[@robertcubinelli4961]

Two gorgeous and talented lasses. Music is life :)

[@chuckweatherby7233]

It's nice to see Bad Finger's influence coming outta the woodwork by awesome artists

[@54WMD]

Seeing this masterpiece makes me wish time would stop right here.

[@toreg.nyhammer6328]

Beautiful song, beautiful harmonies and beautiful voices! 😍

[@frankschonig2817]

What a most wonderful rendition of a Badfinger classic performed by two of the undoubtedly most beautiful ladies in todays music world.

[@paulrob55]

Susanna is even more gorgeous now than back in the 80s!

[@paulnyman6739]

Thank you Susanna and also Aimee for this classic cover, thank GOD the world hears more of Pete and Badfinger's beautiful music!! Wonderful to hear Pete Ham's songs from Badfinger catalog featured by both of you!!

[@petermercury]

Proper music. Ham is a genius! Evans aint too shabby either. Hope Stan Polley is forever forgotten.

[@RockinAllDay]

Don't forget Molland and Gibbins either.

[@loZoneranger560]

Such a true-to-spirit rendition of a gorgeous Badfinger song. Bravo, Ladies!!

[@blindowl9438]

One of my all time favourite songs by Badfinger. This is a great version. Thank you.

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

Right on Blind Owl. Was just thinking of yer namesake, as I was paying homage to some of the lesser known members of the ill fated 27 Club.

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

con la tua voce e la tua musica il mondo e' un posto migliore fabrizio

[@ianprice6591]

Susanna is alike a hidden treasure buried right under your nose and coupled with the links of Aimee Mann is like a holy grail ...... Lucky are we that discover Both talents ....

[@melvinmunson8331]

I dont care what anybody says Susanna Hoffs is a wonderful Human Being.Ive watched and listened to her forever.Ive asked her to Marry Me 9000 times in My Dreams.So far I've stayed asleep Long enough to see Her walking up the Aisle Towards me.But I wake up before she gets to me.Its ok that way I get to keep Dreaming about Her.Susanna You Don't Know this but I'm so in Love with You lol.

[@jamesbarnhart4395]

I really like this Bad Finger song. Susanna and Aimee did it justice. Thank you.

[@keinrodriguez9692]

Enchanting melody…

[@timewhys2383]

This is amazing! Thank you for doing this Badfinger song. There are SO many more that should be redone...

[@strumcrystrum]

When two incredible songwriting talents pivot to pay homage, you'd best pay attention. If this is a forecast of the two of you putting out a full-length together you can have my money.

[@mspfourreal6540]

I love to see Aimee singing!

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

CON SUSANNA HOFFS E LA SUA MUSICA IL MONDO E' VERAMENTE UN POSTO MIGLIORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@s.j.alexander4599]

Oh Susanna and Aimee! Beautiful duet!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Absolutely amazing badfinger cover I love the songs one of their best underrated tunes to me

[@terrymann1341]

One of the best cover versions of a song I have ever heard, done with such emotion and timbre in the vocals. What we need now is for these two very talented Ladies to make an album of material penned by Hoffs/Mann. Now that's a record that I would buy in an instant across all formats.

[@karllux-d6g]

I guess this will lead me back to you, since that Sweetheart of the Sun album that made my day. From the 83-85 Rickenbacker-soaked days of wine, rain and rose-thorns, to nowadays of fiction reality, your voice and guitar will always appease me like an angel passing by. Thanks.

[@victormanuelcruzaguilar6725]

Beautiful song 🤗

[@markchoate9021]

The obvious comment would be about how beautiful these two ladies are and what a great job they did with this song.... and all of that is very true. But, damn what a gorgeous song this is and it never got the play that it deserved or that many of Badfinger's songs received. Pete Ham was a genius and his story, as well as the entire Badfinger saga is so, so sad........

[@ogam5]

.....I'd say, EXCRUCIATING(ly so) Mark :(

[@susannahoffsofficial1769]

Hello how are you doing today thanks for your support my music always where are you from

[@markchoate9021]

@@susannahoffsofficial1769 You're most welcome. I am from middle Tennessee. Thank you for reply.

[@Hammerhandslockyer]

So I head to tiktok and through looking I come across this. My all time favourite song by local legend Pete Ham. I cannot put in enough words what it means to hear you’ve done a version 🫶🏼

[@MplsTodd]

So glad to hear this too obscure gem of a song get attention! Beautiful version!

[@xxdogmaxx]

This song will give to your coffee a better taste. Its like a warm blanket on your shoulder. Love it.

[@CarnabyStreetBand]

Great, job Susanna & Aimee on this awesome Badfinger song. I think Pete Ham would have loved it.

[@doyleperkins4916]

I'll be here for you. I see them now and they're not following a consistent path. They are everywhere. THE NAME OF THE GAME.

[@luigilongobardo3502]

I crushed for Susanna when 16,and after alla this years she is still so gorgeus❣

[@franciszapotocky9579]

That’s a very beautiful version of that song. We’ll put together. And those voices. Like a song sent from heaven sung by two angels put on earth. It doesn’t get any better than this.

[@mibeatleman6767]

Simply beautiful, I love all of Susanna's music that she puts out but her cover versions are especially beautiful.

[@gwenever4954]

a stunning rendition of a classic tune, a side note is that two of the library clips used in the video were also in the original video for Edison Lighthouse;s "love Grows (where my rosemary goes)

[@arpadlonewolf987]

I've never heard of this song before, my sin, I'm in love with it since now.

[@gregsmith5744]

What a beautiful, beautiful cover of a beautiful song. Those two voices are perfect, the leads, the harmonies, just beautiful.

[@ogam5]

.....maybe YOU two can petition the HOF to FINALLY nominate them, Susanna? Yeah, a RHETORICAL question, I do realize - as it STILL has yet to recognize the BANGLES.....

[@slojoe58]

Nice to know Badfinger still lives on!

[@johnschaefer2238]

I read sometime ago that Aimee Mann was a Badfinger fan and their music influenced her. Nice job by Susanna and Aimee to bring us another great Badfinger tune with their own take. I’m sure Pete, Tommy and Mike would approve as well as Joey.

[@christopheraliaga-kelly6254]

Two of the most beautiful and talented women in American pop music cover a song by one of the best pop groups from Wales in the '60s. A group afflicted with the most appalling bad luck!!

[@aliciafranco5704]

I must have died because I hear nothing but ANGELS 😇 MANN AND HOFFS ARE LEGEND ♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🤟🤟🤟

[@joshb23]

Yup, still in love with these two stunning talents - my high school crushes remain in tact, 35 years later!

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

THE NUMBER ONE HIT SINGLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fredrikmoback146]

One word: Brilliant👌

[@_JimS]

So who's idea was it to put these two great voices together? My compliments....BRAVO!! Not that they are two of my 80's heartthrobs or anything.......

[@kmhoefs]

Always loved this song, Pete Ham I think would enjoy these lovely ladies version of his song also.

[@MrCctvcamera]

This may be best cover song I have ever heard!

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

pop rock solare , nostalgico e romantico , BELLO!

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

At first I thought it was going to be a cover of the ABBA song of the same name. Then I was pleasantly surprised. Loved this song! Never knew it was a Badfinger song. Excellent. Now I wouldn't mind hearing any ABBA song covered by Miss Mann and Mrs. Roach. Two of the best! Thank you, ladies.

[@hurdygurdymensf]

Love this. Two of my favorite female singers.

[@sethschiller832]

This song is really good from two divas whose groups ruled the charts in the mid 80s as well as there successful solo careers

[@chevinbarghest8453]

"their" You're welcome..

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

Wonderful record , voce unica, bellissima , tuo fan dal 1984 da Roma FABRIZIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SirMikeyD]

Lovely high harmonies from Aimee (starting around 2:37) add a distinct flavor to this version.

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

Yes, very good. She has great range, and you don't hear her go to the high side quite as much. I was playing 'The Forgotten Arm' in a girl friend's car one time, and she said the singer's voice is very androgynous. I had never thought of Aimee's voice that way. Still don't.

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

I LOVE SUSANNA HOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Davecomedy]

It’s almost as if this was recorded, put in a time capsule and only recently discovered. Two such distinctive voices that blend so well together. Bravo - well done!

[@danpeter5298]

Everytime I listen to this song and the two fantastic voices it comforts and strengthens me.

[@charlesp683]

Exquisite. Pure class. Two of the best voices and musicians to this day. I love all of your Under the Covers albums. Your respect for the songs shines through. Can't wait for the new LP!!!!

[@gcvrsa]

I can't believe I just stumbled across this. Two of my favorite artists ever since the 1980s, who inspired me to play both guitar and bass. :swoon: I have songs from both SH (Beekeeper's Blues) and AM (Voices Carry) in my open mic night set list.

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

Bellissimo disco , Complimenti!!!!!

[@richalderson6069]

Lovely version. Thank you ladies!!

[@Bob-hq5lj]

As if we needed more proof that Susanna is one of the most beautiful women of the last century

[@MrSmiley1964]

such beauty leaves me speechless. I hope the rest of the project is this good.

[@halloweenjack2562]

Superb! AM classy act on everything she does. Also, great use of vintage video footage, and love the use of the 60's dancers from the Edison Lighthouse promo film, actually one of the most joyful songs ever written and released.

[@thomascalamo4236]

Peter would have been proud of what you did with this song, giving it the proper justice.excellent rendition.

[@fabriziofinetti9364]

A LOT OF MAGNIFICENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garyanddoris6022]

Wow 👏........... 👏, magnificent performance 🎭 👏 🙌

[@joeyday1252]

Such distinctive voices blending so well. Fantastic.

[@AbdulRashidCovers]

great cover !!

[@jackwezesa1081]

Goose bump material . I m getting my Badfinger albums out today !

[@gerardoantoniosalinasramir7077]

So beautiful song, a very lovely voice!! You touche my feelings!!

[@BonelishOfficial]

Beautiful performance

[@SJH279]

Have been listening to Susanna’s music for over 40 years and she has been delivering consistently exquisite material for the same length of time. This piece doesn’t disappoint. Thanks for posting.

[@RockinAllDay]

That's a Badfinger song.

[@RockinAllDay]

@@SJH279 No problem! Gald to have helped. Here's their version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqenZXZrnqlljJY And that's a version from a few months earlier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKS5kK16maqHadk

[@RockinAllDay]

@@SJH279 My pleasure. By the way, I suggest listening to more of their songs. These guys wrote "Without You".

[@jimhuddle6885]

Like a blanket for the soul, those voices wrap you in warmth.

[@relentlesscactus]

Two of my favorite female singing voices - and they blend like the voices of angels. Tears from the emotion of it all.

[@quantumpotential7639]

I'm sorry for all your tears. Try to keep your head up and most of all, never ever skip calf day. 🇺🇸🏋️💪

[@relentlesscactus]

@@quantumpotential7639 I insulted you and burned your arse in my reply and would have clearly won this round, but the censors at KZbin erased my comment even thought I toned it down on the second attempt. So I guess you win.

[@AlanZukof]

Beautiful ...

[@randyinghram5550]

A wonderful Pete Ham song!! (Badfinger). :)

[@barryrahn5957]

These two ladies harmonize beautifully. Have me the chills. Kudos!

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

Hamming it up. He's a member of the 27 club, and you almost never hear his name. Ron McKernan too, and I'll bet even most so called Deadheads do not know that. Excellent version, you two!

[@b00k13tub3]

Love this tune, excellent song choice and performance :)

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

Amazing! Pete Ham would be proud.

[@fredoswego]

took me a minute or so to remember who first did this song, but good version ladies. very haunting.

[@samuelnardi5634]

Beautiful song done by two of the best.

[@ericmclaughlin73]

Love the slow vibrato Susanna is using here.

[@arlethvitanza]

...again and forever, master Hoffs: ✨🙏✨ ...thank you so much for this, your music, inspiration and everything ✨🎶😊🎸🎶✨ ...infinite blessings and successes