Chris Corner / Simon Le Bon - The Chauffeur (Meli Melo Part 7)

[@jeffreysargent]

If you found this on your own I salute you. You're my people.

[@chrisatkinson168]

I just searched for sweaty ocarina classics. How did you find it?

[@jeffreysargent]

@@chrisatkinson168 I was looking up Sneaker Pimps related music and came across Chris and Simon here.

[@oplina9166]

i’m just a fan of Sneaker Pimps

[@jeffreysargent]

@@oplina9166 So am I, very much. I have a bunch of photos from a show I went to in Stuttgart, DE in 2002 in this old WWII bunker. The place was called De Rohre. I sat on the end of the stage and took pics with the first real digital camera I ever had. It was before cell phones and I was hooked. IAMX is Chris.

[@pyondere]

hey :3

[@hande5788]

I think it's the best version of the chauffeur

[@steveduncan9256]

Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one and yours stinks . If you think this is the best version stop shooting up you junky bastard

[@dthk_]

Definitely

[@marih2829]

Really ❤

[@AlenBBB]

Hounting ❤❤❤❤

[@Nadia.Crowley]

Absolutely

[@soozn]

There is no way I could have been more obsessed with The Chauffeur until I heard this version. It's gorgeous, and I love how Simon is so stoically into it. Love.

[@windowzombie]

It's crazy that Simon is harmonizing to his own song, but it sounds so beautiful!

[@coastlifelive9992]

Chris Corner is absolutely incredible. live, studio...doesn't matter. one of the greatest musicians ever imo

[@maz2032]

Totally agree.. Iamx songs saved my life

[@zuzx]

I love how Chris is enjoying the performance. just staying relaxed, sipping champagne and smiling while singing. so cool.

[@courtneyw.1285]

This is absolute perfection - hauntingly beautiful. So amazing to see Chris and Simon perform this masterpiece together!

[@Funkgun]

5:55 Simon gives a little sly smile like. Damn, this kid's got this song and made it his own. Mad props to Simon to still be able to hit high notes 35 years plus, after making this song.

[@hekewika]

@emily I was thinking the same thing!!

[@wordsofcheresie936]

Props to Simon the let someone else have the spotlight and the glory. It make me see him in a new light and I respect him a whole lot more.

[@clonmult]

More like 21 years, performance was 2003. Rio was released in 1982. But Simon still keeps his voice to this day.

[@Manx36]

This song haunts you like no other. It lingers like an echo and you feel it no matter who sings it. Quality performance.

[@MissNovemberTuesday]

I love this version. I love how it is slow and sounds darker and more depraved than the original. The Duran Duran version is all nice and polished and pretty. This is gritty and dirty and sort of makes me feel like I want to shower, but it leaves me satisfied and with no regrets. It's like a hot musical tryst in a seedy motel room.

[@g.a.amstutz6653]

MissNovemberTuesday Well said...

[@annkennedy1672]

YASSSSSS!!!!!

[@marcusleja7133]

Original version was more depraved, because it fools the superficial into thinking it's pretty. This version is more obvious. The young guy is talented, but Nick and Simon did it better in the original.

[@Nadia.Crowley]

@@marcusleja7133 ok boomer

[@marcusleja7133]

Not a boomer. But leave it to a simpleton poster to get it wrong.

[@brutalize600]

I keep telling myself, 'just ONE more time....' as I rewind the song over and over and over again.

[@N_0968]

I heard the original and had to listen to this one as well as it was my inntroduction to this song.

[@musicmary1331]

Same

[@moondrops9445]

the harmonizing is incredible... that Simon is so genuine and is stepping out into a new territory. They compliment each other. Very intense

[@woodthehood]

This is my #1 favorite DD song of all time, and these guys look like they either just had a GREAT time, or are about to. They look totally wasted. Chris's version definitely pays respect to this classic song, he does a great job singing it. Bravo.

[@Thamikaroxy]

Mine too!!! I thought I was only one. It has been since the very first time I heard it when the album was release!!!

[@PennineLad]

And my "friends" wonder why I love IAMX and Chris......

[@ozkey1558]

I know this comment is a year old, so hopefully you've had time to find new friends 😉

[@ReelEC]

14 years and I'm still coming back to this song.

[@boopthesnoot719]

Chris did an amazing job his voice is like a liquid gold!

[@maz2032]

Totally agree 👍

[@swedishchef4003]

The Chauffeur is my favourite song of Duran Duran!! ...and I am so in love with the original version on the album. This... this was... well... shocking and wonderful - in the best of ways! Yes... I love it!

[@Durancrazy]

Simon Lebon, pure magic.

[@sum1err]

and sheer class

[@deedee-pt5ky]

Yes he still great to me will be 60 in a couple of weeks just gotta lay off the booze tho.

[@julianaferrone8734]

Simon is eerie and very smooth. What does that smirk mean? He is the king is that what he is implying? Chris you think you have it? Poseur the deceiver joker. Dimon here is an incredible magician

[@gagelestat4175]

Yes he is......

[@Tracydot3]

There is too much sexy going on here, I can't take it. ♡♡♡

[@NART211]

Too much sexy going on that even a straight guy is feeling it.

[@annkennedy1672]

Ohhh hell yesss... ima neeeding to fan myself to cool off from this.... this is soMe sexy shit right here😛👍😁 hot is hot... don’t try to anylize... just get it 👍😍😉😛😛😛😛😝😝😝😝

[@bobeaupits9174]

Tracy.3 By the look of ur pic I believe U Kno Sexy 😎😍😘

[@konstrati]

OK.... one more "Duranie for life" here :-) and watching this video I HAD TO SAY that Chris Corner respects and honors this masterpiece song sooo much that I got shivers down my spine! Bravos young man! No need to say much about Simon Le Bon though... To my ears he is always a sonic god, is that enough? xxx

[@tinagilliland9732]

Love the original on Rio album. But loving this. I never knew Simon could get so wasted. Perfection none the less. In sync with each other.

[@GregBurcham]

"The Chauffeur" is just one of those songs for me that just..... hits this little private spot in the back of my head, where no one but is allowed to be, and it just makes like a crazy endorphin realease from the space there, it's just an insane moment of audio bliss.

[@OKT0BERM00N]

Being an old school Duran Duran fan and also a big Chris Corner Fan, I must say that this is a wonderful treat for me. Chris and Simon are BOTH great vocalist ! ...This is my favorite Duran Duran song ever and Chris did a wonderful job signing this with Simon..Even though they are both smashed in this clip...haha!

[@ardmag]

THIS IS PURE GOLD!!! BEST LIVE I've ever seen... studio version got nothing on it!!!

[@kseniasafonova1009]

It's pure silver

[@abigaileldritch]

The thing that makes Chris singing this so good is he’s the type of human to really mean it. It’s believable from him

[@glendaco3323]

love simon's harmonies on this

[@regplasma7906]

A brilliant version and this is Simon Le Bon at his coolest at the start ,whacking back the passed on champers from Chris .

[@ronfarney6477]

This is epic brilliant fantasic wow wow wow 🎉🎉🎉 Simon Lebon wow that is what you call a true hard musician and singer he's just totally brilliant 🎉🎉🎉

[@gibi3456]

Wow... Charming performance by Simon and beautiful version of the song...

[@Mac_Murdo]

Chris Corners live vocals are amazing on this track and suit it perfectly. I have to say that I never thought anyone could rise above Simon for what for me is the best track on the DD Rio album. Many have tried to cover The Chauffeur and many have failed... except the Sneaker Pimps, this live version is even better than their studio cover in my opinion. I had never heard of them until I came across them while looking for versions of The Chauffeur. Thanks for uploading!

[@davemurray2592]

MacMurdo well he’s good but above simon’s vocals? I don’t think so. But he does perform this song well.

[@mortenc2373]

I feel the same extra ordinary (world) brillant.

[@maz2032]

If you like Chris corners voice.. maybe Have a listen to some of chris corners ( Iamx ) songs ...triggers ,happiness , dead in this house(used in the series how to get away with murder) amongst many others of theirs... extremely talented and underrated in my opinion. Xxx

[@djsickmick]

It's great to see Simon sing his harmony part as he probably did during the original recording of this song while having Chris Corner sing the melody. I've learned through reading that Simon is a master at harmonizing with himself on the Duran Duran recordings. I think that this collaboration is certainly well done!

[@DarthSiGi]

Yes, out of his element and in a different register. It is a great experience, one worth revisiting....10 years later.

[@sophialysikat9840]

I remember discovering this song roughly 15 years ago, as a fan of Chris. Now as an adult I find myself going back to this song and his other music again and appreciating the music even more than I thought was possible. So beautiful and addictive

[@veerchasm1]

Sneaker Pimps just released a new album. Just amazing

[@musicmary1331]

Chris is so wonderful he's just a genius his voice is angelic and otherworldly I can't describe it he has the best voice

[@OxfordTelescope1317]

One of greatest songs of all time with backing vocals with the original singer. He knew it something special and good. I remember coming down from MDMA on a boardwalk at 5 am listening to this song. It was one the most beautiful experiences in my life.

[@djhfan38]

Absolutely love this no matter how many times I see it!

[@ermagerdmuffins]

2:08 Perfection. My favorite DD song, and this is how I stumbled upon Chris Corner.

[@apocindustries7217]

i love simons class with the drink at the beginning

[@edsonnavarrus7379]

Artistic group giftness in itself, nice to hear this brittish gentlemen

[@nurtenyilmaz3]

I must watch this everyday until I die *red eyes*

[@JuliettaHerbst]

Chris is pure sex and intensity and Simon is just SO cool and relaxed! :-D Especially when playing the ocarina... Love this!!

[@demmysdreams2826]

Oh WOW! This was FANTASTIC, but then again 98% of anything Chris Corner does is fantastic.

[@Ziondweller]

Uh! My favorite Duran Duran song!

[@mjolnika]

god, this 'black' voice of him. i love it so much (i feel his voice as 'white' now)

[@marilynmichellestrong-koon5188]

It's interesting you would say that. I feel similarly, if not precisely the same. It feels like some of the sex and darkness was lost as the years have gone past, and been replaced with a different flavor of darkness. It's more existential dread and cleansing now.

[@jomontanee]

Too much sexiness, too much powerful talent on one stage. My heart is not strong enough to take it.

[@meastrau4772]

Sooo much feeling 💞 Chris is fantastic, while Simon is being with him in grandeur. This is, what I needed.

[@serene23]

Duran Duran was my first favorite band. the Chauffer remains one of my favorite songs EVER, Sneaker Pimps/Chris Corner/IAMX is one of my favorite new artists. This version and these two kick ass. Two very different versions, both awesome.

[@sophiewilleme9921]

A la base j'adore depuis sa sortie cette chanson de Duran Duran, cette version est une belle découverte un énorme coup de cœur, Chris Corner a une voix sublime pour l'interpréter et son arrangement musical est génial.

[@barbaram.4105]

Christopher Antony Corner mesmerises me everytime. Chapeau, Maestro

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

Because of course this performance would have champagne and ocarinas....

[@johnrappaport3105]

That was really fucking amazing. Simon's range is amazing.

[@acidbetta]

oh my god....I was left speechless by this version, the Chris's voice?! OMG!

[@mllemirose]

been a fan of DD since i was a kid and this is one of my all time favorite songs. even before i became a fan of IAMX, i loved the sneaker pimps cover of this song. this version is just incredible - absolute perfection.

[@danielaferrelli]

Chris canta questa canzone divinamente

[@roxputin9197]

This song. Those artist. That moment in time......Perfection*

[@cebollafatboy666]

this is the ultimate collab of humanity.

[@chrissimpson6701]

Happy birthday Simon, still got it!

[@francescagrimaldi222]

Simon canta magnificamente anche in questa versione 💖💖💖

[@LukaGalle]

I'm so very very impressed!! Can't believe that I didn't know Chris Corner in 2003.... My respect for him grows every day xxxxx

[@kotka7x]

can't get enough of this song

[@66TigerTiger]

simon...the best!!!!!!!!

[@rosalbina188]

fantastic performance. chris' presence adds to an already great song

[@mSkarpello]

Timeless performance.. Classic 4 sure...

[@Missexaltation]

Probably my favourite live ever

[@carolebriggs8441]

my best boys together WOW

[@theorphan9700]

I never get tired of listening to this version, priceless 💯❤️

[@ifri82]

I love how Simon is standing there ❤️

[@hertzbrecherblankton]

Chris and Simon, my alltime heroes. Best Duran Duran song ever! Good choice for remix Chris, But.. we still hope for a SneakerPimps Reunion...

[@ronfarney6477]

This is so so so assume bloody brilliant luv it fantastic

[@daviddrews6589]

They need to do this again. Simon would kill it

[@josefwest1359]

I found it So great!!!!

[@garyzgal]

Ok old school Duranie here...this blew me and my bff away...also an OSD...to the point of obsession with chris corner! Holy shit that is one fucking talented man!!!

[@reomemewagon]

Some people do a thing, and simon plays the ocarina of time. I like this MUCHFORDS.

[@jennifermccormack2771]

So beautiful and Chris' dimples I love them :)

[@sherlinmejia764]

Jennifer Mccormack omg yes

[@johnthomas-km2bf]

Chris Corner and Simon Le Bon is the start of a pretty cool band if you asked me.....always kinda thought sneaker pimps and IAMX had a duran duran vibe.

[@doller153]

Nobody does it better than Simon

[@juliofpaz]

The king of cover that surpasses the original ... I love this one so much :D

[@mill5241]

Versione stupenda, Simon ha una una voce incredibile, perfetto anche quando suona l'ocarina

[@dealan-de8467]

I do not have goose bumps very often. But HERE! And I can't get the Ocarina out of my head.

[@bittercokejjang]

awesome performance

[@andrescacer]

Skills=accidents, blessed from the gods and envy from rest of us = art

[@66TigerTiger]

i love simon...

[@pinkyndebrain4578]

So gorgeous, my jaw dropped!

[@squirevictoria4777]

My favorite version

[@hmartin7029]

Here, on repeat a thousand time ;)

[@Electrofanka]

Omg I didn't know they did it together! :0 The Chauffeur is one of my favourite Duran Duran song ♥

[@MissNovemberTuesday]

Just a comment on all of the people speculating about Simon being drunk or sedated. I've seen him @ times when he gets in this really quiet serene mood and he does get quiet. He has not been drunk or anything during those times. That is not to say it is not possible here, but it does not mean he IS drunk or sedated either. He is sometimes just in a sort of zone. Since this is not a DD show where he would be all pumped up to perform a whole show, he simply may have been feeling chill.

[@tracymccowan4232]

Exactly right!!

[@Elwaydrive]

I am addicted to this video too. It is absolutely fantastic.

[@jemms2012]

The voice of chris is amazing :p

[@barbaram.4105]

jemms2012 ❤

[@iamcandace369]

beautiful.

[@phoenixraine2002]

OMG this is perfection

[@jb4480]

omg!!! this is so absolutely ACE!!! I'd give my little finger to see these two brilliant men sharing the same stage.

[@philc7168]

this is possibly one of the best live recordings ever

[@janinebedfordl]

Always thought "Chauffeur" was the best thing on Rio, best thing DD ever did in fact - this version is possibly better

[@K_Reeves]

I adore Chris Corner im one of his biggest fan's i love sneaker pimps that was the band he was in but now its IAMX I like IAMX way more then sneaker pimps but sneaker pimps was a good band THE GUY HAS A AMAZING VOICE ONE OF THE BEST

[@acidbetta]

can we have a studio version? Chris and Simon...please...!!I'm comsuming this video on youtube!

[@annkennedy1672]

Ummm.... my new deliciousness... Chris corner is amazing!!!! I’m a Duran girl from way back, “genre’d” into hair band metal... but also this is gorgeously connecting and sexy🙃 I love this Chris corner IAMX stuff ooooifffff!!!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

What an amazing song ..from the greatest Simon and the actual greatest Chris!!!!!!

[@АлександрМухин-ф7в]

The best ! (IMHO ( «In My Humble Opinion» ) ) You can listen ENDLESSLY and always with pleasure, it seems, any song from the bands of these vocalists -- IAMX & Duran Duran ! Самые лучшие ! (ИМХО («по скромному моему мнению» ) , с точки зрения их , как вокалистов и с точки зрения их творчества . ) Вы можете слушать бесконечно и всегда с удовольствием, кажется, любую песню из творчества групп этих вокалистов -- IAMX & Duran Duran !

[@mogznwaz]

Wow! This is a really cool version... The singer from Sneaker Pimps has a great voice and Simon's harmony is spot on of course...