Tenacious D covers Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game'

Jack Black can do it all. What song do you want to hear Tenacious D take on next?
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#tenaciousd
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#jackblack
#chrisisaak

[@Zasil]

He does not need a microphone. His voice is f*****g powerful.

[@tophmcgoph9229]

Sadly not without the pick it isnt.

[@REAPER3fitty]

Powerful

[@drewkeeter9732]

I love you guys 🥺🤌🏻

[@michelelaraia7358]

Raspy too

[@CS-my2uu]

Master exploder

[@flairhayden]

If the D spent their remaining years making covers on covers on covers I'd be a-ok with that. Astounding talent

[@Christos_Kurios]

I totally agree to this statement

[@TheDanishBully]

i wish they would lose weight, so we can enjoy them many years to come :(

[@blurrlightt]

​@@TheDanishBully💀 what

[@callumclow2999]

@@blurrlightt high bodyweight is not conducive with a long life

[@blurrlightt]

@@callumclow2999 ik but ita kinda rude

[@worm3893]

Kg's little smile as jb is hitting that note is everything 😭😭😭

[@Ellipsis-101]

Literally had the same look on his face the entire time 😑

[@tjMAC999]

@worm3893 Rt bro he looks like he just took a nice dab n is feeling it ..😂😂

[@philth8540]

This is so beautiful. So used to seeing him goofing around that the talent isn’t taken so seriously but this performance just proves what he’s capable of. Great skills on the guitar by Kyle too.

[@mathewmiller4617]

Kg needs more love. This man plays guitar at such a high level. Jack black is lucky to have him. He's a true virtuoso

[@DaveZee823]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bufomarinus5494]

You cannot play this better

[@osielrDZ1]

You could say that, more than a man, he's a shiny golden god

[@CliffCloud-tg8og]

Can you just give me some room, you're kinda cramping my style.

[@Mr1121628]

I haven’t heard the rest, but the part they showed in the clip is a ridiculously easy guitar part. Was it played well? Yeah. But it certainly doesn’t identify him as a “virtuoso” or “high level”. Obviously he is a fantastic guitar player, but this part doesn’t come anywhere near demonstrating that.

[@markmarkivich7052]

One of the most talented people in the business. Can play, sing, act is funny and lights up a room. I am smiling writing this.

[@HighStakesDanny]

Big fan too

[@sphinxscu2022]

Him and Keanu Reeves are probably the 2 best humans in Hollywood

[@rainingsunshine25]

Smiling reading it. 💛

[@banaballe]

Couldnt agree more ❤

[@justindececco5836]

Hit that pipe some more buddy😊

[@alexdetullio7654]

He’s sooooo underrated

[@pauldutton7459]

It is uncanny how good these guys are. Two major talents

[@stevedonaldson4706]

They are awesome!❤

[@The_Crow_Flies]

These guys really don't get enough love for their talent. They are honestly so good.

[@justheretoinspireyou5803]

That was good?!?😬

[@The_Crow_Flies]

@@justheretoinspireyou5803 yes.

[@vampvhs]

@@justheretoinspireyou5803 your standards are too high for how low of a person you are

[@yyyyyk]

I think they get more than enough recognition for their level. So many other people cover songs better than them, and their original content is aimed more towards comedy than actual musical talent.

[@mannysanfeliz9872]

The greatest band on this Green 🌎

[@robertomartinez8434]

Tenacious D is like an undercurrent. You don't see it but when it grabs you. It just takes you away . Glad to see you're still out there.

[@RideDriveandbuildAU]

Bro best description I’ve ever read.

[@Juniorjunk3965]

So true

[@ryanfindlay599]

​@@RideDriveandbuildAU totally agree with you on that 👏 👍🏻

[@Theindyredhead]

​@@ryanfindlay599 l⁰⁰⁰0l😊ppppppppppppp]pp00⁰aaqq⁰l⁰❤❤❤❤❤⁰(7❤⁰⁰😊😊ql😊😊😊😊😊6😊😊😊😊😊😊😮😊😮is 😊

[@jamiehoverson8719]

P

[@martinpanks992]

Spot on guitar playing there where he is mirroring the power in Jack's voice.

[@BrizzNewton]

I never would’ve ever thought of this duo covering this song, but I’m so ecstatic that they did.

[@rayspooner1982]

Jack Black is a multi millionaire who looks like a clerk at a gas station right near a trailer park.

[@nowvoyagerNE]

thanks ... i thought he looked and sounded like Jack Black.

[@kalebthompson6068]

That's his iconic look. The man's a living legend

[@zackiej89]

And I wouldn't change a thing, he's perfect

[@pbcityis-witty6268]

Funny that's my job and I've been told since I'm a teenager I look like Jack Black 😂😂

[@Dan_TheMedic]

Proving that judging someone by their looks is shallow and often clouds the reality of their true self. As a real medic (its not just a self entitled profile name) I've had the pleasure of speaking and attending to so many people over the years and the single most valuable lesson I've learned is that if you take time to listen and speak to people, you'll be surprised what wonders their lives and history may behold... ... the remainder are small minded oxygen thieves.

[@vullrath]

the back story is both lost people they loved.. and he brought the band back together to help heal his friend from depression.. lots of stuff these guys gone through together.. true friendship..

[@rmendoza7499]

Wow, didn’t know this. Thanks for sharing.

[@rbjax2001]

Very cool story I did not know this.

[@BenMachado]

Yeah they both lost Flarna

[@hari23]

Yeah, sure

[@spacecase135]

Beautifully done

[@jimmywinter7961]

These 2, this duo is absolutely legendary and they don't ever get enough credit.

[@calvinengelbrecht6708]

I loved this but I couldn't help but picture him singing "what a wicked thing to do...skadoosh" 😂

[@adventureswithjosh1897]

😂😂😂😂

[@stoneylonesome4165]

"What wicked fligga gig goo"

[@larissanovikova3305]

Ржууу

[@ryanstokes5363]

This dude has more real talent in his pinky toe than most other people. Definitely one of the greats!

[@Nemisis007]

Yeah, I personally have zero talent in my pinky toe.

[@TheSighphiguy]

not really. he just has a lot of drive and energy. "almost" literally A N Y O N E can do what anyone else can with the proper motivation and work.

[@humanactivated1017]

​@@TheSighphiguy ya ok sure . Dumbest most uneducated on creative arts comment I've heard on KZbin . Go show us and write a hit song that is as strong as Wicked game and sing it ...

[@heatheninferos2231]

@@TheSighphiguy Not when it comes to voices. You either have the potential to be a great singer or you don’t from birth without external factors such as surgery.

[@TheDave6vi6]

The most underrated duo/band ever.

[@DGRIFF]

If Jack didn't move into acting, we might have some of the best music ever made by only 2 people... well, 3 with leeeee.... leeeeee.... leeee.... Lee!

[@kistinka]

But without acting, a world wont be good place.

[@jeremyoberther5982]

Im a huge d fan. Used to watch em on HBO before tribute came out. They are literally the greatest metal band in the history of the world. They said so themselves many times over the last 30 years. But, if theres a greater measurment of talent im unaware of, then yes, id agree they're underrated

[@diogoxitao]

I love this man.

[@fred96ful]

the best!!! only love for real rock n' roll! Ladies and Gentlemen, Tenacious D!! love from Italy ❤️🇮🇹

[@Zaxby722]

Jack has so much vocal range it's insane, so good.

[@LilSirAxolotl]

This is a great example of his dynamic range too

[@ffokcuf761]

And yet the Cover from corey Taylor is by far better. This here is average at best

[@travzimmerman1340]

Vocal range is the most overrsted thing in music. TONE is what's important.

[@rikweeds2306]

Man his immigrant song cover his range is incredible

[@Ancientneutrality]

@@ffokcuf761 I went to go listen to Taylor after reading your comment and he is not my favorite singer of this song.

[@RichardHubbuck]

Needs to be released as a single. Absolutely outstanding

[@seewhativescene]

Released as a single is the title of my Master Blaster sextape

[@deborahduthie4519]

Released yess!

[@christianmitchell3345]

Agreed

[@kimberlyharper6182]

agreed 💯

[@anthonybarrett9648]

every word reminds when my first true love left me with a broken heart. That's why I love this version and the original.

[@Midnight-Snake]

Is there anything this man can't do vocally JB is awesome & props to Kyle also awesome on the guitar 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@grecko9733]

The Smiley from Kyle makes it even better. He know that Jack killing it 👌

[@MrMonro27]

Thought the same exact thing.

[@RoodiniCats]

I'm thinking KG is trying to keep it together, Jables is pretty funny

[@silentskies]

YES

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

I adore Tenacious D, they have so much talent and Jack has a voice that can melt a heart or blast your brain out

[@sammontanye319]

You both are amazing artist thank yall for the years of music and for this cover of wicked game its been playing over and over in my head for a week since ive first seen this video 😅

[@rebeccadagostino6299]

Really LOVE! POWERFUL! THE JOY OF THE MUSIC N WORDS COMING FORTH FROM BOTH !! ITS MAGIC!❤

[@philcornish2187]

It's so good to see Jack back doing his true Passion. We need more from Tenacious D

[@liamshiznit8053]

I wish they did a full cover of this song, I never realised how amazing his voice is

[@asanti2311]

Stands at the top of one of my favorite covers. I love y'all so fuckn much!!!!

[@moxbroker]

KG’s smile as JB hits the high note… I wish these 2 could make music together forever.

[@jamesbrody9798]

Tenacious D. a most unforgettable duo, and one you can always go back to and enjoy hearing. A true light in the dark. You guys are the ones everyone needs on their playlists.

[@tjsam805]

jack is a underrated singer. dude got pipes.

[@aaronbailey9454]

Absolutely

[@andreww2657]

Hes only underrated to those who've never heard tenacious d. Jack black is an good actor, but a true musician at heart and it shows.

[@Sean-te9cg]

His Dio covers are fire.

[@jakeryan9469]

He commits 110% to any song he sings.

[@climber950]

He’s got pipes. But the man just radiates something that’s just indescribable. His energy for life. He’s probably one of the most underrated people in Hollywood and in a music. And Rage Cage equally underrated.

[@ametalman66]

Jack and Kyle are Awesome and truly love music🤘😎🤘

[@jopiefourie4213]

KG absolutely smiles at Jack's voice, pretty cool man.

[@jonahkaun891]

The Tenacious D cover that a Tenacious D fan didn't ask for but is completely blown away by . . .

[@scottadkins5238]

The pure raw emotion in Jack's emotional voice is pure goosebumps...the look on KG's face is pure passion...well done D!

[@wallswork5329]

Dude KG is an insane guitarist too

[@tafibone1974]

He's cool as !!

[@scottadkins5238]

@James, zack Nehring ya got me ! Loved it!

[@dsch1znit]

Listen to the Chris Isaak version, it has way more soul.

[@808ghostMiller]

He’s definitely pure from the heart!

[@Sandi-zh2wx]

Beautiful, just beautiful ❤

[@deanwilkinson8458]

Need this as a full cover

[@jazzloveslatte318]

No I don't wanna fall in love... but I just did. Again. Oh my God, this song on Jack's voice. When I heard I closed my eyes, and layed back to listen. Just submerge in his voice. The guitar completements all this. I need a full version.

[@bassjammincaleb]

So powerful these 2 are together. It’s awesome colab to see them get back together. That definitely moved me. Jacks voice and kyles playing in one word… YES!

[@thefirstpersonpeople8067]

Oh man that brought a tear to my eye when the chorus hit

[@demeterzsuzsa]

One of my favorite covers... This and the one from HIM. ❤❤❤

[@peterwest6827]

Jack has an incredible voice period!

[@ubernate860]

The way he sings "ddeeoOOoooOOooo" in every song will never get old

[@franciscolopez7700]

I played bass in a church band and got chills when we clicked and sounded good. Can't imagine what these guys feel after some perfect guitar played or hitting those vocal notes. Amazing sound

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

It’s always so cool when he drops the Schtick and just SINGS. Man has a buttery voice.

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

His voice could be on a soundtrack to any movie and it would make it more epic and great.

[@Dragulamp3]

Kinda exagerated. He is just a cool fella

[@lawrencew7813]

​@@Dragulamp3I'm pretty cool to😅

[@cambium0]

Note from the Future: check out Kung Fu Panda IV -- more epic and great due to 'D cover

[@HIGHWAYATMIDNIGHT]

Jesus that was sick boys! Kyle & Jack are super underrated! Love ya dudes! ⭕️

[@highlovevibration]

Love this funny man's passion for music!💕

[@semperfi30132]

WOW... Jack never fails to amaze

[@thecappy]

I need the whole thing.

[@FoodStampPhone]

Thats what she said

[@Jay369]

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[@thecappy]

@@Jay369 yeah I found it after I posted that. Good looking out

[@Jay369]

@@thecappy 🤘

[@i_amChrisJxmes]

​@@thecappy is there a full version?

[@SamK-vj7if]

The passion that shows with jack is off the charts

[@CoquitoPapi01]

We want...nay... WE NEED the whole song! What a talent!

[@PickOfDestiny89]

Where is it??? I need to know!

[@alikazam2000]

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[@jediday6664]

WOW!! That's incredible, the talent between those two has never lead to disappointment.

[@CharlaLeibrock]

These 2 are such a rare, brilliant gem. There's SO MUCH talent between them it's crazy BOTH, AS TENACIOUS D, AREN'T recognized for these lovely, EMOTIONAL, (cuz this one made me cry almost immediately) covers. Its just such a beautiful thing to watch them. They are PERFECT.

[@mrreemann3739]

This band has always reminded me of me and my buddy playing REO Speedwagon and partying...If You're out there, you know who you are

[@eleven864]

Oh how wonderful. That song is a masterpiece. One of the most truthfully bittersweet songs of all time.

[@blackflycanada4943]

Seeing Jack Black all grey really makes me feel older.

[@FlatlandMando]

We ARE older, see what is possible?...respect yourself, respect Jack

[@MosesBelieved]

I thought these guys were part of the Grateful Dead😂

[@_Feanaro_]

So...can he be Jack Grey now? 😉

[@wurdofwizdumb1928]

Getting older is a blessing. Congratulations 🥳 ❤

[@Perry_dAccard]

​​@@_Feanaro_ The problem here is that when he gets very old he might become Jack White and then things gets very confusing. (Seven Nation Army intensifies)

[@user-ok7xb3en6d]

I just can't get enough of you guys.

[@brianmcvicker829]

One of the most underrated singers of all time! I hope he and cage tour, would love to see Tenacious D live!

[@jamesbell2902]

Nothing beats Isaak’s ‘twangy’ voice of the original but gotta give credit where it’s due. Jack doesn’t disappoint.

[@ZZubZZero]

Nothing like Jack Black's voice either. Truly one of a kind

[@Deathcatclub]

HIM made the best version of Wicked Game and that’s a fact

[@jdhoss153]

I think Corey Taylor did the best version to this song. Very powerful

[@mrblack1505]

The man is a national treasure

[@Rainbowgrrl]

INTERNATIONAL

[@L9Sparklehorse]

These men*

[@DesertRainReads]

Wow, what a voice and KG is a guitar wizard. Hats off to both of them for stripping this track down to it's roots and then rebuilding it from the ground up Iike this.

[@leejames9422]

Just greatly talented.

[@johnnybr85]

What I like about tenacious d is that they never tried to be anything they aren't... Always true to themselves doing their "different sound"... And the white beards fit so nicely here... We all grow up, but just some live their lives respecting their true self... Nice to see they are still on!

[@Lucyely]

I'm crying. I love him so much, they're the best.

[@MyndTrixx]

JB and KG are the true Bards that nobody knew they needed. GOAT! thanks for all the laughs Tenacious D!

[@benlewcoop]

What a voice JB has, and what a guitarist KG is. Astounding!

[@luizzuniga8570]

His voice just keeps getting better as he ages. What a legend

[@House_Husband_Romeo]

Almost brought tears to my eyes man. I’m blown away. I grew up listening to tenacious D as a teen now I’m 33 and I can see the skill and wisdom time has instilled in these men. I’m a proud fan.

[@przemysawgolczak8387]

I love this guy. He's so positive, funny, he's so normal, simple and kind person. 👌😁😃

[@xxakli]

It’s pretty amazing to see Jack Black of our time playing with Jack Black from 30 years in the future on guitar

[@hp1117]

The coolest guy on earth.

[@chrisgibson8743]

Can we get a full cover album ? Can it include Cranberries ' Zombie ' , Pearl Jam ' Jeremy ' , something Violent Phems , something Jane's Addiction..... ( add your favorite )

[@mikeyg8568]

Violent Phems?

[@onepunch7632]

Better yet...play the entire Jeremy single with Footsteps and Yellow Ledbetter. They'd sound amazing with all 3 of those songs!

[@joelbugzmcgee8439]

I mean so far that’s a really good cover album

[@elliotharris3965]

Black Sabbath - paranoid

[@JaSon-wc4pn]

2nd on Zombies, tanks & their bombs

[@aidenyoo2906]

I like that jack actually pronounces the 'dont' audibly.

[@soundcrazy9802]

I wish they could have sing full song, this is just out of this world.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

WOW! That was unexpectedly FANTASTIC! Chills, lump in the throat, quicker breaths. Fantastic!

[@gigicooper1392]

I felt my hair grow an inch on my head sending chills down my spine to my bottom around to my tummy releasing butterflies to escape, breaking my heart to choke me with tears from love I have listening to this... Thank you JB I needed that...

[@billybarrou81]

Hey Gigi your response was as mesmerizing as the blissfull feeling I had while listening to D

[@Mashf8Dom]

The best guitar player. I mean look at his finger but listen to the sound. So pure ang clean. No noise whatsoever...

[@DanielPalmer-il2sp]

Just glad these guys still play. such an original take on everything they do ❤

[@Soundwave1of9]

The song you didn't know you needed in your life and yet now you're complete. 😂

[@mjd5966]

Great song but just a touch out of jack's range

[@ONEwayAudio22]

Facts

[@babe2you]

Exactly

[@marc-francoisbrideau4797]

Jack's voice when he pushes a hit... Wow 🤩

[@ronaldreed4426]

A man of many talents... always loved his voice...

[@tomahawkshorthaul]

Talent personified!!

[@nugboy420]

I’m so happy they are still playing together. Ups and downs they have had but still come back to each other. I love it

[@jasonpassen4466]

Just BEAUTIFUL!!,...both of you...

[@UK2Alaska]

You two are amazing. Such a great brotherhood. I have been listening to you guys for years and your still top notch. That voice always gives me goosebumps.

[@bodawg7294]

Wow. The serious side of Jack is an eye opening showcase of his talent.

[@TalklikeAPirate]

Such an amazing talent. He really makes you believe that he believes hes good.

[@mjd3426]

The two most chill guys on the planet. Rock on 🤘

[@michaelderenne9838]

God I love this guy. I always say it he deserves everything he has.

[@elizabethfabricius376]

He has such an awesome voice

[@rickrick1802]

Gotta Love Jack Black!!! Great Actor, Great Singer!!!

[@GaryARahn]

I could listen to this all day

[@caroynstaley29]

I love this man and he can sing! Just awesome!

[@jasonpramirez1]

Tenacious D keeps us grounded in a world of chaos. Men that see the value in being normal.

[@ReggiePerez1784]

The cover we ALL didn't know we NEEDED!

[@jeremypreslar1987]

Probably one of the best duo's ever