Wet Leg cover The Chats 'Smoko' for Like A Version

Wet Leg cover The Chats for triple j's Like A Version.
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[@triplej]

Go behind Wet Leg's Like A Version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raWrY5KCf9B0bKs

[@rickraymo1319]

I loved it. Like A Version often gives me a happy end day of the over here. Wet Leg has been a solid year of unexpected fun.

[@hadrianaugustus6448]

i wanna get behind lol

[@rorygreen7797]

Where can I buy this?

[@CH3353N1NJ45]

I would but I'm straight, white, Aussie. Triple J used to be decent but it went left with the whole ABC.

[@modis111]

You can't buy it, Aunties decided to get out of the selling music business.

[@lukegardiner6926]

Her lack of aggression shows she’s never been interrupted on smoko

[@thatguyukno5958]

She doesn't sound like someone who wants to be left alone

[@AD-nl1hx]

The bane of my existence is being interrupted during smoko

[@Sun-ei4gi]

I'd say the drummer has been interrupted on smoko 😂

[@KSVmain]

what does smoko mean? 😃

[@wnh79]

@@KSVmain Australian slang for a work break. In past when the workers would down tools and have a cigarette, so got called 'smoko'. Not many people smoke nowadays, but the breaks are still called smoko.

[@SaggyGerbils]

The drummer's SO LEAVE ME ALONE was the one we were all waiting for.

[@fuzzjunky]

and he fckin nailed it

[@ziggengineering7861]

Yep ! 😛🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@joski9030]

Yeah man !

[@baronvonchino3499]

Keep the likes on 420 for this

[@kevinkarachoo]

so good

[@ThatGuy2005137]

I am glad they never forgot the most important instrument from the original song. The sunglasses.

[@chrisbarrett8377]

*sunnies, mate

[@GirlPower342]

@@chrisbarrett8377gosh, I assumed “sunnies” was fake Stralya-speak. It’s real??

[@gab9099]

I thought hi-vis would have been appropriate too

[@somebloke3869]

​@@GirlPower342it's real.

[@pool_deck5241]

the speed dealer sunnies

[@bingbongly]

Shout out the drummer, killer job

[@edzielinski]

Yes - Henry rocks 🤘

[@ES-hr6vg]

He’s pretty good.

[@gabepence1018]

Only talent in this performance

[@williammulholland3314]

He deserves a better band. Them other two are scrap.

[@kanecadman5911]

The Drummer is killer.

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

Now I REALLY want to see The Chats do Chaise Longue

[@Chris-wq3pe]

imagine how fast they would make it

[@NbleSavage]

This would be fookin' epic.

[@wherethebirdsgo]

this would whip so hard

[@sirfizz6518]

The Chats said in an interview they liked this better than their original recording, so i feel like a reverse cover could totally happen. Plus, then 2 bands who basically got their break by going viral will have covered each others' viral song 😎

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

@@sirfizz6518 - there would be a perfect symmetry to that - last summer Smoko was the song of the summer with all the freaks and wierdos in my town all sharing it with each other - then Chaise Longue did the same thing with the self same group of freaks and wierdos. The chats covering it would complete the circle

[@shelbykanouse3161]

The drummer’s “so leave me alone” was absolute class.

[@adamcunningham1137]

Absolutely love the balance between the singers nonchalance and the drummers raw energy. Art

[@levitation25]

Best comment on here you nailed it. That's why this cover works.

[@stevesk8r]

Exactly, if your gonna cover a song you gotta put your own flavor into it

[@anneliamohara2842]

Remind a bit of Kraftwerk in funny way !😁

[@CHRISANDREOU4199]

Nice observation 👍

[@davidprice7162]

It's utter shit

[@finspark123]

Can’t imagine how difficult it must be to NOT sing this in an Aussie accent

[@cruxofthecookie]

Up and down the STR-_EIGHT!_

[@dianaclark8270]

Yeah nah

[@snoozyq9576]

And to not start screaming it 😅

[@goatboy3562]

It's easy, you just don't sound like an idiot.

[@startervisions]

Haha lol

[@gordonchen9510]

The folks complaining that its not as raw or lacks the energy of the original are really grasping the concept of "Like a Version"

[@laurelead]

Homage

[@NellyGandhella]

Why do you care so much about what random people on the Internet think 😄?

[@gordonchen9510]

@@NellyGandhella why do you care so much that I care? Hypocriiiitte

[@user-yd4yq1ew8c]

THis is LIke a version....it is not an exact cover ever.....get with it, they killed it!!!!!!

[@laurelead]

@@NellyGandhella comfy is it

[@andrewdunlop2966]

The drummer rips and kicks the vocals as well. This is the jammy jams 😎💪👍

[@AstraeaAntiope]

The keyboardist's punching dance is literally what I do whenever I hear the original 😄

[@Rockfan182fuckyeah]

The drummers SO LEAVE ME ALONE is just typical drummer behaviour, those who know they know. Love it!

[@jonathanhitz6311]

The drummer did exactly what I was waiting for! Excellent job guys!!!

[@aldenton8537]

Drummer makes it happen.

[@Jason1920]

The drummer seems like the only one actually into this. Drummers, man. Always the drummer.

[@SeatonBrownFineArt]

There is much more to this drummer than whats at first glance- he's a bad ass through all their stuff!

[@snowyssensational6346]

Let the drummer have a go on vocals, sounds like he’s got some pipes

[@sirfizz6518]

This should be in their live set. UPDATE: They've since played it when they're gigging in Australia, but the fact is it should be played everywhere.

[@qwantry]

Literally haven’t listened to this song in a few years. Rediscovered the chats after hearing 6l gtr and now wet leg fuckin covers them!! Crazy

[@mikepalmieri1176]

You should check out the Wiggles covering Pub Feed if you haven’t!

[@McNabFish]

Saw The Chats in Leeds a few months back. Killed it, go see them if you can.

[@Woolly_Jumper]

Actually one of the best songs ever. We are the working class, we are proud and we love smoko.

[@richarde2001]

HUGE Chats fan here!!..If they ever come to the states...would love to see them LIVE!!

[@gruaim]

@@richarde2001 seen thEM 4 years ago the first time they came to Scotland, definitely worth going to see them it was fucking INSANE

[@Owza57]

@@gruaim They are coming to the UK in December, I've booked my ticket.

[@user-is5nk5oz4w]

Bro that drummer is literally everything

[@jasonpearlman6236]

Wet Leg covering The Chats; awesome! Now we need to hear Amyl and the Sniffers do Chaise Longue!

[@stevebluh]

I'd never expect them to cover The Chats. Effing awesome, love them both.

[@elijahmeilak2906]

If the fucking Wiggles can cover the chats, anyone can.

[@IndigoIndustrial]

@@elijahmeilak2906 The Wiggles should cover this song. And Wet Leg should cover Hot Potato.

[@Allex-yp6hs]

She's invincible in these sunglasses

[@thomasmcmahon9029]

The cars are going BEEP BEEP BEEP

[@briancnh]

64 year old and love The chats. Never heard of wet leg until I heard one of their covers by Pacifica argentine duo. Can't get enough of this version. Thanks Pacifica

[@IwatchTubiTrash]

Discovered Wet Leg a month back and then The Chats just a week ago so this is utterly perfect.

[@ES-hr6vg]

I am literally in the same boat.

[@josephegerton3233]

She sings like she's part of the royal family

[@andyw246]

Performed with all the enthusiasm on being on smoko and not actually being interrupted. Just a standard run of the mill smoko.

[@pjokkenroll]

Drummer boy is killing it

[@donaldstraitiff7827]

Damn, the drummer really was the only one bringing the energy that made that song work

[@BraindeadDave]

You can tell when it's his turn to sing he's mad to just go heavy on it

[@kernelkelly1213]

It's supposed to be chill...

[@isle529]

@@kernelkelly1213 you can go chill without sounding like a deflated tire

[@evil_death_roll]

@@kernelkelly1213 On a punk track ... yeah right ...

[@moomoo-ke9yf]

@@evil_death_roll different interpretations of a song exist. never one way to sing a somg

[@regard321]

Legends covering other legends. Absolutely love that the universe saw fit to make this happen

[@nedisahonkey]

Combining two of my favorite things. As an American I have to say Triple J truly is a gift to the world.

[@williamcozbie1233]

Triple j sucks mate, it needs to be put down. Her glory days are in the past.

[@franklyancel4129]

@@williamcozbie1233 just cuz you’re too old now mate 😂

[@williamcozbie1233]

@@franklyancel4129 I did suspect that maybe I am just getting too old but I’m pretty confident it has been in decline for many years now. I really have tried but it’s completely impossible to listen to now.

[@boxedlife789]

@@williamcozbie1233 just need to have a more open mind with music, all big different sounds coming out of Australia and Triple J

[@williamcozbie1233]

@@boxedlife789 I have an open mind, I even try listen to it sometimes. I made the statement because I have listened since the late 90’s and what I said is true. You can’t honestly tell me this like a version was good to listen to.

[@cameronclark3418]

I love how the lead singer busted out a pair of speed dealers!

[@toughsoft321]

Rhian is a smoke show! Loved the glasses homage.

[@brianmathews2926]

how do you type this response and not write smoko show

[@toughsoft321]

@@brianmathews2926 😄

[@stornkolson]

Been grooving to both these bands all year. What an awesome cover!

[@__-qq8rx]

I'm in fucking love, the whole vibe and aesthetic kills it all.

[@pleuriglosse8198]

favorite band covers another favorite! Love seeing that sort of thing.

[@Genny-Zee]

The more I listen to this cover, the more I love it

[@edzielinski]

Do your thing Wet Leg band. I'm just along for the ride and smiling all the way, my dears.

[@mCblue79]

If I didn't already love these guys enough already ....👍☺️🇦🇺

[@jophisonhoe9220]

They suck

[@johnstride3809]

This band are all well into whatever they play, all having loads of fun, Rhian is a babe ❤

[@Jivolt]

Was waiting for her to belt out “I’M ON SMOKO!” but instead got a pleasant surprise. Golden.

[@kalg4061]

Phat as fuck

[@locko334]

Drummer is the real MVP

[@isle529]

The rest are acting like Wet Willies

[@TheBrawlBox]

I noted the Sleaford Mod posturing-wonderful cover , loved it.

[@Chris-wq3pe]

hey all you people in the comments hating on this cover, go look up the interview of the the chats, when they were asked what they thought of this cover. The Chats loved this version, and mentioned they really respected the musicality of this version by wet leg, and are fans of them.

[@ryanperrault8174]

Never heard of this band.....awesome cover of The Chats..need to check more of their stuff out...they really made it their own version.

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Lucky you! Wet Leg is fucking great

[@ziggengineering7861]

Absolutely love wet leg 👍🏻🤙🏼 And also the chats ! Great job here

[@APoxOnNordStream]

Impossible not to like this

[@TheWilliamBWilliams]

Two of my favorite bands!

[@robertdegraw3551]

Awesome! I love how these bands are fueling each other, so how it should be!

[@carlhershman]

This band ROCKS. Confidence, talent, and pure rhythm. A deadly trifecta

[@lindholmaren]

Bro the drummer is what I was looking for in the cover lol

[@andrewwright943]

My fave band from 2022 covering my fave band from 2021! Perfect!

[@jamiethomas222]

A song that a drummer would listen to on his days off, beat he enjoyed doing this cover.

[@terry10tnj]

Two of the best new bands around covering each other?!?! Count me in I love it!!!

[@JimPoe70]

If I remember my Wet Leg lore correctly, Rhian and Hester formed the band immediately after a Chats gig they saw together.

[@alexjames6818]

Your man on drums is awesome

[@AdamNZ]

Drummer boy carried this song 💯

[@verymeanthoughts]

Smoko is a celebrated classic in my household

[@DerBieso1]

AWESOME! I am so happy I am alive to hear this

[@MrBenjaminTea]

If I wanted to fall asleep on Smoko I'd listen to this.

[@jdh992]

Now that drummer can sing

[@casablancasj2570]

His drumming was unreal too

[@Anjuroo]

such a banger cover of an already banger song

[@aidxn97]

Fuck that drummer can play

[@clash31263]

I saw Wet Leg live back in March, on their first US tour. They were outstanding!!!!! It was nice to see them having genuine fun playing their songs! If you get a chance to see them live, I highly recommend!!!

[@jakethorpe1088]

As someone who moved from the Isle of wight to Australia 2 and a half years ago, this is epic. Was so surreal over a year ago getting in the ute at 6am and the radio goes and now from the isle of wight, this is wet leg.

[@DerpChar]

Where abouts is Aus did you move to? And are you a tradesmen? Moving next year!

[@willspencer8694]

Listen to the original this is a weak af cover

[@krashd]

They're from I love white? I had them down as Jersey girls, I knew it was somewhere in the channel at least.

[@johnhoffmanpaintings8512]

this is soooooo good..after watching them do this in the live set from Aus I looked up the Chats, and all I can say is Thankyou Wet Leg for making me aware of that band...

[@0The0Web0]

A more laid back version with a certain f_ck it vibe, love it 😊

[@ariac1197]

Looks like they were having a lot of fun! Good cover x

[@gusaholic]

Great choice. Wet Let killing it!

[@user-yd4yq1ew8c]

you guys killed it....amazing Job on the cover, you put your own spin on it and it rocked!!!!! Loved it!!!!

[@scottjohnson510]

Nice aesthetic tribute with the service station/speed dealer sunnies.

[@DerUfen]

When one of your favourite bands covers a song from one of your favourite bands. And what a great cover this is. Sometimes the music world is in sync with the rest of the universe.

[@treeishtrees449]

Cover sucks

[@brianschneider5899]

@@treeishtrees449 You sucks

[@steamvyrus6249]

Two of my favourite bands? This is amazing!

[@joski9030]

Same I play them daily 😊

[@superd222tube]

Thanks for posting this full length tune

[@mulatokudzava7797]

Oh, my two favourite bands of the last year together in one song? It´s fantastic!

[@pmbear]

I absolutely love these cool kids.

[@ethosyourbro]

This band is fire!!!❤️❤️

[@threepiecebrewing152]

the drummer understood the assignment.

[@robertpalmer384]

the cover you never knew you needed

[@buckbumbleboomstein4375]

I didn't know I needed this

[@ARO323]

No way are they doing the chats! I love both bands so this is just awesome! 🤣

[@jayswartz6159]

Early in their short career, wet leg identified The Chats as an influence

[@elwoodblues3095]

HOLY CRAP! Two of my favorite bands, combined! This is RAD!

[@samkong4832]

Great cover, awesome band 😍😍

[@volvoplz9209]

Put this on Spotify or I won't leave you alone!

[@maddisonarnold9770]

Nah, they could have given so much more. I want screaming 😭

[@kasparmk5]

I'm with ya. I love Wet Leg and The Chats but I wanted a bit more energy in the "I'm on smoko". We know Wet Leg can scream when they want to.

[@Kdu.]

Yup

[@ClaudiaRamirez-sw9jp]

yeah like this kills the song, its not matching the vibe

[@justright8547]

Best crossover episode ever

[@akeffo]

The chats love this cover.

[@umblapag]

Excellent vocals - the whole team. That's saying something.

[@znzp250]

This was brutal to watch thank God for that drummer

[@simompearson3623]

Great tune.

[@wealllame]

Nice well done you took all the fun out of this song

[@majabl]

My daughter loves Wet Leg and loves 'Smoko'. She may explode when I show her this!

[@E9819_]

this made me want to skydive minus the parachute, absolute sacrilege

[@DanIAmIBe]

Brilliant. Everything I want in a cover song.

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

This was a great adaptation of this great song

[@joski9030]

I think I’m in love ! Both bands are brilliant this was a nice chilled cover.

[@theprogressivecommuter322]

Love the direction this band is heading to.

[@gmantramp404]

And what direction would that be?? 😂😂😂😂

[@jpm9628]

So many good choices in this cover.

[@marccunningham6353]

I love this band so much!!

[@jacobnewton840]

That drummer hits like a truck.