"What's Up?" - 4 Non Blondes Cover by The Running Mates

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The Running Mates covering "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes. We decided forgo the traditional Christmas cover to sing a song that we feel relates to everything that's been going on in the world lately. Let's come together this holiday season and celebrate love.
We'd like to thank Larry Villella, CEO and founder of ADK Microphones for lending us this beautiful Hamburg 67 condenser to record with. Also featured in the video is a beautiful hand made acoustic guitar by W.T. Johnson Guitars.
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[@flickering_wick]

When his falsetto kicked in, I picked my jaw up off the floor and said "Hey! What's going on!?"

[@intercollector]

1 million views = 1 million people who are blessed with what you created here...congrats

[@mv11000]

I would marry just so you guys could play at my wedding :))

[@enoch1680]

Hah ha, love it.

[@mikkocortez7176]

This is not a wedding song

[@zeekfreak9640]

@@mikkocortez7176 did he mention he will play this song on his wedding?

[@fernandonunes7608]

With this video, we've learned that chemistry is divided in organic, inorganic and these two.

[@dilanyan6684]

😇 couldn't put it better

[@shrishauchil1892]

Bang on !!!

[@gessekastoeberl7033]

Hahah boa!! 😂Adoro piada científica até porque estudei física rsrs vou até anotar isso pra não esquecer

[@fernandonunes7608]

@@gessekastoeberl7033 Vale para muitas ocasiões! 😉

[@manueltomas3266]

kkkkj boa mlk

[@andersnielsen6044]

Actually his voice is the most incredible thing here.. What a performance. ;)

[@lessharratt8719]

Agreed. This dude can sing.

[@charliestafford9978]

It feels wrong to single one of them out as they are both fantastic... but I agree! Some of his guitar work on other songs is spot on as well 👌

[@dannyglaze3402]

@@charliestafford9978 Don't Dream It's Over

[@kasunlee7489]

They both are gooood! She's powerful, he's sublime, great combo.

[@dsabre4990]

He has solo career written in that pitch!

[@janeymay4875]

His high notes though?! I'm in love honestly! What a talent, both of you!!

[@reenougle]

I am amazed at the perfect blend of you two. Just a pleasure to listen to.

[@carlytrammell2412]

I daydream of you two living in an apartment and I'm your neighbor getting the best concerts through the adjoining wall on the daily...... sigh..... It sounds so lovely. ❤️

[@enoch1680]

Quaranstream is the next best thing - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5mYh4Nta8mNhKM

[@eunwo4961]

Twenty-five years and my life is still Trying to get up that great big hill of hope For a destination I realized quickly when I knew I should That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man For whatever that means And so I cry sometimes When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out What's in my head And I, I am feeling a little peculiar And so I wake in the morning And I step outside And I take a deep breath and I get real high And I scream from the top of my lungs What's going on? And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah I said hey, what's going on? And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah I said hey, what's going on? Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh And I try, oh my god do I try I try all the time, in this institution And I pray, oh my god do I pray I pray every single day For a revolution And so I cry sometimes When I'm lying bed Just to get it all out What's in my head And I, I am feeling a little peculiar And so I wake in the morning And I step outside And I take a deep breath and I get real high And I scream from the top of my lungs What's going on? And I say, hey hey hey hey I said hey, what's going on? And I say, hey hey hey hey I said hey, what's going on? And I say, hey hey hey hey I said hey, what's going on? And I say, hey hey hey hey I said hey, what's going on? Oh, oh oh oh Twenty-five years and my life is still Trying to get up that great big hill of hope For a destination

[@jimmatthews5993]

thankyou

[@billmiller9448]

Trying to get up that great big hope is why I get up every morning.

[@pjfan173]

Eunwo Brought tears to my eyes reading the lyrics during this perfect performance. Thank you for posting them.

[@leyza9450]

I would also like to have the tutorial to play it with my guitare 😂😍👌

[@edisonelias6797]

Bravo!!! FronRio

[@randalldlugoss306]

Their voices blend nicely yet are distinct enough to focus in on one voice or the other. Clarity and strength makes this couple awesome to listen to. I think this song is their best cover I have heard so far and I am looking forward to more.

[@Sendrien]

Sometimes it's the original, other times it's a cover, but eventually, every song finds its definitive version - the version that so completely captures the essence and potential of that song that all past and future versions are measured against it. THIS is the definitive version of What's Up. Absolutely sublime.

[@therunningmatesband]

Wow, thank you so much that's a huge compliment!

[@brewse64]

honestly....i could not find a reason to disagree

[@stevelane6919]

I like 4 Non-blonds better, this is nice.

[@CRASS2047]

While fantastic, I definitely think the original was best. Considering how hard it is to write a new song with zero guidance from anyone, I think your comment takes away the much deserved credit from 4 Non Blondes.

[@Dr_Do-Little]

There's no such thing as a definite version. I believe in heaven now tho. Cuz I just been there.

[@ladas1106]

Great performance but I doubt that she can hit the low notes in the beginning. That's why the male vocal had to take the second verse. Not many female vocals other than Linda Perry have that kind of a range

[@baddog822]

The world of music became a much fuller and complete place when the two of you met! I thank you for it! Peace!!!

[@JWFW-007]

any chance you can share those nice chords with me, thanks? I know the original is A, Bm, D but you seem to be playing some form of G etc...

[@madsquishy3410]

You two sing like angels. I didn't think I could love this song more than I already did but DAMN!! This is too much

[@towardtreatise2348]

Man the guy kicked ass on this one. ♥️ A true treasure.

[@Alice-im3sq]

You should do "Little talks" by of monsters and men or "Home" by Edward d Shape and the magnetic zerosYou two are Amazing by the way, and have a new fan over here🙋

[@mrswills03]

I could listen to you both sing for hours. You've seriously blown me away with all the covers of some of my favorite songs. You deserve to be discovered and heard around the world

[@ThingsHappenToMe]

I could listen to this all day. Amazing!

[@therunningmatesband]

+bnebrask Thank you! :)

[@barbaraconstanzacarvajalmo4919]

Bnebrask I agree with you!! I could be listening this cover all day!!! ♡

[@s2hfx4]

Could that song be made even better??? I think just maybe it was! What a fantastic version.

[@peterlomax604]

Better than the original from the Four non blonds!

[@rebeccanascimento9332]

Quando a gente acha que a versão original de uma música nunca poderá ser mais perfeita... Vem esses talentosos aí pra mostrarem a que vieram ❤️🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@josenascim8390]

Pensei que o rapaz ia passar vergonha mas dou o braço à torcer....uma beleza os 2.

[@gustavotiguga]

It's incredible to see your progress from this "simple" set up with a single mic to a more professional one in later videos, while keeping the essence of your style with the sound of the guitar and the combination of your voices, in its purest form. Fantastic work and talent!

[@napajackvette]

Well F*&k Guys.... I keeps coming back to this I have watched 50 some covers of this on you tube This is by far the best..... Jack and Corinne From Phoenix Cheers

[@colywogable]

The guitarist's voice is amazing.

[@Magicocentro]

I agree. He as a very particular timbre of voice

[@carnivorousgoat8880]

Anyone like the irony of 2 non blondes covering 4 non blondes? I stumbled on you two today. I love how well you blend.

[@NicholasCox85]

That's not irony, at all.

[@anandmonickam8867]

Comment of a lifetime

[@troubledsole9104]

@Optic Axis Yeah, what are the odds?

[@HappyGamer-br1ls]

I'm not sure you understand what irony is... It would be more ironic for 4 blonds to be covering 4 non blondes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaSZkniGhqqapac watch this lmao

[@alexiaschieffer2952]

seriously the best duo I’ve ever heard. i love this song and this almost beats the original

[@GroovesAndLands]

Check out Mandolin Orange. It's another husband/wife team. They're absolutely incredible. Highly recommend.

[@artiefishell9748]

Das Duo Running Mates ist wirklich sehr, sehr gut. Ich will auch nicht sagen, dass es bessere gibt, aber ein sehr gutes Duo waren die Civil Wars.

[@sarah_maria5721]

Definitely!!

[@felixmontes5455]

First time I hear you guys and I must say you have a great talent and is beautiful to see the time has passed and you still together

[@ayeapprove]

fantastic guitar playing, I know it's "just chords" but the way he played around them makes it unique and interesting

[@forgivenandredeemed9460]

Both your vocals are simply breathtaking!!!!!

[@thepepperlanders]

Sometimes I find a music nugget on KZbin. I love your stuff.

[@TinManOutdoors]

Hey Runners...finally purchased my first cellphone (made sure I bought the best as I have saved a TON of money by not having one for the last 20 years...Started with KZbin premium (I hate commercials) and searched The Cranberries "Linger"...after that your cover of it popped up and acter that WHAM...I've been hooked and have watched most if not all your vids. Nice clean precise yet still capturing your covers with all the original soul and heart...BRAVO!!! All the best with your futures in music....!

[@Yesica1993]

I'm only 7 years late finding this. But rock my world, this is fantastic!

[@BatDad8888]

Very impressed! I think this is the first guy I have heard singing this song and he nailed it.. They both nailed it.

[@djwilliams1374]

Just discovered The Running Mates. I don’t EVER comment on KZbin but I have to here. So great. This version makes me smile wide every time I watch it.

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@KevinTKeith]

My god that's magnificent! You are just brilliant on this song, and I am blown away by the falsettos. Such a beautiful, wonderful performance!

[@gracielaalemany9226]

Espectacular chicos!!👍👏👏👏👏, el mejor cover que he escuchado hasta ahora, incluyendo a famosos. Muy buenas voces, buena armonía y técnicas aplicadas! Sigan así, hacen muy buena dupla!!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@understructurerepair7132]

The “She Runs” duets are positively flawless. People with infinitely less talent are stars. I don’t get it. That Billie girl? Are you kidding ? Love the originals too. Need that one original

[@acharyapickle]

billie girl is fuckin awesome

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[@carolborges9029]

Que lindo, adorei essa versão, traduzam se quiserem saber o significado, beijos.

[@welberpadua7387]

hahahah adorei seu comentário

[@michaelst.9055]

was a bit skeptical at the beginning but the song evolved to a duet rather than a simple cover, so thumbs up !

[@EMFRocks]

Oh man, I keep coming back to this, in this song you manifest the divine feminine and divine masculine in harmony, in my opinion. It gives me goosebumps and hope.

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate that :)

[@EMFRocks]

Still coming to this, this last week I must have listened to this 20 times! What beauty wrapped in this performance.

[@LxVa]

I'd love to hear you guys sing Everybody Wants to Rule the World. Beautiful voice you both have!

[@howardskeivys4184]

I’m not a man given to expletives, often, but there only 2 words to accurately describe that performance. . . . Fucking phenomenal!

[@fridenm]

That was a really amazing cover, I can't believe that you don't have more viewers! Just watched all of your videos and I hope you continue to put more up here cause your voices harmonize so great together, and I want to hear more!

[@perro5699]

Twenty-five years And my life is still I'm trying to get up That great big hill of hope For a destination I realized quickly When I knew I should That the world was made up For this brotherhood of man For whatever that means And so I cry sometimes When I'm lying in bed Just to get it all out What's in my head And I, I am feeling A little peculiar And so I wake in the morning And I step outside And I take deep breath And I get real high And I scream from the top of my lungs What's going on? And I say, hey, yeah, yeah-eah Hey, yeah, yeah I said, hey! What's goin' on?

[@cadiehl1]

You two are insanely gifted. I’m speechless watching this performance. Beyond top notch.

[@rickbullock4331]

That was absolutely terrific. That was as good if not better than the original. Well done.👍👍🇨🇦

[@tomc37]

Anyone else get the feeling that she's really into him but he's really not that bothered?

[@handy-ewes]

Definitely not, I think he's just concentrating mate. If you watch all their videos they're incredibly synchronised and their love for one another is clear.

[@charrysalce4580]

I'm looking forward for more of your vids. I really love you guys!

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you Charry! We will be putting up a lot more videos this year :)

[@dbreardon]

I thought this was a really good cover of the original. But for me it was just missing out on that deep throated janis jopin like gravelly section on the "Revolution" segment found in the original that I love.. Nonetheless, a pretty good cover and these two really mesh well. Also, check out Darryl Green Music for what I feel is one of the very best covers of this song.

[@robertgaskin1450]

You guys should cover Beautiful South. Your voices are amazing and their music and your chemistry would simply dazzle.

[@Gigachad_97]

The Only thing I can say is MORE CONTENT. I'm hooked on you guys but there isnt enough of it!

[@angelat.8997]

HOW have I not seen this before?? This has been one of my favorite songs for decades. I’ve heard some terrible covers of it, but THIS IS MAGIC! #musicalgoosebumps

[@bamaadaa]

Is that possible? Human can be talented like this. So what I am? But I glad I can listen to them. (Even poor English)

[@whippermctingle]

Killer vocal on this. Just beautiful.

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Absolutely brilliant performance. LOVED IT!!!!

[@ivyl65]

Her vibrato is perfect, her voice is crystal clear, loved it

[@EJJunkill]

I got CHILLS (literally) listening to this...one of my fave songs!

[@Safamatar95]

u guys are just..... oh god ur the highlight of my day

[@therunningmatesband]

sofi san glad to hear it Sofi! You made our day! :)

[@stevieg9576]

Wow. Just stumbled on this. Great vocals/great harmonies/great arrangement. Good luck to you guys. Doing any touring?

[@MrZeke]

I would pay to see them in concert!

[@edisonelias6797]

A 28 anos e ainda é sucesso! Essa dupla é excelente!👏👏👏👏 Linda Perry 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️ FronRio BRASIL

[@duaneconrad8615]

Coming to this one late in the game, but thanks for bringing back some nice memories...who the heck covers 4 Non Blondes? The Running Mates! That's who!

[@carlosbatista3977]

Fantástico. Amei ❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@josenascim8390]

Pensei que o rapaz ia passar vergonha mas dou o braço à torcer....uma beleza os 2.

[@srvblueslvr]

Very nice. Talk about being right on key..........unique. Loved it! And I'm hard to please.

[@davidcoomber4050]

Wow nailed it , that covered ever aspect of both your vocal range faultlessly 👍

[@alyssadoughty9356]

1:50 UHG that's my kryptonite ❤ Keep being Fucking amazing!

[@YBNegative]

i heard this, as a cover, by "a band from Philadelphia'''. Fell in love with the singer..., she goes by 'P!nk" now...

[@thesmokingburrito9097]

Word..,✌️🎵🎶🤘✌️🎵 Peace Be The Journey 🙏

[@augustorojas2763]

TERAFOBIA brought me here!

[@therunningmatesband]

Oh really? That's so cool! What is that? haha

[@josephcanales544]

therunningmates terafobia is a youtuber from spain :)

[@lfa7556]

I don't even know how the hell did I end up here while watching meme compilations at 4am, but now I'm glad that I did.

[@julianaleone8540]

Maravilhosos!🇧🇷

[@keithmcgill1623]

Sonic purity! Found you guys 6 months ago and just can’t stop listening. There’s a million covers out there but everything you do is so fresh and original with harmonies that warm the soul . Truly up there with The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel. Keep it coming and please, please come and see us here in the UK 😁 (also check out Linger, Sounds of Silence and Islands in the Stream)

[@ethantravis8378]

The way he says that brotherhood of man makes me feel some kind of way.

[@cozydram1]

ABSOLUTLY FABULIOUS again thank you

[@jennoricks8911]

Awesome harmonies! His falsetto is terrific.

[@Fredje3NL]

One of those songs that gives me goosebumps.. beautiful!

[@ralfvalmeer6195]

This is just the best duet what I have seen in all my years being a music teacher. Your music is really helping me undergoing chemo and fighting my battle. Keep it up the both of you are great!!

[@BlaziNTrades]

♥

[@LisaKEntertainment]

You two are seriously amazing. Both of your voices - incredibly. And love your musical style.

[@victorgarciahevia1044]

Me gustan todas vuestras versiones , pero en esta os salís

[@Weedyweed19]

woooow you have a voice like an angel bro grüße aus deutschland

[@christopherrichard9455]

This is brilliant!!!!! You two sound so amazingly awesome together

[@georgesho7744]

Capo 1ST Fret G Am C great song !

[@terrylynne8208]

This is a great song,done more than justice by these talented two matches made in heaven.

[@JmcMoustierduo]

Excellent ! Merci pour cette super prestation JMM de Marseille

[@bosoi101]

new fan here! - Philippines..I love your music!

[@melody7174]

hahaha snub!! they don't want a fan from Philippines.

[@GroovesAndLands]

Just found y'all this morning, and have spent the last couple hours listening. Y'all generally sound great together, but there's some kinda magic in this one. The vocals are amazing. Her voice is so rich and full in this tune. Not sure if that comes from her verve, the room, the acoustics, the mic or the production - but it's really excellent.

[@markiz1984]

You should be called soul mates You sound amazing !!!

[@therealmrbean2874]

you two are totally f***kin awesome. Beautiful voices, beautiful musicians and beautiful chemistry

[@jessequick6158]

I absolutely love you guys. Every cover captivates me and takes me out of my darkness in life to a beautiful place

[@joab8564]

You are brilliant, it gave me a lot of joy. Thank you

[@VeraLucia-hb5gh]

Top muito top demais, parabéns 👏👏👏

[@vancouverbriankim]

what a beautiful performance . amazing and very expressive and touching .

[@moonlight00001]

This is a delight. Couldn't stop smiling the whole way through

[@АлександрАнатольевичЯковле-я5ы]

Cool voice have this guy!

[@lovechas9vivendi130]

You secretly have the best cover Channel on all of KZbin. Wish i was a quarter as talented as you

[@WildBill1120]

That dude’s range is incredible! Props brother! You guys are gonna be famous. 😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@gdambrieres]

just of one single song like this makes life worth to be lived !!! despite the ugly stuff existing, we are for sure in the golden ages!!!

[@gnutix]

That... was amazing. Thank you so much for this.

[@bicoule]

Quel dommage que vous soyez dans ce sens : l'un de mes plaisirs est de vous accompagner à la guitare en suivant vos accords sur le manche. La guitare à droite rend impossible toute lecture... (et même, du reste, empêche juste le plaisir de regarder gratter) Quoi qu'il en soit, bravo et merci pour vos partages, parfois si émouvants, toujours talentueux ! Kiss from France & Belgium ;^)]

[@dukeman7595]

a pleasure to listen to