The orchestra does a MAGNIFICENT job emulating the wild crashing guitar work of the original towards the end! To see him proclaiming "a mosquito, my libido" it's a riot!
He is a Great singer but he just sounds like Frank Sinatra and they are both incredibly easy to imitate. There are a lot of men today who sound Exactly like them.
When working late setting up at show stand at the NEC b'ham, was playing my tracks on sound system, this came on... a couple of youngish stand fitters came over said "turn off this old crap, put on some rock".. they then heard the lyrics! and stayed for the rest of the song...singing along as well!
"determined not to like it" L.O.L.! 😄🗯️ I'm glad that Paul's massive talent pried open your previously closed mind. I love a great cover of a great song!
A terrific arrangement too. It can change the song into something completely different. I was just playing X Files in an orchestra and the conductor made it sound like Morricone.
Your opinion is objectively wrong if we're going to go by the definition of "best," according to the form you used, and the general accepted considerations of what's best. Even if you don't like the style he sings, I think it's pretty ignorant to act like covering I guess a song you really like is the best a guy's got. Unnecessarily disrespectful, just keep it to yourself next time.
This was great! I'm a tremendous fan of the original - I never get tired of listening to Nirvana - but this is what a cover of someone elses can be at its best. Its a totally different take on the song - it swings instead of rocks, etc, but it has its own integrity. Of course, its totally ironic which is something Nirvana understood, too - but from a different angle. This also felt sleazy, but in a really good way.
The test of a song's greatness is the variety of interpretation to which a given song lends itself. Curt would totally dig this. Bet me. Fantastic horn arrangement. This rocks Alaska!
Me too. I was blown away. You can tell this wasn't tossed off. Whether you like swing or not, the musicianship is aces all the way. He does the song proud and totally owns.
IMHO...this version is coool! You can imagine this song like cigarette smoke... spreads in the air, and follows... the beat, arrangement, style, voice & instruments - sounds great :) good job.
I love Nirvana, and yet I also love this song. How? It's shocking, the dissonance, of the styles, and attitudes. The very idea that someone like Paul Anka would even think to cover this song is mind-blowing. Which means that either the joke is on Anka for thinking that he of all people could get this song by this man. Or maybe its Paul who knows how un-cool he is and this is his joke. The that I can't still decide, is yet another reason why I love this song.
Load up on guns, bring your friends It's fun to lose and to pretend She's over-bored and self-assured Oh no, I know a dirty word Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an albino A mosquito, my libido Yeah Hey Yay I'm worse at what I do best And for this gift I feel blessed Our little group has always been And always will until the end
This is awesome. People who think the song needs "angst" need to realize this is a different take on the song and that power is still there, just in a more subtle, less "omg Im angry and you can tell because of all the distortion" kind of way. Not to discredit the original, but certainly to discredit those who can't read subtlety in music.
I agree, impassioned arguments must be used, especially in the face of so much adversity. I find it all hard to believe, but stranger things have happened. Thanks for posting, I'll keep an eye out on this story.
the sheer thought of paul anka covering teen spirit is so freaking weird, and somehow it still slaps
So hard to .like this shouldn't work but it does
Well said
My libido 🤭
The orchestra does a MAGNIFICENT job emulating the wild crashing guitar work of the original towards the end! To see him proclaiming "a mosquito, my libido" it's a riot!
Awesome , can't believe i like it.😅
this is classic. the man is an incredible singer. he is a legend in our times. Timing, power, artistry, no one today can touch him!
He is a Great singer but he just sounds like Frank Sinatra and they are both incredibly easy to imitate. There are a lot of men today who sound Exactly like them.
NO ONE SINGS LKR SINATRA. THE ATTITUDE
@@KinseliplierPaul Anka wrote songs for Frank Sinatra. My Way for example.
@@jvelez5381 yes they do. Seth McFarland and Micheal Buble sound Exactly like Sinstra
@@makipri Really?
This is awesome. It seems like a moment in some surreal, futuristic, and dystopian film.
Kurt looking down with the biggest smile on his face
Nah he hated the song, he is screaming
Kurt looks up.
@@KpoyT 👹🤔
Cobain loved jazz, so he must be happy@@sprangbonnie869
Kurt didnt like the song
When working late setting up at show stand at the NEC b'ham, was playing my tracks on sound system, this came on... a couple of youngish stand fitters came over said "turn off this old crap, put on some rock".. they then heard the lyrics! and stayed for the rest of the song...singing along as well!
was determined not to like this.... but darn you Mr. Anka, I can't help but love it!!!! The album is amazing and kep recommending it to everyone!
I know, right?!
"determined not to like it"
L.O.L.!
😄🗯️
I'm glad that Paul's massive talent pried open your previously closed mind. I love a great cover of a great song!
“Mom can we have Nirvana”
“No we have Nirvana at home”
Nirvana at home:
🤣
Hey stupid that joke only works if the cover sucks
Its good though
Es correcto!
Nirvana is the home version cus this is the og one
If Paul Anka has covered any of your songs, you're official.
A good song is always a good song.
A terrific arrangement too. It can change the song into something completely different. I was just playing X Files in an orchestra and the conductor made it sound like Morricone.
When Paul Anka covers it you know it's better than good.
I was never a fan of Paul Anka, but this was truly brilliant! The best thing he ever did, IMO.
Your opinion is objectively wrong if we're going to go by the definition of "best," according to the form you used, and the general accepted considerations of what's best. Even if you don't like the style he sings, I think it's pretty ignorant to act like covering I guess a song you really like is the best a guy's got. Unnecessarily disrespectful, just keep it to yourself next time.
you’re the one who is being unnecessarily disrespectful. Get over yourself.
@@AneXineohp No man, that is like his opinion man.
@@zarchy55you’re wrong but I have to respect defending yourself after 13 years
Fantastic performance, Brilliant Style! LOVE this jazzy version!
Genius level! Love every note of this composition!
Truly an artist that lives and breathes music, he didn't just cover a song, he danced with it.
Are you kidding? It's brilliant!
I love this, I can certainly undestand why people don't, BUT one thing that all must agree on, this band is awe inspiring. Damn they swing.
Gotta say... not a massive Nirvana fan myself, but Mr Anka makes this song sound fantastic. It's fantastic.
This was great! I'm a tremendous fan of the original - I never get tired of listening to Nirvana - but this is what a cover of someone elses can be at its best. Its a totally different take on the song - it swings instead of rocks, etc, but it has its own integrity. Of course, its totally ironic which is something Nirvana understood, too - but from a different angle. This also felt sleazy, but in a really good way.
Paul Anka rocks! Takes chances! I sure can't hear Fabian doing this! He's a constantly reviving performer. Rock on, Anka!
a master of music, to change a Cobain song into this is brilliant!
Who’s here in 2024?
Here you go
I’m here for it. Pretty cool
But how? Why now? 😮
Here ☝️
November 2024
The trombones on this are much better than the studio album, which is saying something for a live performance.
At least now you understand the lyrics :P
agreed!
Very clear
Kuddos 5^ thought same 😂 but I like it more in nevermind
@CosmicD
My thought exactly!
👂🏻👄
I understand them less now
Absolutely wonderful! I agree at least now you understand the lyrics. Paul is fabulous!
The test of a song's greatness is the variety of interpretation to which a given song lends itself. Curt would totally dig this. Bet me. Fantastic horn arrangement. This rocks Alaska!
I'm so young and you're so old.... Smells Like Teen Spirit... Paul Anka & Big Band Arrangement are off the charts!! 💃🏻🕺🏻🍷🍷♑♋
this is everything.
What a classy man. Love this cover!
It goes to show how brilliant of a lyricist Cobain was, this sounds unreal, it works perfectly
Paul anka is a legend I love all his music going back to the 60s he is a king. This so nice he done a wonderful cover to a legendary nirvana song
Me too. I was blown away. You can tell this wasn't tossed off. Whether you like swing or not, the musicianship is aces all the way.
He does the song proud and totally owns.
Il es extraordinaire ce mec, il a su ramener une chanson rock dans son univers, c'est une belle version.
I am surprised how much I like this!
Absolute Brilliantine in this Version! Bravo Mr. Paul Anka!
Este tipo me ha conquistado. Gracias Paul!!! Kurt agradecido desde el más allá...
Wow! I'm a huuuuge Nirvana fan, but this cover really killed it!! Hola!!
KURT COBAIN WOULD LAUGH ON THAT AS MUCH AS ME THIS IS EPIC
I LOVE IT!!!
I did 😂 but like at when albino mosquito I couldn't believe was what it was well what it is
unlike you Kurt Cobain was not a loser
IMHO...this version is coool! You can imagine this song like cigarette smoke... spreads in the air, and follows...
the beat, arrangement, style, voice & instruments - sounds great :) good job.
Great song whatever the style, NIRVANA Timeless 🤘💀
funniest coolest shit i have heard in a very long time
bloody genius
Thank you Mr. Paul Anka❤
When he started singing I burst into laughing, not because its bad, but I just never would of thought hearing this song sung this way.
loved this version!
Paul Anka real artist :-)
Paul Anka is a class act.
1:04 My libido...BOOM....yeah
This shouldnt work but my god does it ever, mr anka never fails to entertain
My favourite sentimental song...
I heard this song with NIRVANA but with Paul Anka is awesome.
Oh yes my friend.
I love Nirvana, and yet I also love this song. How? It's shocking, the dissonance, of the styles, and attitudes. The very idea that someone like Paul Anka would even think to cover this song is mind-blowing. Which means that either the joke is on Anka for thinking that he of all people could get this song by this man. Or maybe its Paul who knows how un-cool he is and this is his joke. The that I can't still decide, is yet another reason why I love this song.
...or maybe he just a singer who likes to sing. Music is important to me, but guess what? this is just a song.
he seemed to enjoy himself. this song has put smiles on millions of people, including myself. Worth it I'd say. Awesome voice.
A gutter punk then cranking this in a luxury convertible today is magical and I hope common.
The thing is, I believe he knows a dirty word!
That's because you're looking at the music, not listening to it.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Musical gold! Love this, now I know the words!
Awesome. Ordering the CD
Digging this !!! And love the horn player at 2:05 .. hes in a mosh pit anyway
Load up on guns, bring your friends
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino
A mosquito, my libido
Yeah
Hey
Yay
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
OMG this is stunning ❤love it thank you Mr Paul Anka
excellent !!!!
Paul !!! Gracias por ese temazo.!!!
Good Songs and Good Musicians ever make good things. No matter the style!
i LOVEd this record- I loved the ORIGINAL too...
They made it masterpiece
The fact that this is not AI makes me happy
This is amazing cover! Brilliant!
He killed it! 🙌
Mais uma ÓTIMA do meu ídolo aos 16... (One more GREAT performer of idol when I was sixteen...)
Wonderful!!!
Wow, I actually liked this.
It's true, why give him thumbs down? It's a different verison. It's also a good one in that way
wow great version
this is totaly great, thank you so much for uploading
i remember when this aired. it was cool
This is awesome. People who think the song needs "angst" need to realize this is a different take on the song and that power is still there, just in a more subtle, less "omg Im angry and you can tell because of all the distortion" kind of way. Not to discredit the original, but certainly to discredit those who can't read subtlety in music.
great version. People need to lighten up really.
+1 Like it :: One of my favorit cover !
I agree, impassioned arguments must be used, especially in the face of so much adversity. I find it all hard to believe, but stranger things have happened. Thanks for posting, I'll keep an eye out on this story.
I love this a different genre but awesome cover, love paul anka
Paul Anka must be very proud right now.
Fantástico muito obrigado Deus por da esse artista pra a gente
Fantastic!
Well I can finally understand the words. How hip is this? Paul Anka knocking it out of the park.
Это так непревычно звучит, но так классно!
Fabulous!
Fantástico!!! Sublime!!! Manooooo q top!!!!
Bravo Paul!! 💃🪩❤️👌
How a legend makes a rock music sounds so Jazzy.
Thanks to Paul I now understand the lyrics
AMAZING
This translates extremely well to big band jazz. Wow. Now I'd like to hear Paul Anka redo Pat Boone's Songs from "In a Metal Mood".
Hellooooowww. Yellooowww. Hellll nooo.... How looowwww... Luv it
This is actually quite good lol :D
Yes is him !
C Wonderful...bravo ❤
awesom!..
The Best PAUL ANKA👍💖👌
Wow . Bravo
Awesome :)
Well said.
Both version are great in their own right.
yes I enjoyed that version.
Incredible