Hozier - Sweet Thing (Van Morrison Cover) | NAKED NOISE SESSION

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Recorded and mixed by Charlie Allen
    Sound Assistant: Evan Westenbrink
    Cameras: Jay Coates, Gerald Boye
    Producer: Joe Lyons
    Filmed at St. John's, Hoxton

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  • @matross1199
    @matross1199 4 года назад +2407

    It's a crime that this isn't on spotify

    • @cainhorton5440
      @cainhorton5440 4 года назад +86

      I looked so hard, I even prayed that shit would be there. Life is cruel, but this song makes it better.

    • @martalojek
      @martalojek 4 года назад +103

      @@cainhorton5440 it's on a podcast called unreleased hozier

    • @nic9584
      @nic9584 4 года назад +10

      @@martalojek omg thank you🥺❤

    • @msteawonnadivinehealingoft7005
      @msteawonnadivinehealingoft7005 4 года назад

      @@martalojek v. B gh uu oh bbb juice bvg bhh bbhhtjbvibgih i

    • @yuukikisaragi1089
      @yuukikisaragi1089 3 года назад +101

      @@SirKaison the original definitely isn't better, and that's coming from a VM fan.

  • @emmythorn
    @emmythorn 5 лет назад +1903

    Just saw hozier in concert last night... he is the sweetest man. He thanked everyone who did the lighting and staging and sound and everything individually by name, as well as the people he was on tour with and the local artist he had open for him. then he thanked us for watching. It was so heartfelt and sweet. He is surprisingly soft-spoken when he's not rocking out; he's really the sweetest man.

    • @khloeg1649
      @khloeg1649 4 года назад +63

      That is the cutest and most attractive thing ever how does he manage to be so devastatingly hot and cute at the same time

    • @ChrisMcloviification
      @ChrisMcloviification 4 года назад +52

      You could say he is a sweet thing

    • @JeanetteFaith
      @JeanetteFaith 4 года назад +2

      @Ophelia sweet thing............

    • @redunicorn7760
      @redunicorn7760 4 года назад +16

      I saw him live twice and I cried so much

    • @amandapanda2272
      @amandapanda2272 4 года назад +5

      Where did you see him play? I went to the November 2019 show in Verona NY and caught myself tearing up several times♡

  • @JGallardoOntheMove
    @JGallardoOntheMove 9 лет назад +2858

    I am grateful to be alive at the same time Hozier is around.

    • @donotrevolt6562
      @donotrevolt6562 5 лет назад +15

      Amen

    • @josiahkatomd6141
      @josiahkatomd6141 5 лет назад +1

      You know nothing@@tatochip27

    • @laceyharless5203
      @laceyharless5203 5 лет назад +3

      You’re at 420 likes so I’m not touching it

    • @blippet
      @blippet 5 лет назад +2

      @@laceyharless5203 I did, but I was the 666th so I think it was acceptable?

    • @1arlindag
      @1arlindag 4 года назад +4

      I share your sentiment❤

  • @italktoanimalsliketheyrehuman
    @italktoanimalsliketheyrehuman 7 месяцев назад +79

    I swear to anything; if Hozier did a cover of the freakin' alphabet or a nursery rhyme it'd be a spiritual experience that touches the atoms of your soul. 😅

  • @cherylfonseca
    @cherylfonseca 4 года назад +527

    I’m a lifelong Van Morrison fan, but man, Hozier’s version is amazing.

    • @alexbr2
      @alexbr2 2 года назад +1

      @VertrauenNiemand13 true

    • @skirtvin
      @skirtvin 2 года назад +1

      @Sarah’s Suitcase 😈 It is beautiful. Enjoy.

    • @blonded0532
      @blonded0532 Год назад +13

      It’s DRASTICALLY better than the original, and I do not say that lightly.

    • @thomascollins7309
      @thomascollins7309 Год назад +5

      It's OK to love both : )

    • @catheegray1311
      @catheegray1311 Год назад +4

      I'm glad he, Hozier, decided to share his gift of voice and music making with the world. I too am a lover of Van. I hope he feels honored that his craft has influenced the younger generation.

  • @Phil.G.
    @Phil.G. 8 лет назад +2692

    Im getting married to this song tomorrow. Cant wait to see my wife to be walk down the aisle to this song!
    The memory will last with me forever!

    • @yagocrispim0
      @yagocrispim0 8 лет назад +34

      Haha, how did it go? I can imagine it was a great scene.

    • @Phil.G.
      @Phil.G. 8 лет назад +206

      +Yago Crispim It was awesome... Best day of my life so far! Waaay better than when i got He-Man for my 8th birthday. :)

    • @acousticguitar15
      @acousticguitar15 8 лет назад +5

      +oODubKiwiOo Congratulations!

    • @valmaniac44
      @valmaniac44 8 лет назад +72

      +oODubKiwiOo this songs pretty good but marry it? that's weird.

    • @lynnweiss9863
      @lynnweiss9863 8 лет назад +2

      +oODubKiwiOo Hope your going great

  • @blindnmorethan1eye
    @blindnmorethan1eye 3 года назад +283

    I never thought anyone could touch the original Van Morrison’s “Sweet Thing.”
    But I have never heard anything as beautiful and soulful as this. I’m still floored. Slayed. Stunned. Dead on the ground. Let’s play it again!

    • @NakedNoiseUK
      @NakedNoiseUK  3 года назад +20

      We still have it on repeat!

    • @margauxb3591
      @margauxb3591 2 года назад +11

      @@NakedNoiseUK then put it on Spotify 👀

    • @retasueus
      @retasueus 2 года назад +7

      I like it better than the Van Morrison one!

    • @patriciamalloy9922
      @patriciamalloy9922 2 года назад +6

      @@retasueus
      Me too, Sue, and l'm 65 years old and have been listening to and gleaning solace from dear Van for over three decades, but this young man takes the cake on this one.

    • @jasonfrere
      @jasonfrere 2 года назад +1

      Jeff Buckleys cover is great as well. Totally different styles

  • @jchowateyoureggos
    @jchowateyoureggos 3 месяца назад +17

    I have watched this video an embarrassing amount of times in the last 24 hrs. I just want to live in the feeling of this song always.

    • @carolinavictronia1668
      @carolinavictronia1668 Месяц назад +3

      I want to live in the feeling of this song.... That's beautiful. Me too

  • @robynneath9127
    @robynneath9127 8 лет назад +816

    This cover is completely stunning. Music is so lucky to have him.

    • @sadjaycutler4962
      @sadjaycutler4962 8 лет назад +7

      well said, his voice is one of a kind, and feels like a soul album from the 50s... and he's even better live, I can't comprehend what I'm listening too

    • @amandafeliciano542
      @amandafeliciano542 8 лет назад +1

      +Boas Therkildsen You got it. :)

    • @CamillaNoi
      @CamillaNoi 8 лет назад +2

      amen!

    • @bradhampton5868
      @bradhampton5868 8 лет назад +2

      :)

    • @lorrainedarcy531
      @lorrainedarcy531 6 лет назад

      Robyn Neath Hes amazing. I knew he would make it big.

  • @hollyleafwell2118
    @hollyleafwell2118 6 лет назад +554

    I firmly believe Hozier is a male syren and you can't change my mind. If I heard him sing in the middle of the sea you bet I'm going to jump in. At least I'll die happy :)

    • @ahmoetahmsowet1637
      @ahmoetahmsowet1637 4 года назад +11

      Except there would be no death. You'd in fact have unexpectedly been lead to meet your life.

    • @hanami741
      @hanami741 4 года назад +5

      after his reading of Orpheus and Euridice, i watched it on Ted-Ed, an animated version. And they had some animated guy singing in the background. And I was like: wait...this voice should be Andrew's. Anything else just sounds wroooong

    • @cainhorton5440
      @cainhorton5440 4 года назад +13

      I'm a straight male and I'd jump in for his voice. Dude straight up sounds like an angel.

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 4 года назад

      I can swim.

    • @alohablossom5023
      @alohablossom5023 4 года назад +4

      I'd happily jump to my death 😅

  • @carolyncrider8217
    @carolyncrider8217 4 года назад +288

    I'm old, The Beatles, CSN&Y, are my bands. I rarely am interested in a new voice, but Hozier is like silk to my soul. I did not know I needed him. I believe in the wonders of the earth when he sings. My brain opens doors long closed and I float out.

    • @brentlagan3758
      @brentlagan3758 3 года назад +12

      Beautifully put. Vans words Hozier’s voice touch the deepest parts of my old soul.

    • @cascreed6386
      @cascreed6386 2 года назад +8

      Thank you for saying exactly what I feel when I listen to this

    • @samhill6519
      @samhill6519 Год назад +4

      Oh my are u a poet by professio

    • @AsheQuinn
      @AsheQuinn Год назад +5

      Exactly!

    • @pschurman1
      @pschurman1 Год назад +1

      My feeling as well!

  • @catherineelizabeth125
    @catherineelizabeth125 6 лет назад +358

    I’ve been listening to this on repeat for four years now

    • @jaxketpocket7147
      @jaxketpocket7147 5 лет назад +6

      Claire Huggins right!!! Going on 18 days !! I can’t stop every time I get in my car it’s on repeat !!!

    • @laurakrishna
      @laurakrishna 5 лет назад +3

      Glad to know I'm not the only one.

    • @amandafeliciano542
      @amandafeliciano542 4 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @sharonbrown3205
      @sharonbrown3205 4 года назад +1

      Same!! I wish he'd put it on tidal or spotify 😭

    • @chrisreid5745
      @chrisreid5745 4 года назад +2

      You might need a break. I'll take over from here.

  • @gibderm
    @gibderm 10 лет назад +747

    normally Morrison cover is a treacherous, dishonest, brutal act. but WTF… this is phenomenal. Hozier's range is truly remarkable.

    • @jullore9782
      @jullore9782 5 лет назад +2

      Sean Bayly incorrect

    • @jeepersmcgee3466
      @jeepersmcgee3466 5 лет назад +6

      @@jullore9782 care to elaborate?

    • @jeepersmcgee3466
      @jeepersmcgee3466 5 лет назад +2

      @@jullore9782 I'm not sure you understood the original comment

    • @DizzyGoat44
      @DizzyGoat44 5 лет назад +16

      Do yourself a favor and look up some of Jeff Buckley’s covers of Van Morrison. also very good

    • @Ma-bx8bz
      @Ma-bx8bz 4 года назад

      @@DizzyGoat44 does jeff buckley exclusively cover things? he covers so much leonard cohen

  • @AsheQuinn
    @AsheQuinn Год назад +85

    Lyrics:
    I will stroll the merry way and jump the hedges first
    I will drink clear clean water for to quench my thirst
    I'll go watch the ferry-boats and I'll get high
    On the bluer ocean against the waters sky
    I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
    I will never ever ever grow so old again
    Oooh good God you're a sweet thing
    Oooh good God you're a sweet thing
    I shall drive my chariot down - your streets and cry
    Hey it's me tonight I'm dynamite and I don't know why
    You shall take me strongly in your arms again
    And I still wonder if I ever felt the pain
    We shall walk and talk in gardens all misty wet with rain
    And I shall never, ever, ever grow so cold again
    Oooh good God you're a sweet thing
    Oooh good God you're a sweet thing
    I shall raise my hand up into the night, to the night sky
    And count the stars that are shining in your eye
    Just to dig it all and not to wonder that would be fine
    You're satisfied not to read in between the lines
    Oooh good God you're a sweet thing
    Oooh good God you're a sweet thing
    Oooh my my my my my sweet thing
    Oooh good God

  • @hillloguz5810
    @hillloguz5810 5 лет назад +28

    How can a person be so talented, good looking, charming, smart... all at the same time?

  • @salmonthunder
    @salmonthunder 11 месяцев назад +35

    8 years strong. Still a weekly listen for me. Thanks 🙏

  • @chriswolf9751
    @chriswolf9751 9 лет назад +229

    This seals the deal. Hozier is a treasure. He celebrate his 25th birthday on St. Paddys Day, March 17th, but he sounds like he's lived a thousand lifetimes. Long life, Hozier.

    • @TNPassiflora
      @TNPassiflora 9 лет назад +1

      +Chris Wolf Yes! And I was so lucky to be there for it! Oh what a night it was!

    • @beverlydavis7268
      @beverlydavis7268 5 лет назад

      Yesss! (My son & daughter in law's wedding date 2019) This is perfect 💚💚)

  • @GWB827
    @GWB827 4 года назад +71

    This is probably the greatest acoustic performance ever

    • @miromarubio1541
      @miromarubio1541 4 года назад +3

      I totally agree 💯

    • @blob2092
      @blob2092 Год назад +2

      Justin Beaver "Baby" live 2011 Miami

  • @crissy454
    @crissy454 9 лет назад +640

    He could be singing whale noises and it would still be as beautiful as a sunset in August. . .Love Hozier!

  • @Marie-jl4sc
    @Marie-jl4sc 5 лет назад +85

    not sayin that this is the best, purest and most perfect cover anyone has ever done of any song in the history of cover songs but it actually is so

  • @fret4yourprozac
    @fret4yourprozac 9 лет назад +312

    Sweet baby Jesus...
    Hozier has made a total fangirl out of me and I'm way too old for that. Good God, you're a sweet thing...

    • @Taarna1969
      @Taarna1969 9 лет назад +12

      I was having the same thoughts, April. The last time I was bitten THIS hard by the fangirl bug was in the 80's with Boy George, when I was a teenager and such things are expected of you. Ah well....*I've* come to terms with my obsession and am just going with it. Whatever gets us through the day, right? :-)

    • @fret4yourprozac
      @fret4yourprozac 9 лет назад +11

      Taarna1969
      My obsession is unhealthy. LOL. I'm *almost* old enough to be his mom.

    • @luciarooney3979
      @luciarooney3979 9 лет назад +2

      Don't worry April - I am more than old enough to be his mom and I can't get enough! Saw him live a few weeks ago - so thankful!

    • @fret4yourprozac
      @fret4yourprozac 9 лет назад +3

      I have tickets to see him in June. I can't wait!!

    • @Taarna1969
      @Taarna1969 9 лет назад +2

      Lucia Rooney I'm right there with you, Lucia....I'm also more than old enough to be his mom and it hasn't slowed me down a bit. (And my husband fully supports my obsession, which the 1,253,756th reason I love him so) Which got me wondering what his fan base demographic is like? I've seen a great deal of comments on RUclips from we, ehm, more *seasoned* ladies as well as a great deal of younger gals, which is mildly surprising to me...didn't think a younger crowd would appreciate all the blues influences and amazing turns of phrase in his lyrics, for instance. What was the crowd like at the concert you went to?

  • @boysuppafresh
    @boysuppafresh 10 месяцев назад +126

    Who's still here enjoying this in 2023 truly timeless

  • @amandaiswatchingyou
    @amandaiswatchingyou 10 лет назад +38

    Everything Hozier touches turns to gold...obsessed with that voice

  • @katharina7502
    @katharina7502 4 года назад +23

    Discovering this song is the best thing that happened to me this year

  • @sunnym.8967
    @sunnym.8967 4 года назад +700

    whats my kink? my kink is hozier doing an acoustic set in a church

    • @kendraphelps9716
      @kendraphelps9716 4 года назад +3

      🙏

    • @ashleelarsen9430
      @ashleelarsen9430 4 года назад +2

      I’d hardly call that a kink

    • @Lotta_crop
      @Lotta_crop 4 года назад +1

      are you even real

    • @Lotta_crop
      @Lotta_crop 4 года назад

      sunny but are you?

    • @ashleelarsen9430
      @ashleelarsen9430 4 года назад

      bird33mchale32 I’m fine, thanks. Is someone actually going to answer back something that is not gibberish?

  • @gracievanover7363
    @gracievanover7363 8 лет назад +105

    His voice has an old soul. Makes me really smile. I love watching his fingers as he plucks his guitar. Beautiful hands besides his voice, the face isn't bad either

  • @VDL63
    @VDL63 9 лет назад +46

    Hello all, it's been 10 years since I've commented on anything. This morning while my boys were playing PS3 before school I watched VH1 and Take Me to Church came on. I was floored. Something about the feeling, I guess my some call it soul music is cause it hammered mine. And then I found this. Tears came to my eyes. If he ever covered Stoned Me by Van Morrison, I would probably cancel the day.

    • @burnttoast4821
      @burnttoast4821 6 лет назад +4

      Or if he covered into the mystic....I'd cancel the whole week.

  • @dawncain6181
    @dawncain6181 5 лет назад +39

    I am a HUGE Van Morrison fan and have never liked a cover until this one. I have never heard anyone due him justice til this gorgeous and talented man...well done

  • @nickbloom6861
    @nickbloom6861 8 лет назад +31

    When you listen to his songs you can tell that singing comes insanely natural to him. He does it so smoothly, it sounds like a lot of effort but when you watch him it's like nothing. Truly one of the best musicians I have heard in a very long time.

  • @nooneisaslucky
    @nooneisaslucky 4 года назад +16

    This song feels like coming home into the arms of your love after a long day. It feels like peace.

  • @bicooo1
    @bicooo1 8 лет назад +552

    hozier makes everything okay.

    • @urautate8
      @urautate8 8 лет назад +4

      what? this is great, i agree on that. But the original song is miles above this. So, this song is not great because of Hozier. Get your shit together bro

    • @bicooo1
      @bicooo1 8 лет назад +29

      I like this version more, everyone has their own taste.

    • @feralfox1001
      @feralfox1001 8 лет назад +23

      yeah I'm a huge Van Morrison fan, and I'm not ever super keen on covers. But he does a phenomenal job, I like it more than the original.

    • @1211satchel
      @1211satchel 7 лет назад +5

      I am a huge Van Morrison fan...I have listened to him since I was a kid (30+ years) because my parents were also big fans. This is by far my favorite Van Morrison song. Hozier does a good cover, and I think he's a good artist. But, I have to agree Dany Silva....no one - I mean no one - can do it like my main man VM.

    • @Burnthotdogs313
      @Burnthotdogs313 6 лет назад

      bicooo1 mmm

  • @9ohiostate9
    @9ohiostate9 3 года назад +7

    Been coming back to this for 6 years and dont plan on stopping anytime soon

  • @romialuvs1D
    @romialuvs1D 9 лет назад +461

    Ever song he sings he does justice his range is crazy it's seriously out of this world his voice is so soulful and rich and glorious this man is majestic he oozes pure talent and I can't say it enough 99% of the time I literally cry listening to him because his voice is so beautiful you can feel him in your soul when he sings and gah he's so beautiful it's so rare now in days to find pure raw talent like this he's so original and he just does his own thing and it works it truly works for him more people like Hozier should be recognized instead of the artist that only sing meaningless songs about ass drugs sex and money

    • @Black_carpet3000
      @Black_carpet3000 9 лет назад +3

      Sherrieluvs1d SOOO TRUE! I love his music and lyrics, but sometimes I think just his voice will do it for me just as fine.

    • @behindthelight5
      @behindthelight5 9 лет назад +7

      Sherrieluvs1d absolutely agree. There's a pure, raw nature about him and his music. It's just very soulful.
      Plus: His music seems to be different from everything I know and still it feels likes it's always been part of my life.

    • @romialuvs1D
      @romialuvs1D 9 лет назад +4

      It's been 9 months since I posted this comment I still feel the same I've Also been to three concert my first July 28th Hozier was my first concert and I am so happy he was because it was such a magical day and I loved it he sounds even better live people I tell you I in editors broke down when I pulled up because he started singing and he was just absolutely amazing I can't ding worlds that's give his voice justice

    • @romialuvs1D
      @romialuvs1D 8 лет назад +6

      Lol kinda close to two years later and guess who still feels the same about Hozier? ME!

    • @Randa12Emam
      @Randa12Emam 7 лет назад +2

      Sherrieluvs1d I love your updates 😂

  • @StKatiThePaganSaint
    @StKatiThePaganSaint 2 года назад +4

    So glad to see someone finally got him to that church

  • @Emily-zu2qd
    @Emily-zu2qd 4 года назад +77

    there is a certain magic in this performance... I can’t even begin to describe it (and I bet Andrew himself wouldn’t be able to either). He has an immense gift in that he can put such emotion into every phrase/intonation... he is such a talent. we’re lucky to have him

  • @roblobster9923
    @roblobster9923 5 лет назад +122

    2019 anyone? Listening to this for years... I just hope someone will love me the way Morrison felt when he wrote this.

    • @hanami741
      @hanami741 5 лет назад +7

      i'd rather be loved like in Hozier's original songs :)

    • @Emily-zu2qd
      @Emily-zu2qd 4 года назад +2

      Rob Lobster I come back to this video almost daily. The raw beauty of it is just astounding.

    • @killakode1
      @killakode1 4 года назад

      Simply amazing.

    • @Mindyours1999
      @Mindyours1999 4 года назад +1

      2020!

    • @EE-zd6xh
      @EE-zd6xh 3 года назад

      2020 baby,. he's still hot and now reading poetry and stories on instagram during the pandemic. it makes it much better.

  • @Goldenlegend10
    @Goldenlegend10 8 лет назад +715

    The lyrics aren't the original here, for anyone who was wondering about the lyrics for his version:
    I will stroll the merry way
    And jump the hedges first
    I will drink clear, clean water
    For to quench my thirst
    I go watch the ferry-boats
    And I get high
    On the bluer ocean
    Against the water’s sky
    And I will walk and talk
    In gardens all wet with rain
    I will never, ever, ever, grow so old again
    Oh good god you’re a sweet thing
    Oh good god you’re a sweet thing
    I shall guide my chariot
    Down your streets and cry
    Hey, it's me tonight, I'm dynamite
    And I don't know why
    You shall take me strongly in your arms again
    I lie still wonder if I ever felt the pain
    We shall walk and talk
    In gardens all misty, wet with rain
    And I shall never, ever, ever grow so old again.
    Oh good god you’re a sweet thing
    Oh good god you’re a sweet thing
    I shall raise my hand up into the night, into the night sky
    And count the stars
    That are shining in your eye
    Just to dig it all and not to wonder
    That would be fine
    And satisfied not to read in between the lines
    Oh good god you’re a sweet thing
    Oh good god you’re a sweet thing
    Oh, my-my, my, my-my sweet thing
    Oh good god

    • @Alia-du4vs
      @Alia-du4vs 8 лет назад +9

      thank you!!

    • @natashabenitez7650
      @natashabenitez7650 5 лет назад +26

      @@Alia-du4vs he Hoziers own version of the song he always changes up the lyrics to make them feel how he interpretation of the same song. To make sure he's feeling that version for others to..

    • @hurricanekatrina6310
      @hurricanekatrina6310 5 лет назад +51

      honestly this version is better than the original... don’t kill me!

    • @owenmatthewaurelio
      @owenmatthewaurelio 5 лет назад +13

      hurRicAnE kAtriNa Van is a master, but I’m inclined to agree...

    • @josiahkatomd6141
      @josiahkatomd6141 5 лет назад +17

      @@hurricanekatrina6310 same thing he did to Arctic Monkeys Do I wanna Know? He always changes the lyrics, always makes them better.

  • @jutforphotos6595
    @jutforphotos6595 5 лет назад +19

    I just love how he makes every song his own. If you didn't know better, you would think it was his song.

  • @amandawitt9052
    @amandawitt9052 Год назад +18

    This version makes my heart and stomach flip. Didn’t think anyone would ever come close to the original but Jesus, this is so good.

  • @hozieredami
    @hozieredami Год назад +8

    Oh Hozier you are a sweet thing. Can't wait for Unreal Unearth to unravel slowly, his music is so transcendental like I'm stuck in a dream.

  • @kristinberchak9219
    @kristinberchak9219 4 года назад +14

    God, if I had this man's voice, I would never shut up

  • @Solonghoney
    @Solonghoney 5 лет назад +14

    Being a huge fan of Van Morrison’s music I have seen this video when searching for Van Morrison’s live versions of Sweet Thing and always scrolled past this thinking no one could ever come close. God was I wrong!

  • @michalablahova8721
    @michalablahova8721 9 лет назад +27

    Firstly nothing can surprise me easily, secondly I do NOT waste praise, but this guy made me feel alive just with one song! My pulse has accelerates as a rocket when I hear his voice!

  • @ps3guy5
    @ps3guy5 3 года назад +8

    A Hozier cover album of just Van Morrison songs would be timeless

    • @patmurphy6843
      @patmurphy6843 3 года назад +1

      and a Van Morrison covering Hozier album

  • @angelalopez7704
    @angelalopez7704 9 лет назад +94

    I would love to hear him cover "Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison.

    • @eagillum
      @eagillum 4 года назад +2

      Omg YES

    • @cainhorton5440
      @cainhorton5440 4 года назад +2

      Or 'Stone me', I'd probably have heart palpitations at the end when he hits those strong notes.

    • @whitneycarr2108
      @whitneycarr2108 4 года назад

      He’s done a couple more Morrison covers recently, you should check em out if you haven’t already

  • @sophiewilliams2448
    @sophiewilliams2448 4 года назад +10

    This man is an actual angel. Listening to him heals my soul.

  • @NathanFromTheCommentsSection
    @NathanFromTheCommentsSection 6 лет назад +14

    This man's voice is what heaven sounds like.

  • @kaylycoleman9956
    @kaylycoleman9956 4 года назад +4

    Hozier singing sweet thing is my love language

  • @donaldells9538
    @donaldells9538 4 года назад +10

    I was expecting him to fall flat un his face, I mean .....it's Van the Man we're talking about!
    This man's cover was sooo good, so heartfelt and gentle. Thank you xery much.

  • @sheefree
    @sheefree 7 месяцев назад +3

    A perfect slice of musical heaven. Thank you Universe 🙏🏼💐🎶🌈❤️

  • @annahaus1122
    @annahaus1122 5 лет назад +13

    I’m head over heels in love with Andrew. He is a beauty

  • @uptownfrank9
    @uptownfrank9 Год назад +12

    i dont think i know enough words in the english language to describe how much i love hozier. this is such a great cover with such a specific vibe.

  • @payno6643
    @payno6643 9 лет назад +67

    It takes true grit to cover Van Morrison. Not a task many at all are fit for. This is a very powerful cover of an amazing song

  • @stacyaugust8241
    @stacyaugust8241 4 года назад +5

    I think I've been watching this video at least once a day for the last 2 years. Jesus. THAT FREAKING VOICE!

  • @amandafeliciano542
    @amandafeliciano542 8 лет назад +28

    My dad, God bless him, turned me on to Van when I was about 13 and I fell so in love. I generally think covers of his sings are a terrible idea, but this literally brought tears to me eyes about halfway through, pure joy. Andrew is a gift. :)

  • @lenoresuperdock5038
    @lenoresuperdock5038 4 года назад +7

    So achingly pure and beautiful!

  • @TimmyGMusic
    @TimmyGMusic 8 лет назад +55

    Wow... easily my fav Van Morrison song (besides Into the Mystic), and I previously thought it uncoverable... Hozier brings the chills just as good as Van, and adds his own flavor. SO impressed! Hozier is an amazing new Irish talent straight from Van's pedigree, with all the poetry, melancholy, and soul that comes with it. Hope he puts out music for many years to come, I will be listening!

    • @ben4kai
      @ben4kai 8 лет назад +2

      try Jeff Buckleys version, from the album 'Live from Sin-e' :)

  • @hoppe2197
    @hoppe2197 4 года назад +524

    me: i am a straight male
    hozier: 2:06
    me: oh no

    • @davis0730
      @davis0730 4 года назад +2

      I felt the same way

    • @JeanetteFaith
      @JeanetteFaith 4 года назад

      @@TheSimplyQua yummy..........

    • @shannonoleary7704
      @shannonoleary7704 4 года назад +20

      As a lesbian, that’s relatable

    • @hanami741
      @hanami741 4 года назад +10

      it's totally fascinating how some people can turn people, who thought their whole lives they are super straight, way on the gay side. As if this social construct of being into the opposite sex didn't matter anymore because only this person matters, I think it's beautiful. Kinda wish I could ever experience it in real life

    • @gabrielsiteny
      @gabrielsiteny 4 года назад +9

      Ain't no such thing within a 100mile radius of him

  • @miromarubio1541
    @miromarubio1541 4 года назад +7

    I honestly can't stop listening to this song. His voice is majestic...

  • @PeterbutterNJelly
    @PeterbutterNJelly Год назад +7

    Love your version . It is our 30th Anniversary today. I will play it for my wife. She is the one I choose for the rest of my life.And I will walk and talk in gardens, all wet with rain
    And I will never, ever, ever, ever grow so old again Release this song. VAN MORRISON IS A LEGEND. THIS IS A FINE TRIBUTE TO SUCH A GEM. CATCH YOU IN NYC.

    • @juliebirdgirl9059
      @juliebirdgirl9059 Месяц назад

      Hozier's cover of "Sweet Thing" is brilliant... can't stop watching it and listening to him....

  • @ritamarierothberg1390
    @ritamarierothberg1390 9 лет назад +67

    I cannot say enough good things about this guy!! His voice is unique and soo special, his covers are better than the originals, but his own music will become iconic I am sure. He is FANTASTIC in concert (saw him recently in NYC) and going to see him again in Nashville next year! He is THAT GOOD!! Also wanna say I had the pleasure of meeting him and he couldn't have been friendlier or nicer!! MUCH LOVE FOR THE TRULY TALENTED HOZIER!!!

    • @seanselburg9768
      @seanselburg9768 9 лет назад +16

      I wouldn't say it's better than the original, he has a voice that is unique though. He did also make the song his own. So I love it none the less.

  • @mar-d5809
    @mar-d5809 4 года назад +10

    i usually cringe at covers, this makes van morrison less ... this truely beautiful, i love hoziers hands

  • @pdog44450
    @pdog44450 6 лет назад +17

    Man, I came into this with a closed mind thinking it'd be an abomination to one of the most important and favorite songs of my lifetime. But seriously, this is incredible and a true nod to the great Van Morrison. One of the best covers of any song by any person I've ever heard. Simply well done.

    • @Nadirah6
      @Nadirah6 5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/ZcZ4v6NBP7U/видео.html
      :)

  • @ginar4082
    @ginar4082 4 месяца назад +2

    I'd give a fu*cking lot for more like this. Dear god, can we ever get back to here???

  • @OVRZELLUS
    @OVRZELLUS 10 лет назад +8

    Hozier is beyond talented! His voice is so soulful; you don't just hear him, you FEEL him! Beautiful cover. Absolutely love this!

  • @cassandracole7337
    @cassandracole7337 6 лет назад +668

    Me: nobody can do a Van Morrison cover justice, not even--
    Hozier: good God, you're a sweet thing
    Me: 😮

  • @lenoresuperdock5038
    @lenoresuperdock5038 4 года назад +6

    One guy and a guitar. Amazing!

  • @Distiller9
    @Distiller9 Год назад +8

    Quite possibly the best rendition of a song I’ve ever heard. Draws in so much emotion and positive electrons to make you feel good!!!!

  • @Lynnblue98
    @Lynnblue98 9 лет назад +38

    He was born to give me shivers. HOIZER YOUR A SWEET THING

  • @victorgilbert4687
    @victorgilbert4687 8 лет назад +190

    Good artists don't exi-

  • @messagetothesun
    @messagetothesun 4 года назад +7

    I’ve been a fan of hozier for like 5 years and I just found this video like a week ago and I’ve listened to it every day since

  • @alecedmisten7639
    @alecedmisten7639 5 лет назад +7

    I’ve been a massive fan of his for over 5 years and his voice still blows my mind. I always love coming back to this video. It’s one of my favorites

    • @hanami741
      @hanami741 5 лет назад

      same here. getting back to this one and trinity orchestra covering pink floyd all the time xD The pain when some of the good things aren't added on spotify

  • @nommomuntu
    @nommomuntu 7 лет назад +9

    this gives me chills. few people can do van morrison justice, but he does!

  • @denisefrescas1488
    @denisefrescas1488 4 года назад +13

    Since I consider myself Van Morrison’s biggest fan and I can appreciate this great rendition...

  • @winterlilac1881
    @winterlilac1881 2 года назад +5

    i would sell my soul to hear this song for the first time again

  • @durcheinander5554
    @durcheinander5554 6 лет назад +4

    My favourite moment is 2:43, there something primal in the way he goes down half a tone on "sky". This is such joy

  • @Marky12394
    @Marky12394 10 лет назад +21

    This is the only cover that does this song justice. Pure soul

    • @LeftHeadKick
      @LeftHeadKick 10 лет назад +5

      No, pretty good cover (I only just found out this Hozier chap) but you clearly haven't heard Jeff Buckley's.

    • @EoCEoCEoC
      @EoCEoCEoC 10 лет назад +1

      Matthew Edgeworth Waterboys do the best version...by a long stretch

    • @LeftHeadKick
      @LeftHeadKick 10 лет назад

      E Kennedy No way, I like there's but obviously not close to the original never mind Vans

    • @MsLauralei37
      @MsLauralei37 9 лет назад +2

      Listened to both versions... I don't think either can beat this version. Though my first love is Van's version.

    • @loovetrain
      @loovetrain 9 лет назад +2

      E Kennedy the waterboys are obviously talented, but they changed the entire essence of the song! theirs was a totally new take, whereas hozier and jeff buckley's versions were definite tributes to van morrison

  • @shannon9087
    @shannon9087 4 года назад +9

    Goosebumps at 2:06 🥺
    He is magical

  • @Sc-vh6ej
    @Sc-vh6ej 9 лет назад +164

    This makes my heart so happy.

  • @drownthesea2227
    @drownthesea2227 5 лет назад +2

    This song reminds me of my dad who passed away two years ago. He was the sweetest man--as sweet as this beautiful song. God Bless.

  • @patriciaserendipity8636
    @patriciaserendipity8636 10 лет назад +5

    Absolutely fabulous! Van Morrison is one of my fave artists--now I'll Hosier to the list. Thanks for sharing!

  • @dashawaydebt9892
    @dashawaydebt9892 6 лет назад +6

    How I wish this was available as a single. I love it so much!

  • @ε-11
    @ε-11 Год назад +6

    I’ve played my fingers bloody recreating this cover myself over and over again. I’ve never had a song mean more to me than this; family, friends, and lovers, all are moved when I play this version of this incredible song. I’m not a singer by any means but when I play this song I need to sing it and I belt it out. This is the only song I’ve ever sung while playing and it will probably remain that way.

  • @hiswife6296
    @hiswife6296 3 года назад +5

    This man is just fine, and his voice is everything.

  • @caramay326
    @caramay326 8 лет назад +18

    I get Goose bumps on my scalp from listening to this...

  • @siriusblack3568
    @siriusblack3568 7 лет назад +818

    Hi, I am Hozier and you're about to fall in love helplessly.

  • @jane---489
    @jane---489 10 лет назад +142

    I would love him to cover more of Van Morrison's beautiful songs.
    I'm feeling such sweet things from him ...
    J x

    • @flala2261
      @flala2261 9 лет назад +4

      Definitely should do more Van Morrison songs
      Both great voices

    • @chadhutton8553
      @chadhutton8553 9 лет назад +6

      I would love to hear him cover; into the mystic, moon dance, caravan, glad tidings, anything from early Van. I'm sure Hozier would nail it.

    • @afroembrya
      @afroembrya 9 лет назад +2

      chad ghormley Yeah he really should cover Into the Mystic. My favorite song.

    • @rboss5919
      @rboss5919 9 лет назад +7

      Into the Mystic and Tupelo Honey are the two I can really hear him singing in my head.

    • @jenunaflowers454
      @jenunaflowers454 9 лет назад +2

      I totally agree with ya..

  • @leemonroe2843
    @leemonroe2843 5 месяцев назад +8

    Is he the best male vocalist out right now??🤷🏻‍♂️😎❤️

  • @maddio998
    @maddio998 3 года назад +4

    Brings tears to my eyes every time.

  • @sonyafinlay9308
    @sonyafinlay9308 8 лет назад +10

    that second he starts to sing.......my body feels like its melting into french vanilla ice cream on top of apple pie.

  • @ricotta4625
    @ricotta4625 Год назад +3

    This is my favorite cover of all time. I have listened to it probably 1000 times now

  • @markog1999
    @markog1999 5 лет назад +44

    Damn youtube reccomendations took long enough to bring this to me

  • @amandafeliciano542
    @amandafeliciano542 6 лет назад +9

    Nothing in my life has ever attracted me more than when he sings you shall take me strongly in your arms again....I would bet everything I own I've watched this over a thousand times, it's becoming a problem!

  • @savannah172
    @savannah172 2 года назад +2

    My husband and I walked down the isle to this song (Hozier's cover). The first time I heard it I knew it was the one. I love it so much.

  • @comefindme460
    @comefindme460 8 лет назад +10

    This is one of my favorite performances from him and I can't believe how amazing he sounds live. He took this song and made it so much better than the original

  • @RiaSwiftHealing
    @RiaSwiftHealing 6 лет назад +3

    An artist with depth....it's rare, which is why he stands out so loudly. Love his work. I am a dancer and my heart sings when i hear him...I could choreograph to him forever and never get bored. Just lovely.

  • @daniellecurzey1037
    @daniellecurzey1037 6 лет назад +6

    STUNNING. When somebody covers a song that was sung by an angel in the first place & the cover is as good as this, we know we've found a God! I can't get enough of This song.

  • @elowishusmirkatroid4898
    @elowishusmirkatroid4898 4 года назад +2

    I just saw this. Literally brought tears to the eye. I was immediately back in 69. That was fantastic, Hosier, and Van's music will never die when there are young people like you interpreting his beautiful songs. Astral Weeks rules! Thank you so much, you made my day.

  • @maddie.bolland.7
    @maddie.bolland.7 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely stunning, beautiful cover. Wow!

  • @katt5159
    @katt5159 Год назад +3

    I grew up with Van Morrison, but good god this man can elevate any song to something completely different and magnificent with that voice of his and the expression he uses.