What makes it better is how he sings it with such passion as if if it's his own song. I'm a die hard MGMT fan but man they just play to play. Just stand there and play their instruments even though you sound amazing you gotta be amazing and go beyond like this guy.
This song was part of an album that MGMT wasn't really invested in, due to label pressures... I've seen them live 3 times and they've put on a great show. They just don't personally enjoy their songs off Oracular Spectacular - especially the hits. So it's great to see another artist take one of those songs and add passion to it, but to say MGMT doesn't play passionately across the board, is silly.
When he says MGMT at the end is just so Scottish, can imagine sitting smoking a few joints with him at 3am in a house party having a pure laugh and a sing song. Superb big man, great cover
holy shit this is the greatest thing i've heard in a while. the power in his voice makes me feel every emotion all at once. I know this song is satire, but the passion and longing in his voice makes it something special :)
Ha-ha! Show me just one of the "heaps of people" who sings like Paolo! The guy is unique with his powerful voice and passion! I understand the feelings of old MGMT fans, but sorry for me this version is better!
Just wow ....... the emotion in his voice, you can tell he feels the lyrics are how he is feeling every word. He may want a quiet life now but mate like you said go and have some fun !!!!!
I don't joking, I've never seen this. This is absolutely an incredible live concert performance and to sing with an amazing passion. I felt like I was there. Thank you Mr. Nutini for makes good feel us with your art. Greetings from Turkey. 🙂👍👋🙋🎶
Hi, yes certainly it is my opinion, also the original is very nice - only that i knew first the version of Paolo, so the other version sounds a little strange for me. But i prefer his version with the trumpets - saw him live in conzerts for three times - heis also my favorite. I love young talented people. Greetings from Austria.
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the best indie rock cover you will ever see
Easily 🙌🙌
"This is our decision to live fast and die young. We've got the vision, now let's have some fun" love that lyric
Yeahhh
Might be the best cover artist ever... while simultaneously being a ridiculously good songwriter in his own right
What makes it better is how he sings it with such passion as if if it's his own song. I'm a die hard MGMT fan but man they just play to play. Just stand there and play their instruments even though you sound amazing you gotta be amazing and go beyond like this guy.
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Nonsense
This song was part of an album that MGMT wasn't really invested in, due to label pressures... I've seen them live 3 times and they've put on a great show. They just don't personally enjoy their songs off Oracular Spectacular - especially the hits. So it's great to see another artist take one of those songs and add passion to it, but to say MGMT doesn't play passionately across the board, is silly.
Paolo Nutini really means it.
Unemployed Philosopher yeah i thought too
He really does❤
What a performance. That's what you call owning the stage.
When he says MGMT at the end is just so Scottish, can imagine sitting smoking a few joints with him at 3am in a house party having a pure laugh and a sing song. Superb big man, great cover
About a million times better than the original. Sung with zest, what a talent this guy is
Singing with passion and intensity makes all the difference. You can't dislike this version anymore.
3/8/24 still the best cover around 🔥
Never met or seen someone sing with so much passion love this dude so much.
The passion in his voice.....
This era was really apart of the last truly fun times to go to a music festival
I think this was the last music festival I went to. Never even heard of the guy before I watched him play but I really enjoyed his whole set.
Paolo... What a performance... Absolute passion, owned the stage and that voice....
He is amazing 👏 Italian hero for me l😆 ❤
holy shit this is the greatest thing i've heard in a while. the power in his voice makes me feel every emotion all at once. I know this song is satire, but the passion and longing in his voice makes it something special :)
Well, I wasn't expecting to find this.
Who is here in 2019 , I will be here in 2020. The best wake up song and cover on RUclips 😍
I’ve been here for a long time this never gets old
2024 my friend
2025, still a goated cover
That's the best voice i've heard in years
My day just turned beautiful.
me too brother... me too
This is one of the best covers I've ever seen, so much passion!!! Listen to it everyday!!1
every time I listen just wow
First time any version of this song gave me chills
You can be assured of sincerity when Paolo Nutini does it. What a cover
Paolo's band back in the day where next level
This is one of my favorite covers. Full stop.
Ha-ha! Show me just one of the "heaps of people" who sings like Paolo! The guy is unique with his powerful voice and passion! I understand the feelings of old MGMT fans, but sorry for me this version is better!
Still listening to this. Best video on youtube. Paolo is the man
2024 still
Honestly, you could have fooled me, labelled this as a Bruce Springsteen, and claimed it was the 'original' version. Dude SELLS it.
Hello, best cover I've ever heard in my entire life.
Such a talented guy, this cover and his cover of don’t let me down are honestly two of my favourite covers of all time ❣️
Should check out 'down in Mexico' if you've no seen it
Also wake up by arcade fire
I'm probably responsible for about 75% of the views on this one. What an epic festival moment that was
The best cover I have ever heard
absolutely killed it. Outstanding live.
2012 what a time that was
incredibly wonderful performance !!! makes me feel sooo good :) he sings with his heart !!
Just wow ....... the emotion in his voice, you can tell he feels the lyrics are how he is feeling every word. He may want a quiet life now but mate like you said go and have some fun !!!!!
no way!! he did it! I'm in heaven right now :> why do i see it only now ;o
This is actually one incredible cover 👌🏼👏
I don't joking, I've never seen this. This is absolutely an incredible live concert performance and to sing with an amazing passion. I felt like I was there. Thank you Mr. Nutini for makes good feel us with your art. Greetings from Turkey. 🙂👍👋🙋🎶
I was there
the dude can sing
It took this cover to get me to appreciate the original. This has a pulse.
Best cover ever ❤
it feels so good when one of your favourite artists is covering other one of your favourite artists !
Absolutely Brilliant Cover
Gear or not this mans incredible 👏
Paolo Nutini puts more feeling into this song than MGMT does themselves nowadays
Ikr
Magnific voice and song Paolo. Kiki
Better than the original track! trumpets were an excellent idea.
I never knew this was his song. Amazing!!
It isnt it’s MGMT’s this is a cover
@@iandakid672 🎣😂😂😂😂
@@ritchie9709 oh, am I supposed to be “baited” right now, because I genuinely thought you couldn’t read.
@@iandakid672 both mate 😂
I think he is a genius.
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Absobloodylutely 👏👏👏👏👏
He’s got a sick ass voice
Best cover of a song out there!
Genuinely better than the original, especially live. Outstanding man
def one of the most enjoyable covers!
Great interpretation of a great song :)
and God created the heavens and the earth and everything and then he put Paolo in it and then his creation was complete!
Jesus, that was good
DEFINITELY THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG, FUKIN AWESOMEEEEE
Great Video - thanks, what a great performance from Paolo, saw him in Tarvisio/Italy - he s always the best.
I seen him do this cover in Belfast about 5 years ago. was epic
He could really fit an Baba O'reilly mashup in there
He seems like 'love reign o'er me' type of guy, he should cover that one for sure
I know exactly the part of the song you have in mind, heard it as I read your comment. :D
Paolo Epic as usual.......... Magic!!!
This is a good cover! I love live music.
wow! fantastic!
I see that on tiktok they say this is trending. Could be because I spend about 3hrs a day listening to it.
Same here. I think this is his best live version and I've seen a lot of them. Just discovered him awhile back and can't get enough of his music.
@@gwhite7131962 Just a huge amount of real power.
Brilliant cover :D
all heart. love this.
His version of Time to pretend is much more better than the original from MGMT - he is quiet outstanding.
Beautiful cover.
Glad I seen him live. He did not disappoint
Missing Paolo. Where are you? 😢
original song is so youthful and cool, I also love Paolo's version. p.s. mgmt can't even get closer to paolo when it comes to live.
Really good cover.
LOVE!
0.50 hahah, wee man`s right out his tree.. far too many funky cigarettes. Nailed it tho! :D
"Wee man's right out of his tree". Best way u could describe him & funniest. .! couldn't get any better..
All those hands in the air free from damned cell phones 😮
Hi, yes certainly it is my opinion, also the original is very nice - only that i knew first the version of Paolo, so the other version sounds a little strange for me. But i prefer his version with the trumpets - saw him live in conzerts for three times - heis also my favorite. I love young talented people. Greetings from Austria.
love paolo nutini
This one is about him!.......😃
Better than the original! Better singing and love that trumpet!!
Haha the little boy freaking out at the beginning is all of us
Best singer to come out of bonnie Scotland 😉😉😉😉
looks like he's had a shot of smack but great live singer well done great great cover
Yeah looks like he shot some heroin without moving to paris first.
1:18 that little kid's reaction is just priceless... hahah
how cute! xD
AMAZING COVER 👏💙
whats he up to now in 2018 i wanna see him so badly
Roxxane D'troyt no joke someone just posted a video of Paolo singing ‘Your Song’ by Elton John at a a karaoke in Paisley
He enjoyed the hell out of that!
the best day of my life...
So much better than the original Paulo!
Paolo Nutini che "coverizza" 'Time To Pretend" dei Mitici MGMT.
Penso di avere un orgasmo. 💚
🖤
I was at this gig :)
Top drawer Paolo lhad see you in August, hope to hear you blast this that would be magic HAIL HAIL
Paul Young luck out!! he needs to come back to the USA.. what festival you seeing him at?
How stoned can you be and stills sing like a young god?
😍 P E R F E C T I O N 😍
All time fav😍
great!!!!!!!!!!
im in love!
fabuleux !
First Class! Far superior to the original band's version. "Love" this boy!
Oor Paolo..brillante! 👏🏻