I don't understand why people complain that he is covering a fucking rap song when most rap artist & pop stars cover good songs and ruin it like Nicki Minaj "anaconda" it's fucking terrible but its got more views than this because she is shaking her ass the whole way through the fucking film clip.
The most amazingly simple voices disect music that weve heard previously and give it new life always respect a blues singer they really will give you there all congradulations james for being you Im going to tell 2 freinds and so and so on. A++++++++++++++++
Who gives a shit if it's a "rap" song! Music is a universal language, and it's a great song with great lyrics. This is not the easiest song for a folk or acoustic based artist to cover, and this guy absolutely killed it. I bet if coolio and lv heard it they'd love it, stop throwing shade bc you aren't as talented as him. I was in grade school when it came out, and I didn't know one kid, regardless of where they lived or they nationality, that didn't absolutely love this song. Real music is univ
no disrespect to ed sheeran who is great in his own right.....but there is not 1 reason why james is not as popular. the music listeners of this century are not cultured.
Ed Sheeran is more conventional as he is capable of commercial successes, of making people dance. That's not the case with Morrison ! Not hating on anyone though.
Agreed that they are both great in their own right. To your point about listeners, patrons of popular music tend to love what is put in front of them in the most effective way, then repeated until they love it enough. So a possible reason might include the effectiveness of each artists' marketing campaign. Plus, they have different target audiences and appeal. I think the fact that they became popular at very different times says a lot too. Things have changed massively for singer/songwriters over the past decade. Sorry to be a nerd about it, but an artist's perceived talent doesn't necessarily equate to popularity! Yes there is room for them both and it would great if James were as popular! I would love to see it happen for him! DH :)
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left Cause I've been blasting and laughing so long, That even my mama thinks that my mind is gone But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it Me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of You better watch how you're talking and where you're walking Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk I really hate to trip but I gotta loc As they croak, I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like On my knees in the night saying prayers in the streetlight Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Look at the situation they got me facin' I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the streets So I gotta be down with the hood team Too much television watching got me chasing dreams I'm an educated fool with money on my mind Got my 10 in my hand and a gleam in my eye I'm a loc'd out gangsta set trippin' banger And my homies is down so don't arouse my anger, fool Death ain't nothing but a heartbeat away, I'm living life, do or die, what can I say I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24 The way things are going I don't know Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking What's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin' They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me If they can't understand it, how can they reach me I guess they can't, I guess they won't I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me [Fade out]
couold you imagine if someone on X factor did a cover like this, they would stop the show there and then and say this is the winner , it cant be topped !!
"Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk" is my favourite threat/insult ever. I try and fit it into every arguments and misunderstandings. It often ends the disagreement due to the ridiculousness of it and the mutual love nearly everyone under the age of 40 has for this song.
I found this by accident looking for the lyrics.. My first thought when I saw that a white guy singing Gangsters Paradise; with "an acoustic guitar", was that he would mess it up.. . But damn! That was an awesome version of a really bad ass song." I, LOVE IT"! He put a really cool style to it, I will definitely be looking at more of his work. I don't guess he is related to Jim Morrison?
WOW....He turned a good rap song into an AMAZING acoustic cover...its funny tho, i would never imagine him listening to that kind of music or maybe....?haha anyways GREAT COVER! kudos to you
JAMES. DUDE. The lyric site you read those lyrics from did you all types of dirty!! They had you saying all sorts of malarky!! Sorry bruh. Shoulda went to an American lyric site by people who can properly translate gangsta slang. Still the vox are beast so I'm sure we can forgive flubs like "lyin' in shock" and "living life to a guy." :)
He got the balance between Coolio's swagger and his natural manner of speech/singing without sounding silly... he's just amazing.. such a rich voice you could touch it..
ol, I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like On my knees in the night, sayin' prayers in the streetlight Been spendin' most their lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Been spendin' most their lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Keep spendin' most our lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Keep spendin' most our lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Look at the situation they got me facing I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the street So I gotta be down with the hood team Too much television watchin', got me chasing dreams I'm a educated fool with money on my mind Got my ten in my hand and a gleam in my eye I'm a loc'd out gangsta, set trippin' banger And my homies is down, so don't arouse my anger Fool, death ain't nothin' but a heart beat away I'm livin' life do or die, what can I say? I'm 23 now but will I live to see 24? The way things is going I don't know Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me? Been spendin' most their lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Been spendin' most their lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Keep spendin' most our lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Keep spendin' most our lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's runnin', but half of them ain't lookin' It's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin' They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me If they can't understand it, how can they reach me? I guess they can't, I guess they won't I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool Been spendin' most their lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Been spendin' most their lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Keep spendin' most our lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Keep spendin' most our lives Livin' in a gangsta's paradise Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me? Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me?
I remember when I was like 17 and by that point I had been OBSESSED with James for 4 years, and I discovered this, then a couple guys from college discovered it and were equally amazed and I was like 'it took this for you all to realise hes undeniably talented and amazing??'
Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's runnin', but half of them ain't lookin' It's goin' on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin' They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me If they can't understand it, how can they reach me I guess they can't, I guess they won't I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool
He is singing the theme song for the movie that provoked me to declare Michelle pfieffer as one of my favourite actresses. Ugh I love this so much! Ur awesome James!!
@eskobus: if you don't experience something yourself and you can still feel how other people feel then it's called empathy...look it up..then rethink your answer.
This is a great cover, I’m a reasonably good singer, not as good as this guy but take it from me singing this song as opposed to performing it how coolio did is the far easier option
@g2k2001 Capo on the first fret. G major, E minor, F# major 7th, B minor. You can find those easy enough if you dont know them, the only tough one is the F# major 7th: take a normal barred F up one fret and take off your fourth finger. Hope that helps!
anyone else going to notice he has his own words for this??? :S seriously, gonna cover some one elses song, show it the correct amount of respect it deserves and at least use the right words. not bad performance though, just not great
ok you have a bad life but dont push it on me we are talking of that singer how sings like hes making diamonds but theres no soul in it i dont say that its bad but i dont like it cause it has no soul I DONT LIKE IT!!!
I don't understand why people complain that he is covering a fucking rap song when most rap artist & pop stars cover good songs and ruin it like Nicki Minaj "anaconda" it's fucking terrible but its got more views than this because she is shaking her ass the whole way through the fucking film clip.
Totally agree!
Amen.
cindynader me too ! :)
well i just dont understand how people dislike this.
Had to come back to this one today.
The most amazingly simple voices disect music that weve heard previously and give it new life always respect a blues singer they really will give you there all congradulations james for being you Im going to tell 2 freinds and so and so on. A++++++++++++++++
Fantastic voice- others who don't appreciate amazing voices should drown their nasty comments in their bile.
Great Artist, no matter. Ihave heard "Man in th Mirror" and this one. Both are quite amazing. It he covered more songs?
Regards From Berlin, Germany!
just doesn't get any better than this ..... I'm preaching to people bout this shit
he can sing!
Nooonoonnoooooo
amazing way of singing...
seriously underrated
Esse cara canta demais slc, voz de veludo
I guess he do not sell his soul to the buizz. He seems like a humbled guy!☺
GangSter Paradise.
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His nose looks like Josh Dun.
lol lol..haha
Who gives a shit if it's a "rap" song! Music is a universal language, and it's a great song with great lyrics. This is not the easiest song for a folk or acoustic based artist to cover, and this guy absolutely killed it. I bet if coolio and lv heard it they'd love it, stop throwing shade bc you aren't as talented as him. I was in grade school when it came out, and I didn't know one kid, regardless of where they lived or they nationality, that didn't absolutely love this song. Real music is univ
Perfect comment. And he added the sort of vocals some rappers can replicate either ? So its a win win
His voice is perfect, the tone... its perfect for a rap song especially this song
no no no no no no no no no no.
NO.
Pablo Mazza clearly nobody agrees with you..
are you saying the opposite of what's true?
i mean, yeah, he has a good voice, but not for rap. not this style, anyway.
Coolio is clicking the "LIKE" button right now! Awesome cover.
The boy has soul, pure soul...
No
He havend pure soul
Lee Doughty you no it soul sister
😊😊😊😊😊😉😗
no disrespect to ed sheeran who is great in his own right.....but there is not 1 reason why james is not as popular. the music listeners of this century are not cultured.
JoJo Leone agree ed has an image more for the young girls.
Plus James Morrison never sold his soul!
Glenn ..not sure young girls like the chuckie from rugrats look
Ed Sheeran is more conventional as he is capable of commercial successes, of making people dance. That's not the case with Morrison ! Not hating on anyone though.
Agreed that they are both great in their own right. To your point about listeners, patrons of popular music tend to love what is put in front of them in the most effective way, then repeated until they love it enough. So a possible reason might include the effectiveness of each artists' marketing campaign. Plus, they have different target audiences and appeal. I think the fact that they became popular at very different times says a lot too. Things have changed massively for singer/songwriters over the past decade. Sorry to be a nerd about it, but an artist's perceived talent doesn't necessarily equate to popularity! Yes there is room for them both and it would great if James were as popular! I would love to see it happen for him! DH :)
dat voice tho
ruclips.net/video/FfTcvd2G-Io/видео.html
Wow, this got me sit here for a while, I had to listen to it several times. I wish I could listen to this other times than here. Amazing!
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left Cause I've been blasting and laughing so long, That even my mama thinks that my mind is gone But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it Me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of You better watch how you're talking and where you're walking Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk I really hate to trip but I gotta loc As they croak, I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like On my knees in the night saying prayers in the streetlight Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Look at the situation they got me facin' I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the streets So I gotta be down with the hood team Too much television watching got me chasing dreams I'm an educated fool with money on my mind Got my 10 in my hand and a gleam in my eye I'm a loc'd out gangsta set trippin' banger And my homies is down so don't arouse my anger, fool Death ain't nothing but a heartbeat away, I'm living life, do or die, what can I say I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24 The way things are going I don't know Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking What's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin' They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me If they can't understand it, how can they reach me I guess they can't, I guess they won't I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me [Fade out]
Most beautiful smokey tenor I know of. Creative and ultra-talented.
This is fucking great. Rad voice.
I love his voice, he is amazing.
omg, he's just perfect. I can't describe him because everything that I say will never be good enough to get to his level. LOVE HIM (:
couold you imagine if someone on X factor did a cover like this, they would stop the show there and then and say this is the winner , it cant be topped !!
"Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk" is my favourite threat/insult ever. I try and fit it into every arguments and misunderstandings. It often ends the disagreement due to the ridiculousness of it and the mutual love nearly everyone under the age of 40 has for this song.
Oh my god ...
I appreciate James is good at this song, but it can't and won't ever replace the original with Coolio..
i don't like so many videos on youtube but this one deserves a huge one, rock it up bro!
This deserves like 46 millions of views
just brilliant !!!
how come some of you don't like this amazing cover
we don't give a... if the lyrics are wrong
I found this by accident looking for the lyrics.. My first thought when I saw that a white guy singing Gangsters Paradise; with "an acoustic guitar", was that he would mess it up.. . But damn! That was an awesome version of a really bad ass song." I, LOVE IT"! He put a really cool style to it, I will definitely be looking at more of his work. I don't guess he is related to Jim Morrison?
ruclips.net/video/2jmQby1_k5M/видео.html
better version of james morrison
TRUST!!!!!
sheeeeeet......boy got mad skills
Who are the 261 tone deaf muppets who hit dislike??? Anyway each to our own, James just keep up the good work you rock brother xxx
fuck me that guy can sing
Ok
Such a good cover, love your voice J!
+Lia Hatzakis yes great! cover by James
WOW....He turned a good rap song into an AMAZING acoustic cover...its funny tho, i would never imagine him listening to that kind of music or maybe....?haha anyways GREAT COVER! kudos to you
JAMES. DUDE. The lyric site you read those lyrics from did you all types of dirty!! They had you saying all sorts of malarky!! Sorry bruh. Shoulda went to an American lyric site by people who can properly translate gangsta slang. Still the vox are beast so I'm sure we can forgive flubs like "lyin' in shock" and "living life to a guy." :)
he says god its just his accent :p
Oh my!
Just beautiful!
Stevie should hear this!
x
Dude what.. That was awesome
i hate james morrison, but he is amazing at this song
Open your mind people....Dude has deep soul....give me more please
One of the best covers I've heard.
seriously underated artist james morrison, absolutely disgustingly good
RIP Coolio 🙏
What a singer
If anyone could make an acoustic version of this sound amazing it would be James. An insane amount of talent :)
WHAT THE !@## this is so good!!
Been here for 11 years.
The biggest compliment I can give to this version is that It is just as good as the original! Enough said...
capo on third fret..use F Dm E Am.. four chord song... enjoy
Fabulous... love, love, love. Love the voice and the arrangement. Deconstructed Coolio. Awesome!
Watching this guy sing is more entertaining than every video on mtv
AMAZING!!!! Wow… I wish I could buy his version. L💖VE
I'm doing a cover of this cover it's that good, James Morrison if you're seeing this get in touch let's make some music
THIS IS FUCKING EPIC!! JAMES IS A LEGEND!
Have been missing James Morrison for too long..... then I found this wee gem! He should do the Stevie Wonder original, go James xxxxxxxxxx
He got the balance between Coolio's swagger and his natural manner of speech/singing without sounding silly... he's just amazing.. such a rich voice you could touch it..
Cover like this deserves big like like no other... Awesome :) Great work with his voice....
I love it. Thumbs up if you agree.
no no no no no no
yes yes yes yes yes yes
no no no no no no
Nooooooo IKR
Love it....in his own perfect way!
I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24..
'I was raised by shit'
lol
ol, I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like
On my knees in the night, sayin' prayers in the streetlight
Been spendin' most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Been spendin' most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Keep spendin' most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Keep spendin' most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Look at the situation they got me facing
I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the street
So I gotta be down with the hood team
Too much television watchin', got me chasing dreams
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my ten in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I'm a loc'd out gangsta, set trippin' banger
And my homies is down, so don't arouse my anger
Fool, death ain't nothin' but a heart beat away
I'm livin' life do or die, what can I say?
I'm 23 now but will I live to see 24?
The way things is going I don't know
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me?
Been spendin' most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Been spendin' most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Keep spendin' most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Keep spendin' most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Power and the money, money and the power
Minute after minute, hour after hour
Everybody's runnin', but half of them ain't lookin'
It's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin'
They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me
If they can't understand it, how can they reach me?
I guess they can't, I guess they won't
I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool
Been spendin' most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Been spendin' most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Keep spendin' most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Keep spendin' most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me?
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me?
I remember when I was like 17 and by that point I had been OBSESSED with James for 4 years, and I discovered this, then a couple guys from college discovered it and were equally amazed and I was like 'it took this for you all to realise hes undeniably talented and amazing??'
Me apaixono a cada música que escuto..2018...
Power and the money, money and the power
Minute after minute, hour after hour
Everybody's runnin', but half of them ain't lookin'
It's goin' on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin'
They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me
If they can't understand it, how can they reach me
I guess they can't, I guess they won't
I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool
Are you crazy, or in Luv??
You cant give up two Queens for a Joker!!?
Stop smokin that Coolio. LoL
j m keeps it real always
love.this guy !!! this.voice is awesome ! poor james morrison so underrated !
He is singing the theme song for the movie that provoked me to declare Michelle pfieffer as one of my favourite actresses. Ugh I love this so much! Ur awesome James!!
good cover except he messed up some lyrics. No disrespect to Ed? Ed's a professional. This Guy can't even get the words right
Still elite in 2021.
@eskobus: if you don't experience something yourself and you can still feel how other people feel then it's called empathy...look it up..then rethink your answer.
This timing in his lines is just awesome...with perfect pitch....wow...
Yall need to listen to Max Stone's version... Dude... Killed it
yes!!! I was literally about to say the same! sad he left the competition 😭
He’s just a world class act
Amazing......
This is the BEST rap remake I've ever heard! I'm completely in love with this! Hats off to you my friend!! EXCELLENT creation!!!
Thank you very much....beautiful voice....
Guys 🔥 c/o ‘The PERsoN I should have been’ 🧏🏽♀️
This is a great cover, I’m a reasonably good singer, not as good as this guy but take it from me singing this song as opposed to performing it how coolio did is the far easier option
Seriously amazing voice but why can't white people ever get the lyrics right?
This is outrageous talent
which chords did he used ?
this is exactly why i love james
Dude he killed this shit !!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Specifically... gotta come to Portland Oregon... everyopne'd love ya
your sound is like in the 60'th of age :D damn you are so good
Liked it so hard I had to listen 5 times in a row 💪
He kinda looks like David Blaine
Brrrrrrrrilliant! Love it! :-D
@g2k2001 Capo on the first fret. G major, E minor, F# major 7th, B minor. You can find those easy enough if you dont know them, the only tough one is the F# major 7th: take a normal barred F up one fret and take off your fourth finger. Hope that helps!
anyone else going to notice he has his own words for this??? :S seriously, gonna cover some one elses song, show it the correct amount of respect it deserves and at least use the right words. not bad performance though, just not great
hahaa hes such a pro he could sing absolutely everything! ridiculously talented!
wow i really love this song :)
ok you have a bad life but dont push it on me we are talking of that singer how sings like hes making diamonds but theres no soul in it i dont say that its bad but i dont like it cause it has no soul I DONT LIKE IT!!!