Deathangle 13 Anna is a RUclipsr who sings songs from shows and movies, I will give you a link to one of her Aladdin videos ruclips.net/video/vOwVB3MhNW8/видео.html
@@alcovitch Yeah, 'fraid not. "Friend Like Me" was meant to evoke the work of Cab Calloway, of whom Robin Williams is doing a poor but serviceable imitation. Neyo's cover on the other hand got a hell of a closer to Howard Ashman's original intention than any other version done so far.
I Wish Swing dancing and even line dancing would find their way back to the limelight ...I have always experienced the most fun dancing this way (line)and most I've ever known, do/did as well ...it removes chaos/nerves and joins us for as long as the song plays at least...it was always a nice feeling ..I Agree with you Malcolm 100%
The fact that he just covered this out of the blue (no pun intended) before the remake was even thought of or without it being attached to anything else, shows his true love for the song and desire to do it justice
I love his rendition of Friend Like Me. I especially love the jazzy edge and Arabian music addition. I love that he did not just add base, techno/computerize stuff and call it a day.
He would make a great Dr facilier for princess and the frog live action remake if they ever do make one! (Edit: Wow..... Um thanks for the likes!) (Edit 2: WOAH THERE BUDDY THAT IS TO MANY LIKES BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜)
It's funny you bring Princess and the Frog up, since he sung the song that plays over the ending credits of that movie. I agree he could be a good Dr. Facilier
Sticking to the original source and putting a little bit of your own taste is a recipe for respect and a good singer and the fact that your voice is so smooth makes it nice to listen to. This is also my preference on Pop jazz so great job NE-YO, this is one of the best covers I've heard so far along with Annapanstu's version and Elsie Lovelock's cover on 'Be Our Guest' from Beauty and The Beast.
@@newusername7281 this is probably the best cover I've heard! It's not supposed to be exactly like the original it's different and unique and I enjoy this cover,you can have your opinion but just because it's not exactly like the original doesn't mean it's bad
@@newusername7281 you have the right to dislike it. But you just can't insult the singer for his job. You can't even do better than him. You couldn't even say things like that in front of him. I hate people like you. Always hiding to insult the others. Learn how to sing, try to get famous or at least anything else than a "new username" and come back when you're done.
@New Username you have the right to dislike it. But you just can't insult the singer for his job. You can't even do better than him. You couldn't even say things like that in front of him. I hate people like you. Always hiding to insult the others. Learn how to sing, try to get famous or at least anything else than a "new username" and come back when you're done.
A beautiful rendition of a song which many hold in high regards. Ne Yo takes the charismatic presents of Genie and puts a modern jazz style to it. It still has that fun energy but isn't just copying Robin Williams. Wonderfully fun version
This has to be the second best I’ve heard. Of course Robin Williams is #1 he has vocals and character. Ne-yo has jazz vocals which made him perfect for this song.
They probably would of already planned on making Aladdin a live action movie anyway they seem to be making all animated movies from the past into live action movies:Mulan,Sleeping beauty,beauty and the beast,Pinocchio,Cinderella...etc... Aladdin would of eventually ended up On the list of live action movies at some point. The only movies that would be hard to do as live action would be the ones with talking animals like the lion king.
I think Will Smith did a great job! Tbh, I wasn't sure at first that he would be a great Genie, but and I saw the movie and he killed it! Ne-yo is more like a Dr Facilier to me.
Many of us feel the same, but much of that can be chalked up to the nostalgia phenomenon--the fact that we nostalgize over Robin Williams' voice from this Disney classic and adopt it as a factor in evaluating his performance. Don't get me wrong; Robin Williams was a sterling voice-actor for his role and sang the song superbly for an unspecialized singer, but would you be singing the same tune (no pun intended) if Neo originally sang the song? How Neo would have performed in the voice-acting role is anyone's guess; but as a putatively top-end singer in his genre, it's hard to disabuse to me that we wouldn't have found this song even more memorable if he was the voice-actor behind this song.
I can't even breathe here! That's the most fantastincredible thing I've heard!!!! Awesome song!!!!!!! :') OMG Im dead. It's amazing to hear that Disney is making this project with talented artists! :'D Childhood 100% back in my soul, I'm so happy OMG I might just explode in happiness :'D Ne-Yo rulezzz
This should have been added on the Aladdin 2019 soundtrack.. this should have been played on the end of the movie. I was so thrown off when I heard “DJ Khaled”. No offense tho...
joyvgomez totally agree. And it's not like he sticks to his part on the background. He always steals some of the singer's role (even though he can't sing) to say "DJ Khaled. We've the best music" or some shit like that at the beginning of the song. He ruined the whole genie vibe by advertising himself. Clever, but annoying and ridiculous. And he does that in every single song he manages to get his little fat fingers on
Yup, he's going to be in The Wiz Live, I can't remember if he's playing the Scarecrow or the Tin Man. It airs next month, I think, though I'm not sure what channel.
The smoothest friend you've ever had
Smoother than any butter
Smoother than smooth
Smoother than Air Butter... 😮
Smooth criminal friend
The Australian Kangapus 😯
Robin has the comedy
Anna has the vocals
Will has the music
NE-YO has the smoothness
Major has the energy
Agreed!😁
I know am late but who is Anna? If I may ask?
Deathangle 13 Anna is a RUclipsr who sings songs from shows and movies, I will give you a link to one of her Aladdin videos
ruclips.net/video/vOwVB3MhNW8/видео.html
Go Crazy by Blue's Clues & Angelica Pickles as Chris Brown and Young Thug
There Goes My Baby by Maxon Schultz in Careful as Usher
This is how you remake a song. Respect the originals intentions, and put your own spin on it.
Yea
Will Smith did that too 💖
Will Smith did himself and everyone proud
What’s the difference with Will Smith’s version?
But Zhavia didn’t. Okay. Just a joke
Robin: Classic Genie
Ne-Yo: Smoothest Genie
Annapantsu: Angel Genie
Will: Fresh Genie
What about this:
Robin: classic dad
Ne-yo: the smooth brother
Anna: the cheerfull sis
Will: cool uncle
@@dianacachouaarrubarrena105 The Dad, Uncle, Sis thing was used so many times I wanted to do this
@@thebehemoth4951 oh ok
The Behemoth and the broadway genie?
@@dianacachouaarrubarrena105 I feel like Ne-Yo is the smooth cousin
I feel like this version doesn’t get talked about a lot it’s very underrated
Agreed an amazing cover. Only ever heard of this guy and he blew me away.
K
Yes but Robin Williams is a different level tho
Although this dude got swagger
I’m dancing to this at disney after corona virus for the Disney parade cause I’m a company dancer and we are performing on Main Street USA
His voice suits this song perfectly:)
This man has some amazing soul
Agreed
Yup
Totally.
Should be in the new Aladdin movie. 😍
Honestly I like this. He's keeping true to himself, while doing something that would make Robin Williams proud.
I'm sure Robin would love this.
yeah he whould
I agree
He love that. In Heaven he listening this, and he make a Disney- marathon.❤️😉
I sang this version in my school's talent show and I won the complete talent show. Thanks Ne-Yo and Disney.
Robin, I miss you.
Did you win?
@@luisanguiano9899 did you read the comment?
He just said he won
@@marywillis23 I'm such a dumbass.
can u post it or remake it on your yt channel, i would love to hear it:)
Looks up in heaven: so what ya think?
Robin: it’s catchy
RIP Robin Williams
He’d be proud of this version of the song
Sucide is a sin and you will be sent to hell
@@heavenlyjojo3481 what are you talking about?
@@heavenlyjojo3481Sadly your right, I really wish he didn't commit suicide.
Yes
I think Ne-yo did a great job with this, he keeps the spirit of the original version while still making it his own version!
HaHa..I love him so!
Dan Gurney I think he made robin Williams proud
But Robin Williams is Dead...
Ollie thats why they said it....
Ne-Yo: Smoothest Friend You Will ever have
Will Smith: The best hype Man you will ever have
Robin Williams: You Never had a friend like him
True , we all miss robin williams 😢
Preach
I wasnt alive back in the disney golden age
best hype man 😂
Sofia Vasquez he really is once you think about it
I feel like this version doesn’t played enough it’s such a classic
The Original is a classic, this is a poor imitation.
@@alcovitch don't disrespect Ne-Yo
@@alcovitch Excuse me??
@@alcovitch Yeah, 'fraid not. "Friend Like Me" was meant to evoke the work of Cab Calloway, of whom Robin Williams is doing a poor but serviceable imitation. Neyo's cover on the other hand got a hell of a closer to Howard Ashman's original intention than any other version done so far.
How did I had never heard about that version existence in almost 4 years?
Me don't know
Exactly
Did you live under rock or something?
Yeah me too man, its crazy, but I dont understund why is not more popular.
Same
This is like if the genie was a villain, all villains have a jazz song-
Ah yes
Jazz
The most evil music genre
That’s why I like it so much
As i always say, Rock isn't the music Satan would hear, he would hear Smooth Jazz.
@@mob4106
Rock: *edgy demon*
Jazz: *chad devil*
DnD Demon: Rock/Metal
DnD Devil: Jazz/Swing
His hat makes makes me think of Dr.Facilier
He has to do a friends on the other side cover
That would be dope
Thank u for that lol I needed that laugh
Yeah
3:01 I love the way he sing "had a" SO FREAKING MUCH! DEEP GOOSEBUMPS
Ne-yo would be the smoothest fucking genie
Maria Marrero Ikr.
Maria Marrero smoother than the smoothest peanut butter
Shnebs smoother than a baby's bottom
as smooth as glass
Shnebs as smooth as a little Red corvette
I firmly believe Ne-Yo is the smoothest human being to ever walk the face of the Earth.
And yes, I know who I'm putting him above, and I stand by it.
Superbly done. Great performance by NeYo.
+Thaddeus T ya
thaddeus i my real name
+Thaddeus T indeed
I remember back when it was first released in 2015 and I loved it at the first listen! Ne-Yo never disappoints.
Ne Yo would be a good genie for a live action Aladdin (Musical).
yea
Maybe
Whoops. You got the Fresh Prince instead
Or The New Aladdin Movie Coming Out In 2019!
I think they should have this as the ending song for the live action movie for when the credits role. Who’s with me?
My favorite Disney song. I've always like the 1930's/40's swing sound to it and Ne-Yo does a fantastic job!
Malcolm Reynolds I know RIGHT! I've always loved some jazz!! And neyo never failed to portray the live and spirit of the sound ❤️
True. I think that's why this and someone like you from the Jungle Book, the original, are my fav Disney songs
Ugh. The Disney version is an over-exaggerated mimicry of Arabian music. Not swing. Or jazz.
I Wish Swing dancing and even line dancing would find their way back to the limelight ...I have always experienced the most fun dancing this way (line)and most I've ever known, do/did as well ...it removes chaos/nerves and joins us for as long as the song plays at least...it was always a nice feeling ..I Agree with you Malcolm 100%
Shiny
2019: Aladdin
RIP Robin Williams
I still love this
Me too
@@isaiahwilliams7150 both of you are idiots
@@newusername7281 shutup crackhead
@@newusername7281 idiots? How if you don't mind me asking?
@@newusername7281 no wonder why you dont have a name your just a disgrace
I have a whole new respect for this guy. He's got a voice that could make a wolverine purr and a suit so fine he could make Sinatra look like a hobo.
Ron burgundy: am I a joke to you!?
This is awesome. Jazzy, smooth, well sang. Go Neyo you're the right person for this song.
Just discovered this AFTER the release of Aladdin remake... amd dayum i'm lovin' this!!
Pyro Psionyde saaaame! Seeing this just now🤣
It came on Disney a few years ago and I just remembered it after I watched the movie.
Ditto. This shit bangs tho. Its got that Jazz/Swing style
Same
I found this shit a couple years ago (I think, I'm shit with time) & I still love it🤧
Ne-yo's voice is life changing
The fact that he just covered this out of the blue (no pun intended) before the remake was even thought of or without it being attached to anything else, shows his true love for the song and desire to do it justice
ne-yo is the only artist i can listen to every song made by him
Twenty One Pilots are really good
please dont compare that shit to ne-yo
+zachangle8 please tell me you're joking
I'm not
zachangle8 well that's awkward cause i laughed
i cant get over that awesome singing skill
I know right
YES!
Agreed
agreed
yes!!
Everything from his look, voice, cloths, and movement is all the absolute definition of SMOOTH
本当に良い曲…今日が楽しみすぎて、ワクワクそわそわ❤
I love his rendition of Friend Like Me. I especially love the jazzy edge and Arabian music addition. I love that he did not just add base, techno/computerize stuff and call it a day.
Ne-yo good job brother Robin would be proud #RIP
+Zombi3_Man2000 I know every time I think him I cry tears of joy
+Christian Johns Johns awh :)
his brother die??
No I just called Ne-yo brother.
+Nikita B Maybe.
Never heard of this version up until now. Gotta say, I love the jazz and swing sound to this. Very nice. WAYYYY better than I expected this to be.
This song was meant to be nothing but a swing jam, not rap, not anything else, just swing it baby
Ne-Yo nailed it
Exactly
He would make a great Dr facilier for princess and the frog live action remake if they ever do make one!
(Edit: Wow.....
Um thanks for the likes!)
(Edit 2: WOAH THERE BUDDY THAT IS TO MANY LIKES BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜)
OMG SO TRUE
It's funny you bring Princess and the Frog up, since he sung the song that plays over the ending credits of that movie. I agree he could be a good Dr. Facilier
I would pay so much money if he did Dr Facilier
@@Panthersclaw really?! That's cool
@@nc249 Yeah it's called Never Knew I Needed. Or you could look up "princess and the frog ending credits song"
Robin: Classical genie
Ne-Yo: Swing genie
Don’t worry Robin Williams
Ne-Yo and Will Smith got you covered
Edit:thx for all the likes
I wish they all could have covered it together/as a trio...
Qu33nof0z yeah that would have been amazing
Agree
dont forget anna's cover
AGREED
Ne-Yo sounds like if Kevin Hart was an extremely talented singer 😂🤩
I'm scared now this is to right
Wow... That's accurate!
Now I can't get it out of my head xD
So funny
OMG Now i cant unhear it! ive never noticed how similar their vocal tone is lol
OH SHIT! YOU RIGHT!
this is the best cover of this song i ever found!
only he could make that fadora look SO good 😍
Jim N LOL SOO TRUE MY FRIEND TRIED IT AND......and....let's just say his mom made sure to hide it ...XD
Someone I Am is right
I wear my fadora to look like him when I sing this version of this song.
aaaaand you forgot about Michael Jackson
M’lady
RIP Robin Williams we'll always love you
クッッソ上手くて色気があってユーモラスな感じが出てて聴いててとても心地良い
Robin would've loved this
Sin Shine absolutely. Rip to him❤❤❤ the real genie he made my childhood complete.
Sin Shine he's dancing along in heaven right now. RIP Robin.
@@jasmineshaw7225 my name is Tianna Daniel
@Danidiva21 Lovernotafighter l like the vidoes
No other would have made justice to this track.. Go Ne-Yo!
Hands up if you're here after Layton and Nikita announced this as their showdance song for the Strictly final 2023! Can't wait!
Yup its going to be epic...inspired choice
Normally I get annoyed when singers slide on their notes, but when Ne-yo slides, I just listen in awe.
No I don’t think I’d want this in the 2019 version.
He’d probably steal Jasmine
lol!!
Ha
DeepSearch27 hard facts
DeepSearch27 facts
No he WILL steal Jasmine
Probably my favorite Disney cover ever! 😊
I always knew that man was magical.
Sticking to the original source and putting a little bit of your own taste is a recipe for respect and a good singer and the fact that your voice is so smooth makes it nice to listen to. This is also my preference on Pop jazz so great job NE-YO, this is one of the best covers I've heard so far along with Annapanstu's version and Elsie Lovelock's cover on 'Be Our Guest' from Beauty and The Beast.
This is seriously epic! Ne-Yo killed it!! I'm excited about the other songs!
does anyone else think the best part is 0:56
how could a chorus in any good song not be the best part.
@@elated4516 I think they meant the mic trick
I think 2:46 beats it out by a bit- I mean holy hell...
1:06 for me
I like it
Genie’s son Confirmed!
Disney, consider this an idea for descendants 4 or 3
Agreed
Mmmm that's became difficult right now
I respect your decision, but, nothing will fill the hole in my heart that is High School Musical.
@@UrgentHorizon High School Musical was honestly great 😔
This is like the sexy version of the song😍😍
Love Aladdin 😭😍😍😭
Yes but the song isn't supposed to have a sexy version this misses the whole point of the original fuck neo for this cover.
@@newusername7281 this is probably the best cover I've heard! It's not supposed to be exactly like the original it's different and unique and I enjoy this cover,you can have your opinion but just because it's not exactly like the original doesn't mean it's bad
@@newusername7281 you have the right to dislike it. But you just can't insult the singer for his job. You can't even do better than him. You couldn't even say things like that in front of him. I hate people like you. Always hiding to insult the others. Learn how to sing, try to get famous or at least anything else than a "new username" and come back when you're done.
@New Username you have the right to dislike it. But you just can't insult the singer for his job. You can't even do better than him. You couldn't even say things like that in front of him. I hate people like you. Always hiding to insult the others. Learn how to sing, try to get famous or at least anything else than a "new username" and come back when you're done.
I think it's fantastic! I didn't know Ne-Yo was so talented and versatile. I love it.
Of course I love Robin Williams version, but this is the single best pop remix of a Disney song I've ever heard
Agree 100%
Thank David Foster for that. :)
Agreed.
No cause why did i neglect this from my memory for so many years this is SUCH A BOP????his voice is so insanely smooth
1:57 always gets me it’s so good!!! 😁💗💗
If they do a live action version of Aladdin. I think we have found out new genie. Robin William's performance is hard to beat, but this is very close.
they have a live action musical already .....I forget whos doing genie but hes spot on.
There is gonna be one around May 2019
@@DragonFox84 James Iglehart
Welp, hate to break it to ya...
OOOF!!
Ne-Yoはもうランプ持ってるでしょ
魔法がかった美声にカッコよさ。最高です!
First off: This version is SERIOUSLY underrated and not talked about...
Second: LOVE this jazzy/club mix! 🎷🎺🎹
If they did live action Alladin he has my vote as genie.
ihoped so but it is will smith
but i hope they use ne yo's song insted of a perfomerncen by will
@@mohamedabdullahi6163 im hey i wounder how will does it
LMAO SIR THE FUTURE CALLED AND SAID ITS REWIND TIME ON THAT SHIT LMAOOOO
Oh, if only you knew
I've got some bad news dude
That was great wow!! real nice and classy
DANG JOS true watched it 100 times
A beautiful rendition of a song which many hold in high regards. Ne Yo takes the charismatic presents of Genie and puts a modern jazz style to it.
It still has that fun energy but isn't just copying Robin Williams. Wonderfully fun version
This has to be the second best I’ve heard. Of course Robin Williams is #1 he has vocals and character. Ne-yo has jazz vocals which made him perfect for this song.
If Aladdin were made into a live action Disney remake, this would be the song playing in the credits
DON'T GIVE THEM ANY IDEAS!!!!
+TheAnimatorOfficial Yes, please no.
Too late. Aladdin is already being made into a live action movie.
findingbuglantis Are you kidding. . ?
It's the end, everyone. Pack your bags, my fellow Disney Lovers, we're leaving.
They probably would of already planned on making Aladdin a live action movie anyway they seem to be making all animated movies from the past into live action movies:Mulan,Sleeping beauty,beauty and the beast,Pinocchio,Cinderella...etc... Aladdin would of eventually ended up
On the list of live action movies at some point. The only movies that would be hard to do as live action would be the ones with talking animals like the lion king.
He sings this so well that I'm going to start looking up more Ne-Yo stuff
Definitely putting this song on repeat
2:36 Woooooooah❤❤❤❤
This guy has an AMAZING voice! I can’t stop replaying! 👍👍👍
So much MJ in Neyo, love it! RIP Michael Jackson & Robin Williams.
I was sceptical of this at first, but WOW! Ne-yo REALLY AND TRULY PULLED THIS OFF!
I was sceptical for Will Smith as Genie as well. But then I saw the movie and he killed it ngl.
Forget will smith,this guy should have been casted as genie in the live action Aladdin movie #friendlikeme
What an arrangement I swear I’ve watched this 25 times wow!!!
The voice of Ne-yo is beautiful 😍❤️
This is like amazing his voice suits it VERY WELL!
this guy is soooooo good, hope disney continue doing such a beautiful remakes
Its crazy how genuinely happy this makes me
1) Ne-Yo is awesome
2) Disney is awesome
3) Robin Williams was my fave
This is one of my favorite covers of this song. So glad I heard it while randomly searching Disney song covers.
Love Will Smith and all, but wouldn't have been upset if they had decided to give the role to Ne-Yo
Did you even watch the movie
@@gianghuynh8120 Probably but don't assume they didn't since they disagree with your opinion
My dude he would make a great dr faciliair
I think Will Smith did a great job! Tbh, I wasn't sure at first that he would be a great Genie, but and I saw the movie and he killed it! Ne-yo is more like a Dr Facilier to me.
@@fckyoudidntask642 Ngl if they made a live action PATF I would love NE-YO to play Dr. Facilier
Person responsible for the whole arrangement deserves more credit.
Came back to this because I literally wanted to hear his voice again. I remember hearing this on Disney and loving it
This song ain't bad, but nothing beats Robin Williams
Have you heard AnnaPantsu's rendition? I highly recommend it.
So true
Was thinking the same thing RIP my childhood hero :/
Many of us feel the same, but much of that can be chalked up to the nostalgia phenomenon--the fact that we nostalgize over Robin Williams' voice from this Disney classic and adopt it as a factor in evaluating his performance.
Don't get me wrong; Robin Williams was a sterling voice-actor for his role and sang the song superbly for an unspecialized singer, but would you be singing the same tune (no pun intended) if Neo originally sang the song? How Neo would have performed in the voice-acting role is anyone's guess; but as a putatively top-end singer in his genre, it's hard to disabuse to me that we wouldn't have found this song even more memorable if he was the voice-actor behind this song.
Its not that deep dude
I can't even breathe here! That's the most fantastincredible thing I've heard!!!! Awesome song!!!!!!! :') OMG Im dead. It's amazing to hear that Disney is making this project with talented artists! :'D Childhood 100% back in my soul, I'm so happy OMG I might just explode in happiness :'D Ne-Yo rulezzz
I love the 1920 jazz feel Neo gave this song! Awesome remix!
i love it soo much that i had to play it 12 times
Ain't that the truth
Jay P I play it like 100times
Mate I'm the genie in my P7 play how do u think I feel
I did 13 get on my level
I saw this on Disney channel and I love it
same
This should have been added on the Aladdin 2019 soundtrack.. this should have been played on the end of the movie. I was so thrown off when I heard “DJ Khaled”. No offense tho...
joyvgomez totally agree. And it's not like he sticks to his part on the background. He always steals some of the singer's role (even though he can't sing) to say "DJ Khaled. We've the best music" or some shit like that at the beginning of the song. He ruined the whole genie vibe by advertising himself. Clever, but annoying and ridiculous. And he does that in every single song he manages to get his little fat fingers on
@@lucassilveira1027 "Another one" like cmon🙄💆🏾♀️
Agreed
Wtf, I never knew the existence of this piece. Despite being 7 years old, this song did FAR better justice than the Will Smith version. This song is 🔥
I love neyo hes so damn smooth
The chillest genie you'll ever meet.
No doubt that this guy is going to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade singing this song to promote Aladdin on stage.
+Justin Blystone I hope so, but if he's in the parade, he'll probably sing something from The Wiz.
Yup, he's going to be in The Wiz Live, I can't remember if he's playing the Scarecrow or the Tin Man. It airs next month, I think, though I'm not sure what channel.
What year?
+IOSGaming_HQ ' This year. Just saw on Facebook that it's going to air on NBC on the third.
+TalulahCarmichael2 He Was The Tin Man. I Saw The Parade On Tv.
I like this jazz feeling I'm getting from this version.
this slightly reminds me of the emperors new groove
OMG yes
208disneygirl just the trumpets and the tempo of the beat. listen to run llama run. This song reminds me of that.
yeah pritty much
Too cool for you to know about me
+jc troncoso More like The Mask tune, and theway he dances as wel
I SO LOVE the extra swing in this, and the cinematography is *awesome* too!
"""Great version ⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!!!! really entertaining, stylish great job ✨Neyo🎙️✨✨
This is my jazz solo song for dance........and I can't stop listening to it
He's voice is so beautiful ❤️❤️