Nothing ever ever ever ever will top the original. That having been said, Ellie's version here is great. It's a lot more church house gospel in feel, and her mellower, softer voice befits that better. Say what you want, but I'm much happier to have Ellie Goulding on the radio than most of what's already on there. Keep in mind: this was live.
Bare in mind, guys who dislike this, Ellie has not had any auto-tune done to her voice because she sund this live on Radio 1. I think this cover is incredible anyway, but for people who don't, please realise she's amazing and this version of the song is aswel. Danke!
I don't see how someone commenting they don't like this song ruins it for you !? People are allowed to express their opinions in the comments that's why their there, whether it be good or bad , you cant tell someone not to have an opinion. I love the song.
I hate when people say things like "she was flat the whole song." That's something that people who have no idea about music say when they don't like a cover. And yes, her voice has a constant vibrato that some people find annoying. However, so does Tom Petty. But people still love Tom Petty. But don't listen to an Ellie Goulding song and complain about her voice wavering. That would be like watching Doctor Who and complaining about British accents.
I find her voice sexy and unique. I would love to hear her sing "Personal Jesus" by Johny Cash, or even the "Depeche Mode" version. She would sing great Gospel Music greatly. The first time I heard her was last Sun. 9.22.13. Her and Dido would make great music together. There voices are both unique and sexy. A GIFT FROM GOD. Don't let these Ego Depraved run you down, so they feel better, pricks get under your skin. ENJOY THE MUSIC, these negative comments, are not worth your time.
Infact they Can produce the sound live. Heard the live last thursday, and it was absolutely amazing. You should hear it live, before you just call something like that out.
glad she doesn't need to cover up her voice, like fun do, to sing this song great. I saw fun sing live not too long ago on TV this song and it was horrid. too much autotune for them. keeping good music alive Ellie!
I should know better than to start reading the comments. It always puts me in a bad mood. Yeah, someone made a rude comment. Then a million people made rude comments back. Now I'm gonna pretend I never even scrolled down.
Also, the original song is extremely layered. Fun can't reproduce that sound live. It's about as good as Hide and Seek. It pleasing to hear, but musically, is just as bad as auto tuning. She's got a much better, natural voice, than who ever sings in the original band, regardless how I feel about this song in general. I think what you all are missing here, is the layering and auto tune.
This is a cool cover, I enjoy the original better, but I don't think that this is bad by any means. I just want to mention that there are acoustic versions out there by fun. with no autotune. The dude can sing, he's not using auto tune to cover up flaws, they use AutoTune because they;re freaking cool as shit. watch?v=c2Iq-jPzd5w
Fun only used auto-tune for like 20 seconds of the song. And sure, this girl sings better as far as conventional singing is concerned, but this song needs intensity because of it's lyrical content. And fun sings it with more passion.
They can actually perform their songs live as they sound on the album, and the singer has got a very powerful voice. I personally don't like her voice in this; she sounds a bit weak for my liking and she doesn't go for the higher notes at all (Im not saying she's a bad singer in general, but I don't like this cover). I just don't think you should go around making statements about artist's when you clearly don't have your facts right.
I completely disagree and I know that is your opinion on them, But I've seen them live myself and to be truthful, They are shocking live, completely shocking like.
I love the original version by Fun. Ellie Goulding is one of my favorites, a phenomenal singer and song writer, but unfortunately I don't feel this song suits her particular intonation.
She even says "war" in the most adorable way possible!
Ellie Goulding: Makes war sound incredibly sweet and cuddly! ^_^
People ask me why I love Ellie Goulding. This is why. She is amazing.
Nothing ever ever ever ever will top the original.
That having been said, Ellie's version here is great. It's a lot more church house gospel in feel, and her mellower, softer voice befits that better. Say what you want, but I'm much happier to have Ellie Goulding on the radio than most of what's already on there.
Keep in mind: this was live.
How could anyone hate this? I mean, people?! the accent!! :D
she hit it spot on with this
I adore her! Fantastic.... such a ghostly quality to her voice that I simply adore!
Its the imperfections that make her perfect
Holy...goosebumps and tears-welling in my eyes right now! Sniff sniff.
She is a goddess.
Ellie and Nate need to do a song together. I mean, Nate already said he wanted to. And He's covered one of her songs...it's perfect
I just love Ellie Goulding. Amazing voice, amazing performance. You CAN'T not like this song now.
Love Ellie Goulding; defo my fave female artist!!!
I love Ellie's covers of other songs. She always puts a beautiful raw dimension them.
Bare in mind, guys who dislike this, Ellie has not had any auto-tune done to her voice because she sund this live on Radio 1. I think this cover is incredible anyway, but for people who don't, please realise she's amazing and this version of the song is aswel. Danke!
I can finally say it, first time ever : I like this better than original!
As much as I love Fun., I love me some Ellie Goulding as well. This is well done in my opinion.
2 of my favorite artists singing each others songs?now THATS awesome...
shes got the voice of an angel
J'adore cette talentueuse chanteuse ELLIE GOULDING magnifique quelle belle voix si touchante bon succès merci beaucoup bisous à tous ses fans !!!!
Her voice is amazing.
I saw her and then fun directly after last week. Both fantastic performers.
Whoa that's good much better quality then i thought it'll be
this song should have so many more views!
Ellie's voice gives the song its own touch :) i like it :)
This is beaut. Love LOVE
I love her version, love her voice
YES! I love Ellie.
The 21st century's queen song with one if the best voices in music.... this is awesome.
Ellie is a God.
OMG Ellie nailed this!!! Love her sooo very much
SHINE THE LIGHTS NOW
I don't see how someone commenting they don't like this song ruins it for you !? People are allowed to express their opinions in the comments that's why their there, whether it be good or bad , you cant tell someone not to have an opinion. I love the song.
love this song, love Ellie Goulding
she really good at this song
It's so amazing~ go Ellie Goulding! I like this better than the original.
I prefer this to the original
absolutely amazing
Is there anything this girl can't sing? Amazing. I still don't think she fits the song, but she still does it well.
I hate when people say things like "she was flat the whole song." That's something that people who have no idea about music say when they don't like a cover. And yes, her voice has a constant vibrato that some people find annoying. However, so does Tom Petty. But people still love Tom Petty. But don't listen to an Ellie Goulding song and complain about her voice wavering. That would be like watching Doctor Who and complaining about British accents.
Awesome Ellie.Totally addicted to your Beautiful Voice :)
Amazing voice!
AHH, this is so lovely!
she needs to make a cover album!!
This is actually very good
multiple eargasms
wow im realy liking this song!!
Her voice is fucking amazing.... Fucking amazing I say.
Yes! So many times yes 'w'
Love it...
I find her voice sexy and unique. I would love to hear her sing "Personal Jesus" by Johny Cash, or even the "Depeche Mode" version. She would sing great Gospel Music greatly. The first time I heard her was last Sun. 9.22.13. Her and Dido would make great music together. There voices are both unique and sexy. A GIFT FROM GOD.
Don't let these Ego Depraved run you down, so they feel better, pricks get under your skin. ENJOY THE MUSIC, these negative comments, are not worth your time.
If Ellie Goulding and Florence Welch would collab that would be eargasmic
idk what you haters are talking about. she sounds amazing!
love it!
awesome!
Wow!! This sounds awesome :)
i love both :D
Wow I love this cover she sounds amazing. Haters to the left...
thank you Uploader. :)
Amazing
Very cool interpretation.
Nice!
Holy shit.
Infact they Can produce the sound live. Heard the live last thursday, and it was absolutely amazing. You should hear it live, before you just call something like that out.
OH MY GOD!!!!! :D
Really good point. Were I able to hear her it would be a lot more enjoyable. It feels like she is fighting the music.
i appreciate that opinion sir:) you do have a point. i guess some people just see her differently:)
She isn't using autotune. This sounds much better than whatever Imogoen Heap throw up fun produced.
oh my god.
haha i love how this video is in 1080p for some reason......
This is live lounge. The singers always do others songs of another league!
I love her voice i just don't like the background singers
same
if only that one bright voice in the background would shut up xD
SOOOOOOOOOOO much better than the original
Working on it!
I never liked the original but Ellie make's it 10x more tolerable to listen.
so nice ellie better than original ..
Its live! its not going to be the same as in a studio, stop Criticizing and enjoy
Who the hell dislikes this !
Interesting. I prefer the original, but Ellie's definitely made the song her own here.
fucking perfect ellie
Anyone else typing with just one hand?
LMAOOO @ "petty virgin arguments" XD But I damn well agree with you! :)
hello
17. hahahaha what now? what you gonna do now? hahahahaha
glad she doesn't need to cover up her voice, like fun do, to sing this song great. I saw fun sing live not too long ago on TV this song and it was horrid. too much autotune for them. keeping good music alive Ellie!
I should know better than to start reading the comments. It always puts me in a bad mood. Yeah, someone made a rude comment. Then a million people made rude comments back. Now I'm gonna pretend I never even scrolled down.
Her voice doesn't have any dynamics. She just has a different tone. She should be singing something more mellow
how has this got any dislikes?
loff dis
Also, the original song is extremely layered. Fun can't reproduce that sound live. It's about as good as Hide and Seek. It pleasing to hear, but musically, is just as bad as auto tuning. She's got a much better, natural voice, than who ever sings in the original band, regardless how I feel about this song in general.
I think what you all are missing here, is the layering and auto tune.
I prefer the original. :o
This is a cool cover, I enjoy the original better, but I don't think that this is bad by any means.
I just want to mention that there are acoustic versions out there by fun. with no autotune. The dude can sing, he's not using auto tune to cover up flaws, they use AutoTune because they;re freaking cool as shit.
watch?v=c2Iq-jPzd5w
I like this version better than the one by Fun. No offence.
It's good, but I prefer the original:)
Fun only used auto-tune for like 20 seconds of the song. And sure, this girl sings better as far as conventional singing is concerned, but this song needs intensity because of it's lyrical content. And fun sings it with more passion.
They can actually perform their songs live as they sound on the album, and the singer has got a very powerful voice. I personally don't like her voice in this; she sounds a bit weak for my liking and she doesn't go for the higher notes at all (Im not saying she's a bad singer in general, but I don't like this cover). I just don't think you should go around making statements about artist's when you clearly don't have your facts right.
Nuh uh uh. Radio rip. :)
@89musicspeaks um those are the lyrics. So, she didn't fuck anything up.
I completely disagree and I know that is your opinion on them, But I've seen them live myself and to be truthful, They are shocking live, completely shocking like.
I love the original version by Fun. Ellie Goulding is one of my favorites, a phenomenal singer and song writer, but unfortunately I don't feel this song suits her particular intonation.
Btw I LIKE Ellie:) Just I Dont Think This Is 'Her'