Maps - Vintage 1970s Soul Maroon 5 Cover ft. Morgan James

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  • Maps - Vintage 1970s Soul Maroon 5 Cover ft. Morgan James
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    Folks, I want to introduce you to Morgan James. She just released her first album, and everyone needs to know about her, because she's phenomenal and deserves to be a huge star. Once I heard her voice, I knew instantly that I had to get her in a video- and here it is: our 1970's Motown / Soul remake of Maroon 5's new hit, "Maps." Special thanks to Mykal Kilgore (from "Motown: The Musical") and Jasmine Walker for joining us on backup vocals.
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    Morgan James - lead vocals
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    Mykal Kilgore - backup vocals
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    Jasmin Walker - backup vocals
    Seth Paris - bari sax
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    Nick Finzer - trombone
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    Adam Kubota - electric bass
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    Allan Mednard - drums
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    Scott Bradlee - piano
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    Facebook: / scottbradleemusic
    Instagram: / scottbradlee
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    Scott's Book: smarturl.it/outsidethejukebox
    Arrangement: Scott Bradlee
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  • @beauxtoxic1451
    @beauxtoxic1451 Před 3 lety +1984

    Morgan has more talent than 99.9% of most of the Grammy winners in the last few years.

    • @leefithian3704
      @leefithian3704 Před 3 lety +21

      Very beautiful performance

    • @daltonx6177
      @daltonx6177 Před 3 lety +23

      She's superb, great and she has an immense talent for sure. I've seen her live in Montreal with PMJ a few years back and I am still in awe ! But whether your evaluation is overrated or not, you know damn well that's not how the entertainment industry works: artists are recognized at the Grammys for the numbers, nit only, or necessarily, their talent. Love her anyhow, of course ! ❤️

    • @ralphwhittemore5041
      @ralphwhittemore5041 Před 2 lety +9

      One gifted lady
      .

    • @thisisabcoates
      @thisisabcoates Před 2 lety +5

      The only one who holds a candle to her is tambourine guy (yes he won a Grammy)

    • @patkoxx
      @patkoxx Před 2 lety +1

      Surely more than the last one ...

  • @ruicaridade2798
    @ruicaridade2798 Před 3 lety +776

    When a song is so well done you don't ever care about knowing the original.

    • @highjix
      @highjix Před 3 lety +40

      I made the mistake of looking up the original, do not watch the video what ever you do.

    • @gmodiscool14
      @gmodiscool14 Před 3 lety +2

      yea atf rain was so good with this music
      too bad the games broke. now you have to hack to play it, which means nobody plays it :/

    • @TerryComo2010
      @TerryComo2010 Před 3 lety +3

      I agree!

    • @Hexanitrobenzene
      @Hexanitrobenzene Před 3 lety +14

      As I haven't heard the original, I thought I would listen what's the difference. My, oh my... The original is like that random noise you want to stop.

    • @highjix
      @highjix Před 3 lety +1

      @@Hexanitrobenzene I don't have anything against the original song, just the video for the original song

  • @patfree8155
    @patfree8155 Před 2 lety +295

    Boy when Morgan started to hit that note I went and made dinner, did the dishes and came back to her still hitting it. Talk about some lungs..

    • @damirzugec6456
      @damirzugec6456 Před 10 měsíci +11

      According to knowledgeable sources, her lungs start right from her toes.

    • @kel0ts
      @kel0ts Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@damirzugec64561

    • @tia904
      @tia904 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@damirzugec6456 ha ha ha... Good one.

    • @PeteSmoot
      @PeteSmoot Před 4 měsíci +5

      Heh. You write "that note" and we all immediately know what you mean.

    • @felicitous48
      @felicitous48 Před 2 měsíci

      HAHAHA

  • @ZeddHun
    @ZeddHun Před 4 měsíci +22

    Can we just appreciate the amazing back up singers for a moment? 🔥

  • @MrMikeexley
    @MrMikeexley Před 8 lety +414

    I re-listen time and time again just to hear that note at 2:55. Amazing.

    • @sugoruyo
      @sugoruyo Před 8 lety +4

      +Van Exel (Vanexel007) BLOODY HELL!

    • @macrory
      @macrory Před 8 lety

      +Van Exel (Vanexel007) Damn !

    • @pym09
      @pym09 Před 8 lety +2

      +Van Exel (Vanexel007) climax bro.. climax

    • @josericardoaraujo8364
      @josericardoaraujo8364 Před 8 lety +5

      +Van Exel (Vanexel007) I get goosebumps everytime I hear this part. :)

    • @wintonwhite7909
      @wintonwhite7909 Před 8 lety +7

      +Van Exel (Vanexel007) Man, the build to that point is so good I just wanna throw my computer each time I get to that part. SO.DAMN.GOOD.

  • @ExUSSailor
    @ExUSSailor Před 8 lety +132

    I came on CZcams to watch a video, or, two. I've been watching PMJ videos for over an hour now.

    • @taba7863
      @taba7863 Před 8 lety +11

      the same thing happens to me everytime i tell myself "one song... ill check out just one pmj song and then im done"

  • @markpallotto3164
    @markpallotto3164 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Never understood how she never became a star. Just incredible talent.

    • @wuerzelburg
      @wuerzelburg Před 17 dny +1

      Maybe she didn't do the right "favors" (good for her)

  • @garrykarounos7235
    @garrykarounos7235 Před 5 měsíci +51

    So if you watch PMJ vids chronologically you will observe that Scott bought a much bigger house after this video

    • @miketag4499
      @miketag4499 Před měsícem +1

      We got better music too, win - win

  • @sjbechet1111
    @sjbechet1111 Před 4 lety +3231

    How many more incredible artists have we missed because of the 'music industry'?

    • @dawidjagusiak
      @dawidjagusiak Před 4 lety +138

      How many amazing meals you miss out everyday because of 'food industry' just go out there and explore, not like people in previous generations had it any better.

    • @michalistsakonas7227
      @michalistsakonas7227 Před 4 lety +82

      God thanks for you tube and open food markets

    • @sonjabax5686
      @sonjabax5686 Před 4 lety +5

      😢

    • @sjbechet1111
      @sjbechet1111 Před 4 lety +61

      @@dawidjagusiak This is a false equivalent on so many levels I can't be bothered explaining. Perfect example of 'if you have to ask you'll never know'.

    • @MegaHatLady
      @MegaHatLady Před 3 lety +95

      Dawid He asks a valid question and its a fact that the music industry has completely shunned true talent. You know this. Stop pretending

  • @sufu5a
    @sufu5a Před 8 lety +28

    Whenever I'm bored, sad, angry or just in need of some good vibes I come watch Morgan James kick ass!

    • @daftpunk9050
      @daftpunk9050 Před 8 lety +2

      +Stefan Vella She is nr. 1 alpha bird.

  • @mosk666
    @mosk666 Před 2 měsíci +8

    This is the hundredth time I've listened to this song by Morgan and it never fails to overwhelm me. I was lucky enough to see her live a few times and got to know her and her husband Doug who's a great guitarist! Listen to the album that she made as a tribute to Nina Simone at Dizzy's Club!

  • @Luiszasa
    @Luiszasa Před 2 lety +691

    Did anyone else fill chills with that high note or just me? That’s was so cool

    • @scottward7813
      @scottward7813 Před 2 lety +16

      That was stunningly good...wow!

    • @kennyrodg
      @kennyrodg Před 2 lety +20

      Every time.....It's just an incredible vocal..

    • @rafaeldainotto1236
      @rafaeldainotto1236 Před 2 lety +12

      I saw ur comment while starting to watch it and i didnt know what u were refering to. when i got to that part, holy sh1t ,im crying!

    • @earleratcliffe6853
      @earleratcliffe6853 Před rokem +21

      Not just the high note, but the passage before and after it, all in one breath, sung with volume, control, and power. Her lungs must have lungs

    • @DynamicVibeCraft
      @DynamicVibeCraft Před rokem +1

      I was shocked

  • @freedom698753
    @freedom698753 Před 8 lety +68

    Her first look into the camera... Simply gorgeous

    • @sugoruyo
      @sugoruyo Před 8 lety

      +Robin Bendix Yeah, and then she opens her mouth...

    • @mariortiz5151
      @mariortiz5151 Před 8 lety

      +sugoruyo right lol

    • @freedom698753
      @freedom698753 Před 8 lety +6

      Just wanted to say that the interpretation of the song ist perfectly underlined by her facial expression and the minimalistic style of dance...

    • @massimilianocontato248
      @massimilianocontato248 Před 7 lety

      ...the second one too...!!! lol

    • @Hexanitrobenzene
      @Hexanitrobenzene Před 15 dny

      Oh, she knows how to capture attention... Great Performer.

  • @hurakerr
    @hurakerr Před 9 lety +138

    her voice is gorgeous

  • @liquidtotem77
    @liquidtotem77 Před rokem +179

    Can"t believe it's been 8 years since this released. Still jamming to this day

    • @pianosenzanima1
      @pianosenzanima1 Před rokem +6

      Ikr

    • @rairyu7528
      @rairyu7528 Před rokem +6

      They have such a great sound. We could show this to the people in the distant past or the far future and it would still hold up. Timeless.

    • @sixty3caddy
      @sixty3caddy Před 7 měsíci +4

      i listen to this probably 3x a week and have for the last 4 or 5 years.
      It will never, ever get old.

    • @fergoka
      @fergoka Před 2 měsíci +2

      It always will.

  • @FermatSim
    @FermatSim Před rokem +248

    8 people in some guy's living room making better music than the vast majority of stuff that is "professionally" produced. This talent and most of all joy in the work they are doing is just incredible.

    • @Strider91
      @Strider91 Před 11 měsíci +26

      Make no mistake, they are professionals

    • @joelhansen7373
      @joelhansen7373 Před 10 měsíci +10

      This probably Scott Bradley's living room in his NYC apartment. And since he was a music producer on Broadway he knew all the best talent & that's who he hired for these sessions. Everyone in that room is supremely talented! Most PMJ recordings were done in very few takes. Creep, with Haley Reinhart, was one take & done. Bradley just told her to sing it in a "jazzy" style. Over 100 million views!

    • @user-rk6wv8lp4v
      @user-rk6wv8lp4v Před 3 měsíci +3

      No computers. No multi track recorders. No auto tuning. Just talent. 👍

    • @wenterinfaer1656
      @wenterinfaer1656 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Neighbours must be loving this

  • @Olderaccount17
    @Olderaccount17 Před 7 lety +23

    2:53 - 3:06
    HOLY SHIT!!
    Holy
    fucking
    SHIT!!!!
    How does anyone do that??? How can anyone sing like that? "Amazing" does NOT do it justice

  • @michaelnew6608
    @michaelnew6608 Před 9 lety +171

    That was fucking amazing, WOW! abundant chills

  • @joegarrick2760
    @joegarrick2760 Před měsícem +3

    If I could like this every time I watched it, it would probably have another thousand likes.

  • @garytate8284
    @garytate8284 Před 2 lety +309

    The most important aspect of the PMJ videos is... ONE TAKE No cuts. THAT underlines the quality - you're seeing a live gig.

    • @richardvelliky8787
      @richardvelliky8787 Před 2 lety +1

      They are great.

    • @jemyp0613
      @jemyp0613 Před 2 lety +1

      When you say « one take » it means they never repeated this together before ?

    • @garytate8284
      @garytate8284 Před 2 lety +14

      @@jemyp0613 No. One take refers to no edits or cutaways. As if you watched it live.

    • @jemyp0613
      @jemyp0613 Před 2 lety +1

      @@garytate8284 aah ok thank you, it’s clearer now

    • @flamencoprof
      @flamencoprof Před rokem +9

      One Shot: - Recorded continuously, presented without cuts.
      One Take: - Performed and recorded only once, presented with or without cuts or editing.
      We cannot know if this was done in one take, but done in one shot is still awesome!

  • @themobileman6895
    @themobileman6895 Před 8 lety +541

    What a performance from Morgan as well as the support singers and band!

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Před 8 lety +21

      +TheMobileMan So true! Morgan, the singers, and the band are fantastic! You can download this song along with more awesome covers at itunes.apple.com/us/album/historical-misappropriation/id914637609

    • @jackblack7219
      @jackblack7219 Před 8 lety +29

      +PostmodernJukebox Morgan James is the best singer in PostmodernJukebox and this piece is her crown jewel.

    • @Tim0thyCH
      @Tim0thyCH Před 8 lety +6

      +Jack Black I personally like Miche Braden and Haley Reinhart a bit more.

    • @nathanaelgreene9840
      @nathanaelgreene9840 Před 8 lety +3

      +Jack Black Mykal Kilgore is the most impressive to me. Morgan is my favorite.

    • @jamesmaseobrown
      @jamesmaseobrown Před 8 lety +13

      She's truly phenomenal. By far the best singer they featured !!!.

  • @GubinLavrenty
    @GubinLavrenty Před 3 lety +98

    A rare case when the cover is better than the original, in my opinion, of course. If only I could give "a like" every time i listen to it...

    • @lastuberman
      @lastuberman Před 3 lety +1

      I'm not much into pop music and this is the first version of the song I heard. Then I heard the Alyson Stoner version. Then with some searching, I heard the Maroon 5 version which isn't that good. It has a great, albeit disturbing, video and the lyrics are really good. This is a much better version than the original.

    • @robertrothauser3399
      @robertrothauser3399 Před 3 lety +8

      If you think covers being better than the original are rare, you may not have listened to enough PMJ

    • @RetroPlus
      @RetroPlus Před rokem +4

      Nearly every PMJ cover is better than the original for me

  • @jjbbay
    @jjbbay Před 2 měsíci +12

    For so many many years I have been coming back to this incredible performance. Listened probably over 500 times and still at exactly 3:01 I close my eyes and feel connection to something bigger than this world. Thank you Morgan, thank you Scott, thank you all creating something this divinely beautiful. Did I already say thank you Morgan? Thank you Morgan 🙏❣

  • @trex2092
    @trex2092 Před 2 lety +138

    The back up vocals fit like a glove. Perfect sync.

    • @ASSamiYT
      @ASSamiYT Před 2 lety +5

      It's what PostmodernJukebox does. They know what they're about.

  • @simonplumb8817
    @simonplumb8817 Před 8 lety +193

    the best morgan james cover by a mile. we need a tour in the UK please

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Před 8 lety +1

      You just missed our tour in the UK by a few months! But don't worry, we'll be back soon! To make sure you know about future tours, sign up for Scott's newsletter! postmodernjukebox.com/

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Před 8 lety +4

      We just announced our 2017 European tour, and there are loads of UK dates ;)
      Sign up here: postmodernjukebox.com/
      and the password for the pre-sale will be sent out tomorrow!
      27-Feb - Bournemouth, UK
      28-Feb - Cambridge, UK
      1-Mar - Brighton, UK
      3-Mar - Manchester, UK
      5-Mar - Belfast, UK
      6-Mar - Dublin, Ireland
      9-Mar - Newcastle, UK
      10-Mar - Sheffield, UK
      11-Mar - Edinburgh, UK
      12-Mar - Liverpool, UK
      14-Mar - Leeds, UK
      15-Mar - Glasgow, UK
      17-Mar - Birmingham, UK
      18-Mar - Plymouth, UK
      20-Mar - Bristol, UK
      21-Mar - Bristol, UK
      23-Mar - London, UK

    • @ricardorafaelporta853
      @ricardorafaelporta853 Před 7 lety +2

      Y por América del sur ¿ cuándo ?

    • @NikaRikaTi
      @NikaRikaTi Před 7 lety +1

      will you come to Russia some day?

    • @KathyMobarra
      @KathyMobarra Před 7 lety +12

      Have you heard her "Dream On" cover? It will BLOW your mind!

  • @Anthony-zz9nk
    @Anthony-zz9nk Před 8 lety +437

    2:55 oh my god, just pure magic. sounds like heaven.

    • @unbrokenland
      @unbrokenland Před 8 lety +56

      thats a high class quality singer not bitches with their asses out and catchy songs...

    • @Anthony-zz9nk
      @Anthony-zz9nk Před 8 lety +4

      Exactly!

    • @vuevuevue2002
      @vuevuevue2002 Před 7 lety +17

      I was wondering when she had time to breath.

    • @sunsign816
      @sunsign816 Před 7 lety +15

      She was trained at Julliard and studied Opera first which helped with the breathing or lack thereof

    • @danielgoodridge5505
      @danielgoodridge5505 Před 7 lety +1

      I had to relisten to that part several times... absolute magic.

  • @DavidDeelLoco
    @DavidDeelLoco Před 3 měsíci +5

    Every single time I see Morgan, Haley and many other singers on CZcams I am simply blown away that the popular so called singers today are so popular and heralded as so talented. And in truth, they cant carry Morga or Haleys candle. Plus Lucy Thomas, voice of an angel. Its insane the ultra talented arent as big a draw as the Taylor Swifts.

  • @Docentino1914
    @Docentino1914 Před 29 dny +2

    Morgan's voice and moves give me the kind of warm creeps I can only remember feeling when I was young and deeply in Love. 😍
    Great arrangement too. Bravo all!

  • @MikeMorrinson
    @MikeMorrinson Před 8 lety +17

    Morgan is a real goddess - this voice, this look, this appearance, this body, this movement, this aura, this charisma - simply perfect!!

  • @ExternalTooth
    @ExternalTooth Před 9 lety +1462

    2:53 My jaw dropped straight to the floor.

    • @jonathangiang7999
      @jonathangiang7999 Před 9 lety +77

      (Ambulance crashes into the wall)

    • @lzymxn
      @lzymxn Před 9 lety +16

      Jonathan Giang as soon as I read that I burst out laughing as I imagined puddles stepping out of the wreckage to sing, "lonely guy"

    • @haley2270
      @haley2270 Před 9 lety +31

      Right! I replay that part like 10 times for every time I listen to this song! Her voice is GOLD!

    • @nicholaspretel2637
      @nicholaspretel2637 Před 9 lety +4

      ExternalTooth yeah, I cry every time T-T

    • @yuichituba
      @yuichituba Před 9 lety +27

      ExternalTooth Each time I hear that part I have to get up and throw my monitor to the ground. It's so damn good.

  • @lassataest5604
    @lassataest5604 Před rokem +127

    This is like Mozart improving Salieri's little song. This utterly wipes the floor with the original. I had to go find it. I don't really care for Maroon 5. I had no clue. Truly incredible.

  • @TheMRBOSS899
    @TheMRBOSS899 Před rokem +64

    If you ever have Morgan James performing near you go see her. She is simply amazing. Best live vocals I've heard. 🥰

    • @joegarrick2760
      @joegarrick2760 Před měsícem +1

      I've seen her live three times now at the Dakota in Minneapolis and can confirm. She sounds even better in person, she's absolute gorgeous, and very warm and friendly with her fans. I'll keep going back to see her for as long as I can get there.

  • @SchalaKid
    @SchalaKid Před 9 lety +78

    Not to take anything away from Maroon 5... but I just hope they've listened to this interpretation of their song...and that they can admit that this is amazeballs. Absolutely amazing. Now, when I get Maps stuck in my head, it's this version that plays.

    • @MrVara411
      @MrVara411 Před 9 lety +1

      SchalaZeal I'll take it a step further and say that Maroon 5's song sounds like a cover for THIS song... and not a very good one.

    • @blujae3974
      @blujae3974 Před 9 lety

      SchalaZeal You should see her live. She's phenomenal. I got to meet her in Tucson and told her I actually prefer her version of this song over Maroon 5.

  • @scootergirl3662
    @scootergirl3662 Před 3 lety +205

    The fact that this has 20 million views and was clearly filmed in a spare bedroom brings me hope.

    • @MrBenjaminCole
      @MrBenjaminCole Před 3 lety +7

      Maybe not spare...just emptied for the day

    • @k.c.5426
      @k.c.5426 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂

    • @nobbycheeseman2915
      @nobbycheeseman2915 Před 3 lety +7

      No, that's my actual bedroom and I sleep on the floor because they are always in there.

    • @apollodelta300
      @apollodelta300 Před 3 lety +1

      @@nobbycheeseman2915 so yeah about rent mate...? And this cat...?

    • @irontongue5389
      @irontongue5389 Před 2 lety +3

      Filmed in Scott's apt. living room actually. It was the only place he had at first.

  • @shanecovey8680
    @shanecovey8680 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I was just just minding my own business and WHAM! Some girl took her belt and whipped tears out of my eyes. Gawddamn that was special.

  • @carmelshores2658
    @carmelshores2658 Před 6 měsíci +6

    This is the Best rendition of MAPS of all of them. Including the ORIGINAL artist version. Done in a room with minimal backup & instruments. Its a lesson on what talented arrangers, singers, musicians can do with proper mixing, too.

  • @mindthegaff
    @mindthegaff Před 8 lety +190

    I went away to see if there is a better version. I'm back, I'm never going away.

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Před 8 lety +13

      +Octocaesar Good! Stay with us ;)
      czcams.com/video/Ex8NBCuwcdA/video.html

    • @viksox13
      @viksox13 Před 8 lety +5

      when I finally got around to listening to Maroon 5s version, I realized this was far and away the better arrangement. I can't even fathom the reason their version was a hit. I think it put me in a coma.

    • @williamlucas4656
      @williamlucas4656 Před 8 lety +1

      +Darth Zed it was a hit cause they do it like this anymore in pop music.

    • @charlymoncada6682
      @charlymoncada6682 Před 7 lety

      Octocaesar gfgghhbj

  • @KakoPopraviti
    @KakoPopraviti Před 3 lety +513

    I liked that part between the beginning and the end

  • @mango8918
    @mango8918 Před rokem +45

    OMG...I can't express how phenomenal Morgan is. Her interpretation of this song is out of this world. Her tone, especially at the high register, coupled with her range from low to high is out of sight. All of this with no auto-tune. Amazing, just Amazing!

  • @theovernight1915
    @theovernight1915 Před 2 lety +42

    Still coming back years later for this great cover.

  • @trenae77
    @trenae77 Před 3 lety +767

    I know this arrangement features Morgan as the lead singer, but as a choir girl from long ago, I have to say the back-up singers were phenomenal! Oh heck EVERYONE in this video kills it!

    • @crobertrose
      @crobertrose Před 3 lety +18

      My sentiments exactly. They all are just awesome

    • @petethecatable
      @petethecatable Před 2 lety +12

      Insanely good backup. Deserves better better band and audio technical work.

    • @punnola
      @punnola Před 2 lety +3

      Good ear they killed it

    • @shetaz905
      @shetaz905 Před 2 lety +9

      The back-up singers are amazing.

    • @nggabriel23
      @nggabriel23 Před 2 lety

      Disagree, I found the guy's voice grating

  • @Rici6767
    @Rici6767 Před 8 lety +21

    I can't stop listening to this masterpiece

  • @zeeraksamuel1124
    @zeeraksamuel1124 Před měsícem +2

    Goosebumps. They made it seem effortless. Addictive.

  • @rhodarivera3148
    @rhodarivera3148 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Saw her live in Bologna during Jazz Festival season last year (2023) and she was AMAZING! Goosebumps and tears as she sang. Her voice is incredible live!

  • @alphabetApperatus
    @alphabetApperatus Před 8 lety +373

    amazing! so much better than the original

    • @josuelservin2409
      @josuelservin2409 Před 7 lety +3

      Yup!

    • @jaquelinegillisfrancine2923
      @jaquelinegillisfrancine2923 Před 7 lety +1

      Totally agreed.

    • @woop6935
      @woop6935 Před 7 lety +2

      No not really lol it's good but not better

    • @alphabetApperatus
      @alphabetApperatus Před 7 lety +11

      I personally don't care for M5 so if a band/group can make me like one of their songs, then I'd say it's better. But that's where the word "opinions" come into play.

    • @laurah6845
      @laurah6845 Před 7 lety +31

      They totally captured the essence of very early 1970's soul--hand's down. I can close my eyes and picture this song being sung around 1970-1971. It's that authentic. The original version by Maroon 5 doesn't hold a candle to this cover version.

  • @PhoenixLuna321
    @PhoenixLuna321 Před 9 lety +231

    why would someone even complain about this music in your house? -_- i'd be happy to listen to it if i lived near :3

    • @epr8974
      @epr8974 Před 9 lety +42

      I understand why this would be a popular comment here, but most people like living in their own apartment because this means that they have some time for themselves. I listen to a lot of music and a lot of that music is in this style, but there are times when I am not in the mood for it. And at those times the last thing I would want was the muffled sound of a live band coming through my ceiling, no matter how awesome the music is.
      I just hope they deal with this in person rather than through lawyers. I mean, in theory it should be as simple as:
      DING DONG
      *Neighbour:* "Hello? Oh, it's you. Good to see you!"
      *Scott:* "Yeah, hi! About that music thing. I wanted to ask you if it was okay if I were to bring a few artists over to practice and record for about two hours on Thursday from five PM."
      *Neighbour:* "Thursday... That's not very good for me. I'll be home from work then and, frankly, I'd really like to have some time to settle down then. Do you have your calendar with you? I'm sure we can find a date."
      *Scott:* "Thanks. I'll go and fetch it real quick."

    • @roberto125919
      @roberto125919 Před 9 lety +4

      EPR89
      Your a tool dude. Can't you see how the world shaped you to care more about getting a good nights rest for your job. Just appreciate the music you could never make.

    • @MrFaranox
      @MrFaranox Před 9 lety +14

      rubbiebubbie
      Chill out dude.

    • @person8203
      @person8203 Před 9 lety +4

      EPR89 So these are recorded in an apartment with adjoining neighbours? It would drive you a bit nuts if it were happening regular wouldn't it, especially if it's good music and all you can hear is the muffled thudding. People saying they wouldn't mind have obviously never had noisy neighbours.
      Great singer by the way, very soulful

    • @PhoenixLuna321
      @PhoenixLuna321 Před 9 lety +1

      i've played louder music in my house with no complaints soo

  • @1musicmandaddy
    @1musicmandaddy Před 2 lety +172

    That note Morgan hits at the 2:56 mark is insane! Love her!!

  • @kenlassiter3107
    @kenlassiter3107 Před rokem +29

    The piano player and PMJ s lead is responsible for the arrangements. Props to Scott Bradley and Morgan, hard combo to beat

  • @CasYT
    @CasYT Před 9 lety +40

    fell in love at 2:53

  • @user-dq6yj4mc1h
    @user-dq6yj4mc1h Před 8 lety +45

    Have heard it so many times but still can't get enough!

  • @aronpaz
    @aronpaz Před 5 měsíci +2

    man... the year is 2023 and i´m amazing with this woman... man... how high and constant is his voice... a really unique voice in this world.

  • @michaelruggiero8284
    @michaelruggiero8284 Před 6 měsíci +3

    No woman in my life has ever made me melt like this woman!❤ my girlfriend hates her

  • @1301595
    @1301595 Před 9 lety +200

    for those who don't know, Morgan James is a broadway star. She is classically trained in voice and Classical opera singing at Juilliard School. Google more videos of her to see how good her techniques are. Don't compare her to these pop singers with no range or training. She's on a totally different league.

    • @guilhermegeroldi
      @guilhermegeroldi Před 9 lety +7

      Besides the beauty of Morgan James, can not miss the beauty of the beautiful Jasmin Walker who also has a sensational voice!!

    • @mobileprofessional
      @mobileprofessional Před 9 lety +3

      Taylor Dayne was also classically trained in opera.. definitely an edge.

    • @1301595
      @1301595 Před 9 lety

      Geno Guerrero yea... now that you brought it up, id have to say Taylor has more soul than Morgan. It's just my opinion but i think that's something Morgan needs to work on even though her technique is flawless, but she's missing that ease and effortless thing that Taylor Dayne has.

    • @janesmiley1448
      @janesmiley1448 Před 9 lety +3

      She has a wonderful voice and it's much better than the most pop singers! And I love this performance. It's soooo good

    • @Loveamandapatrice
      @Loveamandapatrice Před 9 lety

      Thank you for that fun fact! I love finding out new info on artists like her!

  • @dodec8449
    @dodec8449 Před 8 lety +189

    0:05 dat look

    • @atrumangelus9733
      @atrumangelus9733 Před 8 lety +3

      +Dodec84 Agreed.

    • @tkd2703
      @tkd2703 Před 8 lety +1

      +Dodec84 tssssssss.....

    • @sugoruyo
      @sugoruyo Před 8 lety +8

      +Dodec84 That's the "eargasm inbound in 5 4..." look. To me it looks like she's saying "listen to THIS!"

    • @jajawubs
      @jajawubs Před 8 lety +4

      Naah, after someone told something funny right before the recording cut in, she now tries to hide her smile, thinking "sad song, dead puppies, dead puppies".

    • @Chiplinked
      @Chiplinked Před 8 lety

      +Dodec84 Thought the same thing. Yum

  • @Best-of-CanCon-eh
    @Best-of-CanCon-eh Před rokem +55

    This entire performance is pure perfection! Morgan strikes a commanding presence and fronts a deeply connected ensemble and wrings all the emotion out of every phrase, every move. This is putting a song across , slam dunk! This is how a pop song can be so addictive.

    • @zbestofalldreams
      @zbestofalldreams Před rokem

      Exactly. This song has sooo much 'slam dunk' power... it's irresistably addictive... certainly is 🎼

  • @lthammox
    @lthammox Před 10 měsíci +8

    How she hits that first note so ridiculously clear, whithout a shred of ramping, is just insane.

  • @anthonyfmoss
    @anthonyfmoss Před 3 lety +333

    If this version had been released in the 1970s, then it would have been an absolute smash. It is as good as any soul song released in that time period and far better than most. Morgan James would have been an absolute superstar.

  • @HillaryHorror
    @HillaryHorror Před 9 lety +145

    Dammit, I didn't read the full title, I just saw "Maps" and assumed this was a Yeah Yeah Yeahs cover. Oh well, still a good cover! Much better than the original.

  • @pastrychef7527
    @pastrychef7527 Před rokem +22

    One has to have a daily Morgasm, whether it's Dream On, Take Me To Church, It's A Man's World or, for some lighter entertainment, the wonderful, but at the same time disturbing, Barbie Girl song. Immense creativity by Scott in the arrangements and production, with some superb supporting musicians & singers.

    • @larsekman5387
      @larsekman5387 Před rokem

      Yes, but -Its a Mans World also performed by Angelina Jordan 2018, eleven years old, live in Oslo

  • @hiltonholder7407
    @hiltonholder7407 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Possibly the most excellent thing I've experienced since 1963

  • @jdandrew1980
    @jdandrew1980 Před 8 lety +12

    I've listened to this song probably a couple dozen times at least, and I'm still floored every time at 2:53.

  • @omly85
    @omly85 Před 9 lety +27

    Man!...That was epic!...And the lead singer is amazing!:O..The whole thing was...I love the horns too.!

    • @eugenegrewing2587
      @eugenegrewing2587 Před 9 lety +1

      She's a Juilliard trained Soprano and is currently starring on Broadway in Godspell. Scott has some talented friends.

  • @infadeldog13
    @infadeldog13 Před rokem +27

    Never ever get used to this performers raw talent… when she hits that one bit in the song and she just possesses by it… hairs on back of neck stand up every time! Just sublime!

  • @alexeijolkin7851
    @alexeijolkin7851 Před měsícem +2

    Another masterpiece by PMJ & Morgan James

  • @GracieUnderFireFire
    @GracieUnderFireFire Před 9 lety +80

    Sometimes when you really nail it on a song like this one, it sounds like the song was supposed to be this way from the beginning.

  • @jag1963
    @jag1963 Před 3 lety +368

    She has a better voice than 99% of any singer i've ever heard in the mainstream media. It's crazy we get the garbage we do when all this real music and real performance is out there.

    • @knoahbody69
      @knoahbody69 Před 3 lety +14

      Most Pop Music now is overhyped marketing and overproduced sound.

    • @user-mh3pq6db8d
      @user-mh3pq6db8d Před 2 lety +1

      Ооо, я с Вами согласен. То что мы получаем из СМИ и шоу-бизнеса действительно похоже на мусор! Я сам из России, когда был у нас СССР, то была цензура и со сцены или телевизора звучали только настоящие голоса и настоящая музыка, а в магазинах были настоящие продукты😊 рад Вашему комментарию, что думаем одинаково. Исполнители этого произведения талантливы, мы понимаем это и ценим👍🤝

    • @hoviksmail
      @hoviksmail Před 2 lety

      Mainstream everything is garbage. Food, music, comedy, ect.

    • @jfkesq
      @jfkesq Před 2 lety

      there are still a lot of fantastic live acoustic performers out there with no auto tune

    • @latsnojokelee6434
      @latsnojokelee6434 Před 2 lety +5

      She’s actually a Broadway star Who was one of the youngest people accepted into Julliard When she was right out of high school. A lot of people don’t really know about her because she’s not a big name, but she’s been around for a while and is of course a great singer.

  • @jackgonzalez3176
    @jackgonzalez3176 Před měsícem

    Morgan is awesome! She should be a star.

  • @stevewhitaker1474
    @stevewhitaker1474 Před 4 měsíci +1

    She is Dynamite! Voice, looks, subtle flirting with the camera/audience.

  • @b1ackrussian
    @b1ackrussian Před 9 lety +28

    I don't know why I listen this song for the 10th time. I am mesmerised by Morgan James' vocals... And her coolness.. Anywyay, this blows Maroon 5 out of the water.

  • @justinz9225
    @justinz9225 Před 8 lety +19

    Dude Morgan James KILLED IT on this one. Amazing. Background vocals were on point too. It's not easy to match a strong lead vocal.

  • @10XBULL
    @10XBULL Před 5 měsíci +3

    Good lord, what a set of pipes. I swear she spent more air than anyone could possibly inhale in one breath.. what a voice.

  • @ThePai2tony
    @ThePai2tony Před 10 měsíci +7

    8 yr later, this version is still hitting me everytime ❤

  • @BulletToothboo
    @BulletToothboo Před 8 lety +806

    I don't even like the original. this is crazy good.

    • @alvarov4279
      @alvarov4279 Před 8 lety +21

      DUDE SAAAAME

    • @bogdanic1a
      @bogdanic1a Před 8 lety +11

      me too! this is waaaaaaay better

    • @blanktitle198
      @blanktitle198 Před 8 lety +4

      Yeah!!!

    • @nunovski2002
      @nunovski2002 Před 7 lety +7

      As it's the case with almost every song here IMO.

    • @Heggel
      @Heggel Před 7 lety +10

      Same here, I barely listen to pop music or light rock, but this... God, so talented people right there

  • @mikiroony
    @mikiroony Před 9 lety +47

    2:50 That is SOME lung power. I am genuinely impressed. Everybody was great as usual. Thank you Scott and looking forward to your concert in Madrid.

    • @eugenegrewing2587
      @eugenegrewing2587 Před 9 lety +1

      She's Classically trained from Juilliard.

    • @tnYYYaz
      @tnYYYaz Před 9 lety +2

      it gave me chills at that point... absolutely beautiful.

    • @Taterzz
      @Taterzz Před 9 lety

      she got a voice that completely belies her small size

    • @fryloc359
      @fryloc359 Před 9 lety

      Alec Zammit Chills? It made me cry.

  • @vincecox8376
    @vincecox8376 Před 2 lety +2

    you GUY'S KICKED ASS, beautiful!!

  • @willbart1236
    @willbart1236 Před rokem +22

    I have watched this video sooo many times, and I still get chills.

  • @StereoSpace
    @StereoSpace Před 9 lety +11

    It's amazing how perfectly they nailed this song. The 70's R&B sound is dead on. And Morgan demonstrates a range of vocal styles and works to actually master them. She even get the body language and dance moves down. What a rare quality performer.

  • @luisago1
    @luisago1 Před 9 lety +69

    *standing ovation* that's it, i'm speechless

    • @luisago1
      @luisago1 Před 9 lety +2

      ***** I do not... why would you say that?

    • @jessier8949
      @jessier8949 Před 9 lety +7

      Hahhah I thought I read standing ovulation

  • @pbcreative6388
    @pbcreative6388 Před rokem +17

    25 million views and counting! What a brilliant performance. Not many singers in the charts are as good as Morgan James. In fact I don't think there are any. 👍

  • @user-dv5yt9yc9x
    @user-dv5yt9yc9x Před 2 lety +48

    Morgan James has created a masterpiece. This will become the golden page of female pop vocals.

  • @Proehal
    @Proehal Před 8 lety +75

    ...а где-то в далёкой-далёкой России я сижу и пью коньяк, любуясь на Морган и блаженствуя от интонаций её голоса...

    • @user-wd6wj1xz9s
      @user-wd6wj1xz9s Před 8 lety +1

      я тоже наслаждаюсь и голосом и видом,правда без коньяка:)

    • @user-wd6wj1xz9s
      @user-wd6wj1xz9s Před 8 lety +2

      я тоже наслаждаюсь и голосом и видом,правда без коньяка:)

    • @user-mi3xs6cw8h
      @user-mi3xs6cw8h Před 8 lety +3

      +Proehal та же херня.))))

    • @JimmyJ0087
      @JimmyJ0087 Před 8 lety +1

      а я коньяк

    • @popeyethesailor2525
      @popeyethesailor2525 Před 8 lety +1

      +Proehal хаха а я сейчас с ней зажигаю по полной

  • @StanleyKuo184
    @StanleyKuo184 Před 7 lety +28

    Morgan James is the best singer for PMJ, not to mention the hottest.

  • @dorothyfielding8209
    @dorothyfielding8209 Před měsícem

    Very few recordings of singers give me frissons. For some reason, I only get them when hear them in person. She is able to convey something that transcends the medium.

  • @dwaynethompson253
    @dwaynethompson253 Před rokem +4

    When the cover is better than the orginal. Man those 2 harmonizers make me bounce. Folowing, Folowing,Folowing!!

  • @frederickgolding5862
    @frederickgolding5862 Před 8 lety +15

    100x better than the original!!!! I didn't even like this song til I heard it here!!!!

  • @FuriousFurricane
    @FuriousFurricane Před 8 lety +603

    Better than original for sure. Hated the original actually because it was so annoying, but this is wow. Singer is also really gorgeous

    • @jenniferfelan694
      @jenniferfelan694 Před 8 lety +45

      I agree with you. The original version is just too overplayed and annoying. But this cover is just killer. Morgan James has some serious pipes.

    • @nguyenspy
      @nguyenspy Před 8 lety +3

      I like both this version and original

    • @haloford
      @haloford Před 8 lety +4

      +Furricane so annoying!! hahahaha you're so right!

    • @nonchalantd
      @nonchalantd Před 8 lety +17

      +Furricane I could never take Adam Levine's voice seriously.

    • @souless236
      @souless236 Před 8 lety +2

      +nonchalantd thank you so much, during years I tought I was the only one :P

  • @kennyrodg
    @kennyrodg Před 2 lety +5

    I keep coming back to this...There's not much that tops this on CZcams.

  • @adamthekid3249
    @adamthekid3249 Před rokem +81

    Her voice is angelic!

  • @Microcuts013
    @Microcuts013 Před 4 lety +502

    I know that everyone is looking at Morgan, but dude this pianist is on fire. Beautiful arrangement.

    • @ItsMeAndru
      @ItsMeAndru Před 4 lety +67

      That's Scott Bradley, the great maestro behind PMJ.

    • @marcgrundfest1495
      @marcgrundfest1495 Před 4 lety +8

      We hear... and we see.. I think most men got the balance about right ;)

    • @garryharriman7349
      @garryharriman7349 Před 4 lety +4

      As you say, we are looking at Morgan....fuck the piano! 😁👍

    • @brucelevine6517
      @brucelevine6517 Před 4 lety +10

      The entire PMJb are talented musicians 👍

    • @wraith2939
      @wraith2939 Před 4 lety +10

      Garry Harriman 70% of PMJ success is on Scott

  • @JonnyZye
    @JonnyZye Před 9 lety +26

    OH my GOD! 2:52 made me go crazy.

    • @WaltayrDantasFilho
      @WaltayrDantasFilho Před 9 lety +2

      I thought in Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse ... even ... just listening this girl

  • @jerryduncan1496
    @jerryduncan1496 Před rokem +7

    MORGAN IS THE BEST !!!! What a package, Beauty (WOW!) Talent, best VOCALIST on the planet!!

    • @jerryduncan1496
      @jerryduncan1496 Před rokem

      Thanks for the like, it made me listen again… WOW!!

  • @user-sf1jp2vb7h
    @user-sf1jp2vb7h Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hello everyone, I express my gratitude to Mr. Sott Bradley, the ensemble that performed this composition, and the soloist. very charming voice. respect👍

  • @jamesl9371
    @jamesl9371 Před 4 lety +398

    She is 100 times better than many famous stars

  • @BluDrgn426
    @BluDrgn426 Před 9 lety +59

    I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite video on the Citadel...

    • @TheGomGomBoyThaiConsoleGamer
      @TheGomGomBoyThaiConsoleGamer Před 9 lety

      Cibele Andrade do u not know Commander shepard?

    • @BluDrgn426
      @BluDrgn426 Před 9 lety +11

      Cibele Andrade hi fives to everyone who gets it.

    • @aangita
      @aangita Před 9 lety

      Francis Acupan I, too, actually laughed out loud! Ah... I miss my Shepard.

    • @getschwifty1197
      @getschwifty1197 Před 8 lety

      Francis Acupan no, this is condoriano.

    • @luf4rall
      @luf4rall Před 8 lety +3

      Francis Acupan consider yourself reinstated.

  • @henrylawson430
    @henrylawson430 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Keep coming back to this song and the beautiful Morgan

  • @whosaid2
    @whosaid2 Před 2 lety +4

    i like the guy over her left shoulder. He really enjoys himself and seems like he is a natural talent. I hope he makes it big on his own

  • @ruiz1632
    @ruiz1632 Před 6 lety +1012

    Morgan James and Haley Reinheart are my favourite singers on PMJ

    • @KevinFiddle
      @KevinFiddle Před 6 lety +14

      Shepard for me, it’s Morgan and Sara N.

    • @rick.perrigo7858
      @rick.perrigo7858 Před 6 lety +4

      Dear prudence cover absolutely heavenly

    • @toddkeller6136
      @toddkeller6136 Před 5 lety +7

      My two favorite also Shepherd...... I can't understand how somebody like Miley Cyrus or Britney Spears get all the fame and Glory.... When those two ladies Miss Reinhardt and Miss James have truck loads more Talent and vocal skills and you not getting here the recognition or money I presume...... What a f*****-up world we live in!!!!!

    • @shinigamison
      @shinigamison Před 5 lety +2

      Shepard i'm absolutely agree.

    • @patrickhoulihan7210
      @patrickhoulihan7210 Před 5 lety +18

      Robyn Adele Anderson is my favourite

  • @MarkInLA
    @MarkInLA Před 9 lety +19

    I just tonight discovered PMJ ! I'm 67. Played bass 34 years and lived through the real vintage doo wop days in the mid-1950s onward. You are all a fabulous bunch of musicians. What delightful move away from the ugly, un-melodic, non-sequiter words and horrible impotent names like Mumford and Sons, Moby, Garbage, Snoop Dogg and that rap crap. You can have Lady GaGa, too ! Ugh ! Horrid horrid 'entertainment' ! C&W lost it's bearings, too. You are all adorable, fresh and new to the eyes and ears..I hope you storm the world the way those 4 guys from Great Britain did in '64..You deserve it for bringing back quality, class and charm...Love it...Thank you Scott and the rest for recreating some old magic into new magic ! ! Love it !! Even the sound and balance is spot on !! .......Mark

  • @andrewstewart8704
    @andrewstewart8704 Před 16 dny

    Newsflash
    Morgan James found be be an alien.
    Does not need to breathe to sing.
    Smashed it Morgan :)

  • @multioptipupiloptomy
    @multioptipupiloptomy Před měsícem +1

    Gee this piece of art! Why has YT only suggested this now. I've been listening to this for hours now. Cannot get enough of it. The voice of Morgan, the tune of the whole song really reminds me of Randy Crawford - Street Life ... that is also a master piece. (IMHO) thanks for this song!