Chris covered on Youtube
 

Many of you may already know this, but there's an 18-year old British boy who's been covering a lot of Christine's songs (as well as a couple Bowie and Joni Mitchell tunes). His performances are, I think, unaffected, original and penetrating, which is remarkable given his age.

If you haven't checked him out, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/davidr18

I especially like his versions of YMLF and Songbird.

Well, I think he's awful. :shrug:

LOL. Okay.

Why are we both so blunt? :laugh:

Well, I'm blunt because I'm lazy and don't feel that embellishing my harsh words makes them sound any better, and I think you just like to copy me. :shrug:




:laugh:

That was awful :eek:

Wow, what planet am I on that I love his performance? I'm clearly in left field on this one...or even on the foul line.

Not terrific, but not bad. At least the kid has good taste in music.:thumbsup:

That kid looks familiar. I think I posted his YMLF video here last year. I got a kick out of it. He's just doing a little strummy thing & singing the song -- it isn't meant to be a momentous occasion. There's nothing wrong with what he's doing. To hear their responses, you'd think people like Debbie Catdancer had never in their lives just sat around at home, Indian-style on the floor, playing guitar & singing Fleetwood Mac songs with friends. I did this with my family & friends my whole life, so I get a kick out of seeing the same thing on YouTube.
I vastly prefer seeing kids do this casual thing than watching or listening to all the self-important shrieking & vain, pumped-up caterwauling on shows like "American Idol."

Thanks, David. This was exactly my reaction. He's unaffected and playful. And what's not to love about an 18 year old kid enjoying Christine's songs?

The kid is ok; I like this one better :) :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIsCPvOAiUI

He's talented.

I think he's amazing.. Judy Garland would be proud...

Knock it off!!
:laugh::laugh:

You don't know that, do you?!

I finally got around to watching young David's covers of Christine's songs and ... wow ... I agree with Aleuzzi. I think they're wonderful. Of course these aren't professional, polished recordings. These videos are just one young man with a musical instrument, no recording studio, no sound engineer, no production. I think he sings and plays really well and his singing is heartfelt. His interpretations really make you think about what the songs are about, something I generally don't do when I've heard a song a thousand times.

Another thing I like about this is that this is what Youtube is *supposed* to be for. People broadcasting themselves. The ultimate amateur hour.

well i guess we could ask... have you ever? lol

Yes, back in the late 70's and early 80's but when I realized I'd never be as good as Lindsey, I stopped playing LOL.

hahaha!!! very cool:thumbsup:

Hmm..... Interesting. I mean, he's no Lindsey Buckingham (yet), but let's face it -- he sounds a lot better than *I* would have done (vocally or instrumentally)!!! :lol:

Seriously, though, with some more practice and a few lucky connections, maybe this kid will get a recording deal someday. He sounds like he knows his stuff, and he seems like he enjoys what he's doing....