Only found out last night that these guys are actually awesome musos, only knew them from a few songs on the radio. Been watching Ray play piano on KZitem all morning!
@andibenson6834
3 жыл бұрын
@@mackeywhaleboy Thanks ! You just reminded me they are playing a local gig in our city of Perth next month. I will have to look for tickets.
@johnventura1637
4 ай бұрын
I never realized this was a good song, until I heard this version. What an incredible band.
@kinggimped
4 жыл бұрын
It's always fun to hear pop songs played with a little actual musicianship. Rai is beyond talented.
@Mapledani
7 жыл бұрын
2017 already and I can't stop watching this video, so much talent in less than 5 minutes..
@militova
9 жыл бұрын
Holy Hell... Australia has some of the best talent in the world..Thirsty Merc are up there with the best...Speedy recovery to you Mick...Cant wait to see you back on stage...
@MrShieldsy100
5 жыл бұрын
@tayke1plz No, they're not, 2 of them, Phil (the bass player) and Karl (the drummer in this video, unfortunately no longer with the band) came from my hometown of Dubbo, the other two original member, Rai and Matt, came from Sydney. They all met at the Sydney Conservatorium.
@madelinecadieux7636
5 жыл бұрын
all these people complaining that the video only has however many views..chill and be happy that you're one of them
@lilsponge777
8 жыл бұрын
This cover never grows old!!! Love it!!
@janejohnson9593
5 жыл бұрын
Killing it vocally and musically without electronic intervention. So very genuine. Genuine lyrics and skills. Rai slaying it....
@list74
7 жыл бұрын
verse Fm7, Eb7 chorus Dbmaj7, Ab (Eb on the bass), C (E on the bass), Fm7, Dbmaj7, Abmaj7, Gm7b5, C7b9. for the Terence trent d'Arby ending part Fm7, Bb7
@Ronnie75
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I'm just trying to work out the passing/approach chords and all the inversions Rai uses. I love all the chord voicing he uses. Im a drummer so its not coming naturally!
@mariannmusic
9 ай бұрын
WOW I get a big smiley face from this!!! So funky!
@kaitlynbaker2207
11 жыл бұрын
The double bass player... love it... this inspires me beyond belief! There are still real musicians out there!
@LauraEvangelineSmall
9 жыл бұрын
+Kaitlyn Baker Phil is so amazing right?!? He is my double bass teacher, and so inspiring every single lesson!
@kaitlynbaker2207
9 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh! I wish i could meet him! that would be amazing. You are so lucky to have him as your teacher! thankyou for sharing this with me!
@juicygoosey7206
6 жыл бұрын
+Laura Small did you/are you learning from Phil at James Morrison Academy? I've been to Generations in Jazz for a few years now and read somewhere that Phil teaches at JMA
@ConfusedGeriatric
11 жыл бұрын
This is ridiculously good. You guys deserve so much more support and recognition.
@AustralianTrains
13 жыл бұрын
Watched these guys rock Warrnambool and it was a brilliant show. Enjoyed them so much went to Ballarat to see them again and took my daughter along. Now she loves Thristy Merc too. Great show guys..
@cjchickan
2 жыл бұрын
What a sick cover! Nice job guys. Love the little Terrence Trent Darby mixed into it
@HOTHaubke
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad someone else caught that Terence Trent D'arby in there. That's a deep cut!
@goldilocksleah
6 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh having this at my wedding! So awesome xx
@DrHaze1111
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Rai…. You are a beast unto yr own. So much respect
@KontYentE
13 жыл бұрын
wowowowow... what is this? funkkiipop??? this made me go to heaven.... very originally and creative.... Great stuff.. let me know when u pass over Europe
@georginatavares1180
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are spectacular, so talented! I wish you had recorded that version in an album!!
@bradjonesband1818
2 жыл бұрын
This band is just too good. They make me so proud to be Australian!
@blimeyteddy
13 жыл бұрын
You're a freak Jazz player man. Keep it up and you'll go down as one of the greats. So underrated!
@MegandPaul
13 жыл бұрын
can you guys ever do anything wrong? seriously! absolutely genius. loved it. i'll await the 'S&M' interpretation ;) keep rocking guys!
@Sweence
6 жыл бұрын
Rai is a musical genius.
@AVanDeMortel
13 жыл бұрын
words.... words..... amazing. incredible. all those other words you guys are used to hearing by now. THERE IS NO END to the talent of these musicians. Seriously, Thirsty Merc, leave some talent for the rest of us! Nah actually, keep it, and continue to blow minds- you're one of those bands who do a service to people by playing your music, and I feel like that's why you're in it, and it makes me happy. Thanks guys. Alex
@Sanguine999
3 жыл бұрын
I come back here every now and then. always amazing. Would love to see this version on ye ole spotify :D
@lilsponge777
13 жыл бұрын
Clearly awesome video.. Can we request more like this!! Simply AMAZING
@CJOgden
12 жыл бұрын
That one person, it's Rihanna.....can't handle this is a much better version :)
@sherrifrua
13 жыл бұрын
Mad, crazy, and very cool guys. you guys got a brizy concert in a small setting anytime soon???
@boomsledge
13 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell, you are Awesome. When is your next Album coming out? Keep doing what you are doing also come down to VIC ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!
@mannamo3214
13 жыл бұрын
i wish i got to meet you when you were in adelaide!! you guys are so amazing and very very very talented musicians!
@TomTomMusicLife
13 жыл бұрын
its so hard to find musicians with real talent these days. cant wait to see u guys on saturday performing :) u guys are my inspiration
@kidfreejones
13 жыл бұрын
absolutely awesome, brilliant groove!
@raajeshification
12 жыл бұрын
beats rihanna anyday, you guys are LEGENDS!!!!!!!!!!
@mikaeladonges9102
9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful voice. Such talented musicians :)
@lisabatts5496
12 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable!!! OMG this is so fantastic!!!!! xxxLisa
@Giantsdansschoolvzw
11 жыл бұрын
I want this song! Were can i pay or buy this song, please!
@jellery77
13 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, this is honestly insane! So wicked! Absolutely brilliant.
@stuart43
11 жыл бұрын
pure funk and soul what an awesome band!
@Thegirlzone1
7 жыл бұрын
Oh I cant get enough of this song this version of course!
@Waimeafalls
12 жыл бұрын
NO, you are most certainly NOT the ONLY one! This is the 2nd band who play this song WAY BETTER than the original! Many thanks for the upload~! Freakin' AWESOME!!!!!
@chunkymunkyy
13 жыл бұрын
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH i'm grooving to the beat! love the mashup and jazzy chords :)
@donnellebrooks
8 жыл бұрын
Wow I've only just found this, it's sooo good!
@CassidyMackie
13 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE SERIOUSLY MY IDOLS GUYS. I'm sixteen and a singer/pianist/songwriter from the Gold Coast. You played at the Cooly Hotel a while back and coz I was underage you guys sent me a poster instead :) I'm looking at trying to come to the Caloundra Music Festival - any chance you guys will have a meet and great after you play? I love you all. Keep inspiring people like me. Cass xxxxx
@TheRiddlestix
12 жыл бұрын
Lovin da double bass
@JessiieSchembri
13 жыл бұрын
RAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :) bro. you seriously leave me gobsmacked EVERY TIME! you boys... well , far out i would be in awe if i could meet you all.! xxxx Jessiie
@BellaValeta
13 жыл бұрын
I didn't know you guys were playing till the last minute at Forster on Saturday!!!! Although I was lucky enough to meet Rai up at the RSL afterwards. Would love to meet you all. You guys are AWESOME! Will you come back? xo Tam
@JessiieSchembri
13 жыл бұрын
@thirstymerc come to brissi !! :( always in melbourne and sydney. i am thoroughly deprived ahhaha :)
@Asha873
5 жыл бұрын
Oh wow!! Love love!!!
@breezasnow
12 жыл бұрын
Well... I felt mesmerized !!
@vicplayf13
12 жыл бұрын
this is a fantastic cover! i've seen u guys each time you've toured Qld, just recently down at the Cooly. Loving this cover though - you rock it out Rai !
@TrinhThanhVan
10 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing as f. excuse my language but f yes baby this version rocks. It hurts me to see this videos not getting millions of views. It hurts man
@Thegirlzone1
7 жыл бұрын
so much talent!
@annalofthouse6602
3 жыл бұрын
Please post a Spotify version so I can add to my daily playlist this is so good xx
@zayneswan1593
11 ай бұрын
here to bump this comment so they hopefully reconsider adding this to spotify
@medimedimed
12 жыл бұрын
DUUUUDE!!! gave me chills!!!
@limaozito
12 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@blimeyteddy
12 жыл бұрын
Is there any chance of you guys doing a gig like this, or even just Rai doing a solo show? Would be a dream to see him live and pick his genius brain.
@belglass
12 жыл бұрын
So groovy!! Thanks guys xx
@Twikky98
6 жыл бұрын
I love this, I LOVE THIS.
@BellaLinda2109
10 жыл бұрын
Looooovvvvvveeeeee!!!! Heaven to my ears!
@JanineBass
11 жыл бұрын
LMOA MTMusic002, that is so true!!! This version is so much better than the original, good work guys!
@LassesMusic
13 жыл бұрын
you're the best!! i love your music - and i am so glad that i watched that program ''bondi beach'' 2 years ago - because THAT was the first time i heard you guys! you're amazing!
@fieldingm1969
10 жыл бұрын
Genius. Rai is a genius. Mind you, I do also love the original.
@Jamesderman
13 жыл бұрын
i have a request for you guys: can you please come to generations in jazz in Mt Gambier next year? i know phil comes out but it'd be absoloutely amazing if you guys came along as well! Thanks
@ALFIE19
10 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow!
@philippbuschmann4125
6 жыл бұрын
where can i buy this song?
@MrCurls77
13 жыл бұрын
I now live in Scotland and when im asked who my favorite band is, and I say Thirsty Merc, and get a blank response... Such a shame.... PLEASE! tell me if you r coming to the UK! you guys are AWESOME!!!
@EvanPilb
2 жыл бұрын
Ayo what the, this is fire
@Observ8or
13 жыл бұрын
BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@allegria59
12 жыл бұрын
this is awesome!!
@Peashifly
13 жыл бұрын
Hi ! I love your voice
@robertobiscaro5680
3 жыл бұрын
Top!!
@trophiwife1
13 жыл бұрын
Love this Rai ;> Funky stuff x
@petagray5993
10 жыл бұрын
Soooooo good!!!!
@lfrandse
9 жыл бұрын
So good
@mum2Jemaine
12 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@larisamozgovaya2001
12 жыл бұрын
I like it
@kissezandchaos
13 жыл бұрын
Wow guys, this is so good. Best cover you've done so far. LOVE the energy / Better than the original. =)
@theguitariste
12 жыл бұрын
thank you for this good moment ;) and keep on !
@nickmayor1
13 жыл бұрын
sooo epic.
@misswoodhouse1
13 жыл бұрын
Oh! Please Please Please release this as a single. I don't miss Jay Z one bit ;) Thanks for absolutely making my Friday morning with this song.
@johnnykorrr
11 жыл бұрын
Когда концерт в Москве!? When a concert in Moscow!?
@user-zm8hs5tx3n
11 жыл бұрын
Nice one!!!!
@JanPrze
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, only now realised Rai also mixed this recording
@mooooooooimacow
12 жыл бұрын
a fact that you remind us of on a daily basis :)
@xcandyxrosex
13 жыл бұрын
I love the terence trent darby thrown in the mix :D
@jessedaconceicao7877
8 жыл бұрын
mto bom
@ehsonhussain104
6 жыл бұрын
This should have been more popular than the original!
@Diara0h
11 жыл бұрын
Its just .... *.*♥♥
@whorebagification
13 жыл бұрын
What's the chords to this song??
@RicardoNevesMusic
12 жыл бұрын
This is amazing :)
@Manumalismo
12 жыл бұрын
Nice cover!!! ;)
@stephenbrook89
11 жыл бұрын
too good.
@insseerrtt
11 жыл бұрын
Nice jam
@lucasmacielpaesfreitas8851
2 жыл бұрын
2022 curtindo muito isso
@robluca288
4 жыл бұрын
deadly and thank you
@NiklasWalendy
12 жыл бұрын
You could go to Rai's channel.(youtube: raithistlethwayte) I think he sometimes gets back to people there.
@dancolson6063
12 жыл бұрын
WOW! This is excellent. I thought the Biffy Clyro version couldn't be beaten. Okay, it's a tie!!!
@Mapledani
6 жыл бұрын
2018 still here omg! Chords please 🥺
@jennylids
12 жыл бұрын
Shame the sound is a bit distorted. Otherwise... fantastic!
@lvd357
6 жыл бұрын
Damn!
@sorinamilea6284
11 жыл бұрын
While the original blows in my opinion this rendition should win a grammy.
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