Nelly Furtado + Gnarls Barkley

31 May 2006 :: posted by Travis

Omg. Forget for a moment that Thom Yorke leaked all over the internerd today. What is about pop stars covering other pop stars that makes my heart go wild? Nelly Furtado did an acoustic cover of Gnarls Barkley’s international hit “Crazy” on BBC Jo Whiley’s Live Lounge. This is one of those instant classic live moments… really more Folklore than “Maneater”. Two of pop’s biggest collide. Oh that Nelly!

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Nelly Furtado – “Crazy” (Live Lounge) (iTunes)

Listen to and stream the full interview here… plus an acoustic version of “Maneater.”

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249 Comments:

1. 201

   is it nelly who count in french in the beginning??

2. hope’s chopsticks October 14th, 2006 at 10.54 am

3. 202

   Terrible… How she changes the line endings on a low note just terrible. I couldn’t handle listening to more than 3 verses before I Had to stop it.

4. Tervel October 20th, 2006 at 12.44 pm

5. 203

   i just love it! i listen to it every day…

6. Daisy October 23rd, 2006 at 2.44 pm

7. 204

   That gave me chills as well because of how her voice resonates, even though I’m not particularly fond of live versions.

8. Hottie October 24th, 2006 at 5.25 pm

9. 205

   I love Nelly Furtado & Gnarls Barkley! Super! Song seems more sensitive. Simply-done but tasty. :P

10. Anonymous October 25th, 2006 at 1.33 pm

11. 206

    I love Nelly Furtado & Gnarls Barkley! Super! Song seems more sensitive. Simply-done but tasty. :P

12. Roman October 25th, 2006 at 1.35 pm

13. 207

    thats great keep up the good work.

14. Vik October 25th, 2006 at 8.11 pm

15. 208

    I Just Love It !!!!!

16. Ann Louise October 28th, 2006 at 11.22 pm

17. 209

    i think its good but i think u could do a better job sorry ur a bit of a shit singer oops i mean mad singer!! (NOT)

18. Nelly November 1st, 2006 at 3.45 am

19. 210

    I would say it´s better than original but on an other way … I like to hear it ´cause it´s one of the best songs

20. Patrik November 1st, 2006 at 2.45 pm

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    I think singers are doing way too much cover song themes these days. Very few will ever be close to the original and it’s fun to hear and old or older song have a cover, if it’s going to be dom=ne but to cover Gnarles Barkley so soon after his popularity…. Don’t see the point! Call me Crazy….. :)~

    Suzie
    http://www.performers-world.com
    suzie@performers-world.com

22. Don Lapre Girl November 3rd, 2006 at 4.53 pm

23. 212

    great song,was the openingsong on my wedding……….very great,the dj mixed it whit some trance/house the start from a great party

24. René November 3rd, 2006 at 8.37 pm

25. 213

    :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::)))))))))

26. SHAIMA November 9th, 2006 at 9.26 pm

27. 214

    ADD MEE S_HAIMA@HOTMAIL.COM :)) UR MY ALL TIME SINGER

28. SHAIMA November 9th, 2006 at 9.27 pm

29. 215

    Everyone who hates this song: it is really bullshit, Cause Nelly Furtado is one of the greatest singers of all times!
    This version of crazy fit her exactly and it’s just like the Nelly we love!

    Geweldige Cover!! Nelly Is de Beste!

30. Nelly Lover November 11th, 2006 at 2.04 pm

31. 216

    I Love you Nelli Furtado

32. Sasha November 12th, 2006 at 5.52 pm

33. 217

    Nelly Furtado is so kool for one of my gd.4 projects I am writing about your song Maneater LOL Nelly ! LOL Gnarls !

34. Pj Girl November 29th, 2006 at 9.02 pm

35. 218

    I LOVE HOW YOU DRESS ,ACT , AND ,SING

36. NELLY THATS MY NAME December 2nd, 2006 at 9.45 pm

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    Hi… I just want to say that on myspace, if you can find him. is a man named ray lamontagne…. he does and acoustic cover of “crazy” that is pure genius… i haven’t heard nelly furtados yet… but ray kicks ass!

38. Gareth December 5th, 2006 at 6.44 pm

39. 220

    heya i a big fan of nelly i luvz ya i wnt to go 2 1 of your pofmences life

    plz send me somethink back!!

    luvz ya loads
    vicky fenney

40. vicky fenney a big fan of nelly December 7th, 2006 at 3.16 pm

41. 221

    Im sorry but the original is crap. It’s annoying and too catchy. Make’s you want to throw something on the tv and radio.

    The kook’s version and Nelly’s version is way better. They make it beautiful on a whole new level.

42. Sarah December 21st, 2006 at 3.28 pm

43. 222

    GENIAL! i really liked it, the one from the kooks is horrible… but if you like it, it’s ok… i really like nelly’s cover.. however, she could have done some parts better…. COOL!

44. segu December 28th, 2006 at 10.10 am

45. 223

    I can’t believe people don’t like this cover. OK it’s not better than the origional but i don’t think nelly was after that. This is just a beautiful version of a great song. I like this version alot and think she did an ace cover.

46. Jack Senior January 7th, 2007 at 12.15 pm

47. 224

    Here is another cover by The Servant (Orchestra, Liquify, Cell…) for a French radio show:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWnneCY0Fyc

48. Castor January 10th, 2007 at 7.55 am

49. 225

    well I got a say i just love this song, nelly was always my fav artist she’s just great keep on rokcing Nelly!

50. Matt January 11th, 2007 at 2.38 pm

51. 226

    oh sorry i forgot to ask, can anyone tell me if there is a cd for this song where i can buy? thanks

52. matt January 12th, 2007 at 9.40 am

53. 227

    hi my name is destiny i am a big fan i am 10 years old my brithday is decmber….19 and your is decmber 2 that really is cool take my e.mail destinydaybutch@hotmail.com

54. destinydaybutch@hotmail.com January 16th, 2007 at 9.35 pm

55. 228

    HuHu

    super Seite sehr übersichtlich und sehr informativ macht weiter so, ich werde nun öfters mal vorbei schauen.

    Bis denn Bye

56. Jens January 22nd, 2007 at 5.29 am

57. 229

    Beautifull version!!!!. For evere Nelly! from PERU!!

58. Tavitooo January 29th, 2007 at 5.21 pm

59. 230

    What happened to this song!? It was my favorite and now the file doesn’t work :( Fix it! Please!

60. Loryn February 1st, 2007 at 11.12 pm

61. 231

    omg…..

62. Boobear February 4th, 2007 at 8.53 pm

63. 232

    http://www.myspace.com/gnarls+barkley

64. Boobear February 4th, 2007 at 8.54 pm

65. 233

    http://www.myspace.com/gnarlsbarkley

66. Southernbell February 4th, 2007 at 8.59 pm

67. 234

    I like it better than Gnarles Barkley. Lovelovelove Nelly Furtado.

68. She February 7th, 2007 at 5.30 pm

69. 235

    what a shit cover.. waste of my time fankly. u want a good cover? matt weddle – hey ya. u know what… im actually annoyed u bothered to leave this crap here! save the poor souls that will bump into this and take it off.. psshhh..

70. some1 who actually likes good music.. u pricks March 15th, 2007 at 2.04 pm

71. 236

    Who does she think she is?? Her talent is, at best, marginal, and her attitude is nothing but sheer EGOISM. I can’t stand her material, and I can’t stand her…….she butchered the half time show at the Grey Cup, and I sincerely hope that people see her as she really is – a shallow, publicity seeking, egotistical wannabe…….get a life Furtado, cause you’re NOT a musician.

72. Ted Alexander March 25th, 2007 at 6.47 am

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    So she took a song that some people liked and made it a little different. I cannot say as I blame her. Crazy was FAR too overplayed on the radio and on ringtones and by the time Furtado did her own cover, it was time for something fresh- and I’m not even a fan of her! You may like this new version of the song, you may not…. they are two different songs that happen to share the same lyrics and general tune. She is not a musician, she is an artist. She uses her voice to paint what she wants the viewer to see. Haunting though it may be, I think she does a fine job of singing this version. She has a great voice and it is the song I am listening to… not watching the egotistical wannabe, as some may call her. If you can’t separate the music from the person and analyze the music by itself for itself (a phenomenological approach), then you honestly probably should not be sharing your opinions to those that are really interested in the music. Good job Nelly, good job Gnarles.

74. Emily April 6th, 2007 at 2.17 pm

75. 238

    I’m sorry, I accidentally wrote Gnarles when I meant Gnarls. Good job Gnarls

76. Emily April 6th, 2007 at 2.19 pm

77. 239

    jjijijiojiojioj

78. kika April 17th, 2007 at 9.11 am

79. 240

    Me gusto!

80. Nancy April 17th, 2007 at 10.21 am

81. 241

    Me gusto! Felicidades!

82. Nancy April 17th, 2007 at 10.23 am

83. 242

    I love Nelly Fertado and her voice she is so unique. To see what I’m takling aboutwatch her latest video, Just Log On!!! http://www.kiisfm.com/main.html search Keyword> Nelly Fertado.

84. THEKIISFMCASTER April 30th, 2007 at 12.23 pm

85. 243

    I love this version.

    For those who are looking for the guitar chord, you can use the Gnarls Barkley version. But Nelly plays it with Capo on first fret! Very easy and fun to play.

    http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/g/gnarls_barkley/crazy_ver2_crd.htm

86. Mitch May 2nd, 2007 at 3.16 pm

87. 244

    thanks mitch, i can play this version, Only it is necessary to sing as nelly

88. exe July 2nd, 2007 at 1.39 am

89. 245

    Hiiiiiiiiii Nelly Furtado!!!..You know what…Nelly Furtado is my favoutie singer..!!! She is my favoutie….Nelly Furtado..I wish I can add you for a @hotmail.com msn..

90. Jessica October 2nd, 2007 at 6.19 pm

91. 246

    what up

92. corbin October 30th, 2007 at 4.04 pm

93. 247

    wow!nelly furtado is the best.is the only on the planet to my that is the best singer.i love nelly.

94. abraham November 21st, 2007 at 3.22 pm

95. 248

    AWWWWWWWW MAN she ruined this song.. i wish i never listened to this version!!!!

96. BoB GnaRly April 13th, 2008 at 5.25 pm

97. 249

    I hated the gnarls barkley version from the first listening but i love nellys version, its quiet its chilly, peaceful… honey wonderful !!

98. Marcy April 19th, 2008 at 5.37 pm

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