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Even Better Than The Original!

Filed under: Anglophilia > Listen To This


OneRepublic have done a beautiful cover of Duffy's Mercy on BBC Radio 1.

Check it out (above)!

Posted: April 2, 2008 at 3:00 pm


71 comments to “Even Better Than The Original!”

  1. yoyo says – reply to this


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    #20??

  2. haha says – reply to this


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    ???????????????????????????????????/

  3. darron says – reply to this


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    i like it alot! :)

  4. spacemonkee18 says – reply to this


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    love them that was really good

  5. meghan says – reply to this


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    veryy nice song

  6. rgf says – reply to this


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    Doesn't suck.

  7. sarah says – reply to this


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    Blue-eyed soul, much?

  8. yup says – reply to this


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    I like the Duffy version but this one is also very good.

  9. Rebecca says – reply to this


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    I like Duffy's better.. but this one is quite good as well!

  10. Monaliza says – reply to this


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    Duffy's rockin' him better

  11. Devfish says – reply to this


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    A few days ago, I saw his profile with great photos on "million airefr iends com". It seems he is falling in love with a pretty girl.

  12. sarah says – reply to this


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    first!

  13. ghdfhx says – reply to this


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    dope

  14. Jenny says – reply to this


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    Much better then the original!!

  15. whorish says – reply to this


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    VEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOODDDD
    love them!!!

  16. &hearts says – reply to this


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    that was actually pretty good

  17. stop repeat posting this crappy advert all the time its starting to grate says – reply to this


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    Re: Devfish – title says it all

  18. Pippa says – reply to this


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    You've got wax in your ears, boy. This is almost shiteous.

  19. DALE says – reply to this


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    One republic is diarrhea, any shitheads who rimes "ground with sound" should have their songwriting licence taken away.

  20. A says – reply to this


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    The first time I heard the original, I didn't care for the song and was questioning why everyone was so interested in it…BUT after hearing One Republic's version, the song has grown on me. DEFINITELY better than the original!

  21. perez...zomething fucking fishy iz going on says – reply to this


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    sometimes I click to open a page and the page is there without a comment box or posts..are you still april fooling or what?
    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  22. DALE says – reply to this


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    One republic is diarrhea, any shitheads who rymed "ground with sound" should have their songwriting licence taken away.

  23. Laura says – reply to this


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    I don't really like the original, but I love OneReupublic and Radio 1 live lounge.

  24. lara says – reply to this


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    you duffy hater, its frkn shit. he doesn't even put a little emotion in it.
    you will love duffy
    you will
    i am sending you duffy vibes

  25. obama is an OBAMINATION says – reply to this


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    FROM HELL.

  26. TC says – reply to this


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    good find perez!!!

  27. ReRe says – reply to this


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    Ok first of all …not as good as the original.
    Secondly, CAN HE PUT THE PHONE DOWN?? Is he being texted the lyrics and singing them as they come in???

    WTF?????

  28. UKFAN says – reply to this


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    took you long enough to post this

    why does america not like Duffy? Her number 1 hit Mercy was given away for free on iTunes a couple of weeks ago. WTF!!!

  29. x says – reply to this


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    Better than the original. Haha, sure!

  30. arville says – reply to this


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    You might as well come ’round to Duffy, P.
    You won't hold out forever.
    This version is shit.

  31. elias says – reply to this


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    its nice but "beautiful" it is not

  32. bibi says – reply to this


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    What the F is everyone talking about, this is sooooo much better than the original, duffy doesn't have talent, this boy on the otherhand he's got pure talent!

  33. Lauryn says – reply to this


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    Gooooooooooodstuff!
    Duffy makes my ears vomit.

  34. Sarah says – reply to this


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    Totally awesome! Lovin' it. Ryan Tedder is supremely talented. I hope they put this cover on their next album.

  35. To DALE says – reply to this


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    Oh, Dale. "Ground" and "sound" DO rhyme, dear. And it is "rhymes", not "rimes" or "rymes", and "license", not "licence".
    Time to go back to 1st grade?

  36. alice says – reply to this


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    This is so not better than the original. I don't know why everyone is making such a big deal out of One Republic, they are boring. They don't bring anything to the table.

  37. whatthehellwasthat says – reply to this


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    what was that man? Duffy rocked it soooooo much way.

  38. picadilli says – reply to this


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    It sounds really good, these guys are great. Still Duffy is huge with her album and this amazing song, love her.

  39. rich git says – reply to this


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    God that was awful. The song usually makes me want to dance. That made me want to yawn, the band looked asleep.

  40. Chris says – reply to this


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    Yeah they did this about 3 weeks ago, Catch up!!

  41. sabrina says – reply to this


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    hahhaha wtf, whats with the phone!!?? is he reading the lyrics of it?!?! oh dear

  42. Starrla says – reply to this


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    Better than the original…um have you heard the original??? Cus this certainly doesnt even compare. I mean its good…for OneRepublic. But lets not forget, Duffy actually wrote this song herself, and her version is WAAAYYY better than anything OneRepublic could EVER do

  43. Kelly says – reply to this


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    I love OneRepublic, but this is one of the most repetitive songs I've ever heard. Whoever wrote it is LAME.

  44. ~~ says – reply to this


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    Fucking garbage.

  45. peter says – reply to this


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    THAT HAS GOT TO BE THE WORST SONG. WAS HE READING THE LYRICS OFF OF HIS PHONE. FIGURES FAG BOY WOULD LIKE IT

  46. Joan says – reply to this


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    Whatever Perez, come on!
    What is your problem with Duffy? She doesn't use any drugs, is that what it
    takes be a good musician to you or what?
    Duffy has her own voice, if you'd actually listen to the album you'd be calm.
    I myself listen to rock, mostly finnish (am dutch) and this is something that really calms me down…If you'd be honest, this version isn't bad but Duffy's is way way better…clean your ears :)

  47. Ina says – reply to this


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    Love it!!! Great singer and good ol handmade music!

  48. mila says – reply to this


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    i didnt kno r t cud sing soo well!

  49. Carly says – reply to this


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    I have to say that is soooo much better then the original.
    So what if he is reading them on his phone, he still sang it great.
    I am from the U.K and personally i really don't get Duffy at all. I agree with what Perez has said before that her voice is scratchy.

  50. Roman says – reply to this


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    Duffy is the best, she rocks! You can say whatever you want about her voice but she's so original! Listen to her album, it's already one of the best of this year!

  51. Marc says – reply to this


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    Yeah thats right!! (H) lol

  52. Ash says – reply to this


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    Nice, but Duffy is way better!

  53. lisa G says – reply to this


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    i agree - much better than the original!

  54. ger says – reply to this


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    That was pretty shit fairplay!!
    They are ugly and talentless.
    ive seen better at some shitty cheap gigs.
    The only reason anyone knows them is Timbalands "Ayy ay ay!!"
    P.s Timbaland is also annoying and SHIT.
    Wtf does he do besides make wilderbeast noises and play with computers???

    :S

    Dont particularly like Duffys version but uknow…. Fuck her and Chuck her!! :]

    mucho luvvo uglies.
    xxx

  55. wacky says – reply to this


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    It sucks so badddddddddddddddddddd

  56. Portón says – reply to this


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    Mmmm that's not better than the original, it lacks some of the melodies and rythms the song has and that an acoustic version can't bring

  57. alllacedup says – reply to this


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    As a Colorado native, I can say I am PROUD this band is from Colorado. They put on an awesome show. They are a great band; much better than a lot of other crappy music!

  58. Cee says – reply to this


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    Thank god for REAL musicians still being able to make it in the big time. These guys just showed everyone that if you have talent, you can make it. Wicked cover. You guys are rad!!

  59. J says – reply to this


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    The cover's good.I didnt like the original.

  60. Phut says – reply to this


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    Nice but nowhere near as catchy as Duffy. You SO need to get over old kylie and enjoy the freshness of Duffy.

  61. Koray says – reply to this


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    are you serious?
    this is definetly not a better version then duffy's!
    this one definetly doesn't duit OneRepublic's style!

  62. Julia says – reply to this


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    Amaaaaazing!!!!You know his voice reminds me of Dante Thomas!!!!HAHAHA l

  63. sarahuk says – reply to this


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    what a load of crap!

  64. FRANCES says – reply to this


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    OMG THAT ROCKS I LOVE THAT SOULFUL SOUND

  65. dotty says – reply to this


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    naaah. this isn't very good. DUFFY'S 10 TIMES BETTER.
    duffy is the shit, you better start cleaning your ears from john mayers saliva.

  66. e says – reply to this


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    is he seriously checking his bberry while recording?

  67. I love Ryan T says – reply to this


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    LOVE IT. One Republic is the best group in music right now. Their songs are innovative, they can play, and that boy can SING. So talented and inspiring.

  68. kthanks says – reply to this


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    haters can SHOVE IT.
    their very talented. if you watch the extended video of this, in the beginning he says "we just learned this" so maybe thats why he was looking at his phone maybe? so he'd be sure he had the lyrics right.
    because if he didnt have his phone out and forgot the words,
    you guys would be giving him shit for not knowing the words.
    so unless you can do a better job than duffy AND onerepublic SHUT UP

  69. Brooke says – reply to this


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    best fucking thing ever!!!!!!!!!!

  70. Brooke says – reply to this


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    wow…ok….they are definitely not talentless…guaranteed whoever wrote that can't even begin to match up to them…they are definitely all gorgeous…and they are everything music supposed to be…so don't be hating because their great and you are all just envious. Talentless…HA!!!

  71. Sophia says – reply to this


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    That was great, I love the song but can't stand Duffy's voice so that was really really good!