Why was James Arthur trying to make out like his version of The Power of Love was innovative and surprising when to me it sounded almost exactly like the John Lewis advert??
The Power of Love
in fairness to him he didn't , it was the judges that gave him the credit
you could understand maybe the reaction to earlier instances of this where he did versions similar to youtube covers but you could hardly have missed the gabrielle alpin take on this song
you could understand maybe the reaction to earlier instances of this where he did versions similar to youtube covers but you could hardly have missed the gabrielle alpin take on this song
Originally Posted by Supersarahp:
“Why was James Arthur trying to make out like his version of The Power of Love was innovative and surprising when to me it sounded almost exactly like the John Lewis advert??”
“Why was James Arthur trying to make out like his version of The Power of Love was innovative and surprising when to me it sounded almost exactly like the John Lewis advert??”
Happens every year. Arthur has zero originality like those before him. Matt Cardle was lauded as a genius in 2010 by the ignorami for his acoustic version of Britney's 'Hit Me Baby...' when it was of course a verbatim and reasonably poor copy of Travis's earlier cover of the song. It is a very important deceit. The reason that Chris is lampooned as 'karaoke' by the supposedly enlightened on here and elsewhere is because he does straight takes of songs, based on the original versions, rather than takes based on more obscure covers. Oh and apparently, he lacks honesty and integrity too. You work that one out.
I think it is very arrogant of the producers to try and sell this one as original given that the damn advert is on our screens every 5 mins at the moment!! Bit hard to miss
When Dermot read out Holly Johnson's response to it, do you think James had any idea who he was talking about?
from the comments i have read not sure holly johnson knew much about james's performance anyway , he supposedly just said what he was asked to say when contacted by the x factor pr people
Is it the John Lewis Xmas ad or is it James' performance that help the song skyrocketing to no. 1 on iTunes?
I liked James's version
But Frankie goes to Hollywoods version is the best by a storming mile.
Please remember this is a Frankie song NOT a John Lewis song!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyySGANvRsI
Last edited by CBeeN : 03-12-2012 at 09:49
But Frankie goes to Hollywoods version is the best by a storming mile.
Please remember this is a Frankie song NOT a John Lewis song!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyySGANvRsI
Last edited by CBeeN : 03-12-2012 at 09:49
Originally Posted by CBeeN:
“I liked James's version
But Frankie goes to Hollywoods version is the best by a storming mile.
Please remember this is a Frankie song NOT a John Lewis song!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyySGANvRsI”
“I liked James's version
But Frankie goes to Hollywoods version is the best by a storming mile.
Please remember this is a Frankie song NOT a John Lewis song!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyySGANvRsI”
Haha yes but Gabrielle Aplin's version is currently no. 1 on iTunes.
Originally Posted by mimik1uk:
“in fairness to him he didn't , it was the judges that gave him the credit
you could understand maybe the reaction to earlier instances of this where he did versions similar to youtube covers but you could hardly have missed the gabrielle alpin take on this song”
“in fairness to him he didn't , it was the judges that gave him the credit
you could understand maybe the reaction to earlier instances of this where he did versions similar to youtube covers but you could hardly have missed the gabrielle alpin take on this song”
I think the judges frequently show up their 'ignorance' on music (although ignorance probably isn't the right word; after all, nobody can know everything that's every been recorded. Unless it's Tulias, then it usually is genuine ignorance). Remember Louis trying to claim credit for James's cracking version of You Raise Me Up, even though it was quite clearly styled on the Josh Groban version, as Gary kept trying to educate him? I also recall a few years ago an act doing an 'odd' arrangement of a popular song. It was absolutely brilliant, but three of the judges marked him down as they didn't like what the act and his mentor did to the song. It was left to the mentor (Cowell) to point out that it was a Chris Cornell arrangement, not their own. Really wish I could remember the song.
Originally Posted by gashead:
“I think the judges frequently show up their 'ignorance' on music (although ignorance probably isn't the right word; after all, nobody can know everything that's every been recorded. Unless it's Tulias, then it usually is genuine ignorance). Remember Louis trying to claim credit for James's cracking version of You Raise Me Up, even though it was quite clearly styled on the Josh Groban version, as Gary kept trying to educate him? I also recall a few years ago an act doing an 'odd' arrangement of a popular song. It was absolutely brilliant, but three of the judges marked him down as they didn't like what the act and his mentor did to the song. It was left to the mentor (Cowell) to point out that it was a Chris Cornell arrangement, not their own. Really wish I could remember the song.”
“I think the judges frequently show up their 'ignorance' on music (although ignorance probably isn't the right word; after all, nobody can know everything that's every been recorded. Unless it's Tulias, then it usually is genuine ignorance). Remember Louis trying to claim credit for James's cracking version of You Raise Me Up, even though it was quite clearly styled on the Josh Groban version, as Gary kept trying to educate him? I also recall a few years ago an act doing an 'odd' arrangement of a popular song. It was absolutely brilliant, but three of the judges marked him down as they didn't like what the act and his mentor did to the song. It was left to the mentor (Cowell) to point out that it was a Chris Cornell arrangement, not their own. Really wish I could remember the song.”
Wasn't it David Cook's version of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean", on American Idol?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_aiawC-9aM 1:30 - what a note!
Absolutely brilliant!!
xx
It was THE JUDGES, James didn't claim to invent the song or the version. I loved it but then again I love the snowman ad because it makes me all mushy inside 
Originally Posted by jadebutterfly96:
“Haha yes but Gabrielle Aplin's version is currently no. 1 on iTunes.”
“Haha yes but Gabrielle Aplin's version is currently no. 1 on iTunes.
”
Deservedly so imo. I absolutely love her stripped back version and find it totally haunting and unforgettable. It absolutely makes the John Lewis ad.
Originally Posted by CBeeN:
“I liked James's version
But Frankie goes to Hollywoods version is the best by a storming mile.
Please remember this is a Frankie song NOT a John Lewis song!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyySGANvRsI”
“I liked James's version
But Frankie goes to Hollywoods version is the best by a storming mile.
Please remember this is a Frankie song NOT a John Lewis song!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyySGANvRsI”
One of my favourite songs ever! James did credit to FGTH with this!
Educating the kids, one ad song at a time!
Not the first time they have ripped off John Lewis ads. Janet Devlin's audition was described as a great rendition of 'Your Song' despite Ellie Goulding doing it months earlier.
The originals of both of these songs are far superior FWIW.
The originals of both of these songs are far superior FWIW.
I prefer the John Lewis version even to James' drunken sounding mumbling 
What did Holly Johnson say about it?
What did Holly Johnson say about it?
I know it was originally Frankie Goes to Hollywood - just saying the version James did was from the John Lewis ad. I also think he was trying to take some credit because he said in the vt that "people will be surprised at what I have done with the song"
Originally Posted by Supersarahp:
“I know it was originally Frankie Goes to Hollywood - just saying the version James did was from the John Lewis ad. I also think he was trying to take some credit because he said in the vt that "people will be surprised at what I have done with the song"”
“I know it was originally Frankie Goes to Hollywood - just saying the version James did was from the John Lewis ad. I also think he was trying to take some credit because he said in the vt that "people will be surprised at what I have done with the song"”
This is true though. I know many people who were / are very surprised and the open, shameless purloining of the version that is on everyone's TV countless times each day.
Originally Posted by Supersarahp:
“Why was James Arthur trying to make out like his version of The Power of Love was innovative and surprising when to me it sounded almost exactly like the John Lewis advert??”
“Why was James Arthur trying to make out like his version of The Power of Love was innovative and surprising when to me it sounded almost exactly like the John Lewis advert??”
It sounded like teh John lewis advert for two lines. People really need to listen a bit more
