Don't You (Forget About Me) (acoustic Simple Minds cover) - Mike Masse 

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I think people underestimate how great your ears are. You cannot recreate songs with this much accuracy without being able to hear the intricacies of the original performances. As a music teacher, I am often more impressed with being able to hear what makes a performance sound the way it does. On top of that you can actually execute it to boot.. amazing job man, truly. Thanks for giving me so much to listen to.. over and over again.

Name a more unstoppable duo than Mike Massé and his guitar. I'll wait

Untouchable. A "Pied Piper" to his craft. I watch in amazement. Every nuance "perfect". This guy, what a "gift" from above..... Cheer's Mr. Masse.........

Gonna say it again... Holy Shiiiite.... this dude no joke. One of the best cover vocalists and musicians I have ever heard... ❤❤❤❤

My husband & I think you're fantastic! When a person covers an original song, I think for the most part, people want to hear how close you can replicate the original - you do that - so well! You also however, put your own individuality into all your songs too & we always look forward to see what song you're going to do in your next video! You are very talented!

I liked this before it even started playing because, well it’s Mike Masse!! 😃👍🏻

Man, your covers are all so clean and sharp. Great talent.

There are not many who could cover better than the original . I think you did it here!

Hey, hey, hey, hey Ooh woh Won't you come see about me? I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby Tell me your troubles and doubts Giving me everything inside and out and Love's strange so real in the dark Think of the tender things that we were working on Slow change may pull us apart When the light gets into your heart, baby Don't you, forget about me Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't you, forget about me Will you stand above me? Look my way, never love me Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling Down, down, down Will you recognize me? Call my name or walk on by Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling Down, down, down, down Hey, hey, hey, hey Ooh woh Don't you try and pretend It's my feeling we'll win in the end I won't harm you or touch your defenses Vanity and security Don't you forget about me I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby Going to take you apart I'll put us back together at heart, baby Don't you, forget about me Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't you, forget about me As you walk on by Will you call my name? As you walk on by Will you call my name? When you walk away Or will you walk away? Will you walk on by? Come on, call my name Will you call my name? I say (Lala la la lala la la) Will you call my name? As you walk on by

Who ever thought that this song could be bettered?? Amazing!

Mike Masse, dude, everything you do is incredible.

Holy shit. This is the absolute greatest cover of that song ever, acoustic or not. Unbelievably awesome!!!! Wow.

Good lord. I had to sign in to comment but your voice was sent from the heavens. Maybe I’m crazy for saying this but I like this more than the original. Sing this to me and I’ll fall in love forever 😍❤️

Not many if any Live acoustic covers of this One...Jim's voice is pretty hard to beat.My husband is Scottish and a great fan of Simple Minds,....but I think you did him justice.It Sounded Fantastic!!!

BEAUTIFUL.

Awesome! Mike always perfect!

FANTASTIC!

I love the energy and passion you display in this performance. Love the hey, hey, hey, hey! especially.

This puts a smile on my face, best cover ever! :)

One word. Just, WOW! So much passion! Thank you, Mike.

Just amazing

Amazing. Been watching a lot of your videos. You have an amazing voice.

I'm speechless....what an artist...thank you sir !!

one of my favorite songs and u killed it.

Loved the cover. As always....looking forward to more.

ahh another gruelling day at work ended perfectly with Mike Masse and his amazing voice!

Mike, you are simply awesome.

you are amazing sir!!bless you and your loved ones

My favorite cover! This is so brilliant! lovely

What an amazing cover .... brilliant, stunning.

amazing cover mike cant tell you how many times i have listened to this song grew up with it , but this takes it to a new level so much heart and passion, take a bow sir

Going to be late for work if I can't stop watching your vids... great job on this!

Mike you have a great voice and great guitar interpretation on all of your cover songs. All of your stuff is incredible.

Adoroo!!!!

2020 woow is amazing and I can't stop listening!! 😍😍

Amazing as always. One of the best covers I've come across. All your songs are above the rest

Now that is a cover of this song best one ever great work

My absolute favorite cover of this song EVER!

Such an amazing cover of such an amazing classic song. This performance gives me shivers, well done.

Awesome...I needed that this morning!!!

So great, I've loved your covers for a few years now, and the singing is just as superb as ever!

Chapeau! I really enjoy every single performance of you. Great talent!

This is so beautiful that i cried. Sir, your cover is the definition of perfection.

i was just waiting for this song it's my favorite since i was 9 yrs old thank you mike you are the best

Wow!!!. Sooo great!!!. I ABSOLUTLY loved and I'm continous loving this very beautiful song!!!. I will never forget this wonderfull song!!!.

Just brilliant! Congrats!

I always enjoy your videos, thanks for posting.

I think you nailed that, and some! Fantastic.

es el mejor cover que he escuchado de esta cancion.felicitaciones

Me volaste la cabeza con esa hermosa voz ❤️

You have got to be one of the best universal musicians of all time. As always, inspired.

He's so good he doesn't need original songs. He should be opening for big name bands at big venues. A pizza parlor doesn't do this magic justice

Wonderful rendition! Thanks for sharing your talent!

Absolutely nail that 👍

Hell yeah! Great job Mike!

To the 74 jerk-offs who gave a thumbs down: what is your freaking problem? Is it the song you do not like? Personally, I’m not crazy about the song either. I was tired of it in the 80s. But you cannot deny the snazzy of this version. One guy and an acoustic guitar did a whole lot better than all 74 of you put together ever could. Every nuance. Every breath taken. Captured the mood and atmosphere of that song and made it even more spiritual. Somehow.. I have recently been paying close attention to Mike’s videos here on RU-vid. Years ago I was exposed to the Africa cover like everyone else but I put it aside for way too long, and only recently with Weezer’s version being so popular I stumbled back in to this page only to discover all these amazing covers that just leave me speechless every time I hear them. I don’t know how he gets them all so perfect. I don’t know how he remembers all the cords and all the lyrics so well. I like to consider myself a person who pays attention to those types of details, but I can’t even remember all the songs I actually like near as well as he does.

All the good stuff. Thx MM

Mike, you have one of the best youtube voices I have heard mate!! Very impressed!

The best cover Simple Minds

LOVE IT ,AWESOME JOB MIKE, AMAZING VOICE BROTHER! JESUS BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY!

Beautiful!

Great as usual. Thank you!

aaah i love searching for inspiration for my own cover of a song, and finding things like this - true enough to the original to honour it, yet different enough to create the artist's own sound. perfection, thanks for the inspiration and influence.

Outstanding!!!!

best cover simple minds

Really a perfect performance....! Very well!!!

This guy is unbelievable! What a find!!@

Great version!Fantastic!

Excellent Mike! Great guitar playing and voice🎸

there are a few cover versions of this song and this one is by far the best one

Alright. This is the fourth cover of yours I've watched. I'm blown away. How close to the originals you keep your covers is incredible. Not to mention, the songs that you cover are chart toppers, and almost instantly recognizable. Thank you for doing what you do, Mike, and keep being amazing at it.

Éste hombre canta hermoso y no pudo elegir mejor canción. #Respect

We will not forget about you don't worry! This acoustic is superb! After all these years... Your voice is clear as crystals ❤️❤️❤️ love from Philippines 🇵🇭

I don't know but this song reminds me much of that friend whom I encouraged to sing. Some things are there to haunt you, like this song, like this voice...

Brilliant. As usual.

What an incredible cover ! Thank you so much for this video, I love this song and I love your cover ! 🔥

You are freaking awesome, just as good as the original...👍👍

One word, Amazing! Seeing Mike in Philly in Sept. I can't wait!!!! ❤❤❤

I love this so much!

Very nice version! Tks and congrats.

I so adore this thanks Mike!

Perfect! Amazing cover!

Really Great that Mike! You are an influence to us all! God Bless ya ! dx

i jam this almost errrdayyy thanks for keeping the fire aliveeee

Mike Masse!! The legend🎉🎉🎉

this is exceptional

Terrific. Mike is a very talented musician.

It's going to be tough deciding your playlist for London, Mike .Whatever it is , it will be stunning.Cannot wait.

This is too good for words. You are consistently awesome through a myriad of genres of songs and your guitar playing is on a level that is equally as great as your singing. You are one of the reasons the music industry should hang its head in shame. Your name should be up there heading places such as Glastonbury. You would go down a storm. Thank you for providing so much pleasure and joy listening to our wonderful voice and songs.

Totally Awesome!!!

You are fantastic!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

Absolutely awesome!!

Amazing Cover👍. I love this song

Sweet! Great song done well on acoustic! Thank you for sharing!

You nailed it! awesome thats the real 80s sounds

More than amazing !This is really fantastic 😀Thanks for sharing

Awesome Mike. Blown away by your performance. Thank you. You inspire me to perform to your standard. Les (UK)

Mr. Deacon, I'm very happy for you and for who you become. I'm glad. The good will always exist and I believe in the good. God bless all.

Absolutely superb cover, excellent guitar and vocals 😊🎸