I've been listening to Kasey's rendition of this classic, at least once a day for months now, and it never gets old. The disappointments, the never give up attitude, the success at the cost of relationships... Kasey's lived this life too, it's not just Em's story.
How to take a classic song, grab it by the scruff of the neck, give it a stern talking to and make it work even harder then even it’s father thought it was capable of. Loved seeing you discover this - excellent reaction as always
Kasey Chambers is an Australian legend: the youngest person to be inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame, a dozen albums and has more than 30 ARIA Awards (the AU Grammy's). She is beloved but is ignored by radio and was shunned by Sony. She's been performing in her father's band since she was 12 years old (her brother is backing vocals and her dad is on the steel guitar on stage here). She had some pop hits in the 90s but her heart and soul is Country in her own style. She wanted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of this song because she loves Eminem, and she had the time to rearrange and compose this masterpiece during lockdown. She is showing so much emotion because she has lived this to a degree as well. She is now 48 years old and a mother of three. This recording is the first time it was ever performed live and was done at the end of the concert. They thought it went well, so they used the recording from the sound desk and asked their fans who were in attendance to provide any footage they had to composite this one together. While there has been no public approval from Em, she has been allowed to put this song up on Spotify without challenge.
Best reaction ever!!! And you are right about her understanding the song it makes all the difference. She said that although she is a folk ..country singer she has always been a em and em fan and it shows!!
She's pretty much a contemporary of Eminem. Close to the same age, hit the US country charts with Not Pretty Enough in 2001 (Lose Yourself was 2002), would be classed as alt country in the US.
Stan here confirming she did, in fact, hit “superstardom is close to post-mortem” harder than Em did…she also makes “hold your nose cause here goes the cold water” somehow hit even harder. You’re good 👍🏼 🙂
You totally nailed it. Saying that she understands this song. If you know Kasey’s back ground story she has lived it. One of the most underrated musicians in Australia.
Best quote I've seen (from 'The Fairy Voice Mother')....."Kasey beats that banjo like it owes her money !"........emotional as hell.....Kasey makes us believe these are her words and her pain is real.......
Her brother on Guitar, Dad on Slide Guitar. Kasey's a famous Australian Country artist who never is scared of exposing her heart to her fans on stage. Where to go from here? Sorry for suggesting 3 songs, but with a dozen albums to her name, her diskography is huge. Start with 'Not Pretty Enough'. She wrote this after her initial albums went well, but the radio stations refused to play them. Next try 'Aint No Little Girl' (do the live version from Underground Bluegrass), about breaking up. Lastly, 'Nullarbor Song (Live)', about missing home. For that last one, the Nullarbor Plains area of Australia is a 200,000 km2 strip of coast along our Southern border, stuck between the ocean and the Great Victoria Desert. On a good day it's got less than 100 permanent residents in it and has the main east-west road and railway going through it. The name is from the Latin, Null Arbor - No Trees. Her family lived/camped here for a lot of the time Kasey was growing up. Bring tissues.
Kasey has lived this song, which is why she puts so much emotion into her version of it. She hit this out of the stadium. Love this version.❤ Kasey is a talented song writer in her own right. Check out her 'Ain't No Little Girl' and 'Not Pretty Enough' she wrote the later song because radio stations wouldn't play her music. It became a hit in Australia. We love Kasey here.
So when Em delivers this it is very stoic, very you can’t beat me. In my heart I always heard this song like this…scared of hope but to desperate to quit merging into determination bordering on being unhinged
Your reaction to this incredible performance was thoroughly joyful and entertaining to witness. Loved it ! Made my day ! Another amazing Ozzie performance Is Matt Corby Triple jjj radio studio live !! ( Don't choose any other recording of it ) Nothing like Kasey but the same kind of super dooper talent oozing out of their pores.
I agree that the colliding of genres can be a beautiful thing when it's done with thoughtfulness and originality. Kasey certainly shows her respect for Eminem's lyrics here. I really enjoyed the authenticity and emotion of your reaction. I would love for you to react to The Captain, followed by Aint No Little Girl, both Kasey Chambers originals. I dare you to do them back to back, in the same reaction ✌️
watching your face at the start I think I saw enchantment and wonder, not always the case as some don't understand. Her emotion both soft and hard makes me shiver. Then she just blows your mind. Thanks for the reaction as I think this is the best cover since John Farnham covered "Help"in the 80's.
@@Matticus-mb6wl I am definitely interested. I try to keep a list of requests but it grows long and takes a while. Please, remind me again after a bit.☺️
My mouth is sore from smiling at your reaction. So good. You want more, try: John Farnham live at the MSO performing a Beatles Cover “Help” Matt Corby live at Like A Version performing “Brother” Tina Arena performing “Chains” Cold Chisel live ringside performing “Bow River” All Aussie performers and watch your subs increase ten-fold. Great reaction 👏👏👏
Thank you for sharing your reaction, this is one of the best I've seen to this cover. Your surprise and joy when the full band drops in is exactly how most of us reacted when we saw it, it's brilliant. Kasey took the opportunity to create this cover during the covid lock-down period.
I hope one of those "Summertime" covers is Janis Joplin's. This is exquisite in the way Kasey uses the angst and pain in the first half then rocks out the anger and determination in the last part.
I am so glad you reacted to this. I suggested it to you several videos ago. I just had a feeling this would be right up your alley lol. She is a legend in Australia. Her and Oliver Anthony are definitely on my playlist now. I just love their raw talent. Oh and Ren, almost forgot about that incredible talent. Thanks again neighbor.
Thank you. The feeling that I had watching this, I don’t think that comes around too often. That particular type of greatness combined with such understanding and tribute. Just incredible.
Great review. You really felt what she and M were expressing. Re Kasey, it felt like somewhere, Janis Joplin was saying, "Finally!, someone who can channel me!"
Oh this was hilarious to watch Deana, I never imagined you might discover Kasey Chambers. I am glad that you enjoyed this, she is not my usual genre I will admit but there are a few songs of hers that have become somewhat iconic in her homeland Not Pretty Enough and Pony are two that I am sure you might get a kick out of as well, especially the latter. 😀😉
hahahahaha, you can see my smile all the way from NYC, Red...so glad you enjoyed it! Kasey's a huge Eminem fan ( and knows the pain) ....kept waiting for you to get to the end part, you didn't disappoint, lol !!! The guitarist is her brother and the slide guitarist is her father ;)
What an awesome cover and tribute to Eminem. Apparently he gave the go ahead for this to go on Spotify, which really says something. This is the best cover I’ve heard since the phenomenal John Farnham, another Aussie icon, performed his slowed down emotional version of the Beatles Help with the MSO (Melbourne, symphony orchestra). John also impressed John Lennon back then too.😊
what a brilliant reaction to a brilliant cover, you must continue with more australian talent, there is so much more that most of the world have not heard, i suggest brother by matt corby live for like a version on triple j
Great reaction! The comment about knowing the story, understanding the story, yes! Like Jeff Buckleys cover of Hallelujah, so many singers sacrifice passion and pain for sounding pretty. This is the same damn thing!
Well that took quite a turn! I was at the this isn't bad at all in the early part then it went wild and became it's own thing! Some cover that was! If you want something live and wild and with a whirling dervish singer totally feeling every note check out: Oils on Water - 16. Stand In Line - Midnight Oil The lyrics very much resonate now too. Which kind of shows nothing changes much!
There was a line that you said she hit harder than Em. In my opinion, she hit the entire song harder than Em. Rapp and Hip Hop haven't had the same following here in Australia, as in the US. Pop, Rock and Country are more popular here. So while Em's audience would still prefer his version, Kasey and her band created this for her audience, and totally nailed it. Thank you for sharing, g'day from Australia.
Em was revolutionary back in the day and it really took hold here. I didn’t listen to it back then but even I loved this song. But the depth of her knowledge of music and struggle ( if she hasn’t known struggle she is an amazing actress) and stage presence… all of it. Amazing.
There was soft voice, head voice, country chest voice, Irish keening, yodels and open throat attack voice! All out of one woman, hats off! A cover made her own!
Hey my neighbor with the red hair don’t know how I missed this one excellent reaction this girl gave me GOOSEBUMPS thru the whole song best cover ever,later beautiful.❤️😎🇺🇸WOW you nailed it with that Black Sabbath shout out.👍
It probably takes so long to hear because she's Australian. She's been around, like, forever, being brilliant. Australia is full of artists like her, who never get picked up overseas.
@redheadedneighbor Theres a reason for that Australian artists will not Kowtow to the Major labels BS to try and market them and turn them into something they are not..our Artists have integrity and are all about the music and not playing the fame game.
Brilliant reaction. (except for the sudden stop at the end as crowd acknowledgment was important. This was the first time I actually really heard the lyrics....Kasey slowly telling Eminem's abusive early life and the comes in the emotional journey of rejection....the POW! The anger is palpable. Just awesome performance from our Kasey. Hi from Australia
Yes, unfortunately I’m notorious for cutting a video off short or letting a commercial play. However, I watched it again on my big tv and let it play til there was nothing but applause!
Stepped into a Kasey Concert - Did Ya!?!🤣😆 Been lovin these -particularly US - Reactors who start off saying "Awww! What a cute little Folk rendition...!" and then lose their shit at the end. Our Kase is an absolute legend. Some say she's a little bit Janis J - But I say she's just totally and uniquely Kasey. Can sing anything. Brilliant song writer too. Soooo many Awards down here. Rest of the world is late to the Kasey Party! 😊
Never heard Eminem, but it would’t surprise me if this performance becomes the definitive version. Ho … ly … Cow!! And yeah, your “emotions and excitement” really hit home. Glad you featured this cover.
Such a heartfelt, beautiful reaction. Kasey's version emphasizes the brilliance of Em's lyrics at a level not offered before. You are right, she felt it.
If you like Lose Yourself covers, try opera singer Maria Fiselier on Dutch TV show Beste Zangers. It was the first time she rapped in public. If you want to see Maria in her natural element try, from different episodes of the same show, Il Mondo or dueting Perfect Symphony with Alain Clark.
Check out some of Kasey's hit songs: Not Pretty Enough(This is her go at mainstream radio for not playing her music), Ain't No Little Girl, The Captain, If We Had A Child(with Keith Urban).
You should check out John Farnham - Help (Beatles cover). Another Aussie changing it up and making it his own. Or watch one of Farnsey's originals like You're the Voice
Just a Little Trivia... that's Kasey's father on Slide/Steel Guitar... from the family band "Dead Ringer Band" to absolutely killing Eminem... what more could you ask for?
I've watched a lot of reactions to this one, I don't think I've ever heard a song that gives me goosebumps everytime, definitely my favorite reaction so far because its just so real. Looking forward to more, thank you.
Just heard her cover last night and am falling down the reaction videos rabbit hole still.. You’re so right about the parallels of storytelling in folk/country and rap. People who don’t like rap don’t take the time to unravel the lyrics. They probably don’t like Shakespeare either. The other thing you said about her emphasis on the phrase ‘Superstardom is close to postmortem’ and also the way she deemphasizes the phrase ‘Make me king’ are the key to how she changes the meaning of the song and makes it deeper without changing the lyrics, I think. I’ve always loved this song but the way she sings it makes me wonder if Eminem should be nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature? Enjoyed your thoughts on the cover!
Listen to Matt Corby songs: 'Brother' on Triple JJJ and Matt Corby 'Made Stone' great Aussie musician and Aalso the Tesky Brother’s 'Rain' and a few others from the Tesky Brother’s another Aussie Band. You won't be disappointed Sweet Redhead 😊
If you like different stuff, may I suggest another Aussie who seems to have missed the U.S. marketing hype: Tim Minchin. He does musical comedy & influence Bo Burnham. "Prejudice by Tim Minchin" is a good introduction to his genius. I have a feeling you'd get his humour.
Totally understand about what's behind the lyrics in summertime also you are my sunshine is very dark a singer songwriter called Alice Kristiansen does a great cover with her friend slow and dark with beautiful voices. ✌️❤️🏴
@@redheadedneighbor lol. It's certainly a big one. Kasey was a good place as any to start. Then there the usual reactor starting points... Jimmy Barnes / Cold Chisel John Farnham Johnny Diesel INXS (pronounced "in excess") Midnight Oil Daryl Braithwaite And the list goes on. The Aussies will flood you with recommendations.
