"CREEP" - PMJ studio version with HALEY

[NUG]

eh, not trending on FB now

She's trending #1 on my feed right now

[Himm2]

As much as i loved "Show Me Your Moves" and proud to be a very small piece of it, this B&W "Creep" video shows that just the pure essense of Haley's Voice and Emotions is all she needs to sell her music, without all the glitzy special effects that try to enhance and cover up much of today's inferior music.

[john]

Trending on FB now. Go show those FB postings some love.

[kaypea]

QUOTE: kaypea
Its a new day-Haley at No.1 And this should have some staying power-being on the jazz charts its less susceptible to temporary whims like on the pop charts.And virtually everything else on the chart is either classic recordings form various artists -many of whom are no longer with us- or a throwback sound via PMJ.

Haley's version of this -and the sound and the arrangement sounds to me like a classic pop/R+B ballad from about 50 years ago.But whatever label you want to put on it,this is all pretty exciting for Haley fans.

I've already spouted off about how poorly I think iTunes is categorizing music, but, kaypea, you do raise a good point regarding the "durability" of it, if not on the pop charts. You're also right about the pop/R&B ballad approach, although I'd say 60 years ago (it sounds like classic 50's stuff to me). However, that R&B bass line didn't change much (if at all) between the 50's and the early 60's.

You're right- the feel is coming out of the fifties but its got that big boomy sound that reminded me more of early to mid sixties.The recording engineers really know what they're doing-its hard to believe that's only five pieces backing her up.

As far as calling it jazz-Haley does bring some of that feel to it but there's lots more going on than that and to call this jazz-or Annie Lenox doing I Put A Spell on You jazz is quite a stretch.And not to take anything at all away from Scott Bradlee who has definitely made his mark but there's hardly anything on iTunes jazz that is at all in keeping with what would be called contemporary jazz.

But hell-there all just labels and Haley has made quite an impression with this recording.

[mercfan3]

To be fair, I'm pretty sure artists pick their genres.

[john]

To be fair, I'm pretty sure artists pick their genres.

I've always assumed that PMJ is on the jazz chart because of the way Scott labeled the cuts. Seems to me that the iTunes charts are simply marketing tools. Scott can get top 10 and periodic #1 songs on the jazz chart, which is good for PMJ. Creep, while number one on jazz is #181 on the overall itunes chart.

[kaypea]

To be fair, I'm pretty sure artists pick their genres.

I've always assumed that PMJ is on the jazz chart because of the way Scott labeled the cuts. Seems to me that the iTunes charts are simply marketing tools. Scott can get top 10 and periodic #1 songs on the jazz chart, which is good for PMJ. Creep, while number one on jazz is #181 on the overall itunes chart.

Well-that would make sense for Scott Bradlee or,say Annie Lennox to be able to decide to go that route.But how do you explain Bobby McFerrin or Bobby Caldwell and others having hits from years ago on there not to mention Ray Charles,Nat King Cole,Louis Armstrong,Nina Simone and Benny Goodman all of whom are deceased?

[mercfan3]

It must have just been what they were labeled at at one point in time, or what the person who owns the music labels it as. (Which, perhaps it's the label that picks the genre for those who aren't independent.)

[Miguel]

I currently see Haley back at the top of FB trends.

YT views: 638,444

FB comments:

Just about the best cover I've heard of this song...

Found my new musical crush

This is so good I had to close my eyes to really take it all in. Bravo.

I don't know if I should say this out loud but... This might be better than the original. I can't tell you the number of times I voted for Haley on Idol when she was on a few years back, but the judges never favored her. She's so incredible!

My ALL TIME FAVORITE American Idol Contestant! Her voice is just purely amazing!

Haley Reinhart always slays! And now the world really really knows that.

Idol alumni from American Idol Season 10 woot woot. My favourite season! Because of Casey Abrams and this girl!!

People - please do yourself but more importantly your ears a special treat fro friday!
Click the link below, close your ears and listen to this amazing woman literally rip a chunk of flesh out of this song! Mind blowingly mind blowing!

Normally I'd say.. don't you dare touch Thom Yorke's song.. but seeing as he never even liked this song, I'll set my bias aside. She's magnificent.

Love this girl singing my favorite Radiohead tune (the one that is least "Radiohead-like").

Fucking phenomenal. One of my favorite songs sung so beautifu

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share:

Wow. It is certainly not as good as the original, but this is awesome. Love her voice.

response:

I loved it! Christina meets radio head lol

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Always loved this song, this version is so awesome and unique. And that voice! All the chills!

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A couple of twitter comments:

my tl is haley reinhart af right now what the heck happened

I just watched a reimagined version of Creep with Haley Reinhart at vocals. I think it's safe to say that I fell in love

[yanni5]

It's great to see all of these new fans who are finally discovering Haley, as well as old fans who are re-discovering her. This is perfect timing for her (hopefully) soon to be released EP, interest is high right now. Thanks everyone for all of the updates and stats.