Tag: Essential Covers

Falling In Love With You: John Grimes Of #Jedward Surprises Fans With Gorgeous Acoustic Cover Of The #ElvisPresley Classic

August 16, 2021

We all know the song as soon as we hear the title, or indeed, as soon as we hear those first lines, “Wise men say / Only fools rush in”. In our minds we can also instantly hear the resonating vocals of The King himself, Elvis Presley, who died this day, 44 years ago. It’s a hard act to follow, but we think John Grimes has got it in the bag with his acoustic guitar cover of ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’.

John Grimes Of #Jedward Shows That Puddle Of Mudd Song ‘Blurry’ Is Just As Relevant Today As When It Was First Released In 2001.

August 6, 2021

Jedward’s John Grimes once again pours his heart and soul into an acoustic cover – this time it’s the 2001 Puddle Of Mudd classic, ‘Blurry’.

#Jedward’s John Grimes Releases Heartbreakingly Soulful Acoustic Guitar Cover Of Lewis Capaldi’s ‘Someone You Loved’

April 29, 2021

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, John Grimes of Jedward has been entertaining fans and followers with his gorgeous acoustic guitar covers, on an average of about 2 a month. His latest is a cover of Lewis Capaldi’s song, ‘Someone You Loved’, which the Scottish singer released in early 2019, probably best known for its music video featuring his distant relation, Peter Capaldi.

Some Peoplе Come In Your Life For A Reason: #Jedward’s John Grimes Releases Stunning Instagram Exclusive Cover Of Justin Bieber’s ‘Lifetime’

April 7, 2021

If you’ve listened to John Grimes’ acoustic covers over the years, you may have noticed that he’s covered Justin Bieber’s songs more than any other artist, with him appearing 3 times in the past year alone. We’re certainly not complaining; Justin’s songs fit well lyrically, and sonically they suit John’s vocals perfectly. So tonight, we were very pleased when John uploaded a new cover to the Jepicpics Instagram account, and it was another Bieber song – this time his new single, ‘Lifetime’, from his ‘Justice’ album.

Darling Don’t Be Afraid: John Grimes Of Jedward Releases Emotional Acoustic Cover Of Christina Perri’s ‘A Thousand Years’

November 6, 2020

First released in 2011, for the film ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1’, Christina Perri’s song, ‘A Thousand Years’ has long been on the soundtrack of lovers all over the world. It’s also a favourite of John Grimes, one half of Irish duo Jedward, who has now released a gorgeously emotional acoustic cover of the song.

Maid In Manhattan, Covered In Dublin: Jedward’s John Grimes Records Stunning Cover Of Daniel Bedingfield’s ‘If You’re Not The One’

September 14, 2020

With a falsetto to die for, Jedward’s John Grimes today released a stunning cover of Daniel Bedingfield’s song, ‘If You’re Not The One’. The track was originally recorded for the 2002 film, ‘Maid In Manhattan, which starred Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Natasha Richardson.

The Year Flies By As Jedward’s John Grimes Covers Green Day’s ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’

September 4, 2020

Covering the Green Day classic, ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’, Jedward’s John Grimes adds a further poignancy to the already moving song.

You Don’t Know How Lovely You Are: John Grimes’s Cover Of ‘The Scientist’ Breathes New Life Into Coldplay Classic

August 29, 2020

Originally from their 2002 album, ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’, and featuring on the soundtrack for the film, ‘Wicker Park’, as well as a number of tv shows, Coldplay’s song, ‘The Scientist’, is well-known, and has been covered over the years by many people, including Miley Cyrus, the cast of ‘Glee’, and even Willie Nelson.

It’s All About Feelings: John Grimes Covers Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’

August 18, 2020

No slouch when it comes to having a wide repertoire of songs up his sleeve, John Grimes of Jedward today dropped a very fine acoustic guitar cover of the Mazzy Star song, ‘Fade Into You’.

Allegra ‘Gets Physical’ In Latest Cover Version

July 30, 2020

It’s a darkened room with a neon pink-lit background this time for Allegra’s latest foray into the world of stylish cover videos. 

Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own: Jedward Cover Of U2 Classic Is The Perfect Song In These Times

June 7, 2020

John Grimes of duo Jedward paid homage to fellow Dubliners, U2, with a stunning acoustic guitar cover of ‘Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own’, the third song on their 11th album, ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’, which was released in 2004. 

Stuck With U: John Grimes Of Jedward Covers Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber Billboard Chart Topper

May 26, 2020

The latest in a series of acoustic guitar covers, John Grimes from Irish duo Jedward has today released a gorgeous rendition of the recent release, ‘Stuck With U’, from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.