Tag: Essential Covers

Don’t You Call Him Baby: Jedward’s John Grimes Covers Harry Styles ‘Cherry’ And Adds Own Verse

May 19, 2020

In yet another incredible acoustic guitar cover, John Grimes of Jedward has tackled a Harry Styles’ song, ‘Cherry’. The original, which was co-written by Styles and his frequent collaborator, Tyler Johnson, along with Jeff Bhasker, Kid Tycoon, and Sammy Witte, does not include the song title in the lyrics. In John’s version however, he has added a bridge which amends this.

#Jedward Gets Weird With Yungblud Quarantune Cover

April 26, 2020

John Grimes is quarantining with his brother Edward in Los Angeles, and to cope with the heat (it’s pretty tough having to stay indoors when it’s 30 degrees C outside), he’s been recording some quarantunes to keep himself, his twin, and his fans happy and occupied during this weird time in life.

John Grimes Of #Jedward Releases Stirring Acoustic Cover Of Harry Styles ‘Falling’

April 26, 2020

Lockdown seems to be agreeing with Jedward, who are using the period to stimulate their creativity while they are in isolation in Los Angeles. For the second time this week, John has released a video of himself singing and playing guitar, and also for the second time, it’s a song by a former One Direction member – this time ‘Falling’, by Harry Styles, which was released earlier this year.

John Grimes Of #Jedward Honours Snow Patrol With Gorgeous Acoustic Cover Of ‘Chasing Cars’

March 2, 2020

Today John from Jedward has uploaded to JedwardTV a cover of the Snow Patrol classic, ‘Chasing Cars’, which Jedward fans will remember the duo covering during their UK tour in 2013.

Bianca Tells Us A Few Of Her Favourite Things With Her Stunning Cover Of Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’

February 26, 2019

Bianca is a singer from Ljubiana, Slovenia, whose take on Ariana Grande’s song, ‘7 Rings’ could just be better than the real thing.

Essential Covers: Desmond John – ‘Treat You Better’ (Shawn Mendes Cover)

June 30, 2017

Desmond John’s latest cover, a version of “Treat You Better” by Shawn Mendes, has dropped internationally.

Essential Covers: This Human Condition – ‘Holiday’ (Madonna Cover)

November 5, 2016

This Human Condition have shared with us their take on the Madonna classic, ‘Holiday’ for our Essential Covers.

Essential Covers: John Grimes – ‘Dancing On My Own’ (Calum Scott Cover)

October 22, 2016

Check out John Grimes from Jedward, with his cover of ‘Dancing On My Own’. Originally by Swedish singer Robyn, John’s version is essentially a cover of a cover by Calum Scott.

Essential Covers: Carolyn Miller & Mikel James – ‘Wildest Dreams’/’What Do You Mean’ (Taylor Swift/Justin Bieber Mashup Cover)

July 25, 2016

We were contacted by Carolyn Miller the other day telling us about the cover she’d made with Mikel James. It’s a beautiful acoustic mashup of Taylor Swift’s song, ‘Wildest Dreams’, sung by Carolyn, and Justin Bieber’s ‘What Do You Mean’ (sung by Mikel), while standing on a New York street. The duo are accompanied by Alex Desalvo on guitar, and Justin Scheidling, on Cajon box drum.

Essential Covers: Gary Quinn – ‘How I Learned To Pray’ (Charlie Worsham Cover)

July 18, 2016

British country artist, Gary Quinn, shares with us his Essential Cover of Charlie Worsham’s song, ‘How I Learned To Pray’. Gary’s new single, ‘Shame’, is out on the 22nd of July and can be pre-ordered via iTunes.

Essential Covers: Roni – ‘Hard Times’ (Steve Young Cover)

July 5, 2016

Our Essential Cover this week comes from Roni, who covers ‘Hard Times’, by Steve Young, who himself has featured in our Essential Covers.

Essential Covers: Sophie Ray – ‘This Is What You Came For’ (Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna Cover)

June 24, 2016

Back in February we brought you Sophie Ray’s beautiful cover of the Minnie Riperton classic, ‘Loving You’, high notes and all! Now she’s given us another treat with her rendering of ‘This Is What You Came For’, originally by Calvin Harris, and featuring Rihanna.