29 October 2009

On Fearne Cotton's show on BBC Radio 1, they're currently having a Live Lounge Battle, where various bands' cover versions recorded for Radio 1 are competing against each other to become the Live Lounge Champion. Yesterday, Keane's May November 2004 cover of U2's With Or Without You was put to a public vote against covers by Goldfrapp and Taio Cruz. We're pleased to say the results were as follows:

Keane - 53% of the vote
Taio Cruz - 30%
Goldfrapp - 17%

Which means Keane go through to the next round. Thanks to any of you who voted. We'll try to let you know when the next round is.

If you're in the UK, you can hear the results being read out and Keane's cover after 1hr 40mins of this show.

Of course, the cover of With Or Without You also features on the Hopes And Fears Deluxe Edition, which is out on November 9th.

Comments

YAAAAAYYYY!!

Posted by perfectlysymmetrical on 2009-11-05 17:03:20

Wow, it's brilliant! You have such an amazing voice Tom, whatever you sing. I never tire of listening to you, day after day after day, night after night ......................... Love you Tom xxxx

Posted by keanemaiden on 2009-11-04 14:01:40

HI GUYS: I´m so glad to be writing again....I´ve been in Russia, on business and I could hardly find the time to write to you... At least I could keep myself up to date about what you´ve been up to these days......I know you did great Barcelona, San Sebastian, Bilbao (beutiful city).... Congrats cover With or without you!!! (KEANE ´04) Congrats!! for the Blog, I HOPE U CHECK OUT THE MESSAGES.... love and kisses, Natalia ARGENTINA

Posted by natalia1234 on 2009-11-03 15:29:27

Congratulations! I love the way you sing. Kisses from Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Posted by kathyzeenha on 2009-11-01 19:00:18

mmm the first time that i listen a keane'song i think that was U2, jejeje is a beautiful irony indeed

Posted by ChivyToMonrroy on 2009-11-01 18:10:11

My favourite bands are U2 and Keane! I saw U2 in Sheffield - 20.8.09!! B-)

Posted by the3lads on 2009-11-01 10:03:22

I like Keane's version of With or Without You much more than the original. Tom's voice beats out Bono's by many, many miles

Posted by WTolucalaker on 2009-11-01 03:59:26

Congrats Keane! :)

Posted by CLEAME on 2009-10-31 18:56:30

keane=

Posted by keanez girl on 2009-10-31 07:07:35

Keane, I'm really glad to hear that. Congrats!!! for the best U2 cover. I can wait for the next round...I wish you Luck! Goood Night...Sleep tight...xxxx

Posted by Regina Brz on 2009-10-31 01:19:18

★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ………. TOM, YOU ARE THE SUN WHICH SHINES IN OUR HEARTS EVERY DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ★★ ………………… TOM, REMEMBERS FOREVER THAT THERE HASN’T BEEN NOBODY LIKE YOU, THERE ISN’T AND THERE WON’T BE ….. YOU ARE UNIQUE !!!!! ★★……………………………............... LOVE AND KISSES FROM … ★ ….. A.B …… ★ ……. (ITALY ☼) ★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★

Posted by A.B on 2009-10-30 21:00:38

Congrats! It is an amazing cover!

Posted by able1149 on 2009-10-30 20:51:57

Congratulations it´s an excelent cover, the Tom´s voice is wonderful. TOM I LOVE YOU

Posted by alekeane on 2009-10-30 19:33:15

well of course they are the best in the world, they make me so proud to big a mega fan, well done you handsome lot, i love you all.xxx Davinia.xx

Posted by daviniaalison on 2009-10-30 19:16:26

I know what you mean travelfish. Before going to their gig in Newcastle jan27th i decided to treat myself to a new jacket. The first store i went into had exactly what i was looking for - on the very first rail-the only one they had was my size and they were playing a Keane song [Everyone's changing]. It was'nt until i was standing waiting to pay that i looked at the style name of the jacket -'KEANE'!!! -Thats when i knew it was meant to be!!!! It makes you wonder.

Posted by TheWiseGeordie on 2009-10-30 13:46:32

Ok this is SO weird because last night I decided to listen to all the Keane B-sides I had... and finished off with With Or Without You. It's so pretty. And then I see this this morning! Haha.

Posted by travelfish on 2009-10-30 02:58:08

Of course you will lead - anyone with ears can hear you are one of the most talented bands of all time :)

Posted by picklepine on 2009-10-30 00:39:57

Of course, ♥Angels♥ ! You sound good ♫...

Posted by Agnes(Fr-15/07/2007) on 2009-10-29 23:16:35

is a great song and with the arrangements did sounds excellent congratulations you guys kisses

Posted by maricruz on 2009-10-29 22:31:49

Yaaaaaaaaayyyyy!!!!! Well done, Keane! Thanks to the voters!!! Please, can you announce when votes take place? I'd love to help even from my country, Colombia! Is there any possibility of voting online? I love BBC Radio1, as well!!! :-D Cheers!

Posted by Honey on 2009-10-29 22:18:21

Me olvidaba, enhorabuena a Keane (mis chicos consentidos), me parece una versión fantástica.

Posted by Penélope on 2009-10-29 20:30:58

Después de haber leído algún que otro comentario tengo que decir lo siguiente: me encanta la música de Keane, Tom tiene una increíble voz, son un grupo fantástico, pero que a nadie se le olvide la increíble trayectoria profesional de U2, en mi opinión una de las mejores bandas del mundo (por no decir la mejor), y la voz de Bono no se merece que la cuestione nadie. Creo que U2 son un buen ejemplo a seguir tanto por Keane como por cualquier banda que empieza en el mundo de la música, en el que no es nada fácil hacerse con una reputación como la que tienen Bono, Edge, Larry y Adam.

Posted by Penélope on 2009-10-29 20:29:16

I must admit that this cover is great =)

Posted by Car0le-20 on 2009-10-29 19:17:53

that's nice! congrats guys, it's a great cover!^^

Posted by yessicachaplin23 on 2009-10-29 18:57:08

It`s a great cover, I love it !!!!!! Thanks guys !... Love you, Tom !!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.

Posted by Raissa on 2009-10-29 18:25:38

CONGRATS GUYS!!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!! AS USUAL ♥

Posted by lalivaldez on 2009-10-29 18:13:29

Well done Tim, Richy, Tom, Jesse luv u all miss u all XXXX.

Posted by Babs2009 on 2009-10-29 17:34:20

let's be honest, Keane deserve to win everything! I look forward to the day when they rule the world. Sound good?

Posted by TheWiseGeordie on 2009-10-29 16:48:48

congrats, keane! i love this cover. btw (hope it's not too off topic), but fans can also vote online for keane's songs in absolute radio's song of the decade at http://songofthedecade.com !

Posted by lord_byron on 2009-10-29 16:31:28

Congrats! It's an amazing cover!

Posted by annloveskeane on 2009-10-29 16:18:08

Cool!

Posted by niza on 2009-10-29 16:08:54

Good luck for the next round!

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2009-10-29 16:01:19

Cangrats guys!!! You´re really the best band in the world ;)

Posted by Julia B. on 2009-10-29 15:51:08

Excelent ! I love that song and Tom's voice sounds so sweet ! Well done ,you are the best band of the world! xx K

Posted by Kari from Spain on 2009-10-29 15:36:14

Congratulations!

Posted by unique on 2009-10-29 15:05:20

congratulations guys!!!

Posted by mena on 2009-10-29 15:00:38

GOOD ONE KEEP US POSTED

Posted by ruthie on 2009-10-29 14:47:16

Congratulations, friends!!!!!

Posted by belendda on 2009-10-29 14:39:35

Yeaaaah, I love this song so much!!! Kisses from Germany!

Posted by Anne on 2009-10-29 14:39:19

WOOOOOHOOO!O!!! Deserved!!! :D

Posted by Spiralling on 2009-10-29 14:32:42

Wauw! Congratulations boys! its amazing! Xxx Priscilla from Holland

Posted by Piscilla_Holland on 2009-10-29 14:25:22

Congrats KEANE! You're the BEST! :)

Posted by ksolalinde on 2009-10-29 14:07:37

Bravo, boys! Another feather in your cap! Rock on! Sherry, Michigan, USA.

Posted by Sherry W. on 2009-10-29 13:45:53

I LIKE IT SO MUCH!!!

Posted by KRITO on 2009-10-29 13:44:30

I love it!! it's one of my favourite covers :) :) sooo sweet!!

Posted by Jazy on 2009-10-29 13:39:18

Congratulations!!!!!!I'm so happy for you!!!...Love from Taiwan-Chi

Posted by rainborn8228 on 2009-10-29 13:27:00

NICE!!! :)

Posted by pinocchiorain on 2009-10-29 13:01:59

Congratulations!!! KEANE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by mislynny on 2009-10-29 12:35:31

Uhuuuuu!!!!! KEANE! KEANE! KEANE!!!!

Posted by simoninha (brazil) on 2009-10-29 12:17:12

Gotta say, the Keane version is so much better than the U2 version: Tom's voice of course, which is much better than Bono's; the meaning of the words comes through so much better; and the Keane sound suits the song better than U2's guitar sound. Go Keane! xxxx

Posted by ginga on 2009-10-29 12:15:21

Hoera!!! Congratulations KEANE xxx

Posted by ingeborg on 2009-10-29 12:15:18

HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ******** GREAT! Congratulations, guys! I´ve just seen on tv Paul McCarthey on a marquise of Dave Letterman´s show and I do hope to see my favourite band playing there someday as well! LOTS OF LOVE! XXXXXXX

Posted by isa on 2009-10-29 11:39:19

Nice! :)

Posted by Marittepit on 2009-10-29 11:34:18

In my opinion the Keane cover sounds better than the original. Congratulations!

Posted by mirror mirror on 2009-10-29 11:33:48

Congratulations Keane!

Posted by daxter980 on 2009-10-29 11:21:58

i love that cover. i have to confess that i only discovered it the other week, but immediately downloaded it off itunes! lovely rendition :)

Posted by emmakate3 on 2009-10-29 11:20:50

congrats keane!! :D

Posted by mc2d on 2009-10-29 11:16:49

Congratulations boys, it's a really nice cover.

Posted by eyemou on 2009-10-29 11:04:52

Thank you km.Good news! Have a nice day guys,hugs & kisses from Brazil *__*

Posted by RACHEL-RIO-BRAZIL on 2009-10-29 11:01:57

thank K E A N E....kisses l love =Lily=

Posted by lily on 2009-10-29 11:00:28

*coughs* November 2004 :0) *Edit

Posted by charlotteh on 2009-10-29 10:58:31

Woot! Great job KEANE!

Posted by LitwithwhiteLight on 2009-10-29 10:57:16