Do you have a favorite song?
Though there are plenty of pop songs that come and go, some songs become so iconic that they inspire many generations of singers and songwriters after them. They also get a new life after up and coming performers cover them, especially people searching for their own voices on the internet.
One of those iconic songs is “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley.
The song originally appeared in Presley’s film Blue Hawaii and has resonated with listeners ever since.
Originally written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss, the song has been covered by a wide range of major artists including UB40, Andrea Bocelli and Twenty One Pilots. Though each artist brings their own style to the tune, another version has garnered some attention on the internet recently.
The couple behind the cover are Andrew James and Chandler Gallagher.
James and Chandler have their own YouTube channels where they posts covers of many different songs.
Although both of their channels have gotten plenty of views on their own, the James and Chandler’s version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” has gotten the most attention—and it’s not hard to see why. Though the original Presley version is delivered with a soft croon, Chandler and Gallagher do an acoustic version with a piano accompaniment. Still, one aspect of the song stands out above the rest.
James and Chandler sing the tune with a country twang that is all their own.
All told, the pair’s YouTube video has amassed nearly half a million views so far—and it’s not hard to see why.
Though there are plenty of popular song covers on YouTube, viewers are always looking for unique takes that stand out. Though “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a popular one with many versions available, James and Chandler’s version reminds us that there’s always room to innovate and to find a way to make those songs our own.
Still, the best way to experience their cover is to listen for yourself.
Doing a song cover is often a way to prove a new level of artistic growth. If you were moved by this version, feel free to check out James and Chandler’s YouTube channels and keep showing your support for independent music! James’ songs are also searchable on Spotify. Congratulations on the success, you two!
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