Paul Weller - What Was I Made For? Billie Eilish cover (Radio 2 Jo Whiley Sofa Session)

Paul Weller's sublime cover of 'What Was I Made For?' by Billie Eilish, live from Maida Vale Studios for Jo Whiley's Sofa Sessions on BBC Radio 2.

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[Bikesbikesbikes]

Kudos to Mr Weller for acknowledging that great song writing is not contained by genre.
Beautifully done

[DavidNewman-bmhn]

Paul Weller is a national treasure. A true genius and he has left his mark with a beautiful rendition of a lovely song. Music is his life.

[PBC]

What a brilliant version and what a stunning endorsement from one generational talent to another

[instantramengd]

Can you imagine being billie, knowing that one of the GREATEST artists love your song so much he covers it. I mean cmon that's just class. Talent always recognizes talent.

[TihetrisWeathersby]

From the 70s to now, Paul Weller has always been a great singer

[thenewholistic]

I’m 43… not sure if the original is more haunting to my soul, as it makes me feel like I’m a teenager again… or Weller’s version which makes me feel like the old man I’ll eventually become. Both are exquisite 🙏

[DarrenFaithfullDazzer]

For me.. This man can't do anything wrong.... Brilliant.

[JillKnapp]

I'm standing here in my kitchen halfway around the world, not even wanting to breathe as I listen to this song -- it just autoplayed and I just froze in place to take it all in. Big thanks to the algorithm for bringing me this little slice of bliss. Paul Weller (and the rest of this great band) is perfect.

[Hogweed]

A duet between Paul and Billie would be pure magic!

[chefarchiepie]

Quite stunning and very moving. Can't imagine how my life would have unfolded without him and his music - thank you sir.

[furaco]

No words do Justice. Wonderful job Mr Weller and band. Great great song by Billie Eilish and Finneas.

[hellsbellsmichelle]

This performance demonstrates that this song works on all levels. Is genre-less. All encompassing. What Billie and FINEAS created lives on in so many great ways.
The great Mr Weller has been one of my favourite musicians since I was a schoolgirl back in the early 80s.

[cielodinverno]

I haven't seen him in years, he morphed into a splendid classical sculpture

[arnebey]

Paul Weller is a treasure! Seems the Brits so appreciate him for good reason. Here in the US? Sadly not so well known. Deserves a lot more respect over here in the US.

[stefaniee]

So touching. It is possible to perform this song so differently but beautiful. Simply a different statement of art.

[freddytrinidad]

Beautiful cover. his voice has really developed into a deep soulful sound

[JoeyOLeary]

Paul Weller is like a fine wine and just gets better with age, his voice is better than ever! 66 is fab and this is just lovely

[FFRDF]

Paul Weller’s voice is as good now if not better than ever. Brilliant and slightly unexpected cover.

[MichaelB-gilt]

I’ve been listening to Paul Weller since 1977…what an incredible talent.

[bongoslater]

Wow, the legend just keeps on surprising with his raw talent