The Ocelots - Nothing Rhymed (Gilbert O'Sullivan)

About five years ago, Ashley and I found ourselves in a small Café in Cork, chugging coffees and horsing down croissants, when a song came on that made us immediately look at each other and think "what the hell is this sorcery?". I went up to the barista and asked what song it was, and of course, it was Gilby. A Waterford chap as well! He must live just around the corner.
Since then, we've been obsessed. His songs are so well crafted, so musically genius, that every time I listen to Nothing Rhymed a get a bit of musician jealousy.

We decided to try to learn this song by him, and please forgive us if we've got any chords wrong or insulted any Gilbert fans. We hope you like it and also, check out his music if you haven't, it's perfectly sarcastic at parts it will definitely have you smiling.

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Brandon and Ashley

[petervanstaden]

I'm 70 years old and was a young man when that was a hit song. You did it real justice. In fact even better than that. Thank you 🎉

[margaretknight]

So lovely to hear two talented young musicians appreciating & creating a beautiful updated version of Gilbert’s wonderful song.

[kikotrafalgar]

I've heard it again: wonderful!!!

[dave-]

This is the first time I’ve seen a modern version that does justice to an original artist well done lads.

[viz]

This was just stupendously beautiful. There’s a lot of talent here! God bless! 🙏

[robertocarosi]

To see 2 guys play and sing a song of uncle Ray is very exciting. Guys you are the hope of the future. I love you.

[Murphystar]

Been a fan of Gilbert 45yrs 😍 I hope Gilbert sees this. Fantastic boys. X

[philipbryan]

Encouraging to see two young men singing a classic hit from 1971. Great rendition, fantastic keep it going

[angusmecoatup]

You should be so proud of yourselves lads you've done a truly brilliant job of Gilbert's debut hit, I for one am very impressed. 10 out of 10 from me 👍👏

[sally.entertainer]

excellent 🎉… exactly what I heard in my mind whilst Gilbert was singing it and you bought that to reality with that beautiful harmony. Thank you, you’re both fab!! xx

[mcerlean]

Truely great version. You did it justice. Fair play.

[rosecorbett]

Saw him in Cork Opera house 2 years back ... its fantastic when someone younger discovers an older artist for then their music will never die. You've done a great job with this...really wonderful harmonies. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[lesdoyle]

Great job boys...well covered...Gilbert I'm sure would be pleased with this. I played drums to much of Gilbert's genius songs first time around with the wonderful 70's band "Harvest research". Well done...very enjoyable!

[josebenito]

Both of them are perfect for this song... Are they relatives of O'Sullivan?.. Great cover, Boys🎉

[zeezee]

Wow guy. If not for the honors of others (Gilbert & Tom) being first to this, then I'd clearly say you've made a better song of this great song. Amazing voices / harmonies. Well done.

[Paola-ebbl]

This song was made in Italian. I'm italian...but I'm so proud of you!!!

[michelleknight]

Brilliant. I am sure that Gilbert himself would love this!

[wyshwood]

I bet Ray would love this. Great job.

[barrybwfc]

Hi lads, you've done this song justice and you should be so proud, s o thank you for doing this song, i've been a massive fan of Gilbert's since i was 10 years old and i'm now 60 years old. 🙂

[andrewjohnstone]

Thanx guys a treat to my senses a sweet tribute to a wonderful song that has been with me 50 years keep on keeping on 🙂