Puddles Pity Party - Boys Don't Cry (The Cure Cover)

Many P³ers have asked me to try a song by The Cure. "Boys Don't Cry" just jumped in my lap. I tried a little Bob Dylan style with harmonica. I'm not very good at harmonica playing but I like to try. It ended up sounding a little like Bonnie Prince Billy. Don't ya think?

This single will be available soon.

Tim DeLaney helped with sound.
Andrew Woodman did pictures.

[stevewills]

NO NO NO. I like the song, but it doesn't jive with your persona and definitely does not challenge you vocally. There is not one moment in that song for you to shine. You need to shine vocally. That's what got you to the party.

[smrteypntz]

I've listened to this song ever since the 80's and THIS is the first time I realized just how beautifully sad this song is. BRAVO!

[conegallery]

I find myself crying. Not because of this song, but because of puddles eyes. I look at him and the child in me is moved to sadness for our world and the condition we find ourselves in. That someone like Puddles exists, touches a part of me that longs for something better. I'm telling you, how painful it feels, and I cry.

[bradmagic]

I'm 61, dear sir, and I've fallen in love with what you do. I could make so many suggestions about what to interpret next, but that would be like badgering Yo-Yo Ma to do this, and then this, and then this. Please do anything that strikes your fancy...I will gladly sit back and appreciate anything you do. Bravo.

[mygoogleemail]

The one thing you don't expect from a 7 foot clown is versatility. Once again Puddles grows before my eyes.

[Ookmongani]

I WISH YOUTUBE HAD A "LOVE" BUTTON!!!

This guy's voice shatters my heart into a thousand pieces, and then causes them all to soar.

[yenee]

Boys can cry. Crying can be good, crying is natural. Whoever shames boys into supressing their natural emotions should be ashamed of themselves. Thank you for this wonderful performance, once again.

[kaspinet]

O, you big sad clown. Only you can break my heart and fill it to bursting with emotion all in four minutes and eleven seconds.

[DokDicer]

Sometimes there are cover versions where I get the feeling that they understand the song better than their original performers. This is one of them.

[darosauro]

as a die hard cure fan I must say the harmonica and the simpleness gave a elegant touch to the song, Robert would be pride as much as i am, simply elegant :)

[justdaved]

I often come back to this one...it's just so darn beautiful. The sadness, the loss...it's just wonderful. Again, I say Thank you Puddles for bringing the joy of sadness back into my life.

[MickTimmy]

I am a huge fan of the cure. I have listened to this song many times but I was never moved to tears by it before I heard your version. I'm not one to post comments but I wanted you to know how much I admire your talent.

[PMW]

The Cure and this song have been one of my top favorites since the 80's. My heart skipped a beat when I saw this was his newest video released and while I believe he's an incredible musician, I was completely blown away at just how amazing this was. I've listened to it a dozen times already this evening. Beautiful Puddles, its absolutely beautiful.

[rbra]

This dude is the most original singer on he does all covers,

[bacobill]

I love the heart with which you breathe sincere beauty into the many of us who still believe we are separate.. You are a precious soul in an odd and confusing world which has hidden it's heart from itself.. peace wonderman :)

[johndraia]

This is who I listen to when I need to calm my soul. so much talent and emotion in his voice.

[ahmedshams]

This is talent ! There is more to him than just singing :)

[mideon]

Well played, good sir. Well played, indeed. For your next number, how about "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division? Again, thank you and keep up the excellent work.

[StLProgressive]

I’ve loved this song since the 80’s, have sung it how many times, and it never hit me like this. Beautifully done.

[xtravert]

Seriously....is there any song you don't make better by singing it?!! not a chance!! Masterful and heartfelt P!