Placebo with Jesca Hoop: 'Too Many Friends' Live on A-Sides

About Placebo:
Placebo are an English rock band, formed in London in 1994 by singer-guitarist Brian Molko and guitarist-bassist Stefan Olsdal. The band were soon joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was replaced in 1996 by Steve Hewitt.

About A-Sides with Jon Chattman:
Jon Chattman’s music series features celebrities and artists (established or not) from all genres performing a track, and discussing what it means to them. This informal series focuses on the artist making art in a low-threatening, extremely informal (sometime humorous) way. No bells, no whistles — just the music performed in a random, low-key setting followed by an unrehearsed chat. In an industry where everything often gets overblown and over manufactured, Jon strives for a refreshing change.

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[PlaceboGirl]

Placebo ist für sich schon ein Meisterwerk ❤ ich liebe jeden Song, egal mit wem, ich liebe jedes Cover, alles einfach, immer wieder Gänsehaut, auch noch nach all den Jahren, sie gehören zu meinem Leben ❤❤❤

[andisydrottenbucher]

Musikalisch echte Profimusiker. perfekt gelungen. Meisterwerk

[cardamom]

My friends and I hung out behind the venue during this.  We were standing in the street and having our own dance party. The 3 of us. It was a perfect day.  :) We just realized that this was recorded and this was one of the songs we were all singing out back in broad daylight. I love the universe and I love Placebo :) Can't wait to hang behind the TLA next week and do the same :) 

[javelin]

FINALLY we get the hear the acoustic version of Too Many Friends.

[WILD]

She's Jesca Hoop; listen to her on Grooveshark before you make up your mind about her. Hunting My Dress and Kismet are must-listens!

[axmolsdal]

what's the name of the song that plays at the beginning?

[inmyremainsalex]

What is the first song called? the one from the intro

[gothicful]

Hoy folks - Jesca Hoop is very good singer. Only her beautiful and powerful voice is not heard there. The equipment for the sound here is not configured properly. And it's not her fault. Here you can only hear Brian Molko.

[rodrigomoreira]

My computer thinks I'm gay
I threw that piece of junk away
On the Champs-Élysées
As I was walking home
This is my last communicate
Down the super highway
All that I have left to say
In a single tome

I've got too many friends too many people
That I ll never meet, I'll never be there for
I'll never be there for, 'cause I'll never be there

If I could give it all away, would it come back to me someday?
Like a needle in the hay, or an expansive stone
I've got a reason to declaim,
Applications are to blame, for all my sorrow,
My pain, feeling so alone

I've got too many friends too many people
That I ll never meet, I'll never be there for
I'll never be there for, 'cause I'll never be there
Too many friends too many people
That I ll never meet, I'll never be there for
I'll never be there for, 'cause I'll never be there

My computer thinks I'm gay
What's the difference anyway?
When all the people do all day
It staring into a phone

I've got too many friends too many people
That I'll never meet, I'll never be there for
I'll never be there for, 'cause I'll never be there
Too many friends too many people
That I ll never meet, I'll never be there for
I'll never be there for, 'cause I'll never be there
I'll never be there, I'll never be there
I'll never be there, I'll never be there

[wybierznazwe]

Jesca Hoop is an amazing artist! I love her songs, especially from THTJB album. The problem here is that her voice is really deep and strong, she doesn't sound good as a backing vocal. Also, I'm surprised she's a support when she should be having her own gigs ;( Good luck for her!

[alejandroramos]

màs bien quién es esta tipa? alguien nada importante que empezó su carrera cuando placebo ya era una banda reconocida...

[a.b.]

Oh! Now this is the first version I hear of TMF that i actually kind of like! I still hate the lyrics of this song, but at least Brian is not shrieking like a fool in here. More pleasant to listen.

[jrkylo]

That girl opened for them in NYC. She put the crowd to sleep and here I can barely hear her over Brian. is she sleeping with one of them?

[jahebali]

whats she doing with her hands? you can see all laughing at her :D :D

[narleen]

I really like her voice, but... she's just ridiculous here!

[michalilias]

The girl on right is only disturbing element on this song. Without her, it would be perfect. Less shaking hands, more focus on singing ... or better no singing. Sorry. Tough to compete Brian and Placebo.

[kratoswarrior]

Meh, creí que iba a escuchar una excelente colaboración de Jesca con esa banducha, pero al parecer su presencia está de más. Y no sean idiotas, ella es una excelente intérprete musical y cantante, éste vídeo y su poca colaboración no implican nada.