It's the original. Plenty of covers, but nobody does it like Radiohead... it gets me in the soul.

This is the original. This song has been covered dozens of times from various artists. In this case, however, the original artist can never be duplicated! This song is iconic!

Original artist, yes. Not a cover. In 1994 I definitely felt these words.

That is the same look we all had on our faces when we first heard Radiohead.

I'm 65 years old, but I remember hearing this song for the first time. It took me back to being that teenager that didn't fit in with other kids. My family life was just more messed up, and I didn't feel like I fit in with the other kids. Whenbthis song came out, I was grown up with my own family, but that insecure kid jumped out with every word and note of this song and made me face that part of myself. Great music does that. It helps us recognize and internalize feelings we thought were long forgotten. This song was brilliant.

When this song hit it was a song that knocked you over. No one sounded like this at the time. The vocals were crazy and the guitar riffs were incredible. This is their own song. Not a cover. The best self-loathing song that inspires you to accept who you are.

Thom Yorke has a unique voice and the band is very innovative. This is the original song and many artists have covered it. Radiohead are one of Britain's most successful band in the last 30 years.

I’m 70 years old and for some reason I really like this song.

Brit lady of a certain age here. Saw Radiohead play live at Canterbury university back in the 90s. Tiny room …played Creep. I’ve seen a lot of bands live…but that was immensely impactful. Ah memories. It sums up the kids of the day. We were the kids of of a certain generation and this was the reaction to it.

I think you might be thinking of Beck's "LOSER"; you should react to that one, too! "A termite, that's choking on the splinters"; that line alone is worth listening! 😂

That line "I want you to notice when I'm not around" always used to get me. I was 17/18 at the time and felt very isolated, and this song spoke to me so much.

Creep" is the debut single by the English rock band Radiohead, released on 21 September 1992. It was included on Radiohead's debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). It features "blasts" of guitar noise by Jonny Greenwood and lyrics describing an obsessive unrequited attraction.

"I want you to notice when I'm not around." So much said.

He's just relaying the feeling a lot of people get when they are totally infatuated with someone who either isn't interested or as was the case here, the girl didn't even know him. This was written by Thom Yorke about a girl who was at Uni with him, he was besotted by her but never had the courage to approach her. Apart from once late and night when drunk he told her how she felt and she ran, understandably really given it was late and a stranger who was drunk was telling her he loved her! The lines "She's running again" are about that night. There's a live version of this on YT tagged "Best live Performance". Give yourself a treat and give it a watch, his performance is show stopping. What a band, in my view they can't be pigeonholed , they aren't Rock, Progressive etc etc . They are Radiohead ...

Prince did Creep at Coachella. Excellent.

Oh and btw. did you maybe mix up Radiohead with Portishead? They have a female singer, and a progressiv artsy style that could remind someone of Bjork.

Radiohead is original from early 90’s and has been covered by every body and their mother especially on singing talent shows.

"You ARE special" spoken like a true dad.

This is the original and they are the original. Radiohead is one of the greatest bands, if not the greatest band of the last 25 yrs. Each band member is a master a virtuoso and together and in solo projects have greatly influenced music and film scores. This is the anthem for everyone who’s doesn’t fit in.

"Loser" by Beck pairs nicely with this one.

RADIOHEAD - Alternative rock & Grunge. They were the original singers of "Creep"

One the most important and influential bands from the last 30 years

You may have heard the name Portishead, female lead vocalist, they were sampled in hip-hop. Check out 'Glory Box'.

This is Radiohead's original. What you're probably remembering is hearing the radio version at some point.

These guys are pre-emo. Lots of people consider sad music "emo," but the original definition of it was emotional hardcore. It came out of the punk/hardcore movement in the US. Bands began to get a little more melodic with frequent stop and starts as well as emotionally heavy subject matter. This came out when I was in high school. It spoke so well what I was feeling. These guys are legit and they do mess with a lot of electronic stuff. The OK Computer album has a lot of that. For a song that will hit you right in the feels by these guys, check out Fake Plastic Trees! I always felt like crapping on hip hop for sampling was weak and probably someone who has no idea what goes into it. I'm a guitar player, and this song is frankly easier for me to play on a guitar than it is to try to chop up a sample, make the pitch, tempo, etc work in another tune. There is so much more than goes into sampling than people realize. I love "found" art, so what that is is art made entirely from stuff that's already out there, but tweaked, chopped up, and recombined. Not everyone puts found art in the same category as fine art and that is a mistake (IMO).

There is a HUGE difference between sampling someone's talent, and having the talent to perform your own interpretation of it. It's the difference between taking a picture of the Mona Lisa, or paining it yourself.

Prince covered this at Coachella without saying he was a creep, because...Prince.

You have to do Street Spirit its stunning.

One of the most important and influential bands of the last 20 years. Hands down. These guys are brilliant musicians and composers.

Great song. The “best live version” of this song is even more amazing. The agony you hear in that one cuts through your soul

You may be thinking of Portishead which are a triphop band from Bristol with Beth Gibbons on vocals. "Roads" is a great song by them.

Greatly inspired by "The Air That I Breath", most popular version by The Hollies. Radiohead was sued by the writers of that song and now Radiohead has them listed as co-writers. You can hear the similarities in the chord progression and feel of the song.

Many people have covered Creep but this is the original. Thanks for reacting to this! Love your videos. 😊

Went and saw Tears For Fears last year on their tour...their first encore, Radiohead's "Creep". Absolutely outstanding, but Creep OWNS this. One of the greatest rock songs of all time.

Genius and one of the best bands to ever come out of the UK.

You * * need * * to listen to 'paranoid android' next Yes this is the original band - not a cover

As others have mentioned in the comments, "Creep" is a Radiohead song and Prince covered this song at Coachella. You might also enjoy "Karma Police", another Radiohead time. Also, I'm from Minnesota. More Prince.

This was one of the best song of the 90s, Thom Yorke is one of the the greatest singer that came out of Brittian, and yes this is the original, Dave Chappelle did a cover of this song and did a Great job, and also this song was in the animation movie PROOF OF LIFE

In the early 1970’s a band ( Alan PARSONS )wrote a song- the air that I breath - the instrumentals were incorporated into “creep " TRadiohead was sued, eventually gave recognition to Alan Parsons group for the instrumentals for Creep. the original version was air that i breathe circa 1972 .

This is DEFINITELY the original. There's been several covers, but this is the best by far, in my opinion.

This song is off Radioheads first album and obviously very early in their career (1993), so this is firmly in the 90's 'grunge' 'UK alt-rock' 'Britpop' era of music. But every Radiohead album is sonically pretty different from each other, and as you mentioned they've had a few later albums which lean quite heavily into an electronic sound. Their "guitarist" Jonny Greenwood is a genius when it comes to instrumentation and composition, and is literally a composer in his own right having done film scores, etc. I would say their most famous or critically acclaimed albums are 'OK Computer' and 'In Rainbows', but if you want to check out more official Radiohead music videos I would suggest: Paranoid Android, No Surprises, Karma Police, Pyramid Song, Knives Out, Daydreaming, Fake Plastic Trees, Just, etc.

Yessssss....check Portishead ❤❤❤

This is by far my favorite reaction from you!! This one is a gem and a half!!!

I LOVE this song with as much ferocity as I did when I first heard it on the airwaves in 1992! I hear ya about not keeping songs that have certain lyrics. I think one of the biggest reasons so many loved this song when they did is that, like me, I was a young teenager, seen as a 'weirdo' in a lot of ways, feeling unsure what my purpose was, and the lyrics of this song sort of brought that to the surface in a way that let a lot of us vent our frustrations. It helped me personally not dwell on it due to the intensity of the music played in the song, wrapped up in how good it sounded. It was really cathartic, and actually helped me shrug off those inadequacies so whatever people at my school and even in my family might say about how 'weird' I was, it didn't sink in like it used to. I let myself be as 'weird' as I wanted, because I realized that I wasn't weird; I was just different than others, and that was perfectly ok. LoL Lot of the time they thought me as weird was 'cuz I spent most of my time involved with my church and youth group. I wasn't spending all my time at the mall or hanging around at home doing nothing. So if that meant I was weird, so be it! 😄

Radiohead are musical geniuses. Nearly 30 years of groundbreaking music. You can’t put them in a genre box. Every next album will subvert your expectations, until you give them up

On his last I don’t belong here: Freshman year of high school, this song was playing at a school dance, there was a girl, her name was Charlene. She was one of those girls who hung out with the grunge crowd, smelled of patchouli and had long pin straight brown hair, olive skin and brown eyes. I found her to be absolutely beautiful, we never talked much, but would share the occasional getting caught staring at each other embarrassment throughout our freshman year, anyhow back to the dance, somehow at the dance we ended up talking while all the other kids danced the night away. For a moment we were in a full cafeteria with blasting music, but yet alone. Lost in each others eyes and words. Then it happened, Creep came on. The song echoed through my chest and body as I couldn’t take my eyes off her. As he let out his last, I don’t belong here, she leaned over and gave me the softest most innocent peck on the lips. At 15, I was instantly a puddle. She scurried off and the next thing I remember was my mom yelling my name saying, Time to wake up. 😢 it was all a dream. But this song will forever put me back in that school dance. I don’t belong there. 😊

Creep is Radiohead's original song. They don't do covers. As far as I know, everything they sing is original. The lead singer Thom Yorke has the most amazing high vocals. Listen to their song High and Dry for more.

Radiohead was pre-emo by like a decade (and almost a half). They were DEFINING for an entire generation. Us 90's kids weren't hard to please but we were spoiled with AMAZING music and anything that followed better have stood the fuck up. Thanks for the reaction and thus the reminder.

Brian Justin Crums cover on Americas Got Talent is amazing

I LOVE this song. And just because you sing along with it and appreciate it doesn't mean you ARE a creep or a loser. Don't take it so personally. It's not about you. It's Thom Yorke explaining how HE felt when he had an unrequited and ultimately embarrassing crush on a girl at Exeter College.

I would call it alternative rock. I felt this song so much when it came out. I hope my neighbours enjoyed the loud volume and me screaming/singing along. lol

This song is art off the canvas truly is❤️🇬🇧

This is 100% genuine song of them... the song you have in mind is from Meredith Brooks and it's called I'm a bitch i'm a lover

he has the most amazing voice! ❤

Creep is one of my top 10 favourite songs. It just resonates with me.

I feel this song in my soul every time I hear it. Thanks for your reaction.

Definitely the original

The difference between covering and sampling is that rock bands state upfront their's is a cover, and they'll acknowledge the original songwriters. By contrast, hip hop will blatantly take someone else's instrumentals and use them to record their own songs with different titles, verses, hooks, and subject matter entirely- and never acknowledge the original songwriters in the track listing or liner notes. To rock/metal fans, this is considered very dishonest and insulting

One of my favorite songs from high school 30 years ago, and still is in my top 10

No, this is the original. No one will ever do this song like them. One of best alternative rock bands of the 90s. Takes me back to high school. Best decade

You should’ve done the live version.. it’s amazing👌🏼

Hey Black Pegasus! I think you may have Portishead confused with Radiohead, Portishead is a bomb ass band too. Check out Radiohead's All I Need next. I think it will touch a part of your soul.

just one of those rare songs that you never seem to get fed up with,however many times you hear it

They are a british band sometimes put in the genre of Art Rock in the uk or alternative in the u.s. Sometimes called experimental Rock, pop, indie rock. This song Creep is one of their biggest hits and in articles they have said they almost didn't record it because they didn't like it.

If you thought they had a female singer... you may be thinking of Hailey Reinhart's version of this song. Few times can a cover to be said to be a cooler version of an already ultra cool song

I think you mean portishead

Another great tune of their's is Paranoid Android from their album Ok Computer. Radiohead has remained an innovative and compelling band for 30 years

"You are special" was the best line I ever heard from you -- and there were some pretty good lines in earlier reactions of yours... But with that one, you nailed it. All the very best best from Germany

As I have explained before, the difference between sampling and covering comes down to giving credit to the originator. When a band does a cover version, the songwriters are given full credit, and royalties are paid. When a sample is taken, more often than not, no credit is given, and no royalties are paid. That's why hip hop gets criticized for sampling. It's not complicated.

They are probably the most influential band since The Beatles so plenty to explore, and lots of different genres!

Radiohead is the original band doing this song. Many artists have done their version of these songs including VoicePlay and it was terrific! Brian Justin Crum did this on his audition for Americas Got Talent and it was fantastic!

Love the "words matter..." I need to take that more to heart 🤘🤘

There’s an actual live version that really shows his vocal prowess. ❤

Grunge music but Radiohead did move into an electronic era- all of their work is absolutely brilliant (and original btw)

When you see this sung live you realise just how good Thom Yorke's voice is

thom is a unique talent. Creep was HUGE then and now.

Yeeeeeeeesssssssss!!! So glad you did RADIOHEAD. I've been hollerin' at you for the longest time to check them! I TOLD YOU!!! My friend, you have just taken what is but the very first step into the DEEEEEEEEP Rabbit Hole that is Radiohead. One of the most successful, influential, tight, forward thinking and under-appreciated bands you'll find. Do you a favor and dig deep into the thick-ass catalogue. you will not be disappointed. I promise you.

Great song from a great Band. One of the most unique singer I've heard. Paranoid Android is my favourite Radiohead song and it stays in my Drum Playlist forever.

Oh thus tune I just had it full blast coming home from work ❤I love his voice having said that Jonny Greenwood composer on this group he is a genius. He has won a Oscar, for the soundtrack of a movie named Phantom thread he’s a genius unbelievable his talent.

A remarkable song...opening up alot of human faults and pain. It's well received, ❤😊

We're the same age so you probably heard Chino XL's version back in high school when I did too (how he first popped on my radar). If you hadn't done further research since this vid, he definitely interpolated Radiohead's version since his was released in '96 and theirs came out in '92. Since this was in the old studio, I don't know if you've done other Radiohead reactions between this vid and moving to the new studio but you'll definitely rock with no less than one to a few songs from each of their albums: they reinvent their sound while still maintaining THEIR sound. Looking forward seeing some more reacts of yours to their music. Love the content, brother! 🙌🏽🙏🏽

Absolutely not a cover, this is the original. Radiohead is one amazing band. Tom York is an incredible singer and songwriter. He gives the songs so much feeling and moods. You should check out their live show from the basement: it’s incredible and his vocals are sublime

Iconic song from the past and another great reaction man!

Ok, BP, case for the PlayList here- for years I first took this song's meaning as lamenting over being an outcast and not good enough, but now with age, and especially watching the way Radiohead performs it, specifically in the last verse, I've come to realize that it's the exact opposite. The song progresses from self-doubt, judgment, and questioning if you belong, to the epiphany that you don't (need to) and that's a good thing. Finding perfection, fitting in with superficiality is an elusive goal. Just an illusion. Surround yourself with people who will lift you up in life rather than cut you down. This song embodies that for me. Hope that helps. ❤ Love this original. It's been covered countless ways, and a few noteworthy renditions are Postmodern Jukebox (which you reacted to with Anthony Ray) and Adele's version, which is divine. Also, the Pentatonix version.

Thank you for being honest, I love how you choose not to add lyrics that your inner voice could use against you. I wholeheartedly applaud you for knowing yourself so well, and not giving the dark side more ammunition.

Radiohead at Glastonbury 1997, one of the best live performances I've ever seen.

love your reactions man - radiohead are a very progressive/experimental band, hope you work your way through their work

Thom Yorke the lead singer wrote this when he was at university…. They are v different as a band but listen to the album Creep. And yes he has a beautiful voice when he lets it out…

One of my all time favorite songs. Speaks to so many. Happy you did this one.

I love how you are reacting to all these new to you bands and how you are opening up your musical horizons great reaction as always.

They are definitely the original band for 'Creep'. Any other version is a cover of their music, their song.

This was my freshman year in college and it was the alternative soundtrack. You can hear the pain in Thom’s pain through this whole song. You need to react to one of the live versions of this one.

Paranoid Android by Radiohead is another excellent one.

Great choice and reaction! I think you should do Reckoner Live From The Basement. Also, Prince covered Creep, live. It is a Radiohead song. Cheers.

The self loathing in these lyrics are so heartbreaking yet so poignant, because so many people feel this way about themselves.

I need you to see the cover of this song from this guy in the SUBWAY. Just walked up to the guitarist with a sign “sing with me”. And holy cow! Greg just kills it!

In the last couple of years, Radiohead has elevated into one of my favorite bands.

Wow, a heavy song! Great one!

There is a video of a guy singing this song in a NYC subway station. He does a great job. Maybe someone will know the channel.

You seem thunderstruck! A great song that has been performed by many! BTW...LOVE YOUR CHANNEL