The Killers’ Mr Brightside being read by an Australian sports commentator is oddly enthralling
Gerard Whateley has taken Australia’s Triple J radio station by storm.
Have you ever wondered what The Killers’ Mr Brightside would sound like if it was read aloud like sports commentary?
Probably not, but a commentator for the Australian Football League (AFL) has done it anyway – and it is captivating.
Aussie rules commentator Gerard Whateley showing songs don’t have to be sung to be good there.
Whateley made the performance on Australian radio station Triple J – and the fans loved it.
What’s next for this budding musical star? Well, most probably he’ll be back to the day job.
Whateley’s performance was made in the build-up to Saturday’s AFL Grand Final – the biggest game in the Australian sport.
This year Adelaide Crows face Richmond – the first time the Adelaide team have played in the AFL showpiece for 19 years.
