How Long Will I Love You Jon Boden

Okay, let's talk about something a little controversial. Something musical, something...opinionated. It’s about a song, a feeling, and a certain folksy charm.

Ready? It’s about “How Long Will I Love You” by Jon Boden. Specifically, my slightly (maybe wildly) unpopular opinion about it. Buckle up!

The Eternal Question (and My Short Answer)

The song asks a profound question. “How long will I love you?” It's a biggie! People play it at weddings. They dedicate it to their pets. It's everywhere!

My answer? Well, my answer to how long *I* will love the Jon Boden version might surprise you. It’s… complicated.

The Mumford Effect

Confession time: I first heard the Ellie Goulding version. I know, I know! Stone me! It was in a John Lewis Christmas ad.

But here's the thing: it worked! It tugged at the heartstrings. It sold me the Christmas dream.

Then I discovered the original. The Jon Boden one. And that's where the wheels started to wobble for me. I feel so sorry, Jon Boden!

The Unfair Comparison Game

It's not that Jon Boden's version is *bad*. It’s just… different. It's folkier. It's… less epic?

My ears, tragically, had been pre-programmed. Blame the sparkly commercialism! Blame my shallow taste!

Essentially, I’d been Mumford-ed. And there’s no going back from that, is there?

The "Authenticity" Argument

I know what you’re thinking: "But the Jon Boden version is *authentic*!" "It's the *real* deal!" And you might be right.

But sometimes, authenticity isn't enough. Sometimes, you just want the cheese. The glitter. The emotional manipulation.

Am I a terrible person? Probably. But I’m an honest one, at least!

It's Not You, Jon, It's Me (and Ellie Goulding)

Let's be clear: Jon Boden is talented. Undeniably so. He's a folk legend!

It's simply a matter of personal preference. And unfortunate timing. Ellie got there first.

So, Jon Boden, if you’re reading this: I apologize. I’m a victim of circumstance. And a sucker for a good pop ballad.

The Verdict (for Now)

How long will I love your version, Jon Boden? Honestly? Probably not as long as I'll love the Ellie Goulding one.

Maybe I’ll come around. Maybe I’ll develop a sophisticated palate for folk music. Maybe pigs will fly.

But for now, my heart belongs to the shiny, over-produced version. Don't hate me!

However, "How Long Will I Love You" in its core remains a timeless classic.

It has been arranged and rendered into all sorts of interpretation, and it is lovely to hear all of them.

It could be played in a grand piano, in a ukulele, or even just acoustic, the song brings out the best in anyone who covers it.

So that's it. My unpopular opinion, laid bare. Feel free to disagree. Feel free to throw rotten tomatoes. Just promise me you'll still listen to *some* folk music. Even if it's just to prove me wrong.