Here's a cover where, personally, i think is better than the original: th-cam.com/video/NxPkxUMLH8g/w-d-xo.html and, if you wanna see what they look like, here you go: th-cam.com/video/5yGhbIwG-3U/w-d-xo.html
I had the pleasure of being a personal friend of Charles he played a veterans festival for me before he became big he used to travel as black velvet the worlds best James Brown impersonator. But he was so much more than that in such a genuine human being. I got to watch him have his first top 10 album on Rolling Stone when he was in his 60s.Watch the Netflix documentary on him called soul of America it is fantastic
Bless you and i wish i was there honestly u got to be apart of history and more importanly uave a great freind i hope your doin well and continue to do so
My momma just passed away from complications from covid. She turned 53 in a hospital bed fully sedated, on a ventilator and a machine that circulated her blood for her. She fought until God said it was time to come home. It's been two weeks, but it feels like forever. This song is just as beautiful as he sang it because it hits home in many ways. Thank you for reviewing this song. She was a big fan of yours, and in turn I have become a big fan. So this a bitter sweet moment thank you.
There are only a handful of covers equal to or surpassing the original and the late Charles Bradley performing Changes is one of those artists to do so.
@@georgewest1835 ...first time I heard this wailing version...pure emotion...and now I just found out he passed....what a sweet talented Soul.Safe Passage...Mr Bradley. ❤️🌈
John Farnham covering HELP by The Beatles is another. Even McCartney said it was a better version & how it should have been done originally. That's wicked praise right there. Can't think of any others off top of my head..
It's like this man took us to that place of how special our relationships are with our mothers. He was singing as an older man but as a five year old too.
Oh, yes! I accidentally Googled Charles Bradley while typing in my own name, lol! I love his music! RIP to the Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley!
OMG....his soul crying out, literally. Wow, just wow. That emotion he feels he's able to sing, had me choked up. My mom is going through cancer and I felt every word he sang.
This was PRIMAL! Man, it got me all the way down past my soul into my spirit. This is why I follow you, Brother Jamel... you are always giving us these hidden gems. Peace and Love, Brother.
Love your Aura my friend.. ✊🏼Charles popped up on TH-cam one day… I was amazed and wondered why the heck I hadn’t heard him before…. I asked Siri how old Charles was.. He had passed the day before… 🙏🏼✊🏼 Been listening often since R.I.P. ….still get those goosebumps
If I could like this video a million times I would. I couldn't help but shed tears throughout his whole performance. I felt what he was singing on the deepest level possible , because I lost my mother a year and a half ago from a heart attack. I'm only 21 years old. My mother, she was only 45, and raised me and my two siblings by herself working her ass off everyday just to feed us. I made it my goal in life to make her happy, but she was taken from me before I could pay her back. I'm still going through changes. Never forget to tell your mama you love her, never stay mad. Hold her tight right now, because when she's gone you're never the same.
Meeting Charles shortly before he passed was one of the greatest things to happen to me. He was the most friendly most TRUE person I have ever met in my entire life! Just loved everyone and life! RIP CHARLES!!! You were the best!
Jamel, I saw this spectacular and very special man his last show in Seattle before he passed on. And his POWER live was just.... indescribable. His voice went through you and it was something you could feel. It was amazing.
WOW I lost my husband of forty years six years ago and for the first three years I literally screamed liked that! WOW that’s was amazing! Thanks Jamel you’re the best!
As a life long Black Sabbath fan, this man was absolutely meant to sing this song, Charles took an already great song created something truly special, his soul just took over and created a masterpiece, Rest Well Sir.....
I never knew Mr. Bradley until he sang as Krampus on American Dad. I started listening to him and he stole my heart and put fire in my soul. His version of this song knowing why it meant so much to him, it blew me away. I'm thankful we still have his music to carry us on even though he can't cheers with us. Amazing singer. One of my favorites.
Artistic and musical genius from both Ozzie and Charles. To take something that everyone on planet earth can relate to and share it in such a special way is simply spiritual.
What courage to strip your soul bare naked in front of the whole world in order to share feelings and to accompany others who are/were on the same road. And shout out to Jamals´ deeply felt comment at the end!
I feel like even not knowing his backstory, his performance of this song would still choke me up. It's so real, so raw, there's no way it wouldn't translate. It's so beautiful, yet so melancholy.
Soul shaking, nothing less. Every scream felt like the Lord was talking to my spirit. Thank you so much for turning me on to this, I’ll be listening to it often. Stay blessed brother💜🙏💜🤘🏿🎵💜
I've watched this cover on a few reaction videos and have found myself dropping tears everytime... This is my last one! My soul needs to heal... RIP Charles Bradley.. I hope there's a heaven and you're laughing and singing this song to your mother right now.
Sometimes other people hear or see a different message in a song. What he did with this is truly inspirational. Doesn't matter whether its better or worse than the original. The song spoke to this man and he blessed us with his rendition.
I've been listening to Black Sabbath's version for so many year. I lost my mother in 1980 to cancer. But this version brought back so much emotion. I feel this brother's pain. Thanks for this.
I remember the first time I heard his version. I was absolutely floored. One of those rare times where someone covers a song and it’s kind of their song from then on.
My first album in 6th grade. This was always my favorite Sabbath song. It's had so much meaning over the years, like as I watched the love of my life fight a losing battle with cancer six years ago and then lost my 16 year old daughter in a drowning accident one year ago. Honestly, I don't think his version is any better, but not any worse.
Wow Jamel, beautiful reaction. This got me right down to my soul as I can see it did to you. Such deep emotions in his voice. Rest in Peace Charles Bradley.
He owned this song,i watched the video numerous times since i came across it. Its always been one of my fav sabbath songs. I love this version too. It hits hard when he sings it. Love it
Holy moly. I gave not heard that song before. This is beautifully done. I can't for one minute believe this us a black Sabbath song? Mr. Bradley killed it!!
I can never hold back the tears every time I listen to this cover Cuz I just cant imagine the day when she will be gone from me forever never to see and hear her beautiful soul I just cant Shes my best friend :')
Good Lord, I've come back and listened to this cover so many times since I lost my momma two years ago. I don't care where I'm at emotionally, when he calls out to his momma in that second verse I break down every damn time. He was talking to her. That man sang that song with his whole soul and you can feel it. There is a Charles Bradley shaped hole in the world today man. RIP
We knew Charles as "Black Velvet" & he performed as a James Brown impersonator for years. I was so glad when after years of struggling locally, Charles was "discovered" by The Menahan Street Band/Daptone/Durham Records & the next thing that I knew, Charles was performing to adoring crowds over in the UK. Sadly, just as he was receiving acclaim, he died a few short years later. I found him to be a very humble & nice guy. I covered James Brown's funeral at the Apollo & Charles showed up in a white fur coat & everyone was asking him to pose for pictures under the marquee. It's sad that he's gone, but I'm happy that he got to see that he was appreciated beyond NYC, after so many years of working small clubs & events. R.I.P., my brother!
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A guy I know turned me on to this a couple years ago. I listen to it all the time.
The last verse IS FUCKING DEVASTATING.
If you listen he says MOMMA in the last verse.
It's so great
Here's a cover where, personally, i think is better than the original:
th-cam.com/video/NxPkxUMLH8g/w-d-xo.html
and, if you wanna see what they look like, here you go:
th-cam.com/video/5yGhbIwG-3U/w-d-xo.html
Strictly reserved goes hard too 🔥
well done, man. just well done. peace.
RIP Charles...you're music was and still is a gift to the world.
Omg Charles passed? His Heartaches and Pain was genius.
I didnt know he died, thanks for making my day sad, lol.
You know he’s dead right? He’s not gonna read this…
He's not sweatin, his soul is cryin.
Yeah, I've always said that. Thats not sweat, his soul,his spirit,his whole body is crying.
I'm a huge Black Sabbath fan but Bradley really made this song his own. Amazing, powerful performance!
I had the pleasure of being a personal friend of Charles he played a veterans festival for me before he became big he used to travel as black velvet the worlds best James Brown impersonator. But he was so much more than that in such a genuine human being. I got to watch him have his first top 10 album on Rolling Stone when he was in his 60s.Watch the Netflix documentary on him called soul of America it is fantastic
...thank you very much..my sincere condolences for ...your changes.Amen
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Bless you and i wish i was there honestly u got to be apart of history and more importanly uave a great freind i hope your doin well and continue to do so
I will be watching that. Thank you!
I lost my grandmother to cancer back in 2016 and when I hear his cover I think of her. I cry everytime I hear it. I miss her so much.
Sorry for your loss..
Thank you
Bradley had a way of ripping out a person's soul and giving them something even more precious every time he sang. Such a brutal, beautiful artist.
Brutal and beautiful...I like that summary. His life was brutal but he created beauty out of it.
My momma just passed away from complications from covid. She turned 53 in a hospital bed fully sedated, on a ventilator and a machine that circulated her blood for her. She fought until God said it was time to come home. It's been two weeks, but it feels like forever. This song is just as beautiful as he sang it because it hits home in many ways. Thank you for reviewing this song. She was a big fan of yours, and in turn I have become a big fan. So this a bitter sweet moment thank you.
Hope healing love has consumed you... I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️🙏
The tone of the guitar, is so complimentary, to his voice. Makes the whole experience much more.
"If you don't feel this performance, you might be souleless" lol nailed it
There are only a handful of covers equal to or surpassing the original and the late Charles Bradley performing Changes is one of those artists to do so.
Man just beautiful. Sad he died.
@@georgewest1835 ...first time I heard this wailing version...pure emotion...and now I just found out he passed....what a sweet talented Soul.Safe Passage...Mr Bradley. ❤️🌈
John Farnham covering HELP by The Beatles is another. Even McCartney said it was a better version & how it should have been done originally. That's wicked praise right there. Can't think of any others off top of my head..
nah I fw his version but I still prefer th original sabbath version
RIP Charles Bradley. Haven’t been able to listen to this Version since my own Mum passed last year. Thanks for doing it.
My condolences, man.
Sorry for your loss. I hope you find healing 😔
The Screaming Eagle! That man sang that song with every bit of himself! RIP Mr. Bradley
It's like this man took us to that place of how special our relationships are with our mothers. He was singing as an older man but as a five year old too.
Charles just got life. Miss his voice every day.
Oh, yes! I accidentally Googled Charles Bradley while typing in my own name, lol! I love his music! RIP to the Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley!
Looks like you loved his music so much you had to put that II at the end of your name to confirm his OG status. Charles Bradley is the truth.
Charles is with his mother now loving her eternally. Rest in peace, brother.
Im calling my mom as soon as this song is over, shes 88.
every, every, every time I hear this... tears.
Charles Bradley was a damn treasure. Taken from us just when we got to know him.
SOOOOOO much soul in his voice. You could hear the pain in his voice and see the pain in his face. That was a religious experience. 🙏🙏👏👏💯
This version is so beautifully painful... you have no choice but to feel it deep inside your soul
Im glad you reacted to this. This performance is FANTASTIC
This should bring you to tears. This guy is incredible. You got to hear it without the pauses EVERYONE!!!
OMG....his soul crying out, literally. Wow, just wow. That emotion he feels he's able to sing, had me choked up. My mom is going through cancer and I felt every word he sang.
This was PRIMAL! Man, it got me all the way down past my soul into my spirit. This is why I follow you, Brother Jamel... you are always giving us these hidden gems. Peace and Love, Brother.
Truly wonderful artist, I am constantly proselytizing about Charles Bradley's music
It was so quite in there that you could hear a tear drop.
What Johnny Cash did with “Hurt”, Charles did with this song. ❤️❤️❤️
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give us more of this man Mel.
Agreed, whole heartedly..
I lost my wife Dec 23rd 2020. this song bring me to tears because it reminds me of us so much.
I can’t listen to this without shedding a couple tears
Love your Aura my friend.. ✊🏼Charles popped up on TH-cam one day… I was amazed and wondered why the heck I hadn’t heard him before…. I asked Siri how old Charles was.. He had passed the day before… 🙏🏼✊🏼 Been listening often since R.I.P. ….still get those goosebumps
This rendition was nothing but pure heart and the pain of loss. A beautiful tortured soul.
He took the beauty of this song to another universe. Channeling his mother through every word was electrifyingly beautiful.
If I could like this video a million times I would. I couldn't help but shed tears throughout his whole performance. I felt what he was singing on the deepest level possible , because I lost my mother a year and a half ago from a heart attack. I'm only 21 years old. My mother, she was only 45, and raised me and my two siblings by herself working her ass off everyday just to feed us. I made it my goal in life to make her happy, but she was taken from me before I could pay her back. I'm still going through changes. Never forget to tell your mama you love her, never stay mad. Hold her tight right now, because when she's gone you're never the same.
Meeting Charles shortly before he passed was one of the greatest things to happen to me. He was the most friendly most TRUE person I have ever met in my entire life! Just loved everyone and life! RIP CHARLES!!! You were the best!
Yes, Yes, Yes! I absolutely love this cover. What a soulful voice. RIP Charles.
One of the greatest covers of all time! Ozzy loved this.
Jamel, I saw this spectacular and very special man his last show in Seattle before he passed on. And his POWER live was just.... indescribable. His voice went through you and it was something you could feel. It was amazing.
This is real music . This man really nailed that song. RIP Charles Bradley . One of the greatest singers ever...
Such a great cover shit hits me right in the soul
This means voice just oozes pain, sorrow & loss.
Painful goosebumps immediately.
Holy shit. I cried!! Amazing.
This made me cry brother. I could feel every single word! Love and reach out to your loved ones! Thank you brother Jamel.
I had the privilege of seeing Brother Charles in a small outdoor concert in Salt Lake City. He touched my soul and I miss him.
What can be said that hasn't already...thank you for giving more light on a beautiful soul! ☮️❤️
WOW I lost my husband of forty years six years ago and for the first three years I literally screamed liked that! WOW that’s was amazing! Thanks Jamel you’re the best!
Sorry for your loss 😔
You can feel his feelings through his voice.
this performance is just raw emotions. Amazing.
Thank you Charles...for bringing gospel and Black Sabbath together as one...music is good!
Wow, great performance.
Best cover of a Sabbath song ever. Amazing. Soul music inspired these English performers. It comes full circle. Much love.
As a life long Black Sabbath fan, this man was absolutely meant to sing this song, Charles took an already great song created something truly special, his soul just took over and created a masterpiece, Rest Well Sir.....
I always have a hard time not getting tears when listening to his rendition of this song
Damn....The chills just covered me wholly with his cover of this classic! What a great version....You don't just hear the song....you feel it !
Love this man's voice, so rough, but yet so heart rippingly beautifull. Rip.
This version is f'ing incredible. Just takes it to another level.
I never knew Mr. Bradley until he sang as Krampus on American Dad. I started listening to him and he stole my heart and put fire in my soul. His version of this song knowing why it meant so much to him, it blew me away. I'm thankful we still have his music to carry us on even though he can't cheers with us. Amazing singer. One of my favorites.
Artistic and musical genius from both Ozzie and Charles. To take something that everyone on planet earth can relate to and share it in such a special way is simply spiritual.
Bradley was such a great voice, him doing this song was powerful as hell.
My husband has been playing this version for the past few weeks every night.
Huge Sabbath fan here. This is the best cover of a Black Sabbath song that I’ve ever heard.
This song already meant the world to me. He made this sound like it makes me feel when I hear it. Right in the heart!!
What courage to strip your soul bare naked in front of the whole world in order to share feelings and to accompany others who are/were on the same road.
And shout out to Jamals´ deeply felt comment at the end!
I feel like even not knowing his backstory, his performance of this song would still choke me up. It's so real, so raw, there's no way it wouldn't translate. It's so beautiful, yet so melancholy.
There is actually am amazing documentary about Charles Bradley - Soul of America
I love the shout out to whoever wrote this! Black Sabbath! Thank Ozzy!
I am at a loss for words - so I'm just gonna say "Thank you Charles Bradley, for sharing this masterpiece with us." RIP...
Give his song Strictly Reserved a listen, greatness! 🔥🔥🔥
Charles.... R.I.P. you beautiful soul you...
This is one of the best coversnive ever heard. It tears me up everytime I hear it man is a powerful soul singer
Soul shaking, nothing less. Every scream felt like the Lord was talking to my spirit. Thank you so much for turning me on to this, I’ll be listening to it often. Stay blessed brother💜🙏💜🤘🏿🎵💜
Mr Bradley is amazing. But don't overlook how great the guitar is as well. A perfect compliment.
One of the best covers of all time. This particular performance is incredibly powerful and i can’t believe you reacted to it. So awesome.
Man this song had me in tears last night. In a way I relate to it because of the changes we all have had to go through the last year.
Holy cow! I am a huge Black Sabbath fan and have not heard this before.
I am totally devastated. Beautiful
I've watched this cover on a few reaction videos and have found myself dropping tears everytime... This is my last one! My soul needs to heal... RIP Charles Bradley.. I hope there's a heaven and you're laughing and singing this song to your mother right now.
I'm so glad you reviewed this! What a powerful rendition, it tears my guts out every time.
Never heard this cover. So much pain, and so much heart. Thanks for sharing this Jamel. Sitting here in tears. Good tears.
Yes bro ty I always try to get a react to this , the soul in this amazing. Might be my favorite cover.
Sometimes other people hear or see a different message in a song. What he did with this is truly inspirational. Doesn't matter whether its better or worse than the original. The song spoke to this man and he blessed us with his rendition.
Such pure, raw emotion. You can feel the anguish in his voice.
RIP to Brother Charles Bradley. Was very fortunate to see him a handful of times and he was an incredible performer 🙏🏼
One of the reason I love reaction videos is because its like listening to a new song with your friend or family.
Still get chills to this day when I hear this song. RIP
I've been listening to Black Sabbath's version for so many year. I lost my mother in 1980 to cancer.
But this version brought back so much emotion. I feel this brother's pain.
Thanks for this.
I remember the first time I heard his version. I was absolutely floored. One of those rare times where someone covers a song and it’s kind of their song from then on.
My first album in 6th grade. This was always my favorite Sabbath song. It's had so much meaning over the years, like as I watched the love of my life fight a losing battle with cancer six years ago and then lost my 16 year old daughter in a drowning accident one year ago. Honestly, I don't think his version is any better, but not any worse.
Wow😢im so sorry for that man😔things might not even be alright- they might never change, but man just keep ur chin up❤
Man this song always makes me she’s some tears when I hear him. R.I.P. You couldn’t be more right.
There is music in this world that will grab your heart and make you listen
I'm glad you did a reaction video to this song. SUCH an amazing performance by CHarles Bradley, God Bless him.
Wow Jamel, beautiful reaction. This got me right down to my soul as I can see it did to you. Such deep emotions in his voice. Rest in Peace Charles Bradley.
Now all my days are filled with tears
Wish I could go back and change these years
He owned this song,i watched the video numerous times since i came across it. Its always been one of my fav sabbath songs. I love this version too. It hits hard when he sings it. Love it
ive watched this vid at least 20 times, and it still makes me reflect, cry, and happily clap. Thanks Jamel! ❤
Man his voice sends chills to the bone.
Holy moly. I gave not heard that song before. This is beautifully done. I can't for one minute believe this us a black Sabbath song? Mr. Bradley killed it!!
I can never hold back the tears every time I listen to this cover
Cuz I just cant imagine the day when she will be gone from me forever never to see and hear her beautiful soul I just cant
Shes my best friend :')
Good Lord, I've come back and listened to this cover so many times since I lost my momma two years ago. I don't care where I'm at emotionally, when he calls out to his momma in that second verse I break down every damn time. He was talking to her. That man sang that song with his whole soul and you can feel it. There is a Charles Bradley shaped hole in the world today man. RIP
We knew Charles as "Black Velvet" & he performed as a James Brown impersonator for years. I was so glad when after years of struggling locally, Charles was "discovered" by The Menahan Street Band/Daptone/Durham Records & the next thing that I knew, Charles was performing to adoring crowds over in the UK. Sadly, just as he was receiving acclaim, he died a few short years later.
I found him to be a very humble & nice guy. I covered James Brown's funeral at the Apollo & Charles showed up in a white fur coat & everyone was asking him to pose for pictures under the marquee. It's sad that he's gone, but I'm happy that he got to see that he was appreciated beyond NYC, after so many years of working small clubs & events.
R.I.P., my brother!
This is the first time hearing this man all I can say is WOW so soulful you can feel it.