I used to play this to my daughter when she was in the womb and she loved it for months after she was born. Shes no longer with me anymore and i still think of the happiness her smile continues to bring me to this day
I just found this (and James Bay) last year. It's been on songs list ever since. I maybe 7 years late, but I'm jamming this like it just came out & on the top tens list.
I'm looking forward to seeing how he grows as an artist. I'm really looking forward to his album and I'm hoping he just continues to gain more popularity in America because he's awesome and deserves it.
+Emily Collins so far dude's got a fan in Romania. so he reached the eastern part of Europe, at least. i'm curious to see how far his music's gonna travel...
this is the best live performance of this song that I've seen. the synchronization between James' and the shaker/drummer's groove completely convey the emotion of this song and watching them rock out captivates me every single time I watch. I absolutely love the way James feels the music at 1:35-1:41. Man. Chills.
Tried to keep you close to me But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should have been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we call against the tide Those distant days are flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Hold oho, oho Oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other
99% of the time all of my attention is on James and his awesomeness. But I have to say that percussionist was fairly entertaining with all his very precise movements haha
your song "hold back the river" had inspired me to pic up the guitar from my passed grandfather and to learn to play it. i love your songs and your voice is pretty cool too.
James is so amazing! The man in the background is amazing too. He did a really great job 😊 They both sound together sooo good, this version is so f*cking amazing
James you are a huge part of my life I listen to your music most of the day.Your voice is angelic and I'm loving all your songs so far...so glad u have worked hard and are where you are,so us everyday folk can enjoy you daily!You have an angelic voice and also heavenly to look at! love you James Bay!
Once in a lifetime, a very, very special and unique singer comes along. I have no words to describe how good this young man is. May we enjoy Mr. Bay for a long, long time. This song is absolute my favorite and is the most intense performance I have ever seen. Bless you for your talent!
That's all it needs. Just two musicians. No fucking electric samples and such shit. Glad there are still artists in this world. Appreciate the percussionist ...
I'd like to have a whole live video just of the guy playing the shaker and tambourine thingy.. Whole reason why I watch the video really, his dedication is outstanding! Otherwise I would just listen on the side..
This song just saved my life. Every single time I listen to this I just cry out a river. I'm holding so many things inside of me it's hard to listen without broke down in tears ❤️
Wow this song and this version especially is a very rare song that got my whole soul and heart at the firts hearing. How could I say I've ever had listened to music without hearing this song? Thank you so much James for that, brilliant piece..
I used to play this to my daughter when she was in the womb and she loved it for months after she was born. Shes no longer with me anymore and i still think of the happiness her smile continues to bring me to this day
Bless your heart Luke💚
Im sorry for ur loss 😭😑
mannn..... i can't... i'm sorry for your loss.
Aw so sad, bet she loved every minute of you singing to her. ❤
Did she die?
4 years and i'm still here for listening this masterpiece
Daniel Kurniawan same!!✌🏼🇨🇦
Me the same!
HEAR HEAR
Right back at ya
Its a great song
Never seen anyone so into playing a shaker and a tambourine! Brilliant haha
like the shaker...
love the shaker...
now become the shaker!
Alot harder than it looks, to stay consistently in time, actually.
Hey
Mato Juhas fucking great display of "feel"
Wish ide kept up the triangle now, awsome
Gotta give props to tambourine/shaker/background vocal guy - he was into the song almost as much as me - almost.
Man, Fred Armisen is playing the hell out of those shakers and tambourine.
Samuel Caleb Wee I can't stop laughing at this!! 😂 I thought the exact same thing, like, Geez that guy gets around! 😂
Samuel Caleb Wee THAT'S WHAT I WAS SAYING TOO!😂
hahaha XD
he's so into it. Does anybody know which shaker he uses?
@@KjellSoenksen #3
I just found this (and James Bay) last year. It's been on songs list ever since. I maybe 7 years late, but I'm jamming this like it just came out & on the top tens list.
Onya bruvv enjoy❤❤
Some serious multitasking was going on there
Yep
Amazing how he managed that... Haha
"Trying to keep you close to me but life got in between" breaks my heart
Same. I literally cried throughout the entire song
Same ☹😥
The percussions guy is AWESOME! I mean, I was here for James, but that guy totally stole my heart.
I'm looking forward to seeing how he grows as an artist. I'm really looking forward to his album and I'm hoping he just continues to gain more popularity in America because he's awesome and deserves it.
Emily Collins not just the U.S but the whole world :).
Cfd
Finley Matthews you cool boy
+Emily Collins so far dude's got a fan in Romania. so he reached the eastern part of Europe, at least. i'm curious to see how far his music's gonna travel...
+Emily Collins hopefully not only in america but worldwide
this is the best live performance of this song that I've seen. the synchronization between James' and the shaker/drummer's groove completely convey the emotion of this song and watching them rock out captivates me every single time I watch. I absolutely love the way James feels the music at 1:35-1:41. Man. Chills.
Fred amiseen at shakers cajun and crickets
Agree, BRILLIANT!!😁
I love singers like Ed sheeran and James Bay... true definition of the word 'Artist' ☺
very true
ed sheeran is an angle .. and hey go check nathan hawes too ! he's super cooool
Is he obtuse or acute? I can never tell :D
cheeky fuck. too funny
yessssss
8 years plus and here I am, still listening to this masterpiece. Superb performance!
This is the best James bay acoustic performance EVER
I hope we all find the place inside of us that this guy playing the shaker has found.
Sooo sooo good!
Yesssssss
I have to say, props to the percussionist- it's not an easy job doing all that at the same time and with such feels!
Do you know his name?
@@Rafaelaima It might be a guy called 'Gerry Morgan' as he's James Bay's drummer :)
@@Trivuality thank you so muchhhhh😍😍
@@Rafaelaima you're welcome 🤗
My man in the corner doesn't get nearly enough love for what he adds to this rendition.
Totally agree . People underestimate how hard it is to keep in rhythm . True percussionist . He's a pro . ❤ not to mention backing up on vocals .
This version I love better cause of that awesome shaker guy,wow,he really gets into it,its enjoyable to watch him...
I've been on a James bay frenzy for 2 weeks now. I can't stop watching this guy.
me too
Samee!!
Same, crazy
I’m late af but same
I feel so fortunate that I could find such a talented singer and beautiful song in my youth
This dudes amazing why did I just now hear about him ?he's great.
that dude behind him played 3 instruments and he also did the second voice. amazing!
6 years after, still the same feeling !!!
April 22, and I'm back here again. This is the best acoustic version by far. Proving ageless ❤️ 😍 💖
Tried to keep you close to me
But life got in between
Tried to square not being there
But think that I should have been
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
Once upon a different life
We rode our bikes into the sky
But now we call against the tide
Those distant days are flashing by
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold oho, oho
Oho, oho
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
It looks more like a poem than song when written. 👏
I thought holy water 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Karen Brown i know right
You are one of those youtube comment section saints
🙏
One of the most talented musicians ever! Soo underrated
Most def
Superb percussion. Both of these lads are very talented. Nice one.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is real talent.
2019, this song still melts my heart❤️
99% of the time all of my attention is on James and his awesomeness. But I have to say that percussionist was fairly entertaining with all his very precise movements haha
He sings with the soul ! Wonderful!♡♡♡
perfection 👍💯🏴
This man, this man right here, can sing a song with some damn fine feeling. That is all. Love James Bay!
James, you make me weep ! I can't hold back the river - you make me feel to much ! I'd love to hold you too !
your song "hold back the river" had inspired me to pic up the guitar from my passed grandfather and to learn to play it. i love your songs and your voice is pretty cool too.
The dude smashing out the tamb and shaker like a badman! He's having so much fun ✌️ cool as ice 😎
James is so amazing! The man in the background is amazing too. He did a really great job 😊 They both sound together sooo good, this version is so f*cking amazing
still one of the best songs. Respect Mr. Bay.
Your voice is so beautiful and so is this song. I adore it!
James you are a huge part of my life I listen to your music most of the day.Your voice is angelic and I'm loving all your songs so far...so glad u have worked hard and are where you are,so us everyday folk can enjoy you daily!You have an angelic voice and also heavenly to look at! love you James Bay!
Perfection, percussionist has unreal timing and connection the James. SLACKEDJAWED WATCHING.
I wish i could have as much talent as this man has in his little finger. Amazing. Hope I can play guitar like him one day...
Six years later and still obsessed. James voice and words are so beautiful and captivating
This still remains one of my favorite songs. Just love it!! ♥♥
I think I can say james bays music is my life❤
This was everything I could have wanted out of this song. 💜
Once in a lifetime, a very, very special and unique singer comes along. I have no words to describe how good this young man is. May we enjoy Mr. Bay for a long, long time. This song is absolute my favorite and is the most intense performance I have ever seen. Bless you for your talent!
Holy crap, I just got goosebumps!! I already love this song, but this version...
So many credits to this beautiful talent of this man !!! Good job Mr Bay!!
Someone who can REALLY SING!!! Not changing keys, not dropping notes to lower harmonies. Love it.
Please, just give us artists willing to express themselves like this with their eyes closed.
I just can't stop listening to him, every single one of his songs is fascinating!
I love that you can tell James really wants to just jump off the chair and jam out towards the end. Always giving it everything he's got. :)
Love the depth of his lyrics and music. Gifted artist !
Again, so good!
That's all it needs. Just two musicians. No fucking electric samples and such shit. Glad there are still artists in this world.
Appreciate the percussionist ...
Chills from head to toe . Absolutely amazing 👏 . First time hearing this acoustic ... fire 🔥
I just can't stop listening to this song. Pleasant music, beautiful voice, amazing lyrics.
Most important line ever writen , once upon a different life we rode our bikes into the sky ...... gives me a huge sense of hope for some reason
You are absolutely delightful to watch.. I like this one a lot .. and your back here super awesome! Thank you James 😊🙏🏼💕
I cry every time I listen to this song, a masterpiece
Best song ever by James Bay
I can't stop listening to this
I'd like to have a whole live video just of the guy playing the shaker and tambourine thingy.. Whole reason why I watch the video really, his dedication is outstanding! Otherwise I would just listen on the side..
This song just saved my life. Every single time I listen to this I just cry out a river. I'm holding so many things inside of me it's hard to listen without broke down in tears ❤️
I love this. My favorite song of the year 2016/2017. Amazing to me. Can't get enough of James Bay. Listen almost every day. 🎶🎸🌹❤️🎶🎸🌹❤️
Wow this song and this version especially is a very rare song that got my whole soul and heart at the firts hearing. How could I say I've ever had listened to music without hearing this song? Thank you so much James for that, brilliant piece..
Holy Sh*t! That just blew my brains out of my head & made my heart explode! IN-credible. 🙏 🙏
Love the talent this man has 😀
Beautiful song will hold a memory near to my heart forever ... sang by my great niece ♡♡♡
Beautiful voice . ❤❤
I cannot stop watching this video. I think it's my favorite video on the internet. It's just perfection
in versions like this you can find out how good this guy is!! great musician
5,5 years later still smiling listening to the greatest.
Same
What's the name of the guy that plays the shaker and tambourine ???
He's awesome !
Love it!💗Thank you so much James!🙏🔥
I have no words.... One of the very best artists of all time!
he plays with so much passion and enthusiasm as well :)
I'm still here for listening this materpiece❤.
Serious respect to the beat..........Can say no more about the Bay, fella is amazing!
Never heard this before until three days ago. Pretty much aint listening to any other music since 🔥
I'm so in love with this song and with James! 😻
Just missing the old James!!!! Just an amazing voice and a guitar!!!!
amazing dude...could keep this song on repeat for hours. =)
For live acoustic this is bloody good musicianship.
You've blown up! Can't wait to hear your live lounge in an hour!!
My favorite version of this song. Love it.
Thanx for everything James ❤❤❤ love you buddy
¡This is music, this is passion!
Thjs totally blows me away !!! What a voice !
HE AND HIS VOICE AND THIS SONG ARE BEAUTIFUL I CAN'T.
5 years and i keep listening this
So beautiful. I only hope to ever find this in my life time.
J'adore cette version❤ je suis fan de James Bay❤❤❤
God thank you for his voice.
Very very very great❤️😍😍😍😍😍I love this song and this acoustic version ❤️❤️
Amazing. Love your voice❤️
Heard it first time in a video game back in 2018.
Now it’s 2022 and I can relate to this song more than ever!
Exquisite pure sound out of James.