can we talk about how wholesome this is? While it would be heartwarming either way, but this man chose to give more modern music a chance, in contrast to what most older people do, and chose to learn to play this song along with the lyrics, to beautifully serenade us. Thank you, Mr. Watkinson.
Gosh, i know everyone doesn't searched for this, and this appeared on fy , but we all know we clicked immediately when we knew it was an old cute man singing mitski. WE LOVE CUTE OLD PEOPLES
Mitski's version feels almost peacefully melancholic while this one-- wow does it evoke so much emotion from me somehow. It feels like my dad telling a story of his humanity in a way so raw it just makes me want to cry and hug someone
just an old man enjoying his free time 😭 idk why but this kinda give me hope to live longer, better and happier. the way he sings and made it as his way of singing just amazing... i wanna see myself this tranquil 🥲
My grandpa died a few Months back, he player the Guitar, i got his Guitar after he passer Away and on his funeral i player his favourite song by creedence
An old camera, no electric guitar, and no editing of the voice. It’s so sweet ,you’re the best ,keep doing that ,as a teenage girl you put a big smile on my face❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
His voice isn't perfectly pitched or smooth with autotune. It's real and raw with passion and experience and emotions. The cracks and pauses are what makes this so different from the original and a totally new song. Protect this man ❤ the only reason I'm hopeful for 2024 is the way his voice brought so many people together in the comments all enjoying this art
My grandpa’s a good singer but he’d never sing in front of others. Growing up I would sometimes hear him sing to himself in his room in the afternoon, it always made me feel connected to him somehow. He has a hard time speaking the way he used to since his cerebral stroke and I miss talking to him like before let alone hearing him sing. This video made me feel the way I’d feel on those afternoons, so thank you for this wonderful cover grandpa. I hope you have a really nice day and we all wish to hear more of your covers
I love singing but I’m always scared to sing around my family, idk why I guess it’s a subconscious thing. This comments helped me see another side to it, thank you.
This might sounds strange coming from a faceless stranger living half a globe away, But for 2 minutes and 33 seconds I felt the love of a caring and gentle grandpa I never had. (He was a violent and distant person who passed away when I was a baby) Thank you, sir. Truly.
its good that you enjoy the song, but it is impossible that you've liked it "since you were young" because even the original song was published 3months ago.
My grandfather who was my main parental figure passed away Tuesday afternoon. I can’t tell you what this rendition means to me right now, Thank you very much for this.
I saw a comment saying that it's like the grandpa is singing this as a lullay by for their grandchild, and it feels like it really does. Good job grandpa!
the fact that you can see hes going through and liking every comment makes this more special somehow. knowing hes going through and at the least glancing through, if not reading every comment?? do you know how sweet of a visual that is?? people like this man are what make me excited to get old because i just wanna bring the same joy people like him can bring, to a younger generation. thanks for this cover. its so soothing and like many others have said, it brought me to tears. :)
Listening to this made me so emotional. I've never had the opportunity to have someone I call "grandad" and currently don't have a good relationship with my dad. This feels like a big step back to take it all in and just breath for a few minutes. A way to just listen and calm down. To see and hear someone who is just living and thriving and decided to learn a beautiful song for people to hear. My dad is a bit old school in the way that he almost refuses to learn and understand new things. It's a major struggle for me and is the reason I'm not the best spot right now. This makes me really happy to see an older man take on modern things because some of it really is beautiful.
his voice and the melody its someting i never heard before. its like joel singing to ellie in the last of us part 2, its just beautiful, im crying rigth now...
This made me cry because the fact that he’s trying to sing it and he’s doing an amazing job. His voice is beautiful and it’s so wholesome. It’s really heartwarming and I enjoyed listening to it
Not only is this a beautiful version, but you’ve turned me on to an artist, Mitski, I’ve never heard of, and I’m really enjoying her work. Well done sir, as always. 👏🏻👏🏻
' first love/late spring' is amazing!! as well as 'a pearl', 'brand new city' and 'francis forever' but you should definitely also check 'washing machine heart', 'me and my husband' and 'nobody' since those are her most popular songs.
As a teenager who has been a fan of Mitski for quite some time, I’m so glad to see others who share the same passion in her music as me!!! This was such a beautiful cover and your voice is so comforting, you remind me of Christopher Cross a little bit! Keep it up!!!
I don't exactly know why, but he reminds me of my grandpa and my grandma. Both have passed and were completely different from one another. One was from one side of the family and the other from the other side and they honestly never even knew each other that well. But, hearing him sing these songs, especially ones that I listen to on a daily, bring them both back to me and make me feel like they're both here with me despite everything.
I’m a 14 year old girl and I have no idea what I’m doing lots of the time and I constantly feel lonely but your videos are so heartwarming and it brings me joy to see this. Thank you Frank and God bless you 🙏🏻
I am 16,( soon 17) don't worry life just gets messy sometimes. Just try to be positive and happy spread this energy with everyone so that you will have good people around you and life will be easier ❤
Moon, a hole of light Through the big top tent up high Here before and after me Shinin' down on me Moon, tell me if I could Send up my heart to you? So, when I die, which I must do Could it shine down here with you? 'Cause my love is mine, all mine I love mine, mine, mine Nothing in the world belongs to me But my love mine, all mine, all mine My baby, here on earth Showed me what my heart was worth So, when it comes to be my turn Could you shine it down here for her? 'Cause my love is mine, all mine I love mine, mine, mine Nothing in the world belongs to me But my love mine, all mine Nothing in the world is mine for free But my love mine, all mine, all mine
Moon, a hole of light Through the big top tent up high Here before and after me Shinin' down on me Moon, tell me if I could Send up my heart to you? So, when I die, which I must do Could it shine down here with you? 'Cause my love is mine, all mine I love, my, my, mine Nothing in the world belongs to me But my love, mine, all mine, all mine My baby here on earth Showed me what my heart was worth So, when it comes to be my turn Could you shine it down here for her? 'Cause my love is mine, all mine I love, my, my, mine Nothing in the world belongs to me But my love, mine, all mine Nothing in the world is mine for free But my love, mine, all mine, all mine
I lost my grandfather last week, and this really really reminded me of him, thank you so much, I love the soft guitar you're playing and how you sing, I can say it'll help me sleep because its so soft and so soothing. Thank you for this, you're an amazing person and I hope you happiness through all parts of life, stay safe
I put this on my big tv and my entire family sat down quietly (which is very rare) to listen to this masterpiece, when it ended we all clapped. This is truly amazing
This man is a blessing. His voice? Beautiful. Energy? Calming and comforting. I never got to meet my grandfather, but I'd like to imagine he'd be like this. You, sir, are a national treasure. We all love you, stay safe! 🩷😊
I never got to meet my grandfather too... He died when I was 3. But just for a second i'd like to imagine that it's not true...My mom always say, that he was the beautiful person.
This is so beautiful, you can hear the raw emotion in his voice. It sounds so real. I just got recommended this video by the youtube algorithm and I cannot thank the algorithm enough for this. What a beautiful version of the song. Keep it up!
This is one of the best videos on the internet. Not just a good song, but a good man taking a chance on modern music. I love the original but this might be the best cover of I've heard. Thank you, Mr. Watkimson, this is beautiful, and I love your dog in the background.
Holy shit. Pure passion and love in this song. So raw and beautiful. This is a great cover. While mitskis has an aura of triumph, of someone finally realizing what truly matters in life, yours is sad and woeful, of someone who has lived it all and lost it all wanting to leave behind what he can.
Thank you for singing. I lost my grandfather today and this is so comforting to me while i am sat at work on a long overnight shift. It means the world to me to hear someone like him sing.
Well, for starters you'll probably realize very quickly that this message is being written by a translator, but the truth is that I didn't want to let my language make it impossible for me to leave you a message of support. You really are great, your delicate way of singing and playing the guitar has relaxed me a lot, it has filled me with joy for the two minutes it lasted. I really admire that you maintain this taste for music, it is difficult nowadays to see older people who have maintained their interest in music and dedicate themselves to making these types of covers of current songs. I hope you can continue a full and healthy life, with your hobby and your great delicacy to carry it out. God bless you and your family, I love you For those who ask what the translator is, it is Google Translator! I guess it's improved enough that no one has noticed haha. And the original language is Spanish, I'm from South America
Your voice is the epitome of a warm and soothing cup of coffee. It's precious, to say the least! Not to mention, your guitar playing is absolutely impeccable!
@@Ash_Queen16 i may be wrong but I'm pretty sure he was a guy who was beloved and thought to be a wholesome old man on youtube until he got caught as a pedo
Hey Frank! Let me tell you, I was so so excited when I got the notif you played this song. It means a lot to me, and it sounds wonderful when you play it. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤ Keep up the good work man.
I lost my grandpa at a very young age and this reminded me of him. He was a great man, a Vietnam War veteran who would sit on his chair in the old living room and play with me all the time. He knew how much I loved horses as a silly little toddler- he would play me country music and rub my back. Thank you, sir. Have a blessed New Years.
When you’re older and you look back onto your life, I hope you understand and are aware of the people’s lives you helped. Your music and covers make my day. I’m so happy to have found this channel.
This is quite literally the most beautiful cover of this song I ever heard. You remind me of my grandpa, he was my favorite person ever. Thank you for a little reminder of the man who shaped me into the person i am today.
My grandfather passed away when I was 9 years old, and he was extremely multitalented. He could sing, draw, write, create, calculate, all of that. You truly remind me of him, despite that fact that he spoke a completely different language. Thank you for reminding me of my grandfather, your singing is awesome! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend. 💖
I cannot stop crying. I lost my grandfather three years ago, but lately it’s been hitting harder than ever. This showed up in my recommended, and it feels like a warm hug. Thank you so much.
I could say the same. It's been almost a year since I lost him, I'll give you a big virtual hug, you're not alone🫂🫂 And I thank this beautiful cover again
the more time passes, the more the grief hurts. I lost my grandmother four years ago, at first it didn't seem difficult but time passed and now it hurts much more
This showed up unexpectedly in my recommended videos and I’m so glad it did. This is a really unique take on a song I really love, and I seriously just had to stop and soak it in for a minute… it’s hauntingly beautiful and struck a deep chord with me. I’ve been going through a difficult time, but something about this rendition is so comforting and soothing. There’s soul behind it :)
At my work today I played this song by Mitski but for some reason I thought of Frank because it’s been a while that I don’t see him.. I came home, sit on my bed and listen to this song again and I want to hear a cover version and boom!! Mr.Frank is on the first list!! Thank you Mr. Frank , you made my day complete. This is amazing.
My grandpa passed away in 2019 due to a brain tumor, I try not to think about it too much because whenever I do I end up deeply missing him. Which isn’t a bad thing but you know… it hurts. Seeing your performance reminded me of him and while it saddened me it also made me happy because if there’s one thing I know for sure is that he deeply loved his wife and family up until his very last breath. Thank you for sharing this comforting piece ❤️.
Thank you both for sharing that with us, God bless you and both of your dear grandfathers, Jesus saves and He will save you if you turn to Him, Jesus Christ loves you so dearly and infinitely much forever and ever!!!! ✝️❤️♾️🙏
i really love people like this online, they just give me the comfort i barely got to experience as a child. Dużo zdrowia szczęścia i pomyślności Panie Watkinsonie!! Pozdrawiam serdecznie!! ❤❤❤
Theres something so strange about this song. It feels like you're being torn apart and shattered while also being warmed and comforted. It's a unique feeling and the guitar was so satisfying. I didn't know I needed this today but really feel like I did. Thank you 🙂
@@karimah7937 when did they bring down mitski? "Did mitski justice" means that he reached the standards to which people generally hold mitski to. It's essentially a compliment to both of them.
My grandpa died due to a lung disease when I was still young, so I've never really got the chance to spend much time with him in this lifetime, but what I do know about him is that he loved music. I would sit on his legs while he played the guitar, that's my most treasured memories I have with him. A few days ago would have been his birthday. Thank you for reminding me of that sweet memory through your music.
i really love the message of this song. mitski is saying that even if she loses everything, she has love in her heart. not a person, not something to love, but that she HAS love in her soul. your cover was so melancholic and beautiful. keep singing please
My Grandpa, that I lost this year, was a great guitarist. I just saw this video as a recommendation today and made me remember him. I wish he's still with us and play new songs like you do. I hope you stay healthy and happy for a long long time, Sir, and keep sharing music! ❤️
i just found myself coming back to this cover after my grandpa passed yesterday and i cant stress enough how much i love your voice and music. thank you so much for bringing me great comfort in this time, sir ♡ :)
old people singing new songs and young people singing old songs is just the best thing in my opinion
true
let that si-
i mean- i gotta think about that!
real
i agree its the best
@@crispbisc9350 real
That dog probably has such a lovely relaxing life
I THOUGHT IT WAS A PILLOW 😂
wishing i was the dog 🙏
@@shawhejsame like, can this man adopt me istg I would cause no problems as long as he sings me a song before bedtime ❤
fr
oh to be that dog-
this sounds like a lullaby, like a grandpa singing their grandchild to sleep, so beautiful
Grandpa has me crying with his beautiful voice
Yes 🥺
The way grandpa liked all the comments 😭😭
truee🥺😭
Every single one!
he's so sweet i cant
can we talk about how wholesome this is? While it would be heartwarming either way, but this man chose to give more modern music a chance, in contrast to what most older people do, and chose to learn to play this song along with the lyrics, to beautifully serenade us. Thank you, Mr. Watkinson.
Seriously, it's such a nice break from what I've gotten so used to hearing. I forgot such nice wholesome peaceful vibes existed lol
he doesnt know about the PlasmaMasterDon incident
I’d like to believe that if Johnny Cash or Lou Reed were around, they’d do an awesome take on this song and appreciate new artists too
@@viastis4107what’s that?
Get a grip he just think the song sounds good
Gosh, i know everyone doesn't searched for this, and this appeared on fy , but we all know we clicked immediately when we knew it was an old cute man singing mitski. WE LOVE CUTE OLD PEOPLES
it was exactly like this lolll
@@Someone.e.e lolllll.
Yessss🥲❤️
its crazy bc this was me lmao, love this sm
nuh uh i searched it ur stupid
So happy to see an old guy who still do what he likes without letting the age stop him
The fact that he took the time to read and like all the comment section 🫡
Mitski's version feels almost peacefully melancholic while this one-- wow does it evoke so much emotion from me somehow. It feels like my dad telling a story of his humanity in a way so raw it just makes me want to cry and hug someone
Reminds me of how Johnny Cash put his stamp on Hurt by NIN. So much emotion
that’s what i was thinking!! his voice makes you feel the emotions way more 🥹😢❤
Exactly my thought process! There’s just so much emotion it’s so soulful ❤
I started crying in the middle of listening
That’s cool
Bro is the definition of “you’re never too old to chase your dreams”
just an old man enjoying his free time 😭 idk why but this kinda give me hope to live longer, better and happier. the way he sings and made it as his way of singing just amazing... i wanna see myself this tranquil 🥲
Ok but the fact that this song is about our mortality but the immortality of love has me SOBBING
Fun fact: no one searched for this video and just found it on their fyp and clicked it
cause you immediately know it's gonna be wholesome when it's some random old human
@@somebody1743 mhm
man it's weird to think that people call the youtube recommended your fyp now
Same, it was def worth it lol
Me too i just saw it and i wanted to listen to it 😊☺
This is precious. People around the world who may not have grandfathers see this as a gift. I'm crying 😭
I'm crying too
yes, you’re right. I have no sign of grandparents since both sets of them died a few years ago and this is a true gift.
yeah, my grandpa died a few years ago and my other grandpa has dementia n doesnt know who i am anymore so this is really heartwarming
As someone with no grandfathers, this comment really made it sink in, ended up crying lol
My grandpa died a few Months back, he player the Guitar, i got his Guitar after he passer Away and on his funeral i player his favourite song by creedence
I don't knew at 2am a grandpa can make me cry
You are not just singing, you are storytelling.
This is what the internet is for. Accidentally coming across this gem. You are such a kind and wholesome soul
Real Its not everyday I think one last video before bed at 2am and it's this wholesome-
YES
An old camera, no electric guitar, and no editing of the voice. It’s so sweet ,you’re the best ,keep doing that ,as a teenage girl you put a big smile on my face❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I agree its so calming
as another teenage girl, i completely agree!!!
What’s wrong with an electric guitar
@@probablyprin nothing! an acoustic guitar just gives me an authenthic and pure feeling! i think thats what the person meant :D
@@itzcarson11 Same
this man is genuinely so precious and I’m all ready to protect him at all costs🥺
I think the best part about this cover is how deeply personal it feels for each and every person watching it seems
His voice isn't perfectly pitched or smooth with autotune. It's real and raw with passion and experience and emotions. The cracks and pauses are what makes this so different from the original and a totally new song. Protect this man ❤ the only reason I'm hopeful for 2024 is the way his voice brought so many people together in the comments all enjoying this art
My grandpa’s a good singer but he’d never sing in front of others. Growing up I would sometimes hear him sing to himself in his room in the afternoon, it always made me feel connected to him somehow. He has a hard time speaking the way he used to since his cerebral stroke and I miss talking to him like before let alone hearing him sing. This video made me feel the way I’d feel on those afternoons, so thank you for this wonderful cover grandpa. I hope you have a really nice day and we all wish to hear more of your covers
I won't sing in front of others either.
@@FrankWatkinson thank you for singing for us :)
should sing for your grandpa!
my grandma used to sing religious songs (hindu) and this comment reminded me of her
I love singing but I’m always scared to sing around my family, idk why I guess it’s a subconscious thing. This comments helped me see another side to it, thank you.
This might sounds strange coming from a faceless stranger living half a globe away,
But for 2 minutes and 33 seconds I felt the love of a caring and gentle grandpa I never had.
(He was a violent and distant person who passed away when I was a baby)
Thank you, sir. Truly.
i watched a deodorant ad for this and it was worth it
WAS IT THE NATIVE ONE?? 😭
Y'all I think my yt is broken or smth I have not been getting ads for like 5 months now 😭
VOTE RUI FOR PRESIDENT🔥🔥🥶💯💯🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 I DIDNT GET A AD😋😘
SAME OMG? IT WAS SECRET
ME TOO!!
My grandfather, who passed away, was in a choir. He is the reason I loved to sing ever since I was young. You remind me of him, thank you.
🥹
Same 🥹
its good that you enjoy the song, but it is impossible that you've liked it "since you were young" because even the original song was published 3months ago.
he said he loved to sing not "love the song" theres a difference@@etxebarriaMaren
@@etxebarriaMarenhe’s talking ab his grandpa 😂
My grandfather who was my main parental figure passed away Tuesday afternoon. I can’t tell you what this rendition means to me right now, Thank you very much for this.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing more or less ok, given the circumstances.
sending you love🕊️🤍
I am so sorry for your loss also.
❤
Sending you lots of strength, please take care. 🤍
I saw a comment saying that it's like the grandpa is singing this as a lullay by for their grandchild, and it feels like it really does. Good job grandpa!
The fact that you are taking your time out and liking every single comment warms my heart 😊hope we get to see more covers
I thought about missing this one lol!
@@FrankWatkinson😂😂😂and you’re funny too!
the fact that you can see hes going through and liking every comment makes this more special somehow. knowing hes going through and at the least glancing through, if not reading every comment?? do you know how sweet of a visual that is?? people like this man are what make me excited to get old because i just wanna bring the same joy people like him can bring, to a younger generation.
thanks for this cover. its so soothing and like many others have said, it brought me to tears. :)
i do read them all, just haven't got time to answer them.
Listening to this made me so emotional. I've never had the opportunity to have someone I call "grandad" and currently don't have a good relationship with my dad. This feels like a big step back to take it all in and just breath for a few minutes. A way to just listen and calm down. To see and hear someone who is just living and thriving and decided to learn a beautiful song for people to hear.
My dad is a bit old school in the way that he almost refuses to learn and understand new things. It's a major struggle for me and is the reason I'm not the best spot right now. This makes me really happy to see an older man take on modern things because some of it really is beautiful.
Me too
Your singing brings me joy. Thank you for sharing this with the world. 💛
Ok is anyone going to talk about how much warm his voice is??❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
I’m not kidding this made me cry. His voice is so wholesome along with how soft the guitar is. Thank you for this performance, it is outstanding.
me too
his voice and the melody its someting i never heard before. its like joel singing to ellie in the last of us part 2, its just beautiful, im crying rigth now...
me too, it is so beautiful
@@hi_kevvinomg I thought I was the only one who thought of Joel watching this!
@@ronanballantyne6221 Did you think too? I started crying when I started thinking about Joel, this man's voice reminds me of him...✨
This made me cry because the fact that he’s trying to sing it and he’s doing an amazing job. His voice is beautiful and it’s so wholesome. It’s really heartwarming and I enjoyed listening to it
Dont care
@@Teenflu well, 256 other ppl do
@@ArianaHubik dont care
@@Teenflu whats up your ass bro this is hella wholesome
@@user-wg3vb9bs5d idk im just bored man, i love his videos
My grandpa has been dead for about 2-3 years now, i was never really close to him, but this makes me feel comforted.
Thanks.
PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS.
Not only is this a beautiful version, but you’ve turned me on to an artist, Mitski, I’ve never heard of, and I’m really enjoying her work. Well done sir, as always. 👏🏻👏🏻
Francis forever is one of my favorites by her, I recommend it !
Some of my favorites songs from her are Bag of bones, Last words of a shooting star and Jobless monday. I totally recommend them!
some of my favorites by mitski are first love/late spring, brand new city, and a burning hill. :)
my favorite song by her is brand new city. 10/10 song.
' first love/late spring' is amazing!! as well as 'a pearl', 'brand new city' and 'francis forever' but you should definitely also check 'washing machine heart', 'me and my husband' and 'nobody' since those are her most popular songs.
As a teenager who has been a fan of Mitski for quite some time, I’m so glad to see others who share the same passion in her music as me!!! This was such a beautiful cover and your voice is so comforting, you remind me of Christopher Cross a little bit! Keep it up!!!
True
I don't exactly know why, but he reminds me of my grandpa and my grandma. Both have passed and were completely different from one another. One was from one side of the family and the other from the other side and they honestly never even knew each other that well. But, hearing him sing these songs, especially ones that I listen to on a daily, bring them both back to me and make me feel like they're both here with me despite everything.
I’m a 14 year old girl and I have no idea what I’m doing lots of the time and I constantly feel lonely but your videos are so heartwarming and it brings me joy to see this. Thank you Frank and God bless you 🙏🏻
God blesses you daily. I love you and he does too!!!❤️
You’ll figure it out, don’t worry, enjoy now 🩷 I’m 19 and I still don’t know what I’m doing but it’s fun and you’ll find your people!
I am 16,( soon 17) don't worry life just gets messy sometimes. Just try to be positive and happy spread this energy with everyone so that you will have good people around you and life will be easier ❤
same im 12:)
Moon, a hole of light
Through the big top tent up high
Here before and after me
Shinin' down on me
Moon, tell me if I could
Send up my heart to you?
So, when I die, which I must do
Could it shine down here with you?
'Cause my love is mine, all mine
I love mine, mine, mine
Nothing in the world belongs to me
But my love mine, all mine, all mine
My baby, here on earth
Showed me what my heart was worth
So, when it comes to be my turn
Could you shine it down here for her?
'Cause my love is mine, all mine
I love mine, mine, mine
Nothing in the world belongs to me
But my love mine, all mine
Nothing in the world is mine for free
But my love mine, all mine, all mine
𝐓𝐲𝐬𝐦
Moon, a hole of light
Through the big top tent up high
Here before and after me
Shinin' down on me
Moon, tell me if I could
Send up my heart to you?
So, when I die, which I must do
Could it shine down here with you?
'Cause my love is mine, all mine
I love, my, my, mine
Nothing in the world belongs to me
But my love, mine, all mine, all mine
My baby here on earth
Showed me what my heart was worth
So, when it comes to be my turn
Could you shine it down here for her?
'Cause my love is mine, all mine
I love, my, my, mine
Nothing in the world belongs to me
But my love, mine, all mine
Nothing in the world is mine for free
But my love, mine, all mine, all mine
I lost my grandfather last week, and this really really reminded me of him, thank you so much, I love the soft guitar you're playing and how you sing, I can say it'll help me sleep because its so soft and so soothing. Thank you for this, you're an amazing person and I hope you happiness through all parts of life, stay safe
I have no words... no autotune, no nothing, now this is what I call talent❤
His voice is so calming, what a blessed soul😊
There is something so raw, pure and haunting about this rendition. I know Mitski would be PROUD. I love your voice and this cover, Frank ❤️
I put this on my big tv and my entire family sat down quietly (which is very rare) to listen to this masterpiece, when it ended we all clapped. This is truly amazing
i bet it was grainy .
Bro I could fall asleep listening to his voice, it’s so relaxing and calming
(New subscriber) ❤❤
Something so intimate and special about this version makes me so sad and happy
This man is a blessing. His voice? Beautiful. Energy? Calming and comforting. I never got to meet my grandfather, but I'd like to imagine he'd be like this.
You, sir, are a national treasure. We all love you, stay safe! 🩷😊
I never got to meet my grandfather too...
He died when I was 3.
But just for a second i'd like to imagine that it's not true...My mom always say, that he was the beautiful person.
@@humble_reader My Grandpa Died When I Was The Age Of 0
This is so beautiful, you can hear the raw emotion in his voice. It sounds so real. I just got recommended this video by the youtube algorithm and I cannot thank the algorithm enough for this. What a beautiful version of the song. Keep it up!
Your voice is very calming, thank you!
I saw the title and I clicked it.
This is one of the best videos on the internet. Not just a good song, but a good man taking a chance on modern music. I love the original but this might be the best cover of I've heard. Thank you, Mr. Watkimson, this is beautiful, and I love your dog in the background.
Thank you, that's Marshall.
An old man singing of love... what more beauty and poetry could there be?
You have a beautiful voice, sir. I hope you're having a wonderful day.
I love your version of the song. It helps me sleep
Love that you adapted the melody to suit your style! Beautiful cover of a beautiful song 💕
You have to when you can't sing.
@@FrankWatkinsonyou sing beautifully!!!
you definitely can though! so lovely to hear your covers@@FrankWatkinson
@FrankWatkinson what are you talking about??? Your voice is so beautiful AND comfortinggggg
Let’s just hope and pray this guy isn’t another PlasmaMasterDon
사랑스러워요 할아버지 진심의 목소리 들려주셔서 감사합니다☺️
맞아용
정말 최고의 연주입니다
한국에서 응원합니다❤
this makes me so happy idk how to explain it
I feel like his voice sounds like it’d be in a 40’s/50’s Disney movie about two people who finally realize how much they love each other 🥺❤️❤️
OMG SO TRUE ❤❤❤
If Johnny Cash made a cover of Mitski it would sound close to this, this is really really beautiful, congrats!!! ❤️
I’d say it’s more Leonard Cohen
Holy shit. Pure passion and love in this song. So raw and beautiful. This is a great cover.
While mitskis has an aura of triumph, of someone finally realizing what truly matters in life, yours is sad and woeful, of someone who has lived it all and lost it all wanting to leave behind what he can.
너무 아릅답다... 눈물 나려고 해요.....영상 만들어주셔서 감사합니다... 장수하세요! 꼭!!
Thank you for singing. I lost my grandfather today and this is so comforting to me while i am sat at work on a long overnight shift. It means the world to me to hear someone like him sing.
I'm sorry for your loss.
@@FrankWatkinsonsir, that was a beautiful song
Hope youre doing ok, gonna try to listen to more of your videos
i also lost my grandfather today, and it was really hard
no one and nothing really prepares you for this
my condolences to you, dear stranger 🫶
@@ramz3214 i hope you’re coping well! Loss can be a challenging and difficult thing to navigate, try and find beauty in the moments you once shared 💛
@@FrankWatkinson saying that means more than you know, thank you
Well, for starters you'll probably realize very quickly that this message is being written by a translator, but the truth is that I didn't want to let my language make it impossible for me to leave you a message of support. You really are great, your delicate way of singing and playing the guitar has relaxed me a lot, it has filled me with joy for the two minutes it lasted. I really admire that you maintain this taste for music, it is difficult nowadays to see older people who have maintained their interest in music and dedicate themselves to making these types of covers of current songs. I hope you can continue a full and healthy life, with your hobby and your great delicacy to carry it out. God bless you and your family, I love you
For those who ask what the translator is, it is Google Translator! I guess it's improved enough that no one has noticed haha. And the original language is Spanish, I'm from South America
i didn't notice at all.
What translator are you using amd what is the original language? It's pretty much perfect as far as youtube comments go
very well said (-:
I translated it back into Spanish so I could understand HAHAHA
Seriously what translator is this?! It’s amazing !
Man, you can just FEEL the emotion pouring out him.
Such a beautiful cover. 🥹
This is the best comforting thing I’ve ever heard in years. Thank you grandpa 🤍
This is so beautiful. His voice is so deep, the feeling, omg, is such a masterpiece
Your voice is the epitome of a warm and soothing cup of coffee. It's precious, to say the least! Not to mention, your guitar playing is absolutely impeccable!
Let’s just hope and pray this guy isn’t another PlasmaMasterDon
@@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701Who’s that?
@@Ash_Queen16 i may be wrong but I'm pretty sure he was a guy who was beloved and thought to be a wholesome old man on youtube until he got caught as a pedo
@@ricedaddy30 Oh I don’t know so your guess is as good as mine
@@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701 I'm nothing like that twat!
Hey Frank! Let me tell you, I was so so excited when I got the notif you played this song. It means a lot to me, and it sounds wonderful when you play it. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤ Keep up the good work man.
Hell nah, Dave poney ❤
homestuck spotted (i love this song so much)
You can never stop making me cry. You are a shining light in a world of darkness
I lost my grandpa at a very young age and this reminded me of him.
He was a great man, a Vietnam War veteran who would sit on his chair in the old living room and play with me all the time.
He knew how much I loved horses as a silly little toddler- he would play me country music and rub my back.
Thank you, sir.
Have a blessed New Years.
I lost mine at the age of 9 he reminds me so much of him god now I am crying he was so amazing and this person is soo like him 😢
Lost mine recently I miss him he was a WW2 vet he was a great dude.
I lost mine last year. He was a Vietnam veteran as well
I am so sorry man hey at least we are in this together ❤️ things will get better ❤️ @user-ju2rf7gh8z
When you’re older and you look back onto your life, I hope you understand and are aware of the people’s lives you helped. Your music and covers make my day. I’m so happy to have found this channel.
This is quite literally the most beautiful cover of this song I ever heard. You remind me of my grandpa, he was my favorite person ever.
Thank you for a little reminder of the man who shaped me into the person i am today.
please never stop singing, your voice heals something inside of me.
My grandfather passed away when I was 9 years old, and he was extremely multitalented. He could sing, draw, write, create, calculate, all of that. You truly remind me of him, despite that fact that he spoke a completely different language. Thank you for reminding me of my grandfather, your singing is awesome! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend. 💖
This is so sweet 💗 best wishes to you🫂💫
@@wo-lien6069 thank you, you too!! 💗
This is so perfect and heart warming. At 2:00 you can really start to feel his sadness, yet he’s seems so tired but happy. This man deserves the world
I cannot stop crying. I lost my grandfather three years ago, but lately it’s been hitting harder than ever. This showed up in my recommended, and it feels like a warm hug. Thank you so much.
I could say the same. It's been almost a year since I lost him, I'll give you a big virtual hug, you're not alone🫂🫂
And I thank this beautiful cover again
i lost mine three years ago aswell. It will get better i promise :) make sure to be kind to yourself during the grief
Now i am crying
I lost mine 1.5 years ago, he was my best friend. I miss him every day. Sending you love and a virtual hug :)
the more time passes, the more the grief hurts. I lost my grandmother four years ago, at first it didn't seem difficult but time passed and now it hurts much more
Goosebumps everytime. Thank you
I wish this were on Spotify to listen on repeat! I love your voice. Such raw emotion in your voice. Rare and beautiful.
this one is
I’m going to cry, this is so wholesome. It reminds me of my grandpa, I actually cried to this 💝🤍
This showed up unexpectedly in my recommended videos and I’m so glad it did. This is a really unique take on a song I really love, and I seriously just had to stop and soak it in for a minute… it’s hauntingly beautiful and struck a deep chord with me. I’ve been going through a difficult time, but something about this rendition is so comforting and soothing. There’s soul behind it :)
you're literally the best
this is such a beautiful cover, his voice is so angelic and pure 😭❤️
for real it’s just so calming
это так мило, я даже заплакала. Спасибо вам огромное за ваше пение! Счастья вам и здоровья, добрый дедушка
I‘d love to have this version recorded and available on Spotify. It is so calming, emotional and just absolutely beautiful…
At my work today I played this song by Mitski but for some reason I thought of Frank because it’s been a while that I don’t see him.. I came home, sit on my bed and listen to this song again and I want to hear a cover version and boom!! Mr.Frank is on the first list!! Thank you Mr. Frank , you made my day complete. This is amazing.
дуже гарно! дякую. у вас дуже приємний голос, чутлива пісня.
Слава Україні
@@papuzhka906 героям та героїням слава!
@@papuzhka906героям слава!
My grandpa passed away in 2019 due to a brain tumor, I try not to think about it too much because whenever I do I end up deeply missing him. Which isn’t a bad thing but you know… it hurts. Seeing your performance reminded me of him and while it saddened me it also made me happy because if there’s one thing I know for sure is that he deeply loved his wife and family up until his very last breath. Thank you for sharing this comforting piece ❤️.
My grandfather died in 2019, too. 🥺❤️🩹🫶🏼 You're not alone
Thank you both for sharing that with us, God bless you and both of your dear grandfathers, Jesus saves and He will save you if you turn to Him, Jesus Christ loves you so dearly and infinitely much forever and ever!!!! ✝️❤️♾️🙏
Im so sorry for you I wish you are okay💗
❤
i really love people like this online, they just give me the comfort i barely got to experience as a child. Dużo zdrowia szczęścia i pomyślności Panie Watkinsonie!! Pozdrawiam serdecznie!! ❤❤❤
This is simply awesome ❤ This lovely man keeps my faith in humanity ❤
Theres something so strange about this song. It feels like you're being torn apart and shattered while also being warmed and comforted. It's a unique feeling and the guitar was so satisfying. I didn't know I needed this today but really feel like I did. Thank you 🙂
truly the mitski experience
I'm crying, this is so beautiful. You're so skilled, you did mitski justice. Thank you
you know you could compliment him without bringing down mitski.
@@karimah7937 when did they bring down mitski? "Did mitski justice" means that he reached the standards to which people generally hold mitski to. It's essentially a compliment to both of them.
My grandpa died due to a lung disease when I was still young, so I've never really got the chance to spend much time with him in this lifetime, but what I do know about him is that he loved music.
I would sit on his legs while he played the guitar, that's my most treasured memories I have with him.
A few days ago would have been his birthday.
Thank you for reminding me of that sweet memory through your music.
Your voice is so so so comforting !
i really love the message of this song. mitski is saying that even if she loses everything, she has love in her heart. not a person, not something to love, but that she HAS love in her soul. your cover was so melancholic and beautiful. keep singing please
My Grandpa, that I lost this year, was a great guitarist. I just saw this video as a recommendation today and made me remember him. I wish he's still with us and play new songs like you do.
I hope you stay healthy and happy for a long long time, Sir, and keep sharing music! ❤️
This is such a great story! Im so sorry that you lost him, i hope you get better and be happy when you remember him. ❤
i just found myself coming back to this cover after my grandpa passed yesterday and i cant stress enough how much i love your voice and music. thank you so much for bringing me great comfort in this time, sir ♡ :)
Sorry for your loss, I'm glad you found comfort in his lovely voice. ❤
mine passed yesterday. sorry for your lost.
This just makes me feel so comforted about the fact that there are people like him in the world. He has so much talent as well