The older guy didn’t think I could pull off a Sam Cooke song

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    • @adonis2684
      @adonis2684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I love the older gentleman's reaction right when you started singing

    • @starmoon7437
      @starmoon7437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      New Sub. U have a sultry and beautiful voice🙏🏾 (MrsNewOrleans 💃🏾)

    • @pureenergy6526
      @pureenergy6526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Great job 😎

    • @gwenwhite4647
      @gwenwhite4647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Brought tears to my eyes! I PRAY THAT YOU GO VERY FAR❣️ God has blessed you with a gift fa certain❣️🙏🏾

    • @Lucky_5090
      @Lucky_5090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      This is beautiful. If I close my eyes Im transported to another time. You do the song justice and I absolutely am touched! Love it❤

  • @timothyleon558
    @timothyleon558 ปีที่แล้ว +1205

    So I’m the white guy you don’t see in that shop, but I stayed like the rest of you .. amazed at what I was hearing. He changed the moment with the first note. This young man has real talent. He has the intensity .. not just the notes. If you can sit on a stool in a barber shop and let this fly, be assured you’re taking the rest of us with you. Great respect.

    • @wholly_power_productions
      @wholly_power_productions ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ❤ Marvelous! ❤ Literally and Physically Gave Me Chills! 😊

    • @sophiegoode8290
      @sophiegoode8290 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      So nice of you to acknowledge his talent. Thank you.

    • @timothyleon558
      @timothyleon558 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@sophiegoode8290 👍🏽♥️

    • @separateifyoucantrelate.
      @separateifyoucantrelate. ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sir please leave the shop 😅 jk. Yes I agree this young man should definitely continue moving forward with his talent# gifted

    • @darlenegore3004
      @darlenegore3004 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      6/8/2023 @ 10:33 am
      Just beautiful!!!
      It’s early morning “Joe” for me. Took me back to my childhood days when my uncles and aunts would come over to our house for weekend gatherings and somewhere during the course of the evening they would break out in song. Wow!!! I surely miss those times. Thanks so much for sharing your God given talent. You have truly blessed my soul in so many ways!!!

  • @cerberus7849
    @cerberus7849 ปีที่แล้ว +2243

    I'm a 68 year old white English man from the North and a hard bitten working class bloke and I've fought against inequality and racism all my life and that song has always touched me but this rendition brought me to tears well done young man you made an old white man very moved ❤☮✊

    • @guineverejackson1201
      @guineverejackson1201 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      I'm a child born to Jamaican parents born and raised up North Liverpool to be exact. And many hard working people like yourself showed my family love kindness. 💞

    • @P.C.E_TeeJayy
      @P.C.E_TeeJayy ปีที่แล้ว +14

      😂

    • @Fleshox19-uz3qt
      @Fleshox19-uz3qt ปีที่แล้ว +57

      ​@@guineverejackson1201 That's the Britain that I'm talking about.

    • @AltonJones-sh2sb
      @AltonJones-sh2sb ปีที่แล้ว +76

      The song should move all people no matter what color,you had to go there.

    • @sandrad.6827
      @sandrad.6827 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      🙏🏽🙌🙌🏽💞🫱🏻‍🫲🏽🫶🛐✌️✌🏾
      #MusicIsTheUniversalLanguage 👨🏽‍🎤🎤🎶❣️✨💜✨✊🏽😇😇😇
      #SuchASoulfulAndHeartfeltRendition 💖🙌🏽💞🤩🥰

  • @deadphishpanthersmets527
    @deadphishpanthersmets527 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +156

    AMAZING! I love how the ENTIRE room got quiet during his performance. You could tell every single person there was thoroughly enjoying/feeling the music. I love Sam Cooke and all the wonderful people in this world who appreciate great music.

    • @alliyoung17
      @alliyoung17 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This kind of thing always happens in "our spaces." (At least in my experience)Brings our young and old together. Batons are passed. Our young get elevated by the elders. It's a beautiful thing. ❤

  • @darrenjones7607
    @darrenjones7607 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    I’m a huge Sam Cooke fan , this man’s voice is like smooth velvet . Please tell me this man has been given a recording contract or one as a Sam tribute . Beautiful

  • @deloresmc2659
    @deloresmc2659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1672

    It was like Sam tapped him on the shoulder and said, "brother sing my song and make me proud"

    • @cordelleccleston2444
      @cordelleccleston2444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Smiling

    • @ms.rubyj.4259
      @ms.rubyj.4259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Girl, you got that right. As soon as he sang "I was born...", I knew it was on and poppin'! It got so quiet so fast, you could hear a pin drop. WHAT AN AMAZING VOICE!

    • @shawnlouisiana8876
      @shawnlouisiana8876  2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

    • @RicWilsonIsMe
      @RicWilsonIsMe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      exactly

    • @lisagibson4134
      @lisagibson4134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      That right there is soul... it skips generation and then gets soaked up by another..😍 then oozes back out again.. welcome back Sam Cook.

  • @wadewilson8011
    @wadewilson8011 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    He is the closest ive EVER heard someone get to sounding like Sam Cooke himself. I'm proud of this young man. He KILLED IT!

    • @jizz1488
      @jizz1488 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🎉th-cam.com/video/3Nua5klb4Os/w-d-xo.html

    • @Terry-sk8ud
      @Terry-sk8ud 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Amazing GOD Bless him 😢😊

    • @carolynstokes3203
      @carolynstokes3203 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Deitrick Haddon can sing it too

    • @bev3229
      @bev3229 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes he did!❤

    • @bev3229
      @bev3229 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes he did!❤

  • @SusieDaw-ix6pv
    @SusieDaw-ix6pv 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    I'm here in 2023. And this precious man with the heavenly voice doesn't need music. His vocal chords alone is music!!!! I'm a 67 year old Texas caucasion woman, and the honey flooding my soul listening to him sing Mr. Cookes song, is covering me from head to foot! Just beautiful!!!!

    • @user-dk2ik7rt4f
      @user-dk2ik7rt4f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      2024 here 🎉🎉

  • @ValenciaLintz
    @ValenciaLintz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    He touched so many hearts, with his outstanding vocals ❤❤❤

  • @AA-yz4od
    @AA-yz4od ปีที่แล้ว +488

    From laughter to silence to praise... That boy was killing them notes... salute

    • @shawnmoe1123
      @shawnmoe1123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Factuality idk 🤷🏿 what they was laughing at they could never do what this man did this is one of 2 songs that bring me to tears 😭

    • @mariemarie3614
      @mariemarie3614 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ...in slides 🫡

    • @linda-taylorwest4435
      @linda-taylorwest4435 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH

  • @TERRENCEJJR
    @TERRENCEJJR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +895

    Wow someone with an actual voice. Natural, textured, perfect control. This dude is no joke.

    • @ElayTVProductionsLLC
      @ElayTVProductionsLLC ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YaaY ‼️🥳💥

    • @ceoa
      @ceoa ปีที่แล้ว +10

      America's Got Talent!
      👏👏🫶 💫

    • @robertray6021
      @robertray6021 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Get that man on The Voice!

    • @ElayTVProductionsLLC
      @ElayTVProductionsLLC ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@robertray6021 🔥😎

    • @stjohn1085
      @stjohn1085 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bro. You need to get on American Idle quick.

  • @LisaCarroll_1959
    @LisaCarroll_1959 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Im a 64 year old woman from a small town called Yukon, Oklahoma. I listened to Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, because my mom loved soul music more than Frank Sinatra and those other singers of the standards back then. She taught me to live by "The Golden Rule", which i have done my entire life and always will! Listening to this young man sing one of my favorites of Sam Cooke's songs, it was like he was alive once more!!!! You really do have an amazing talent!!!!

    • @FishBait-ug6ek
      @FishBait-ug6ek 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! Thanks from Tulsa!

  • @mistyrose8527
    @mistyrose8527 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    ❤ I could listen to this lovely young man sing for hours. Beautiful voice.

    • @kiyaampoggenpoel3651
      @kiyaampoggenpoel3651 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true. Love it. Top draws. From Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @derwoodwoodymarshall4891
    @derwoodwoodymarshall4891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    You made an 80 year old white nan cry, that was so incredible. Thank you so much!

    • @stelronknapp123
      @stelronknapp123 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      This 75 year guy, also shed a tear from his eye.

    • @empire7179
      @empire7179 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I'm 65 I seen Jackie Wilson at the Apollo when I was little before he passed him and Sam Cooke were my favorite singers.

    • @markjgaletti57
      @markjgaletti57 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Bravo from a fellow human

    • @andrewlpickfordiii9986
      @andrewlpickfordiii9986 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's what they,call...a good... Tune! Damn you are so...GOOOOOODDDD!!!

    • @Zariyah_Nicole
      @Zariyah_Nicole ปีที่แล้ว +4

  • @Hjfvvdst
    @Hjfvvdst ปีที่แล้ว +278

    This man needs to sing for the world to hear. We need it.

    • @lorrieannmccutcheon3753
      @lorrieannmccutcheon3753 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      WORD!❤

    • @matilijapoppy1140
      @matilijapoppy1140 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      amen!

    • @reginaballantine9825
      @reginaballantine9825 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I remember when Sam
      Cooke's original song came out and I still love it at age 70. This young man has something that wasn't in that song, something raw and so sad that it made me cry at my age. Keep going young man. Your talent is rare

    • @terryzolnik1204
      @terryzolnik1204 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Awesome!

    • @user-xq7dw2dw8b
      @user-xq7dw2dw8b หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      IT MOVED MY SOUL TODAY, HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF SAM COOKE'S AND HE DID THIS SONG JUSTICE!

  • @diydame7863
    @diydame7863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for singing young man! God bless.

  • @lisaschwarz4231
    @lisaschwarz4231 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Awesome! 63 yrs here and I've always had a warm heart for Sam Cooke ❤❤❤ You have an amazing voice young man! ❤

  • @HOMESTEADHEART
    @HOMESTEADHEART 2 ปีที่แล้ว +875

    This gave me chills! You sang that song Brother!

    • @kathyborthwick6738
      @kathyborthwick6738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      WOW! Old soul right here! Love his soulful voice! Beautifully rendered! 👵🏽👋🏾🦅☀️🦅❤️🦅

    • @ModernGoddess81
      @ModernGoddess81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I totally got chills too💕

    • @VonSolo5
      @VonSolo5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen!

    • @mlb556
      @mlb556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice to see you in here Homestead. You got a couple of pipes in tune (aka Aretha) with the soulful times too. Im a fan of you and Mr. H.
      This guy has it nailed to the barnyard door. Just awesome to hear the old songs sung by the past generations.

    • @curlyq690
      @curlyq690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not like Sam Cooke though. He was just ok 4 me. Everybody wanna be a singer 🙄

  • @ronaldthomas847
    @ronaldthomas847 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    HE HAD ME CRYING, NO DISRESPECT INTENDED BUT NO ONE SANGS LIKE US FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT WE SANG FROM OUR STRUGGLES DEEP DOWN FROM WITHIN!

    • @josephinejonesbrown5784
      @josephinejonesbrown5784 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      NAME SOMETHING WE CAN'T DO

    • @guineverejackson1201
      @guineverejackson1201 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      That's why the enemy took our voice and replaced the vibration with gangster rap and hypersexual trash. They don't want the world to hear our cries and for us to flow in a positive vibration. Music is the most effective tool to alter personality 😢

    • @ronaldthomas847
      @ronaldthomas847 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@guineverejackson1201 GOOD POINT

    • @truetwinflameandspirituala8211
      @truetwinflameandspirituala8211 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      FACTS!!!

    • @msbronzegoddess3166
      @msbronzegoddess3166 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@guineverejackson1201#Facts

  • @nesterperiwinkle
    @nesterperiwinkle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Wow! You didn’t just “pull it off”- you owned it! Beautiful and perfect version of a great song. Huge voice and huge talent!!!!

  • @sandrapatterson2916
    @sandrapatterson2916 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Im 72, this song initiated from my era, but its for everbody, regardless of age.... If i were there at that barber shop, i would be jumping up with my hands raised to the sky in praise of the Lord for His blessing this young son with such a beautiful gift. Whew! Amen! 3:50

  • @debo3092
    @debo3092 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    Imagine having a talent to silence a room into awe! What a gift ❤

  • @lonerwiththecamera
    @lonerwiththecamera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2168

    Still one of the most powerful songs ever written. Well done my man, very well done.

    • @g-mawof5310
      @g-mawof5310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Yes it is!

    • @reneewoodley5659
      @reneewoodley5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That was my mother's song. You done well young man.

    • @NBAJuda
      @NBAJuda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Along with "Strange Fruit"

    • @zeezee-6
      @zeezee-6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Absolutely, stunning voice well done young king 🤴🏾👌🏾

    • @Kay-467
      @Kay-467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That’s my nephew

  • @ElephantsRock19
    @ElephantsRock19 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Have mercy, that touched my soul! This gentleman is truly blessed and gifted by God above! 🎶🕊️🙏❤️🕯️

  • @foreverlv311
    @foreverlv311 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    This is one of the most poignant and powerful songs I've ever heard and moves my soul every time. The world was robbed the day Sam cooke died, phenomenal voice. Well done young man👍👍👍

  • @elainemartinez2021
    @elainemartinez2021 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    His voice commands silence and respect. Man, this man can sing!
    One of my favorite songs, and he did it justice.
    My hat is off!
    Simply beautiful ❤❤❤

    • @elainemartinez2021
      @elainemartinez2021 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@jellybeandakota6140 I agree 100%!

    • @tammyevans5799
      @tammyevans5799 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well Said

  • @thomasstengel7356
    @thomasstengel7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    Takes balls to even attempt a Sam Cooke song and you killed it. Beautifully done. Gave me chills just like Mr. Cooke's version still does.

    • @truetwinflameandspirituala8211
      @truetwinflameandspirituala8211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts!! You just took the words out my mouth!! My second time watching and chills down my spine!!😍😍😍😍

    • @annettehedrington6436
      @annettehedrington6436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If u got the voice it's not Difficult My People ❤❤

    • @myrnagarcia9961
      @myrnagarcia9961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is hard for those that were not abused in horrific ways. No matter years to pass CHANGE HAS TO COME...We are not second or more class citizens. OUR BLOOD AND SWEAT MADE THIS COUNTRY. I CRY ALWAYS SEEING THE HATE STILL SO ACTIVE ! SLAVERY IS IN OUR GENES. AS A CANCER THAT IS HARD TO CURE...BUT THIS SONG IS OUR HOPE ....CHANGE MUST COME !!!

    • @user-xq7dw2dw8b
      @user-xq7dw2dw8b หลายเดือนก่อน

      AMEN!

  • @bev3229
    @bev3229 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Young man you are truly Blessed. It's been said that not too many can sing this song like the Great, Sam Cooke, but you did it. You are truly Annointed!
    I look forward to seeing your great success in the future! I wish you all the best! May God always bless you and keep you!🙏🏿💪🏿💓

  • @jacqueline4514
    @jacqueline4514 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! ❤ Today’s music can’t compare with the soul of the 60’s era, and you did the song Justice!! Much success to you; we need real talent such as yours.❤

  • @knuff997
    @knuff997 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Man he sings with conviction and that’s God’s Gift I have to tell That young Man Keep Singing 😊

  • @DeborahGoddard-eg3qi
    @DeborahGoddard-eg3qi ปีที่แล้ว +250

    Black folks, please never stop singing!! You have brought joy and love to me for 69 years. God bless you and your voices!!

    • @rangely-og4pz
      @rangely-og4pz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Have you ever visited a African American church ,if not YOU should ! 😊 there you will feel the real holy spirit and the singing OH MY GOODNESS 😊

    • @cathyscott394
      @cathyscott394 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@rangely-og4pzI have and it was an amazing experience that a young white woman of 18 to this day still remembers 👍🏼

    • @petloversph1786
      @petloversph1786 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      well they into hipphop ryt now wasting their talent!

  • @user-ms9fg5cy4m
    @user-ms9fg5cy4m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Very well sung and delivered! Thank God for Your gift! You sang that from the depths of your soul and I loved it! God has much in store for you!

  • @lynnbrady4193
    @lynnbrady4193 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This guy needs to go to auditions for The Voice or AGT! Well done!

  • @jaybrown5621
    @jaybrown5621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2248

    It’s so refreshing to see and hear a young person actually singing soulful music. Simply beautiful. Thank you, thank you!

    • @RichieRich64
      @RichieRich64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    • @secondsun7727
      @secondsun7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      And doing it very well too!

    • @eenavid
      @eenavid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      here in england ive always loved sam cooke ,im over 70 ,ive heard many artists covering sam ,,but that was incredible ,,,,go on the road with that skill ,,u need to share that ,,,,

    • @jocelynjones4940
      @jocelynjones4940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Someone that can actually sing is so wonderful to hear.

    • @kathrynmiller9622
      @kathrynmiller9622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      It really was soulful, wasn't it. The young man has a super nice voice

  • @dawnielee8767
    @dawnielee8767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +677

    This young man KILLED this song!!! I know Sam Cooke is smiling down from Heaven...

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes sir

    • @darkchoklit6399
      @darkchoklit6399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      … from heaven…. Lol… or screaming up from Hell… just saying

    • @lr1698
      @lr1698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We are smiling from earth in remembrance of Mr Cook’s gift to the world. We don’t have evidence of a heaven but Sam was energized in that voice and that was evident. But yes the young man voice was beautiful. Agreed

    • @alvinaelliott8722
      @alvinaelliott8722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's not in heaven, he's still asleep in the grave.

    • @alvinaelliott8722
      @alvinaelliott8722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@darkchoklit6399 He's not in heaven, he's still asleep in his grave.

  • @gedison5551
    @gedison5551 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Shawn Louisiana - what a phenomenally beautiful honoring of one of the all time greatest songs of the 20th Century, and of popular music across all time. I loved watching and hearing you deliver this … in a barber shop, no less. Fabulous video! I’ll be checking out your channel, yes indeed.

  • @dethcreeper69
    @dethcreeper69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    That was bloody marvelous fella 😊
    How quiet everyone went just to hear you sing was beautiful.

  • @deejames9380
    @deejames9380 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Best rendition ever. Sam is smiling right now. This is what pain feels like.

  • @WHeePlaYorg
    @WHeePlaYorg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Now, imagine this young man in the studio on a high quality mic. I wish him well and only the best in all of his endeavors.

    • @Ms.Royalty7743
      @Ms.Royalty7743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And that's real💯 I can hear it.

  • @annamarchese4312
    @annamarchese4312 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Beautifully sung by this talented young man. This was not an easy song to sing, but he did effortlessly! What a beautiful voice God has blessed you with! Somebody give this talented man a contract!!!❤❤

  • @catballou5304
    @catballou5304 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Wow! Shawn you brought me to tears. Wonderful voice! Thank you ❤😊

  • @donnagarcia3679
    @donnagarcia3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Sam Cooke was singing with him in Heaven. Some may call it
    “Ol Skool” but really it’s still a classic sung with respect. That young man was awesome.

    • @bernicesmith1173
      @bernicesmith1173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😭😭😭😭 Happy tears!!!👍🏽❤️💯

    • @truthbetold3550
      @truthbetold3550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What makes you think that Sam Cooke is in heaven? Do you have inside information?

    • @roxannareneerantz638
      @roxannareneerantz638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gifted with an AMAZING VOICE! SING IT!!!

    • @Tusc9969
      @Tusc9969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That song is Golden...and gold don't age!!

    • @robbiejohnson3821
      @robbiejohnson3821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Would love to hear this young man sing "Touch the Hem of His Garment".....another Sam Cooke original almost equally as hard to cover but this young man has got the pipes to do it justice....keep the music alive

  • @carolyn43855
    @carolyn43855 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    He's singing from the heart, he ate Sam Cooke's song up...man this dude has to be recognized by someone, sign hin to a record deal asap 🙏🏾👍🏽💜

  • @TruthIsLikeTheSun
    @TruthIsLikeTheSun 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I teared up.😢 Touching rendition. That song and what it represented at an important time in our history has so much meaning. It also epitomizes SOUL Music; the words and the arrangement. As the saying goes, you understood the assignment, young man. BRAVO!!!

  • @larryhudlemeyer2617
    @larryhudlemeyer2617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Sam Cooke would be proud to see & hear his music legacy pass on through this young man! Respect!
    I know this is 2 yrs after-the-fact but I came across it while looking for some Motown to listen to while I was re-building my deck. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!

  • @keylarosa5173
    @keylarosa5173 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    They don't make music like this anymore. This man sang this perfectly!🤗

    • @queenchinadoll4181
      @queenchinadoll4181 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Amen to that I don’t even turn my radio on. I will be old school for the rest of my life. thank God I was born in the 70s.

    • @amiebeyes
      @amiebeyes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💯 Facts

    • @barbaramaroney6890
      @barbaramaroney6890 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Miss those times ....

  • @kw9568
    @kw9568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    When he started singing he gave me CHILLS!!!!

  • @bigbird2451
    @bigbird2451 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The older we get, the harder it becomes to realize that we're wrong, But we're all wrong about something, even on the day we die. Well sung Sir!

  • @sharlenedenson4086
    @sharlenedenson4086 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank Lord for letting see this video. This young man really did Bless me with his singing. This was one if my Uncle's favorite song. We played it at his funeral.❤️❤️❤️🔥🙏

  • @HONEEHAZE
    @HONEEHAZE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    I just hollered like I was at Sam’s Live Concert. He was hitting them notes 🎶like Sam does and I got excited. I’m loving the soft pitch in his voice. You did Sam well😻

    • @emilemarie3804
      @emilemarie3804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Indeed

    • @DeeDe730
      @DeeDe730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Truly 💜

    • @dennissimpson8074
      @dennissimpson8074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You did great 👍👏👏👏👏💯🎤 a change going to come keep doing what you do my brother🤜🏿🤛🏿 civil Right movement♥️it

    • @kaisha915
      @kaisha915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was rocking with my hand up. He killed it and I love him for it! That's my jam lol🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️💃🏾💃🏾

    • @kmoney7188
      @kmoney7188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wussp up you doing honeehaze

  • @shirleyjones9736
    @shirleyjones9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Take it from a 72 year old that had the privilege of hearing Sam Cooke while he was alive this is a very talented young man, I hope he goes far in the world good luck to him & keep up the great notes!!! I truly enjoyed this video.

    • @Talula-Darling
      @Talula-Darling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You saw him sing live?

    • @thresagraham8181
      @thresagraham8181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes ma’am.🌸🌺❤️❤️🥰

    • @lisagibson4134
      @lisagibson4134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are truly lucky to have experienced such a marvel. I too hope he gets to share his wonderful voice with many..🙏

    • @shirleyjones9736
      @shirleyjones9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lisagibson4134 I feel sorry for all the people that missed growing up in my time, n my opinion it was the very best years to be a kid n America we had the best of it all🚫💩👍👏👏👏🎉🍻

    • @lisagibson4134
      @lisagibson4134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shirleyjones9736 I was brought up with music...proper music as this is... it makes us feel fantastic...as a 16 year old in 1986, I was truly blown away by motown- the Wanderers, and too many to list.... Helen Shapiro...lipstick on your coller and Ready, Steady Go.....xx😍

  • @valarierice3455
    @valarierice3455 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    That’s was beyond amazing. My Mother LOVED Sam Cooke! This song has always been so spiritual to me. Your rendition did the same for me as when Sam Cooke sang it, giving me goosebumps, peace and hope. Thank you for sharing your gift

  • @klerain5774
    @klerain5774 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I felt every note you sang...just absolutely magnificent.
    I wish you much success

  • @user-ix2qr8md3i
    @user-ix2qr8md3i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    A timeless masterpiece never dies, it lives on eternally.

    • @MM-km5zf
      @MM-km5zf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      depends who is singing it, and this young man, nailed it !!!!!

    • @sheliamcclain8753
      @sheliamcclain8753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You were wonderful I've seen this 6 times already..i love yo voice boo!!

    • @deliciaford4343
      @deliciaford4343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And the message hits so deep politically as well as religion NOW!

    • @annmariebrown6530
      @annmariebrown6530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      W 2 well said.!!

    • @sandraholifield6366
      @sandraholifield6366 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is this young man's Name please??? ❤️💯

  • @zandramccoy1910
    @zandramccoy1910 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I am in awe!! The young man sung exceptionally well. His own authenticity and voice with conviction. Making older white men cry is phenomenal!!! Keep singing young man; keep singing ❤😊.

  • @rosanacarryer8037
    @rosanacarryer8037 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    😊 There is something about the blues that reaches in and rocks my soul. Wow what an absolutely soul rocking dude. Big love ❤

  • @debbiecollins6517
    @debbiecollins6517 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Why why why hasn't this country been listening to you on the radio and getting to watch you sing on TV? Is the U.S. music industry deaf????????????????? Your vocals are INCREDIBLE and YOU need to bring that kind of music back in our lives!!!!

  • @sarahbushong-weeks7570
    @sarahbushong-weeks7570 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +282

    You brought me to tears. I’m a 72 year old chick from the south and I remember distinctly listening to Sam Cook, and being absolutely enthralled with his incredible voice. You’ve got a great tone. The voice AND the looks. If you want to be a star, you will be. I love your voice. You have “it.“ Follow your dreams.

  • @sharitajones177
    @sharitajones177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    I love how after everyone found out he could sang… they just sat back, chilled and rocked
    🥰❤️‍🔥

  • @catrina7083
    @catrina7083 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    That was a soulful rendition- ya gotta feel it to sing like that. Another version is from Rod Stewart- very heartfelt.
    When the whole barbershop got quiet, you know he's good.

  • @ganuska1
    @ganuska1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I do Not know who this young man is, BUT HE IS FANTASTIC!!- i grew up with Sam Cooke-sang all his songs-even the ones people said i was not supposed to-Sam Cooke to me will Always be a Legend and a true fighter for equality!-His loss is sad, BUT you make his Spirit Live again! Your pitch and clarity were Great!! don't give up!! -Show the world you are here and alive man!!-hope to hear more from you! God Bless you and keep you Safe man!

  • @samanthamcdonagh7856
    @samanthamcdonagh7856 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Absolutely beautiful voice, well done young man. I wish the young lads of today stopped rapping and started singing because these tones are real heart stoppers.

    • @Sheba8.
      @Sheba8. ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So true, rapping is yapping, just sing the old stuff that really means something. 😊

    • @jeffereesch
      @jeffereesch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Amen

  • @cherb_soco1891
    @cherb_soco1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Not enough "o's" in smooth for THAT voice! Mr. Cooke would be proud! Bravo, young man! Your voice is beyond amazing!! Touched my heart & soul!!

  • @geraldineallison5136
    @geraldineallison5136 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This actually brought tears to my eyes! Someone needs to give this young man a recording contract ASAP!!! x

  • @alismyers432
    @alismyers432 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Hi Shawn, I literally just found this video, and I am so glad!!! You are so incredibly talented!!!!! God has truly blessed you with a beautiful voice. He will see you through each & every trial!!! I can't wait to hear more music from you!!!!❤❤❤😊

  • @anitathomas8508
    @anitathomas8508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    Wow. And he dropped the vocals without having to get a glass of water or clear his throat. Awesome job. Why isn't he signed?? RAW TALENT IN THE MAKING 🙏

    • @walterreansalley3410
      @walterreansalley3410 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Anita Thomas
      And without getting up out of his seat, which I expected him to do. Though one can tell that that seat got pretty hot. Haha. 😄

    • @kistole28
      @kistole28 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Eww he don't need to get signed he can do his own thing.

    • @livingintongues
      @livingintongues ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Let the neighborhood keep him. A contract will lose that soul !!

    • @chicofromph33nix64
      @chicofromph33nix64 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The industry would sign him and destroy him.. they'll have him in a dress by the end of 2023

    • @kistole28
      @kistole28 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@chicofromph33nix64 exactly ppl still got they head in lala land.

  • @excrubulent
    @excrubulent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1316

    I'm a white guy from Aus who'd never heard of Sam Cooke before today, but that song just got me. There are a lot of people around the world who are hoping a change is gonna come, and it has indeed been a very long time coming.
    Edit: thanks everybody for the kind responses! I should clarify, I didn't know the name Sam Cooke, but I've since looked him up and I have definitely heard his music before. It's wonderful, and seeing there's so much love for him has made it a very emotional experience. Thanks 😊

    • @jawn892
      @jawn892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      same!

    • @PvPDeathKnight
      @PvPDeathKnight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Sam Cooke was an amazing singer taken long before his time. Look up his work. Chain Gang, Another Saturday Night, and Everybody Likes To Cha Cha are three of my personal favorites. Very upbeat.
      He has a lot of (understably) somber stuff, too.

    • @alizedevore
      @alizedevore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Sam Cooke is one of my favorite artist of all time.

    • @seansartor
      @seansartor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Never heard of Sam Cooke ??😳 My Aussie Brotha you gotta peel your ears back to American R&B from the 50's, 60's & 70's. Be prepared for a good time Your ears will love you 🤗😂

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Oh man you've got an awesome time ahead of you discovering his works! An amazing musician.

  • @user-df9wj2ee9u
    @user-df9wj2ee9u 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’m a 69 year old lady from England and this brought tears to my eyes …. Absolutely wonderful ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mderline4412
      @mderline4412 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would my saying "Brilliant" be the correct English turn of that compliment!?

  • @chadfarber6147
    @chadfarber6147 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love it…I grew up listening to Sam Cooke…my older brother teaching me how to slow dance….wow…this guy can sing it…2:15 in the morning waking up and this is in my feed…I had to listen-glad I did…another Louisianan n here-LC…high five from a 72 year old mama✋🏻keep on singing…you caught NY ear for sure--stay safe♥️🇺🇸🤷🏼‍♀️brought back great memories….thank you!

  • @jeaniewelch9198
    @jeaniewelch9198 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    MAN!!!
    I am a 70 year old whit woman.....never into blues or jazz, but that young man's voice gave me chill bumps!!!
    BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!

  • @tinnersart7257
    @tinnersart7257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    It was just amazing, it took me back to when I was a little boy. It put tears in my eyes. I’m 62 years old and I had a flashback to a different time but it relates to what is happening today. Thank you

    • @shawnlouisiana8876
      @shawnlouisiana8876  2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Thank you so much I appreciate 🙏🏾❤️

    • @brendajones6461
      @brendajones6461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too movement im 62 also

    • @lmcgregor1859
      @lmcgregor1859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right 🥲

    • @savagetwin52
      @savagetwin52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'm older than you. 69. But Sam is still my love. He was so much more to black people in the music industry. Had he lived a full life, more changes would have come.

    • @Precious-lx4xb
      @Precious-lx4xb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg I was just thinking wow the song's meaning hit so different now

  • @guycmcd
    @guycmcd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nothing short of fabulous. Haven't heard this sound in over 60 years...

  • @danobrien3109
    @danobrien3109 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thank you sir, you sent chills up and down my arms. If I hadn’t seen you singing I would have thought it was a recording of the man himself. Thank you , thank you, thank you…👍👍👍👍🇨🇦

  • @dianadivadiamond
    @dianadivadiamond 2 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    He brought back memories. His vocals on point and everyone in the barbershop enjoyed it. Love the man in blue.

  • @laluna2264
    @laluna2264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    He truly did justice to Sam Cooke's classic. Was really touched by his rendition. Respect from Finland 🇫🇮👌🏾

  • @mistymcclanahan1138
    @mistymcclanahan1138 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Gave me chills! Absolutely beautiful voice. ❤️

  • @Ann-st8et
    @Ann-st8et 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That was fantastic. It was just his beautiful voice without all the accompaniments, 🎤, and whatever else to boost the rendition. He didnt need them. Awesome.

  • @nursetay6449
    @nursetay6449 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    He sang from his soul! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @kaceekacee6572
    @kaceekacee6572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    He Sang that song. Who, no How could this warrant a thumbs down? I love that song and he did it justice. Powerful song Powerful performance,

  • @jessicagonzalez3810
    @jessicagonzalez3810 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m in the social service field and there’s days I feel soooo broken that it’s hard for me to pick myself up and this song always lifts my spirit BUT this right here brotha be blessed! ✊🏾 thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!

  • @CelticLady01
    @CelticLady01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wonderful voice. It's awesome that the younger generations appreciate the classics. 😊😊❤❤

  • @robertaccorsini4663
    @robertaccorsini4663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    This guy had me smiling the whole time. Modern music has nothing on songs like this.

    • @BeComingNyrell
      @BeComingNyrell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same ☺️

    • @stevedouglas7375
      @stevedouglas7375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen Robert. Amen.

    • @lesliefleury2610
      @lesliefleury2610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      a big AMEN to that!

    • @julietrask7497
      @julietrask7497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes no auto tune a real voice

    • @speedbuggy16v
      @speedbuggy16v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@julietrask7497 This, the music is awesome, but someone who can actually sing.... That is incredible.

  • @cynhanrahan4012
    @cynhanrahan4012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Holy cow, I've been listening to Sam Cooke since I was a kid on my father's albums. This guy knocks it out of the park! Well done! Applause!

  • @Diamondbraclet
    @Diamondbraclet 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sam Cooke is somewhere smiling and proud. Excellent rendition young man. You’ve got talent and I agree with the gentleman, “Go with it”.

  • @cvodthemod2103
    @cvodthemod2103 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This never gets old. One of the best songs ever that remains as current today as it ever was.

  • @user-ms3jz7ub7n
    @user-ms3jz7ub7n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Honestly this is one of the most difficult songs ever to cover because it's impossible to even come close to the brilliance of Sam Cooke...this fella came pretty close.

  • @jcpaul6824
    @jcpaul6824 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    That there is an old soul reincarnated to today. It gave me goosebumps listening to him sing his heart out. Nothing but love and respect from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 🙏

  • @dorseylowe739
    @dorseylowe739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This young man..Blow me away..THE "CREATOR" GOT SOOO MUCH BLESSING ..FOR "HIS CHOSEN SEEDS * & BEYOND" APTTMH😂❤❤❤

  • @deborahbeltz718
    @deborahbeltz718 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This guy is amazing his voice is like a reincarnation of Sam Cooke, guy got a great voice!❤❤❤

  • @chadvasquez6473
    @chadvasquez6473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +554

    Brought me to tears...Its crazy how a song sung with the right voice and feeling can have such a powerful impact... amazing!!🔥🔥🔥..Change is definitely coming!!

    • @doem7016
      @doem7016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It did bring tears to my eyes 4real4real🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲history repeating it self he nailed it🙏🏾🙏🏾🥲👌🏾👍🏾👋🏾

    • @michaeljones0007
      @michaeljones0007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's a beautiful song that was sung by a GREAT singer over 50 years ago. That young man did that song some justice and the message is very very strong.

    • @cmeade178
      @cmeade178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly my thoughts. Tears rolling. Soul and song powerful combination.

    • @doem7016
      @doem7016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cmeade178 🙏🏾👍🏾👌🏾👋🏾🇺🇸

    • @lizmccormac7308
      @lizmccormac7308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brilliant 😊😊😊♥️♥️👍👍🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @tamaracares2
    @tamaracares2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I love how the older guy told the young man to go as high as he can go. That was so encouraging. He did a really good job on this song. Loved this! ♥️

  • @rmb6604
    @rmb6604 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ol white lady here...and I though the youth was lost to rap! That was AMAZING! I love Sam Cooke...and that song is it! You were wonderful...and you put em in the bag! Keep singing.

  • @cb145
    @cb145 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We need to bring back this music that had love instead of hate

  • @fayjafa3169
    @fayjafa3169 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I❤️LOVE! My black Brothas!!! We are so NATURALLY talented. and gifted in so MANY ways. I hope your still singing with a voice like that! I’m 67 years old this year, and I grew up listening to Sam Cooke, via my momma and elder siblings. I’m sure he’d be proud…and would have to give you props!!! You even put your own spin on his GREAT! Civil Rights Anthem. Absolutely Beautiful!🙏🏽😊❤️

    • @turndroid234
      @turndroid234 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately the majority of them chose to rob, loot and commit crimes. Yep so much natural talent.

    • @Sheba8.
      @Sheba8. ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I'm sure Sam Cook would be proud of this man. Great to hear the past coming back. And you bet you black have plenty of Great things about you, voices dancing personality and so on. I'm beige but love black singers all my 63 years.❤😊

  • @anybodycanart
    @anybodycanart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    He's a beautiful controlled singer with so much power.

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I guess he showed y’all 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 yes lord

    • @petet5401
      @petet5401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's it exactly........voice control and not over embellishing when it's not needed!

  • @illerthanu7825
    @illerthanu7825 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the best Sam Cooke covers I ever heard….no cap respect

  • @kathymenard-jy1sf
    @kathymenard-jy1sf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Young man you did Sam Cooke proud. You not only nailed it but you are keeping Sam Cookes memory alive. ❤😊

  • @dingdong9871
    @dingdong9871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    The world need to go back to this kind of music......

    • @dean2663
      @dean2663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It never left

    • @wonderwend1
      @wonderwend1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen to that

    • @collinsmith6565
      @collinsmith6565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Under-rated comment. Completely agree

    • @jharvey4800
      @jharvey4800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes!!!! Old school music both R/B & gospel can still move the soul and the entire family can enjoy it together.

    • @jharvey4800
      @jharvey4800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome and his spirit flows through his singing. Your gift will make room for you…Proverbs 18:16.

  • @Donna-cc1kt
    @Donna-cc1kt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    As an old lady, you bought tears. That was powerful. We all share one undeniable gift - a soul. Bless you. So happy that got on video.

    • @douglaslett7504
      @douglaslett7504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bless you dear !

    • @lisagibson4134
      @lisagibson4134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donna, you are so right.. we all need to look to music and unity... that made my eyes weep but my heart feel love..

    • @sumgirl79
      @sumgirl79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💛

    • @appalachiantony7483
      @appalachiantony7483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, I'm 68 and I can't understand what these younger ones are screaming. I listened to all these songs on my 9v transistor radio, until my battery went dead. All these songs from the 60's I can relate to, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, War, Beatles, BB King, Aretha Franklin and Loretta Lynn! Those old school girls stood up to men when that was not the normal!! It's great to be American!

  • @BrendaWilcoxson-wk2lv
    @BrendaWilcoxson-wk2lv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW!!!😮 I could listen to rhat talented young man sing for hours. Young Man, please don't hide your incredible voice. Sing out when the music can't be kept in.