You are so strong Jackie, and you never deserved for any of that to happen to you, I wish that it didn’t. It’s so hard to know that this can happen to anyone’s loved ones at any time in the blink of an eye, sounds like that’s what happened to you. I don’t know you, but I have so much love in my heart for you and I hope with all my power that you are happy more often than you are sad ❤️
Josh Groban relieves my stress. I am all alone. I am almost 71, and barely survive on the little Social Security I get. I have no one! Without Josh Groban I don't know what I would do! Bless this talented man!
I feel for you. There are so many people in your circumstances who would love to meet a friend a good friend. Pray you will find that someone soon never give up hope. Fingers Crossed
I hope you can find companionship deep in your own soul. Remember how people have loved you throughout your life. Remember what brought you happiness and joy from your early life. Everything you've loved lives within you. As you do with Josh Groban, remember to watch movies and shows that you enjoyed earlier. Play the music from different eras in your life. Understand that more people are very lonely now than ever before. Set out on a pathway of learning and enjoying everything you come across. If it is possible, add some things to your days that you've never tried before. I know how hard it is. I know you can bring peace and comfort to yourself. I wish you well and I hope you find others to share life with.
My 91 year old dad and I listened to this song the last eight months of his life together. Each time it started to play he would stop what he was doing, close his eyes, and just listen. It brought him to tears each time. He had sung his entire life and was preparing to sing with Lubbock Chorale this January and February for a concert in March and then COVID hit and closed everything down. He died of natural causes in April and missed his last chance to sing for others just one more time. I now listen to it alone and think of my dad.
At three days old my son died in my arms. Some day I'll get to hold him again. In heaven with Jesus Christ my Lord. I'm looking forward to seeing him again! 😊
I wonder if Josh realizes just how much his voice touches the soul of so many of us. I tried to explain how I feel when I listen to him sing, and all I can say is that his music fills my soul like no one else and I am content.
When he sings 'To Where You Are" it reminds me of my son Jon who was killed in a one car accident in 1992. When several deer ran in front of him & he hit a tree. He was only 22. He was only a mile & 1/2 from our home on Lake Michigan!
This song reminds me so much of a song that is called Home by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Band. Written during the Vietnam War. So heartbreaking and so beautiful! I've attached a link. Take a listen! It's so special! th-cam.com/video/zUwRlbTDbtg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=upQUtJHbRDkefwQB
I am so sorry your Son has become estranged. Whatever the reason it's his loss. He is missing out on a Mothers love who still cares deeply for him. At 72 these things make me so very sad because we don't know what's around the corner Life isn't infinite. I hope he comes home to you sooner than later.❤
Mary, I pray that God will answer your prayer soon. ASK. Ask, and is shall be given to you. Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.” Only believe. Theos Agape, Sistah Ann
Dear son's Mom, we don't always know why our babies do the things they do or the pain they carry in their souls and spirits and why it is so great. If only they knew how much we love & want them in our lives. How no sacrifice is too great to make for them & how much we long to hold them and take their pain on ourselves. How we long to protect them and keep all life's hurts from touching them. Even when they refuse to acknowledge that they need our prayers and are too proud to ask for help, our work as Moms is not. We may never know why they turned away in the first place, we continue to pray for God to soften their hearts towards us, and find ways to anonymously make life a little easier for them until they return and allow us to help them more. Even if they never know our pain that was caused from their rejection, we must never forget they're hurting too. On worst day of my life, the day I buried my only child, made even more devasted by my belief that he left without giving his life to Christ, the comfort that was given me was, " Well, we serve a merciful God......" neaning, "Your son's in hell and, maybe God might show him mercy." All the while knowing that is contrary to their believe system that once you leave this life Jesus has effectively and forevermore turned HIS back on you. You are forever comdemned. If even true, was it really necessary to say such hurtful, devastating, hopeless, word mother?
I lost my son a year ago. Motorcycle accident. This is my go to song, sung only by Josh, for my release of tears. It’s never right to lose a child, even if he was 39. He left a special needs son behind. And me. Josh…thank you.
Thanks for liking and watching and listening to my songs, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep the support coming?? I hope you have been well entertained over the years?
I agree with you completely, his talent is amazing! I had the immense pleasure of seeing him in concert and had the best seat in the house, it was an experience I will never forget ❤
Inspired by God & yes, truly gifted. No doubt about it. As an aside, "Les Miserables" is the only book I have ever read where I was crying by the end of the first chapter. The love of the Good Bishop & God was made real...
How can one man illicit so much emotion??? What a voice. I know someone who is currently lost at sea. He is still missing. This has become an anthem of sort. May all those waiting to be found... be brought home. God bless Josh Groban.
This song is very special to me. My son served in iraq and afghanistan. Your voice is so astonishing I cried all the way through. Very powerful. By the way GOD did bring him home. Thank you 💖 Josh !!!!!!
I'm glad he made it back. I'm sick of sending American men and women to fight and die overseas, even though I know they are warriors and are willing to do it. The Who sang "we won't get fooled again" in 1971 but it feels like we get suckered over and over again.
As my parents enter their final months of living on earth, we were struggling to bring Dad home from the hospital last year after 3 horrid hospital episodes. My sister was brave enough to go against the Drs instructions in keeping him there at the hospital but to bring him home. They said he only had 3 weeks left with him. But when we did, we managed to stabilise him, it has been 10 months now. This song just resonated so much with my mum’s pleas to bring home the love of her life…
I heard my Father say, he wanted to ‘go home’, 21 years ago. Now, I wish my Mother peace and joy as she transitions through end stages of dementia. The reality of her having hospice care, is now, taking intermittent toll on me.
My daughter suffered from Manic depression but was misdiagnosed to be simply depressed. She was prescribed some meds that made her feel more suicidal. She took her life at 20 January 21st 2020. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t cry thinking about her beautiful short life. Joshes songs, especially this one puts my heart in a good place each day. I start and end my days with one of Joshes songs. They are a positive addition to my life.🥰
Depth of your pain felt .. so sorry that you lost your daughter.. have no words .. pray that you’ll find comfort knowing many will read your comment and care
This is Jen. Thank you for you heartfelt replies…they make me feel good knowing other people care. Update: it’ll be 3 years since she past in January 2023. Last June 27th (Mayas Birthday) me and my family met at Ocean Shores Wa.. some came from Ohio and Utah plus Wa. We let her ashes wash away into the tides of the Pacific Ocean. My son and everyone there cried knowing that Maya is in a better place. I take comfort in knowing I’ll see her again after my life is done. She was an old soul who didn’t have fear in life, and before her young age of 20, saved a year to pay to help build mud water tanks and build twig doors for the the poorest women in tribes who had no husband or son to protect the girls and their mother and children of their own from rapes at young ages. While hiking 7-12 miles (with both predators Man and Wild Animals) after them as they carry baskets of water on their heads. Water to make as tea and with their cup of rice that will sustain a family of 4 for a week. Maya always cared for others more than herself. She meant a lot to many people. She competed world wide in traditional Irish Dancing for years and usually placed high near the podium at worlds in Dublin, Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪, and other countries such as London England, and Scotland. Until her father wouldn’t allow her to continue competing in Dance at age 17. Another favorite song of mine is “As she dances” sung beautifully by Josh Groban. One of my life bucket lists was to see Josh in concert, which happened last summer at a winery in the outskirts of Seattle Wa. He looked either tired or weary or cold from his tour here. But his radiant personality was felt, and our ears were filled with love and joy as he sung his songs! He is a blessing to this world 🌎 as was my beautiful daughter Maya. Thank you for reading if you finished this. I am now at peace as time heals. It’s natures way. ❤️❤️❤️
Josh is the only singer who can make you cry cause your body reacts before your brain can. His voice is truly a special gift from God. It touches your soul. He puts so much emotion in his songs, it's incredible. This song, for instance, is not easy to pull off because it relies on emotions and not really so much on technique. Chapeaux !! ❤
First time I heard his voice was in 2002. I was asleep with tv on and woke to this fabulous voice. I was blessed with tickets to see him in concert in okc. It was pure magic.
I lost my brother in a traffic accident when I was 13, he was 21. Lost myself to that day. Broke my parents too. Now I’m 55, my parents are long gone, and I still miss him so. Sometimes when I’m swimming (we’re both good at it..) I imagine him beside me... He always wins, but what do you want, he’s 21..... At the end of the pool I talk to him... tell him how much I miss him. So, “let him live, bring him home”..... if only that was possible.....
...................... God on high Hear my prayer In my need You have always been there He is young He's afraid Let him rest Heaven blessed. Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home. He's like the son I might have known If God had granted me a son. The summers die One by one How soon they fly On and on And I am old And will be gone. Bring him peace Bring him joy He is young He is only a boy You can take You can give Let him be Let him live If I die Let me die Let him live Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home
kendallmarieSC In my opinion Josh Groban is an excellent artist for duets. He's very easy to work with, especially if the artist he is singing with has no idea what they are doing. He's very encouraging and kind. :) I know from experience. :D ~Anastasia Lee~
I love the arrangement of this song. The simplicity of it makes it far more haunting and powerful. Josh 's vocal adds a touch of elegance and finesse to the song too. Just one word, BRAVO, Josh!!
I feel exactly the same. It takes a special kind of voice to turn a song into a blessing. I couldn't have phrased it better, so thank you for leaving that comment.
I am French, old and do not speak well of all English, I pass by a site of translation as well to understand(include) the lyrics of the song that to translate certain comments and yours affected(touched) a lot me, because even if I do not speak English good(well), I know certain words and yours " heart " and "soul" I understood them. ^ To be sure(safe), I translated, but I did not make a mistake and I have to say that I think exactly as you. Josh Groban has not only songs, magnificent texts but he has a voice(vote) which affects(touches) the soul
Dad and I saw him concert together a few years back. He got only a few notes into it before my dad reached out and took my hand and held it tightly throughout the whole song. Because he knew this song always makes me cry. My dad has been gone for 4 months now and this randomly popped up in my recommended. It brings me back to that night. Miss you, dad!
My goodness but this man sings with such passion, heart and emotion. It’s probably the most emotive piece of music for the modern age. Thank yiu Josh for sharing the gift that is you. ♥️😊😊
I have a 14 year old estranged half-brother, exacly 10 years younger than me, as we share a birthday. His mom, my dads ex-wife, disappeared with him 9 years ago. I never talk about him because it's still a deep wound for me. This song reminds me of him and I hope he is okay. I hope he is coping without us and whatever his mom can do for him closes any void he might experience from the separation. We love you.
The incredible thing about this is what Josh says himself. He said that he was bushed after recording all day, and was ready to leave, when the pianist (also Producer) said let's give it a try. He really didn't want to, considering it's the highest song he sings. A tired Josh mustered what he had left and this was the result. I one take! Does this sound like the voice of a beat down tired singer???? The man just has a way of finding something more . . . Extraordinary!
This was the song my dads coffin was carried in to church too . Although it’s been four years since that day As soon as I hear josh sing this it takes me right back . He sings it passion and beauty . A very good version of this song
I've been a huge fan of the musical for many, many years. Colm Wilkinson set the bar so high, I never imagined anyone could even compare. I don't know how I stumbled upon this. I had no idea until this very moment you sang it. My goodness, you set the bar as high as it can possibly go. Thank you for lending your beautiful voice to this beautiful song from one of the most beautiful musicals ever written.
You're correct ... Colm Wilkinson IS JEAN VALJEAN ... Everybody else sings Jean Valjean.. I was fortunate enough to see Colm Wilkinson in the part in New York ... best theatre experience of my life.
I’m a children’s trauma therapist who uses fine arts methods with clients suffering abuse of all kinds😢 . I wanted you know that I have used many of your songs to help restore mental health ages 2 and up. “I can see clearly now”, this song has been used often. Especially at the end of a therapy session- I like to sing and march my little “kiddos “ as I call my patients, out my door and out into that huge, terrifying world with a smile and hope that life won’t always hurt as bad as it has for them. You’re a music therapist Josh!!!! Thanks for making my job a little easier and remind me to be grateful for my life’s blessings! God bless you and yours always!❤😂🎉💃🎹🎤🎧🤗❤️
Today, we buried my Sargent. My brother my comrade in arms. Age will not weary you. Although the years have kept us apart,you will have a place in my heart. If I'm lucky when we meet again you allow me to stand in your shadow. Go now Mark rest in peace always your bombardier.Jumbo
This is the only version of this song I have ever heard performed that deserves to be considered in the same league as Colm Wilkinson's original performances. There is no higher praise I can think of.
I also think of “Bring him home” as bring him home to the Father. I know my husband is home. Though I miss him so much. Thank you so much Josh Groban. Your voice really does touch the soul
Sounds like a prayer: a very gentle and humble prayer as it should be in fact, much more sensible than in the original English version of "Misérables"... I like it.
God on high Hear my prayer In my need You have always been there He is young He's afraid Let him rest Heaven blessed. Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home. He's like the son I might have known If God had granted me a son. The summers die One by one How soon they fly On and on And I am old And will be gone. Bring him peace Bring him joy He is young He is only a boy You can take You can give Let him be Let him live If I die, let me die Let him live Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home.
This is one of the most beautiful songs to me. My son died at age 24 and I miss him so months. I am so sorry to all below who have lost a child, or other loved one.
I think he would be awesome as Jean Valjean, not just because of his willingness to sing this song, as well as the ultimate heartfelt outcome of it (this performance), but especially considering the ENORMOUS heartfelt way he sang You Raise Me Up, in which You Raise Me Up could also be a representation of one’s gratefulness and faith toward God, which is the basis of Jean Valjean’s “rebirth.”
My Nephew whom I helped raise his first years of life. Passed this past spring only 21....thanks. There are no words to express how you are missed and always will have a place in our hearts no one can fill but you. Look forward to seeing you again, hugging you, listening to your kind voice of wisdom. To Shawn gone too soon.
There is not one voice in this world that can bring me to my knees and weap the way Josh's voice does. The emotion and passion, the depth, the power in his voice is beyond measure. I aspire to have a sliver of the talent he posesses. However, it isn't just his voice that makes him stand out. The beautiful man that he is, the personality, the heart he shares with the world around him. I'd give anything to tell him myself how truly grateful I am to God who gave us such a gift that we call Josh Groban.
Well said and absolutely true,, Josh Groban is a blessing indeed to the sorry world we live in.. thank you for your beautiful comment for a truly beautiful man
“When I hear this song, I think of our son who is in the military (The Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry...PPCLI). He’s been in the military since he was 19, he’s now 40 and still serving in the military. Several years back he fought in Afghanistan, it was during Christmas time. Oh how I played this song over and over during his tour of duty, and the best Christmas present was to hear his voice (by phone a thousand miles away) on Christmas morning. Needless to say, God heard my prayer to Bring Him Home. Merry Christmas to all .” 🎄
A year ago today, I lost a cousin to cancer. Last night, I found out another cousin died on Christmas Eve. Both were in their 30's. My heart just keeps calling out, "God on high, hear my prayer...." I am playing this song over and over. Beautiful!
Wow Josh... Just stop it!! You make a 6'7" 250lb dude cry like a child! Bless you and your singing talent... you bring so much joy and beauty into an ugly and broken world... Love to you and your family. Thank you for the music.
The greatest ever interpretation of this wonderful song. What an incredible voice. I am proudly including this within Order of Service for my dear Dad's funeral. I doubt I'll hold it together. Thanks Josh.
@@dianeaustin2414 No he is not better,.. he was just the first,. I honestly cant stand to WATCH Colm's over exaggerated mouth movements in his singing.
Josh Groban, an influential Spiritual Leader of Music. I won’t be surprised if one day you would be canonized by Pope as a saint! Such a beautiful voice, moved me to tears.
This voice is truly gifted by God. I’m so happy JG realized his gift and didn’t squander it with cigarettes, booze and drugs. He really seems to be a precious soul.❤️
I'm sitting here crying my eyes out, His voice is so beautiful. A wonderful version of singing this beautiful prayer. Made think of the love of my life and wishing he could come home, he passed away 5 years ago from colon cancer and I miss him so much that my heart just aches.
I lost my son of 37 years on August 29 of 2021... This song gives me comfort for he was lost for many years and lost his life to an overdose of fentanyl... He was always looking for happiness somewhere else instead of looking right in front of himself with his family and his father who loved him so much... This song touches my soul very deeply even if it is not in keeping with my situation...
Every time I hear this song I end up in tears. The first time I ever heard the notes of the tune, a friend was humming them as a lullaby for her small son. At the same time, a young man was hanging himself in his uncle's barn a mile or two away. I did not know the young man, except by a first name... I don't remember his face... I just sold him a pair of shoes. I know even his first name through a friend... but Tim was tormented, trying to be what his family expected of him. He even got married while still in college... but he was gay, and being married did not seem to change that. Tim took his own life, so close to where I was that night. Each time I hear this, I am the one singing and Tim is in my arms... a beautiful young man I didn't even know... dead because of not coming to terms with being gay and believing his family would reject him for that. Tim is in my arms every time I hear this, still begging God to bring him home, to the heart of God. That may already be done, but I was left without closure... so I keep praying....bring him home
This has been my song ever since it came out. My son was sentenced to 25 years in prison for non-violent robberies to support a meth/fentanyl habit to help his depression. I lost him to the prison system. I have grieved for him for 20 yrs now. I want him home so badly before my life is over. This is my prayer God; please bring him home so everyone can see his transformation. I know it’s not the same as losing a son to death but he is gone from me just the same. 🙏
I’m so sorry. I will pray for you and your son. My daughter is trapped in addiction of fent, a now pregnant. The father is severely abusive to her. God protect our children. For the Grace of God go all of us! 🙏
Praying for him… I can empathize… I worked as a State Corrections Officer for over 25 consecutive years, before retiring 4.6 years ago. It is such a hardened environment, and one that changes each and every person entering that place. May he be home with you and in a timeframe which will allow you to rebuild new memories with him. God bless you friend..
This rendition touches my heart so keenly. I cry inside my soul when I hear Josh sing this song. He sings this song with his whole being! Incredible! Thanks for touching us all through this song...
This is by far my favorite male version of this song... wow.. Josh you are so fabulous!!! I sure hope you understand the absolute JOY you bring listeners!!! I love your piano playing too.. wow.. I wish I could play like you do and sing so effortlessly and wonderful like you do.. wow. Thank you for your gift of music. You touch my heart whenever I hear you.. I have never heard any voice like yours and its so incredible. I hope you continue to make music and share with us here on youtube!!!! Many, many thanks for the hours and yrs of music I've enjoyed so much, so far.. love and hugs from Lori in BC, Canada
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I have lost two sons and my husband almost 2 yrs now and I can listen and feel such a peace. God has truly blessed this man with such a voice
So sorry for you loss. My Mother lost two sons one 48 the other 40 and shortly after she died of a broken heart.❤
You are so strong Jackie, and you never deserved for any of that to happen to you, I wish that it didn’t. It’s so hard to know that this can happen to anyone’s loved ones at any time in the blink of an eye, sounds like that’s what happened to you. I don’t know you, but I have so much love in my heart for you and I hope with all my power that you are happy more often than you are sad ❤️
Beautiful to have such a singer with soul.
Sorry to hear this it's such a nice song and josh sings it really well
Thoughts prayers with you 🙏💕
Josh Groban relieves my stress. I am all alone. I am almost 71, and barely survive on the little Social Security I get. I have no one! Without Josh Groban I don't know what I would do! Bless this talented man!
Hope you’re well
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I feel for you. There are so many people in your circumstances who would love to meet a friend a good friend. Pray you will find that someone soon never give up hope. Fingers Crossed
I hope you can find companionship deep in your own soul. Remember how people have loved you throughout your life. Remember what brought you happiness and joy from your early life. Everything you've loved lives within you. As you do with Josh Groban, remember to watch movies and shows that you enjoyed earlier. Play the music from different eras in your life. Understand that more people are very lonely now than ever before. Set out on a pathway of learning and enjoying everything you come across. If it is possible, add some things to your days that you've never tried before. I know how hard it is. I know you can bring peace and comfort to yourself. I wish you well and I hope you find others to share life with.
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My 91 year old dad and I listened to this song the last eight months of his life together. Each time it started to play he would stop what he was doing, close his eyes, and just listen. It brought him to tears each time. He had sung his entire life and was preparing to sing with Lubbock Chorale this January and February for a concert in March and then COVID hit and closed everything down. He died of natural causes in April and missed his last chance to sing for others just one more time. I now listen to it alone and think of my dad.
i am listening with you Andrea Elliot ....i pray to your father and he rests in peace
He is at peace in heaven away from the ravages of Covid I do feel for you though.god is great 😥😥🙏🇺🇸🇬🇧🌹💚💜
That was beautiful, thank you for sharing. ❤️
Sorry for your loss.
I bet your dad sung it well.
He'll love you're still listening to it and thinking of him.
Kia Kaha, mate 👍
I was born in Lubbock....I know you have so many memories of his beautiful voice. You can close your eyes and see your father singing in his heart..
At three days old my son died in my arms. Some day I'll get to hold him again. In heaven with Jesus Christ my Lord. I'm looking forward to seeing him again! 😊
he is in the arms of the angels trust in the lord
Blessed are those who weep and morn now, for they will be comforted...
# Jesus
That's the beauty of having faith in Jesus. We hold on to his promise.
Bless you 😢
God Bless you🙏🏻❤️
NOT ENOUGH KUDOS TO THE PIANO ACCOMPANIST!!! The best!!!
To every parent praying for children who are taken as hostages in Gaza..Bring them home safely Please God ❤✝️🙏
I wonder if Josh realizes just how much his voice touches the soul of so many of us. I tried to explain how I feel when I listen to him sing, and all I can say is that his music fills my soul like no one else and I am content.
When he sings 'To Where You Are" it reminds me of my son Jon who was killed in a one car accident in 1992. When several deer ran in front of him & he hit a tree. He was only 22. He was only a mile & 1/2 from our home on Lake Michigan!
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I guess his bank account will give him the answer to that question. ;-)
Yes totally. He is unique. We will meet again is like heaven
I’m a veteran and this song is for all the fallen heroes what a voice!!
I'm not working but if I went back to work, it would be for the VA. I love, honor, and respect our veterans ❤❤❤
This song reminds me so much of a song that is called Home by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Band.
Written during the Vietnam War.
So heartbreaking and so beautiful!
I've attached a link. Take a listen! It's so special!
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Bless you and all of them.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Onore a te, mio caro Veterano, Onore ai tuoi amici, caduti per la Patria 🙏🙏🙏💖❤️😞😞😞
Josh Groban is one of the few few people on this earth who I would say sings like an angel.
God bless all of our veterans!
For my son who has chosen to become estranged. My only child who I adore. God on High, Bring Him Home.😢❤
I am so sorry your Son has become estranged. Whatever the reason it's his loss. He is missing out on a Mothers love who still cares deeply for him. At 72 these things make me so very sad because we don't know what's around the corner Life isn't infinite. I
hope he comes home to you sooner than later.❤
Mary, I pray that God will answer your prayer soon. ASK. Ask, and is shall be given to you. Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.” Only believe. Theos Agape, Sistah Ann
Dear son's Mom, we don't always know why our babies do the things they do or the pain they carry in their souls and spirits and why it is so great. If only they knew how much we love & want them in our lives. How no sacrifice is too great to make for them & how much we long to hold them and take their pain on ourselves. How we long to protect them and keep all life's hurts from touching them. Even when they refuse to acknowledge that they need our prayers and are too proud to ask for help, our work as Moms is not. We may never know why they turned away in the first place, we continue to pray for God to soften their hearts towards us, and find ways to anonymously make life a little easier for them until they return and allow us to help them more. Even if they never know our pain that was caused from their rejection, we must never forget they're hurting too. On worst day of my life, the day I buried my only child, made even more devasted by my belief that he left without giving his life to Christ, the comfort that was given me was,
" Well, we serve a merciful God......" neaning, "Your son's in hell and, maybe God might show him mercy." All the while knowing that is contrary to their believe system that once you leave this life Jesus has effectively and forevermore turned HIS back on you. You are forever comdemned. If even true, was it really necessary to say such hurtful, devastating, hopeless, word mother?
* our work as mothers is not finished.*
❤THE PRODIGAL IS COMING HOME............❤..........THAK YOU, YESHUA, PRINCE OF PEACE...........
I lost my son a year ago. Motorcycle accident. This is my go to song, sung only by Josh, for my release of tears. It’s never right to lose a child, even if he was 39. He left a special needs son behind. And me.
Josh…thank you.
Thanks for liking and watching and listening to my songs, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep the support coming?? I hope you have been well entertained over the years?
Makes me cry every time.😢😢😢 Military families understand this song.
Yes we do understand this song. Bring him home. Please let's bring them all home.
Truly, Josh has the voice of an angel. No matter what he sings, it gives me chills, as if God is giving us a glimpse of the glory of Heaven.
Hello how are you doing?
If you are in area, my birthday is May 2nd
I agree with you completely, his talent is amazing! I had the immense pleasure of seeing him in concert and had the best seat in the house, it was an experience I will never forget ❤
Yes he does.💞
@@bryancooker6607 Good evening,
Hope you and yours are enjoying this evening, and it is National Dessert day,too!
The people who wrote Les Mis music must’ve been some kind of gifted writers, because I swear every song is so beautiful
Inspired by God & yes, truly gifted. No doubt about it. As an aside, "Les Miserables" is the only book I have ever read where I was crying by the end of the first chapter. The love of the Good Bishop & God was made real...
yes you can definitely say that again it is the most spectacular MUSICAL of all time
How can one man illicit so much emotion??? What a voice. I know someone who is currently lost at sea. He is still missing. This has become an anthem of sort. May all those waiting to be found... be brought home. God bless Josh Groban.
I think of POWs....all through the years.
I hope that they come home to you one day. God bless you.
I lost my first born son 36 years ago. I still grieve for him. I miss him terribly.
I lost my son 5 years ago today and I still remember how much he meant to me and my fiancé
The only singer who makes me cry no matter how many times I'm listening to him. Truly amazing!
My nephew is in a dangerous place and I pray for his return every day! This brought me to tears, no sobs!
This song is very special to me. My son served in iraq and afghanistan. Your voice is so astonishing I cried all the way through. Very powerful. By the way GOD did bring him home. Thank you 💖 Josh !!!!!!
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Good to here your son is home safe, Teresa
I'm so glad, God bless you both.
So glad that your prayers were answered... may God hear the prayers and bring them home safely...Amen.
I'm glad he made it back. I'm sick of sending American men and women to fight and die overseas, even though I know they are warriors and are willing to do it. The Who sang "we won't get fooled again" in 1971 but it feels like we get suckered over and over again.
As my parents enter their final months of living on earth, we were struggling to bring Dad home from the hospital last year after 3 horrid hospital episodes. My sister was brave enough to go against the Drs instructions in keeping him there at the hospital but to bring him home. They said he only had 3 weeks left with him. But when we did, we managed to stabilise him, it has been 10 months now. This song just resonated so much with my mum’s pleas to bring home the love of her life…
I heard my Father say, he wanted to ‘go home’, 21 years ago. Now, I wish my Mother peace and joy as she transitions through end stages of dementia. The reality of her having hospice care, is now, taking intermittent toll on me.
My daughter suffered from Manic depression but was misdiagnosed to be simply depressed. She was prescribed some meds that made her feel more suicidal. She took her life at 20 January 21st 2020. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t cry thinking about her beautiful short life. Joshes songs, especially this one puts my heart in a good place each day. I start and end my days with one of Joshes songs. They are a positive addition to my life.🥰
Depth of your pain felt .. so sorry that you lost your daughter.. have no words .. pray that you’ll find comfort knowing many will read your comment and care
Sorry for your loss. How painful this must be. Peace
This is Jen. Thank you for you heartfelt replies…they make me feel good knowing other people care. Update: it’ll be 3 years since she past in January 2023. Last June 27th (Mayas Birthday) me and my family met at Ocean Shores Wa.. some came from Ohio and Utah plus Wa.
We let her ashes wash away into the tides of the Pacific Ocean. My son and everyone there cried knowing that Maya is in a better place. I take comfort in knowing I’ll see her again after my life is done.
She was an old soul who didn’t have fear in life, and before her young age of 20, saved a year to pay to help build mud water tanks and build twig doors for the the poorest women in tribes who had no husband or son to protect the girls and their mother and children of their own from rapes at young ages. While hiking 7-12 miles (with both predators Man and Wild Animals) after them as they carry baskets of water on their heads. Water to make as tea and with their cup of rice that will sustain a family of 4 for a week.
Maya always cared for others more than herself. She meant a lot to many people.
She competed world wide in traditional Irish Dancing for years and usually placed high near the podium at worlds in Dublin, Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪, and other countries such as London England, and Scotland.
Until her father wouldn’t allow her to continue competing in Dance at age 17.
Another favorite song of mine is “As she dances” sung beautifully by Josh Groban.
One of my life bucket lists was to see Josh in concert, which happened last summer at a winery in the outskirts of Seattle Wa.
He looked either tired or weary or cold from his tour here. But his radiant personality was felt, and our ears were filled with love and joy as he sung his songs! He is a blessing to this world 🌎 as was my beautiful daughter Maya.
Thank you for reading if you finished this.
I am now at peace as time heals. It’s natures way.
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@@thihal123 thank you for caring…I am now at peace. Time does heal. So do prayers.❤️
Josh Groban sings with passion, vulnerability,controlled power and
well,
he is just bloody amazing :)
Words to The Prayer
The only way to sing a lot of songs
Josh is the only singer who can make you cry cause your body reacts before your brain can. His voice is truly a special gift from God. It touches your soul. He puts so much emotion in his songs, it's incredible. This song, for instance, is not easy to pull off because it relies on emotions and not really so much on technique. Chapeaux !! ❤
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Wonderful song and Wonderful
Rendition!!!
First time I heard his voice was in 2002. I was asleep with tv on and woke to this fabulous voice. I was blessed with tickets to see him in concert in okc. It was pure magic.
I also am listening. To his. Magnificent voice,no TV temporary only,so that I can just listen to his mesmerizing voice.
@@lorrainerinaldi9560………ditto……Lou joyce
This song is perfect for what's going on right now in Israel. Please bring them all home
Amen to that ❤️
I agree
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This is one of the most beautiful songs ever and Josh does such an amazing job with it. Such emotion, such control of his voice!
I lost my brother in a traffic accident when I was 13, he was 21. Lost myself to that day. Broke my parents too. Now I’m 55, my parents are long gone, and I still miss him so. Sometimes when I’m swimming (we’re both good at it..) I imagine him beside me... He always wins, but what do you want, he’s 21..... At the end of the pool I talk to him... tell him how much I miss him. So, “let him live, bring him home”..... if only that was possible.....
so very sorry for your loss. Hope you never lose that ability to swim with him and talk. thank you for sharing this story.
jeff kay thx, Jeff. Really appreciate your reply.
It will be possible one day when you both meet Jesus.
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You made me cry and I needed to cry. Thank you.
When people say Josh Groban has the voice of an angel, well, yes, he does. He truly has a voice of an angel!
tubbie0075 he has the voice of Jesus
Too true! He has a wonderful voice.
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God on high
Hear my prayer
In my need
You have always been there
He is young
He's afraid
Let him rest
Heaven blessed.
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
He's like the son I might have known
If God had granted me a son.
The summers die
One by one
How soon they fly
On and on
And I am old
And will be gone.
Bring him peace
Bring him joy
He is young
He is only a boy
You can take
You can give
Let him be
Let him live
If I die
Let me die
Let him live
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home
What a beautiful gift God has given Josh Groban..and given us the opportunity to hear that gift!
Excellent rendition! Josh Groban is in a class all by himself, just like Jackie Evancho.
100% agree. I'd love for Josh and Jackie to do a duet.
kendallmarieSC Yep...and she could play Cosset...!!
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kendallmarieSC In my opinion Josh Groban is an excellent artist for duets. He's very easy to work with, especially if the artist he is singing with has no idea what they are doing. He's very encouraging and kind. :)
I know from experience. :D
~Anastasia Lee~
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Thank you God for giving us mortals Josh Groban.
Thank the songwriters while you're at it, dude. Josh isn't singing his own words.
I never get tired of listening to his rendition of Bring Him Home. It's flawless.
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@@bryancooker6607 - go troll somewhere else
God created the world and offered us a wonderful angel that is you
I love the arrangement of this song. The simplicity of it makes it far more haunting and powerful. Josh 's vocal adds a touch of elegance and finesse to the song too. Just one word, BRAVO, Josh!!
Beautiful
Tears flow when I hear this song. Josh makes the tears flow more. His voice is velvet and unreal. Bravo.❤
my aunt sang this at my uncles funeral. i don’t think i’ve ever cried harder in my life. miss you everyday bryce
God has obviously put this man in our lives at this point in history for a reason. So many lives are touched by his talents, thank you Lord!
Josh Groban, a gift to the world. Be blessed.
Please bring my Son home, I miss and love him so much!😢❤
The lyrics of the song touch my heart, but Josh Groban delivers it to my soul.
I feel exactly the same. It takes a special kind of voice to turn a song into a blessing. I couldn't have phrased it better, so thank you for leaving that comment.
This is my opinion,thanks for such man with an amazing spirit
I am French, old and do not speak well of all English, I pass by a site of translation as well to understand(include) the lyrics of the song that to translate certain comments and yours affected(touched) a lot me, because even if I do not speak English good(well), I know certain words and yours " heart " and "soul" I understood them. ^
To be sure(safe), I translated, but I did not make a mistake and I have to say that I think exactly as you.
Josh Groban has not only songs, magnificent texts but he has a voice(vote) which affects(touches) the soul
J'avais compris. C'est une belle chanson.
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Flawlessly sung. What a joy and what a gift.
You can really hear how Josh's voice has deepened and matured... such a lovely version of this song. Bravo.
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He sings with so mu h passion
He got to perform for the one who gave him that talent. I’m sure he is part of the angel choir. Bless you.
Dad and I saw him concert together a few years back. He got only a few notes into it before my dad reached out and took my hand and held it tightly throughout the whole song. Because he knew this song always makes me cry. My dad has been gone for 4 months now and this randomly popped up in my recommended. It brings me back to that night. Miss you, dad!
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@@simonwalker3591h no
Bring them home. No more suffering. No more hate. Only love.
Lost my 19-year-old brother in Viet Nam in 1969. This song brings it all back after all of these years.
My goodness but this man sings with such passion, heart and emotion. It’s probably the most emotive piece of music for the modern age. Thank yiu Josh for sharing the gift that is you. ♥️😊😊
I have a 14 year old estranged half-brother, exacly 10 years younger than me, as we share a birthday. His mom, my dads ex-wife, disappeared with him 9 years ago. I never talk about him because it's still a deep wound for me. This song reminds me of him and I hope he is okay. I hope he is coping without us and whatever his mom can do for him closes any void he might experience from the separation. We love you.
Be blessed. I hope you find your ways to each other again.
Send him this song in facebook dedicated to him. Maybe he or someone knows him and you can connect with him again. Try it. Blessings for you!
@@mariadelcarmenvaldizanpare3419 that's a good idea
So so sorry will pray for you
dedicated to all our frontliners, may they triumph over this pandemic
Thank you, we will...
I pray Josh knows what a wonderful gift God gave him and how many people he touches with this gift!!
The incredible thing about this is what Josh says himself. He said that he was bushed after recording all day, and was ready to leave, when the pianist (also Producer) said let's give it a try. He really didn't want to, considering it's the highest song he sings. A tired Josh mustered what he had left and this was the result. I one take! Does this sound like the voice of a beat down tired singer???? The man just has a way of finding something more . . . Extraordinary!
This was the song my dads coffin was carried in to church too .
Although it’s been four years since that day
As soon as I hear josh sing this it takes me right back .
He sings it passion and beauty .
A very good version of this song
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So sooty for your lose
oh my gosh, that would break me, but what a beautiful song to have sung for him as you sent him home.
I've been a huge fan of the musical for many, many years. Colm Wilkinson set the bar so high, I never imagined anyone could even compare. I don't know how I stumbled upon this. I had no idea until this very moment you sang it. My goodness, you set the bar as high as it can possibly go. Thank you for lending your beautiful voice to this beautiful song from one of the most beautiful musicals ever written.
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You're correct ... Colm Wilkinson IS JEAN VALJEAN ... Everybody else sings Jean Valjean..
I was fortunate enough to see Colm Wilkinson in the part in New York ...
best theatre experience of my life.
Josh is great but doesn't even hold a candle to Colm. When Colm sings the emotion is so profound and heartfelt that I cry every single time.
@@scarlettjewell8092 wrong!
The most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard. So moving.
I agree with you
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Yes, and today that Title goes to new talent, Jonathan Antoine.
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@@brendahall5404 Hello, how are you doing?
I’m a children’s trauma therapist who uses fine arts methods with clients suffering abuse of all kinds😢 . I wanted you know that I have used many of your songs to help restore mental health ages 2 and up. “I can see clearly now”, this song has been used often. Especially at the end of a therapy session- I like to sing and march my little “kiddos “ as I call my patients, out my door and out into that huge, terrifying world with a smile and hope that life won’t always hurt as bad as it has for them. You’re a music therapist Josh!!!! Thanks for making my job a little easier and remind me to be grateful for my life’s blessings! God bless you and yours always!❤😂🎉💃🎹🎤🎧🤗❤️
Thank you God For giving Josh such a beautiful voice ,Is a pleasure to hear him sing.
Today, we buried my Sargent. My brother my comrade in arms. Age will not weary you. Although the years have kept us apart,you will have a place in my heart. If I'm lucky when we meet again you allow me to stand in your shadow. Go now Mark rest in peace always your bombardier.Jumbo
Paul Richardson, Lest we Forget, brother in arms.
Your Sargent is a hero my friend, may the will of fire of him never faded in our men, my friend
Paul Richardson y
May he rest in peace and I thank him for his service!
You will meet him again... but not yet, not yet
Danke für das Gefühl, danke für deine Stimme voller Emotionen, danke,dass es dich gibt!
Du gibst so vielen Menschen Trost!❤️❤️❤️
My son Robert Prado has been missing since 2002. My prayers never stop. This song comforts me
it has been a perfect playing for me haveing a lovely and awesome fan like you, thanks for your love, i have you mostly to be thankful for.
God Bless you, Stella.
@@nicksavatovic9613 😇Thank You
@@joshgroban-1 😇 Thank You
Guys. Josh is awesome. But the pianist is awsome too!!💕💕💕
Yes i agree he even closed his eyes .
Josh is a great pianist in his own right.
What is the pianist's name?
@@usacookie8288 Bernie Herms is the pianist in this video
He most definitely has talented musicians playing for him!!! The pianist is carefully watching Josh as he's singing. That's what makes a good band!
This is the only version of this song I have ever heard performed that deserves to be considered in the same league as Colm Wilkinson's original performances. There is no higher praise I can think of.
I also think of “Bring him home” as bring him home to the Father. I know my husband is home. Though I miss him so much. Thank you so much Josh Groban. Your voice really does touch the soul
I've heard so many singers do this piece but only this one sung by Josh is the only one that gives me chills. Thank you, Josh.
Sounds like a prayer: a very gentle and humble prayer as it should be in fact, much more sensible than in the original English version of "Misérables"... I like it.
+Briston Knight listen to Colm Wilkinson in the 10th anniversary dreamcast. you will cry.
Alexandru Ionescu Thank you very much for your suggestion. I will...
All of a sudden it started raining right under my eyes.
Cecilia @beautiful 😢😢😢😢😢😢🌟
... you're not alone.
Yes...
eppoi aww I love that sentiment 🇮🇪😊 beautifully said bravo
What a beautiful way to express it ❤️
Josh groban was always “okay” in my book. This performance has swayed me. He is breathtaking.
This man has a magnificent voice. I have had the privilege of seeing him in concert twice. He was breathtaking
I'm a sobbing heep of a man-child right now. BEAUTIFUL
God on high
Hear my prayer
In my need
You have always been there
He is young
He's afraid
Let him rest
Heaven blessed.
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
He's like the son I might have known
If God had granted me a son.
The summers die
One by one
How soon they fly
On and on
And I am old
And will be gone.
Bring him peace
Bring him joy
He is young
He is only a boy
You can take
You can give
Let him be
Let him live
If I die, let me die
Let him live
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
Thanks
Helen Eschenbacher "
Helen Eschenbacher
Helen Eschenbacher
Helen Eschenbacher Thanks for putting the words here. To see them and hearing them being sang complements the emotion and touches the soul.
This is one of the most beautiful songs to me. My son died at age 24 and I miss him so months. I am so sorry to all below who have lost a child, or other loved one.
I think he would be awesome as Jean Valjean, not just because of his willingness to sing this song, as well as the ultimate heartfelt outcome of it (this performance), but especially considering the ENORMOUS heartfelt way he sang You Raise Me Up, in which You Raise Me Up could also be a representation of one’s gratefulness and faith toward God, which is the basis of Jean Valjean’s “rebirth.”
My Nephew whom I helped raise his first years of life. Passed this past spring only 21....thanks. There are no words to express how you are missed and always will have a place in our hearts no one can fill but you. Look forward to seeing you again, hugging you, listening to your kind voice of wisdom. To Shawn gone too soon.
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wow I cry every time! but it gives me such a sense of peace.
I still get the chills no matter how many times I hear this song.
There is not one voice in this world that can bring me to my knees and weap the way Josh's voice does. The emotion and passion, the depth, the power in his voice is beyond measure. I aspire to have a sliver of the talent he posesses. However, it isn't just his voice that makes him stand out. The beautiful man that he is, the personality, the heart he shares with the world around him. I'd give anything to tell him myself how truly grateful I am to God who gave us such a gift that we call Josh Groban.
Well said and absolutely true,, Josh Groban is a blessing indeed to the sorry world we live in.. thank you for your beautiful comment for a truly beautiful man
Miss my grandson he is a estranged. Bring him home❤
“When I hear this song, I think of our son who is in the military (The Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry...PPCLI). He’s been in the military since he was 19, he’s now 40 and still serving in the military. Several years back he fought in Afghanistan, it was during Christmas time. Oh how I played this song over and over during his tour of duty, and the best Christmas present was to hear his voice (by phone a thousand miles away) on Christmas morning. Needless to say, God heard my prayer to Bring Him Home. Merry Christmas to all .” 🎄
Josh is my all time favorite singer. I’m 72 years old. Heard a lot of music in my lifetime.
I feel like this is a prayer about me right now
A year ago today, I lost a cousin to cancer. Last night, I found out another cousin died on Christmas Eve. Both were in their 30's. My heart just keeps calling out, "God on high, hear my prayer...." I am playing this song over and over. Beautiful!
Wow Josh... Just stop it!! You make a 6'7" 250lb dude cry like a child! Bless you and your singing talent... you bring so much joy and beauty into an ugly and broken world... Love to you and your family. Thank you for the music.
Never thought Josh could sing this kind of song but he's brilliant at everything.
The greatest ever interpretation of this wonderful song. What an incredible voice. I am proudly including this within Order of Service for my dear Dad's funeral. I doubt I'll hold it together. Thanks Josh.
Dunc Eduardo Yes, I’d like to have this as part of the mass for my wonderful father, too.
Watch Colm Wilkinson a version. Change my mind that his isn't better. Plus Colm Wilkinson sings it live. Much harder.
@@dianeaustin2414 No he is not better,.. he was just the first,. I honestly cant stand to WATCH Colm's over exaggerated mouth movements in his singing.
Bless you my young man for singing like an St Michael my son is so lost so bitter this is a mother's song with my terrible suffering..bring him home.
Made me cry reading your comment.. saying prayers for you to ease your pain.. and that God will indeed bring him home
Josh Groban, an influential Spiritual Leader of Music. I won’t be surprised if one day you would be canonized by Pope as a saint! Such a beautiful voice, moved me to tears.
Perfectly delivered the song! Its fully emotional song with a message and the pianist Is so amazing as well.
This voice is truly gifted by God. I’m so happy JG realized his gift and didn’t squander it with cigarettes, booze and drugs. He really seems to be a precious soul.❤️
I'm sitting here crying my eyes out, His voice is so beautiful. A wonderful version of singing this beautiful prayer. Made think of the love of my life and wishing he could come home, he passed away 5 years ago from colon cancer and I miss him so much that my heart just aches.
I lost my son of 37 years on August 29 of 2021... This song gives me comfort for he was lost for many years and lost his life to an overdose of fentanyl... He was always looking for happiness somewhere else instead of looking right in front of himself with his family and his father who loved him so much... This song touches my soul very deeply even if it is not in keeping with my situation...
even before i heard him sing 1 note, i already hit the like button. you know you'll never get disappointed with Josh
Every time I hear this song I end up in tears. The first time I ever heard the notes of the tune, a friend was humming them as a lullaby for her small son. At the same time, a young man was hanging himself in his uncle's barn a mile or two away. I did not know the young man, except by a first name... I don't remember his face... I just sold him a pair of shoes. I know even his first name through a friend... but Tim was tormented, trying to be what his family expected of him. He even got married while still in college... but he was gay, and being married did not seem to change that. Tim took his own life, so close to where I was that night. Each time I hear this, I am the one singing and Tim is in my arms... a beautiful young man I didn't even know... dead because of not coming to terms with being gay and believing his family would reject him for that. Tim is in my arms every time I hear this, still begging God to bring him home, to the heart of God.
That may already be done, but I was left without closure... so I keep praying....bring him home
@@paulhiggins8524 I hope you can deal with your turmoil and sadness in a better way than Tim. No need of your remark and I feel sad for you.
This has been my song ever since it came out. My son was sentenced to 25 years in prison for non-violent robberies to support a meth/fentanyl habit to help his depression. I lost him to the prison system. I have grieved for him for 20 yrs now. I want him home so badly before my life is over. This is my prayer God; please bring him home so everyone can see his transformation. I know it’s not the same as losing a son to death but he is gone from me just the same. 🙏
praying for him my friend
I’m so sorry. I will pray for you and your son. My daughter is trapped in addiction of fent, a now pregnant. The father is severely abusive to her. God protect our children. For the Grace of God go all of us! 🙏
Praying for him… I can empathize… I worked as a State Corrections Officer for over 25 consecutive years, before retiring 4.6 years ago. It is such a hardened environment, and one that changes each and every person entering that place. May he be home with you and in a timeframe which will allow you to rebuild new memories with him. God bless you friend..
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Truly beautiful, breathtaking, passionate version of this song. Bravo!
LORD, bring them all home.
AMEN!!!!
This rendition touches my heart so keenly. I cry inside my soul when I hear Josh sing this song.
He sings this song with his whole being! Incredible! Thanks for touching us all through this song...
I agree with Agnes.It also touches my soul.
Carol: President Donald Trump did bring them back home. Let's see what happens next with the arms manufacturers running the show.
Amen and Amen! Forever more!
Stages will be #1 before it's released. 2015 is Josh's year for Grammy & Tony recognition and wins.
I love to hear Josh Groban song. I also love to hear the man who plays the piano. He really adds to the music.
Just fantastic Josh, your rendition of Bring Him Home is electric.
This is by far my favorite male version of this song... wow.. Josh you are so fabulous!!! I sure hope you understand the absolute JOY you bring listeners!!! I love your piano playing too.. wow.. I wish I could play like you do and sing so effortlessly and wonderful like you do.. wow. Thank you for your gift of music. You touch my heart whenever I hear you.. I have never heard any voice like yours and its so incredible. I hope you continue to make music and share with us here on youtube!!!! Many, many thanks for the hours and yrs of music I've enjoyed so much, so far.. love and hugs from Lori in BC, Canada